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The addiction crisis hiding in plain sight in South African homes

2006: The year Amy said “no, no, no”, Twitter said hello, and the world sang along

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From football fans to collectors: The new game behind the game

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The Cure’s frontman who inspired millions — but hated being stared at

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Joburg runner takes on “Double Comrades” challenge for a powerful cause

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Experience the Magic of Swan Lake at Montecasino this August

A snowy park scene with trees and branches covered in snow, large snowflakes falling, and a gazebo-like structure in the background—serene as the meeting of two oceans, everything blanketed in pure white.

The day Joburg froze: Remembering the city’s coldest temperature ever recorded

A single blue balloon with a string and a note attached rests on a paved driveway leading to a modern house, surrounded by green plants and trees, under a sky as clear as the space between two oceans on a sunny day.

A blue balloon, a handwritten note, and a Joburg-wide search for the person behind it

Lloyd Madurai, in a red uniform, kicks a ball mid-air in a brightly lit stadium filled with spectators, with the large ball appearing close to the camera.

AI is coming for your World Cup experience – here’s why that’s a good thing

A collage featuring music icons and album covers from 1992, showcasing top hits from artists, bands, and radio imagery, with text reading 1992 Classic Countdown HOT 102.7 FM.

1992: When Whitney ruled the charts and Mortal Kombat changed the game

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The teenage memory Peter Gabriel built into “Sledgehammer”

A group of marathon runners, wearing race bibs and colorful athletic gear, run on a winding road beside a rocky hillside. The man in front, smiling, wears an orange tank top and blue bib labeled C648.

From race records to running wisdom: Bruce Fordyce previews the 99th Comrades

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Firefighters in protective gear stand in a smoky, orange-lit scene at night. Bold text says “Never Face The Flames Alone” promoting Auto & Generals Fire Assist Benefit. A button reads “Find Out More.”.