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Makashule Gana — the man with President Ramaphosa’s head in his hands
IMPEACHMENT Q&A

Makashule Gana — the man with President Ramaphosa’s head in his hands

Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana will chair the impeachment committee that will decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future.

By Ferial Haffajee
ANALYSIS

ANC ices Sisisi Tolashe — but remains silent on second minister in SUV scandal

By Rebecca Davis
ANC ices Sisisi Tolashe — but remains silent on second minister in SUV scandal
GROUNDUP

Five claims by March and March’s leader — and what the evidence actually shows

By Daniel Steyn
Five claims by March and March’s leader — and what the evidence actually shows
COMPANIES

What Tiger Brands’ solid performance doesn’t say: jobs at risk, listeriosis unresolved

By Lindsey Schutters
What Tiger Brands’ solid performance doesn’t say: jobs at risk, listeriosis unresolved
BUDGET CRISIS

Joburg’s ‘unrealistic revenue targets’ led to R2bn unauthorised expenditure, Auditor-General finds

By Naledi Mashishi
Joburg’s ‘unrealistic revenue targets’ led to R2bn unauthorised expenditure, Auditor-General finds
Dead Weight
CARTOON

Dead Weight

By Zapiro
Naomi Osaka, tennis fashion and the politics of being seen
Court Couture

Naomi Osaka, tennis fashion and the politics of being seen

By Annemieke Thomaidis
Your office is costing you more than you think and it’s not just rent
SPONSORED CONTENT

Your office is costing you more than you think and it’s not just rent

By Trend Group
Where dolphins swim with everyone: Inside Gqeberha’s growing open-water community
FROM SPECTATOR TO SWIMMER

Where dolphins swim with everyone: Inside Gqeberha’s growing open-water community

By Gillian McAinsh
After the Bell: Jamie Oliver, keep the intrusive marketing out of my WhatsApp account
BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Jamie Oliver, keep the intrusive marketing out of my WhatsApp account

By Stephen Grootes
We analysed TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it revealed about the manosphere
THE CONVERSATION

We analysed TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it revealed about the manosphere

By Krista Fisher, Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Emily Lewis, Ruben Benakovic and Zac Seidler
Surfers chase ‘the most difficult big wave in the world’ at Dungeons
PHOTO ESSAY

Surfers chase ‘the most difficult big wave in the world’ at Dungeons

By Gunnar Oberhosel
SPONSORED CONTENT

Wits University tops Africa in global rankings, showcasing academic excellence

By Wits University
Wits University tops Africa in global rankings, showcasing academic excellence
FUEL OUTLOOK

More petrol pain at the pump while diesel users get welcome relief

By Ed Stoddard
More petrol pain at the pump while diesel users get welcome relief
XENOPHOBIC UNREST

Mass displacement as anti-immigrant violence explodes in Western Cape

By Matthew Hirsch
Mass displacement as anti-immigrant violence explodes in Western Cape
TEAM GUIDES — GROUP A

Bafana Bafana face uphill battle in tough group at 2026 Fifa World Cup

By David Čermák, Jesús Valdéz, Yanga Sibembe and Hyung Seo
SPONSORED CONTENT

Bitget Wallet expands crypto card availability to South Africa

By Bitget Wallet
OBITUARY

Emiliano Sandri: The La Perla founder who brought Mediterranean sophistication to Cape Town

By Herman Lategan
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK

Soul Buddyz turns kids into social change agents and SA’s next generation of young leaders

By Daniélle Schaafsma
Free to Grow: How parenting initiative helps to break cycles of abuse at home
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK

Free to Grow: How parenting initiative helps to break cycles of abuse at home

The Free to Grow programme helps working parents to develop nonviolent parenting skills, manage stress and resolve conflict. For some, this has transformed their relationships by removing the violence and trauma that once marked them.

By Siyabonga Goni
AGE OF THE ASSASSIN

Alleged ‘mastermind’ behind Nelson Mandela Bay prosecutor’s murder joins co-accused in the dock

By Riaan Marais
OPINIONISTA

It’s not enough: South Africa’s 25 litres of ‘basic water’ fails its constitutional test

By Anthony Kaziboni
ANTI-POOR OP-ED

Free basic water in Cape Town is not free and not affordable

By Femke Brandt and Sithandiwe Yeni
CARTOON

Locked in, trapped out

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS
Four must-read books this month: Obsession, identity and South Africa’s political future
BOOK REVIEWS

Four must-read books this month: Obsession, identity and South Africa’s political future

By Joy Watson
For the grater good: Cheese farm and Eskom collaboration restores Overstrand power
CHANGE MAKER

For the grater good: Cheese farm and Eskom collaboration restores Overstrand power

By Liz Clarke
Has SA found the sweet spot in dealing with traditional leadership under the Constitution?
OPINIONISTA

Has SA found the sweet spot in dealing with traditional leadership under the Constitution?

By Joel Netshitenzhe
Court finds Witness D murder accused could target witnesses and flee country
IN THE DOCK

Court finds Witness D murder accused could target witnesses and flee country

By Nonkululeko Njilo
Franschhoek’s floods are not only about an abnormal rainfall event, they are compound disasters
CLIMATE CHAOS OP-ED

Franschhoek’s floods are not only about an abnormal rainfall event, they are compound disasters

By Kevin Winter

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