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FRENCH LETTER: Hidden messages in the kind of Easter eggs that can’t be eaten

Thursday at 15:00 PM, via Daily Maverick

There are secrets and surprises in books, including her own, writes Marita van der Vyver in her latest piece, which she has shared with Daily Maverick’s TGIFood readers.

WHAT’S COOKING: Cosy rice pudding (plus: Suikerbos spaghetti)

Thursday at 15:00 PM, via Daily Maverick

With Tony Jackman taking a little time out, we are gathering recipes from readers who have shared their favourite comfort dishes. Here are two recipes from the table of the TGIFood community.

Mercedes-Benz A200 Night Edition pricing and specs for South Africa

Thursday at 15:00 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Stylish four-door hatchback stands out with exclusive paint and standard Night Package

News24 | Alistair Ruiters | Three Ds to deliver SA’s R3 trillion investment goal

Thursday at 14:49 PM, via News24

Three forces are reshaping the global economy – South Africa is well-positioned for all of them, writes Alistair Ruiters.

LISTEN | SIU secures R2.7m repayment plan from firm over misused grant

Thursday at 14:40 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Funds meant for 100 learners were spent in two months before programme began

EFF not electing Joburg mayoral candidate before polls

Thursday at 14:38 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Party says leadership will emerge from ward councillors

South Africa’s dangerous drift away from sovereignty and nationhood

Thursday at 14:34 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Transnational commitments are celebrated, while attachment to the nation‑state is treated with suspicion

TRC gaps leave Ahmed Timol case unresolved

Thursday at 14:16 PM, via SowetanLIVE

More than five decades after anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol died in police detention, his family says the truth remains elusive, with key questions still unanswered.

Questions surround SAA’s R162 million profit

Thursday at 14:05 PM, via Daily Investor

Aviation expert Guy Leitch has raised serious concerns regarding the validity of SAA’s 2025 financial results, in which they claimed to be making a profit.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers to urge court to overturn conviction

Thursday at 13:56 PM, via SowetanLIVE

He was found guilty in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution

Two Limpopo cops jailed for taking bribe to release suspect

Thursday at 13:49 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Two Limpopo police officers will spend time in jail for taking a bribe to release a suspect.

MARATHON REVIVAL: Trust at the core as Two Oceans seeks redemption after 2025 disruptions

Thursday at 13:47 PM, via Daily Maverick

On the back of a disastrous 2025 edition of the Two Oceans Marathon where race organisers oversold entries, the new leadership of the event wants to show that lessons were learnt.

Kruger out to maintain MFC lead against Highbury

Thursday at 13:44 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Having moved to the summit of the Motsepe Foundation Championship table on Wednesday following their 2-1 victory over Lerumo Lions, Kruger United will be eager to maintain their lead when they visit Highbury at Nelson Mandela University Stadium on Sunday.