‘Michael’, the new biopic about the early life of Michael Jackson, has left many critics scratching their heads over its ‘saccharine’ portrayal of the controversial entertainer. But what few doubt is the continuing power of the music that made him…
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The loss of tropical rainforests slowed last year, new satellite data suggests. Researchers estimate that nearly 43 000km2 of old-growth tropical forests were lost globally in 2025. While it is about a third lower than record losses in 2024, scientists…
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The Zambian government has said it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu – who died in South Africa 10 months ago – against the wishes of the family. It is the latest episode in a…
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The Zambian government has said it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu – who died in South Africa 10 months ago – against the wishes of the family. This is the latest episode in a…
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Trailblazer Cynthia Shange, regarded in South Africa as the first black woman to represent the country in the prestigious Miss World beauty competition at the height of apartheid, has died aged 76. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, shared the news of…
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South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to at least five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public. Malema’s lawyer said he would be appealing against…
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United States (US) president Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran if shipping is allowed to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will agree to the end in…
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Albert Mazibuko, who sang in iconic South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for more than five decades, has died aged 77. The musician’s death on Sunday came after a short illness, the choral group posted on their Facebook page. Mazibuko…
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American professional golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida on Friday, authorities have confirmed. The Martin county sheriff officer says the 15-time major champion was also…
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Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor. Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held government office, nor given public…
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