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Small book with a big message

“You’ve got a book to write. Stop playing games,” my publisher tells me in her ever-so-sexy guttural voice.

High-powered Trump, Putin must end wars

Money spent on weapons could have been used to build new cities, writes Bob Gillies.

Effects of inequality hit home hard

The name, Red Ants, a private eviction and security firm of Johan Bosch, sends a chill down the spine of many destitute blacks.

Long may Bosch's form continue

It's been a whirlwind week for South African cricketer Corbin Bosch.

SA govt needs to act on Moz crisis

The civil unrest gripping Mozambique following their disputed elections this year could have major ramifications for South Africa.

Syria needs another miracle

They're still celebrating the miraculous fall of the Assad regime in Damascus and the killing has stopped in Syria, except for parts of the north, east and south.

30 deaths a day at sea

Migrants: Record Number Of People Bound For Spain Perish In 2024

HK overseas bounties 'transnational repression'

Hong Kong's announcement of bounties on six democracy campaigners based overseas \"is a form of transnational repression\", the US state department said.

Climate disaster peaks this year

INTENSE: SUPERCHARGED WEATHER EVENTS STRIKE

Panama Canal 'not up for discussion'

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation.

Is Morero Good For Joburg?

Silent: Head Of Local Government 'Should Be The Voice And Face Of The City

Man held for teen baby

CHRISTMAS: 13-YEAR-OLD MOM THE LATEST VICTIM OF STATUTORY RAPE

Sense of humour helps when playing the horses

The 13th cheque is all spent, the pension pot is emptier, the wallet slimmer.

Desperation for zama zamas

Authorities fear survivors may be too weak to resurface by themselves.

2024 Sees Rise of Smaller Parties in Political Landscape

It has been an interesting year in politics with many twists and surprises, such as the EFF losing some key members to uMkhonto weSizwe party (MK) and ActionSA switching positions from being a DA partner to a coalition with the ANC and EFF.

Smoked meat a hit in Soweto

SLOW-COOKED: STARTED WITH PIG HEADS AND LEARNT THROUGH TRIAL AND ERROR

City Under Construction for Massive Hindu Religious Festival

Beside India's holy rivers, a makeshift city is being built for a Hindu religious festival expected to be so vast it will be seen from space, the largest gathering in history.

Threat of criminals on run

BREAK: 1,500 PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM HIGH-SECURITY MAPUTO JAIL ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Expanding the basic social income grant faces obstacles

Amid calls for an expanded basic income grant in South Africa, its ultimate future hangs in the balance, complicated by systemic challenges, financial constraints and ongoing government deliberations.

Bombshell in PwC report

WIESE: EX-STEINHOFF CHAIR COULD HAVE LOST EMPIRE

Pawnshops give back in France

They pawned objects worth up to €50 (about R940) in order to make ends meet and will now receive them back for Christmas in an act of solidarity and charity by a municipally owned pawnshop in southern France.

Making scents into money

They don't advertise and they are largely unknown to the general public, but niche perfumes are able to command prices of hundreds of dollars from men and women seeking to stand out.

Be with a Genius at Chepstow

Monbeg Genius can finally land the big prize he has threatened for so long in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow today.

Costa, Coen spectacle continues

Eight days ago Michael Costa and Ben Coen combined to land their biggest success of a stellar season, thanks to the victory of the rapidly-improving Meshtri in the Al Maktoum Mile (Group 2) at Meydan.

Pistol Pete to claim Lebelo

FORM: PETER'S CHARGE WILL BE HAVING HIS PEAK RUN AND WILL ENJOY DROP TO 1000M

Fourie set for good weekend in the Cape

Woman Of Power has been extremely unlucky of late but her supporters should be able to get back any losses when she lines up in Race 3, a MR 82 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1200m on the Polytrack at Fairview.

Proteas Just On Top

FIRST TEST: PATERSON, BOSCH MAKE PAKISTAN PAY ON THE OPENING DAY

Riveiro expects a close title race

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says even goal difference could be a factor in what he expects to be a very close race with Mamelodi Sundowns for the Betway Premiership title.

Kohli fined over shoulder bump

Cricket's governing body fined Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli 20 percent of his match fee for deliberately bumping shoulders with young Australian batsman Sam Konstas in the fourth Test yesterday.

Tough lock battle set for Cape Town

URC: SCHICKERLING WANTS TO HAVE A GO AT ETZEBETH