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All you need to know about SA’s latest premium electric crossover
THE Mini has come a long way since the tiny two-door was revealed way back in 1959, and as generations have come and gone, it’s adapted with the times and remained contemporary.
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March 29, 2025
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Man City eye FA Cup success to save troubled season
MANCHESTER City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals aiming to keep alive their last chance of silverware in a turbulent season.
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March 29, 2025
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Van Rooyen backs same Lions side for Glasgow URC redemption mission
LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen has offered the starting XV that lost to Cardiff last week a shot at redemption in Glasgow on Saturday night (9.35pm kick-off) by naming an unchanged team.
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March 29, 2025
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Inside the collapse of Royal AM's sale: insights from the SARS curator
THE sale of Royal AM's Premier Soccer League (PSL) status has encountered an unexpected setback, casting doubt on the club's future.
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March 29, 2025
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No reason why Zebre can't beat Bulls in Loftus URC clash, says Jake White
THE Bulls may have a new-look team in many respects, but there's very little chance of underestimating Zebre in today's United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld (2.45 pm start).
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March 29, 2025
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle settle their beef' with a slice of pie
HOLLYWOOD and royal watchers alike were cooing this week as Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, influentially addressed rumours of a supposed \"beef\" between them.
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March 29, 2025
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More rural roads leads to more road kill
AS ROAD networks continue to inch into the breathtaking yet fragile ecosystems of mountainous regions, a concerning trend is emerging: endangered and vulnerable wildlife is increasingly falling prey to vehicle collisions.
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March 29, 2025
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Should SA raise consent age to 21?
THE National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has called for patience in the harmonisation of the country's marriage laws after claims emerged that there were calls to increase the consent age to 21.
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March 29, 2025
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Defence claims torture, coercion in Joshlin Smith confessions
THE validity of the confessions in the Joshlin Smith disappearance case was questioned by defence attorneys, who claimed that coercion, torture, and undue influence were used to obtain them.
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March 29, 2025
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Flick praises focus of much-changed Barcelona
UNDEFEATED since late December, Barcelona extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 games with a 1-0 win over Real Valladolid on Thursday which moved them three points clear at the top of the LaLiga.
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March 29, 2025
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Jazz festival delivers a feast of fusion
THE Cape Town International Jazz Festival has been building anticipation since early February with a series of announcements of participating artists.
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March 29, 2025
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Red Rocket launches 10GW wind farm in Antarctica
WHILE the world is divided on Nasa's astronauts and uncovering the truth of what lies beneath the pyramids of Giza, leading African Independent Power Producer (IPP), Red Rocket, launched its mega 10GW wind farm in Antarctica.
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March 29, 2025
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How muggy city barely uses air conditioning
THE wind ruffled Aun Abdullah's hair as he strolled along a path paved through lush grasses circled by apartments more than 20 stories high.
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March 29, 2025
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The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda auctioned in SA
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda has firmly cemented its status as a legend in the world of classic cars, known for its elegance, exceptional performance, and unparalleled investment potential.
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March 29, 2025
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Youth as active agents of change
YOUTH have a significant role to play in transforming society. However, the current approaches to raising youth often treat them as receptacles of information rather than active members of society. We see young people as anxious to have partners in helping to plan the world they will inherit.
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March 29, 2025
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Israeli defence minister threatens Beirut
ISRAEL'S defence minister threatened Beirut yesterday after rocket fire from Lebanon, rattling an already fragile truce that had largely ended more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah.
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March 29, 2025
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JOURNEY INTO THE STARS The noctourism trend transforming African adventures
AS THE sun dips below the horizon, an enchanting new form of travel is taking flight - one that elevates our connection with the universe and invites us to embrace the stories hidden within a star-studded sky.
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March 29, 2025
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Nkota grateful for the support he's got at Pirates, but believes there's still room for improvement
ATTACKER Mohau Nkota has been living the dream at Orlando Pirates. And that's why he's reminiscing on the few months he's had since his promotion.
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March 29, 2025
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Zanzou Bar faces mounting allegations as eighth victim emerges
AN EIGHTH person has reportedly come forward, claiming that he was among those tortured at the now infamous Zanzou Bar in Pretoria, Gauteng.
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March 29, 2025
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How can South Africans improve their financial literacy?
MODERN life requires us to know how money works.
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March 29, 2025
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Why South Africa is emerging as a top destination for halaal tourism
THE rise of halaal tourism is capturing attention in the travel industry, as more destinations cater to Muslim travellers with halaal-friendly services.
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March 29, 2025
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At 73, Louis Massyn prepares for his 48th Two Oceans Marathon
LOUIS Massyn runs a bit too fast for a septuagenarian.
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March 29, 2025
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WORLD TB DAY 2025 Yes! we can end TB if we commit, invest, deliver
THIS year's World TB Day's theme of increasing commitment, increasing investment and strengthening delivery of services is very appropriate in the era of a new world order and what some have called the end of the golden age of global health consequent to the policy changes by the Trump administration on foreign aid.
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March 29, 2025
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Alarm over USAID funding cut and impact on vet health services
THE South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) has raised urgent alarms about the recent suspension of funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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March 29, 2025
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Nations reel after 'mass casualty' earthquakes
A POWERFUL earthquake and tremors hit Myanmar and Thailand yesterday, killing dozens. Rescuers searched for people trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise.
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March 29, 2025
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Hotel designed for business, completed by comfort
CONVENIENTLY located in Benoni, Ekurhuleni, aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre is ideally central, very close to OR Tambo International Airport and the Peroni middle ground between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
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March 29, 2025
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UK tax crackdown hits South African expats’ wealth
AS THE United Kingdom moves to align its tax regime affecting residents who are not domiciled there with similar systems the world over, experts are warning that this poses massive changes in the tax treatment of income and assets and its effects are wide reaching.
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March 29, 2025
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#SayYES to youth employment
CARNIVAL City has been running 29 learnerships since November and December 2024.
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March 29, 2025
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TURNING TO GAMBLING FOR SURVIVAL
SA’s economic struggles fuel rise in problem gambling
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March 29, 2025
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Kenya sends Odinga to help defuse crisis
KENYA is sending former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to South Sudan as a special envoy to help defuse a growing rift between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar that threatens to drag the country back to war.
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