Knitting needles can be a cure, as grans and Georgian ladies knew
Along with producing useful things, old-fashioned, by-hand hobbies reduce anxiety – just ask a perpetual teeth-grinder who found relief by casting on yarn.
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WATCH | ICE agent guns down man who owned house in Houston for 27 years
A US federal investigation is launched as witnesses question use of force
South Africans Abroad: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs man secures Kuwait move
This will mark a second successive season abroad for the burly striker who took found his goalscoring boots in Saudi Arabia last term.
Graveyard of dreams: The World Cup is about winning, but these famous losers are more intriguing
Winners get all the attention, but sometimes the great World Cup teams that didn’t strike gold are more interesting.
Treasury freezes R13.5bn, tells failing municipalities to pay debts first
The National Treasury says it has withheld R13.5bn from 69 municipalities, including R3.6bn from the City of Johannesburg.
Kaizer Chiefs set for Spain pre-season, two friendlies confirmed
Kaizer Chiefs will be the second South African side to have a pre-season camp in Spain after Orlando Pirates in the last two years.
EPIC COMEBACK: Magic mortal Messi rescues Argentina and lives to fight another day
In a nail-biting clash, Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning 3-2 victory over Egypt, scoring a pivotal goal that keeps their World Cup dreams alive.
WATCH LIVE | Health ombud briefs media on KZN healthcare worker deaths
Officials address safety concerns for frontline medical staff
READER LETTER | Mutharika must be applauded
On June 29, president Peter Mutharika of Malawi returned home after a two-week visit to SA for discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa about the immigration crisis in this country.
WHAT’S COOKING: Leo’s chicken thighs with garlic, black olives, orange and almonds
The late Leo Caviggia, father of one of my closest friends, had a wonderful way with chicken thighs. Here’s my take on his recipe.
Five youths die from suspected carbon monoxide inhalation
A thanksgiving and housewarming celebration on Saturday in Ga-Rankuwa turned tragic when five boys died after allegedly sleeping in a room with a coal braai stand to keep warm.
New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, says Nato chief
The US military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday
Has Harry’s war with the press finally run out of road?
The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
Miss SA 2026 trades glamour for grit
South Africa’s most iconic pageant has ditched some of its old sparkle for substance, and the newly revealed Top 24 finalists show just how far the shake-up goes.
Nato leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters
Nato’s European leaders aim to convince US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to recommit to the military alliance at a summit in Ankara after Trump revived disputes over the Iran war and Greenland and launched a new wave of strikes on Iran.
Political survivor Le Pen makes her boldest gamble yet for France’s presidency
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen Not will test voters’ appetite for electing a figure two separate courts have found guilty
Kruger: Letaba Rest Camp camping sites reopen after floods
Letaba Rest Camp reopens its campsite after flood damage. Find out what is open, what remains closed and what’s next.
CORNELIUS MONAMA | How Africa is rewriting world football script
The historic achievements of African football demonstrate what becomes possible when visionary leadership is matched by sound governance, writes Cornelius Monama
ITSHOKENG KEKANA | Conflict over immigration a cumulative cost of governance that arrives too late
Perhaps the crisis before us is not simply illegal immigration but institutional consequences of delayed governance, writes Itshokeng Kekana
Beware of these cellphone apps that could put your children at risk
Discover which cellphone apps can expose children to harm and how South African parents can keep young users safer online.
NDUMISO MOKAKO | Treasury’s decision to withhold municipal grants risks eroding voter trust
National Treasury should reconsider its reliance on withholding equitable share and instead address the root causes of municipal financial instability, writes Ndumiso Mokako