The Independent on Saturday - February 01, 2025

Durban mother free after Saudi ordeal

Back to the dark ages

DURBAN

Durban’s water woes persist

IFP vows to defend Ithala Bank amid liquidation threat

CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF LOVE

Gold Circle acquisition by Hollywood Racing decision pending

US restores HIV treatment access for millions

Padel and Ponds, Manta Rays, mangroves and music

‘ SA has duty to protect citizens’

Durban songstress moves into animation

‘I want to be alone’

Anele Mdoda’s ‘Last Ranger’ for Oscar nomination

SA’s F1 bid deadline extended

Police officer gets 20 years for shooting

Hawks seize sun hats

Durban author demystifies what happens in customs

Groundbreaking Around Africa ocean expedition takes off

Economy isn’t creating enough jobs

Eskom a burden on South Africans

Queueing at Home Affairs like musical chairs

Swimming against the tide and sinking at Davos

Sushi was never this interesting

ENTERTAINMENT

Creamy, dreamy and cruelty free

France savours culinary win in top contest

A pair of old stalwarts

ON THIS DAY

How Kumbh Mela’s VIP lanes exacerbated crowd stampede

Rare Single ‘9’ Kruger Pond fetches R40 million at auction

Discontent over Expropriation Act ‘a self-created mini-crisis’

Congo losses expose limit of SA’s diplomatic ambitions

No transformation without justice, reparations

Salvage operation under way after mid-air collision

Rafah crossing to reopen

SADC

United Kingdom

Kenya

UAE

Plight of children in war zones leaves Africa’s future in peril

Orchestra turns trash into tunes

Lion dance troupe shrugs off patriarchal past

Somalia’s first woman equestrian turns heads

Don’t mention Tiananmen Square or Taiwan

The risks of Trump’s $500bn AI project

Small Chinese AI company shaking up US tech heavyweights

Be ‘very careful’ over app’s privacy

‘Sorry, I didn’t get that’

Exploring SA’s Manta Rays a new frontier for KZN Tourism

Mega-iceberg drifts towards penguin island

Conservation efforts earn their stripes

Benin enlists voodoo to protect its precious mangroves

Pandas back in Washington

The value of alternative investments in today's market

Property Market

RUN ON NUMBERS How climate change, wildfires affect global financial stability

Understanding the risks of living annuities

Why gap cover is essential for South Africans facing medical cost shortfalls

EXIPAY AQUIRES STITCH

STARLINK

CRYPTO TRENDS

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In shares on the JSE: a guide for everyone

STAFF REPORTER

SUPER CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

CHESS BY MARK RUBERY

10-MINUTE CROSSWORD

MEDIUM TOUGH X-FACTOR

NEIL HAYWARD BRIDGE

TRAIN TRACKS

KILLLER

SUDOKUS

WORDSEARCH

ARROWORD

Meaningful update, enhanced tech features, refined interior

Average new car price in SA drops as buyers seek affordability

Consolidation

‘Booze’ Tax

Boxy BAIC

Donation

PRICING FOR THE NEW TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS

Willem’s rating: hhh h (4) VERY GOOD

Defender gets more powerful D350 diesel engine

Your ultimate guide to 2025’s best travel spots

Choosing the right travel companion: key factors to consider

Top visa-free destinations for South Africans

Your guide to 2025’s best travel spots for South Africans

Padel: the sport taking SA by storm

Gut feeling: delicious remedies for your upset stomach

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Makazole Mapimpi: From rugby star to fashion icon

THE ORIGINS OF PADEL

WHERE TO PLAY

Doyle Kennedy d ishes on the drama

A look at her new life after breaking up with Tommy Fury

Debashine recommends similar crime dramas you might enjoy (BBC Brit)

Chalamet goes big: gaining weight for Bob Dylan biopic

Hermoso: Spanish football icon against sexism after forced kiss

Ford ‘thrilled’ by decision to return to Le Mans in 2027

City face Real in pick of Champions League play-off ties

Ex-Sundowns star Nku keen to bolster Stellenbosch

URC hits critical phase for South African sides as the battle for playoff spots heats up

Rassie has Six Nations under the microscope

Devnarain hails CSA’s vision as SA qualify for first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Dynamic Hanekom seriously pushing for Bok starting berth

Bayanda aims to ‘revive people’s dreams’ in Mzansi

SA preparing a bid to host the 2028 World Skate Games at Sun City

Royals aim to bounce back against SEC

Shabalala’s rise: from a no entry to Soweto Derby starboy

Sundowns signing spree concerns Broos

Mabasa house divided ahead of the Soweto Derby

Key players to watch in the Soweto derby Derby

No Guardiola rift despite Man City rivalry, says Arsenal boss Arteta