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News24 | Careerism is a ‘cancer’: Mabuyane cautions against using the ANC for personal gain
Eastern Cape ANC chairperson Oscar Mabuyane has denounced “careerism”, saying that it’s harmful to the party, and criticising those seeking affiliation for personal gain.
Motorist arrested after pulling gun on car guard in Colesberg, shot hits passing girl
The man was staying at a local guest house, where he was apprehended and the firearm seized.
Meet Ms Transcontinental 2026 Cynthia Dumakude
Cynthia Dumakude, a 43-year-old mother of three and marketing professional, was crowned Ms Transcontinental 2026 after winning the Mrs Bold title in Johannesburg the previous year. Her journey in beauty pageants was reignited by her daughter.
The South African bridge that has remained unfinished for nearly 50 years
The Foreshore Bridge in Cape Town has remained untouched by the city for nearly fifty years since construction on the project was halted in 1977.
CRITICAL FLAW: Brothers sound alarm as millions of students’ details left vulnerable to weaknesses in NSFAS system
Two brothers who are interested in IT have discovered serious flaws and vulnerabilities in NSFAS’ problematic Information and Communication Technology system that could have exposed millions of students’ personal data, including bank account details, to manipulation by scammers.
Sponsored articles on Daily Investor – the marketing strategy that works
South African companies can use sponsored content on Daily Investor to build credibility and reach key decision-makers across the country.
TS Galaxy handed another transfer ban by FIFA!
TS Galaxy will NOT be able to sign new players in the upcoming transfer window after they were again banned by FIFA.
Danger: Why you shouldn’t skip your medication over the holidays
During December holidays, disruptions in routine can lead to skipping medication, which can have severe health consequences. Affinity Health CEO Murray Hewlett advises planning ahead, refilling prescriptions early and setting reminders to avoid complications.
News24 | EU agrees to borrow money to help Ukraine fight Russia, avoiding ‘chaos and division’
European Union leaders decided to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets, sidestepping divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv with Russian sovereign cash.
FOOD EDITOR’S CHOICE: Countdown: Tony Jackman’s personal top 5 recipes of 2025
A Brazilian home favourite, a French-Italian hybrid, a dish that cooks for seven hours, something juicy roasted in curry butter, and a wedding soup that has nothing to do with weddings. These are the dishes that thrill your food editor.
FEAST DAY: A festive family summer spread for a sunny South African Christmas
Christmas came early in one household in Cape Town when a friend and I cooked a five-dish feast designed for our hot climes. But light it is not — it is Christmas after all. Recipes by Tony Jackman, photographs by David Harrison.
ACHIM VON ARNIM 1945-2025: Shared memories of a man of wine, words and art who found beauty everywhere
Achim von Arnim, man of wine, poetry, art, wisdom and women, has died. His daughter Tanja von Arnim pays tribute.
FRENCH LETTER: No mere truffle: Looking for the scents of life, describing the indescribable
I smelled the first black truffle of winter – and suddenly the world doesn’t seem such a sorry place.
Nedbank fraud warning
Nedbank warned South Africans to watch out for cryptocurrency-related scams, which are sweeping across the country.
No more rusting: easy tips from Dulux to keep your outdoor furniture in tip-top shape
Your outdoor furniture is an extension of your home. Here’s how it can get the same care as your interior.
Protection orders must serve as real shields: Lesufi after DJ Warras’s murder
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the murder of DJ Warras reveals that protection orders risk becoming meaningless if they are treated as paperwork by law enforcement agencies.
Exosomes explained: Should this next-gen treatment be in your skincare routine?
If there’s one word quietly circulating in high-end skincare clinics around the world, it’s exosomes and many call it the next frontier in regenerative aesthetics. So, what exactly are exosomes – and should we be paying attention?
Why December is the hardest month for poor and vulnerable
Non-profit organisations are not hoping for gifts under a tree or lavish meals this Christmas. Their deepest desires centre on the children, addicts, and vulnerable communities they serve daily with limited resources.
SA rejects allegations of withholding passports of US officials processing ‘refugee’ applications
The government has been accused by the US of detaining officials assisting Afrikaners applying for refugee status and withholding their passports, allegations which SA’s department of international relations & cooperation has called “unsubstantiated”.