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Karyn Maughan

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is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

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Lifestyle

Why Ford's new Augmented Reality will revolutionise vehicle repairs at dealerships in SA

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AbaThembu royal family member Avelile Sakhisizwe Mtirara has been jailed for life for raping two teen relatives.

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The Stokvel & Travel Club programme will give discounts of up to 20% at selected parks and camps, during certain times of the year.

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07 May

Channel24

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The first three episodes of the long-awaited fourth season of The Handmaid’s Tale has dropped on Showmax with episodes 4-10 coming weekly, express from the US.

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Africa

Nigeria’s Paystack launches in South Africa – and is charging 2.9% plus R1.00 per transaction

Nigeria’s Paystack has entered South Africa and is looking to challenge Yoco and PayFast for a piece of the lucrative e-commerce market.

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06 May

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Arts24

EXCERPT | Sol Plaatje’s Mhudi: History, Criticism, Celebration

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W24

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At the final free practice in Spain, Max Verstappen was top of the time sheets and annoyed with Lewis Hamilton for getting in his way.

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Health24

‘We have to be alert, not alarmed’ says KRISP director about B.1.617 variant identified in India

The new SARS-CoV-2 variant is a wake-up call to South Africans to not flout public health regulations and to increase testing and vaccination, experts say.

07 May

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Tech

SpaceX's Starship prototype lands successfully – a big step towards Elon Musk's reusable mega-rocket

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Ride24

This mountain bike champ trains in her garage

Why this mountain bike World Champion built a home gym, during the pandemic.

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Eclipse is a very useful all-purpose e-bike

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The story of the men who cycled 20 000km to get the whistle to the Rugby World Cup

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Food

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07 May

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Mother's Day restaurant specials: treat your mom to a meal she doesn't have to cook

06 May

Where to order a great steak: 37 Restaurants to visit across SA

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3-ingredient Nutella cookies and 6 other moreish recipes to make for Mother's Day

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City Press

Modidima Mannya | Ethical and quality leadership will avert a backslide to state capture

The recent appearance of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Zondo commission was preceded by specific expectations and the noise that went with it.

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