The Weekend Wrap
Has Minister Gayton McKenzie really donated his salary to charity? We break down the two-pot retirement reform; and explore four health habits of centenarians.
Last month, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie pledged to donate his full salary to a foundation he would establish in the name of missing schoolgirl Joshlin Smith. Then he said he would donate his salary elsewhere. Has anything happened?
By Rebecca Davis and Nonkululeko Njilo
‘When you play for the top position in The Johungersburg Games, don’t give up your day job, and certainly don’t bother decorating your office.’ – African proverb
By Malibongwe Tyilo
Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu’s recent public spats reveal that their friendship has truly ended, confirming that the split is genuine.
By Velani Ludidi
Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu’s recent public spats reveal that their friendship has truly ended, confirming that the split is genuine.
By Velani Ludidi
An insider view into the inner workings of the ANC, and a dystopian novel that explores the idea of a breakaway Cape Republic.
By Ferial Haffajee
The number of people living to 100 is rising. Diet, medication use, sleep and where you live could all contribute.
By Zhaoli Dai-Keller and Perminder Sachdev
The number of centenarians around the world rose from 151,000 in 2000 to 573,000 in 2021. People are living longer, and we can expect to see more people reach 100 in the years to come.
By Zhaoli Dai-Keller and Perminder Sachdev
The ever-restless sea follows the movements of the moon and sun. It’s shaped by the wind into great swells and troughs. And it stacks up on east coasts by inertia from the spin of the Earth. Sea level might seem like a moving target, but it is precisely measured in millimetres.
By Don Pinnock
Once upon a time, ‘emulsifier’ was just one word in a long list of additives we had grown used to seeing on the ingredient labels of a vast range of the processed foods we eat, but believed to be ‘inert’ – without any effect one way or another.
By Adèle Sulcas
Amid all the hype, scepticism is beginning to emerge. Investors are questioning whether AI mania has outpaced reality. Is there a viable path to long-term profitability?
By Natale Labia
After years of workshops, implementation dates moving back and forth and endless debate about how it would work, the two-pot retirement reform implementation date is around the corner. Here’s how it will work from 1 September 2024.
By Neesa Moodley
The campaign to free Pretoria Zoo’s elephants lasted for years and included accusations and protests. But finally, the zoo’s last elephant, Charlie, is back in the wilds.
By Don Pinnock
There was massive oversubscription for the Springboks versus All Blacks clash at DHL Stadium, but the Stormers have kept some tickets back for sale. CEO Johan le Roux explains how the ticketing system will reward loyal supporters.
By Craig Ray
Spring is in a few days. Heritage Month is in September, which is celebrated with braaing. Maybe now is the time to practise making pap.
By Ray Mahlaka
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