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Soweto Marathon commemorates township's rich history
THE 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon, fondly known as the “People’s Race” proved once again why Soweto is one of South Africas most iconic sporting and cultural destinations. The event drew an impressive 18 000 participants, transforming the township’ historic streets into a vibrant celebration of endurance, community, and national pride.
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December 02, 2025
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New-vehicle market surges as easing inflation, fuel prices and rate cuts lift sentiment
SOUTH Africa's new-vehicle market posted another month of robust growth in November, surging by 12.5% year-onyear buoyed by a favourable macroeconomic environment that strengthened household and business confidence while helping to ease affordability constraints.
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December 02, 2025
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SAfm’s Nonkululeko Mantula, four others remanded over Russian military recruitment
WELL-known radio personality Nonkululeko Mantula was among four others who appeared in court yesterday morning for allegedly recruiting South Africans to join the Russian military.
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December 02, 2025
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Broos’ AFCON squad shows balance but concerns remain
HUGO Broos, on Monday, confirmed his final 25-man squad for Bafana Bafana ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, generating excitement among fans eager to see South Africa challenge for continental honours.
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December 02, 2025
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Mashatile calls for urgent climate action in SADC region
IN A stirring address delivered virtually during the 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Deputy President Paul Mashatile lauded the SADC's commitment to combating climate change through impactful policy development and a regional climate-resilient water investment programme.
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December 02, 2025
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Experts work on UN climate report
SOME 600 experts began to work yesterday on the next major UN climate report, as the international consensus on global warming is challenged by US President Donald Trump, who deems the science a \"hoax\".
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December 02, 2025
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Hong Kong arrests suspects linked to fire
AUTHORITIES said yesterday they have made a total 13 arrests over Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades after the blaze killed 151 people last week, a toll that could further rise.
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December 02, 2025
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Fairvest exceeds annual guidance with 11.2% distribution growth
FAIRVEST has exceeded its annual guidance, reporting 11.2% growth in its distributions per B share after strong rental income growth and lower vacancies - the distribution growth is certainly at the top end of growth among South Africa's REIT’s, at this time.
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December 02, 2025
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Hunt: Pirates’ depth and CAF-free schedule gives them edge
FOUR-TIME league champion Gavin Hunt believes the title race is finally poised for a genuine contest, with Orlando Pirates emerging as a serious challenger to Mamelodi Sundowns’ longstanding dominance.
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December 02, 2025
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Eswatini denies ownership of vessel seized by Iran, claims illegal use of its flag
THE government of Eswatini has distanced itself from a vessel reportedly intercepted by Iranian authorities, insisting that the ship was using the kingdom's flag illegally and that Eswatini has no operational ship registry.
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December 02, 2025
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Africa’s demand for refined products to surge into the year 2050
AFRICA stands at a crossroads in the flow of global energy dynamics - a pivotal moment where the continent can leverage its abundant fossil fuel resources for equitable development.
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December 02, 2025
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Budget cuts fail special schools and inclusive education
THE government's announcement last year that special schools will be spared from the latest education budget cuts has brought relief in some circles.
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December 02, 2025
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Venture capital disrupted: When your Rolodex learns to dial itself
AT THE weekend, I introduced a West African founder to a UK-based WhatsApp group of high-value investors and operators I'd been plugged into a couple of years ago.
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December 02, 2025
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Tharisa declares 33% lower dividend despite improved headline earnings
THARISA, the South Africa-based platinum and chrome mining company, paid a 33% lower dividend to 3 US cents (4.5 US cents) in the year to September 30, after production fell, but headline earnings improved marginally.
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December 02, 2025
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Coming week could be ‘pivotal’ for Ukraine diplomacy
EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said yesterday that this week could be crucial for the push to end the Ukraine war, as US representatives head to Moscow after talks with Kyiv's negotiators.
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December 02, 2025
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Manhunt launched following the fatal farm attack in Limpopo
LIEUTENANT General Thembi Hadebe, the Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, has ordered a full-scale manhunt to find the perpetrators of a fatal farm attack near the Baltimore, Tolwe policing area in the Capricorn District.
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December 02, 2025
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South Africa and Global South must stand firm
THE 20th Summit of the G20 held in Johannesburg, the first on African soil, offered a snapshot of shifting global power in ways that reinforce the need for sustainable focus, mutual solidarity and unity in Africa and the Global South.
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December 02, 2025
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Bok muscle returns as Stormers hunt French scalps
THE Stormers have the services of three European-conquering Springboks back for the opening Champions Cup match against Bayonne in France on Friday evening.
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December 02, 2025
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Max pounces to keep title fight alive
THE three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a McLaren blunder to win the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.
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December 02, 2025
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Artea demands respect as Gunners dig deep
MIKEL Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved respect after the English Premier League leaders battled to a bruising 1-1 draw with title rivals Chelsea at the end of a gruelling week.
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December 02, 2025
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Mzansi stands firm as petition to deport Elon Musk to SA resurfaces
MZANSI is making its voice heard, this time as an old petition to deport Elon Musk out of the United States and “return” him to South Africa has once again made headlines.
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December 02, 2025
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Revolutionary HIV injection rollout begins
SOUTH Africa, Eswatini and Zambia yesterday began administering a groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.
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December 02, 2025
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How illicit financial flows fuel corruption and organised crime in Africa
THE Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) is warning that Africa is plagued by an increasing array of illicit financial flows, with many countries serving as sources, transit points, or destinations.
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December 02, 2025
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South Africa's Black Friday spend soars as shoppers chased big ticket savings
SOUTH Africans showed buying confidence this Black Friday as spending surged by 64% compared to last year, defying continued financial pressures and proving that strong deals still have the power to draw consumers back into the market.
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December 02, 2025
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Musa Keys unpacks modern dating in latest single ‘Nomathemba’
THERE'S a fresh vibe stirring in the amapiano scene, and it comes with a message.
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December 02, 2025
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Blitzboks eye bounce-back brilliance in Cape
THE Blitzboks face a daunting challenge to defend their crown in Cape Town as they kick off the tournament in the Mother City this Saturday in a group with Fiji, New Zealand, and Great Britain.
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December 02, 2025
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SA manufacturing slumps to contractionary territory, signalling deepening sector strain
SOUTH Africa's manufacturing sector took a sharp downturn in November, with the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) plunging by 7.2 points to 42, its weakest reading in several months and well below the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction.
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December 02, 2025
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Remgro to take full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa
Johann Rupert's group and shipping company propose restructuring of Mediclinic Holdings
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December 02, 2025
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Sundowns seek year-end lift in tricky Siwelele encounter
MAMELODI Sundowns could be heading into one of the sternest examinations of their eight-year rule over the Betway Premiership.
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December 02, 2025
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Alexforbes raises interim dividend 9% as operating income grows
ALEXFORBES raised its interim dividend 9% after solid performances across its corporate, investments, retail and growth market segments.
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