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'Pure hearsay': Cat Matlala's lawyer attacks State's evidence
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's lawyer argued key police evidence was 'pure hearsay' as the trial within a trial continued.…
Four arrested after R3 million jewellery store robbery in Jeffrey's Bay
Police in the Eastern Cape swiftly apprehended four suspects just hours after a daring jewellery heist in Jeffrey’s Bay, where jewels worth over R3 million were…
Graphic video emerges after man dies in eThekwini Water tanker incident
A man died after allegedly being run over by an eThekwini water tanker as police and the municipality launched probes.…
Official August fuel prices: Here’s what you’ll pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday
Fuel prices are set for a mixed August, with petrol expected to hold steady while diesel faces sharp increases after international oil price volatility.…
Fairmont vs Settlers rugby match abandoned after alleged racial slur
What happened during the interschool rugby match that has Cape Town buzzing? An alleged racial slur has led to investigations by both schools involved.…
Ramaphosa scrambles as PIC turmoil puts R3.6 trillion in public assets under scrutiny
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has found itself at the centre of renewed debate over governance, accountability and political influence following board…
Why your daily data bundle still expires despite new ICASA rollover rules
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi explains why data bundles valid for seven days or less will remain exempt from ICASA's rollover rules, addressing concerns…
Hill-Lewis takes Police Minister to task over Metro Police powers
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has lodged an intergovernmental dispute with Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia over the City’s push for Metro Police offi…
SA car sales reach 12-year high: These were the top 15 carmakers in July
South African new vehicle sales surged in July 2026, marking an impressive 11.9% increase year-on-year. What factors are driving this growth, and which carmaker…
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Financial Power
Financial and economic health: life and health cover, planning and insurance bui…
Power & Safety
Personal safety — physical, emotional and cyber. Bullying, toxic relationships a…
Wellness
From workout plans to meditation and everything in between — therapy and self-ca…
Leadership
Career advice, leadership and professional ambition — navigating the corporate w…
Home Life
Home life in full: the feisty teenager, beautifying your space, decluttering and…
Fashion & Beauty
Trends in clothing, hair, skin and shoes; travel and social; and the women shapi…
Financial Power
Financial and economic health: life and health cover, planning and insurance built for the way women actually live, and the practical business of working with money smartly.
Power & Safety
Personal safety — physical, emotional and cyber. Bullying, toxic relationships and abuse; women who came through life-threatening situations; safe spaces, advocacy and allyship; and the work of moving from surviving to thriving.
Wellness
From workout plans to meditation and everything in between — therapy and self-care, mental wellbeing, and taking your own health as seriously as you take everyone else’s.
Leadership
Career advice, leadership and professional ambition — navigating the corporate world, and the women holding power across business, politics, education, civil society and activism.
Home Life
Home life in full: the feisty teenager, beautifying your space, decluttering and the spring reset, luxury trends and bougie-on-a-budget, setting personal boundaries, and hosting well.
Small toilet ideas for renters to make a tiny loo feel bigger
These simple small toilet ideas can make a cramped loo feel brighter, more spacious and stylish, without permanent changes or risking your rental deposit.…
How to deal with a disrespectful teenager without turning every argument into a battle
During Women’s Month, we look at how mothers, grandmothers and caregivers can handle teenage disrespect with firm boundaries, calm communication and compassion.…
Fashion & Beauty
Trends in clothing, hair, skin and shoes; travel and social; and the women shaping arts, cooking and entertaining, entertainment and celebrity.
