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WHAT TO WATCH: Kiss of the Spider Woman defies anti-trans trolls in these contradictory times
This movie about trans identity could not have been made in any previous era, and though the Golden Globes snubbed it, it’s simply fantastic.
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This movie about trans identity could not have been made in any previous era, and though the Golden Globes snubbed it, it’s simply fantastic.
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Rosaline van As, better known as Tannie Poppie, the much-loved face behind traditional Karoo rooster brood on the N1 in Laingsburg, is back again, beating the odds and warming hearts once more.

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South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Friday it plans to appoint Milan Kovac, the former head of Tesla’s humanoid robot programme, as an adviser as it seeks to bolster its competitiveness in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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While expressing his ambition to run for president, the Mayor of Cape Town said he would never run as long as John Steenhuisen is in the race.

South Africa
Hundreds of families in the Umkhanyakude District have been displaced due to inclement weather.
South Africa
In April 2025, 18-year-old James Prins found himself in ICU for a burst appendix, not knowing whether he would make it out. Fast-forward to January and James was named SACS’s dux scholar with eight distinctions and an aggregate of 95.7% – and he also aced three A-level exams written at the same time.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing at the High Court in Pretoria on Monday.
South Africa
Inmates in matric record 94.4% 2025 pass rate
The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
This was revealed by Minister Pieter Groenewald, who released the results at the Goodwood Correctional Facility, in the Western Cape, on Monday.
Some 180 learners from 18 correctional services schools sat for the...

World
President Trump is attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos this year with fellow world leaders who seek answers on Ukraine and Gaza.

World
President Trump said the U.S. will impose tariffs on eight European countries until the U.S. acquires Greenland. The announcement came as a congressional delegation visited Denmark to ease tensions.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, about what critics perceive as the Trump administration’s threat to the transatlantic alliance.

World
China’s National Bureau of Statistics released data on its 2025 GDP growth Monday. Analysts say it reveals strong economic growth for the country, but ordinary people still face deep challenges.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.
Business

Business
The economic watchdog says the global economy is “steady”, but risks “remain tilted to the downside”.

Business
South Africa may get a new tax from online betting amid the rapid rise of the gambling industry in South Africa.

Business
Donald Trump’s plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.

Politics
Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

Politics
ActionSA, DA call for investigation into reports that SANDF officials defied Ramaphosa’s orders

Politics
Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s decision to extend deadline for public comment on online gambling tax

Politics
George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Sport
Watch highlights as Kayshon Boutte’s spectacular catch in the snow helps the New England Patriots to a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans and a place in the AFC Championship game.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ title hopes on the line as Betway Premiership action resumes. Can they challenge Pirates and Sundowns?

Sport
Former Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has taken on an interesting new career role since retiring, and this is where he is now.

Sport
Scotland announce friendlies against fellow World Cup finalists Japan and Curacao as final home warm-up matches for this summer’s tournament in the Americas.
Education
The Stanford Daily lost a 1978 Supreme Court case over the search of its newsroom. But a bipartisan backlash prompted a federal law protecting journalists.
Education
The president doesn’t have ideals. Just enemies.
Education
A state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has already divided Texas schools. Now a federal appeals court will decide its constitutionality.
Education
Some New Yorkers hope that raising a child in the city could become more affordable thanks to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plans for free child care and preschool.

Lifestyle
A Western Cape coloured Afrikaner couple have spoken out on their decision to join the US refugee resettlement programme…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A list ranking the most beautiful mountains in the world has been released, and Table Mountain has snagged a spot.

Lifestyle
Hello Mrs Mgudlwa! 947 radio host Anele confirms marriage after a ‘very long year’ and reintroduced herself: ‘My name is Mthawelanga’.

Entertainment
Local market specification and pricing will be made soon.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Eskom’s schedule operates on a seven-day rotation, with different areas affected on different days of the week.

Entertainment
‘There have been enquiries about him from a number of clubs in North Africa and the Middle East,’ said a source.

Science/Tech
Data centre operator Teraco has expanded its executive management team following a period of rapid growth.
Science/Tech
Billions of dollars are trading hands on sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, where people bet on everything from Taylor Swift’s wedding date to election outcomes.

Science/Tech
South Africa is considering several mechanisms to regulate podcast content.

Science/Tech
Teraco has announced the appointment of a new CFO, with current finance chief Sam Erwin appointed as managing director and taking on a role with greater operational focus.

Motoring
The Honda Elevate is the ultimate compact SUV in South Africa, and is priced from just R3,899 per month.
Motoring

Motoring
Civil action groups are asking why it has taken South Africa so long to move to an 8-year licence validity period, and why motorists should be expected to pay more for them.

Motoring
Porsche deliveries dropped to their lowest levels since 2009.

Health
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

Health
The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?

Health
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a “normal life”.

Health
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter’s experiences “must continue to echo beyond her lifetime”.