Slow Food's 'visionary' founder Carlo Petrini dies

AFP|Published

The Italian journalist and writer from Piedmont founded Slow Food in 1986, in protest against the opening of the first fast food restaurants in the country.

Wine consumption slides in 2025

AFP|Published

Consumption slid by 2.7 percent last year to 208 million hectolitres, taking the cumulative drop since 2018 to 14 percent.

Woodstock Brewery's Funky Monk's wins best beer in Africa at the 2026 African Beer Cup

Gerry Cupido|Published

Woodstock Brewery has made a significant mark in the craft beer scene by winning the prestigious title of Best Beer in Africa at the 2026 African Beer Cup for its ...

Two seconds decide Vasco yacht race in dramatic East London finish

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

300 nautical miles, two seconds: Vasco race ends in thriller

Watch VideoLions hopeful over key trio ahead of historic URC quarter-final against Leinster

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Lions are gearing up for a pivotal URC quarter-final against Leinster, with hopes high that captain Francke Horn and key players Henco van Wyk and Quan Horn ...

Watch VideoBulls hope to give Ruan Nortje big present for 150th match and postpone his Japan trip

John Goliath|Published

From celebrating lock Ruan Nortje’s monumental 150th match to brushing off Munster’s injury reshuffles, the Bulls are focused entirely on their own knockout structures. ...

Watch VideoURC quarter-finals: Five areas the Stormers must nail against Cardiff to power into semis

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers seek revenge against Cardiff in the URC quarter-finals, but they must address key shortcomings to secure a semi-final spot.

India's motor-rickshaws get aTrump makeover

AFP|Published

The US embassy said it is providing thousands of vehicle covers emblazoned with Trump's face and the US flag for the ubiquitous three-wheeled taxi rickshaws plying ...

Overcoming challenges: the journey of a young South African in higher education

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa reflects on a decade of educational reform, one young man's journey illustrates the potential unlocked through dedication and support. Dive into ...

Billie Jean King just graduated from college at 82

The Washington Post|Published

Despite her long list of accolades, the unfinished degree bothered her. On May 18, at age 82, King walked across the stage at California State University at Los ...

Owl trapped in concrete gets painstaking feather transplant

The Washington Post|Published

But there was a problem that stopped rescuers from returning the owl to the wild: His right wing made a whooshing sound when he flew. Great horned owls’ feathers ...

The concierge who’s spent half a century catering to guests’ every whim

The Washington Post|Published

He said yes to Joe Walsh, the Eagles guitarist who requested matches to smoke in his room. Yes to the Indian bride who wanted to borrow an elephant for her grand ...

Another Pope Leo warned about modernization — in 1891

The Washington Post|Published

In 1891, Pope Leo XIII issued a major document to grapple with what he saw as the most pressing issue of his time: the plight of the working class and socioeconomic ...

Pope elevates AI ethics to a religious imperative with first encyclical

The Washington Post|Published

Leo urged that AI be used to improve conditions for workers and he called for limiting the power of technology companies over the vast computing resources that could ...

Man returns $30 000 in cash he found in the bathroom

The Washington Post|Published

A Florida man walked into a Wawa bathroom in Palm Beach County, Florida, carrying a black fanny pack that contained proceeds from selling his Pokémon collectibles: ...

Cancer survivorship: More than just surviving diagnosis

Staff Reporter|Published

Throughout the journey of cancer, the support and understanding of communities are crucial. As we mark International Cancer Survivors Month, let's embrace and uplift ...

University of Cape Town secures licence for medical device manufacturing, revolutionising local healthcare innovation

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the University of Cape Town’s Biomedical Engineering Research Centre as it embarks on a transformative journey, moving from research innovation to real-world ...

Southern African Wildlife College and LEAD Conservation launch innovative partnership for conservation education

Staff Reporter|Published

Breaking new ground in conservation, the Southern African Wildlife College and LEAD Conservation unite to enhance training and education, promising a sustainable ...

Legal battle heats up over seismic surveys along South Africa’s coast

Staff Reporter|Published

As offshore seismic surveys threaten coastal livelihoods, the legal challenge over government approvals escalates. Discover the implications for small-scale fishers ...