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THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE YOU MIGHT BE PAYING FOR
IF YOU'VE ever taken out a loan, signed up for store credit, or financed a car or cell phone, chances are you're already paying for a little-known but potentially lifesaving insurance policy, without even realising it.
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September 06, 2025
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How youth can spot online job scams
RECENTLY, there has been much furor around the rise of online work opportunity scams, especially those targeting youth. These scams often appear on social media and range from so-called “pay-for-job” schemes and bogus learnerships or internships, to fake interview venues and nonexistent work-from-home jobs that claim you can earn in foreign currency.
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September 06, 2025
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Luis Suarez apologises after spitting incident
INTER Miami forward Luis Suarez, who spat at a Seattle staff member after the Sounders’ Leagues Cup final triumph on Sunday, apologised in a statement on Instagram on Thursday.
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September 06, 2025
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The path back to a kinder world
IN A time where individualism often takes centre stage, volunteering is one of the most powerful antidotes we have. It reminds us that life is not just about what we can achieve for ourselves, but also about how we can contribute to the well-being of others.
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September 06, 2025
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New compact SUV
MG NOW covers a much wider spectrum of the South African market, following the recent introduction of the MG3 hatchback and the announcement this week of the new MG ZS Pro compact SUV.
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September 06, 2025
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‘My heart is crushed’: woman devastated after puppy Floofy killed — Gardener arrested
WHEN Shiloh Wood left for work and said goodbye to her tail-wagging puppy, she never imagined it would be the last time she saw him alive.
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September 06, 2025
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UN says all sides to blame for DR Congo war crimes
A RWANDA-backed M23 militia and the Congolese military and its affiliates had all committed gross rights violations in eastern DR Congo, UN investigators said yesterday, warning of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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September 06, 2025
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Cash on the money to clinch point for Poland
A SUPERB strike by Aston Villa’s Matty Cash snatched a 1-1 draw for Poland on Thursday despite being dominated for long periods by the Netherlands in European World Cup qualifying Group G.
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September 06, 2025
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World maps get Africa's size wrong — this must be fixed
THE AU has endorsed the #CorrectTheMap Campaign, a call for the UN and the wider global community to use a different kind of world map. The campaign currently has over 4500 signatures.
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September 06, 2025
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Why girls with ADHD are often missed
WHEN you think of ADHD, you might imagine a loud, energetic boy who can't sit still.
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September 06, 2025
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Writing to strangers who need a father
ON A whim, Rosie Paulik posted on TikTok about her father, who had recently got a PhD and was “wondering what to do next”.
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September 06, 2025
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Israel to target Gaza City buildings
THE Israeli military said it struck a high-rise in Gaza City yesterday, shortly after announcing that it would target a range of structures identified as being used by Hamas, particularly tall buildings.
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September 06, 2025
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Love, language, and liberation
MARWAN Kaabour refers to his book, The Queer Arab Glossary, as “a love letter” to his community.
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September 06, 2025
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How rogue debt counsellors give the industry a bad name
IF YOU'RE feeling like you’re drowning in debt, you're not alone.
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September 06, 2025
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New draft tax bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in your unit trust investments
FOR millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children's education funds, and long-term wealth creation.
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September 06, 2025
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The treasure trove bank vault mystery
FOR more than a century, the fate of the dazzling Darya-e-Noor diamond has been sealed inside a bank vault - a mystery that haunts Khawaja Naim Murad, great-grandson of the last prince, or Nawab, of Dhaka.
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September 06, 2025
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Boxing icons Tyson, Mayweather to meet in ring in 2026
MIKE Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday.
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September 06, 2025
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The cyberbullying that has befallen on Duba is unwarranted
CYBERBULLYING has no place in our society—especially against public figures who have opened up their lives to entertain us.
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September 06, 2025
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Norris aims to close the gap on Piastri
GRAND PRIX
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September 06, 2025
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Smith happy SA20 is contributing to Proteas talent pool in white-ball cricket
FORMER Proteas captain and SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith is pleased to see the tournament continuing to contribute to South Africa’s international talent pipeline, with Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs making waves in England and Australia.
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September 06, 2025
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‘Chinese Dragon’ far exceeds German luxury offerings
“SEXY CAR’
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September 06, 2025
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Pre-orders open for new GTI
THE long-awaited Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI is set to hit South African showrooms in November.
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September 06, 2025
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It's all about the olive at the Swartland Olive Festival
CALLING all Olivophiles and Brine Believers: the Swartland Olive Festival is returning to the historic village square of Riebeek-Kasteel, September 27-28.
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September 06, 2025
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Transforming animal shelter from shadow of death to beacon of hope
THE first day Courtney Proctor Cross walked into Huntington, West Virginia's municipal animal shelter as its new director, she saw a dog in a crate barking frantically, standing up to his ankles in urine.
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September 06, 2025
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Husband scours 18 tons of rotten food to find wedding rings
SYDNEY PAGE
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September 06, 2025
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QUICK READS
ANGLO AMERICAN
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September 06, 2025
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Generation X in South Africa: peak earnings, enduring financial pressure
AS Generation X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — reaches its peak earning years, a daunting reality sets in.
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September 06, 2025
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Montjane's quest for fifth tennis Slam ends
MULTIPLE Grand Slam champion Kgothatso “KG” Montjane and longtime playing partner Yui Kamiji of Japan were eliminated from the US Open wheelchair tennis doubles following a 7-5, 7-5 semifinal defeat to Dutch veteran Diede de Groot and Zhu Zhenzhen of China.
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September 06, 2025
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Auditor-General refers 40 irregularities for investigation
THE Office of the Auditor-General (AG) has referred 40 material irregularities picked up during the auditing finances of the organs of state using the powers conferred to her by the amended Public Audit Act.
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September 06, 2025
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St Benedict’s College takes top honour at festival
ST BENEDICT’S College has established itself as a leading force in South African school theatre after its production of The Other Side of the House won the Best Production award at the 2025 Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts (FEDA), along with five other major accolades.
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