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I review noise-cancelling headphones for a living, and this simple trick can boost sound quality and battery life

Interested in giving your ANC headphones' battery life and sound quality a bump? Let me explain how.

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These noise-canceling headphones blow away Sony's WH-1000XM5

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones deliver amazing battery life and great audio for less than Sony's signature cans.

Tom’s Guide

Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: "Do exactly what they say on the tin"

For general use as a pair of wireless earbuds, Denon's Noise Cancelling Earbuds are a really solid rival to the likes of Apple and Samsung.

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A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war

South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?

Al Jazeera

Harry Oppenheimer biography shows the South African mining magnate’s hand in economic policies

In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo shows that there is still mileage to be made in the study of dead white males who played a role in the making of South Africa. Based on…

The Conversation

South Africa’s pact with Russia – and its actions – cast doubt on its claims of non-alignment

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This position was placed in doubt when US Ambassador Ruben Brigety claimed recently that he had evidence that South African arms and ammunition were loaded on a Russian ship in December…

The Conversation

South Africa cholera outbreak re-ignites anger over service delivery

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South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would 'welcome' Putin

The South African government has come under growing pressure after it declined to release cargo documents relating to the visit by a Russian ship that the United States alleges collected a consignment of weapons for Moscow

The Independent UK

Corruption in South Africa: former CEO's explosive book exposes how state power utility was destroyed

One repeated theme of the memoir Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom, by Andre de Ruyter, former CEO of South Africa’s troubled power utility, Eskom, is that “negligence and carelessness had become cemented into the organisation”.

The Conversation

Data | Apathy of family and high costs hinder maternal healthcare

In 28% of the cases, either the husband or the family deemed antenatal care visits unnecessary for the pregnant woman

The Hindu

Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 are noise cancellation cans with Sensory Bass tech

Fifty hours of ANC-on battery life and brain-rattling bass power grab your attention

Irish Mirror

AirPods Pro just got new rival as iconic audio brand unveils noise-cancelling earbuds

Technics is launching its new EAH-AZ80 flagship noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds alongside a new iteration of its former flagship EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds. Here’s everything you need to know about these potential AirPods Pro rivals.

Tom’s Guide

Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 review: stunning ANC earbuds change the game

The Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds combine amazing noise cancellation and voice isolation, great sound and comfortable fit.

Creative Bloq

Technics EAH-AZ80 review: grown-up and thoroughly convincing in-ears

Technics' top-end true wireless in-ears bring a first to the market and are largely impressive earbuds overall

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The Week

Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin promised African nations that he would write off their debts and provide free grain in an attempt to bolster alliances across the continent at a two-day summit in St Petersburg last month.

The Conversation

The Plot to Save South Africa: masterful account of an assassination that nearly derailed efforts to end apartheid

I was about to set off to the airport on the morning of 10 April 1993 to cover the great American boxer Muhammad Ali’s arrival in Johannesburg when the news came through: Chris Hani had been murdered.

The Independent UK

South Africa minister denies extensive ANC corruption at power utility, concedes 'naughty' few

A senior South African government minister denied Wednesday there was extensive corruption within the ruling African Nations Congress party in relation to the country’s financially-crippled power utility

What Hi-Fi?

AirPods-inspired Beats Studio Buds + offer "balanced sound", improved ANC and a new transparent finish

Beats' new Studio Buds + wireless earbuds boast all-day battery, improved ANC and sound quality, and spatial audio.

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The Guardian - UK

Winnie & Nelson by Jonny Steinberg; The Plot to Save South Africa by Justice Malala – review

A beautiful and sad portrait of the Mandelas’ marriage of opposites is an insightful study of two huge characters, while a gripping and important book reveals how the ANC leader rescued his riven country from civil war

Tom’s Guide

I test headphones for a living and these 5 underrated noise-cancellers are worth considering

These headphones may not rank top for noise cancellation, but they all sound great and many cost less than Bose and Sony flagship ANC models.

France 24

Thirty-five years on, murder of anti-apartheid activist Dulcie September still unsolved

On March 29, 1988, South African anti-apartheid activist Dulcie September was shot dead at close range in central Paris. In the 1970s, she had been imprisoned in her home country for her activities against the apartheid regime. Upon her release, she had been authorised to leave South Africa on the…

The Conversation

Namibia and South Africa's ruling parties share a heroic history - but their 2024 electoral prospects look weak

Namibian president Hage Geingob used his recent state visit to South Africa to also address a meeting of the national executive committee of the governing party, the African National Congress (ANC). This underscored the ANC’s historic ties to Namibia’s governing party, South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo).

Tom’s Guide

Sony WF-C700N vs. Sony WF-C500: Which are the best entry-level earbuds?

Sony’s $119 noise-cancelling earbuds fight it out against their $99 non-noise cancelling sibling to determine the best value true wireless earbuds overall.

The Guardian - AU

There are lessons in South Africa’s historic referendum. We have the power to change Australia

The outcomes of the referendum to move away from apartheid were undeniably positive – voting Yes to the voice will reaffirm this spirit

Al Jazeera

Putin ICC warrant debate goes on in South Africa: What to know

Many in government and opposition are united in proclaiming South Africa’s reluctance to arrest Putin when he visits.

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