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The Weekend Wrap

Cricket SA’s latest controversy, Dricus du Plessis eyes history, and a fake UN representative masquerades in South Africa.

What the Teeger case illustrates is just how difficult it is to devise (and consistently apply) a clear set of free speech principles to ensure the fair and consistent regulation of controversial statements made by members and captains of national sporting teams.

By Pierre de Vos

Tim Cohen On Davos 2024@0.25x_f38128

Three-quarters of fishing vessels worldwide have been inaccessible to public scrutiny and are potentially operating illegally, but AI has just tracked them down.

By Don Pinnock

Three-quarters of fishing vessels worldwide have been inaccessible to public scrutiny and are potentially operating illegally, but AI has just tracked them down.

By Don Pinnock

Last week, South Africa set an inspiring tone of international solidarity around human rights, displaying a wealth of legal excellence mobilised towards the righteous cause of the protection of the life and dignity of the Palestinian people at the International Court of Justice.

By Zukiswa Pikoli

The 30-year-old’s record reads six fights and six wins, four by technical knockouts. The burly fighter is clearly a force to be reckoned with and his upcoming opponent, Sean Strickland, won’t be taking him lightly.

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Nhlanhla Sizani (24) actively participated in police activities and events as a youth ambassador for safety and security. He spoke at police events about integrity and convinced the authorities he was one of their own.

By Velani Ludidi

With nearly 20 polls this year, can a floundering AU give elections the attention they desperately need?

By Jakkie Cilliers

A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent.

By Sara Byala

The Eat Out awards do not shape the restaurant landscape, but their judges do have the ability to shape the dining public’s opinion. They therefore work for us. And we should hold them accountable.

By Kobus van der Merwe

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