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Pieter du Toit

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PE school says it will probe pupils' claims of unfair treatment, discrimination

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The DeepSea Stavanger oil and gas drill rig is on its way to the coast off Mossel Bay.

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Harry and Meghan paid R256 million for their 9-bedroom, 16-bathroom new home

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Africa

Malawi court orders arrest of police behind sexual abuse

A court in Malawi's capital Lilongwe has ordered the arrest of police officers who raped and abused 18 women and girls during anti-government protests last year, as...

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Arts24

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OP-ED: Exiles from the future

In this article, Dr Uhuru Phalafala argues against the gendered depictions of the liberation struggle, searching the silences and gaps in the archive for the presence...

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Viral video earns 11-year old ballet dancer a scholarship

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Vernaculars of the spirit: A Q&A with Dr Uhuru Phalafala

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Manyano: The Methodist Church Women's Association and Art

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W24

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle grateful to Oprah Winfrey for befriending her mom

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Woman who leads 40 engineers and developers explains why we should teach girls about tech bravery

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Do you hide savings from your spouse? 35% of South Africans do!

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Fresh of his first MotoGP win this past Sunday, Brad Binder will be looking to repeat the feat at this coming Sunday's Austrian GP.

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PRINT | Find the 2020 matric exam timetable here

Find the dates and times South African matrics will write their final exams in 2020 here.

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LISTEN: Two minutes with Dr Lizle Oosthuizen on pregnancy in a pandemic

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'Do people have to die?': Here's why kids are asking such big questions during the pandemic

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Parents against pronouns and first names: When you don't want kids to address you by your first name

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After-school programmes fill the education gap during lockdown

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Health24

Sexist endometriosis study rating women according to looks retracted after 7 years

This controversial study has been criticised by doctors since it was published in 2013.

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Covid-19: What we know about SA’s 33 000 excess deaths so far

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The psychology behind why you like to rewatch your favourite movie or series during the pandemic

14 Aug

Tech

Apple made R6 billion from Fortnite, the game it's now battling over App Store commissions

Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," sued Apple and Google on Thursday over their 30% commissions on in-app purchases.

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Fortnite kicked out of Apple store after it side-stepped Apple's 30% commission

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Huawei has launched its new line of laptops in SA – and they’re pretty cheap

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How to fix your Instagram notification settings so that you never miss a post or alert

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Apple's expensive new Magic Keyboard case makes the iPad Pro feel more like a laptop replacement

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Food

Covid-19 | The social distancing guide to celebrating at a restaurant

We’ve gathered our six best tips for adjusting to the new normal, because while celebrations may look a little different now, they can still be just as festive.

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The ultimate A to Z of South African desserts: from Amarula malva pudding to Xmas cake

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Cartenders: The Cape Town carwash run by out-of-work bartenders

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How you can get a free case of wine by supporting local restaurants

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Cook rice like a pro chef - simple steps that make the biggest difference

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City Press

Fired University of Fort Hare executive to be reinstated

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has retrospectively reinstated Martin Soqaga, the chief audit executive of the University of Fort...

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SA experiencing a ‘crime holiday’, says Police Minister Bheki Cele

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School screeners not paid as education department and public works pass the buck

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‘Operation vat alles’: Hospital food supply contracts in Limpopo go to politically connected

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‘Taverns may never recover from alcohol ban’

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Partner Content

How public-private partnerships can pick up the economy post-lockdown

Private–public partnerships will become increasingly important as South Africa starts to recover from lockdown. Here’s how digital technologies can enable PPP’s to...

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Take a look at how South Africans spend their money

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Trust the trends and prepare your office for returning employees

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Introducing the new MBA in Healthcare Management from REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL

An MBA in Healthcare Management programme is engineered towards high achievers wanting to lead positive change in the complex and changing healthcare environment.

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The impact of Coronavirus on jobseekers and hirers

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Free K53 Help Guides For All South Africans

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A checklist to ensure you’ll start your new job on the right note

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5 lavish penthouses around SA you’d love to own

Whether perched above the ocean in Umhlanga and Cape Town or forming part of the Sandton skyline, these penthouses offer the ultimate in luxurious urban living. With...

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