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Angry Ben Youssef hits back at critics
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has vehemently dismissed the notion that their failure to have a consistent starting XI means they are still experimenting.
A better way must be found to protect young initiates
In December, just like around June, thousands of boys from the Eastern Cape head to the mountains to undergo ulwaluko (initiation) — a rite of passage which culminates in them returning as men. We pride ourselves in this custom which brings so much joy and happiness, especially during the homecoming ceremonies. However, it is a custom that has equally brought so much sorrow and tears to some families who lose their boys while going through the ritual.
DD271125 WORLD LEAD option Filipino migrant fisher’s death shows industry abuses
When the body of 25-year-old Filipino fisherman Sam Dela Cruz was returned to his shipmates after his sudden death in Somalia, they placed his body in the ship’s freezer to take him home to his family.
Urban Connection celebrates 33 years with concert
SA is set to bring a festive musical experience to East London as they celebrate 33 years in the music industry.
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Trainers in war of words ahead of SA title clash Thongwana’s handler stokes the fires in radio interview ahead of Teyisi fight
The tension ahead of the SA junior-flyweight title clash between rivals Siseko Teyisi and Athenkosi Thongwana moved up a notch when their handlers engaged in a war of words, with one of them prepared to bet money on the outcome.
You don’t have to pay fines at roadblocks, says legal expert
Often the issue of paying outstanding traffic fines at roadblocks becomes a topic of debate whose conclusion is sometimes left hanging on social media.
Development agency staff without critical medical and insurance coverChris Hani municipality has failed to pay employee’s monthly contributions since end of July
If employees at the Chris Hani Development Agency (CHDA) were to die or be involved in an accident today, not one of them would receive medical and insurance coverage.
The best TV shows of 2025
It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to look back at some of 2025’s small-screen highlights. Despite evidence of the persistent influence of algorithms on flattening content into cookie-cutter imitations, there were several smart, provocative and original shows.
Innocent Chigume ColumnAfrica’s ‘uhuru’ dream deferred by neo-colonial forces
The 1960s were hailed as the “Year of Africa”, a decade when the winds of change swept across the continent, bringing with them the promise of uhuru — freedom.