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Inject fresh energy into cold-weather dressing with vibrant kicks

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At an age when many slow down, 70-year-old Mantoa Mabel Mphambo has achieved something remarkable, earning a Bachelor of Divinity after a long and painful journey marked by illness, loss, and renewal.

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Orlando Pirates skipper Nkosinathi Sibisi insists that their recent dominance over Kaizer Chiefs in the league will count for nothing when the two Soweto heavyweights meet again at FNB Stadium on Sunday (3pm).

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This year’s Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards theme, “Then and Now”, holds special meaning for Durban-born comedian Prince K, who says his journey has come full circle — from watching Trevor Noah DVDs in rural KwaZulu-Natal to now attending the prestigious aw

South Africa
Advocate Cyril Mlotshwa has been testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry.

South Africa
The Premier says the test results will help determine the cause of the alleged food contamination.

South Africa
SAWSSA has launched a nationwide drive to promote waterless sanitation systems.

South Africa
Top cop Mbangwa Nkhwashu has been accused of interfering in the investigation into Swart’s murder.

World
More than 70 years after the Korean War, South Korea is still confronting the legacy of a secret conflict waged in the shadows.

World
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

World
Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.

World
The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

Africa
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Africa
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Africa
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Africa
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Business
Jenny Lennick’s colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

Business
A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down.

Business
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Business
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC’s Colletta Smith.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Politics
He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region.

Politics
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Politics
Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Sport

Sport
Former plasterer Jonny Clayton is excelling in this season’s Premier League having been tipped to struggle in the showpiece event.

Sport
Chiefs have a cohesive attack, for a change.

Sport
Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour’s finances.

Education
Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices
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The Los Angeles unified school district’s board passed a resolution on Tuesday to curb students’ classroom screen time for the upcoming school year, in the latest effort nationwide to address adverse...
Education
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Education
Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth.

Education
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Lifestyle
Longtime Buccaneers fan, Helen Zille, was gifted an priceless, signed Orlando Pirates jersey. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Liesl Laurie celebrates Musa Mthobeni with a heartfelt birthday message.

Lifestyle
In another Proudly South Africa moment, the Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world.

Entertainment
The SACP’s decision not to withdraw members from government raises questions about principle versus pragmatism.

Entertainment
Census 2022 data confirms Cape Town tops infrastructure quality index. Water interruptions lowest at 28.8% versus Johannesburg 37.7.

Entertainment
It is important that we teach our girls to not dance like vixens but remind them of their responsibility to themselves.

Entertainment
Malema was found guilty of violating gun laws at the East London Regional Court in KuGompo City.

Science/Tech
Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which held its ceremony in LA last weekend. Each prize is worth $3m and they’re awarded in physics, maths and life sciences. Madeleine and Ian hear from molecular biologist Jean Bennett, who shared a life sciences prize for her work developing the world’s first FDA-approved...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump’s expansive rollback of protections will make the situation worse. The 27th annual air quality report from the American Lung Association (ALA) released on Wednesday evaluates pollution...
Science/Tech
Ancient Slashdot reader Alain Williams shares a report from the BBC: The Trump family’s World Liberty crypto venture is being sued by one of its billionaire backers over allegations of extortion. Justin Sun has accused World Liberty of an “illegal scheme” to seize his WLFI tokens, a cryptocurrency issued by the company. Sun alleges the firm, co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his son...

Science/Tech
The former prime minister said graduates’ concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

Motoring
BMW will introduce the all-new 7 Series in South Africa later this year.

Motoring
South African air fares are some of the cheapest in the world.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africans may soon face a price hike at the pumps as the R3 cut to GFL comes to an end.
Health
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.

Health
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.
Health
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.
Health
Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.