Toffee Beanz: The four-legged advocate for young witnesses in court

Chevon Booysen|Published

As the first therapy dog to assist a child witness in South Africa's court system, Toffee Beanz brings a sense of calm and support, illustrating the importance of ...

Race against time: two students seek lifesaving swab matches to beat leukaemia

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Two young South Africans, Siphephile and Zibusiso, urgently need life-saving stem cell matches. You could be the hero they need.

Study smart, not just hard: inside the new matric survival guide

Staff Reporter|Published

New guide tackles hidden barrier facing South Africa’s matrics

Redefining the narrative of South Africa's workforce amidst rising challenges

Siyasanga Kashe|Published

In a country burdened by dire unemployment rates, the true narrative of South Africa's workers reveals a profound complexity. Their daily struggles go far beyond ...

A cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm

AFP|Published

It look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, AI is running the place.

How to read - and understand - a scientific study

Washington Post|Published

Discover the nuances of recent studies connecting caffeine consumption and dementia risk, and learn how to decode scientific research like a pro!

Watch VideoLuis Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg after PSG beat Bayern in classic

AFP|Published

Tuesday's thriller was the highest scoring semi-final match in the modern Champions League era - you have to go back to 1960 to find the last game as prolific at ...

Watch VideoNew electrochemical method promises to revolutionise coffee quality control

Washington Post|Published

A groundbreaking study reveals a new electrochemical method that could transform coffee quality control, helping baristas craft consistently exceptional brews. Discover ...

Watch VideoChris Smith's new-found 'main character energy' puts him in Springbok flyhalf conversation

John Goliath|Published

After leading the Lions on a six-match winning streak, flyhalf Chris Smith is making an undeniable case for Springbok selection ahead of the international season. ...

Watch VideoWorld-class venue, third-world logistics: Fans, organisers must end the Soweto derby shambles

John Goliath|Published

The Soweto Derby remains the undisputed crown jewel of South African sport, yet Sunday’s 40-minute kick-off delay exposed a logistical rot that can no longer be ...

Elegant diplomacy served on a plate at the state dinner for King Charles III

Washington Post|Published

Explore the exquisite menu from President Trump’s state dinner with King Charles III, a beautiful blend of French sophistication and British honour, that highlights ...

SAMA supports WMA resolution backing childhood vaccination as global health priority

Staff Reporter|Published

The South African Medical Association urges a renewed focus on childhood immunisation, endorsing a global resolution that highlights the critical role of vaccines. ...

A lost letter, preserved in a little free library, sparks a friendship 23 years later

The Washington Post|Published

Katie Slocum pulled off her bookshelf a novel she had picked up at a little free library years before but had never opened. Flipping through Ann Patchett’s “State ...

These two good boys are the hardest-working staff at the airport

The Washington Post|Published

The wildlife patrol at West Virginia International Yeager Airport has gone to the dogs - specifically, to border collies Hercules and Ned.

A photo of a lion tells one story. Outside of the frame, there’s another.

The Washington Post|Published

The model of “fortress conservation” - protecting what’s inside a park while ignoring what happens outside - was born in the colonial era. The system was flawed ...

New real-time diabetes dashboard to tackle growing health crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

NHLS launches real-time diabetes dashboard in bid to curb silent epidemic

Urgent need for a cyber overhaul

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The recent wave of data breaches across South Africa does not constitute a series of isolated technical glitches, but rather a full-blown national security crisis. ...

A flight full of strangers celebrated this 2-year-old’s cancer recovery

The Washington Post|Published

About halfway through a flight from Dallas to San Diego, a flight attendant made an unusual announcement over the intercom. “Today we do have a very special passenger ...

‘Lolipop lady’ with remarkable past is a social media star in her 80s

The Washington Post|Published

Paulette Dorflaufer loves to dress up. Her job as a crossing guard starts at 7:15 a. m., but every morning she wakes early to assemble her elegant outfit and apply ...