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Sunday Times marks 120 years of fearless journalism
From ‘skandaal’ to deep analysis, the Paper for the People still seeks the truth in a changing world, writes editor Makhudu Sefara
VW Group Africa MD cautions SA on delayed NEV legislation
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) MD Martina Biene used the annual VW Indaba event to kick off the company’s official 75th anniversary celebrations, but also to sound a warning bell to South Africans that all is not well.

How to get skin that bounces back like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Beating the heat, dirt and tough tackles on the field, we learn how the rugby star keeps his winning glow
Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty
Bitcoin could drop further after wiping out all its price gains since the election of US President Donald Trump, as liquidity is expected to remain thin for the near future

SMU student pleads for legal help after deregistration over ‘administrative error’
A former Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) student is pleading for legal assistance after his registration for an honours degree in medical physics was cancelled months after he was admitted, registered and had begun his studies.

Arsenal go nine points clear, Man United win again under Carrick
Arsenal marched nine points clear in the Premier League title race as Viktor Gyokeres hit two in a 3-0 home defeat of Sunderland and Manchester United made it four wins out of four for caretaker manager Michael Carrick to maintain their top-four push.

Pirates through to Nedbank Cup last 16 after thrashing TTM 4-1 in Durban
Orlando Pirates strolled into the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating Limpopo’s amateur club Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) 4-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Online gambling is eating into South African grocery budgets
A survey has found that South Africans are increasingly spending grocery money on online gambling.

WATCH | From Nonku Williams’s fallout with Beverley Steyn to AI-generated music — top stories of the week
Apart from giving you the hottest scoops daily, TshisaLIVE has a new podcast feature where you can catch up on the top entertainment stories of the week, with added commentary from journalists and the voices of your faves.

Cosatu calls for bold action ahead of Sona
Cosatu says it has “high expectations” for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of nation address (Sona), calling on the government to act decisively on unemployment, economic growth, crime and failing public services.

Clock is ticking for critical South African employer
The extension of AGOA offers minimal short-term relief for export manufacturers, providing a short window for the industry to reduce its heavy reliance on traditional markets and the government to improve relations with the United States.
News24 | Level 5 storm warning puts KZN on high alert as Eastern Cape battles deadly floods
A Level 5 severe thunderstorm warning has placed large parts of KwaZulu-Natal on edge, with provincial disaster teams on high alert.
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
Alexeyev, deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence arm, was shot in his Moscow apartment building and rushed to hospital on Friday.
Weight-loss drugs to compete on biggest stage with Super Bowl ads
Ads during this year’s 60th Super Bowl, in which the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots, cost up to $10m (R160.45m) for a 30-second spot, according to Adweek.