Newspapers from South Africa
Solar pulls plug on Eskom
The power utility is losing more than R50 billion a year as households and businesses shift off-grid. Analysts warn of a looming ‘death spiral’, where rising tariffs and unreliable supply drive customers away, forcing government to confront nuclear...
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Sebeyiqembu likamaskandi olwah Ndlunkulu nomawhoo
IMIZWILILI yakwazulu-natal, uthandeka "Mawhoo" Ngema nolwandile "Lwah Ndlunkulu" Mtshali, basungule iqembu likamaskandi, izulu Queens. Ulwah (23) wakwamduku, ehluhluwe, nomawhoo (31) waseshowe, bethule leli qembu ne-albhamu yalo yokuqala esihloko sithi...
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NETWERK 24
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JOKES, JABS & JEERS
While Fadiel Adams MP spent most of Wednesday at the Madlanga commission denying allegations against him, he also kept the chairperson and commissioners amused and irritated with his jokes and theatrics. His appearance last week ended with parliament...
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US agency reverses ban on SA research funding
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has ended its ban on funding South African research projects, opening the door for local scientists to apply for its grants once more. South African researchers, who are at the forefront of global research...
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Bellville march turns violent
CHAOS erupted in the Bellville CBD yesterday as an anti-illegal immigration march descended into violent clashes, looting and a heavy police response as tensions between South African protesters and foreign nationals boiled over. There were scenes of...
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FADIEL ADAMS REVEALS CRIME INTELLIGENCE ‘SLUSH FUND’
NATIONAL Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams has levelled serious allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotism and abuse of investigative powers within Crime Intelligence during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of...
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SCOPA REVEALS 90% OF SIU REFERRALS FALL FLAT
THE briefing between Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Hawks triggered outcry over state corruption and collapsing ethical standards. The...
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Parties brace for age of coalitions
KWAZULU-NATAL’S electorate should prepare for coalition governments, as major political parties are already positioning themselves to form alliances in a bid to gain control of key municipalities after the November elections. The IFP has openly...
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Pirates open to Van Rooyen departure?
The Siya crew has been led to believe that Orlando Pirates could be open to offers for Deano van Rooyen, with the defender facing an uncertain future at the club. Van Rooyen joined the Buccaneers from Stellenbosch FC two seasons ago and quickly...
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ROADS UNDER ATTACK
From rocks thrown off bridges to smash-and-grab attacks and robberies, motorists across South Africa face violent threats that can turn an ordinary journey into a tragedy in seconds. Call for an urgent need for enhanced safety measures to protect...
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Stun grenades, looting and violent clashes erupt during anti-immigration march
CHAOS erupted in Cape Town yesterday as an anti-illegal immigration march descended into violent clashes as tensions between South African protesters and foreign nationals boiled over. Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds and to...
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‘We want justice’: Anger rises after fatal collision
Grief and anger spilled onto the steps of the Port Alfred magistrate’s court this week as residents and taxi association members demanded that bail be denied to a truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash. The collision claimed the life of...
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Business bites back
NOTORIOUS as one of the lthiest and most dangerous spaces in Richards Bay, the Dollar Drive area was transformed on Friday in a massive community-driven clean-up campaign. Tired of putting up with rampant petty crime and blatant littering, local...
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School sport takes centre stage
From hockey and netball to rugby and chess, local schools went head to head in a weekend packed with competition, camaraderie and sporting action. Turn to pages 14 to 17 for our special school sport coverage and a selection of the weekend’s best action...
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Agribusiness Perspective: Geopolitical and weather risks add to long-standing challenges for SA agriculture
South Africa’s agriculture is starting the second half of the year with profound uncertainty about the path ahead. The risks arise from both domestic and global factors. From a global perspective, the ongoing war between Iran and the US and its...
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PELHAM SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Celebrating 70 years of Pelham Senior Primary School is a tremendous source of pride for me and the entire school community. Over seven decades, we have experienced VLJQL¿FDQW FKDQJHV DQG FKDOOHQJHV ZLWKLQ our country, yet the integrity and values...
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Power pricing shake-up puts Nersa and municipalities under scrutiny
A sweeping overhaul of South Africa’s electricity pricing system is set to place municipalities and Eskom under far greater scrutiny while giving consumers stronger protection against being forced to pay for inefficiency, electricity losses and bad...
