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‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ is evidence of opera in full swing
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Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Cape Town Opera’s sumptuous production of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ is a feast for the senses. It's not for the squeamish, nor the prudish.
on Jun 22
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Delaying coal power plant shutdowns could push costs to R90bn, warns Eskom CEO
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In a meeting of the Presidential Climate Commission on Friday, Eskom CEO Dan Morokane said that delaying shutting down some of the utility’s coal power stations will cost the taxpayer up to R90-billion. Despite the figure, it is still a net benefit, he explained.
on Jun 21
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Cape Town Tells Port to Improve After Being Ranked Last in World
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Cape Town Tells Port to Improve After Being Ranked Last in World
on Jun 21
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Tesla Investor’s Suit Targets Vote on Texas Move, Musk Pay
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A Tesla Inc. shareholder sued to challenge an upcoming proxy vote about whether the electric-car maker should move its corporate home to Texas and re-approve a $56 billion pay package for co-founder Elon Musk that was thrown out by a Delaware judge.
on Jun 21
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Gold Drops as Jobs Data Dash Fed Cut Hopes, China Pauses Buying
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Gold fell the most since April as surprise strength in a key US jobs report dashed hopes that the Federal Reserve will be able to start lowering borrowing costs soon.
on Jun 21
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A royal wedding, and more from around the world
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Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the last 48 hours.
on Jun 20
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GNU: born out of internal fighting but still good politics
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The announcement by ANC leader President Cyril Ramaphosa that his party wants to pursue a Government of National Unity may appear statesmanlike, but could also be a deliberately political ploy. It has the potential to force a variety of the ANC’s rivals into difficult positions, and remove some...
on Jun 20
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120 rhino successfully translocated into Greater Kruger system
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120 southern white rhino have just been translocated to member reserves represented by Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, marking the second phase of one of the largest continent-wide rewilding projects for any species and the first time rhino have been...
on Jun 20
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Samia Suluhu Hassan’s hesitant Tanzania reforms
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Having initiated democratic change, Tanzania’s president appears to be fighting a rearguard action by Magufulist hardliners.
on Jun 19
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US, India resume talks on sensitive technology during visit
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Cooperation between the US and India remains on course in strategic areas including chips, artificial intelligence and space, according to a joint statement from the two countries after a meeting of their national security advisers in New Delhi.
on Jun 18
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SA markets give GNU a thumbs up as rand rallies toward R18/dlr
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South Africa’s markets rallied on Tuesday as the formation of a government of national unity, which excludes the radical EFF and MK parties, has allayed political jitters — for now.
on Jun 18
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Wall Street bankers beaten in ‘smartest’ chess tournament
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Forget M&A league tables. Wall Street banks took to the chessboard over the past few days to decide who is the brightest. Turns out, none of them.
on Jun 18
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Rampant cobalt smuggling and corruption deny billions to DRC economy
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The country’s extractive reform strategy doesn’t address the impact of illegal cobalt mining on people, the environment and the economy.
on Jun 18
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Following lengthy hiatus from Bafana , Lyle Foster will be key
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Lyle Foster last played for Bafana Bafana in October 2023. The Burnley striker has returned to the national team for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
on Jun 18
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Historic rewilding of 120 rhinos in Greater Kruger National Park
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Environmental history was made on Friday 7 June 2024 when the last of 120 white rhinos was released into the network of private and communal reserves on the western border of the Kruger National Park. The operation was carried out under a strict veil of secrecy to ensure its security.
on Jun 18
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Over 11 million registered voters did not cast ballots in SA polls
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That so many people have not voted in what were regarded as watershed elections, needs great introspection. Experts have suggested policy discussions about automatic registration and dramatically encouraging young people to register in order to reverse the decline.
on Jun 17
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Roos and Moodie blows for Stormers and Bulls respectively before URC quarterfinals
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The Bulls and the Stormers are South Africa’s surviving teams in the United Rugby Championship (URC), but both have significant injury concerns heading into the play-offs.
on Jun 16
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SA-born chef Nick Honeyman’s culinary mélange in France
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In a tiny French village, another South-African born culinary star is on the rise. This March, deep in the heart of the Périgord countryside, chef Nick Honeyman landed himself a Michelin star.
on Jun 15
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India Modi’s alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term
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NEW DELHI, June 7 (Reuters) - India's Narendra Modi was formally elected on Friday by lawmakers of his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to be prime minister for a historic third consecutive term, as the world's most populous nation returns to government by coalition.
on Jun 15
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Sea urchin pandemic spreads beyond Red Sea, endangering coral reefs
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TEL AVIV, June 7 (Reuters) - A sea-borne pandemic that wiped out sea urchin populations in the Red Sea has spread and is taking out the species in parts of the Indian Ocean and could go global, scientists in Israel say.
on Jun 15
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UK’s Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day events early to campaign
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LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh setback in his struggling election campaign on Friday when he apologised for leaving D-Day commemorations early in order to give an interview attacking the main opposition party.
on Jun 14
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Two British judges quit Hong Kong’s top court
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HONG KONG, June 7 (Reuters) - Two British judges have resigned from Hong Kong's top court, about a week after a landmark verdict that convicted 14 prominent democratic activists of subversion, amid a national security crackdown on dissent in the financial hub.
on Jun 14
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Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan
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TOKYO, June 7 (Reuters) - Japan lodged a protest against Beijing on Friday after four armed Chinese coastguard vessels entered waters that Tokyo considers its territory.
on Jun 14
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I’m not telling porkies, these were perfect — and done in an air fryer
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I had no great expectations of these pork sausages. I just wanted them cooked, and was curious to know how they would turn out in an air fryer. Well. I don’t think I’ll cook them any other way again.
