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Unrestrained rugby joy
\"AND, hast thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!\" He chortled in his joy.
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September 15, 2025
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Congratulations, coach Rassie! 2027 is just around the corner
AS I write this, it is 24 hours after the Springboks delivered arguably their best performance in a decade, perhaps even surpassing their 2023 Rugby World Cup victory of 12-11 as well as the nail-biting 2019 triumph over the English, where we came out victorious with a scintillating 32-12 win for Siya Kolisi to lay his hands on the William Webb Ellis trophy for the first time.
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September 15, 2025
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Phala Phala storm: Zungula accuses ANC of cover-up in Rhoode's Clearance by Saps
THE African Transformation Movement (ATM) has condemned the South African Police Services (SAPS) decision to clear Major-General Wally Rhoode, head of the Presidential Protection Services, of any wrongdoing in the controversial Phala Phala farm investigation.
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September 15, 2025
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Sundowns soar to the top of the Premiership table
HOSTS Mamelodi Sundowns soared to the top of the Betway Premiership standings after defeating 10-man Magesi FC 2-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.
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September 15, 2025
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New PM vows to follow demands
NEPAL'S new leader vowed yesterday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.
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September 15, 2025
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South Africa’s $10 billion question: Can Chinese investment build Africa's Silicon Valley?
WHEN news broke that China would inject $10 billion into South Africa’s technology and industrial sectors, it sparked both excitement and scepticism.
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September 15, 2025
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Cargo movement report highlights record throughput despite ongoing challenges
THE latest cargo movement report released by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) for the week ending 7 September reveals a significant surge in cargo handling across the nation's ports and transport networks.
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September 15, 2025
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Simbine misses out on podium
VETERAN sprinter Akani Simbine’s quest for a first major singles outdoor medal continues after a disappointing seventh-place finish in the men’s 100m final on Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. National champion Gift Leotlela crossed the line in fifth.
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September 15, 2025
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Women honour Alex scholars with a cosmic experience to encourage STEM skills
DURING August, women are celebrated for their resilience and uniqueness through various commemorations, acknowledgements and pampering events throughout the world.
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September 15, 2025
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Buddy Boy is the punters friend
ALLAN MURRAY is a tall ‘reed’ of a figure. Turned sideways you would hardly notice that there was anyone inside of the breaches and racing silks. But what ever he eats, or doesn’t eat, has little to do with his performance in one of the most demanding jobs in sport.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
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Sangweni’s spirit is here to stay for a public service that is upright
Dr Pali Lehohla is a Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg, a Research Associate at Oxford University, a distinguished Alumni of the University of Ghana.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
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Lab-grown diamonds steadily robbing Africa of riches
BOTSWANA and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones threaten their economies.
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September 15, 2025
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Tesla pivots to robots as investors question sales and soaring valuation
ELON Musk may be trying to pivot Tesla away from electric vehicles and toward humanoid robots, but to skeptical investors there's no hiding from its stagnating sales and eye-watering stock market valuation that leaves little room for error.
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September 15, 2025
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Parliament hears warning against rising audit fees impacting local service delivery
THE Accountant General has raised alarms over the increasing audit fees imposed on government entities and municipalities by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA).
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September 15, 2025
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Apartheid - from South Africa to Palestine
SA’s role in the draft UN Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
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September 15, 2025
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Crawford stuns Canelo to become undisputed champion
TERENCE Crawford stunned Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight crown on Saturday, becoming the first boxer to win undisputed titles in three weight divisions.
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September 15, 2025
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Lions target complete display after dispatching Kaveliers
WHILE the Lions were purring as they booked a home Currie Cup final against the Griquas with a 67-19 mauling of the Boland Cavaliers, coach Mziwakhe Nkosi is slightly concerned about the dip in their level of play in the second half.
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September 15, 2025
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Accelerate Property Fund to further enhance Fourways Mall shopping experience
ACCELERATE Property Fund, with retail specialists Flanagan & Gerhard and the Moolman Group, are working on initiatives to elevate the shopping experience at flagship shopping centre, Fourways Mall.
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September 15, 2025
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Ageing farmers threaten KZN's food security
Urgent action needed to attract new farmers and secure food supply
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September 15, 2025
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Suicide prevention starts with changing the narrative and ending the silence
AS WORLD Suicide Prevention Day, with the theme Changing the Narrative, was commemorated last week, there have been widespread calls on us to reexamine how we approach a topic that has long been shrouded in silence.
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September 15, 2025
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Employee's legal bid fails after using petty cash for two chocolate bars
THE pleasure of tucking into two chocolate bars with money from her company’s petty cash came at an even higher price for a sales manager; she lost her job because of the indiscretion.
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September 15, 2025
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Professor Musa Xulu fears for his life after King Misuzulu declares him an enemy of the Zulu nation
CULTURAL expert Professor Musa Xulu says he fears for his life after King Misuzulu kaZwelithini declared him the enemy of the Zulu nation.
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September 15, 2025
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A WARNING TO SA'S RULING ELITE
ACROSS the globe, from the mountains of Nepal to Indonesia, a familiar and frightening pattern has emerged.
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September 15, 2025
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ANC unveils action plan to strengthen campaign for local government elections
AHEAD of a roll call of over 6 000 ANC councillors and mayors set to gather in Johannesburg on Monday, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the party's Action Plan to make local government work better for the people.
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September 15, 2025
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Court orders wife to return R1.2m vehicle amid divorce proceedings
THE Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, has ordered a wife to return a R1.2 million car that she was allowed to use pending the divorce between her and her husband, but as the vehicle formed part of the corporate assets of a closed corporation now in liquidation, it was ruled that the vehicle belonged to the liquidators.
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September 15, 2025
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Mokonyane says the GNU is unstable
NOMVULA Mokonyane, the first deputy secretary-general of the ANC, warns that without discipline and a shared purpose among the parties involved, the Government of National Unity (GNU) risks becoming unworkable.
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September 15, 2025
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Attempts to harm India ties will ‘fail’
THE Russian Foreign Ministry has hailed India for continuing its cooperation with Moscow and rejecting pressure to cut ties.
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September 15, 2025
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Democracy can flourish in sub-Saharan Africa if church remains true to gospel
CHRISTIANITY’S centre of gravity has shifted from North to South.
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September 15, 2025
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Understanding the importance of antenuptial contracts
WITH nearly 60% of South African marriages ending in divorce, it is important to have a contract in place that governs how your assets are handled, because without it, you can be saddled with your partner's debt.
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September 15, 2025
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Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches
BOTSWANA and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones threaten their economies.
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