READER LETTER | Depoliticise SETAs to skill youths
Money intended to equip young South Africans with employable skills has too often been squandered through poor governance, weak oversight and questionable spending decisions.
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SO DELHICIOUS: Spicing up the Cape, South Africa — and the world
A former London restaurateur has settled at the Cape and has impressive plans for a slew of Indian restaurants and more. And he has his eyes on the wider world for one of his two concepts.
Four Sassa officials dismissed over R33m social grants fraud
Internal investigation finds offenders manipulated the social grants system while working with syndicates outside the agency
EGGS WITH ATTITUDE: Ghana’s signature street food is impossible to beat
Kosua ne meko Ghanaian hard boiled eggs are healthy, hot-headed and highly stacked.
England missing final piece of jigsaw – Kane
England captain Harry Kane says the team are “missing that final piece of the jigsaw” and need to “find a way to get better” following defeat to Argentina.
WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into corruption in the criminal justice system continues on Friday.
Man charged with assisting Iran’s intelligence service
Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence.
READER’S LETTER: ‘Nelson’s Eye kindness has stayed with me for years’
Reader Jacqui Thomson writes to sing the praises of Nelson’s Eye, the famous veteran Cape Town steakhouse.
Du Preez’s Kaizer Chiefs future: Did Dortley let the cat of out the bag?
Du Preez had a difficult campaign under the previous coaches at Kaizer Chiefs, and he could be on his way to Stellenbosch FC.
Good Samaritans appeal to find pensioner who forgot R2,000 at ATM
The search is on to find a pensioner to return his money to him
How rugby union is ‘booming’ in football-mad Argentina
Rugby union is ‘booming’ in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.
High praise after boxing trainer and manager refurbish Mdantsane ring
Manny Fernandez and Brian Mitchell upgrade facility where world champ Kuse honed his skills
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | PSL clubs must prioritise the issue of mental health
‘I can tell you that some of our top teams don’t have a psychologist,’ says former Bloem Celtic CEO
World Cup stars who could move this summer
As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season – and the players who could be on the move this summer.
Will Trump’s primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
The US president accuses China of interfering in 2020 election.
GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS | The DA will protect social grants and build a future beyond dependency
South Africa needs needs a welfare system that protects people and an economy that gives them a route out of poverty, writes Geordin Hill-Lewis
Five big challenges facing Burnham – and how he might tackle them
From defence spending to housing – the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
A very quick guide to Burnham – when does he actually become PM?
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s PM on Monday after winning Labour’s leadership race.
Effort, spirit and moments – but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel’s team were lacking.
‘Mind-blowing’ ancient bones discovery sparked by family holiday
The “once in a lifetime” discovery in Pembrokeshire could rewrite history, researchers say.
Catfished teen gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles
Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.