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South Africa
On autopilot: Spy agency hurtling forward without direction as two key positions remain leaderless

The State Security Agency (SSA), tasked with protecting the country from domestic and foreign threats, has been hurtling into the future without direction as two...
SA a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking - report
Kalafong Hospital without water as Rand Water struggles to supply parts of Tshwane
EFF plans national shutdown to protest load shedding, call for Ramaphosa to resign
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Business
Growing calls for government to remove VAT on chicken, eggs and other poultry products

SA's largest poultry producer, Astral Foods is calling on the government to remove value-added tax (VAT) on chicken products.
ESKOM LIVE | Continuous Stage 4 load shedding to be implemented until further notice
R78m investment gives e-commerce grocer Yebo Fresh boost to grow township distribution
Nick Hedley | There are several ways around Eskom's transmission shocker
Solly Moeng | The DA is solid on service delivery, so why is its image a disaster?
Sport
Further glory winks seductively at Bavuma and his braves

A series against a superpower splendidly in the bag, the Proteas would do well not to prolong the rightful high-fiving too much, says Rob Houwing.
5 talking points | URC Round 13: 'Croc-rolled' Roos' season in jeopardy
URC: Sharks' 87-minute stonewall spared SA blushes
Bavuma reveals 'emotional rollercoaster' of pressure, praises new coach Conrad after Bloem heroics
King Bavuma! Reliving Proteas' famous day in Bloem after epic chase
Business Insider
These print and courier franchises are replacing the SA post office – and they’re relatively cheap

Print and courier franchises are surprisingly cheap, and unlike the restaurant industry allow you to mostly keep office hours.
How WFH became ‘living at work’ for SA’s frazzled women academics
ChatGPT is testing a paid version — here's what that means for free users
4 expensive psychological tricks retailers use that I've learned to decode
Crimea is shaping up to be the battleground that will decide the Russia-Ukraine war
Entertainment
LISTEN | Jack Parow opens up to his mom about everything from swearing to using psychedelic drugs

In the first episode of Your Mom with Schalk, rapper Jack Parow fails to shock his mother with the swearing in his lyrics or by opening up about his use of psychedelic...
5 unmissable films to watch at the Joburg Film Festival
REVIEW | Laid-back apocalyptic comedy How It Ends is perfect viewing between load shedding sessions
First a cheesecake now a jam jar: How Shakira found out Piqué was allegedly cheating
GALLERY | Inside the rehearsal room of epic musical Calling Us Home
World
At least 51 killed in twin Pakistan transport tragedies

At least 51 people were killed in two separate transport accidents in western Pakistan on Sunday, when a bus plunged off a bridge and a boat carrying a class of...
Netanyahu given Israelis ‘green light to shoot at Palestinians’
Crimea is shaping up to be the battleground that will decide the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump warns 2024 election 'our one shot' to save America
'Selfie Bear' goes viral after wildlife cameras capture 400 adorable photos of a curious black bear
Africa
Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations: DR Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and...
DR Congo women flogged for wearing short skirts
Hundreds pay tribute to slain Eswatini rights activist Thulani Maseko
WATCH | All the latest news videos from around Africa
Tanzanian government says there's no terror threat in the country
Arts + Culture
GALLERY | A stunning sneak peek inside the rehearsal room of Calling Us Home

Rehearsals of the grand-scale musical Calling Us Home are in full swing, and there's magic in the air ahead of their world premiere.
Actor hospitalised after Universal Studios WaterWorld stunt gone wrong
Tiny works of art that will blow your mind
Rosalia, women designers, stark contrasts: Paris menswear highlights
Cape Town Carnival's Afr'Energy to light up the city
Relationships
Top designer shares dress shopping tips for brides

"Unlike things that happen on the red carpet, you have to wear that dress at least half of the night."
Forget the hot flashes, here's the upside of menopause - Women say it's a superpower of ageing
Dynamics, problems, and fights - Expert shares insight on navigating family relationships
Years after winning The Voice, woman quits being a nun and starts work as a waitress
Helena Bonham Carter uses an expert to assess her dates' handwriting
Motoring
REVIEW | The mountains are calling as we ride the Suzuki DL650

Few things are more enticing than pulling your helmet down, putting your gloves on and heading out on a cold winter's morning in search of some adventure. News24...
SA's old car that kicks classic butts: Meet the world's fastest Volvo Amazon
These are all the cars Toyota is bringing to SA in 2023, and its new Urban Cruiser is a stunner!
Now you can get your broken-down vehicle back on the road faster with Ford’s new Rapid Hubs
SEE | Here are the 21 finalists for SA's 2023 Car of the Year competition
Wellness
What exactly does retinol do? Skin expert Dr Alek Nikolic explains