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Father’s anguish as murder charges against son’s alleged killers dropped
A SHALLCROSS father, who was a key witness for the State in his son Justin Pillay’s murder case, feels “betrayed by the justice system” after charges were provisionally withdrawn against the three men held for his son’s killing. Poobalan Pillay, 70,...
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Test build-up
All Blacks flanker Peter Lakai addresses the media during his team’s training session at St Stithians College in Johannesburg yesterday. New Zealand face the Springboks at Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday in the first of four Tests.
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Taking Strain
South Africa’s wire industry is struggling to sustain itself amid the circumvention of import duties, including through the misdeclaration of imported products – often at values below the cost of the raw materials used in the production process – and...
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HUNTER VOORBLAD
J.P. Sauer 8x57J Mauser. Foto: Danie Grobler. Elandfoto: Nic de Bruine.
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Son dies after alleged torture at addiction centre
ALLEGEDLY starved, beaten, kicked and dragged before being handcuffed and tied to a tree to spend the night in the cold, a young Empangeni man ultimately died from his injuries. His grieving parents have asked government departments to intervene,...
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I-DA ijabulela isinqumo senkantolo ngezikhangiso zokhetho
I-DEMOCRATIC Alliance yamukele isinqumo seNkantolo eNkulu yaseGauteng, ngesinqumo esichithe inqubomgomo ye-Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), yokusakazwa kwezikhangiso zokhetho. Le nkantolo inqume ukuthi le nqubomgomo...
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3 The Science of Being Happy
We often think of happiness as something that simply happens to us. A promotion. A holiday. Falling in love. Winning the lottery. But scientists have spent decades asking a different question. Can happiness actually improve our health? Increasingly,...
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‘COMMISSION IN A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK’
THE clock is ticking loudly for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, despite its assurance that it is working diligently to meet the deadline for submitting its final report. Originally mandated to conclude its work months ago, the Commission's...
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Nuus
Stories wat in die landbou saak maak ‘Ons is hier om te bly’ SA se BKS-stryd deel van groter prentjie Julie-reënval ver ondergemiddeld in dele van winterreëngebied
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HEALTH’S R6.2M ‘GHOST TRIP’ PROBE
Aconfidential forensic investigation into irregular travel claims at the National Department of Health has found that government money was spent on trips booked in the names of employees who told investigators they neither knew about nor undertook the...
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‘We’ll never know’
● It was the week in which North West tenderpreneur Suliman Carrim’s obstinacy ran headlong into justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga’s wrath at the Madlanga commission. What had been billed as a highlight of the commission’s hearings lived up to its billing,...
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Second death rocks KZN rehab bootcamp
A SECOND death at a controversial Kwazulu-natal Midlands rehabilitation facility has triggered a police investigation and fresh scrutiny over its treatment of patients, with the Department of Social Development now probing whether the facility is...
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Mission ImPAWssible
In this instalment of Mission: Impossible, the fate of an entire household — possibly the species — rests in the bloodied hands of one woefully underqualified undercover agent. Her mission, should she choose to accept it: infiltrate the confidence of...
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COVER
The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe were one of the earliest places where Europeans assembled the defining elements of the tropical plantation complex: enslaved African labour, cash-crop monoculture, industrial processing, racial hierarchy, and...
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I’ve always found that one of the greatest privileges of my job is hearing women’s stories. Some are extraordinary, filled with remarkable achievements and life-changing moments. Others are quieter, centred on everyday victories that might never make...
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Chris Hani plans to in-source security
In response to ongoing concerns from unpaid and unemployed security guards, the Chris Hani District Municipality has announced the creation of 150 additional security posts. Municipal manager Gcobani Mashiyi confirmed on Wednesday the new positions...
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JOZI FM IN CRISIS
INFIGHTING, litigation, and an alarming cloud of corruption have engulfed one of South Africa’s leading community radio stations, Jozi FM, as it battles existential crises in the face of serious allegations against its current and former...
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Tear-gassed, but no surrender for CPUT students
CPUT students have rejected claims that tensions at the institution are easing, insisting that “nothing has been withdrawn” and that they have received no further communication on the withdrawal of the proposed registration fees from management since...
