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US Trade War Fears Drive Rand Down

The South African rand weakened sharply on Wednesday, sliding to its lowest level in seven months as investors worry about the possibility of sweeping tariffs from US president-elect Donald Trump.

Parents' fees struggle

INCREASE: EXEMPTIONS FROM SCHOOL LEVY COULD TOP R10BN THIS YEAR

Buckle up for an epic ‘Celebrity MasterChef SA’ final

Style icon Seth Shezi and versatile media personality Dineo Ranaka will face off on SABC 3 in 2025's first reality television showdown: the Celebrity MasterChef South Africa final.

Super-violent but addictive

'BANSHEE': NOT YOUR AVERAGE SKOP, SKIET, DONNER

'Missing You' is fun but forgettable

NETFLIX: NOT-SO-GOOD ADAPTATION OF COBAN'S WORK

Tech world turns to mental health tools

Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an array of new tools designed to support mental health.

Violent blaze leaves Altadena community in despair

Homes reduced to ashes, businesses in flames, and in the midst of the devastation, haggard residents: the California city of Altadena, ravaged on Wednesday by a violent fire, looked like an area that has just been bombed.

Celebrities flee fires

LOS ANGELES: HOMES DESTROYED, HOLLYWOOD EVENTS CANCELLED

Slow and steady wins race

January; a time of fresh starts, lofty goals and the unmistakable stampede of newly minted gym-goers. Like migratory birds, they appear suddenly and en masse, flocking to treadmills, weight benches and yoga mats with the zeal of people who've decided this year will be different.

Taxis must take out public liability policies

This will put pressure on drivers to tidy up their reckless behaviour, writes Tony Ball.

Effects of passing down racism

With reference to: \"Racism is a one-way street in SA\", published on Monday. Racism or racist sentiment is typically acquired during childhood - regardless of skin colour.

Child moms: we're enablers

We have been grappling with the reality of statutory rape for years. It's not new.

Proof that age is just a number

Some unkind people have referred to British singer Cliff Richard as a \"perpetual teenager\" because of his seeming refusal to age.

Sick state turns back on doctors

It is an astounding example of arrogance and an inability to read the room - especially in a country desperately in need of medical professionals - that Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi should, effectively, insult and turn his back on young, jobless, qualified doctors.

'Everybody pays price for weather'

REPORT: CLIMATE CHANGE LOSSES AT R6 TRILLION

Battle on for Trump's 'big, beautiful Bill'

Donald Trump returns to the White House in two weeks with everything seemingly going his way - from stronger grassroots support than ever to a cowed billionaire class and a demoralised opposition.

UK hits people smugglers where it hurts

The UK plans to target people smugglers with economic sanctions as it tries to stem the arrival of migrants on small boats crossing the Channel, the government announced on Wednesday.

Pope warns about AI, fake news

Pope Francis warned yesterday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be \"misused to manipulate minds\".

Comeback kid Muzi Yeni ready to fire

Pesky rainy weather and cancelled race meetings have messed with jockey Muzi Yeni's comeback to the saddle, following injury.

Mondlane back in Moz

OPPOSITION LEADER RETURNS AMID POST-ELECTION CHAOS

Shortcuts with teachers

Worrying number of complaints about underqualified and unqualified tutors.

Mother of 'miracle' baby found

The mother of a \"miracle baby\", who survived the N3 crash which resulted in the deaths of 17 people, has been found in Gauteng.

'Anxiety, stress' as Class of 2024 awaits results

As the nation awaits the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results next week, the Class of 2024 share their anxiety amid the wait.

New factions over GNU

ONE WANTS GOVT DISSOLVED, OTHER TO DEEPEN TIES WITH DA

Ndlozi, Tetyana leaves EFF 'voluntarily'

EFF MPs Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Yazini Tetyana have resigned from parliament.

Body corporate member must pay R108k to keep lights on

The body corporate of a residential complex in Johannesburg has won a case against an owner who owes more than R100 000 for levies and power and can now disconnect his electricity.

End of bank tellers soon?

A total of 92 million jobs will disappear by 2030.

Rum war gets a new twist

Decades-long battle: New US trademark law gives Bacardi rights to Havana Club

Retire? I don't want to talk about it, says Rod as he turns 80

Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 today - with no plans to slow down.

Doctors ‘are not special’

Union ‘shocked’ at Motsoaledi telling them to leave.