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HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors?
At 33, the retired Constitutional Court justice thought he had, maybe, seven years left. His story traces the arc from certain death because of Aids to a chronic, manageable condition at 73. He asks what happens when the generation who fought for life finally get to grow old
CHARGES STAND: Court orders Moroadi Cholota to stand trial with Magashule in R255m asbestos case
Eighteen months after being extradited to South Africa from the United States, Moroadi Cholota will finally stand trial with Ace Magashule, Edwin Sodi and their co-accused.

Big VAT changes in South Africa as SARS hunts for R800 billion
South African businesses face urgent pressure to modernise their VAT systems and adopt e-invoicing, as SARS aims to close an estimated R800 billion tax gap and streamline compliance.

How to make a gap year count
For many matriculants, a gap year can be a practical decision for their specific circumstances or even health and mental well-being. However, there are many who may have their hearts set on pursuing tertiary qualifications straight after school, but who face the same placement hurdles that so many other South African matrics are experiencing. Delayed […]

Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine
For Dr Kgoale Moabelo, hair transplantation is corrective medicine, not vanity, and education is the real cure for traction alopecia

Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS
The suspended deputy national police commissioner said he was not aware that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would disband a task team on political grounds in December 2024

South Africa’s military headed to another province
The Eastern Cape has been added to the list of areas where the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed to fight violent crime and gang activity.
News24 | Kings Park shake-up: Pietersen made permanent Sharks coach amid several structural changes
JP Pietersen has been appointed as permanent head coach of the Sharks with immediate effect amid several structural changes announced by the Durban franchise on Wednesday.

Sectional titles under pressure in South Africa
A landmark court ruling has tightened oversight of sectional title and HOA governance, putting trustees and directors under heightened legal pressure.
HYBRID HISSY: Verstappen leads questions about driving ‘purity’ of new hybrid F1 regulations
The countdown to the first Formula 1 race of the season has begun and the drivers’ responses to the new cars and regulations are mixed after the first pre-season testing in Bahrain from 11 to 13 February.
News24 | Traders trim SA rate-cut bets after inflation still hotter than expected
Traders trimmed bets that South Africa’s central bank will resume its interest rate-cutting cycle next month after inflation slowed less than expected.

Discovery beats Old Mutual, Sanlam, and OUTsurance
PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report shows that Discovery has achieved much better coverage than Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

Best news for South Africa’s economy in 10 years
South African business confidence softened in January after reaching its highest annual average in more than a decade last year.
MATTERS OF THE ART: A (beginner’s) guide to the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026 invites both seasoned collectors and newcomers to explore a diverse array of contemporary art and engage with global artists.
CAUTIOUS VICTORY: Bowler Corbin Bosch stars as Proteas ease past UAE at T20 World Cup
South Africa 123 for 4 (Dewald Brevis 36, Muhammad Arfan 1-16,) beat United Arab Emirates 122 for 6 (Alishan Sharafu 45, Corbin Bosch 3-12) by six wickets.
BOOK REVIEW: Loaded For Bear: Tim Cohen brings Leon Louw’s overlooked legacy to life
Cohen has done a service to history by shining the light on Louw’s record and legacy, and he has done so in his typically readable and witty fashion.
CIVIL RIGHTS GIANT: An ‘extraordinary American pilgrimage’: Jesse Jackson’s final lap has been run
A giant of the American civil rights struggle and a political pioneer, the Reverend Jesse Jackson now belongs to history. We examine what he did – and what he meant to America.
News24 | SA’s most popular Chinese car brand gets two-star safety rating
Following Toyota’s Corolla Cross two-star rating, revealed earlier in January, Chinese automaker Chery is the latest brand to come under the Automobile Association’s attention after a low score on adult occupant protection.