The Weekend Wrap
Reviewing power tariffs; tips to reduce your electricity usage as costs soar; and are teen-only Instagram accounts enough to keep kids safe online?
There are small signs that the cost of living crisis may slowly ease over the next few months, but a major battle might be about to begin. The promises of politicians on power prices can no longer defy the laws of physics and economics.
By Stephen Grootes
There’s only one choice ahead of us: We, the news media, will continue to fulfil our sacred duty. The news we report will remain based in fact. We will defend Truth.
By Branko Brkic and Maria Ressa
To suggest the South African government should throw money at anything other than core service delivery in the current climate might seem insane. But if anything is worth it, it might be the G20.
By Rebecca Davis
We asked you what you wanted to know about South Africa’s second Government of National Unity in 30 years. We’ve got the answers for you as we approach 100 days since GNU ministers were sworn in to form a government on 3 July, 2024.
By Ferial Haffajee and Sahra Heuwel
That Musk and Ramaphosa met is better than not meeting. Something could still eventuate (and let’s hope it does), but that doesn’t mean they overcame their stand-off.
By Tim Cohen
With soaring electricity costs the current hot topic, there has never been a better time to look at ways to reduce your electricity bill.
By Neesa Moodley
Simelane, Cabanac, Montana, Molefe, Shivambu! Need I say more?
By Malibongwe Tyilo
Ilvy Njiokiktjien’s exhibition at the Apartheid Museum explores the journeys of those born near apartheid’s ending three decades ago, meticulously documenting their daily lives since 2007.
By Kerry Simpson
The success of the Springboks has made rugby an attractive brand for sponsors to partner with and support. Rugby and the Boks are also an attractive vehicle for companies to unofficially piggybacking on.
By Craig Ray
Meta has revised how teenagers will experience Instagram. It’s a win – especially if it prompts parents to talk to their kids about online safety.
By Tama Leaver
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. The impacts of climate change are already having effects on our health. This is how older people are more susceptible.
By Julia Evans
It’s not often that news is still relevant six years later, but this story sure is. In fact, it will remain relevant as long as there are pretentious restaurants, and equally pretentious people wanting to spend their money in them.
By Tony Jackman
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