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Renaye Kramer — the ‘formidable’ theatre producer who stayed out of the photograph

OBITUARY

Renaye Kramer — the ‘formidable’ theatre producer who stayed out of the photograph

By Herman Lategan

Lightning strikes over italy’s coast and more from around the world

IN PICTURES

Lightning strikes over italy’s coast and more from around the world

By Daily Maverick Photo Team

Centurion home of Dalai Lama’s SA representative firebombed, second time this year

NARROW ESCAPE

Centurion home of Dalai Lama’s SA representative firebombed, second time this year

By Peter Fabricius

Only 1.5% of SAPS DNA samples are processed within target time

FORENSIC FAILURE

Only 1.5% of SAPS DNA samples are processed within target time

By Vincent Cruywagen

Banyana Banyana’s Olympic charge gains pace after crushing win over Madagascar

SOCCER

Banyana Banyana’s Olympic charge gains pace after crushing win over Madagascar

By Yanga Sibembe

Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners

INPICTURES

Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners

By Daily Maverick Photo Team

Sibiya wiped phones before arrest, court hears, as alleged victims oppose bail

IN THE DOCK

Sibiya wiped phones before arrest, court hears, as alleged victims oppose bail

By Sikelelekile Pahlana and Nonkululeko Njilo

Labour Court halts Manamela’s bid to readvertise National Skills Fund CEO post

CRITICAL GAPS

Labour Court halts Manamela’s bid to readvertise National Skills Fund CEO post

By Siyabonga Goni

SA body goes to World Aquatics for right to govern water polo

INDEPENDENCE QUEST

SA body goes to World Aquatics for right to govern water polo

By Craig Ray

Watch – Zapiro presents: 2026 World News Day (Feat. King Kong)

VIDEO

Watch – Zapiro presents: 2026 World News Day (Feat. King Kong)

By Zapiro

Sassa pensioner beats stalled government housing project to build her own home

GROUNDUP

Sassa pensioner beats stalled government housing project to build her own home

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana

Can SA teams break the Champions Cup semifinal ceiling for European glory?

NEW FRONTIER

Can SA teams break the Champions Cup semifinal ceiling for European glory?

By Jon Cardinelli

Four dead after gunman opens fire at ANCYL Ekurhuleni memorial

KATLEHONG KILLINGS

Four dead after gunman opens fire at ANCYL Ekurhuleni memorial

By Felix Dlangamandla and Reitumetse Pilane

Nelson Mandela Bay’s R5m pitch problem — World Cup stadium loses two PSL games

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Nelson Mandela Bay’s R5m pitch problem — World Cup stadium loses two PSL games

By Andisa Bonani

What the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum actually said

XENOBAROMETER

What the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum actually said

By Sean Christie

Watch — Ekurhuleni murders: What we know about the killings of 12 women

VIDEO

Watch — Ekurhuleni murders: What we know about the killings of 12 women

By Reitumetse Pilane

Proteas point to ‘soft dismissals’ after batting collapse hands Australia first Test

SERIES SETBACK

Proteas point to ‘soft dismissals’ after batting collapse hands Australia first Test

By Yanga Sibembe

Former Springbok coach Jake White will lead ‘best-prepared’ Fiji to RWC 2027

SECOND CHANCE

Former Springbok coach Jake White will lead ‘best-prepared’ Fiji to RWC 2027

By Craig Ray

Gqeberha businessman faces criminal investigation over anti-LGBTQIA+ conduct

NPA REFERRAL

Gqeberha businessman faces criminal investigation over anti-LGBTQIA+ conduct

By Kyran Blaauw

Outgoing NSFAS boss Carrim praises gains while lamenting leadership turmoil

INTERVIEW

Outgoing NSFAS boss Carrim praises gains while lamenting leadership turmoil

By Siyabongi Goni

Suspects in court, but search for Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s killer continues

EKURHULENI KILLINGS

Suspects in court, but search for Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s killer continues

By Reitumetse Pilane