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Appropriation Bill passes despite intense debate and deep political divisions brnw.ch/21wUnie

Modidima Mannya | Mkhwanazi: shooting the messenger is cowardly brnw.ch/21wUnfj

In which context is the banana being eaten? When workplace emojis cross the line into harassment brnw.ch/21wUnbO

High court postpones Safa ABC Motsepe league play-offs hearing to August brnw.ch/21wUn7l

Watch: How Covid-19 inspired SA’s first whiskey distilled from beer brnw.ch/21wUn36

Mswati, like his great-greatgrandfather some 150 years ago, is known for his love for the finer things in life and we now know he is willing to make concessions at the expense of his people for a few pieces of silver. brnw.ch/21wUmRZ

The Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved the proposed merger between French media company Canal+ and local broadcast giant MultiChoice, a decision welcomed by both companies as a significant step towards finalising the transaction. brnw.ch/21wUmCU

ICYMI | UJ expelled Zimbabwean PhD student Norman Shoko for three years after finding plagiarised material in his Christian studies thesis.Shoko abandoned his appeal process but claims the university continued with it anyway. Catch up on the story here brnw.ch/21wUmw9

Carbon-neutral brewing has finally found its way to SA’s shores as beer spoils from the Covid-19 pandemic have been distilled into craft whiskey. brnw.ch/21wUmvl

Mbusowabantu Madonsela | What SA’s gender politics reveal about us Leadership should not require a mask or a proxy. It should not be palatable; it should be principled brnw.ch/21wUmp7.

Shaka Ilembe creator reflects on African storytelling and being recognised while alive He says his company, Bomb Productions, prioritises visual and sound quality, with music playing a central role in their storytelling brnw.ch/21wUmj1.

Fred Khumalo | “African culture”: the new refuge for sexist scoundrels The inquiry was told the judge sent the complainant a picture of his penis—complete with grey pubic hair. Euuuw! brnw.ch/21wUmdu.

Ramaphosa expands SIU probe into North West security contracts The SIU can refer criminal findings to the NPA and initiate civil recovery action through the High Court or Special Tribunal under the SIU Act brnw.ch/21wUm7H.

ICYMI | The mayor has suspended the electricity surcharge following protests and backlash in Thembisa. He confirmed that the suspension applied across the city, not just in Thembisa, and was intended to open space for further dialogue with communities. brnw.ch/21wUlWR

VOICES | Eswatini has refused to discuss the details of how and why hardened criminals – who range from murderers to child rapists – were sent by the US to the peaceful kingdom, sparking fears that they might be a threat to locals, writes Bheki Makhubu brnw.ch/21wUlRh

Banyana to fight for bronze after Nigeria's narrow victory. brnw.ch/21wUlMS

Four accused in DJ Sumbody murder remain behind bars as case is postponed Authorities emphasised that the investigation is continuing, and the case represents a significant step in resolving the complex probe into DJ Sumbody’s targeted killing brnw.ch/21wUlIm.

WATCH | ‘My time has finally come’: Uzalo’s Duduzile Ngcobo wins first award at 58 She made her first red-carpet appearance at the awards and wore a cow skin outfit symbolising woman strength brnw.ch/21wUlFG.

High court postpones Safa ABC Motsepe league play-offs hearing to August Gomora United, The Bees and Midlands Wanderers gained promotion to the second-tier league, but the legitimacy of their advancement is now compromised brnw.ch/21wUlEn.

Shaka Ilembe creator reflects on African storytelling and being recognised while alive brnw.ch/21wUltC