Lifestyle
WATCH | Beyond the pitch: Has the 2026 Fifa World Cup been an economic win for Africa?
African teams made history at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with 90% of the continent’s representatives reaching the knockout stages. But has that success translated into lasting commercial value?
By Business Day TV
Five things to watch this week
Lucky; Queen of Oz; Amores Perros; Much Ado About Nothing; Naked Ambition
By Tymon Smith
Why Travis Bickle was the original incel: ‘Taxi Driver’ at 50
The film, released 50 years ago, explored the underbelly of the American dream
By The Conversation
CHRIS THURMAN | London’s stage magic offers a timely lesson on the dangers of scapegoating
Theatre, poetry and politics combine to challenge prejudice in a sweltering London
By Chris Thurman
Nelio Biedermann’s history of a vanished Hungary
The novel draws on the author’s family history amid political and social upheavals
By Monique Verduyn
Spy thriller uncovers the secretive world of British espionage
Spies and Other Gods features drab characters in the exiting world of spooks
By John Fraser
PODCAST | What privacy and security risks do AI smart glasses pose?
Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Allan Juma, lead cybersecurity engineer at ESET
By Mudiwa Gavaza
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Just desserts: skip the pasta, drink the wine
The sweet wines of the Cape are the most underpriced of our vinous treasures
By Michael Fridjhon
World Cup fans share joy, torment and unforgettable moments
New heroes emerged, like Cape Verde’s debut team, while iconic stars Messi and Ronaldo marked milestones in their storied careers
By Reuters
WATCH | Why building financial resilience matters now more than ever
July marks Savings Month in South Africa, but with the cost of living continuing to climb and household debt under pressure, building financial resilience has never been more important.
By Business Day TV
BIG READ | US backs giant mirror in space to create ‘sunlight on demand’
Approval of test satellite that reflects sunlight to Earth, promises extra solar energy but raises concerns about safety, environmental impact, and disruption of natural rhythms
By The Conversation
Terrestrial AI infrastructure, not space, will drive SpaceX growth this decade
Analysts see AI data centres, not orbital computing, driving SpaceX's near-term value
By Reuters
FREE TO READ | Under the rulebook
Our theme for this issue of Legal is “Under the Rulebook”: a reflection of the growing weight of regulation across SA’s economic and social landscape
By TimesLIVE
FREE TO READ | Raising resilient minds in a changing world
This year’s SA Schools Collection feels a little different and that is by design
By TimesLIVE
Devlin Brown at the water cooler | Why sport isn’t enough for health and wellness
Celebrating with alcohol and junk food can offset the benefits of sociable exercise
By Devlin Brown
