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Deaths of initiates must come to end

Every year we hear how initiates die, especially in the Eastern Cape. More than 20 initiates have lost their lives during the initiation season, which runs until mid-January, adding to the 34 who died earlier this year.

Better prepared for tsunamis

It's heartbreaking to hear survivors speaking about the tsunami that claimed more than 220,000 lives on Boxing Day 20 years ago.

Airline back after attack

Japan Airlines said its systems were up and running again after a cyberattack yesterday caused delays to domestic and international flights.

Bid to oust acting leader

South Korea's opposition said yesterday it had filed an impeachment motion against acting president Han Duck-soo, in an escalating row over the composition of the Constitutional Court which would decide whether to remove his predecessor from office.

Train honours Sri Lanka's dead

Just inland from the crashing waves on Sri Lanka's palm-fringed shores, the train slowly came to a stop yesterday - marking the moment a deadly tsunami hit 20 years ago.

Survivors Tell Tales of Horror

Remembrance: Tears Flow for Tsunami Victims

Bakhmut exiles still live in hope

Anna Holubtsova was getting ready to sing at the concert organised in Kyiv by the Bakhmut administration, exiled since Russian forces devastated and seized their eastern Ukrainian city.

Cure for hangovers

Men in white coats tell us that hangovers are caused by the excessive intake of alcohol.

Council chamber refurbishment scandal

The heart of local government is the complex in Braamfontein, yet the city is spending millions renting office space after \"structural defects\" were discovered.

Where does revenue go?

DA caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku asks where the money from JPC rental agreements and other contracts go.

Deaths were avoidable

\"The board of directors of the JPC must consider taking appropriate action against Ms Botes,\" said retired judge Sisi Khampepe's report that investigated the deaths of 76 people when a fire broke out in the Usindiso building in the CBD over a year ago.

CEO faces unanswered allegations

Helen Botes, CEO of JPC, has seemingly relied on powerful political connections to keep her in her position, despite a number of serious allegations levelled against her.

Wrack and ruin - JPC 'fails' people

The Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) has buried its head in the sand, choosing not to comment on allegations of fraud, corruption and financial mismanagement, ostensibly costing residents of the city millions, if not billions of rands annually.

SA ends year with food inflation at a record low

After inflation increased again at the beginning of 2024, it ended the year remarkably lower, although economists expect that inflation will increase again next year.

Teen moms a concern

SCOURGE: CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 13 HAVE BABIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Moz Unrest Affects Tourism

Holidays: Violence Forces Travel Agencies to Make Mass Cancellations of Bookings

Joburg 'struggles to live up to world-class city aspirations'

As City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero this week reflected on challenges and resilience in his year-end appraisal of the metro's performance, experts yesterday said Joburg has struggled to live up to its aspirations of being a world-class city.

Pope Launches Jubilee Year

Celebrations: Sends Heart-Felt Thoughts and Prayers for the Victims of Wars

Power-packed mix in entries for King's Plate

Racing fans got a nice Christmas present when the 17 entries for the L'Ormarins King's Plate were unwrapped.

Manufacturing sector sheds most jobs in Q2 with 17 000 losses

Economic headwinds have intensified job losses across multiple industries in South Africa, leaving a growing number of workers without a stable source of income.

Horror at frail care home

ALLEGATIONS: CLAIMS OF CRUELTY, ABUSE BY CONVICTED SOUTH COAST FRAUDSTER

Pope Pleads for 'Arms Silenced'

Pope Francis called for \"arms to be silenced\" around the world in his Christmas address on Wednesday, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the \"extremely grave\" humanitarian situation in Gaza.

See Himalayas by hot air balloon

Pokhara - With Nepal's snowy Himalayan peaks as a backdrop, the sky above Pokhara transformed into a vibrant canvas of colours for the country's first hot air balloon festival.

Tshwane police officer killed

VIOLENCE: METRO COP SHOT DEAD 'BY PARTNER'

Plenty on the line in Tests

With so much on the line in the Test series starting on Thursday, the Proteas can be forgiven for losing to Pakistan in the ODI series last week, but only if they deliver in the five-day campaign.

BUCS TO BOUNCE BACK?

PREMIERSHIP: RIVEIRO LOOKS TO PIRATES TO GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS

'Beaten Proteas can fight for title'

Despite falling in a 3-0 defeat to Pakistan in their ODI series which concluded on Sunday, Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter remains confident his squad can put up a fight for the title at next year's Champions Trophy tournament.

'Joshua bout only fight left for Fury'

Tyson Fury has been told the \"only fight\" left for him after his points decision defeat in a world heavyweight boxing title bout with champion Oleksandr Usyk is an all-British clash against Anthony Joshua.

Sharks brace for Stormers

Sharks head coach John Plumtree (above) said the Stormers will target the same three areas the Bulls did in their United Rugby Championship (URC) game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Jacobs gets Black Caps call-up

Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up yesterday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of Mitchell Santner's tenure as white-ball captain.