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Ramaphosa warns of ‘consequences’ for dual ANC-SACP members who don’t campaign for ANC
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of consequences for those with dual ANC-SACP membership if they do not campaign for the ANC in the lead-up to the local government elections.

CAF will respect CAS ruling on Senegal − Motsepe
The decision to strip Senegal of its title has sparked strong reactions over the past few weeks. CAF’s appeal board awarded the 2026 title to the host nation, Morocco, ruling that Senegal effectively forfeited the match when the players walked off the pit
NET HARM OP-ED: Club Med’s green image challenged by shark control controversy
Bather safety can be achieved either by killing sharks through gill nets and drumlines or by repelling them without harm. Once that choice exists, the end result is no longer a question of means. It is a question of morality.
LIV Golf earns first real legitimacy in SA with electrifying crowds and high-stakes drama
LIV Golf may have spent billions on players, production, and hype, but legitimacy has been harder to buy. The recently concluded tournament at Steyn City gave the league a truly electric moment, showing that crowds, emotion and pride can make even the most lavishly funded start-up feel real.
LANGUAGE EQUALITY: Sepedi Animal Farm translation aims to break barriers in SA classrooms
A new Sepedi translation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm aspires to enhance political discourse and critical thinking among South African learners, promoting equal access to education.

IN PICS: Montreux Franschhoek Jazz Festival
The inaugural Montreux Franschhoek Jazz Festival made a striking debut in the heart of the Cape Winelands at the weekend, delivering a celebration that blended global excellence with distinctly South African soul.
ANALYSIS: Remgro dividends soar on the wings of Vodacom Maziv miracle
While Parliament is only now fumbling for answers about the Competition Commission’s approval of the Vodacom/Maziv merger, a look at the financials reveals exactly why Remgro needed this deal to happen – and how brilliantly they structured the payout.
Letter bombshell: Nelson Mandela Bay mayor accused by her own chief of staff of misleading Parliament
In a scathing letter exposing what he says is the chronic dysfunction in Nelson Mandela Bay, Mayor Babalwa Lobishe’s chief of staff has accused her of lying to Parliament and shifting blame.
Business reflection: Crossed Wires: The social media industry finally got bludgeoned in court — Why now?
The claim is not that Instagram or YouTube merely hosted a harmful video or cruel posts. The claim is that they engineered systems intended to keep young users attached.

‘People want to see the big people being arrested’: Ramaphosa vows action on corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa says implementing the recommendations of major commissions of inquiry remains central to the government’s strategy to tackle crime and corruption.
‘DEVASTATING LOSS’: Remembering Steven Gruzd: From Scrabble prodigy to African diplomacy titan
Long before he became a heavyweight in international relations, Steven Gruzd was a child prodigy who conquered the world of competitive Scrabble. Following his tragic passing, friends and colleagues share stories of a man who was always kind and who never gave up on a game. A man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
News24 | Tottenham nightmare: Coach Tudor leaves after just seven games in charge
Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge.

A family man with a salary of R100,000 a month can pay up to 80% ‘tax’ in South Africa
An individual earning R100,000 per month in South Africa takes home about R67,965 after PAYE and payroll taxes, but once costs for private services like education, healthcare, security, and other levies are included, a large portion of that income is eroded.

CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms
CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat of the incidents