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Are Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 the best ANC earbuds? Here's what we found

With the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, Bose is trying to cement itself as the leader in wireless ANC earbuds. I think they're officially the ones to beat.

Android Central

Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ‘stay put’ in apartheid South Africa

For black people living in South Africa during apartheid, simply moving around the country was a fraught activity, let alone crossing its borders. This was especially the case for black women, who were “rock bottom of the racial pile”, as South African writer Lauretta Ngcobo expressed it.

The Conversation

As Israel struck Qatar, South Africans saw echo of last decade of apartheid

In the 70s and 80s, South Africa hit Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. Israel’s struck 8 nations this year.

Al Jazeera

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Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?

This is the third time the fiery opposition politician and leader of the left-wing EFF has been accused.

Al Jazeera

I tested some of the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds and now I’ll never spend more than $40

The JLab Go Pods ANC are the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds that you should genuinely consider buying.

TechRadar

Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?

General Rudzani Maphwanya’s comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.

Al Jazeera

I test audio gear for a living — here's my 5 favorite wireless earbuds under $100 with great sound

If you're on a strict budget, I can help you find a great pair of wireless earbuds to get those tunes on the go.

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I wasn’t expecting much from these $69 budget earbuds — but they actually impressed me with their punchy sound

The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are comfortable and boast effective ANC as well as great sound quality. But there's no wear detection or hi-res streaming support.

Tom’s Guide

I tested these $36 earbuds and now every other pair of budget earbuds are ruined for me

JLab Go Pods ANC are the best cheap earbuds on the market right now, there’s no doubt in my mind. The bass is loud and I love the premium features for $36.

Tom’s Guide

South Africa’s police serve the ANC insiders, not the people: here’s how it happened

After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and to create a service responsive to calls for assistance from the public.

The Conversation

How did Albert Luthuli, anti-apartheid hero, really die in 1967?

An inquest ruled Chief Luthuli, Nobel laureate, died when he was hit by a train, but new evidence casts doubt on that.

Al Jazeera

Nothing Headphone (1) review: Bringing the weird

Nothing’s first foray into headphones is a deft blow to the bow of Sony and Bose’s mighty fleets – but not quite enough to sink anything just yet.

Tom’s Guide

‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations hit South Africa police

Government under pressure as provincial police commissioner claims country’s police chief colluded with criminal gangs.

Al Jazeera

Nothing Headphone (1)

Our first listen to Nothing's first-ever over-ear headphones

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‘Waited for 40 years’: South Africa’s Cradock Four families want justice

Relatives of the victims of apartheid-era murders want the government to do more to hold perpetrators accountable.

The Conversation

The South African apartheid movement’s close relationship with the American right – then and now

The allegations of a “white genocide” against Afrikaner farmers that emerged during the tense Oval Office meeting between the US president, Donald Trump, and South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, on May 21 shocked many around the world. But it was merely the latest example of what has been a long-running…

The Conversation

One year on: South Africa’s coalition government boosted optimism, but will it last?

For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, the ruling African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in 2024. After 30 years in power, it had to form a coalition with 10 other political parties to govern the country. The creation of the “government of national unity”…

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I discovered these JBL noise-cancelling over-ear headphones' neat party piece, but it'll cost you...

JBL’s third generation of its Tour One wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones have a party piece – but it will cost you…

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the US and South Africa: Trump looks to his base and partners look elsewhere

Editorial: The president’s cynical ambush of Cyril Ramaphosa was not about American interests but racial grievances

The Guardian - US

Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa

US president intoned ‘death, death, death’ as he waved articles purporting to show violence against white minority

The Independent UK

South African party launches legal challenge against new diversity and equity labor law

South Africa’s second biggest political party has launched a legal challenge against a new labor law aimed at boosting the hiring of Black people and other groups in some industries

Radio France Internationale

South Africa to examine past failures to prosecute apartheid crimes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa this week announced a judicial inquiry to establish whether previous governments led by his ANC party deliberately blocked investigations and prosecutions of crimes committed during the apartheid era. Families of victims, who sued the government over its inaction, say they're satisfied but will continue their…

Al Jazeera

South Africa to hold inquiry on alleged hampering of apartheid prosecutions

The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case.

The Independent UK

South Africa to hold inquiry into whether prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes were blocked

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an inquiry to establish whether previous governments led by his party intentionally blocked investigations and prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: a brilliant reinvention

Bowers & Wilkins' best-ever noise-cancelling sees the Px7 S3 headphones soar to new heights –and offer wider appeal

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