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SA faces job crisis as unemployment climbs
SOUTH Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33.2%, with warnings that the crisis could deepen further following the US’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on key South African exports - a move expected to hit vulnerable industries and young workers the hardest.
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August 16, 2025
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Africa has an opportunity to reshape global power relations
FOR too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively - managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts.
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August 16, 2025
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Randburg gym owner beats city in court
A RANDBURG woman can legally keep running a home exercise studio despite the City of Johannesburg issuing noncompliance fines and penalties, which were enforced and included the disconnection of electricity and water supply at her property.
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August 16, 2025
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Smit: Springboks' 'beef' producing pipeline strong
OVER the last few years, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has been preparing for the inevitable changing of the guard, as many South African rugby legends are heading towards retirement.
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August 16, 2025
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The two assistant coaches are keeping Chiefs perfect in Nabi’s absence
YOU have to give it to Kaizer Chiefs assistant coaches, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze — they know how to get the team firing in the absence of Nasreddine Nabi.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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YOUTH: OUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCES
INTERNATIONAL Youth Day, celebrated on August 12, served as a reminder of the profound potential our youth have as agents of change in our communities, and for building a better world.
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August 16, 2025
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Wallabies don't want to 'blow a gasket' against Springboks at Ellis Park
JOHANNESBURG is 1,753m above sea level, yet many teams visiting Ellis Park will tell you that the altitude factor is in the head. The Wallabies are not one of them.
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August 16, 2025
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How de Bruin found joy in coaching the Springbok Women
THREE weeks before the 2019 World Cup, the Springboks’ preparations received a jolt when attack coach Swys de Bruin resigned from the management team.
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August 16, 2025
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Rescuers scour debris after 60 killed in latest India flood
INDIAN rescuers pulled bodies from mud and rubble Friday after the latest deadly flood to crash through a Himalayan village killed at least 60 people and washed away dozens more.
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August 16, 2025
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Du Plessis oozes confidence ahead of fight
THE Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, emphasised that beating the number three-ranked middleweight fighter Khamzat Chimaev will carry the same weight as beating any of his opponents in the UFC thus far, despite Chimaev being highly rated.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Lions aim to redeem themselves against Pumas
CURRIE CUP
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August 16, 2025
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Insurgency grows ahead of TotalEnergies' return
JIHADIST insurgents in northern Mozambique have multiplied their attacks in the past weeks, causing mass displacements ahead of the possible resumption of construction on TotalEnergies’ huge natural gas project in the region.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Putin, Trump in high-stakes summit
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met yesterday in Alaska in a high-stakes summit over the future of Ukraine.
3 min |
August 16, 2025
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Tributes pour in for missing pilot after crash
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray, who went missing following a plane crash in Durban on Thursday.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Frank urges ‘real’ Spurs fans to back Tel after racist abuse
THOMAS Frank urged Tottenham fans to back Mathys Tel in today’s Premier League opener against Burnley after the French forward was racially abused this week.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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K.Keed claps back at DJ Speedsta's freestyle challenge
DJ Speedsta has been no stranger to controversy this year as he has been finding himself in heated debates over his takes on music and the industry.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Concourt clarifies who is entitled to pension benefits when a worker dies
THE rules on who gets what in terms of retirement benefits and life insurance payouts when a pension fund member dies have proved a headache for pension funds for almost 50 years, with certain requirements remaining contentious to this day.
3 min |
August 16, 2025
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Farm occupiers' rights upheld in landmark court ruling
A FAMILY in the Barrydale area of the Western Cape has successfully opposed their eviction from a farm where they have lived for many years.
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August 16, 2025
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Palestinians mourn slain journalist, media crew
PALESTINIANS in Gaza this week mourned the deaths of four Al Jazeera journalists and a freelance camera operator killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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SA grapples with harmful drinking policies
AS SOUTH Africa continues to grapple with the severe repercussions of harmful drinking, the country's approach to tackling this pressing public health issue is undergoing scrutiny.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Explore South Africa's top spots for a girls' getaway
IN THE fast-paced world we live in, nurturing deep friendships often takes a back seat.
3 min |
August 16, 2025
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Isak’s future remains uncertain amid growing Liverpool interest
EDDIE Howe admits Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has control of his future with the club as Liverpool remain interested in signing the Sweden forward.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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TENSIONS HIGH AFTER E-HAILING DRIVER'S MURDER
Community uncertain if violence is over
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Men are struggling to find love. Here's why...
MEN are disappointing. I’ve heard it from so many of my female friends that I’ve lost count.
4 min |
August 16, 2025
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Impact of SA’s divorce law changes on property ownership
SOUTH Africa’s family law is set for a significant shift, with proposed amendments that could impact how your property - and other assets - are divided in the event of divorce or death, even if there’s an antenuptial agreement in place.
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August 16, 2025
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Small ideas, big impact at St Benedict's 2025 Embrace Symposium
THE 2025 St Benedict’s Embrace Symposium highlighted how small, intentional actions can spark meaningful change in education. Under the theme “Small ideas, big changes,” educators, learners, and changemakers gathered to explore how advocacy and innovation can reshape South African schools and communities.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Blankets, belly rubs, and a new beginning
NEW HOME
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August 16, 2025
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Bukiwe takes stage in music after triumphant run in 'Gomora'
FROM the high-pressure sets of television drama to the intimate world of music production, Bukiwe Keva shares thrilling insights about her career journey.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Zoo seeks unwanted pets to feed to predators
A ZOO in Denmark has put out a call for people to donate unwanted pets and animals - including chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs - so they can be turned into feed for its predators.
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August 09, 2025
Saturday Star
Absenteeism driven by mental health
SOUTH Africa's workplace absenteeism rates are among the highest globally averaging between 3.5% and 6%, compared to the international benchmark of 1.5%.
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