THE CONVERSATION: How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far? An astrophysicist explains its super-cold secret
The James Webb Space Telescope produces incredible images by capturing infrared light.
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Five Durban beaches closed due to poor water quality – here’s what to know
The eThekwini Municipality has closed five Durban beaches for swimming due to poor water quality. Here’s why…
News24 | SAHRC probes podcast for calling coloured people ‘incestuous’ and ‘crazy’
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it has been inundated with complaints about comments in an episode that described coloured people as “incestuous”, “crazy” people who “sleep with their siblings”.
REFRESHED AND READY: Proteas look to conquer Darwin and get a fast start against Australia in T20 series
The Proteas are away from the big cities in their white-ball tour of Australia as they get their T20 World Cup preparations under way.
Macpherson lays criminal charges against suspended IDT execs caught in R60k bribery scandal
Minister of public works and infrastructure Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case against the suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane.
Maddison to miss majority of season with torn ACL
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss a significant period of the 2025-26 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Fall in viewers for Wallace and Torode’s last MasterChef series
The viewing figures may have been impacted by the launch episode going out later in the year.
TRADE TURMOIL: Ramaphosa, Trump discuss ‘bilateral trade matters’ in phone call as tariffs come into effect
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni suggested that there was still room to reach a trade agreement between the US and South Africa.
News24 | Nominations revealed for SA Sports Awards
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced the nominations for the 18th edition of the South African Sport Awards (SASA).
Three people charged with supporting Palestine Action
The charges come before a planned protest in support of the group on Saturday in London.
News24 | Alleged Ponzi scheme kingpin Louis Liebenberg sent to psychiatric hospital for 30 days
Alleged Ponzi scheme kingpin Louis Liebenberg has been referred for psychiatric observation.
LASTING LEGACY: Son Heung-min: Humble legend and trailblazer exits Tottenham as greatest-ever Asian player
Son Heung-Min joined Tottenham Hotspur as an exciting 23-year-old prospect. He leaves the club as the greatest Asian player ever.
MAVERICK INSIDER: The cost of exposing a bribe
What’s the cost of exposing a bribe? R212,000 and counting. (And one journalist risking his safety to meet two corrupt officials on a wine farm.)
WHAT’S COOKING: Minced beef, leek and potato bake
Three ingredients often found in hearty oven bakes or soups unite to form this warming dish ideal for a weeknight family supper.
Health insurance: An affordable healthcare alternative
Given the high cost of medical aid cover in SA, there is growing demand for health insurance products that offer affordable solutions for basic primary medical care.
Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up
World player of the year Ellie Kildunne plays her first competitive game in four months as England take on France in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up.
Al-Hilal agree £46m deal for Liverpool’s Nunez
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal reach an agreement to sign Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez for 53m euros (£46.3m)
Newsdeck: Three men arrested in Germany in suspected far-right Reichsbuerger plot probe
BERLIN, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Three men were arrested in Bavaria on Thursday as part of an investigation into the far-right Reichsbuerger group, suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the last German government and the constitutional order, Munich prosecutors said.
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: Expats, beware the pitfalls of property ownership abroad
Before committing to buying property offshore, several tax complications need to be considered.