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The positive bond feedback loop: SA’s economic resilience
Izak Odendaal of Old Mutual Wealth looks at why global bond turmoil is putting local bonds in focus ahead of the MTBPS.
Bulls’ new boy Giliomee ready to learn from the best
LUAN Giliomee has gone from supporting the DHL Stormers as a youngster to potentially making his debut for the Vodacom Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup this weekend - a remarkable journey for a player who is just 20 years old.
Ratile Mabitsela goes under the knife
The reality TV star recently underwent mastopexy surgery.
Australia bowl out South Africa to win first Test in Durban
Hazlewood's 6-49 helped the visitors clean up the South African batting, securing the win before tea on day five.
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Also reported by The Citizen
DSD introduces new NPO system: here’s what you need to know
According to the department, the system will allow NPOs to submit new registration applications and annual compliance reports.
El Nino prep: 13 drought-resistant crops South Africans can grow to fight food insecurity
From sorghum and pearl millet to cowpeas and Bambara groundnuts, these 13 drought-resistant crops offer South Africans options for diversifying food production as El Niño raises concerns about drought and food security.
COSATU set to vote for Top six leadership positions
Out of 12 potential candidates initially selected, only 10 remain on the ballot.
Former Home Affairs officials linked to alleged ‘photo-swapping’ passport syndicate arrested
Two former Home Affairs officials have been arrested in Germiston over allegations that they helped foreign nationals obtain South African passports using a fraudulent “photo-swapping” scheme.
Sibiya bail hearing takes dramatic turn over Fannie Nkosi allegation
Suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been identified as the alleged link between Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, according to claims by businessman Serge Cabonge played in a recording at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Sun International wants to bar Nsfas, Sassa recipients from online gambling, but here’s the challenge
The group notes that gambling can cause problems at home, affecting finances and mental health.
Failure by numbers? The problems maths literacy masks in SA schools
South Africa’s high enrolment in mathematical literacy masks deep-seated systemic failures and widening educational inequality that needs to be addressed by urgent reforms to teacher training and career guidance.
Police investigate fatal mob attack on teen in Limpopo
Police say that the boy had attempted to rob a spaza shop owned by a foreign national
Man convicted of Tupac Shakur murder due to be sentenced
Shakur was shot in September 1996 and died six days later at the age of 25.
Pirates will bounce back after painful MTN8 loss, vows Ouaddou
"We are going to bounce back, and you can count on us," said Ouaddou.
Thami Ndlala denies arrest as intimidation and extortion case surfaces
Thami Ndlala says he was never arrested, while the NPA confirms a 45-year-old was held for intimidation. Here's what we know about the case.
The sovereignty paradox: who really controls your data when the rand drops?
Tough questions emerged about cloud budgets and data control at a recent Cloud on Demand and Microsoft breakfast.