South Africa’s energy future lies in innovation
Consumers responded to load-shedding by installing solar energy. In response, Eskom chose higher tariffs instead of encouraging the move to
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Why Pope Francis’s papacy mattered for Africa
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, leaves a legacy of reform, compassion, and advocacy for the poor,
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The God Edition | In South Africa, a pricey path to becoming demon slayers
When politics resembles possession, the Vatican should offer group rates for exorcising elected officials...
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The proposed Transformation Fund aims to work with and for black women
It advocates for SMMEs owned by women, addresses problems women have with financing and targets sectors such as agriculture, where
Des Erasmus
22:27
South Africa has an emerging youth vaping ‘crisis’
Scientists warn of a health disaster as high numbers of schoolchildren and university students turn to vaping, despite the dangers...
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Author shares his life through an ethnic lens
One boy. Three matriarchs. Endless food, love, and drama. A memoir that’s as touching as it is tasty...
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23:21
Top-selling used vehicles in 2024 on AutoTrader show a shift to budget-friendly options
Changing economic pressures are reshaping South Africa’s used car landscape, as buyers look for smarter, more practical choices...
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04:27
Twenty-three South Africans back home after being held captive in Myanmar
The group were lured to Thailand with false promises of jobs but were later trafficked to Myanmar where they were
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Sustainable budget solutions over tax hikes, please
Operational inefficiencies and infrastructure neglect have led to logistical challenges costing the economy R1 billion daily in lost economic output...
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SA farmers sceptical of Trump’s refugee offer despite expropriation fears
The farmers say they are committed to the land and the people of the country as food producers, despite crime
