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Will Pirates’ new signings challenge Sundowns’ dominance?
ORLANDO Pirates have rolled out an aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2025/26 season, unveiling eight new signings that signal intent.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Van Nistelrooy's roller coaster ride continues
RUUD van Nistelrooy has left Leicester nearly 10 weeks after they were relegated from the Premier League, the club announced on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kriel: Start of a crucial season for Boks, we want to set the tone against the Barbarians
THE Springbok coaches and players have been speaking from the same mouthpiece the entire week and haven't deviated from their plan to play at Test-match intensity against the Barbarians in Cape Town.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Industry reacts to tobacco control bill
YOUTH VAPING RATES
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
New dinosaur centre in Free State
AS PART of efforts to diversify tourism offerings and promote rural tourism development, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is set to launch a dinosaur interpretation centre in the Free State.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'I will not yield to threats': Ramaphosa on DA ultimatum
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to DA leader John Steenhuisen, saying that he will not yield to threats, after he gave Ramaphosa 48 hours to fire all ANC ministers involved in corruption and nepotism.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Shelter dog gains fame for seizure detection
AT A recent adoption event, Sienna — a 3-year-old lab and pit bull mix — made a beeline for a man she’d never met and gently placed her paw on his leg.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Concern over female sexual crimes
IN A SOCIETY that has long associated sexual crimes predominantly with men, a troubling shift is unfolding - female-perpetrated sexual abuse is gaining heightened attention.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Moves to rein in Google's power
BRITAIN'S competition watchdog has proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that \"punitive regulations\" could impact UK economic growth.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Princes of theatre and hospitality
The neighbouring Playhouse Theatre was built in the Tudor revival style in 1935. This replaces another cinema which had been standing on the site since 1896.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Unsung hero of the Fifa Club World Cup celebrated
AMAPIANO pioneers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, better known as the Scorpion Kings, have reflected on the inspiration behind their chart-topping tribute “Lorch” and the footballers current brilliance.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kekana: Sundowns proved they can compete
MAMELODI Sundowns defender Grant Kekana believes their second appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup was a vital learning experience and clear proof that African clubs can match global footballing standards.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom spark split talk
FROM ‘ROAR’ TO ADIEU?
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Henry joins the chorus of Sundowns praise singers
SOUTH Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns may have exited the FIFA Club World Cup at the end of the group stage with heads held high after showcasing an exhilarating style of play that resonated with fans and football pundits alike.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Banyana prepares for Wafcon defence amid endless challenges
AS the clock ticks down to the opening match of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco next month, Banyana Banyana finds itself grappling with a series of hurdles that threaten its quest to retain the title.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Francois van Coke and Robbie Wessels unveil 'Bokbefok
THE world of South African rugby is buzzing with excitement as acclaimed musicians Francois van Coke and Robbie Wessels unveil their much-anticipated rugby anthem Bokbefok.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
There is no one-and-done on Iran
RISK OF NUCLEAR ARMING REMAINS
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA woman rescued from suspected trafficking in SE Asia
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman from Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, has been safely returned home after becoming the victim of suspected human trafficking in Southeast Asia — a harrowing ordeal that left her mother traumatised and desperate for help.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Top cities for wealthy travellers
IN A WORLD increasingly defined by wealth and capital mobility, understanding the epicentres of affluence is crucial.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Tech-fuelled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting
AI AGGRAVATION
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Snaith chases sixth Durban July winner
AS South Africa's champion trainer, Justin Snaith, chases his sixth July win, one of his entries Eight On Eighteen, has secured a promising stall eleven draw, something that could significantly influence the horse's chances of claiming victory in this prestigious event.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Ipusa praises arrest of SAPS crime intelligence chief, demands urgent reforms
THE Independent Policing Union of South Africa (Ipusa) has welcomed the arrest of SAPS Divisional Commissioner for crime intelligence Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, among others, last week.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Captain Kesh leads Proteas as they begin world champion status-defence
TO be the best, you have to beat the best. That logic has now put a target on the backs of the Proteas following their victory in the World Test Championship final.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mozambican inventor bringing the blind smart 'vision'
WHEN Armando Ernesto Chau straps on the futuristic smart glasses that a young Mozambican robotics student is developing in the family dining room, he has a vision of a life less confined to his modest home.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
There's beauty everywhere... just look closely
MY THOUGHTS this week have been blighted by the ugliness of imperialism, war mongering, genocide, and racism.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
‘Poop Cruise’ descends into horror show
FLUSH WITH DISASTER
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
China confirms trade deal with US is within reach
CHINA confirmed yesterday details on the framework of a trade deal with the US, saying Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing would “review and approve” items under export controls.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Americans held for trying to 'smuggle' Bibles
SOUTH Korean police yesterday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Why this popular mid-size SUV stands out in the market
RECENTLY I was on the N1 driving to Johannesburg when I passed three trucks carrying proudly made in South Africa vehicles.
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June 28, 2025
Independent on Saturday
American couple seeks advice on where to live in Mzansi
AFTER a year filled with exploration and adventure, American expat couple Kourtney and Kenzo, known as “4K Family TV” on YouTube and TikTok, find themselves grappling with a dilemma.
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