WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Orwell: 2+2=5: The Orwellian future is already here
Orwell: 2+2=5 documents the ongoing relevance of George Orwell’s warnings against totalitarianism, proving that the Orwellian prophecy has already taken shape around us.
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Vilakazi reckons Downs will boost Bafana by claiming CAF crown
Vilakazi was not part of the Sundowns playing that won the 2016 title, as he was cup-tied, having already represented now-defunct Bidvest Wits in the same competition.
NOZIPHO DLAMINI | Water crisis should not be used for political point-scoring
The opinion piece by DA’s Stephen Moore on Gauteng’s water challenges is a thinly veiled campaign message dressed up as a public concern.
SOWETAN | Actor Shange empowered generations of women
Shange has left an everlasting legacy of breaking boundaries and empowering generations of women.
Five ways to elevate your sneaker game
Inject fresh energy into cold-weather dressing with vibrant kicks
70-year-old graduate proves it’s never too late to start again
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.
Sibisi downplays Bucs’ recent derby dominance
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).
How Trevor Noah inspired KZN comedian Prince K
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
News24 | Pentagon mum on sudden departure of US Navy Secretary John Phelan, amid leadership purge
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office “immediately”, the Pentagon announced, without providing an explanation for the sudden exit.
Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday without evidence that a Virginia vote to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that favours Democrats had been “rigged,” as a county judge moved to block the measure.
Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, April 23 (Reuters) – Unions at Samsung Electronics 005930.KS said they expect about 37,000 workers to attend a rally in South Korea on Thursday, ahead of a threatened strike next month that could disrupt chip supplies amid booming demand for artificial intelligence.
US criticises China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s trip
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan’s president at China’s behest, the State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another
BEIRUT, April 22 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and wounded a photographer accompanying her, according to a senior Lebanese military official and Khalil’s employer, the Al-Akhbar newspaper.
Sundowns drop points, but is the PSL title over?
Did Mamelodi Sundowns just hand Orlando Pirates the PSL title on a silver platter? Stellies stole three points under their nose in Tshwane.
Capitec at 25: how scale, trust and practical innovation are reshaping access to finance
Capitec reports headline earnings growth of 23% to R16.8 billion, celebrates R1 billion in client savings, and enters its next chapter as a diversified financial services group built on the trust of 26 million South Africans Capitec opened its doors 25 years ago with a simple belief: banking should be simple, transparent and affordable. That […]
Biltong vs jerky: one is tastier and now also big business
One is a four-hundred-year-old masterpiece of air, salt and coriander. The other tastes like sadness. This is not even a contest.
SAPS IN CRISIS: Ramaphosa faces tough choice over crime-accused police chief Masemola
President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal.
FORGOTTEN: No budget, no plan: Joburg’s old-age homes maintained only if funds are available
The City of Joburg has admitted that it has no dedicated budget specifically to maintain old-age homes, leaving residents forced to fund repairs.