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Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past three days.
Mediclinic has issued a formal response to reports about job cuts linked to its artificial intelligence strategy, and Daily Maverick has been given to understand that there is no specific directive ...
As thousands of dead octopuses, lobsters and fish lie dying or dead along Swakopmund beaches, the debate continues about what could have been the cause. Whatever it is, it’s bad news for the fragile ...
After weeks of uncertainty about whether the VAT hike will take effect on 1 May, Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi says it’s ‘more than likely’ that VAT will be increased next month.
The African Union’s (AU) full membership in the G20 since 2023 has put Africa’s developmental agenda in the forefront of the discussions. The AU’s interests in the G20 include agriculture, trade, ...
Mkhonto Wesizwe (MK) achieved an historic win on a rainy day in Durban when they won their first ever metro by-election, beating the Democratic Alliance (DA) by 22 votes and taking a competitive seat ...
A bulletin from the Johannesburg High Court reveals severe delays—trials may only be heard in 2027. With justice grinding to a halt, the Deputy Judge President urges greater use of mediation, ...
Quality Karoo lamb has distinctive flavour of its own thanks to the animal’s veld diet of karoobossies. Hands off all the herbs and spices for this recipe – all you need is salt, pepper and a little ...
The global media landscape is grappling with a deepening crisis as traditional media business models struggle to keep up with digital innovation. But those situated in the Global South face compounded ...
On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems and central computer and said goodbye to this ...
In commodities, the spotlight has been on gold prices as it racked up yet another record high, going as high as $3,357.40 per ounce earlier in the session due to safe-haven flows. Gold was last at ...
As the Easter exodus beckons, remember that navigating South Africa's roads might just involve more than scenic views — like facing roadblocks, knowing your rights and keeping that blood alcohol level ...