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John Krasinski has been crowned the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’, but not everyone is impressed

Not everyone was thrilled after John Krasinski was crowned ‘Sexiest man alive’. Some believed there were other strong contenders, and others were simply shocked by the choice.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Dr Reneva Fourie | Media’s commitment to the truth is vital for nurturing democracy

News coverage plays a crucial role in shaping our beliefs, opinions, and actions, substantially affecting how we view domestic and global issues, writes Dr Reneva Fourie.

Opinion
Dr Reneva Fourie|Published

Help defend democracy and media freedom — Dr Iqbal Survé

Our liberation came at a great cost. We cannot allow powerful interests to strip us of the freedoms so many fought for, writes Independent Media and IOL Executive Chairman Dr Iqbal Survé.

News Opinion
Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Dove renews its vows to ‘Real Beauty’, commits to never use AI to create models

Dove has taken this strong stance because according to the study they did at the beginning of this year, “2 in 5 women globally would give up a year of their lives to be able to achieve their beauty ideals and 1 in 3 women feel pressured to change their appearance because of artificial beauty”.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Tshegofatso Malatsi and Duduzile Zwane|Published

Curtain closes on Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s marriage

7 years later after tying the knot, Teyana Taylor (33) and Iman Shumpert (33) call it quits. In an instagram post in September 2023, Taylor announced the split and stated that it was certainly not due to infidelity issues but other problems in their marriage.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé sets the record straight after inaccurate, defamatory Daily Maverick article

Independent Media chairman Dr Iqbal Survé has reiterated the company's commitment to media freedom and the rights of opinion writers after an inaccurate and defamatory report in the Daily Maverick

News South Africa North West
IOL Reporter|Published

Dr John Kani implores government to establish fund for Struggle artists at Peter Magubane funeral

Dr John Kani has implored the ANC-led government to establish a fund for Struggle and cultural artists, musicians, journalists, writers, and photographers, who contributed immensely to the fight against apartheid, to ensure that they do not die as paupers.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

LOOK: Society digimag encapsulates the glitz and glamour of 2022

The Society digital magazine edition encapsulates the glitz and glamour of 2022’s social calendar of events.

Lifestyle Partnered
Brandstories|Published

OctaFX wins ‘Most Reliable Broker South Africa 2022’ award

Global Business Review Magazine award is allocated after thorough research into emerging market players and fintech companies.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Remembering Winnie Madikizela Mandela: A tribute by Julius Malema

“Very few in modern struggles against colonial capitalist injustice have demonstrated the defiant determination and fearlessness of comrade Winnie. ”

News Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

OUT NOW: #WeSeeYou - IOL’s celebratory Women’s Month digimag

IOL is celebrating women who are shaking things up and making our world a better place.

Lifestyle Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

OUT NOW: 2022/2023 PSL & EPL Fixtures Guide

This free digimag is designed to ensure you never miss a minute of your favourite clubs in action.

Sport Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award to launch many fashion careers

The Hollywood Foundation has substantially increased its bursary prizes for the top three winners of the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award.

Lifestyle Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Petty journalism of the worst kind

At no stage has Dr I. Survé sacrificed his dignity and his integrity to launch a malicious attack on anybody, not least on someone he has never met or did not know at all, writes Masibongwe Sihlahla.

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Cairo's newspaper vendors go silent as sales collapse

Newspaper sellers were once a dime a dozen on Cairo's bustling streets, but now the vendors hawking hot-off-the-press editions have fallen almost silent.

News Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published