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SETBACK: US funding shifts ripple through frontline services, leaving vulnerable patients scrambling for life-saving treatment… By Marecia Damons When Jade Lewis arrived to collect his methadone at a TB HIV Care drop...
Glitz, Buzz Mark 20 Years of Metro FM Awards
SPOTLIGHT: A star-studded night at the Durban ICC celebrates two decades of musical excellence, with standout wins, rising stars and a city-wide festive atmosphere… By Given Mashiloane and Priscilla Malinga The 20th...
Joy of Jazz 2026 line-up unveiled in style
LEGACY: An exclusive rooftop reveal in Braamfontein sets the tone for a globally rich and locally rooted 2026 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, promising collaboration, heritage and world-class performances… By Jacob Mawela...
Black business: IDC pushes back on bias claims
PRACTICE: : The Industrial Development Corporation insists its commitment to black industrialists remains intact, even as loan distress cases and governance concerns raise tough questions about its lending model and...
‘Ramaphosa’s municipal wake-up call rings hollow’
DELIVERY: After years of decay, the President rediscovers South Africa’s collapsing municipalities — offering familiar diagnoses, recycled solutions, and little sign that anything will actually change… By Themba Khumalo...
‘Why anti-migrant backlash will fail’
TIDE: Violence and rhetoric may be spreading, but the anti-migrant push is built on shaky ground and shrinking legitimacy… By Sekola Sello When I was a young lad at higher primary or elementary school, as it is called...
Slavery: ‘Reparations a legitimate struggle’
SYSTEMIC: The struggle for reparative justice unites the peoples of the Global South with a shared history of colonisation and unites the racialised and discriminated peoples of the world… By Guillermo R Barreto When...
LEEPEARL RIDES GQOM WAVE
EXPOSURE: Eastern Cape-born singer Leepearl turns rural roots into chart success, with her breakout Gqom hits earning national airplay, award nominations and a fast-growing fan base as she readies a new EP… By Siyabonga...
‘It’s Lit’ premieres with stark portrait of SA youth
SYMBOLISM: A haunting new short film uses poetry and surreal imagery to confront the broken promises of post-apartheid South Africa—and the resilience of a generation forced to find its own way… By WSAM...
The cancer men won’t talk about — until it’s too late
SIGNS: Testicular cancer is the leading cancer among young men, yet silence, stigma and delay are costing lives. Experts say a simple monthly self-check could be the difference between early treatment and late...
Common pregnancy medications linked to rising autism risk
DATA: Analysis of over six million births reveals a troubling association between widely prescribed drugs and increased autism risk, prompting calls for urgent review of treatment during pregnancy… By Own...
World Cup 26 Superstars: Sadio Mane
DREAM: From Bambali to global stardom, Sadio Mané remains the heartbeat of Senegal’s golden generation—now eyeing a statement run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with belief, experience and unfinished business… By WSAM...
World Cup 2026 ticket demand frenzy hits 500 Million
BUILD-UP: Demand for the expanded 48-team tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has surged to record levels, with FIFA selling nearly all tickets released so far—while concerns grow over affordability for...
HEAVY RAINS, FLOODS DRIVE SADC MALARIA SURGE
ALARM: Climate-driven flooding are fuelling a dangerous resurgence of malaria across Southern Africa — with Gauteng recording hundreds of cases and experts warning that years of progress towards elimination are at risk…...
Illicit cigarette surge chokes SA industry
SCOURGE: A UCT study shows illegal cigarettes now dominate South Africa’s market, draining billions in tax revenue and forcing formal players like BAT to scale back — as the government scrambles to regain control… By...
