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Dealing with shyness

DISCOMFORT: FOLLOW THESE STRATEGIES

Holly Rey's song reflects her life

Singer-songwriter Holly Rey released a single, uMhlaba yesterday, just one day before the first episode of Celebrity MasterChef South Africa which she is part of.

Chasing perfection

AESTHETICS: SOCIAL MEDIA DRIVES US TO STAY YOUNG

New EU leader visits Ukraine

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv yesterday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.

Taiwan president gets the red carpet

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the US on Saturday that we have to \"fight together to prevent war\", as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing.

Deadlock in plastic talks

Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating for an extension of talks yesterday, accusing a handful of nations of obstructing an ambitious agreement.

Israelis wary of returning home

CEASEFIRE: DISPLACED RESIDENTS WANT SECURITY

Ironing out some mistakes

Here I am, desperately ironing the 403 copy-edited pages of Himself's next book, acutely aware that this crumpled mess of paper is the only existing version of the changes he has made to the manuscript, all meticulously marked with pencil for the typesetters.

No 1 public health problem is our childhood

Many misperceive children largely as obedient property, writes Frank Sterle Jr.

Gauteng needs new, fix-it premier

Gauteng is falling apart. There are potholes, traffic lights in need of repair, water leaks, overdue maintenance of substations, and more.

Should SA copy Australia?

It's been the question I've been asked the most since Australia signed this law and the first thought I had was whether Australia should have done it.

KZN's seawater quality failing SA

Singer Jeremy Taylor's classic '60s South African hit sums up the allure of the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Simple, family fun - not nearly as pretentious, or expensive (or as chilly) as the Cape.

Control soldiers or face the fallout

It's no surprise that Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga has dismissed allegations of general misconduct in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

Oz leader 'ready for Elon' over online ban

Sydney - Australia's prime minister said yesterday he was ready to \"engage\" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

Opposition cries foul

NAMIBIA: VOWS TO FIGHT RESULTS AS 'RULE OF LAW HAS BEEN VIOLATED'

Underage outcry forces a Bill relook

Iraq's parliament reviewed contentious legal amendments yesterday, including a reworked family law Bill that has sparked civil society outrage over fears of a resurgence in underage marriages.

No respite for illegal miners

THOSE RESURFACING ENDURE DOUBLE VICTIMISATION FROM GANGS AND POLICE

Outsider Atticus Finch takes the honours at Cup

Atticus Finch produced a storming finish to win the R6-million Betway Summer Cup at Turffontein over 2000m on Saturday.

Quid Pro Quo is the deal

5-2 SHOT: FILLY GIVES BIG BOYS IN A STRONG FIELD A GALLOPING LESSON

NPA taking sides in grave row - claim

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has been accused of taking sides in a case in which a Mpumalanga family is accusing Mafube Coal Mine of relocating relatives' graves without consent.

Misconduct not norm

MOTSHEKGA: SHRUGS OFF DAMNING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE SANDF

Quality of water costs beach status

One of Ballito's prime beaches, Willard Beach, has lost its Blue Flag status for the summer season.

Coach helps us face life's end

GUIDANCE: CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FACING DEATH HEAD-ON

UK parliament votes in favour of assisted suicide Bill

UK lawmakers have voted in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.

Questions about 649 criminals at the blackboard

It is still not clear when the Free State department of education will address the issue of 649 teachers who have criminal records but continue teaching.

GNU fissures over Bela Act

EDUCATION MINISTER ACCUSED OF SIDESTEPPING DUE PROCESSES WITH 'NEGOTIATIONS'

'Artificial' eagle chick dies

A Philippine Eagle chick hatched via artificial insemination has died, an avian conservation foundation has announced, in a fresh setback for one of the world's largest and most critically endangered raptors.

'There's a snake on my leg, officer'

Sydney - A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake \"slithering up her leg\", police said yesterday.

Go find another sucker - Trump

BRICS: WARNS OF '100% TARIFFS' IF THEY SCRAP DOLLAR