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Paul O'Sullivan in hot water after allegedly threatening Cedrick Nkabinde
FORENSIC investigator Paul O'Sullivan may have landed himself in hot water after he allegedly sent suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, a threatening message on Wednesday.
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November 21, 2025
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A tribute to teachers, librarians and sport coaches
THANK you, teachers, librarians, school counsellors, and sports coaches:
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November 21, 2025
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Ramaphosa confirms US U-turn on G20 Summit boycott ahead of talks
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the US has made a U-turn on its plans to boycott the G20 Leaders Summit this weekend.
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November 21, 2025
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Brilliant 'peace' plan by Washington and Tel Aviv
THE most brilliant people in the world must be the team from Washington and Tel Aviv!
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November 21, 2025
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Music in Antarctica's wild land
WE TAKE a mental trip to Kwiland, where the Associated Press tells of a girl playing music in the most appalling conditions.
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November 21, 2025
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Free Palestine, whilst SA dies
SOUTH Africa is on auction, and the highest bidders are actively pursuing her riches.
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November 21, 2025
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'I would be lying if I said we don't want to tick the Ireland box'
THE Springbok players this week have played down the “revenge” factor ahead of their huge clash with archrivals Ireland tomorrow, but coach Rassie Erasmus said he would be “lying” if he said that ticking the Ireland box was not important.
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November 21, 2025
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Prosecutorial independence is constantly being challenged, says Shamila Batohi
NATIONAL Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi told the Nkabinde Inquiry yesterday that prosecuting in South Africa during these times is a challenging job and it does happen on occasions that people try to influence the work done by the prosecuting authority.
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November 21, 2025
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Portugal eyes opportunities in China
MORE than 50 prominent representatives from Portugal's political, business and academic circles gathered in Lisbon this week to discuss the opportunities outlined in China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting broad prospects for bilateral cooperation and win-win development.
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November 21, 2025
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Call to probe Alfred Duma Municipality high-performance sports centre
THE DA in KwaZulu-Natal will call for swift and decisive action by KZN Sports, Arts and Culture MEC, Mntomuhle Khawula, and his Head of Department following an oversight at the Alfred Duma Municipality multi-phase high-performance sports facility in uThukela, which has revealed several serious site issues.
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November 21, 2025
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IFP raises alarm over unauthorised arrival of Palestinians in South Africa
THE Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expresses deep concern over the unexplained arrival of more than 150 Palestinian nationals at OR Tambo International Airport last week on a flight from Nairobi, Kenya—reportedly without the knowledge of South African authorities.
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November 21, 2025
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Steenhuisen's tough re-election battle amid financial scandal
Party insiders divided as rivals weigh leadership challenge after debt revelations
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November 21, 2025
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Court denies bail to taxi boss in SARS advocate's attempted murder case
THE Durban Magistrate's Court denied bail to former taxi boss Kholwani Prayerman Ntanjana, who is accused of orchestrating the attempted murder of SARS-appointed advocate Coreth Naudé SC.
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November 21, 2025
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Riveiro weighs in on Mofokeng's form
FORMER Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has expressed confidence that star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng will overcome his slow start to the season and continue playing a central role for the Buccaneers.
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November 21, 2025
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New solution for Mawana roaming elephant herd in northern KZN
THE roaming Mawana elephant herd, which was facing an uncertain future due to being in conflict with residents of neighbouring communities, has been given a lifeline.
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November 21, 2025
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Verstappen's RB21 window problem becomes Red Bull's gamble
RED Bull’s hopes in Las Vegas hinge on one technical priority above all else: finding the RB21’s operating window. Without that, Max Verstappen simply cannot fight for victory — and the team knows it.
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November 21, 2025
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New voice rises from the Global South
Media and thinkers unite to shape a fairer global order
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November 21, 2025
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CHINESE WOMAN WHO FAKED NATIONALITY JAILED
A PHILIPPINE court yesterday sentenced Alice Guo, a Chinese national who became a mayor while masquerading as a Filipina, and seven others to life in prison on human trafficking charges, state prosecutors said
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November 21, 2025
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Durban City’s Mashego targets strong response in Richards Bay rematch
DURBAN City defender Terrence Mashego believes their breakthrough victory before the international break has restored belief at just the right time as the Cityzens prepare for a difficult Betway Premiership trip to the uMhlathuze Sports Complex to face Richards Bay tomorrow.
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November 21, 2025
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Rassie respectful but unfazed
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus says the result of a close match against Ireland tomorrow will not define a season, in which his team have already won 11 of the 13 matches they have played.
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November 21, 2025
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SYRIAN TEEN ACTIVIST WINS PEACE PRIZE
A SIXTEEN-year-old Syrian girl who caught the world's attention as a seven-year-old tweeting from the siege of Aleppo on Wednesday won the KidsRights Prize for her advocacy for children affected by war.
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November 21, 2025
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G20 DELEGATES VISIT STATE-OF-THE-ART ASTRONOMY FACILITY IN THE KAROO
As South Africa celebrated Heritage Day on 24 September 2024, the nation's rich cultural heritage was complemented by a showcase of its scientific excellence when G20 delegates from over 30 countries gathered in the Northern Cape for a glimpse of the world's most sensitive radio telescope ever built, the MeerKAT and the Square Kilometre Array-Mid telescope.
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November 21, 2025
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Where luxury meets advanced technology and electrification
IT’S been a busy year for Volvo locally this year, with three models launched and a new managing director, Grant Locke, appointed to restore customer confidence, strengthen dealer networks and guide the brand through South Africa’s transition to electric mobility.
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November 21, 2025
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The perfect blend of style and substance
LAUNCHED earlier in 2024 for the current generation, the Isuzu D-Max X-Rider has proven to be a popular model in the Isuzu lineup, with the brand now having recently introduced a limited-edition 150 units Black Edition model.
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November 21, 2025
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Beating Ireland is a point of pride for the Boks
WHEN looking at the bigger picture - the one that will be presented to South Africa on December 3 - the Test between the Springboks and Ireland this weekend will add neither detail nor brushstroke to the overall portrait.
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November 21, 2025
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Zululand Islamic Society blames KwaDukuza Municipality for mosque approval delays
THE Zululand Islamic Society (ZIS) has accused the KwaDukuza Municipality of dragging out the Ballito Mosque approval for nearly a decade, calling the delays \"deeply troubling\", \"unexplained\", and a direct violation of constitutional rights.
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November 21, 2025
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Court halts release of 2022 matric results for pupils accused of cheating
THE Mpumalanga High Court has set aside an order compelling the Department of Basic Education to release withheld matric results to learners who were accused of being part of a massive cheating scandal during the 2022 exams.
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November 21, 2025
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VW Kariega plant hits a memorable Polo milestone
VOLKSWAGEN Group Africa (VWGA) has passed another major milestone at its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape, building its two-millionth Polo just months ahead of the model's 30-year local production anniversary in 2026.
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November 21, 2025
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REIMAGINING UBUNTU IN A CONNECTED WORLD
South Africa faces a pivotal moment: bridging the tech divide with inclusive, future-focused solutions
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November 21, 2025
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BRICS, G20 & THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Forging a path to a shared humanity
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