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Banyana to face DR Congo without coach Ellis and key players
BANYANA Banyana will have to navigate uncharted territory without their key sources of inspiration when they face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first leg of the second and final round of the 2026 Fifa Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) qualifiers on Wednesday afternoon.
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October 22, 2025
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'No King' protests in America
THE streets and pavements of the US have been jammed with “No King” protests — figures in strange, mainly conical outfits expressing outrage at President Donald Trumps actions, which they see as outside of democratic values, according to Sky News.
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October 22, 2025
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Libya's parliament summons governor
The Libyan House of Representatives, based in the eastern city of Benghazi, this week decided to summon the governor of the Central Bank of Libya over the country's ongoing cash shortage.
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October 22, 2025
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Maresca defends calm approach as Kompany extends Bayern deal
CHELSEA boss Enzo Maresca said yesterday he would no longer crack down on his youthful squad following a spate of sendings-off than he would harshly discipline his own children.
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October 22, 2025
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KwaDukuza Municipality faces financial crisis due to rampant electricity theft
KWADUKUZA Municipality (KDM) has lost more than R1 billion in one financial year due to electricity theft and nonpayment by consumers.
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October 22, 2025
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SA entering a ‘low-inflation era’ as Treasury formalises lower target
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago confirms discussions to lower SA’s inflation target
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October 22, 2025
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DA wishes matriculants good luck as exams start
THOUSANDS of matriculants across the country are sitting for their final examinations.
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October 22, 2025
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Flysafair disrupted as Kruger Mpumalanga Airport instrument procedures remain suspended
DOMESTIC carrier Flysafair has confirmed that its flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) have been disrupted amid the suspension of the airport's Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) for Runway 05.
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October 22, 2025
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Sisulu seeks justice against Goolam Vawda for social media abuse
IN THE well-known social media abuse case involving former ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu and Goolam Mohammed Sulimann Vawda, law enforcement agencies have come under fire for their ineffectiveness.
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October 22, 2025
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ANC stands firm on BEE amid DA challenge
Political divisions deepen as economic policies clash in South Africa
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October 22, 2025
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Trump's ballroom building in motion
The White House has begun demolishing part of its East Wing to build a ballroom requested by US President Donald Trump, local media reported.
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October 22, 2025
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The rise of Botox resistance: how it affects your skin and treatment options
WELCOME to the new conversation in aesthetic medicine: Botox resistance is a growing concern among long-term users of the world's most popular cosmetic treatment.
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October 22, 2025
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Prison guard jailed for killing inmate
A former New York state prison guard has been found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the beating death of a black inmate in December, local authorities said this week, in a case that sparked outrage in the US.
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October 22, 2025
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Abidjan’s revamp may boost Ouattara’s bid for fourth term
TOUTING himself as the prime mover behind the transformation of Ivory Coast's economy over 14 years in office, Alassane Ouattara hopes that revamp can help secure him a fourth presidential term Saturday.
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October 22, 2025
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MPs question Mchunu's relationships, credibility and integrity
ANC MP Xola Nogola said the relationships between suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and tender kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and controversial North West businessman Oupa Brown Mogotsi were a concern.
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October 22, 2025
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Inside the Louvre heist: the jewels now missing from history
A SPECTACULAR daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris has shocked the world of art and history.
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October 22, 2025
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China donates $3.5m for food relief
The launch ceremony of the Zambia Food Aid Project, funded by China through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund in partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), was held in Lusaka, Zambia's capital, this week.
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October 22, 2025
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Rahhabba gets a lucky break
OVATION STAR will have been one of the better bets on card where she was down to contest the Class 4 Handicap over 1400m, seventh race on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.
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October 22, 2025
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Marital rape: women are being failed
Issue remains shrouded in silence and denial in South Africa
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October 22, 2025
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Sharks need ‘next-in-line’ talent, not just Boks, says Hugh Reece-Edwards
FORMER Sharks coach Hugh Reece-Edwards believes the ailing team could benefit from the presence of more players knocking on the Springbok door, to complement and cover for the plethora of Boks in John Plumtree’s squad.
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October 22, 2025
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Kapp shines as Proteas Women cruise past Pakistan
PROTEAS Women’s senior player Marizanne Kapp delivered a stellar all-round performance to guide South Africa to their fifth consecutive win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, beating Pakistan by 150 runs (DLS method) yesterday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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October 22, 2025
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EU timber imports linked to deforestation
TIMBER imports by companies operating in the EU can be traced to logging on Indonesia’s Borneo island, a new report published yesterday showed, with NGOs calling for the bloc to stop delaying a ban on deforestation-linked products.
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October 22, 2025
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KZN government seeks top cop's help as alleged criminals hijack buildings
KWAZULU-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer is set to arrange a meeting with provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to evict suspected criminals, who are illegally occupying government flats and houses in Ulundi.
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October 22, 2025
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The Integrated Resource Plan 2025: feasible or its a push closer to the fiscal cliff?
A reliable power system underpins economic growth and high electricity consumption correlates with improved quality of life.
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October 22, 2025
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Labour Court rules in favour of dismissed man who was accused of being drunk at work
A MAN who was accused of being drunk at work has won the legal battle against his employer. Ntsabi Mahlo has been working as a general worker at Unilec SA since December 2021.
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October 22, 2025
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Why Bok coach Rassie Erasmus loves himself a ‘Shohei Ohtani’
BASEBALL is one of many American sporting codes that requires specialists in each position rather than players who can fulfil multiple roles.
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October 22, 2025
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Nuno ‘Hammers’ home truths regarding slump
NUNO Espirito Santo admitted “we have a problem” after West Ham suffered a lacklustre 2-0 loss at home to Brentford on Monday.
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October 22, 2025
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Mental health crisis among SA police
THE alarming reality of mental health struggles among first responders in South Africa is becoming increasingly evident.
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October 22, 2025
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BHP reports strong first quarter performance with increased copper production
BHP gathered strong momentum through its first quarter to end-September and is on track to deliver on full-year guidance and further progress its growth pipeline across Australia and the Americas, CEO Mike Henry said Tuesday.
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October 22, 2025
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Tariffs up, resilience down: Why scaling renewable energy is a business imperative
AS SOUTH Africans brace for yet another round of electricity tariff hikes, with Nersa announcing increases of 8.76% in 2026/27 and 8.83% the following year, the business community is facing mounting pressure.
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