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I tested the long-awaited Sennheiser Momentum 5 — and they do one thing Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones could never

Sennheiser Momentum 5 took 4 years to come out, but they're finally here. With clean bass, balanced mids, and a huge 57-hour battery, they are going for hold.

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SAfrica president in argues cash-in-sofa scandal

South Africa's president says an probe into how bundles of cash were found in his sofa was "seriously flawed" and the money came from the sale of buffaloes.

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I tested Soundcore’s newest premium flagship earbuds — and they’re coming for the AirPods Pro 3’s crown

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max have excellent, rich sound, immersive ANC, great battery, and impressive AI features, for just $229.

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Do you need to spend $449 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen when you can get the new Marshall Milton ANC for $229? I tested both and I’m very surprised

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen are undoubtedly the king of ANC headphones, but do the cheaper Marshall Milton ANC come close for less money?

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Marshall Milton ANC review: A logical step-up for on-ear fans

Marshall's headphones won't change your attitude to on-ear comfort

Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others.

The Conversation

The man who blew up a nuclear power station and disappeared

The long read: In December 1982, South African Rodney Wilkinson walked four bombs into Koeberg power station – the crown jewel of the apartheid state – pulled the pins and then left on his bicycle. How did he do it?

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Political violence in South Africa is driven by a power elite trying to establish dominance – new research

For much of the past two decades, South Africa’s recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding infrastructure and inadequate housing are the familiar explanations offered.

The Conversation

South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema jailed for five years on gun charges

A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago.

Radio France Internationale

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

The Conversation

I tested Nothing’s $39 earbuds — and I’ll never spend big bucks on a pair of buds again

For just $39, the CMF Buds 2A provide awesome sound quality and ANC, but for that price, what more could you want?

Tom’s Guide

Skoda developed a bicycle bell that's meant to get past your ANC headphones: here's how it works

The car company Skoda developed a new bike bell that gets around your ANC headphones to help keep cyclists and pedestrians safe.

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Fill 'er up: electric trucks plug into charging network

Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.

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Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions

Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residents

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This conferencing headset probably sounds better than your headphones (and does more)

The Jabra Evolve3 75 is a premium on-ear conferencing headset, and knocked me out of the park with stunning sound, great comfort and tons of handy features.

TechRadar

I tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 - a professional headset built for the office, priced for the boardroom, yet styled for the street

The Jabra Evolve3 85 offers all the bells and whistles of a call centre headset while retaining the styling and elegance associated with retail-focused products.

TechRadar

‘A serious Apple AirPods Pro rival’: five sweet stars prove Huawei’s new FreeBuds Pro 5 are the real deal

‘Premium sound, standout ANC, price that undercuts most rivals… what's not to love?’ — why Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 5 are the new AirPods rivals to beat

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 review: Better than AirPods 4 ANC in every way that matters

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are excellent entry-level earbuds, with bassy, rich sound and an impressive range of features. If you have an Android, of course.

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I tested the Technics EAH-AZ100 and they’re some of the best-sounding earbuds under $300

They won’t replace Bose as the best noise-canceling earbuds, but the AZ100 offer crisp, clean sound without the cord.

The Conversation

South Africa’s biggest opposition party will head to municipal elections with new leaders: what does it all mean?

Speculation continues about why John Steenhuisen announced that he would not be available for re-election as the federal leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) at the party’s April federal congress.

Radio France Internationale

Why the new US ambassador to South Africa could strain relations even further

Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador after being confirmed by the US Senate. A history of opposition to the country's ruling party during its struggle against apartheid…

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I tried these TikTok-recommended headphones that protect your child's hearing — and so did my kid — here's our verdict

iClever’s Auraa headphones give your kids ANC listening in a colorful package that feels just right.

TechRadar

The year in wireless hi-fi and headphones: 2025's top winners and losers — and what I want to see in 2026

A whole year of wireless headphones and we’re still using Li-ion batteries, but buds can take our heart-rate? 2025’s audio wins, losses and could-do-betters.

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$40 billion-plus crypto fraud scheme results in 15-year prison sentence for its creator — nine criminal counts include wire fraud and money laundering

Terra Project's crypto mogul Do Kwon jailed for 15 years

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