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Marc Lottering, coloured community hit back

OPEN CHATS RACIST PODCAST

5 min  |

August 09, 2025
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Sekhukhune acid test awaits new Pirates coach

ORLANDO Pirates embark on their first Betway Premiership season under the leadership of Abdeslam Ouaddou today at the iconic Orlando Stadium (kickoff at 5:30 pm).

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Mbeki, Biko, Tutu foundations withdraw from National Dialogue

SEVERAL prominent foundations have withdrawn from the structures of the Preparatory Task Team (PTT) and the upcoming First National Convention of the National Dialogue scheduled for August 15, 2025.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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‘Are you joking, mate?’ AI doesn’t get it

IN 2018, my Australian coworker asked me, “Hey, how are you going?”. My response - “I am taking a bus” — was met with a smirk.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Delayed salary increases lead to rising turnover among white-collar workers

NEARLY half of business leaders have reported a rise in employee turnover after postponing salary increases for professionals and white-collar workers, according to new research by global talent solutions firm Robert Walters.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025
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Passport power: meet the women redefining adventure

AS WE commemorate Women’s Day, it’s essential to recognise the remarkable contributions of women in various fields, particularly in the realm of content creation.

4 min  |

August 09, 2025

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What matters to women in tech

WOMEN'S Month gives South African businesses and leaders an opportunity to reflect on their efforts to narrow the gender gap and promote diversity in their organisations. For the most part, this means there is a lot of talk from senior industry leaders around what is being done, has been done or should be done.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Steyn opens up after failing to make weight

SOUTH Africa's Elbert Steyn this week spoke about the challenges that come with fighting.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025

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A tribute to the financial empowerment of women

EVERY year, Women's Day invites us to pause, reflect, and honour the women who've shaped our country’s history and the women in our lives.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Women bear the financial burden: survey reveals alarming trends

AS SOUTH Africa celebrates Women’s Month, 1Life Insurance brings to light a compelling survey that reveals the extraordinary yet burdened relationship that women have with money in the country.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Lara Fuller's mission to save the wattled crane

AS A teenager in England, Dr Lara Fuller took part in marches to highlight the importance of the environment.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025
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Bafana Bafana’s gritty performance earns draw in opener

BAFANA Bafana opened their 2025 CHAN Championship campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Algeria at the Namboole Mandela Stadium in Uganda yesterday.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Durban conservationist fights to save wetlands

DURBAN conservationist Nonkazimlo Mafa is working hard to protect endangered amphibians only found in the wetlands, like the Pickersgill reed frog and the Kloof frog.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Three new boats, one vision

ST BENEDICT'S College continues to dominate school rowing, maintaining its unbeaten streak and proudly holding the prestigious title of South Africa’s School Rowing Champions for an impressive 30th consecutive year.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025
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Israel to ‘take control’ of Gaza City

ISRAEL'S military will “take control” of Gaza City under a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and approved by his security cabinet, his office said in a statement yesterday.

3 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Glenvista Primary steps into the future with tablet donation

LEARNERS at Glenvista Primary School received tablets during a handover ceremony on Thursday, part of a national effort to expand access to digital learning tools in under-resourced classrooms.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025
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THE SCREAMS THAT SHOOK A NEIGHBOURHOOD

Another child killed in brutal assault at hands of her parent

3 min  |

August 09, 2025
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Explore Mzansi’s scenic drives for a refreshing escape

BEAT THE MID-YEAR SLUMP

3 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Golden Arrows out to spoil Siwelele's return

GOLDEN Arrows will look to dampen Siwelele FC's topflight return party when the sides meet in the Betway Premiership at the Dr Molemela Stadium on tonight (8pm).

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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A call to protect women’s dignity, rights

SEXUAL CORRUPTION

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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'Palestinian Pele' killed by Israeli forces in Gaza

FORMER Palestine national team player Suleiman al-Obeid, known as the “Palestinian Pelé”, has been killed by Israeli gunfire in the Gaza Strip, the sport's local governing body has confirmed.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Tinkler’s rough journey from pain to purpose

ERIC Tinkler is not an easy man to read. To many in the South African football fraternity, he appears cold, unapproachable - even difficult.

3 min  |

August 09, 2025

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VALUING AND EMPOWERING GIRLS

Valuing, educating, and empowering our daughters is crucial to the well-being of our families, and to the advancement of our communities and nations.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Lesego the lionheart

WHILE most people admire lions from afar, Lesego Mthethwa tracks them through the bush, reads their movements and stares into the eyes of Africa's apex predator every day.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Transgender mothers declare: ‘We are mothers... And we care’

DESPITE a lack of legal protections, and in the face of an increasingly queerphobic national context, these transgender parents in Namibia are making their long-held dreams of having their own children a reality and, in turn, offering these young ones - and others - a loving home.

5 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Shivambu: EFF's behaviour in Parliament was 'childish' and 'senseless'

FORMER Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu says he was never comfortable with the party’s disruptive behaviour in Parliament during his decade-long tenure, calling it “childish” and without purpose.

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Beganovic sets sights on top-eight finish

TS GALAXY head coach Adnan Beganovic has made it clear that his side should no longer be spoken about in relegation terms, as they prepare to open their Betway Premiership campaign against newly promoted Durban City tomorrow

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Mel Gibson unveils two-part ‘Passion’ sequel

FANS of the original 2004 film The Passion of the Christ have something to look forward to.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025
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Sharks XV look to energise their game with home support in unknown Clermont

THE Sharks XV hope the support in Clermont’s Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium will aid them in their search for a first Currie Cup win when they take on the Cheetahs this afternoon (5.10pm start).

2 min  |

August 09, 2025

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Three held after demanding IDs from patients

GAUTENG police have arrested three women members of Operation Dudula after they allegedly stormed into a medical care centre in Diepkloof, Soweto, and demanded identity documents from patients to verify their nationality.

1 min  |

August 09, 2025