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Aarti Bhana is a journalist at the Mail & Guardian. She is the 2023 Canon Collins Trust Mail & Guardian scholar.

Enchanting: Inala features the Soweto Gospel Choir and has a permanent residency at House of Sisters Grimm
in London. Photos: Helen Mayhew

From Soweto to the West End: ‘Inala’ brings South Africa’s voice to London

A Grammy-nominated Zulu ballet production is captivating audiences in London’s West End, blending music inspired by Joseph Shabalala, dance and storytelling into an immersive celebration of South African culture

Spectacular: The Lion King production in London recently won the best musical production in the Black British Theatre Awards and boasts a crew of
over 150 people, which includes many South African actors such as Thenjiwe Nofemele (above) who plays the role of Rafiki. Photo: Supplied

South African stars roar in London

From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Erdoğan backs SA on Palestine, eyes bigger trade push after G20 summit

The Turkish president pledged deeper trade and strategic cooperation with South Africa while reaffirming his strong support for its stance on the Palestinian cause

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Official handover of the G20 presidency to the US will take place in the coming week

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said since the US had assigned a chargé d’affaires to the handover, an equivalent level official would represent South Africa

Some of the satellite dishes that make up the MeerKAT. (Supplied)

International scientists call for more collaboration from South African researchers

Physicists and scientists gathered in Hong Kong to map out past, present and future discoveries in mathematics, life sciences and astronomy

(Graphic: John McCann)

Agoa’s expiration could present trade opportunities for African nations

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have not fully taken effect yet, but the global trade system must prepare to absorb their impact, experts say

From recreation to survival: Since the Covid-19 pandemic, sports betting and online gambling have outpaced traditional casino gambling, driven by the growing accessibility of online platforms. Photo: Supplied

South Africa’s online gambling scourge underscores need to regulate adverts

Online gambling generated over R59 billion in annual revenue, prompting calls for tighter rules to protect vulnerable groups

Bitcoin, the best-known digital currency, has risen by roughly 1 000% in five years and more than 6 000% over the last decade

Crypto finds its place in South Africa as retailers adopt digital payments

The value of the digital currency has grown in the last decade, albeit with some volatility, but it is here to stay, say experts

Not qualified: Former minister Nobuhle Nkabane appointed  Asanda Luwaca (above), without qualifications. Photos: Supplied

MPs demand action over irregularly appointed National Skills Authority chair

Asanda Luwaca was appointed by disgraced former minister of higher education and training Nobuhle Nkabane without having the right qualifications

No comment: St John’s Preparatory School in Johannesburg told the M&G it could not comment on the matter at this stage.

Sex pest teacher: Mom speaks out

Bereaved mother recalled her son’s 2022 suicide as a 52-year-old former teacher at the school appeared in court this week on 25 counts of indecent assault and sexual assault of young boys

The head of Gauteng’s department of health and wellness, Lesiba Arnold Malotana. (Gauteng Department of Health)

Gauteng head of health and wellness suspended

This comes amid the Special Investigating Unit’s crackdown on people linked to corruption at Tembisa Hospital

French media company Canal+ has acquired the remaining shares of MultiChoice in a groundbreaking deal. (Oupa Nkosi)

Canal+ acquires remaining MultiChoice shares

This marks the French media company’s largest transaction to date

Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, returned to South Africa on Wednesday after spending six days in an Israeli prison after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted last Thursday.  (Busi Lethole/M&G)
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Freed SA activists call on governments to take more action against Israel

The group returned to South Africa on Wednesday after being detained in an Israeli prison for six days

The Government Employees Pension Fund said on Tuesday that it had temporarily suspended the submission of withdrawal applications from the two-pot retirement system for its members from 7 October to 21 October to allow for a system update.

Two-pot withdrawal system temporarily suspended for Government Employees Pension Fund

The fund said its system was undergoing an update and would be offline until 21 October

The South African flotilla activists, Mandla Mandela, Fatima Hendricks, Zaheera Soomar, Zukiswa Wanner, Reaaz Moola and Carrie Shelver have safely arrived in Jordan after being kept in an Israeli prison, Dirco confirms.

SA flotilla activists arrive in Jordan after being held captive in Israel

The group is due to arrive in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning

The six South Africans who were captured by Israel while part of the Global Sumud Flotilla last week are set to return home on Tuesday

Israel to release South African activists, Dirco says

The six will be freed from detention and repatriated, via Jordan on Tuesday morning, the international relations and cooperation department said

Preservation of savings has risen: Experts say retirement component preservation is expected to increase

One year since inception, R57 billion has been withdrawn from two-pot retirements

A Liberty report shows that most claims are going towards debt and education, while preservation of savings has also risen

Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in which activists from over 40 countries including South Africa were carrying humanitarian aid to war-stricken Gaza, has caused public outrage and wide condemnation.

Widespread condemnation as many are allegedly abducted as Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla

South African activists on board the flotilla include Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Wanner and Reaaz Moolla

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. Photo: File

South Africa pioneers national action plan to combat sub-standard and bogus medical products

The pilot project will inform extending a handbook to UN member states

The SIU has uncovered R2 billion of stolen money from the Tembisa Hospital through three key syndicates enabled by junior officials at the institution and in the Gauteng health department. (File Photo)

SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital

Three syndicates were identified for siphoning funds from the hospital, and several junior officials were found to be involved