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Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
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Business
The Fuel Company owner KAL not worried about Shell's exit, and it's looking to grow
Trading and agriculture-focused KAL Group, SA's biggest independent retail fuel and convenience operator, says it doesn't see the exit of Shell and Engen brands as a...
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Deadline for battery storage bids extended by 3 months
Anglo bid: President of Botswana vows to protect its interests
Sappi expects a full-year profit as demand picks up and cost-cutting bears fruit
Sport
Seven wins in a row ... yet Pirates coach not a happy chap
It may be how he gets the best out of his players by having such high expectations, but Orlando Pirates' seventh straight victory on Wednesday against Chippa United...
RFU warn England rugby star Billy Vunipola after Mallorca arrest
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Fit-again trio boost Stormers for Dragons clash in Wales
Lloyd Burnard | Bullish or barmy ... but Proteas have batting to win T20 World Cup
Entertainment
WATCH | From 'baby bliss' to bitter feuds: The Kardashians ramp up reality drama in season 5
Brace yourself for an intimate glimpse into the Kardashians' lives as they navigate love and life-threatening challenges in season 5.
Glitter clashes with politics in Sweden as Eurovision's final showdown collides with Gaza protests
Witchcraft, feuds and truths: RHOD ladies ready to spill all in upcoming explosive reunion
Prince Harry in London, but no royal reunion with King Charles
'It means so much': Lighthouse Family icon Tunde Baiyewu talks new music during heartfelt SA return
World
Vladimir Putin says Russia's nuclear forces 'always' on alert, will allow no threats
President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that his nuclear forces were "always" on alert and that Russia would not tolerate any threats from the West.
DEVELOPING | US is working with Arab states prepared to help with Gaza transition
'EunuchMaker' ringleader jailed for penis, testicles amputations
Iran will build nuclear bombs if Israel threatens its existence, adviser to supreme leader says
UK says it will expel undeclared Russian spy, limit diplomatic visas; Russia vows 'tough' response
Africa
The US, EU, Japan look to DRC in microchip war with China
The United States, European Union, and Japan are celebrating an African victory in an ongoing war with China around minerals critical in high-tech applications.
'I am happy because I will reunite with my family': Rescued Mozambican child labourers head home
Zimbabwe's many care workers in the UK face up to good money, but no family members
Worst drought in four decades cuts Zimbabwean maize crop by 72%
Q&A: How Mozambique got a (nearly) born-free future president in Daniel Chapo
Arts + Culture
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
Shannon Esra is stripping what she's been popularly known for (acting on TV) to star in the internationally acclaimed one-woman play My Left Breast, making its South...
From Cosplay crowns to KidsCon fun: Inside Comic Con 2024's pop culture explosion
Global Citizen 2024: 'Message Architect' Thami Nkadimeng leads SA's voice across the world
Tarantino abandons his tenth film – five other times Hollywood giants cancelled big projects
From quiet pub to Swiftie shrine: How The Black Dog in the UK became a pop pilgrim's paradise
Relationships
No more 'nips out': Rihanna's bold admission shines light on post-motherhood identity evolution
Rihanna's recent candid comments about her style evolution sheds light on matrescence: the profound shift in identity for new moms.
Kink 101: A saucy safari through Jozi's sex shops reveals the cost of turning up the heat in SA
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard on finding love, getting divorced and plastic surgery
OPINION | The 'trad wife' phenomenon: Is the return of traditional homemaking worth embracing?
Shakira hasn’t given up on love or marriage after Gerard Piqué break-up
Motoring
DRIVEN | SA's darling: Kia's updated Picanto is the same beloved car with more flair and features
Kia's Picanto is a city slicker that's not just surviving but thriving. Its updated version features cutting-edge design and uncompromised engine reliability.
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Wellness
Can love's lavish gifts be reclaimed? Legal expert weighs in on feuding exes Grootman and Gcinile
SA advocate Suzette Gordon offers a legal perspective on the heated debate between influencers Themba "Grootman" Selahle and Gcinile Twala over opulent presents...
'I lost 61kgs and now people are nicer to me': South Africans reveal the complexities of weight loss
OPINION | Nourish to flourish: The intersection of nutrition and hormonal health
Kate Beckinsale claps back at haters accusing her of going under the knife
Inhale calm, exhale anxiety: 5 life-changing breathing techniques to conquer work stress
Books
WATCH | Book of the Month: Saving SA authors share the story behind the DA's lone KZN victory
Discover the DA's groundbreaking win in uMngeni, KZN, through the authors of Saving South Africa Chris Pappas, DA mayor of uMngeni, and Sandile Mnikathi, deputy mayor.
Coming to FLF: Arthur Goldstuck on generative AI versus human creativity
'Pithy and clean': Why readers (and writers) keep going back to the short story
REVIEW | Layers of love and marriage: Shubnum Khan's Onion Tears republished 13 years after debut
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Wine
NEW RELEASES | The Truth about Cabernet Franc on the Helderberg: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards
While South African Cabernet Franc has only recently started making a name for itself on an international stage, Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards on the slopes of the...
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WINE 101 | The many faces of South African Sauvignon Blanc
WINE BUSINESS | Of the Birds and the Bees: Moedi Wines
Inside Africa's best vineyard: Lunch at Creation
Travel
London return for under R10K? Secrets to snagging affordable flights to Europe's cheap(er) cities
We share a convenient list of budget-friendly European flights from South Africa and the best times to visit stunning cities, including London, for under R10K.
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
Paarl's secret paradise: Brookdale Estate's transformation from overgrown farm to wine wonderland
Retirement at sea: SA couple builds yacht for global adventure
New low-cost airline to fly direct from UK to Cape Town - here's how fares compare to BA and Virgin
Food
RESTAURANT REVIEW | Durban's hot spot for sensational seafood in a sexy setting
A round-up of top tier restaurants across SA offering special Mother's Day menus
Cape Town among world's top 10 coffee cities: Eat Out team reveals their favourite spots
French flavours, Afro-Mediterranean menus: Joburg adds new gastronomic gems to its culinary crown
Feast up with Tannie Maria's traditional SA recipes
City Press
Former ANC deputy president David Mabuza calls on Alex residents to back Panyaza Lesufi
Mabuza, who embarked on his second election campaign on Thursday, 9 May, in Alexandra, Johannesburg, encouraged the residents of Alexandra to vote for the party.
Eight Mozambican boys rescued from Chinese factory in SA tell of ordeal
WATCH | Farewell, Rose of Soweto - Dingaan Thobela given a hero's funeral
Court orders property mogul to pay ex-wife R190k a month, following bitter divorce
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May interest rate predictions and a closer look at Q1 2024 property market
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