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Two safari escapes in the heart of big five territory
Nestled near the majestic Drakensberg mountains to the west of Kruger Park, Makalali Private Game Lodge spans 26 000ha of unspoiled bushveld in South Africa’s Northeastern Lowveld.
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August 30, 2025
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Gaza city ‘a dangerous zone’
THE Israeli military declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone” yesterday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory’s largest city after almost two years of devastating war.
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August 30, 2025
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Nedbank joins Home Affairs’ digital partnership to expand access to smart IDs
NEDBANK has confirmed its participation in the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) new digital partnership model, aimed at improving access to Smart ID and Passport services through banking platforms.
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August 30, 2025
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Two men publicly flogged for gay sex
TWO men were publicly flogged 76 times each in Indonesia’s conservative province of Aceh on Tuesday after they were found guilty of sexual relations by a court operating under strict Islamic law.
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August 30, 2025
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What does your Euro summer escape say about you?
AS THE sweltering summer months enfold Europe, pools of summer sun and swathes of picturesque landscapes become a sanctuary for many, including South Africa’s luminaries.
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August 30, 2025
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Rodri, Carvajal return for Spain World Cup qualifiers
SPAIN named Rodri and Dani Carvajal in their squad yesterday for upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey.
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August 30, 2025
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121 dockets returned to SAPS political killings team
AT LEAST 121 police dockets will be to be returned to the political killings task team after they were removed from the unit.
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August 30, 2025
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Raising awareness about GBV
KURT Winter's new book, Help Us Find Kerry, sheds light on the tragic disappearance of his sister, Kerry Winter, and the ongoing fight for justice and social change.
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August 30, 2025
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LAW FALTERS AS DISORDER CRIPPLES SA
'Criminal justice system ill-equipped'
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August 30, 2025
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The joy of sliding behind the wheel of a legendary car
AFTER testing a string of SUVs, when the 8.5-generation Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI arrived, I could not have been happier to get behind the wheel of the car that is such an integral part of the company’s DNA and has been putting smiles on people's faces for the past 50 years.
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August 30, 2025
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World Championship dreams may be dashed
THERE was good news and bad news for South African sprinters in the men’s 100m at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday night —with excitement at the return to form of veteran Akani Simbine tinged with sadness over the injury to teen sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza midway through the race.
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August 30, 2025
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Three arrested for possession of crocodile carcass, dead vulture
POLICE in Limpopo and rangers from the Kruger National Park arrested three suspects aged between 29 and 38 for possession of a crocodile carcass, its fat and skin, and a dead vulture.
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August 30, 2025
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Highly sensitive? Science shows your depth of feeling isn't a flaw — it's a strength
IF YOU find yourself wiping away tears during the opening minutes of The Impossible or flinching at loud restaurant music, you’re not overreacting.
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August 30, 2025
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DA MEC slammed for ‘targeting ANC-run departments’
THE ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team coordinator, Mike Mabuyakhulu, has condemned what he calls “abuse of power” by the DA leader in the Legislature and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, accusing him of politically targeting ANC-run departments under the guise of financial oversight.
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August 30, 2025
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Bafana's Broos brokers Mudau’s return to training ahead of qualifiers
HUGO Broos, who has publicly backed Khuliso Mudau as the best right-back in the country, has voiced concern over the player's absence from both the Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana squads ahead of next month’s crucial Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.
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August 30, 2025
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Tourist pours beer into elephant's trunk
WILDLIFE conservationists in Kenya are reeling after a video surfaced of a Spanish tourist pouring beer into the trunk of an elephant at the Ol Jogi Conservancy in Laikipia County.
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August 30, 2025
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Raid on funnyman over clip sparks fury
CHAIRPERSON of the Portfolio Committee on Police Ian Cameron has taken to social media to slam Senzo Mchunu for abusing his power, following a raid at the home of Cape Town-based funnyman Anton Taylor.
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August 30, 2025
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Mabalane marks 23 years clean
AWARD-WINNING singer turned pastor Kabelo Mabalane is set to mark a powerful milestone on September 2, 2025 - 23 years of sobriety.
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August 30, 2025
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Apartheid's ‘othering’ is alive and well
MY FIRST conscious political awakening happened when I was 12 or 13 years old.
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August 30, 2025
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Bok Women stand on edge of history in York showdown
THE Springbok Women's team has a date with destiny tomorrow in the ancient English city of York, where they play Italy in a massively important World Cup fixture.
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August 30, 2025
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Brain-based strategies that boost productivity
TIME is finite. And energy is cyclical. Yet most professionals try to “do more” by pushing harder, longer and faster - until they burn out or under-deliver.
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August 30, 2025
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Gird your loins for a safari of animalistic desire and side-splitting shenanigans
WHAT would you get if you combined the pelvic-thrusting allure of Magic Mike, the drool factor of Baywatch, and the freewheeling camaraderie of Girls Trip? Well, wonder no more.
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August 30, 2025
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Russia scales back Ukraine demands
RUSSIA is demanding Ukraine cede all of its eastern Donbas region, but would be willing to freeze the conflict in the south of the country along current front lines, Tiirkiye’s top diplomat has said.
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August 30, 2025
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Meyer blossoms beyond the runway
FROM global fashion campaigns to frontline advocacy, Nicole Meyer is leveraging her voice for those who need it most.
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August 30, 2025
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Nkota scores on debut in Saudi Pro League for Al-Ettifaq
MOHAU Nkota continued to endear himself to the Al-Ettifaq faithful after scoring on his debut in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday night.
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August 30, 2025
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Trustees face liability as mismanagement puts sectional title owners at risk
WHEN trustees of sectional title schemes neglect their duties, mismanage funds, or fail to enforce rules, the consequences can be severe, not only for the trustees themselves but also for property values and owners left footing the bill.
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August 30, 2025
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Russian Embassy honours SA Navy Chief
THE Russian Federation's embassy in South Africa has hosted an award ceremony to honour Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy.
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August 30, 2025
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Sinner on the march as Swiatek, tearful Gauff toil at US Open
REIGNING men’s champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact.
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August 30, 2025
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Your investment, financial, and business insurance questions answered
Question: As a first-time mom keen to secure my child's future, I'm looking for advice on the most effective savings and investment options to consider. I need to save for his education and eventually purchase a home. Could you recommend the best strategies or accounts to help me build this goal? Carina van Rooyen, Wealth Manager, PSG Wealth, Pretoria-Oos / Pretoria East
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August 30, 2025
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Snail seeks rare mate in unlikely love quest
IN A WORLD that swipes right for love, one lonely snail in New Zealand is looking for a match that can swipe left - and Kiwis across the country are now searching for love in the dampest of places, thanks to a magazine’s campaign.
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