Splashy Fen announces 2026 artistic line up
Sakhile Kweyama|Published

Splashy Fen announces 2026 artistic line up

Why the world’s top coffee producer is switching beans

The Washington Post|Published

As climate change makes it harder to grow Arabica coffee beans, some farmers are investing in robusta, which produces a more bitter bean but can tolerate higher ...

Can you dance the tango? It helps slow down brain aging

The Washington Post|Published

Playing music, dancing, creating art - and even playing some types of video games - aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down ...

Study shows a promising path toward HIV cure

The Washington Post|Published

Researchers gave 10 people with HIV a complex regimen of experimental immunotherapies, then discontinued the daily pills that kept the virus at bay.

'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets

AFP|Published

When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still ...

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

The Washington Post|Published

Shortly after Amanda McCowan’s divorce, she met her ex-husband’s new girlfriend. She couldn’t stand her. And yet, about 10 years after they first met, McCowen did ...

Lipstick, laughter and a R65-billion budget: Imogen Mashazi is everything that is wrong with public service in South Africa ...

Lee Rondganger|Published

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s appearance at the Madlanga Commission exposed the deeper failures of South Africa’s public service. Her distracted ...

The Epstein-Israel link nobody wants you to take seriously

Rachel Marsden|Published

While trafficking young girls, he was also part of an effort to export military-grade systems to governments around the world

The G20 Dilemma: South Africa, Trump, and the Future of Multilateralism

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 Summit is no longer about upstaging Donald Trump. It is about the future of the G20, the role of host nations, and the ...

The danger of the December soft life: financial bliss or impending doom?

Staff Reporter|Published

December is often a heady rush of joy and indulgence, but it doesn’t have to mean an arduous January of regret. Learn how to truly enjoy the festive season without ...

Essential pre-trip checks for safe holiday travels

Staff Reporter|Published

As the holiday season approaches, keep your family safe and your mind at ease by ensuring your vehicle is road-ready. From simple tyre checks to planning your route, ...

New research initiative launched to tackle alcohol harm in Southern Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A groundbreaking research initiative aims to investigate and address the underlying causes of alcohol misuse in South Africa and Botswana, seeking to create effective ...

At this ultramarathon, runners tackle 50km and eat at nine Taco Bells

The Washington Post|Published

Each participant must run to nine Taco Bells scattered across Alexandria, Arlington, and the District. At each location, they must purchase and eat an item off the ...

Watch: A pared-back White House Christmas — with a Trump Lego portrait

The Washington Post|Published

In her first holiday back in charge of White House decor, Melania presented a straightforward, even understated - at least by White House standards - look on a tour ...

South African scientists discover the most distant ultra-steep-spectrum radio halo using MeerKAT

Staff Reporter|Published

In a remarkable twist in cosmic exploration, South African scientists have unveiled the universe's deepest secrets with the unprecedented discovery of an ultra-steep-spectrum ...

A South African innovator’s journey to create affordable prosthetic legs for amputees

Staff Reporter|Published

In a country where healthcare challenges loom large, Zanodumo Godlimpi’s journey exemplifies the power of innovation and collaboration. His drive to create affordable ...

Jerusha's 'Love is Blind': a powerful return in her 'Love Trilogy' EP

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

South African singer Jerusha captivates with her new single 'Love is Blind', the second offering from her upcoming EP 'The Love Trilogy', delving deeper into the ...

Join the fun with exciting festive theatre offerings in Durban this weekend

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Experience the magic of festive theatre this weekend in Durban with two captivating productions.

Thanda empowers rural youth with new skills programme

Staff Reporter|Published

Thanda’s latest endeavour, the Grade 8+ Skills Programme, is not just teaching skills; it’s creating a community hub for rural teens to thrive. Discover how locals ...

South African Poultry Association calls for zero-rating of chicken to combat food insecurity

Staff Reporter|Published

Amid rising food prices and escalating economic pressure, the South African Poultry Association's proposal aims to safeguard nutritional standards for millions of ...