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Sunday, June 8, 2025

KZN radio jockey, businesswoman returns to her love behind the mic

Her voice and charismatic energy on the airwaves soon led her to VumaFM, a commercial radio station in Durban … this is where Mkhize said she began to foster her passion for radio and connect with the listeners she established as the host of the afternoon drive show

Sunday Independent
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Championing authenticity and culture in the African narrative

Season three of Castle Milk Stout’s Black Conversation series held a preview to their episode on black storytellers.

Sunday Independent
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Government urged to act to stop food insecurity crisis

Shoprite, the biggest grocery retailer in the country, shows in its latest food index report that 48. 96% of South Africans might not have enough food by 2025

Sunday Independent News
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The double-edged sword on the coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict

The latest round of violence began in May, when Israeli forces raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, a holy site for both Muslims and Jews

Sunday Independent News
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Saftas17 celebrates best in film and television

Three years after virtual ceremonies, SA’s beloved golden horn returns to the live stage, with lifetime achievements awarded to the late journalist Derek Watts and film director Koos Roets.

Sunday Independent
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Calls for sovereignty fuel unrest in West Africa

A surge in coups and demands for French sovereignty has plunged West Africa into turmoil, raising questions about democracy, security, and international relations in the region

Sunday Independent
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Lazi Mathebula pays homage to legacy of a jovial Sophiatown

Renowned Johannesburg-based artist Lazi Mathebula is set to unveil his highly anticipated 4th Solo Exhibition, ‘’Bekumnandi Sisonke,’’ a visual ode to the cultural and artistic vibrancy of Sophiatown

Sunday Independent News
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Leaders’ speeches display Russia and China’s intentions at BRICS

During the first two days of the summit, each head of state propagated the growth of BRICS through its policies, but its members can’t seem to be on the same page in their individual pursuits

Sunday Independent News
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BRICS eyes 40% growth with its expansion

On the first two days of the summit in Sandton, during deliberations, the leaders all expressed their reactions and support from interested countries

Sunday Independent News
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The BRICS Confluence: Preamble to the awaited summit

Preparations continue as the BRICS summit and its hosts get ready to kick off from August 22 to 24.

Sunday Independent News
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NEOM McLaren FE team names Trend Micro as official partner

The electric racing team announced a multi-year partnership with Trend Micro that kicked off this past weekend at the ABB Formula E season 9 double-header finale

Sunday Independent
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Malema hails a decade of the mighty red berets at FNB

The Red Berets celebrated their 10th birthday with cries for education, access to proper service delivery and an end to ANC rule and numerous shout-outs to Cuba.

Sunday Independent News
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BRICS summit without Putin will have a significant effect on the agenda

The annual summit is expected to cover trade and investment facilitation, sustainable development, innovation and global governance reform … an interesting key point of discussion will be the bloc’s controversial proposition of a new, gold-backed currency

Sunday Independent Analysis
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Teachers’ union finds fundamental flaws in reading study

The teachers’ union believes that the reading report doesn’t only show a reading national crisis, but a problem with international assessment standards.

Sunday Independent News
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Massive fanfare as Money Mayweather jets into SA

Four hours after his supposed arrival time, Mayweather briefed the media on the purpose of his visit, the exciting attractions seen so far, and the new generation of boxing talent

Sunday Independent News
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Lucky Fish partners with popular streetwear Chepa in capsule collection

A special fashion collaboration first hits Mzansi’s streets to celebrate our unique culture and style.

Sunday Independent Lifestyle
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ANC's Ties to Russia: SA’s struggle in denouncing Ukraine War

The ANC’s justification of its ties may have contributed to the global tension over SA’s neutral stance over Russia-Ukraine and ICC Putin’s arrest warrant.

Sunday Independent News
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Onthathile Zulu is ready to spread her wings

National women’s hockey player Onthatile Zulu shares her excitement and plans as the new Red Bull ambassador

Sunday Independent News
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Eskom looks to Mozambique for power

Minister Ramokgopa told the media that the country would receive 600MW in the next six months and 1000MW in the long term through Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydroelectric power plant

Sunday Independent News
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A love story that transcends culture and time

Production company Hela Media introduced guests and the media to the show's protagonists and antagonists, portrayed by a cast of Xhosa actors

Sunday Independent News
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Showmax stokes public ire with new dating show

Showmax has angered South Africans and the Nigerian diaspora over its new dating show calling only for South African women looking for relationships with Nigerian men

Sunday Independent News
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Society’s struggle to tackle AI's role in online exploitation

The evolution of artificial intelligence has stoked panic in many, especially after the resignation of AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton from Google

Sunday Independent Analysis
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Is the dollar losing its dominance?

The talks come ahead of the 15th BRICS Summit from August 22 to 24, which will be hosted by South Africa, which is also the BRICS chair, under the theme: BRICS and Africa.

Sunday Independent News
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Every moment is an organising opportunity’

Human Rights month has seen members of the international community engage in challenging discussions regarding the rights that are already in place, the rights that may require revision in order to be more inclusive, and the rights that are infringed by antagonistic figures

Sunday Independent Analysis
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King Tha brings Azania’s love letter to Artscape

King Thandiswa Mazwai’s sold-out show ‘A Letter to Azania’ comes to Cape Town at the end of February.

Sunday Independent
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