SURGE: With diabetes currently South Africa’s leading underlying natural cause of death, claiming nearly 29 000 lives in 2024, a national campaign demands earlier diagnosis, reliable treatment and screening...
GAPS: With 569 women murdered in three months and more than 9 000 rapes reported, government concedes that stronger institutions have yet to deliver consistently timely justice for survivors… By WSAM Reporter...
TRAP: AI is helping fraudsters impersonate relatives, employers and trusted suppliers. Independent checks before paying — and swift action after a scam — can help limit the damage… By Annastacia Willemse An...
MORAL COMPASS: Former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos reflects on Mandela’s influence on his pursuit of peace and urges leaders to speak out when silence enables injustice… By Juan Manuel Santos...
RHETORIC: As parties draw ideological battle lines over coalition partners, Themba Khumalo argues that voters deserve leaders who can negotiate, compromise and deliver functioning municipalities… By Themba...
INSECURITY: A study at a rural Limpopo school reveals how hunger disrupts learners’ concentration, participation and attendance, prompting calls for stronger school feeding and support programmes… ByLusanda...
FRONTIER: Gazans are facing constant displacement because of the shifting “yellow line,” which poses a threat to their lives even when they are seemingly at a safe distance from it… By Ruwaida Amer Two...
EXPERIENCE: Cap Classique, Champagne and a new selection of non-alcoholic alternatives will share the spotlight as Franschhoek welcomes summer with a weekend of wine, food, music and fashion… By Len Maseko...
LEAPMOTOR C10 REEV: The premium mid-size SUV powered solely by an electric motor provides all the benefits of extended electric commuting but not without some cross lines… By Ali Mphaki It has a card...
ARTWORKS: An exhibition at Standard Bank Art Lab brings together corporate and private collections to explore the stories behind treasured artworks — and the responsibility of preserving them… By Jacob Mawela...
FESTIVE: Lira, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and The Parlotones headline annual Johannesburg tree-lighting celebration, with ballet, children’s activities and festive attractions adding to the occasion… By WSAM Reporter Hyde Park...
VISIBILITY: Africa’s expanding television and streaming market offers filmmakers fresh opportunities, but a six-country study warns that weak distribution, costly data and financing gaps are preventing local...
REGISTER: Legal expert warns that criminal-record checks alone are insufficient as education departments face a March 2027 deadline to screen employees against the child protection register… By Lehlohonolo...
UPSKILLING: Survey finds South African career changers questioning their qualifications’ future value, while healthcare, teaching and skilled trades rank highly for resilience to automation… By Leandré Morake More than...
DIETARY: A study across 193 countries projects major reductions in heart and kidney disease through potassium-enriched salt, with precautions needed for people at risk of high blood potassium… By Own Correspondent...
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