Malnutrition could undo all the work of saving young lives
Reducing child mortality is possible. What remains is the courage to scale what works and to sustain it. If we are serious about ending child stunting by 2030, then we must act accordingly
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Fuel costs are reshaping the next-car decision
South Africans are increasingly open to hybrids as petrol prices and affordability pressures weigh on households
How to prioritise your household’s budget amid rising costs
‘Surviving these times isn’t just about spending less; it’s about making sure every Rand is working toward your family’s stability and your own peace of mind.’
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark’s Social Democrats fail to secure a majority
The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.
SOWETAN | SABC reporter’s ‘bribe’ deepens crisis facing media
he SA media industry is still reeling from shocking revelations that one of its own, SABC reporter Natasha Phiri, allegedly accepted money from a police officer
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | Compromised journalists pose a great threat to our democracy
The late Marguerite Duras, an Academy Award nominated French filmmaker and essayist, makes a profound reflection on the centrality of morality in the work of journalism.
ASA wants clarity from World Athletics on ‘formal monitoring’
ASA was put under monitoring by World Athletics following a series of internal disputes, including the suspension of the president, James Moloi, last year.
LISTEN | Mngqithi not convinced Panama are the right fit for Bafana
Arrows coach says SA should be playing ‘powerhouses’ to prepare for World Cup
BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
SCORPIO: Molefe ‘slush fund’: ATM data links R11m in cash deposits to ex-Eskom boss locations
A recent Daily Maverick investigation examined transactions from an alleged State Capture era ‘slush fund’, suggesting that the fund benefitted ex Transnet and Eskom boss Brian Molefe. Our second instalment looks at the millions of rand in cash deposits that flowed into Palcocap (Pty) Ltd’s bank account, raising the question of whether Molefe or someone close to him handled the...
Denmark’s Frederiksen bruised in election, coalition talks loom
COPENHAGEN/NUUK, March 24 (Reuters) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats were headed for their worst election outcome in over a century on Tuesday, as migration and welfare concerns obscured broad support for her defiant stance toward Washington over Greenland.
Trump cites progress with Iran, US proposes plan to end war
ISLAMABAD/JERUSALEM March 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to war with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran, while a source confirmed that Washington had sent Iran a 15-point settlement proposal.
How Manchester is giving UK music ‘a new lease of life’ again
Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the MOBOs and 6 Music Festival.
‘I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital’
Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the “lone-wolf terrorist” to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.
‘Most difficult decision ever’: Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years
Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye have recorded almost 300 episodes of the hit podcast together since 2016.
Oil price slides as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
The US president said talks to end the war are underway with Iran – a claim that officials in Tehran have disputed.
NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work
‘Wildy unaffordable’: The harsh reality of shared ownership
For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.
The Papers: ‘US troops gather in Gulf’ and ‘Strictly No Baftas’
Donald Trump plans to deploy US ground troops in the Gulf is a focus for Wednesday’s front pages.
Women’s game needs more respect – Bompastor riled by Chelsea’s disallowed goal
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women’s game needs “more respect” after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.