Africa update
Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race
The DA leader’s interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom
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Africa update
Egypt stops Global March on Gaza in its tracks
The march ended an hour outside of Cairo when we were bussed back to the city
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Trends
Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
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Films
Apple TV+ Inks Multi-Year, First-Look Film Deal With The North Road Company’s Chernin Entertainment
Apple TV+ has inked a new multi-year, first-look feature film deal with The North Road Company’s Chernin Entertainment, the flagship
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Trends
‘An Existential Threat’: Food Banks Brace for Fallout From Trump Cuts
New York City food banks aren’t sure how they will survive the administration’s funding cuts, which could also affect the programs they turn to for help.
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Africa update
Labour department denies racial quotas in Employment Equity Amendment Act
The Democratic Alliance, which has launched a court challenge to the amended Act, says it cannot have a place in democratic South Africa
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Africa update
Ford Territory a worthy contender in a crowded SUV segment
The spacious, luxurious interior stands out and, while the drive is very smooth, the sensitive calibration of the brakes and throttle can take some getting used to
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Trends
Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.
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Films
Johnny Depp Says He Has “No Regrets” About Amber Heard Trial & Was A “Crash Test Dummy For #MeToo”
In a sprawling interview with The Times U.K., Johnny Depp claimed he was a “crash test dummy for #MeToo,” reflecting
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Trends
Will Iran Decide to Retaliate Against the U.S.?
The Supreme Leader may choose to back down after a first round of retaliation, or prefer martyrdom and building a nuclear weapon.
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Africa update
We need a values-based, not an ‘out of sight out-of mind’ leadership in South Africa
A values-based, empathetic and compassionate leadership style is necessary to address issues such as poverty and inequality
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Africa update
Living in the darkness of a broken city – Johannesburg
We are at the mercy of ageing infrastructure, corrupt municipal workers and city officials who have lost control over Johannesburg
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Trends
Missteps, Confusion and ‘Viral Waste’: The 14 Days That Doomed U.S.A.I.D.
The rapid dismantling of the global aid agency remains one of the most consequential outcomes of President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government, showing his willingness to tear down institutions in defiance of the courts.
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Films
Transilvania International Film Festival Award Winners — Full List
The 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival has wrapped up in Romania. During Saturday Night’s closing gala at
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Popular
Latest as White House Rose Garden Is Bulldozed, Paved Over as Part of President Donald Trump’s Renovation Plan
The historic White House Rose Garden looks almost unrecognizable as renovations are underway. New photos reveal just how different the
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