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Young people in Portugal cut back on social media use
YOUNG people in Portugal are sharply reducing their social media use, reflecting a shift toward more conscious digital habits, according to new data and researchers.
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December 15, 2025
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AFCON GROUP B PREVIEW Egypt, SA, Angola and Zimbabwe set for fierce contest
GROUP
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December 15, 2025
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Cambodia-Thailand border clashes enter second week
RENEWED border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand entered a second week yesterday after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump's claim that a truce had been agreed to halt the deadly fighting.
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December 15, 2025
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Smit savours SA Women opportunity after maiden ODI 50
PROTEAS
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December 15, 2025
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Bafana have no time to score own goal
ON the eve of Bafana Bafana’s departure for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 in Morocco, South Africa is grappling with the fallout from controversial remarks attributed to head coach Hugo Broos.
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December 15, 2025
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Elephants have ‘Fae-te’ in their hands
COACH Emerse Fae has defended several contentious squad decisions as Ivory Coast attempt to become the first ‘Africa Cup of Nations holders to defend the title since Egypt did so 15 years ago.
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December 15, 2025
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eThekwini municipality swiftly contains sewage spill, reopens Bronze Beach and Umhlanga Main Beach
IN A prompt response to a pumpstation failure at the Ohlange Wastewater Pump Station, the eThekwini Municipality’s Sanitation team demonstrated its commitment to public health and environmental safety.
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December 15, 2025
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Tshwane's New Year's Eve festival returns: A celebration of community and culture
THE City of Tshwane' relaunch of the annual New Year's Eve crossover festival, which was put in abeyance some years ago to reduce the city’s spending, will mark the first major celebration since 2019.
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December 15, 2025
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Trump hints at possible Republican loss in midterms
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump hinted that Republicans could lose the 2026 midterm elections, despite touting the “greatest economy in history,” in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Saturday.
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December 15, 2025
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Hawks catch woman with 420 bullets and illegal gun in major bust
DURING an early-morning raid, the Hawks found an unlicensed firearm and over 400 rounds of live ammunition, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman in Nelspruit.
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December 15, 2025
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Maresca admits ‘worst 48 hours’ despite win
ENZO Maresca said he had suffered his \"worst 48 hours\" since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on Saturday, lamenting a lack of support.
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December 15, 2025
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Williams to lead Bafana with strong support
BAFANA Bafana’s leadership and goalkeeping departments are in safe hands with Ronwen Williams, but the national team captain cannot do it alone.
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December 15, 2025
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Proposed 2026 National Minimum Wage increase offers relief to South African workers
THE National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission has announced its proposed inflation plus 1.5% increase for the NMW in 2026.
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December 15, 2025
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Court overturns ruling on cancer treatment backlog
THE Cancer Alliance says it will not be deterred by the Gauteng High Court's decision to overturn a previous ruling that ordered the province's health department to provide radiation oncology services to patients on the backlog list for cancer treatment.
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December 15, 2025
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Mngqithi predicts Sea Robbers’ efficiency will be tested
MANQOBA Mngqithi delivered an assessment of Orlando Pirates that could be misinterpreted as sour grapes by Buccaneers supporters and casual soccer fans.
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December 15, 2025
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Prosus' ecommerce strategy delivering results across LatAm, Europe and India
PROSUS' strategy to build the #1 lifestyle ecommerce ecosystems in LatAm, Europe and India is delivering results, fuelling growth, and unlocking synergies across the Naspers subsidiary's businesses, said CEO Fabricio Bloisi.
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December 15, 2025
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Inspire young conservationists with “Russ the High Flyer’
LINDA
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December 15, 2025
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Stormers wary of rested Lions ahead of URC derby
THE Lions may be licking their wounds after a second straight Challenge Cup defeat, but the Stormers know the team arriving in Cape Town on Saturday will be a very different beast as the United Rugby Championship (URC) local derbies roar back into life.
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December 15, 2025
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The women champions fighting against institutional decay
AS SOUTH Africa observed the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, we were inundated with speeches, hashtags, and public promises.
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December 15, 2025
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Rachel Kolisi unveils transformative documentary – a story of honesty, resilience and self-discovery
RACHEL Kolisi introduced her new documentary, Falling Forward, to her followers this week, declaring: “A movement begins today.”
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December 15, 2025
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R25bn Limpopo water project reaches financial close to accelerate mining growth
The Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA) and its partners have reached financial close on the first phase of a 10-year, R25 billion bulk water supply project in Limpopo, marking a major milestone for water security, job creation and mining development in the province.
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December 15, 2025
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Bangar tips IPL teams to come out batting for Miller
FORMER India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has identified several marquee players likely to attract intense bidding as the buildup to the IPL 2026 auction gathers pace, with South African veteran David Miller emerging as one of the most sought-after names.
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December 15, 2025
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Parliament calls for withdrawal of policy directive paving way for Starlink's entry into SA
THE chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko, has called for the immediate withdrawal of a policy direction issued by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi.
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December 15, 2025
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PGM price recovery to lift Valterra Platinum earnings, but outlook remains cautious - S&P
S&P Global Ratings expects the recent recovery in PGM prices to provide some support for potentially higher earnings for JSE-listed Anglo American spin-off, Valterra Platinum, although analysts at the ratings agency are cautious about the outlook for prices of the precious metal.
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December 15, 2025
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South African farmers alarmed as Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban
VEGETABLE IMPORT BAN
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December 15, 2025
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Five-minute lapse costs Lions
LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen says his players are devastated not to have come away with a win in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two match against Newcastle Red Bulls, pointing to a five-minute spell before halftime that could have swung the contest their way.
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December 15, 2025
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McCullum defiant as ‘Bazball’ seeks lifeline
DEFIANT
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December 15, 2025
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Bulls’ B-team thrashed by Northampton
THE Bulls’ Champions Cup aspirations have all but expired after a 50-5 defeat to Northampton at Franklin Gardens on yesterday evening.
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December 15, 2025
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Controversial Starlink directive raises tension within GNU
DRAWN IMMEDIATE CONDEMNATION
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December 15, 2025
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Proteas overpower Uganda to defend African crown
THE Spar Proteas successfully defended their Africa Netball Cup title with a resounding 56-34 victory over Uganda in the final in Lilongwe, Malawi, ina repeat of last year’s decider yesterday evening.
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