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South African economy finds relief amid US-Iran ceasefire
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (548+ words) US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran offers a glimmer of hope for the South African economy, potentially easing fuel prices and inflationary pressures. The South African economy was given a little reprieve from the tensions…...
Two Oceans Marathon top-10 results: Arthur Jantjies stuns with victory
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (177+ words) Arthur Jantjies achieved a major upset by winning the men's 56km race at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, overtaking favourite Onalenna Khonkhobe in the final kilometres, with Blessing Waison completing the podium. Picture: Tobias Ginsberg Arthur Jantjies won the…...
Two Oceans Marathon set for blockbuster Cape Town weekend of elite racing
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (446+ words) Thousands of runners will pound the streets of Cape Town in the weekend's Two Oceans Marathon, featuring Gerda Steyn's quest for a seventh consecutive ultra title and a fascinating generational duel in the half marathon. One of South Africa's most…...
'Whatever we have, we share with them': Health minister on limited resources for foreign patients
4+ week, 2+ day ago (686+ words) Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi addressed Parliament on the complexities of providing healthcare to foreign nationals. Image: Leon Lestrade / Independent Newspapers Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has shed light on the challenges faced by South African hospitals and clinics in…...
CRL Commission warns Kwa Maphumulo sect over child welfare concerns and ARV rejection
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (696+ words) The chairperson of the Culture, Religion and Linguistic Rights Commission, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva has issued warnings about her concerns about the Kwa Maphumulo-based religious sect that whose members have abandoned work, studies and their families to focus on faith-based farm-living led…...
SIU secures tribunal order setting aside R14m National Lotteries Commission grant as fraudulent
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (598+ words) The Special Investigating Unit has hailed a ruling by the Special Tribunal that declared a R14 million National Lotteries Commission grant to the Madumelani Community Project unlawful. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a Special Tribunal order declaring a R14 million…...
South Africa's leadership crisis fuels rise of populism
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1302+ words) South Africa's leadership crisis has created a political vacuum that fuels the rise of populism, making it easier for protest action to be mobilised at short notice. Political economist Nco Dube warns this environment leaves the country increasingly vulnerable to…...
These five South African restaurants are ranked among the best in the world and here is why
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1528+ words) FYN, La Colombe and Wolfgat are three of the best restaurants in the South Africa. South African restaurants are no longer just celebrated at home but are earning seats at the most prestigious culinary tables globally, ranked among the best…...
Six South African scientists to attend the prestigious Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany
1+ week, 3+ day ago (751+ words) These are the six South African scientists who will be attending the meeting in Germany. Six South African scientists will be heading on an exceptional trip to Germany to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting." This meeting in Lindau, described…...
South African researchers to shine at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (444+ words) Dr Jaymi Leigh January during her graduation in December 2025. Six of South Africa's most brilliant young minds are set to rub shoulders with the world's greatest scientific titans at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany this June. This annual…...