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Water crisis: Presidency defends Ramaphosa's decision to establish yet another task team
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Limpopo bus horror: More die in one crash than entire Easter weekend last year, child only survivor
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Elon Musk's Starlink black-market trade is growing fast - also in South Africa
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Twin blows for Zuma as ambition to contest elections blocked, on top of SCA flop
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Life
South Africa
Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
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Four suspected murderers killed in shootout with KZN cops
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Ramaphosa authorises SIU probe into 'wholesale corruption and fraud' at KZN Film Commission
Elections 2024: 'Political mercenaries for sale' - Steenhuisen takes swipe at political newcomers
Business
Petrol price hiked on Wednesday, but some diesel prices will be lowered
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Unleaded petrol (95) will be increased by 67c a litre.
Eskom disputes report finding it leads world nitrogen pollution
Mounting fears over SABC funding as controversial bill delayed
SA wants to preserve its wild animals by eating them
Garth Theunissen | SENS needs fixing, but the JSE disagrees
Sport
'He's a special person': Dayimani shuts out Springbok, contract noise in milestone match
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Hacjivah Dayimani will earn his 50th Stormers cap in Saturday's URC clash against Ulster in Cape Town as uncertainty remains over his future at the franchise.
John Smit praises 'phenomenal' URC: 'This tournament has really convinced all the doubters'
If Bulls win in Dublin, Loftus final dream turns vivid
So little game time: Proteas women play 'important' final series before T20 World Cup
Plumtree cautions against Everitt-based revenge mission as former Sharks mentor makes Durban return
Entertainment
Song lyrics are getting simpler, more repetitive: study
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You're not just getting older. Song lyrics really are becoming simpler and more repetitive, according to a study published on Thursday.
REVIEW | 3 Body Problem is mind-bending sci-fi that leaves much to be desired
Reality stars set for 'trip of a lifetime' as Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – SA cast named
'No affiliation’: Lira addresses 'fake news' as she distances herself from MK party
King Charles to hail friendship in 'time of need' in Easter message
World
Harvard library removes human skin from book binding
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Prestigious Harvard University said Wednesday it had removed human skin from the binding of a book held for over 90 years at one of its libraries.
DEVELOPING | SA vs Israel: ICJ orders Israel to take action to address Gaza famine
Japan to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency
At least 36 Syrian soldiers killed by Israeli strike near Aleppo – war monitor
SA vs Israel: ICJ unanimously orders Israel to let food into Gaza 'without delay'
Africa
Almost 200 schools closed in DRC's war-torn North Kivu so far this year
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In the first three months of this year, about 190 schools have been closed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's North Kivu province.
Sierra Leone's coup-plotting, coup-survivor president says democracy requires regular exercise
Lesotho ombud finds evidence of torture, abuse at Maseru Correctional Centre
Africa under the microscope: Continent has 44 disease outbreaks and 104 active epidemic emergencies
Family tears, relief as first Kenya Christian cult massacre bodies released
Arts + Culture
The ideal James Bond is an actor on the cusp of superstardom – as film history shows
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More people have walked on the Moon than have played James Bond, so it's no wonder that the suave secret agent with a licence to kill is one of the most coveted roles...
Ropes, brass, salt, stone: Reinventing jewellery in Kenya
2024 Fleur Du Cap awards honour the best of local theatre - here all the winners
Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa’s master pianist is going on a world tour at 90
PHOTOS | Desert X AlUla an immersive art exhibition in the heart of the Saudi Arabian desert
Relationships
'He has a dimple': Jesse Suntele and partner Thuthu welcome 'healthy and beautiful' rainbow baby
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Actor Jesse Suntele and his partner Thuthu Maqhosha are first-time parents to a baby boy.
Why do I keep snapping at my partner? Expert explains the reasons and how to apologise properly
Overstimulating the brain: Experts weigh in on whether or not Cocomelon is bad for tots
Romance between Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly is on rocky ground
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter, Malti, 2, is blessed at a temple in India
Motoring
SEE | 6 things to check on your car before you hit the road this Easter weekend
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Many of us are gearing up for road trips and family getaways this Easter weekend. But before you hit the road, it's essential to ensure your car is in top condition to...
Audi's sizzling Q6 e-tron sets a new benchmark for the electric car
Stuart Johnston | A rare South African split-window Volkswagen Beetle from 1951
PICS | Exotic cars in the spotlight as luxury showroom gets turned into art gallery
PHOTOS | News24 readers learn anti-hijacking tips and 4x4 skills at Ford Driving course
Wellness
Are wipes a must? Expert shares the only hygiene advice you need for keeping private parts clean
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Dr Robin Friedman, a urologist based in Johannesburg shares the basic hygiene required to keep your penis or vagina clean and free of odour and infections.
These 5-minute workouts can get you fit and strong!
LIVE BY DESIGN | Why SA's Bill of Rights should also secure legal right to dignity in final days
'Extreme discomfort': Inside look at disabled woman's experience of Cape Town heat
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Books
EXCERPT | Lisa Lazarus's aching Flight of the Dancer is a poignant coming-of-age portrait
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In Lisa Lazarus's Flight of the Dancer, Julia Glass yearns to disentangle the threads of sadness from her troubled relationship with her mother, dead now for many years.
Jonny Steinberg's Winnie & Nelson wins best biography at US National Book Critics Circle Awards
REVIEW | Book of the Month: Pontsho Pilane shows power and faith are a godless combination
EXCERPT | Maria's Keepers by Sam Human chronicles a woman's escape from a religious cult
Rise of the Maassassins: What is driving the Sarah J Maas 'romantasy' phenomenon?
Wine
FEATURE | 'I'm going to build a legend here': Rüdger van Wyk's New Dawn at Doolhof Wine Estate
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In his new role as winemaker at Doolhof Wine Estate, Rüdger van Wyk has also established his own brand, New Dawn, in partnership with US importer Baobab Wines.
WINE 101 EVENTS | The Rise of Grower Champagne: The New Status Symbol
FEATURE | The Boschkloof Saga: How a 100-point wine sired a whole host of SA cult wines
DeMorgenzon appoints Anthony Sanvido as head winemaker
NEW RELEASES | 40 Years of Kaapzicht and an affordable New-Old Geeky Chenin called Sonsteen
Travel
REVIEW | Pullman Hotel gives a fresh perspective on escaping the city without leaving it
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Located along Riebeek Street, the Pullman Hotel is a space for contemporary leisure and business under one roof.
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AlUla: The emerging tourist destination of the once-forbidden kingdom of Saudi Arabia
We found SA’s cheapest airlines for last-minute trips, and one charging R7k for a local flight
The Capital’s new Cape Town hotel is an urban oasis with underground spa and epic views
Food
10 New grocery finds
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Restaurant industry news: Eat Out announces more robust judging process for 2024
RECIPE | A delectable Cape Malay pickled fish for Good Friday
As the hot cross bun debate rages from weird to wonderful, why not impress with a 'Hot Cross Bombe'?
Wine whisperer: a sommelier shares his recommendations for every season
City Press
MK Party suggests foul play as Zuma escapes unharmed in car accident
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A 51-year-old man was arrested in connection with the accident for drunken driving and on a charge of reckless and negligent driving.
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