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No job, no childcare, no way out
SOUTH Africa’s unemployment crisis is hitting women particularly hard, with 4.4 million women actively looking for work and nearly 3.5 million of them having been unemployed for at least a year, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey...
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Camperdown triple murder: Families angered by accused’s mental health bid
Families of three men allegedly murdered in Camperdown have expressed frustration after the man accused of killing them sought admission to a mental health facility, further delaying proceedings in the case. Aldane Donnelly, 46, is accused of...
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TSHWANE’S WATER SCANDAL
THE City of Tshwane is hemorrhaging water and money at an alarming rate. As residents queue for tankers amid rolling outages, the city’s systems recorded R2.5 billion in irregular spending last year, bringing cumulative irregular expenditure to...
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Ramaphosa’s SOLDIERS lose war on gangs
In the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address in February, 2,200 soldiers were deployed from 1 March to support police operations against crime, gang violence and illegal mining across five provinces. After an outcry from...
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AMID SNOW AND SLEET
Two people died after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash on the R617, just past Mphophomeni, on Monday. Midlands EMS Howick crews were dispatched to the scene following reports of a serious motor vehicle accident. On arrival, they found that...
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Runner makes miracle comeback
For most runners, completing one Comrades Marathon is a monumental achievement. For KuGompo City running legend David “Butch” Duffey, crossing the finish line this year was about far more than another medal. Speaking to the Go! over the weekend after...
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Be on alert: Hippo still at large
Members of the public should continue to be vigilant and report any sightings of a hippo roaming in the Shaw Park Road area, Ndlambe Municipality has cautioned. Following the positive identification of a hippo spoor on August 6, officials called on...
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WIFE WAS READY TO KILL FOR ‘THE KING’
A 36-YEAR-OLD Toyota Quantum driver was reportedly shot in the face and shoulder after stopping to pick up two passengers near Kuruman, the Northern Cape police said. The shooting took place at the Bankara T-junction at around 6pm on Thursday, August...
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Jong redenaars in toptien
RIVERSDAL - Twee jong redenaars van Laerskool Volschenk het die Suid-oos-kaap op die nasionale Atkv-redenaarsverhoog laat kennis neem van hul besondere talent deur albei onder die top-10 in Suid-afrika in hul onderskeie afdelings te eindig. Milanic...
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ROAD TO . RECOVERY
Major roadworks in the CBD and suburbs have sparked debate, with residents asking whether the city is finally repairing its roads or merely patching problems flagged in a damning government report. From July 29-October 30, the municipality will...
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Boat owner wants answers
The owner of the boat that was left stranded on Santos Beach for more than two weeks, Wild Cat, has demanded answers as to why it ended up on the beach in the first place. The owner, who provided a breakdown to Mossel Bay Advertiser of the events...
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SAVAGE ACT
ONE of the worst animal cruelty cases on local record is under investigation by the relevant authorities. The matter was reported last week when two large dogs were found hanging from trees at a property in Mandlazini, Richards Bay. “I was called by...
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Rain cannot dampen women’s spirit
KNYSNA - Outside the Christen Gemeente Kerk in Hornlee, the rain came down in torrents. Inside, more than 160 women from across South Africa were singing, dancing, waving flags and lifting their voices in celebration. Women from all nine provinces, as...
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Remains discovery raises questions
The discovery of human remains during a military training exercise outside Oudtshoorn last week has raised questions about the identity of the deceased and whether the remains could be linked to any outstanding missing person cases. The remains were...
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Murder probe deepens
SABIE - A cloud of uncertainty surrounds the shocking deaths of two high-achieving Gauteng teens at a local guesthouse. The bodies of Cameron Waldeck-Crooks (17), a Grade 11 learner at St Stithians Girls College in Randburg, and her boyfriend Ethan...
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NYDA grant helps Mazondo Gas fuel expansion
When Busisiwe Zondo lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic, she faced an uncertain future. Instead of allowing the setback to define her, she saw an opportunity to build something of her own. “oday, the 34-year-old entrepreneur from Ekurhuleni is...
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Natasha Thahane,
actress, mother and tastemaker, reflects on where she’s come from and where she’s headed in her career on the screen, as well as in her approach to this phase of her evolution. Plus, she looks at life through the lens of the new HUAWEI Pura 90 Series...