Skin specialist Dr Alek Nikolic talks us through what retinol is and some of its benefits.
As with Covid-19, the effects of TB can linger long after it is cured
Should I be using hyaluronic acid? Yes, according to this skin specialist
Plant-based diets may reduce the risk of heart disease, but experts say bone health could suffer
‘I was trapped in bed for five years’: Cape Town man who used to weigh 300kg opens up about his...
Books
EXCERPT | Businesses can rise from the ashes, Alef Meulenberg shows in The Overcomers

The Overcomers is an account of how ten entrepreneurs persevered in the aftermath of a devastating global pandemic and survived both the July 2021 riots that ravaged...
REVIEW | A Bed on Bricks by MA Kelly: Stories with depth and lasting resonance
Help is at hand: No matter what problem you have, you'll find a solution in these great books
EXCERPT | Mzala: The ANC’s ‘lost prince’ was a brilliant undercover activist – and a keen biker
Tension, violence, art in tale of Ghanaian boy growing up in London
Cycling
Cape Epic 2023 | Training to beat the Overberg heat and wind

The Cape Epic is less than three months away. Where should you be at, with your training hours and heat adaption rides?
TIPS | How to shop smarter for that kids mountain bike
Blaze a trail across the Tankwa Karoo in the 2023 News24 Karoo Burn
How Cape Epic rider hydration influences MTB design
REVIEW | We test ride Greg Minnaar’s Burgtec carbon handlebar brand
Tech
ChatGPT is testing a paid version — here's what that means for free users

OpenAI is teasing a paid version of ChatGPT, prompting questions of whether people will be able to keep using the popular bot for free.
Fish took control of a YouTuber's Nintendo Switch during a livestream. They made credit card...
I get overwhelmed by how much stuff I read online. So I outsourced my memory to an AI app.
We asked ChatGPT to write a listicle in BuzzFeed style. It's clear why BuzzFeed will use OpenAI...
Amazon employees are already using ChatGPT for software coding, and it can answer customer questions
Travel
He lived on Table Mountain as a baby and returned on his 79th birthday

David Bester, a former "resident" of Table Mountain, returned to the popular tourist attraction for the first time in nearly 80 years to celebrate his 79th birthday.
Anyone can live and work in Svalbard visa-free — just don't run out of money, and abide by its rules
I spent R240,000 to fly Qatar Airways business class and saw why it's called the 'best in the world'
I've lived in Singapore for 20 years, and there are 5 mistakes I keep seeing tourists make here
If these walls could talk: You can stay at the luxurious villa from The White Lotus S2 for R100k...
Food
RECIPE | Grape cake

The cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with added flavour from the grated orange zest.
Cracking open the myths about canned food
Top SA chef joins Cape Town's famous Mount Nelson Hotel as Executive Chef
Eat Out 3-star restaurants on bold and authentic artistry
RECIPE | Cauliflower and ham pasta bake
City Press
Ramaphosa's Mabuza poser

President didn’t want to rush into Cabinet shake-up, while deputy president is averse to being a mere board piece in a reshuffle.
Some Makro shelves stand empty as Walmart demands accounts be settled by Massmart
Sipho Mackenzie | Eskom: Better the devil you know
Energy skills crisis
Yet another nail in Magashule’s coffin as Dukwana wins
Partner Content
WATCH | What unnecessary expense is holding you back from going on that dream holiday?

This week in a Cape Town coffee shop, Graeme runs into a 43-year-old mother-of-four who has a passion for travel. We find out what budget buster is keeping her from...
WATCH | Ahead of the Curve: Banking and e-Commerce in a digital world
SA’s favourite hotspots level up into ‘awesome spaces’ with free wifi and chilling cocktails
Enjoy the High Rise Chilla - the cocktail of the summer - at a new ‘Access Awesome’ hotspot
4 benefits of choosing specialised and focused skills training courses over traditional tertiary...
Careers24
When is the right time to quit your job?

Questions to ask yourself before you consider resigning. Wanting to quit a job is something that happens to many of us at some point in our careers.
When should you really schedule that job interview?
Just this one question could get you the job
Thinking like a recruiter: How they choose the one
How to stop being your own worst enemy
Property24
How can I remove my name from a mortgage bond I signed with my partner?
A Property24 reader wants her name to be removed from the mortgage bond that she signed with her partner, but isn't sure how to go about it.
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