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Cricket SA defends travel packages amid Newlands New Year's Test ticketing backlash
Zaahier Adams|Published

Cricket SA defends travel packages amid Newlands New Year's Test ticketing backlash ...

031 Festival offers a feast of fun shows

Staff Reporter|Published

This year’s festival promises a celebration of South African theatre, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, music and solo performance.

Watch VideoAndries Sebola urges Orlando Pirates to stay calm in title decider against Orbit College

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Andries Sebola warned Orlando Pirates against complacency and urged the players to stick to their normal game in the must-win finale.

Watch VideoWayne Arendse advises Mamelodi Sundowns to stick to their style to beat AS FAR in CAF final

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Former player Wayne Arendse urges Sundowns to maintain their flair and score an extra goal to conquer AS FAR in Morocco and win the CAF Champions League.

When did humans start shaking hands? And why?

The Conversation|Published

Handshakes can be traced back to ancient societies, but the exact origins are somewhat mysterious. It is often said – although difficult to prove – that the gesture ...

The home of a Pinetown pioneer

Frank Chemaly|Published

The old picture today is a very early picture of Pinetown showing Meller House, the home of Victorian settler and early Pinetown pioneer Henry James Meller.

Africa Day 2026: Water as the linchpin for sustainable development in Africa

Dr Harrison Pienaar and Dr Lester Goldman|Published

This Africa Day, the African Union's declaration shines a spotlight on water as a vital resource underpinning sustainable development. As climate challenges mount, ...

R127 billion budget: South Africa's police continue on path of insanity

Jacob Tseko Mofokeng|Published

This latest budget update highlights a critical choice for South Africa: will we continue the cycle of funding a flawed policing model, or will we take bold steps ...

Court challenge to release three elephants from Joburg Zoo

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A landmark legal action aims to free Johannesburg Zoo’s elephants, citing concerns for their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The case also raises ...

South Africa's AI education gap: Are we ready for the future?

Celeste Labuschagne|Published

This article delves into the urgency of integrating AI into South Africa's education system amid a backdrop of indecision and unfulfilled promises, urging a comprehensive ...

President Ramaphosa's defence of constitutional democracy amidst political turmoil

Sifiso Sonjica|Published

As South Africa marks a significant historical milestone, the resilience of its democracy faces tests anew. Can the President’s commitment to constitutionalism and ...

Fox caught in act of stealing hot dogs

The Washington Post|Published

A constable was on patrol in Blairmore, Alberta, when she spotted a red-haired fox carrying five or six full hot dogs in its mouth.

These grandparents sit on benches, ready to talk to strangers who need them

The Washington Post|Published

Friendship Bench was founded by Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatrist in Zimbabwe, and recognizes elders as respected leaders in their community.

Cow trip: a heartwarming rescue of calves and a father's transformation

Joanna Zelman/The Washington Post|Published

Join Joanna Zelman and her father, Jared, on an extraordinary adventure as they rescue two calves from a dairy farm in Vermont and transport them to a sanctuary ...

Leading scientists mobilise against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

Leading African scientists have launched an urgent intervention following the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency over a rising Ebola outbreak in East ...

Stomach bugs, not hantavirus, are the bigger threat on cruises

The Washington Post|Published

Despite recent headlines about a rare hantavirus outbreak, common stomach bugs remain the most frequent health risk on cruise ships, with gastrointestinal illnesses ...

Angela Yeung delivers 8849 bras across South Africa after Everest summit

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

One year after her Everest summit, Angela Yeung has delivered on her pledge to provide 8 849 bras to women and girls across South Africa, restoring dignity and hope ...

South Africa condemns abduction of nationals on humanitarian Gaza mission

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa's government has issued a strong condemnation of the illegal abduction of its citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, emphasising the importance ...

Meet Merla, the beagle who busted air travelers for 100 meat sandwiches and more

The Washington Post|Published

In a 10-hour shift, Merla had ferreted out beef sausages from Kenya; pork possibly from Serbia; milk products, pork sausage and hamburgers from Japan; plant roots ...

The mental health benefit of striking up conversations with strangers

The Washington Post|Published

" I worried more about whether I would remember a neighbor’s name than I did about whether I would seem kind. But it turns out, the research shows that if I’m warm ...