10 January 2025

News & Politics

Ramaphosa, the promising president

The annual declaration of policy directions and focus areas of the damaged ANC is likely to be more of the same.

News & Politics

The misunderstood politics of black unity

Politicians like Cyril Ramaphosa are often accused of only considering ANC unity. But ehind it lies a centuries deep...

News & Politics

AI, Trump and China: 2025’s stocks playbook

The key investment themes for South African investors – and the biggest variables – of 2025 are fivefold.

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Where(fore) art thou, Roger Young?

Artist, addict and rough sleeper Roger Young talks openly about his life, plans and insights.

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Rethink ‘ringleader’ role on Israel and Brics

South Africa should get more boots on the ground in Washington because it will be in trouble when Trump takes over.

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Zama-zama’s testimony: ‘The tunnels became quieter...’

An excerpt from the affidavit of an alleged zama-zama miner, Clement Moeletsi, made on January 2, 2025, at Stilfontein.

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Ancient echoes created rock art with a soundtrack

A study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site in the Northern Cape.

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Six of my favourites of 2024 ...

Three striking English literary works and three local ones – five were written by women.

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... and my pick of the year’s crop

The greater availability of translated works from all over the world contributed to a fine year for reading.

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Quickie noodles to sixties sex: Trends of 2025

Here comes Gen Beta, look at ouma with new eyes, gild your walls, and pour a glass of cherry blossom lemonade.