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WHO praises SA’s HIV/Aids funding resilience amid cuts
WORLD Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus has commended South Africa for its efforts in finding new ways to fund HIV/Aids programmes following the recent USAID funding cuts.
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September 10, 2025
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Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a symbol of national unity and pride
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September 10, 2025
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Mc Dazzler may be worth a tickle
UNTERS may well be looking for landing place on a competitive card on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville today but Mike and Mathew de Kock could have the answer in the form of the lightly raced Schipole.
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September 10, 2025
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Kadodia intensifies Durban City mandate for Hunt
DURBAN City boss Farook Kadodia has intensified coach Gavin Hunt's mandate, stating that home games at Chatsworth Stadium are ‘a must-win’.
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September 10, 2025
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Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam opens
ETHIOPIA prepared to inaugurate Africa’s largest hydroelectric project yesterday that has promised to revolutionise the country’s energy sector but that has sparked diplomatic rows with downstream neighbours.
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September 10, 2025
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KZN Cogta’s call for an investigation into luxury vehicle for mayor is welcomed
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) in Ilembe District Municipality welcomes the decision by KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, of rejecting and calling for a full investigation into the purchase of a luxury vehicle for the mayor exceeding the R700 000 regulation.
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September 10, 2025
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Proteas continue search for player combinations
THE search for the right player combinations and pairings for next year’s T20 World Cup continues for the Proteas as they take on England in three T20Is this week.
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September 10, 2025
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An online petition urgently demands bail for murder accused Tiffany Meek
AN ONLINe petition has called for Tiffany Meek to be released on bail, to receive fair treatment and to be considered innocent until proven guilty.
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September 10, 2025
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All Blacks great McCaw inspires squad ahead of Springboks rematch
NEW Zealand have called on former captain Richie McCaw for inspiration ahead of their second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa, saying yesterday they want to “go to another level”.
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September 10, 2025
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S Korean women target US military
MORE than 100 South Korean women forced to work as prostitutes for US soldiers stationed in the country have filed a landmark lawsuit accusing Washington of abuse, their lawyers said yesterday.
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September 10, 2025
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SPAR Group sells Swiss operations to Tannenwald Holding for over R1 billion
SPAR Group has signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in SPAR Switzerland to Tannenwald Holding, a privately held Swiss investment company, for CHF46.5 million, about R1.03 billion.
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September 10, 2025
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KZN is seeking R95 billion in investment pledges at conference
THE KwaZulu-Natal government is hoping it can secure R95 billion in investment pledges at this year's KZN Investment Conference.
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September 10, 2025
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SA Guild of Actors, Numsa highlight exploitation in creative industry
CALL FOR REFORM
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September 10, 2025
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Merz ramps up pressure on EU over electric car shift
GERMAN Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Tuesday for \"more flexibility\" from the EU in the transition to electric cars as resistance grows over plans to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035.
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September 10, 2025
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Bafana still in charge of World Cup fate
BAFANA Bafana are still on the brink of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being held to a draw by rivals Nigeria at the Toyota Stadium last night.
3 min |
September 10, 2025
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Bok Women could find blueprint for facing Kiwis in recent duels with Black Ferns XV
COULD earlier clashes against the Black Ferns XV hold the blueprint for a potential Springbok Women’s victory over New Zealand in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Sandy Park in Exeter?
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September 10, 2025
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The urgent need to reform SA’s electricity tariff system
ON AUGUST 27, 2025, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) announced that it had reached an out-of-court settlement with Eskom after errors were made in determining revenue for the current and following two financial years.
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September 10, 2025
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Vermeulen downplays Springboks’ breakdown woes
SPRINGBOK assistant coach Duane Vermeulen believes their issues at the breakdown are not as dire as many are making them out to be - despite again appearing second best in that area against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
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September 10, 2025
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Durban's Super Giants bolster SA20 squad with local firepower
DURBAN’S Super Giants have significantly bolstered their squad with some high-profile signings, including that of Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram at the SA20 Auction held in Johannesburg yesterday.
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September 10, 2025
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Competition Commission helps exporters navigate US tariffs with new Block Exemption
THE Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has announced a significant regulatory measure aimed at aiding exporters as they grapple with new tariffs imposed by the United States.
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September 10, 2025
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Windfall for shareholders as Anglo American merges with Teck Resources
Shareholders will receive a R73-per-share special dividend on top of other benefits
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September 10, 2025
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Bank teller pleads guilty for R4m theft from clients, two others await trial
A BANK teller who, along with two co-accused, allegedly embezzled over R3.9 million from client accounts has pleaded guilty to the charges. Bonginkosi Praise Khoza, 28, admitted to his role in the unauthorised transactions and is now awaiting sentencing.
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September 10, 2025
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Verstappen proves why championship experience matters in a race
AT Monza, the legendary temple of speed, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen reminded the Formula 1 world why championship experience is often the decisive factor when pressure mounts.
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September 10, 2025
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Many South African children lag behind in early education
SOUTH Africa’s youngest learners are falling behind before they even reach Grade R, with fewer than half of four-year-olds enrolled in Early Learning Programmes (ELPs) developmentally on track.
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September 10, 2025
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Isak defends Liverpool move despite strong criticism
ALEXANDER Isak stated “not everyone has the full picture” of his move to Liverpool after Sweden's 0-2 defeat against Kosovo.
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September 10, 2025
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86 officials charged amid prison deaths
AT LEAST 86 officials were charged in connection with the unnatural deaths of prisoners over the past few years.
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September 10, 2025
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Limpopo seeks multilateral investments for vital infrastructure development at IATF 2025
LIMPOPO’S provincial government has put its best foot forward to attract investment from multilateral financial institutions for critical infrastructure development projects that could yield economic growth and create jobs, including the protracted intra-provincial high-speed railway project.
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September 10, 2025
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Water and climate nexus: South Africa’s imperative for resilience
SOUTH Africa is a water-scarce country, facing profound water security challenges that are now being compounded by climate change.
3 min |
September 10, 2025
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EFF seeks to implement total ban on alcohol advertising in SA
THE Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the National Assembly aimed at instituting a sweeping ban on alcohol advertising.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
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Tourism at a sacred site
Mount Sinai is where Moses is said to have been given the Ten Commandments.
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