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PEDAL POWER: Time parity for women introduced at iconic 2026 Cape Epic
After previously matching the elite women’s and men’s races over the same distances, the Absa Cape Epic has shifted its approach. This year it will align the two categories by total race time.
Morrissey ‘too tired’ to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.
News24 | ‘The abuse happened behind closed doors’: Survey lifts lid on SA childbirth experiences
A mother who lost her baby during childbirth says she is still searching for answers years later, describing how she felt powerless and unheard while trying to understand what happened.
Inside the revival of a 163-year-old South African bank
Standard Bank has transformed its operations over the past five years by restructuring its banking divisions and reintegrating Liberty, helping it exceed its 2025 targets.
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Pressure mounts as Netherlands, Iceland intervene in SA’s genocide case against Israel
The intervention by the Netherlands and Iceland coincides with the deadline for Israel to file its counter-memorial or response to South Africa’s substantive charge of genocide against it.
SOLE DISCRETION: Iran’s probable ‘withdrawal’ from 2026 World Cup opens up a legal minefield for Fifa
As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate, it appears increasingly likely that the Iranian men’s team won’t be able to compete at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, creating a massive headache for soccer’s governing body.
Sangoma’s premonition leads to mob attack
A sangoma’s alleged premonition led to a mob attack on three men in Tongaat, KZN, who were suspected of burglary.
Demolition of fire-ravaged building at Glasgow Central begins
Glasgow City Council has determined the remains of the Union Corner building are “fatally compromised” and “highly dangerous”.
Ex-Arsenal star to deny rape charges, court hears
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.
JOBURG NEWSLETTER: Women’s Power, jazz at Hugh’s and honouring Ufrieda Ho
This is our Women’s Power edition. Inside, you’ll find Maria McCloy’s top picks and the best jazz at Hugh’s. We are dedicating this edition to our colleague Ufrieda Ho, a woman who truly loved and championed our city. We honour her memory today.
Limpopo: Find magic at the top of Mzansi
Find magic in Limpopo through wildlife, big skies, baobabs, and cultural treasures at South Africa’s northern edge.
From rhetoric to reality: Turn Africa’s mineral wealth into jobs and industry
Africa’s mineral wealth is a strategic advantage only if it is converted into productive capacity.
News24 | Foreign policy spat breaks out as FF Plus and ANC clash over US relations
The Freedom Front Plus, part of the government of national unity (GNU), says South Africa may have overplayed its hand by summoning US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell over his remarks about the song Kill the Boer.
News24 | EU to ban AI from generating sexualised deepfakes after Grok scandal
European nations on Friday backed a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after an outcry over such images produced by Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok.
Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.
Musician Labrinth says he is ‘done with this industry’ and hits out at Euphoria
The British star composed the music for the first two seasons of HBO’s popular teen TV series.
Can somebody tell Chiefs coaches that ‘stats are like a bikini’?
It is common knowledge that Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches are under pressure to deliver, but presenting statistics publicly won’t save their jobs!