Daily News - March 28, 2025

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March 28, 2025

Life-size bronze statue of music icon unveiled

IT WAS a very emotional day for the Clegg family as they gathered for the unveiling of a life-size bronze statue of the late musician, anthropologist and anti-apartheid activist, Johnny Clegg at the Long March to Freedom exhibition in Century City, Cape Town, yesterday.

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Angry ratepayers put their foot down on 'looting' of public funds

ETHEKWINI ratepayers have reacted with outrage at the proposed R2.8 million city rebranding proposal, describing it as a vanity project that will not improve service.

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Imbizo to tackle service issues

PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will bring his Ministerial Imbizo to Phoenix on Saturday to address the ongoing and \"unbearable\" water crisis plaguing the area.

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'Social media hampered my Joshlin Smith probe'

DETECTIVE Captain Wesley Lombard detailed how the investigation into missing Joshlin Smith’s disappearance was hampered by misinformation and social media activity.

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Elon Musk's Starlink yet to apply for license

CONTROVERSIAL South Africa-born billionaire businessman Elon Musk's Starlink has not applied for a license to operate in South Africa, despite claiming that broad-based black economic empowerment laws were preventing his company from setting up.

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Woman forged wills, linked to multiple murders, including a UK national

TWO bodies, both burnt beyond recognition, and a third missing person whose body was never found, two forged wills and a host of circumstantial evidence, all linked Lauretha and Zaheera Boomgaard, to their murders, the prosecution told the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria.

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SUPERHUMAN AI

HYPE is growing from leaders of major AI companies that “strong” computer intelligence will immediately outstrip humans, and therefore reshape the field see the claims as marketing spin.

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Shelter closures add to gender based violence misery

GENDER-based violence (GBV) is deeply rooted and widespread in South Africa, significantly affecting nearly every aspect of life. Women and adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable, often experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) which is a form of GBV.

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UCT is determined to defend autonomy amid global pressure

THE horror of US politics has reverberated across the globe, unleashing a tide of radical colonial ambitions and the subjugation and marginalisation of anyone who is not white, able-bodied or straight. The alliance between the US and Israel, with their unchecked military power, has left a deeply devastating trail of destruction and devastation in its trail. The relentless bombardment and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian civilians continue with impunity, unreservedly flouting disregard for democratic institutions, international law, and the selective application of human rights.

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Discontent in Parly over Ithala Bank’s possible closure

MEMBERS of Parliament on Wednesday voiced significant concerns regarding the potential liquidation of Ithala Bank, a financial institution regarded as a crucial facilitator of socio-economic development in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Parly hears why fire claimed hospital patient’s life

INVESTIGATIONS are still underway to determine the cause of the fire that led to the death of a patient at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in February.

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Roof-top revolution as varsity harvests parking lot’s water

In a roof-top revolution for the University of Pretoria, the university now uses parking lots at its Hatfield campus for water collection.

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Cabinet tackles ‘misinformation’ campaign, and AfriForum concedes on farm murder statistics

MINISTER in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has briefed the media on a variety of post-Cabinet decisions taken by members of Parliament following a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

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Ramaphosa task team digs into Citys affairs

THE Presidential Working Group that was assigned to investigate what led to the governance collapse in eThekwini has completed its work.

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Embracing joy: how to bring more fun into your life

IT IS vital to prioritise the lighter side of life, not only for our personal joy but for the well-being of the communities we inhabit. | Pexels

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Blitzboks face Uruguay and Australia in quest for elusive Hong Kong trophy

THE Blitzboks are bracing themselves for Uruguay’s power-running style and Australia’s cunning attacking tactics on the opening day of the Hong Kong SVNS on Friday.

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De Kock on rediscovering IPL form: It wasn't about smoking it all the time

DISMISS Quinton de Kock at your peril.

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Cymric could be back to his best

WITH Champions Season on the horizon and some juicy Gr3 contests, money on offer, raiders are lining up to plunder a share of the spoils.

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Mngqithi’s Golden Arrows hunt second league double over vulnerable Chiefs

GOLDEN Arrows are gearing up to complete an impressive league double over Kaizer Chiefs as they prepare to host the Soweto giants at Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow at 3.30pm.

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AmaZulu out to break winless run against vengeful Chippa United

THE almost similar comments made by coaches Arthur Zwane of AmaZulu and Thabo September of Chippa United, after their matches abroad of the recent international week, might just see them approaching their Premiership encounter this weekend the same way.

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Can Nabi’s players prove Broos wrong after Bafana snub?

LOTS of noise was made about Kaizer Chiefs players not making the cut in Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana squad for the two recent successful matches in the World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho.

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The Springboks just the hottest brand now, on and off the field

WITH Lenny Kravitz playing a fiction-alised version of himself, the rock star stands on stage announcing the Male Model of the Year Award.

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Sharks coach Plumtree: 36 turnovers won’t cut it against Leinster

LEINSTER have been tight-lipped over whether they have brought over reinforcements for their United Rugby Championship match against the Sharks tomorrow (7.15pm kickoff).

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Moodley’s bid for Royal AM awaits crucial PSL approval

DURBAN businessman Chockalingam ‘Roy’ Moodley has emerged as the preferred buyer of Premiership club Royal AM.

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Bafana Bafana still face Fifa scrutiny as Mokoena eligibility blunder unfolds

AS the Tebobo Mokoena saga continues to unravel, palpable tension has engulfed Bafana Bafana, whose 2026 World Cup qualifying dreams could be scuppered due to the team’s administration falling foul of the rules.

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Shalulile chases PSL goal record as Sundowns face Sekhukhune

TODAY'S Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium (7pm kick-off) is set against a backdrop of prolific scoring between Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United in league matches this season.

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