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Cooking srambled eggs in an air fryer oven requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.

Approaching your year with intention can help make it a meaningful one.

By Christian MartinezThe House approved the extension for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), first enacted in 2000 to provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub

By Kirsty NeedhamLouise Adler, the Jewish daughter of Holocaust survivors, said on Tuesday she was quitting her role at Adelaide Writers Week, after 180 international and Australian authors

Sweden has, like most European countries, invested heavily in defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's vast territory has remained vulnerable to aerial threats.

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced a record national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. This figure represents a steady 0.7% increase from 2024

The Council for Medical Schemes plans to investigate the processes that led to an error in Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s administration – resulting in 16,507 members suddenly being told that t

Durban’s R22-million statues of Mandela and Tambo spark outrage among residents facing service delivery issues. Critics argue the funds should address local infrastructure failures instead of vanity projects, while city officials defend the statues as symbols of heritage and tourism.

Mohamed Salah leads Egypt in pursuit of their eighth Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to finally win after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, while facing criticism regarding his national level performance compared to club achievements with Liverpool.

CES 2026 showcased a shift toward human-centric technology, emphasising practical innovations over excessive AI, highlighted by Dell's retreat from AI-first products and Lego's engaging Smart Play system, prioritising user experience and creativity.

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At issue, the senators said, was confidence in the Fed, the world's most important central bank, which sets interest rates in the U.S. and is seen by global investors as a critical independent

By Marianna ParragaFollowing the U.S. announcement last week of a $2 billion deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, U.S. president Donald Trump said Chin

In 1823, America was a nation whose military was inferior to any of the major (or even minor) European powers and that military was focused on indigenes unwilling to be driven from their ancestral

Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn expressed the view that he is “cautiously optimistic about economic prospects for 2026, as well as improving banking sector profitability”.This sentiment is backed by

I’m not sure how your first day back at the office was, or whether it was today or last week. But I am almost certain that the vibe in your office right now is better than what’s going on at the to

[[image id=3117912]]When it comes to understanding South Africa’s troubled but fascinating fishing industry, few people have as broad a view as Shaheen Moolla. A lawyer by t

Driving through Johannesburg, you may have spotted a white van covered from bumper to bumper in bold, unapologetic graffiti and wondered who was behind the wheel. Phrases like “Fire the Mayor!”, “N

Driven in part by new sources of demand – notably the surging energy needs of AI – S&P Global warns in a new report that looming copper shortages could undermine electrification, the renewable

[[image id=3117839]]The message, conveyed publicly by Eskom’s leadership on 30 September 2025 and welcomed implicitly by policymakers, was meant to signal restraint, cooperation and a commit

[[image id=3117721]]Elections are fundamental to democracy, but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Repub

Iran has withdrawn its warships from a naval exercise with South Africa, Russia, China, and the UAE due to political pressures, as the nations prepare for maritime operations amid rising tensions and concerns over international relations.

A long time ago, I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas every year. I was living in LA at the time and was involved with various companies that were producing hardware an

More than 920,000 candidates are anticipating the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January.

Thousands of Gauteng learners remain unplaced as schools prepare to reopen. The crisis highlights systemic failures in planning and infrastructure, affecting vulnerable families and reinforcing educational inequality amidst repeated annual placement challenges.

ANC bigwigs spent the week in North West, mobilising support, campaigning and fundraising in the lead-up to the party’s 114th birthday celebration, but were unable to fill Moruleng Stadium, which h

Dorah Modise outlines the Presidential Climate Commission's 2026–2030 priorities — just transition, climate resilience and adaptation finance under President Ramaphosa.

A two-storey Soweto house collapsed on dolomitic land, killing three family members. Authorities have launched an investigation into unauthorised modifications and systemic emergency response failures, as the minister calls for urgent national building regulation reforms.

While the nation typically spends about R414-million a day on alcohol, that figure almost triples during the week between Christmas and New Year, according to consumer insights firm Eighty20.

Last month, Lai, 78, was found guilty of being the "mastermind" on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law, and conspiracy to p

The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, composed of 11 countries including South Korea and the United States, is aimed at monitoring and reporting Pyongyang's violations and evasions of san

The case underlines the deepening rift between two EU and NATO members once seen as close allies, adding to turbulence in a region where the war in Ukraine and changes in U.S. foreign policy under

A former rebel leader who overthrew his predecessor in 1986, Museveni is now 81 and faces seven challengers. He says another four years in power - his seventh term - would allow him to "protec

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Cooking srambled eggs in an air fryer oven requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.

By Howard Schneider and Ann SaphirThe development in the long-simmering effort by President Donald Trump for greater control over the Fed had immediate fallout, with Republican Senator Thom

By Lisa RichwineTaylor was named best female supporting actor in a film for her role as a revolutionary and mother in "One Battle After Another." She wept as she held her Globes st

To ease the tension while waiting for the 2025b matric results, Daily Maverick has curated 20 quick questions to test your knowledge

What are your health and wellness goals for 2026? Whether you want to look good in a bathing suit or just put a smile on your face, here are some alternatives to the gym that you can look into.

Sweden has, like most European countries, invested heavily in defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's vast territory has remained vulnerable to aerial threats.

US-based group says 490 protesters, 48 security personnel deadTrump has threatened US intervention to help protestersIran warns US against 'miscalculation', threatens

Durban’s R22-million statues of Mandela and Tambo spark outrage among residents facing service delivery issues. Critics argue the funds should address local infrastructure failures instead of vanity projects, while city officials defend the statues as symbols of heritage and tourism.

Mohamed Salah leads Egypt in pursuit of their eighth Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to finally win after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, while facing criticism regarding his national level performance compared to club achievements with Liverpool.

[[embed source=youtube id=VJ3ukdAxTuA]]Reporting by: Estelle Ellis Edited by: Anda Tolibadi Filmed by: Malibongwe Tyilo

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the Nelson Mandela Bay metro's application for leave to appeal, holding them liable for the drowning of a toddler in an open drain. The metro claimed the child's parents were negligent for leaving her in the care of another minor, but the court ruled in favour

In 1823, America was a nation whose military was inferior to any of the major (or even minor) European powers and that military was focused on indigenes unwilling to be driven from their ancestral