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Belgium's centuries-old craft beers are favourites

Winding between copper vats and oak barrels, a cluster of early morning visitors filed through a cavernous Brussels building for an up-close peek at craft beers brewed using a centuries-old method - before sampling the result.

MK party is all about secret plots

In just a few days, the light will go out in an estimated one million households because of outdated prepaid meters.

It's time to overhaul the justice system

Judgments must be fair and convicts must serve their full sentences, writes Gina B.

Why are prepaid meters costly?

The deadline for recording Eskom prepaid meters is almost here.

Boks look to end off year with bang

The Springboks are on the verge of recording their best northern hemisphere tour since 2013 when they take on Wales in Cardiff today.

ANC links with Iran unwise

South Africa's growing alignment with Iran is not only abysmally amoral, but may prove to be spectacularly unwise.

Why slow repo rate easing is apt

This week's announcement by the monetary policy committee of the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points may not have been by as much as most people wanted, but the conservative approach could have a positive impact down the line as we are still living in uncertain economic times.

Russia fires new ballistic missile

PUTIN'S THREAT: 'WARNING' TO UKRAINE AND WEST

Washington 'still hostile'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang's past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed its \"unchanging\" hostility towards his country, state media said yesterday, months ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Argentina supports Israel

'Ignores Israel's legitimate right to self-defence against attacks by terrorists.'

Marauding elephants irk Gabon villagers

In heavily forested Gabon, elephants are increasingly wandering into villages and destroying crops, angering the local population, who demand the power to stop the critically endangered animals in their tracks.

Municipality probes claims of nepotism

The Vhembe district municipality in Limpopo is investigating allegations of nepotism and interference in a recruitment process against executive mayor Freda Nkondo and other officials.

Chimps refine tool use

Simpler behaviours seem less tied to migration, scientists say.

'Hurdles to economic growth in policy arena'

Growing South Africa's economy is bound to be daunting as long as the major political players in the government of national unity pursue diametrically opposite economic policies.

Illegal miners nabbed with R3m gold

Four suspects have been arrested after they were found with gold-bearing material worth more than R3 million in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), police said yesterday.

Contraband in prisons on the rise

The frequency with which contraband smuggling is being identified in prisons is increasing.

‘The rot has set in’

PARLY: CHAIR WARNS OF POSSIBLE LOTTERY COMMISSION COLLAPSE

'Overhaul policy, dump protectionism to stimulate growth'

A leading development think-tank has cautioned authorities against protectionism that would stifle export-based economic growth.

SA rugby on brink of D-day

Sports minister meets unions, having urged further talks.

Pension fund baddies named

FSCA PUBLISHES LIST OF THOUSANDS OF COMPANIES NOT PAYING CONTRIBUTIONS

Cyber attacks cost SA R360m as security still neglected

Some of the most damaging data breaches have cost South African organisations more than R360 million in the past three years, according to PwC's Global Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025: South Africa report.

Activists call for more focus on gender-based violence

Activists and civil society groups are urging the government to halt the implementation of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Acts and focus on amending it to align with the 2018 declaration and the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.

SA is losing femicide war

FAILURE: ALMOST HALF OF FEMALE MURDER INVESTIGATIONS DON'T IDENTIFY PERPETRATORS

SA rugby's men of iron

World Rugby Player of the Year: Springbok contenders

Charles' crowning cost UK R1.6bn

King Charles III's coronation last year cost British taxpayers £72 million (about R1.6 billion), official accounts released on Thursday revealed.

Walk Of Stars for Mes/dan success

First run in 2014, the Dubai Creek Mile (Listed) has been a key prep for the Al Maktoum Mile, the first major race for dirt milers in the UAE.

Alchahine stands out in Abu Dhabi

The return of smart HM Alchahine headlines the seven-race card at Abu Dhabi tomorrow.

Paisley Park to show he still has a winning touch

One has to go back to December 2022 to find the last time Paisley Park was led into the winner's enclosure.

Cup draw function sets the tone

Murphy adds international flair to meeting.

Star power falls short

Hollywood stars including Eva Longoria and Dominic West this week attended a centuries-old charity wine auction in the French town of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines, though the sums raised fell short of expectations.