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Noise canceling headphones almost killed me, twice

I love my ANC earbuds — until they nearly killed me.

Tom’s Guide

South Africa needs a fresh start, says new book: but does the argument hold up?

Eddy Maloka, the South African historian, diplomat and academic, argues in his latest book the case for South Africa to forge a “second republic”. What is meant by this is left undefined, but emerges as the making of a new constitution, establishing new institutions.

The Conversation

I tested these 1More headphones and I’m convinced they’re some of the best cheap cans money can buy

The 1More Sonoflow Pro supply strong ANC, impressive sound quality and a stylish design, all for a more-than-reasonable price.

TechRadar

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I just tested these $1,099 headphones with magnesium drivers — and they could be your next pair of premium ANC cans

Focal's updated the Bathys with the MG moniker for improved sound and a new bronze color.

Tom’s Guide

‘Kill the Boer’: The anti-apartheid song Musk ties to ‘white genocide’

Musk and Rubio claim it’s a call to kill white South African farmers. Is it?

Al Jazeera

In South Africa, Russia’s ‘anti-colonial’ narrative sways public opinion

Sympathy towards wartime Russia has deep historical roots, back to the Cold War era and earlier.

Al Jazeera

US expels South African ambassador after remarks on Trump

The US administration’s latest move against South Africa is ‘regrettable’, says the country’s presidency.

Al Jazeera

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S.Africa Revised Budget Gets Booed Despite Smaller Tax Hike

South Africa's finance minister unveiled Wednesday a budget with a smaller increase in value-added tax than previously proposed, but it was immediately rejected by a key party in the unity government.

International Business Times

Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say

As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.

Al Jazeera

Ask The Industry: Bose, Sennheiser and other headphone experts explain how active noise cancellation can hurt sound quality

The engineers behind class-leading headphones explain just what's involved in ANC implementation.

What Hi-Fi?

I tested the Sonos Ace against Bowers & Wilkins Px8, and which one to pick comes down to how much you focus on music or movies

Two premium brands with rather different histories of headphone manufacture go head to head.

TechRadar

‘White supremacists in suits and ties’: the rightwing Afrikaner group in Trump’s ear

Trump’s asylum offer to South Africa’s white minority follows years of AfriForum lobbying on Elon Musk’s behalf

The Guardian - US

South African party files treason complaint against white Afrikaner group over Trump attack

The US president last week signed an executive order cutting financial assistance to South Africa citing a land expropriation act

The Independent UK

President Trump's Executive Order Penalizing South Africa Sparks Controversy

President Trump's executive order penalizes South Africa over land seizures, sparking debate on property rights and race-based policies.

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Al Jazeera

Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?

US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what’s the truth of the matter?

TechRadar

Recensione Redmi Buds 6

I Redmi Buds 6 offrono audio di qualità, cancellazione del rumore fino a 49 dB, lunga durata della batteria e funzioni avanzate a un prezzo competitivo. Manca la ricarica wireless.

AAP

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Small transport companies need to adopt electric fleets to remain competitive, industry experts say, but many will need financial help to get there.

Al Jazeera

Cradock Four: Why apartheid victims are suing South Africa’s government

Families of the murdered activists are among two dozen suing government for failure to deliver justice for past crimes.

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The Conversation

South Africa in 2025: 8 key factors that will shape the future and test the government

South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. The ruling ANC’s dramatic loss of support resulted in a government of national unity – a pivotal moment in the country’s political history.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review: sensational sound, ordinary ANC

Bowers & Wilkins' step-down true wireless earbuds sound amazing and are well-priced –so what's the catch, if anything?

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the Porsche of wireless earbuds and they deliver the best sound quality I've ever heard

The new Noble Fokus Rex5 brings 5 drivers for an incredible sounding package. They also look stunning and deliver solid ANC, but the price is steep.

Radio France Internationale

Africa takes centre stage as South Africa maps ambitious G20 agenda

As the first African country to lead the trillion-dollar G20 group, South Africa will spend 2025 pushing debt relief, climate change and international justice issues. This means there's a lot at stake for Brics and developing nations.

What Hi-Fi?

Technics EAH-AZ100

With improvements to sound quality, ANC, design and an armful of features, Technics’ capable new flagship wireless earbuds take the fight to the established class-leaders.

TechRadar

Technics EAH-AZ100 review: premium true wireless earbuds that bridge gap between 'good' and 'great'

With its latest premium true wireless in-ear headphones, Technics is attempting to make the jump from ‘really good’ to ‘truly great’ –and the EAH-AZ100 achieves this.

The Guardian - UK

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

In a critical year for elections on the continent, three women who took office in 2024 talk about the obstacles they see in politics and where gains are being made

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