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CELEBRATING COURAGEOUS CREATIVITY
Pia Truscott, Thembinkosi Hlatshwayo, Aaron Philander, Ben Orkin, Oupa Sibeko, Wendy Dixon & Caitlin Warther, Gabriel Hope, Carla Erasmus, Joey Khuvutlu & Stephen Wilson, India Mahdavi, Stefan Antoni, Grete van As & Johan Wentzel, Marielise van der...
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TOP BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
AI is transforming work, but effective reward systems should continue recognising results and human initiative in applying technology.
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TURN THE MID-WEEK WORK MELTDOWN… INTO A SOLID WEEKEND BREAK. no extra
Feeling cooped up in that small office? Get far away from the icy work stress and cold stares for a day or three. Find somewhere heartwarming to go and just go. Take a break. Take a weekend off. And take 15% off any compact car. With Safe Drive...
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A DEFENDER’S JOURNEY / From the Garden Route to the Karoo
CHANGAN MANUFACTURING / Beyond the Brand PORSCHE PEACE OF MIND / Porsche Pre-owned Now Even More Compelling INDUSTRY REPORT ATTENTION GRABBER / General’s New Variable Terrain Tyre BRIDGESTONE / Driving Growth Through People, Purpose, and Performance
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TEMERARIO
Automobili Lamborghini presents Temerario: a super sports car that redefines the very concept of performance, driving pleasure and comfort. The hybrid powertrain combines a new twin-turbo V8 engine with three electric motors, providing a total power...
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15 years for raping former stepdaughter
A man who used a flat mobile phone battery as an excuse to enter his former home and rape his ex-wife’s daughter has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. The Makhanda Magistrate’s Court handed down the sentence to 56-year-old Zola Dennis Saul on...
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Greetings, Time Travellers!
If you could travel through time, where would you go? Would you meet the first inventors, watch ancient cities come to life or glimpse tomorrow's amazing discoveries? Every adventure begins with a single step Ð or sometimes with a single idea! This...
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Electric dreams
Inside a dramatically reimagined Sydney apartment, Dylan Farrell Design layers romance, restraint and unexpected colour to create a home rich in character.
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I RISE WE RISE
True success is built on passion, purpose, and a shared vision. Chivas Regal celebrates the people, mentors, and networks that lift communities up. When one person breaks a barrier, the whole community moves forward. This is the spirit of “I Rise, We...
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Necessity as the Mother of Invention
The history of innovation is often written as a story of technological breakthroughs—silicon chips, software, rockets, and artificial intelligence. In this issue we take a different approach by firstly focusing - through our cover feature - on an...
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July 30 - August 5 2026 Eswatini: E46.60 Lesotho: M46.50
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Siyabonga Ngezana
Missing out on World Cup participation would be enough to drive any regular national team player to insanity, but Bafana Bafana star Siyabonga Ngezana has kept his composure whilst trusting the process as he continues making progress at FCSB in Romania.
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Jean Kleyn
The dual international reflects on his remarkable journey from Ireland international to Springbok World Cup winner, revealing how resilience and self-belief earned him a unique place in the game.
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LESERSTORIE OORGRENSGESPREK WOONWATOETS
Met naarpille deur die Richtersveld Kafue wys Zambië se mooi kant g’n grondpad nie Okto se Wasp skrik vir Die nuwe Ford Ranger is ’n bok vir ‘sports’
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Oop leefruimtes, met sorg verlig
Oopplan-leefruimtes gaan oor die skep van vloei, warmte en konneksie binne ’n huis - en beligting speel ’n noodsaaklike rol om daardie atmosfeer te skep. In ’n onlangse opknapping in Londen deur Kim Williams Interior Design Studio is K....
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Richtersveld
WHEELS New Hilux and Land Cruiser FJ GREYTON Live the farm life at Hemelsbreed SPRINGBOK Best restaurants, reserves and scenic drives BIRDING Faansie Peacock’s seven (feathered) life lessons
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PERFECT TIMING
Joyce, I mean Gugu Gumede, walks into a warm Parkhurst studio for the cover shoot, face beaming and an enigmatic energy. Wearing a trendy black leather bomber, leggings, and a Yankees cap, she says, “OMG, this is where we shot the scene where Jonasi...
