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How Zee Nxumalo and Dlala Thukzin became a dance powerhouse
First rising to superstardom as an amapiano artist, Zee Nxumalo’s sound in the last four years has evolved across genres including lekompo and 3-step.
Dining deeply rooted in local heritage
Celebrated chef inspires diners eager to redefine SA cuisine
Baloyi pleads poverty as taxman’s noose tightens
He excelled in that code during his heydays as a fighter, becoming the country’s only boxer to win six titles in three weight divisions.Baloyi, however, does not have the financial muscle to start a boxing gym.
SOWETAN | Rea Vaya’s failings betray Joburg’s citizens
The wheels of the bus system appear to be literally coming off one by one.
READER LETTER | Unhappy workers = unhappy customers
Workers are overworked and underpaid, leaving them stressed and burnt out.
READER LETTER | Hope Ouaddou is inspired to stay
Abdeslam Ouaddou should take a deserved rest and think things over very carefully.
Court gives Tshwane green light to demolish ‘unlawful’ Pretoria West property
The property was allegedly developed illegally despite several stop construction notices
March and March leader walks out of meeting with JCPS on illegal immigrants
The purpose of the engagements is to establish guidelines for conduct during protests, while also discussing government initiatives and strategies aimed at addressing the serious issue of illegal immigration.
Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV
ROME, May 25 (Reuters) – Ferrari presented its first fully electric car on Monday, marking a high-stakes shift by the luxury sports car maker as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini scale back their EV ambitions, citing weak demand.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) – U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions.
KHAMPEPE HEARINGS: TRC prosecutions and investigations ground to a halt after ‘moratorium’ declared, inquiry hears
A declared ‘moratorium’ on prosecutions under the TRC left justice stalled as critical investigations were derailed, highlighting contentious alleged political interference.
XENOPHOBIA: African ambassadors clarify Africa Day plans amid rising xenophobic tensions
In response to xenophobic tensions, African ambassadors clarify they are postponing their own Africa Day celebrations for security reasons, not boycotting the main event in South Africa.
MAPPING HUNGER: Mapped – the state of hunger in South Africa
In March, the SA Human Rights Commission held a national inquiry into South Africa’s food systems. What it heard, from researchers, civil society and community members, confirmed that hunger is worsening, and the structural conditions that drive it — inequality, unemployment and the rising cost of food — are not being adequately addressed.
CHANGEMAKERS: Student researchers develop system to help parents track children’s school progress
The new Efunda Learning Management System could help South African parents monitor their children’s academic progress, bridging the gap between home support and classroom engagement.
BIOSAFETY: SA farmers can independently vaccinate their livestock against FMD, court rules
The Gauteng High Court has confirmed that farmers may procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines without state permission. However, Minister John Steenhuisen says the ruling’s practical effect is already addressed by his gazetted vaccination scheme.
SCRAMBLE FOR WHITE GOLD: Nearly 1000 people face relocation in KZN lithium mine expansion plan
The homes of more than 800 people on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast face demolition to make way for the expansion of a lithium mine. Lithium is a mineral in high global demand for the manufacture of electric cars, batteries, cellphones or back-up power for data centres.
Celebrating Africa Day isn’t enough — the continent’s future must be built
On Africa Day (25 May) we celebrate a continent rich in history, resilience and possibility. But celebration alone is not enough. Africa’s future will not be secured by sentiment, it will be shaped by the choices we make now, particularly about how we invest in our people and our future.