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In 30 years of democracy, South Africa has done much to protect the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. But as the national election looms, some within the community fear these hard-fought liberties could be in jeopardy.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several other executives answered questions about a nondisparagement contract for outgoing employees at a meeting on Wednesday, following a series of controversies involving the company in recent weeks.

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Karoo lamb is now a protected Geographical Indication, along with Parmigiano Reggiano, Jamon Iberico and other famous foods. Karoo Lamb should be embraced by our retailers, restaurateurs, dinner clubs and culinary heroes and jealously guarded against misappropriation.

The far-right Italian Prime Minister has reached out to Africa — but is it only about immigration?

Coalitions are coming ‘whether you want it or not’ says ActionSA acting chair Michael Beaumont. The question, is what kind of coalition will help the country move forward?

Ben Williams goes on a pilgrimage of sorts: back to an essay from the past containing the key to good writing; and to Chicago’s present-day western neighbourhoods, whence it came.

Over several years, an informal, illegal rubbish dump has overwhelmed the green belt that runs between the township of Imizamo Yethu and Penzance Estate in Hout Bay, Cape Town.

This is by far the best outcome I’ve had with a chicken roasted in an air fryer. Golden, crunchy skin. Delightful flavour. Succulent meat. It even made its own delicious pan juices.

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The cryptocurrency exchange, which has been linked to money laundering, says Dimplx is bound to its contract and must enter into arbitration. But the minority partner argues that Binance is trying to hide money laundering and other crimes.

This year marks Abdullah Ibrahim’s 90th birthday and the start of a world tour. Christine Lucia has studied the work of South Africa’s most distinguished pianist and published research articles about him. We asked her why he is so important.

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