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Billionaire Patrice Motsepe in hot water over R3 billion lawsuit
A R3 billion mining dispute originally filed in Tanzania has put businessman Patrice Motsepe and companies linked to the billionaire under the spotlight.
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A R3 billion mining dispute originally filed in Tanzania has put businessman Patrice Motsepe and companies linked to the billionaire under the spotlight.
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This is the first in an occasional series that will bring you into contact with the thinkers, activists, scientists and cultural figures shaping ecological consciousness. Rather than daily news cycles, it will focus on thoughtful pieces that uncover deeper layers of meaning – intellectual, ethical, cultural – in ecology and sustainability.
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Toasted cumin and fennel seeds flavour this coleslaw, which as well as the required cabbage and carrots also has red and yellow bell peppers, spring onions, toasted seeds and a sprinkling of toasted peanuts.

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Mamelodi Sundowns are understood to have tabled an offer for Puso Dithejane but TS Galaxy are not willing to sell at a lower price.

South Africa
The national pass rate stands at 88 per cent, the highest ever achieved in the country.
South Africa
The Western Cape government wants a provincial state of disaster to be declared as escalating wildfires and a deepening water crisis put mounting pressure on municipalities.
South Africa
About 96 000 circumcision devices procured under a controversial National Treasury tender are about to be rolled out to clinics in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa
Parents seeking school places say the department’s online application system is failing them.

World
A historian of modern China, Jung Chang turns the lens back on herself in her newest book to understand how she sees the world and why she writes about China today.

World
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.

World
New eateries are popping up in Gaza after months of famine, but it’s pricey and many people still rely on aid to survive.

World
Iranians could call abroad on Tuesday for the first time since communications were halted during a crackdown on nationwide protests in which activists said at least 646 people have been killed.

Africa
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Africa
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Business
The United States has issued a new tariff threat to countries that do business with Iran, which could have serious consequences for South Africa.
Business
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Business

Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Politics
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.
Politics
Disgraced former Eskom CEO and corruption-accused Brian Molefe is the new treasurer-general of the MK Party, the party announced in a statement on Monday afternoon.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Sport
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have reportedly turned down an offer for Oswin Appollis to join Chicago Fire in the United States of America.

Sport
Marta Kostyuk played her heart out, but it was not enough as Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive Brisbane International title.

Sport
Moses Itauma’s fight against American Jermaine Franklin is rescheduled for March after the British heavyweight picks up an injury while training.

Sport
TS Galaxy’s Puso Dithejane is reportedly on his way to Chicago Fire rather than Kaizer Chiefs or Mamelodi Sundowns.
Education
The outcome of a pair of cases on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
Education
Some students are still mentioning their race or immigrant status as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity efforts. But many are avoiding sensitive aspects of their identity.
Education
“Miracle Children” details how a Louisiana school exploited the demand for stories of Black trauma.
Education
[263Chat] Teachers across the country returned to classrooms today for the first term of the academic year but many did so under severe financial strain, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has said.

Lifestyle
Fikile Mthwalo’s journey has given her more than most would be able to handle. But she came out hopeful and equipped to master this chapter of her life.

Lifestyle
As part of Mattel’s efforts to promote inclusivity, the famed toy company has released the first-ever autistic Barbie doll.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has returned to Durban, South Africa after his ‘baecation’ with 25-year-old influencer Rachel John.

Entertainment
The 2025 National Senior Certificate results were announced on Monday.

Entertainment
The axe was above Alonso’s neck waiting to drop for several weeks.

Entertainment
Eskom areas experiencing morning and evening load reduction include communities across two main blocks.

Entertainment
The oil companies joining President Donald Trump at a press conference on Friday did not look particularly excited by the prospect of gaining access to more oil. Here’s why.

Science/Tech
Short-form content is developing as a new paradigm that traditional broadcasters and streamers are taking seriously.
Science/Tech
Researchers from the startup Overview Energy have successfully demonstrated beaming power from a moving airplane to the ground using near-infrared light. It marks the first step toward space-based solar power satellites that could someday transmit energy from orbit to existing solar farms on Earth. IEEE Spectrum reports: Overview’s test transferred only a sprinkling of power, but it did it with...

Science/Tech
The top Chinese smartphones are innovation-packed spec beasts, but it’s not always a good idea to import from the East.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s largest fibre network operator, Vumatel, is facing increased competition in the lower-income market, which it regards as a key segment for its future growth.

Motoring
Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Motoring
South Africa’s car manufacturers are finally receiving government support to upgrade their facilities to build hybrid and electric vehicles.

Motoring
The Eastern Cape has spent R11 billion to prepare the province for electric cars.
Health
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.
Health
He Jiankui spent three years in prison after creating gene-edited babies. Now back at work, he sees a greater opening for researchers who push boundaries.
Health
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.

Health
Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?