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UJ honours literary icon Antjie Krog with honorary doctorate
THE University of Johannesburg (UJ) has conferred an honorary doctoral degree on acclaimed South African poet, writer, and academic Antjie Krog, in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to literature, language and public thought.
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October 11, 2025
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The revolution in your bin
SUNDAY lunch with the really interesting people in my life led me down a mini-research path and I investigated the circular economy.
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October 11, 2025
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You need a strong heart to be a Bafana Bafana fan
IT’S a good thing I have a strong heart! How Hugo Broos survived last night I don’t know. The silver-haired Belgian must no doubt have aged a thousand times as Bafana Bafana contrived to take us back to those bad old days when they raised our hopes only to disappoint us.
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October 11, 2025
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How well do Chinese cars hold their value after three to four years?
CHINESE vehicles have become irresistible to many South African vehicle buyers, thanks to pricing that often significantly undercuts the established brands and feature-packed interiors that belie those tempting price tags.
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October 11, 2025
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Verreynne insist there is no need to change approach as Proteas begin WTC defence
GOING into the first Test against Pakistan in Lahore tomorrow, Proteas wicket-keeper/batter Kyle Verreynne insists there is no need to change their approach just because they now have the added pressure of being the defending World Test Championship (WTC) champions.
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October 11, 2025
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How stokvels are empowering women entrepreneurs
CREATING generational wealth requires the discipline to save consistently and the insight to invest wisely.
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October 11, 2025
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7 snow-covered destinations for the ultimate white Christmas
AS CHRISTMAS decorations begin to appear across cities and shopping centres, it's a reminder that the festive season is fast approaching.
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October 11, 2025
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UEFA denies negotiations with European Super League promoter
UEFA on Thursday denied ongoing talks with Super League promoter A22 Sports Management but it admitted it had met the body, after the promoter told AFP it was “negotiating” with UEFA to create anew Champions League format.
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October 11, 2025
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Pollard leads Springbok influx into Bulls squad
THE Bulls have made sweeping changes for today's away United Rugby Championship match against Ulster in Belfast.
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October 11, 2025
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France and South Africa are transforming archival storytelling
THE Embassy of France in South Africa, along with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric South, has unveiled an innovative initiative dubbed “Futures_Past: Amplifying Memory with Immersive Technologies”.
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October 11, 2025
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Meet the adventurer who stamped his passport in 197 countries
TRAVEL GOALS
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October 11, 2025
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Another fatal quake strikes Philippines
A POWERFUL magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines yesterday, killing at least six people and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.
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October 11, 2025
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Double Springbok boost for Lions
THE Lions have a double Springbok boost for their URC encounter with Benetton in the form of scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye.
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October 11, 2025
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Russian attack batters Ukraine energy grid
RUSSIAN drones and missiles pummelled Ukraine’s struggling energy infrastructure early yesterday, cutting power to thousands across the country and killing a seven-year-old boy.
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October 11, 2025
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'The Heart is a Muscle'. SA's Oscar entry
EARLIER this week, Imran Hamdulay's The Heart is a Muscle was put forth as South Africa's official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
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October 04, 2025
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The double-edged sword of Machine Learning in South African finance
MACHINE Learning (ML) is being positioned as a game-changer in financial services, but the latest research from Experian, conducted by Forrester Consulting, suggests that the reality is more nuanced than the tech industry would have us believe.
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October 04, 2025
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Understanding the link between financial stress and mental health
FINANCIAL insecurity is not only about depleted bank accounts, it chips away at psychological resilience. When people lack financial confidence, they carry an invisible burden that permeates every aspect of their well-being.
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October 04, 2025
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Cosatu pushes for major two-pot retirement reforms
A YEAR after the implementation of the two-pot retirement system, as lawmakers iron out technical issues so that laws line up, trade federation Cosatu is suggesting several major changes to help workers in financial distress.
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October 04, 2025
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Mdaka: We'll give everything against the US
AMAJITA’S coach Raymond Mdaka, says they will leave no stone unturned when they face the United States in their final group stage match at the ongoing Fifa U-20 World Cup.
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October 04, 2025
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New world of work requires multifaceted leaders
THERE was a time when most leaders followed a linear path. Pick a lane, specialise, climb the corporate ladder and stay the course for decades. However, that norm is unravelling.
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October 04, 2025
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TIME' magazine recognises Nomzamo Mbatha as one of the world's most influential rising stars
MULTI-media personality and strong advocate for humanitarian causes, Nomzamo Mbatha, has been officially recognised as one of TIME magazine's World's Most Influential Rising Stars in Advocacy.
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October 04, 2025
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' trailer offers heartfelt look at rock legend
THE news of Ozzy Osbourne's death at 76 on July 27 sent shockwaves across the globe, plunging his fans into mourning. The sudden resurgence of clips from The Osbournes on social media felt surreal, almost like a fever dream.
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October 04, 2025
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Bonds of friendships in neighbourhoods
IN URBAN neighbourhoods, often people who live close together do not necessarily know each other. Building bridges and forming friendships between neighbours can have a profound effect on our daily lives.
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October 04, 2025
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Exploring SA's untapped serial killer tourism
WHEN discussing tourism in South Africa, typical imagery conjures up encounters with majestic wildlife at the Kruger National Park, sun-soaked beaches in Durban, or the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain framed against a sunset.
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October 04, 2025
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Should AI worry young professionals?
GRADUATION is a moment of arrival - a first exciting step into adulthood, independence and the beginning of a career.
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October 04, 2025
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YOUTH TURN TO 'BLESSERS' TO SURVIVE
Unemployment leaves young women vulnerable to abuse, violence and trauma bonds
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October 04, 2025
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Tyla, Wizkid, Asake to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026
AFRO Nation has confirmed the first wave of performers for its 2026 Portugal edition, with Tyla, Wizkid and Asake leading the lineup.
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October 04, 2025
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Mabuza case raises questions about living annuities
THE legal dispute involving the pension assets of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza highlights the fact that there are important structural and legal differences between financial products, where certain rules come into effect on death.
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October 04, 2025
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Resilient coach Broos vows Bafana players will fight to go to America
DESPITE the World Cup qualification setbacks, coach Hugo Broos remains optimistic about Bafana Bafana journey towards securing a place in the upcoming tournament in North America.
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October 04, 2025
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Why do people monkey branch?
Exploring the psychology of relationship hopping
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