Cryptic Crossword JDE 534
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Clue of the week:
17 Lug bath out little Cape dorpie (7)
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Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitions
The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration courts, intensified deportations, labour migration quotas and tighter border controls.
South Africa’s future lies in unity, not isolation
Narratives portraying South Africa as xenophobic are troubling. The claims ignore the reality of our daily interactions, our constitutional values and the extensive regional partnerships that underpin our development agenda
Bafana Bafana, spying scandals and the erosion of fair play in football
Crossing into private sessions through drones, hidden cameras or leaks violates the spirit of competition
SAACA is teaching the next generation to care through pet cancer awareness
In South Africa, conversations around pet cancer awareness rarely include the animals quietly sharing our homes and our lives. Yet cancer remains one of the leading health concerns affecting pets globally and according to the South African Animal Cancer Association (SAACA), many pet owners are unaware of the signs linked to early cancer detection in […]
The importance of mental well-being in school sport
Sport psychology also builds resilience and emotional skills that support long-term participation and enjoyment, says Dr Michelle Bach, lecturer and senior clinical psychologist at the NWU’s Centre for Health and Human Performance.
Starlink in Africa: Breakthrough or backdoor? The continent’s digital future at a critical crossroads
What is presented as connectivity is, in truth, a recalibration of power, one that risks subordinating the continent’s political destiny to the algorithms and profit motives of foreign corporations
How the US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping South Africa’s coal exports
Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports
Murders in Gauteng decrease while sexual assault and kidnapping trend upwards
Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%
Joburg ANC mayoral process faces scrutiny amid claims of flawed nomination process
Party insiders say concerns over compliance with ANC guidelines could result in the process being challenged or restarted, while similar disputes have emerged in other Gauteng metro regions
