113 Party sliding below30% in metros, likely to do well in rural areas, surveys show. Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s confident prediction that the ANC will “inevitably” win the 4 November local government…
The next battleground for Woolies and Checkers
93 Some vertical integration is inevitable as both retailers seek to protect their turf. Forget Flavourburst, branded Sixty60 jumpsuits, Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver, or even FreshX or ‘The Market’ store formats….
A busy bee: Zendaya to skip 2026 Met Gala amid hectic schedule
81 American actress and musician Zendaya Coleman will not attend the 2026 Met Gala. This marks yet another absence from the event, having attended only seven times since 2015. ZENDAYA WILL NOT…
US-China tech split deepens
122 Dado Ruvic/Reuters The US Federal Communications Commission has voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use…
US company plans to bring South Africa’s extinct bluebuck back to life
99 An artist’s rendering of the extinct African antelope species called the bluebuck. Image: Colossal Biosciences The bluebuck, an antelope with a silvery slate-blue coat and striking horns, inhabited the coastal grasslands…
Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Date, kickoff time, how to watch
167 Kaizer Chiefs have thrown a spanner in the works for Orlando Pirates in their long-awaited title chase this season. Lebohang Maboe, Flavio Silva, Mfundo Vilakazi, Siphesihle Ndlovu and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo are…
‘He must think it’s 2018’: Bongani Fassie’s performance slammed
130 On 2 May, Bongani Fassie performed his heart out on Morning Live, but his fans dragged his “outdated” dance moves, such as the vosho and what appeared to be moves inspired…
Orlando Pirates see Betway Premiership title slip away
171 Mamelodi Sundowns took another significant step toward retaining their Betway Premiership crown after a clinical 3-0 victory over Polokwane City at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Sunday. While the scoreline suggested…
Rami Chuene defends Nimrod Nkosi after leaked voice note draws concern
133 South African actress Rami Chuene defended Nimrod Nkosi against trolls after his leaked voice note about career frustrations went viral. Blogger and podcaster Phil Mphela posted the voice note on May…
Sundowns down City again to extend Premiership lead
171 Iqraam Rayners, Tashreeq Matthews and Nuno Santos net for Masandawana in a 3-0 win. Mamelodi Sundowns moved five points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 3-0 win…