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Helen Zille: will competence, courage and a dose of arrogance be enough to get her elected as Johannesburg’s mayor?

Love her or loathe her, it is hard to deny that Helen Zille is one of the most remarkable politicians South Africa’s democracy has yet seen. Remarkable because she has served in so many high-profile public roles – as mayor of Cape Town, premier of the Western Cape province, leader…

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025

Africa’s borrowing costs are too high: the G20’s missed opportunity to reform rating agencies

One of the commitments the South African presidency of the G20 made in its policy priorities document at the beginning of 2025 was to push for fairer, more transparent sovereign credit ratings. And to address the high cost of capital caused by an illusive perception of high risk in developing…

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025

Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton

Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

'I thought I wouldn’t get out alive': Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page recalls harrowing kidnapping in South Africa

The actress says she was held hostage for 90 minutes by a taxi driver who threatened to strip her and take nude photos during a 2004 shoot

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Love Actually star Joanna Page says she was held hostage by taxi driver and told to strip while filming BBC series

Welsh actor was in South Africa filming ‘To the Ends of the Earth’ when alleged incident occurred

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

New Screening Campaign Uses Technology to Transform Cancer Care for Underserved Women

Designed with user accessibility in mindhe app offers voice input, offline access, and will provide guidance to nearby screening facilities once the maps are added.

International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025

Experts share top champagnes and sparkling wines to buy in the supermarket

From award-winning Aldi to Co-op bottles of fizz, these are the bargain bottles to try

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Graduated, now what? Survey of young Africans shows degrees don’t always land them a job

Study hard, get your degree, and then step confidently into a stable, well-paid job. That’s long been the assumption about how to secure a livelihood: in neat, predictable stages. But it is increasingly out of touch with reality. Secure jobs are no longer guaranteed after obtaining a tertiary qualification.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025

Did the Rapture Of Christians Happen? Here's What The Scriptures Say To Watch Out For

The prediction gained traction thanks to South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said that Jesus appeared to him in a dream in 2018 and revealed that the Rapture would happen on that date.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025

Elon Musk's Dad Errol in Shocking Scandal as Stepchildren Accuse Him of Long-Term Sexual Abuse

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has denied allegations of sexually abusing five children and stepchildren in both South Africa and California. The explosive claims shed light on the Musk family's long-standing estrangement.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025