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Teen pregnancies are dramatically dropping. But researchers aren’t sure why
New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s not clear why it’s happening

Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy over fake citations
The communications and digital technologies minister said the department would take the matter seriously and implement consequence management for those responsible for drafting and quality assurance
The truth about tradwives in the manosphere: Burned-out women and angry men
Social media trends harken back to patriarchal roles, where women serve and men earn. Neither is happy.
TIME TO SHINE : History beckons Cardoso and Sundowns in Champions League clash with AS FAR Rabat
Will the Brazilians’ fourth crack at CAF glory end in triumph over the Moroccan side?

News24 | Eastern Cape traffic cop killed in head-on collision with bus on N2, road closure in place
A traffic officer died when the state vehicle she was driving collided head-on with a long-distance bus on the N2 in Jeffreys Bay on Monday morning.
News24 | Seven hearty salads to fight the winter chill
These seven hearty bowls, from loaded cauliflower to coffee-dressed roasted vegetables, pack enough personality and substance to stand as proper meals when the weather turns cold.
BOK BOOST: Strong youth pipeline of talent fuels Junior Springboks’ ambitions
The team have their sights set on the U20 Championship and a second consecutive world title.
How South Africa’s agriculture has changed 32 years after apartheid
In this time, South Africa’s agricultural sector has been marked by significant advancements alongside ongoing challenges. But, while some argue that the farming sector is under siege, it is easy to lose sight of the progress the country is making in this critical sector of the economy.
REFLECTION: In celebration of Freedom: An A to Z of why I love South Africa
As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, this A-Z exploration reveals the myriad reasons to cherish this vibrant nation, from its diverse culture to its rich history of activism.
WATER CRISIS SPECIAL REPORT: Dry tap reality: The growing water infrastructure crisis in SA
In all provinces in the country, unreliable supply, unsafe water and prolonged interruptions expose systemic failures and weak oversight.

Cape Flats to the JSE: New book challenges narrow narrative of B-BBEE
A new book on Brimstone’s rise challenges dominant views of B-BBEE, offering a detailed account of black business history, risk and ownership in South Africa

What Sol Plaatje knew about freedom that we are still learning
On Freedom Day, South Africa should reckon with the man who documented what unfreedom looked like — and what it cost

News24 | Video of Durban shooting that left suspect dead goes viral as police investigate
KwaZulu-Natal police are trying to piece together the events that led to a shooting in Durban that resulted in a suspect being killed on Sunday.
News24 | Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers
Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers.