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- WEATHER WATCH: Cold, wet and windy conditions to hit Western and Northern Cape from MondayA cold front will bring wet and windy weather to South Africa’s southwestern interior from Monday through Tuesday. Damaging winds are possible over the Northern Cape interior, while hazardous waves are expected along the west and south coasts. Read more »
- TRADE TIES JUNCTURE: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition says 30,000 jobs at risk from Trump tariffsTrade and Industry Minister Parks Tau said his department would be sharing ‘a set of more detailed proposals’ on SA’s tariff response package with the Cabinet later this week. Read more »
- Newsdeck: Italy arrests 13 people in nationwide raids against Chinese mafia groupsItalian police arrested 13 people following a nationwide sweep against Chinese mafia groups, on charges including involvement in crimes such as drug dealing, sex trafficking and aggravated robbery, they said on Monday. Read more »
- WHAT’S COOKING: Chicken, brinjal and pancetta bakeOne-pan suppers are great, and we know our regulars love them. As well as chicken, brinjals and pancetta, this one has black olives, tomatoes, oregano and garlic. Very Mediterranean. Read more »
- Newsdeck: Armed men on motorbikes kill 11, kidnap 70 in northwest NigeriaArmed men on motorbikes killed 11 people and kidnapped at least 70 others, including women and children, in a village in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, in a region plagued by mass abductions and unrest. Read more »
- LONG-AWAITED BREAKTHROUGH: Pieter Coetzé solidifies status as SA’s best with record-equalling medal haul at World ChampsBackstroke champion Pieter Coetzé was the only athlete on the podium in all three backstroke events, breaking the African record in each of them in Singapore. Read more »
- SEISMIC MOMENT?: Green shoots of Wallaby revival after Lions victory will be tested by the SpringboksAustralia’s 22-12 third Test win over the British and Irish Lions has given them a boost before touring South Africa for the opening two rounds of the 2025 Rugby Championship. Read more »
- FOREIGN AFFAIRS OP-ED: US tariff decision means SA must adapt quickly in a turbulent trade environmentWhile all channels of communication remain open to engage with the US, the international trading system is changing and complacency will not serve us – building resilience is imperative. Read more »
- OPINIONISTA: In the cold light of play — concert couple caught by a kiss cam playing God, relished by a salacious publicWhen a roving camera at a concert caught a CEO and his HR manager cheating, TikTok and its ilk exploded with glee. In a world watched from every angle, including from moral high horses, we are newly policed. Read more »