on Jun 14
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Proud Mary in Rosebank keeps on rolling out food that rocks
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We cleaned a lot of plates at Proud Mary, in Johannesburg’s Rosebank, and they should be proud. Very proud. The food on our table was a truly marvellous selection that the chef had composed like an orchestra.
on Jun 14
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How we’re going to keep you warm this winter: Soup recipes
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The weather has turned icy and wild, and we’ve heard you: you need hot, warming winter soup recipes. And here they come, starting next week… welcome to Souper Tuesday, our new weekly soup recipe slot in Thank God It’s Food.
on Jun 14
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GNU government — unpacking the good, the bad and the ugly
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Here are the good, bad and potentially ugly characteristics of a government of national unity for South Africa.
on Jun 14
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DA's principles for GNU participation — Constitution first, Sarb independence
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The party dropped its most contentious manifesto points, such as scrapping BEE and amending the minimum wage laws, in its statement of negotiating principles, but these can resurface in substantive negotiations.
on Jun 13
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I have a picture for you! 01 June – 07 June 2024
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The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
on Jun 12
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South African schools battle growing culture of bullying
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Bullying in schools can lead to long-term consequences relating to social adjustment and leave victims with low self-confidence and decreased motivation to study. While some schools are using innovative methods to address bullying, it’s hard to eradicate.
on Jun 11
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Karoo museums: big skulls, giant clock-faces and war trinkets
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From agricultural antiques to padstals preserved in time, Karoo museums are a look back into South Africa’s fascinating past.
on Jun 11
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Chinese investment in Europe shrinks, mostly goes to EV industry
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Investment by Chinese firms into Europe fell to the lowest in more than a decade last year, with most of the new money going into electric vehicles and related industries.
on Jun 11
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Asian stocks tread water as traders await payrolls: markets wrap
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Asian stocks fluctuated as markets awaited a key US jobs reading that’s likely to guide the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
on Jun 11
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Google alumni seeks $500m for fund tied to Alphabet’s X
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Gideon Yu, the former chief financial officer of YouTube and Facebook, is leading an effort to raise about $500-million for a fund affiliated with Alphabet Inc.’s moonshot lab, X, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
on Jun 11
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Surprise tax change upends trading in crop powerhouse Brazil
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A surprise tax change in agriculture powerhouse Brazil is disrupting business and drawing the ire of groups representing some of the world’s top crop traders including Cargill Inc. and Bunge Global SA.
on Jun 11
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GNUs in, GNUs out? Your guide and key need-to-knows about how our country will be governed
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This article originally appeared as a newsletter by Ferial Haffajee. Here are the top six things you need to know about how our country will be governed.
on Jun 11
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SA unity government: five parties that must find common ground
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After South Africa's 2024 election shake-up left the ruling ANC without a parliamentary majority, the idea of a government of national unity is being closely scrutinised.
on Jun 11
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Netflix sued in $170 mln ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
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June 6 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O was sued on Thursday for at least $170 million by a Scottish woman who said she was defamed over her portrayal as a stalker in the hit mini-series "Baby Reindeer."
on Jun 11
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Mini Crossword 7 June 2024 - Daily Maverick
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Welcome to Daily Maverick's free mini crossword quickie. Follow the clues and fill in the squares to solve these minis.
on Jun 11
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Netanyahu Invited to Address Both Houses of Congress on July 24
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to address a joint meeting of the US House and Senate on July 24, House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office announced on Thursday night.
on Jun 11
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US President Joe Biden delivered a pointed rebuke to two men he’s identified as present-day threats to democracy — Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump — as he marked one of the US’s greatest triumphs against authoritarianism.
on Jun 10
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Olympians call on IOC to replace Toyota as Paris 2024 Games sponsor over EV advertising concerns
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Paris 2024 is set to be the first Olympic Games aligned with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. However, current and retired Olympians have urged the International Olympic Committee to replace Toyota as its main sponsor, because of climate and decarbonisation concerns.
on Jun 9
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Ramaphosa kicks can down the road with ‘government of national unity’ play
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has for the moment dodged choosing a coalition partner by proposing a ‘government of national unity’ which conceivably could include parties that have diametrically opposed views on all major policy issues.
on Jun 9
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ANC will form government of national unity ‘to tackle pressing issues’
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After failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, the ANC will start negotiations with other parties to form a government of national unity.
on Jun 9
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Israel is escalating warnings against Hezbollah in Lebanon by threatening it could be forced into a war with the Iran-backed group, following increasingly deadly attacks.
on Jun 9
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Reserve Bank charts illustrate SA’s economic, social woes
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Domestic investors are directing their capital offshore as the rand continues to depreciate.
on Jun 9
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Nafiz Modack allegedly tried to bribe top cops in his own ‘undercover operation’, court hears
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Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack was allegedly deceived by a middleman while trying to bribe former top cops Major General Jeremy Vearey and Anti-Gang Unit Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear.
on Jun 9
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Patriotic Alliance has big ambitions after surprise poll showing
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The Patriotic Alliance, with its controversial leaders and hardline on illegal immigrants, has become the sixth-biggest party in the National Assembly. As the party stakes its political claim, it is unlikely to soften its stance.
on Jun 9
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Forensic investigator’s challenge to NPA could rock KZN cases
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the bill establishing the Investigating Directorate against Corruption, but a row is brewing that raises new questions about the capacity of the NPA to handle complex, politically fraught cases – especially in KwaZulu-Natal.
on Jun 9
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This election has laid bare South Africa’s democratic deficiencies
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What we have learnt again over the past week is that democracy is a marathon, not a sprint. Ours is imperfect, but without it, we lose all hope of a more equal and just society.
on Jun 9