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Dealing with digital hoarding
WE are all familiar with cluttered desktops, full inboxes and countless personal files saved on work devices.
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November 19, 2025
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GEPF posts strong results, assets grow to R2.7trln amid global volatility, domestic strains
THE Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) delivered a resilient performance in the year ended 31 March, growing its assets to R2.7 trillion from R2.38 trillion and achieving a 14.1% investment return, despite a year marked by economic uncertainty both at home and abroad.
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November 19, 2025
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Batohi testifies on DPP Chauke’s fitness
THE National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, gave evidence yesterday at the Nkabinde inquiry examining the fitness of Gauteng DPP Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office.
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November 19, 2025
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The countdown begins: The global Taste Festival lands in Cape Town in 365 days
THE GLOBAL culinary phenomenon, Taste Festival, officially starts the clock today on its highly anticipated debut in Cape Town, with the landmark event set to ignite the city exactly one year from now in November 2026.
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November 19, 2025
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Germany 'send message' with Slovakia rout
GERMANY captain Joshua Kimmich said his side \"wanted to send a message\" with Monday's 6-0 thumping of Slovakia in Leipzig which sealed their progress to the 2026 World Cup.
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November 19, 2025
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How to write an impactful job interview thank you note
IN today's challenging employment landscape, a thoughtful and professionally-written thank you note after a job interview will do more than remind hiring managers just how awesome you are - it could also give you a distinct competitive advantage.
3 min |
November 19, 2025
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SA halts flights for Palestinians amid trafficking concerns
SOUTH AFRICA will no longer welcome charter flights carrying Palestinians into the country.
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November 19, 2025
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Resilience is not optional: Why disaster risk reduction must anchor the G20 agenda
WHEN the G20 Summit convenes in South Africa, the world's leaders will gather under the theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. These are powerful ideals, yet they cannot be realised without tackling one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, the rising cost and frequency of disasters.
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November 19, 2025
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New book guides readers towards resilience and purpose
RENOWNED motivational speaker, writer and communicator Sipho Rihlamvu has released a new book, Rise, Shine & Salute the Sun, offering readers a guide to resilience and self-empowerment.
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November 19, 2025
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Stuart Taylor delivers brutal honesty and big laughs in his new show ‘Odd Man Out’
STUART Taylor has cemented his status as a household name in comedy, boasting a career that spans over two decades in the industry. And he is back with a new show.
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November 19, 2025
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With Pretoria-Washington ties collapsing, the US is boldly cosying up to Zambia
THE relationship between Pretoria and Washington have continued to deteriorate throughout 2025, but the United States appears to be fortifying its ties with the Republic of Zambia through a series of diplomatic, political and development engagements that unfolded within days of one another.
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November 19, 2025
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Fluffy and famous: Labubu dolls set to charm fans on big screen
LABUBU dolls, the toy that has become a cultural phenomenon, are getting their own storyline.
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November 19, 2025
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Operation Vulindlela unlocks R500bn in investment, a trillion more needed
South Africa's flagship reform programme is facilitating unbundling at Eskom and Transnet
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November 19, 2025
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High Court rules Sandton Repo Cars must refund R459 900 for defective VW Golf sale
THE High Court in Gauteng has delivered a significant ruling in favour of consumer rights, dismissing an appeal by Sandton Repo Cars concerning a contentious vehicle sale.
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November 19, 2025
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Show me the money: Why climate finance is the true test of global solidarity
LAST WEEK, on the 29th of October 2025, young climate leaders, policymakers, and negotiators gathered at the COP30 Youth Dialogue hosted by the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) South Africa 2025, supported by the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) and funded by the European Union.
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November 19, 2025
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In ‘Rooted and Rising’, Thebe Ikalafeng proves that success begins with cultural identity
THEBE Ikalafeng is recognised across the continent as a leading African branding authority.
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November 19, 2025
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Edgars is expanding its footprint to new and emerging segments
EDGARS, which commands a 28% share of the total beauty market and a dominant 43% of the premium beauty segment, is expanding its footprint into new and emerging segments, including the launch of Rabanne and the rapidly growing K-Beauty market, which will see launches rolled out across flagship stores this year and into 2026.
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November 19, 2025
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Ascendis Health shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favour of delisting from the JSE
ASCENDIS Health on Tuesday announced that the vast majority of its shareholders have voted in favour of delisting the company from the main board of the JSE, marking the next phase of its successful strategic turnaround and growth journey.
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November 19, 2025
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Essential warnings for young people ahead of Matric Rage
STAY SAFE
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November 19, 2025
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Parliament questions Mary de Haas on alleged letter against PKKT
IN A highly anticipated session, Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee resumed its inquiry into the KwaZulu-Natal violence and the controversial Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), with Professor Mary de Haas, a violence monitor, taking the hot seat.
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November 19, 2025
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Coronation Fund Managers navigates South Africa's volatile savings landscape
THE South African savings industry continued its long-term trend of contraction in 2025 as consumers remained under pressure and unemployment continued to rise, while the Twopot Retirement System added to the structural headwinds.
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November 19, 2025
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How policy can shape Mpumalanga's green industrialisation transition - Thomas Garner
LAST week's column examined the study titled \"South Africa's Energy Sector Investment Requirements to Achieve Energy Security and Net Zero Goals by 2050\".
4 min |
November 19, 2025
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South Africans enter festive season with record debt levels, DebtBusters Index shows
SOUTH Africans are heading into the festive season under the heaviest financial strain seen in nearly a decade, according to the DebtBusters Q3 2025 Debt Index, released on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Safeguarding the image rights of child athletes in South Africa
IMAGES of children participating in sport are widespread across social media, club websites, newsletters and broadcasts.
4 min |
November 19, 2025
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‘Trump can keep his America; we'll keep South Africa’
AS SOUTH Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit, a striking message has taken hold across the country: many South Africans are not disappointed that US President Donald Trump will not be attending the event.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
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Desabre the leading candidate to replace Broos at Bafana
IT'S WELL known that the curtain will come down on Hugo Broos's Bafana stint after the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America.
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November 19, 2025
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Reinet Investments reports net asset value decline amid market uncertainties
REINET Investments' €6.7 billion net asset value (NAV) at September 30, 2025, reflects a 3.7% decrease from March 31, primarily due to lower fair value estimations held by the investment holding company.
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November 19, 2025
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Proteas captain Bavuma 'doesn't get recognition he deserves'
FORMER India Test captain and ICC Hall of Famer Anil Kumble believes Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma deserves to sit at the table of the modern-day greats of world cricket.
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November 19, 2025
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Trade conditions in SA remain weak as Sacci index stays in negative territory
SOUTH Africa's trade environment remained firmly in negative territory in October, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) Trade Conditions Survey, released on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Unsafe water situation demands urgent action
ACCESS to safe drinking water is essential for health and well-being, yet across South Africa, water quality is not always reliable. Some cities meet health standards, but national reports show that only 14-16% of municipal water systems consistently provide water that is safe to drink.
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