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Sabotage or Competition? Montreux Franschhoek Lands on Cape Town Jazz Festival Weekend
Two major jazz festivals. One weekend. The Western Cape's music scene braces for an unusual clash between a global brand and a local institution.
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A right royal salute: The life and legacy of King Goodwill Zwelithini
Monarch's nearly five-decade reign bridged apartheid, democracy and modern South Africa, leaving a lasting mark on Zulu cultural identity and traditional leadership
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'Zombie' nuclear project: Nuclear-1 environmental authorisation faces legal battle
Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom's proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation, upheld by Dion George in 2025, breached South Africa's environmental laws
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A glance beyond the 6 July presser
The public confrontation between senior officials, the establishment of inquiries and the intense public debate surrounding the allegations all indicate that accountability mechanisms, although imperfect, are still functioning
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Eid Mubarak in a world on fire, at war
This year's Eid is not naïve. It does not pretend the world is at peace. It does not ignore the children buried under rubble, the families displaced, the cities reduced to ash
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ANC weighs up wooing the DA in Gauteng
Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base
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Gig Guide: The Moth returns to Johannesburg, Zu's 20 years in music and the Maison Martell residency arrives in Johannesburg
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The Cole Hotel review: Ocean breezes and stylish comfort in Cape Town's Sea Point
From my balcony overlooking the Atlantic to dinners at Figo, my stay at The Cole in Sea Point was one to savour and remember
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SA's municipal power supply goes downhill
As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems
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How Me&B built joy into South African fashion
What begins as a search for the right dress for a difficult goodbye becomes a window into the heart and purpose behind MeB, a South African label celebrating comfort, confidence and inclusivity
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ANC orders Dlabathi back to work
The ANC has reinstated Ekurhuleni regional secretary after rejecting his resignation, despite internal concerns that he cannot effectively hold both the regional secretary position and the metro's finance MMC post
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From Soweto to the West End: 'Inala' brings South Africa's voice to London
A Grammy-nominated Zulu ballet production is captivating audiences in London's West End, blending music inspired by Joseph Shabalala, dance and storytelling into an immersive celebration of South African culture
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After Showmax: Who controls the future of African film and television?
As Canal+ takes control of MultiChoice, the end of the African streaming service highlights growing fears that South African storytelling is becoming dependent on foreign media giants
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SA warns of economic shock as Iran war expands
Iranian retaliation and Israeli air strikes are spreading across Gulf states and Lebanon, rattling energy markets and exposing deep divisions at the United Nations
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Academic freedom entails free speech
The Srila Roy controversy exposes the fragile balance between free inquiry, public accountability and institutional power in South African universities
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'Two Sessions' reveals a China eyeing global dominance
The story of the coming years will not be the binary of whether China 'collapses' or 'surpasses'. It will be about how the rest of the world adapts to a China that has successfully moved from being a follower to a standard-setter
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