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Business
How one poll transformed South Africa’s bond market fortunes
It took one influential opinion poll to ease anxiety among South African bond investors over the outcome of this month’s election.
In race to space, one startup is betting on candle wax
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Sport
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LIVE | IPL: Faf's RCB win 5 in a row to keep playoff hopes alive
LIVE scoring, commentary and match reports from the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League scheduled from 22 March to 26 May.
Martin wins Ducati shootout at Le Mans, SA's Binder rips through field to finish 8th
Braai tongs can wait a little longer as 'Bone Collector' makes 40 look like the new 30
U20 Rugby Championship: Coach Nhleko hails Junior Boks' grit in comeback win over Argentina
Down memory lane: When Tiger, McIlroy captured Major wins at Valhalla
Entertainment
Meet Hollywood's newest interviewer: Star dog Messi set on Cannes takeover thanks to a tech twist
He's gone from Palm Dog victor to red-carpet interviewer; meet Messi, the Oscar-winning Border Collie set on turning heads at 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest
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World
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DEVELOPING | Gaza deaths pass 35 000, UN rights chief says full Rafah offensive 'cannot take place'
The USA and others have expressed deep concern about the consequences of a full Israeli ground assault on Rafah.
Egypt says it will support South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
Italy's white-collar mafia is making a business killing
Iraq hopes oil reserves will exceed 160 billion barrels, says minister
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Africa
In Nigeria, Prince Harry promotes Invictus Games for veterans
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Arts + Culture
Brushes, toes, and brainpower: Viral Dutch artist amazes, crafting masterpieces with hands and feet
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'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
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
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
Taming the beast: Learn to manage your anger for a happier, healthier you
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Motoring
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Wellness
A vital Mother's Day memo: Empowering moms against SA's silent struggle with perinatal depression
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'I lost 61kgs and now people are nicer to me': South Africans reveal the complexities of weight loss
Books
Evita, romance, lies and poetry: Franschhoek Literary Festival tickets are selling out fast
Do not miss the Franschhoek Literary Festival that will take place from Friday 17 May to Sunday 19 May in Franschhoek.
'Taking my story back': Barbara Boswell's new novel about love and politics, The Comrade's Wife
WATCH | Book of the Month: Saving SA authors share the story behind the DA's lone KZN victory
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
Wine
For moms, by moms: A selection of Mother's Day wines
In celebration of Mother's Day, we've curated a selection of top-rated wines made by world-class winemakers who also happen to be mothers themselves.
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Travel
Fish River Canyon hikers struggling with limited water, but NWR says 2024 trips should go ahead
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London return for under R10K? Secrets to snagging affordable flights to Europe's cheap(er) cities
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
Food
'It's about creating a legacy': Tashas Group holds on to SA while eyeing international expansion
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This cheese has impressed experts to become the Dairy Product of the Year
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ANC exploits MK Party's divisions amid Zuma-Khumalo fallout
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