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News24 | UK police ‘looking into’ claims Prince Andrew tried to smear accuser
British police have launched an investigation into claims that Prince Andrew asked his police protection to gather information to smear Virginia Giuffre.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Intelligence chief Imtiaz Fazel’s sudden suspension — between the brown stuff and the fan
Fazel has been down the rabbit hole of the country’s intelligence structures and perhaps has deep institutional memory.
News24 | Chainsaw-wielding robbers flee Louvre Museum in Paris with jewellery
Chainsaw-wielding robbers broke into the Louvre in Paris on Sunday and made away with jewellery, several sources have said, leading the world’s most visited museum to close for the day.
CRICKET: At the Women’s World Cup, lower-order batters are proving the overall strength of the game
Women’s cricket has never been more competitive, showcased by the thrilling matches at the sport’s premier tournament.
NORTH AMERICA CALLING: Coach Hugo Broos rebuilds Bafana Bafana, eyes 2026 World Cup glory
The national side qualifying for the premier event is a sign of growth under their coach.
BLOWOUT: Cape Town Marathon cancelled, deemed unsafe after wind damages structures
The Cape Town Marathon, which has been aiming to be recognised as a Major Marathon next year, was cancelled at the 11th hour this year following gusts of wind damaging structures before the start gun could go off.
News24 | South Africa’s hard-fought G20 debt declaration draws criticism
Activists dismissed a last-minute declaration agreed by Group of 20 finance chiefs led by South Africa in Washington on tackling the growing sovereign-debt crisis as too timid to make a difference.
News24 | Never too late: Gospel singer performs debut album at 71 after years singing at taxi ranks
After decades of rejection and street performances at taxi ranks, 71-year-old gospel singer Mmalesedi Mankonko Makitla finally fulfilled a dream of releasing her debut album, and will perform at the Kasi Worship Gospel Concert 2025 in Pretoria this November.
OPINIONISTA: Are the rights of Nature and harmonious coexistence the future of environmental law?
The concept of living in harmony with Nature has been a recurring theme in global policy for three decades. South Africa has powerful tools for renewal. The next steps require us to move from managing Nature to belonging within it, from an extractive mindset to a reciprocal one.
CRITICAL MIGRATION: Backbone of survival — the breadwinner Basotho women and the families they sustain from South Africa
Lesotho is Africa’s fourth-most remittance-dependent nation, and in this, Basotho women play a disproportionate role, remitting more of their income despite earning less, sustaining households while battling systemic challenges.
KNOWLEDGE HARVEST: How to boost profits for SA’s small-scale farmers — the biotechnology vs agroecology debate
The answer depends on who you ask. Some argue that the sector needs biotechnology to increase yields, while some say it needs to go back to indigenous farming methods and agroecology to be sustainable.
News24 | Cape Town Marathon cancelled ‘due to safety reasons’
The 32nd edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been cancelled “due to safety reasons”.