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Richtersveld
WIELE ’n Baba-Cruiser én die nuwe Haaailux! MY KONTREI Rey Janse van Rensburg se Springbok-treffers REISJOERNAAL Benoude boude in die koue klowe van Wallis VIR DIE VOËLS Faansie Peacock se sewe (geveerde) lewenslesse
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Wellbeing in the wild
Before you check out, check-in to The Sanctuary at Wilderness Bisate
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ON THE COVER
A Breda Victoria Sporter from Italy. These shotguns are individually assembled and finished, yet relatively affordable. Read more on p34. Photo supplied by Breda.
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Women in the public sector
PanSALB CEO, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka, is determined to protect South Africa’s languages
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Winter at home
This is it. The rib-sticking warmth of a fragrant, spicy curry without the chopping marathon or long cooking time. Make the most of Woolies’ Asian range, some prepped greens and a beef cut that is ready in minutes, and you’ll have this on the table in...
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Jou 3-in-1velkenner
Daar is drie dinge wat die NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Collagen Pro 3-in-1 Repairing Serum wil regkry: Herstel. Verferm. Vernuwe. Wend die serum op jou gesig, nek en hals aan vir gefokusde teenveroudering-velsorg wat die tekens van fyn lyntjies takel, die...
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COVER STORY
From Oscar winner to book-world power player: Reese Witherspoon is changing what we read and watch
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Conscious Capitalism PROFIT WITH PURPOSE
There is a noticeable shift happening in business right now. Success is no longer measured by profit alone, but by purpose, impact and responsibility. In this edition, we explore a theme that speaks directly to this evolution: Conscious Capitalism:...
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A DELAYED DISASTER: FROZEN IN TIME:
WHY PLANTING MORE TREES ISN'T ALWAYS THE ANSWER THE SCIENTISTS WHO REFUSE TO LET EXTINCTION BE THE FINAL WORD
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Tuindagboek
Ons nuwe tuindagboekskrywer sê winter is die seisoen vir deklae, kompos maak, kruietee en snoei – of maak ’n wurmplaas van Pvc-pyp wat jy in jou beddings kan plaas
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Garden Diary
Our new garden diary writer says winter is the season for mulch, making compost, experimenting with herbal teas, and pruning.
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GLOBAL ACTIONS FOR A BETTER FUTURE
From Earth Hour to World Water Week – see how the world is working together!
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KAMDEBOO-KOKKEDORE PLAASKOMBUIS
Kyk wat is alles vanjaar op die spyskaart by Nampo in Bothaville
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EDITORS NOTE
As you hold this special magazine, imagine receiving a bouquet of pink roses—a symbol of admiration, grace, and appreciation. This edition is just that: a bouquet dedicated to YOU. Too often, women pour into others without pausing to receive their own...
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Where To Next? Short Story By Anne Lieberman
THE Christmas jingles hadn’t changed in the 40 years Heather had worked at the supermarket. The song selection lasted one hour before it looped again, which was about the maximum time a shopper spent there, but only a small fraction of Heather’s...
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Testosterone
All the info you need about the hormone that could give you your life – and sex drive – back
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VEILIGHEIDSNET
Jou kinders se veiligheid is ononderhandelbaar. Die Aqua-Net Swembadveiligheidsnet is SuidAfrika se bewese oplossing vir swembadveiligheid. Sedert die bekendstelling daarvan in 1972 is geen verdrinkings aangemeld nie. Hierdie pasgemaakte...
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CHARL STOLS PANGOLIN PHOTO SAFARIS IG: @charl_stols pangolinphoto.com
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1 MAZHOU
Campsite 10 level sites ranging from small to very spacious, all with ample shade. Each has electricity and a tap. Guests may use the swimming pool next door at Limpopo Forest Tented Camp. Ablutions 1 small, neat bathroom, with a kitchen...
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PUPILS CREATE SOCCER BALLS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED SCHOOLS
In a creative blend of recycling and community spirit, Etham College grade seven pupils have transformed discarded plastic into soccer balls for underprivileged schools. Shaneen Ulyate, the teacher who led the project, said it aimed to promote both...
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TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR OWN
Mocha Mousse Bobbin furniture Green all over! Curated maximalism Colour drenching Gallery walls
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