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US tariffs in sharp focus at conference
US SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday on the sidelines of Asean talks in Malaysia, where Washington’s tariffs are in sharp focus.
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July 12, 2025
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Trump visits flood-ravaged Texas amid scrutiny
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump was set to visit Texas yesterday as questions mounted over the response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.
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July 12, 2025
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Walaza races for gold in call to Africa
WHEN Bayanda Walaza hits the screen in Showmax’s bold new vision for Africa, he doesn’t just run; he ignites.
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July 12, 2025
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Taming the wedding planning beast: stay sane before you say 'I do'
WEDDINGS are meant to be magical, right? That one picture-perfect day that crowns your love story.
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July 12, 2025
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The importance of saving for South Africans
SOUTH Africans have long grappled with low savings levels, high consumer debt, and increasing financial pressure.
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July 12, 2025
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New vehicles below R400 000 driving growth in SA market
THE good times are rolling in South Africa’s new vehicle market, with nine consecutive months of sales growth putting the industry 13.6% ahead of where it was this time last year, Naamsa figures show.
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July 12, 2025
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Tobacco, alcohol, fashion industries under siege
ILLICIT trading has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa, pervading various sectors of the economy and costing the nation billions in lost tax revenue.
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July 12, 2025
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Kill them with kindness
I NEED a rich benefactor that will allow me to travel in business class. I may be getting old and cranky, but the seat space in economy class airplanes is getting smaller and smaller. It could cause serious social upheaval.
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July 12, 2025
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Parents bring home slain 'baby girl' Paige Bell from the Bahamas
DEATH ON SUPERYACHT
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July 12, 2025
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Houses made from rice husks
IT MAY look like an ordinary building site but Akmatbek Uraimov's new house in Kyrgyzstan is being built with blocks of rice.
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July 12, 2025
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The 24/7 war room
IN THE heart of Data Center Alley - a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world’s internet traffic flows — Visa operates its global fraud command centre.
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July 12, 2025
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Pogacar pounces to retake Tour de France lead
TADEJ Pogacar won stage seven of the Tour de France yesterday to regain the overall lead with a trademark burst up the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.
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July 12, 2025
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Why the Fair Pay Bill could transform recruitment practices
HAVE you ever been asked to submit your payslip by a prospective employer, before you've even sat down for the interview? For many South Africans, it’s a routine (and often frustrating) part of the job search. But that could soon change.
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July 12, 2025
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Liquid board carton, PET plastic recycling on the rise
IN 2024, Petco spent R70 million on financial support for the value chain, which enabled its contracted recycling partners to purchase approximately R470m in post-consumer packaging materials from small businesses.
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July 12, 2025
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Lerena all geared up for Okolie in heavyweight showdown
KEVIN Lerena is ‘ready to rumble’ and Lawrence Okolie better be prepared for the toughest night of his fighting career.
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July 12, 2025
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Spurs sign Kudus with Gibbs-White set to follow
TOTTENHAM have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White in a double swoop worth over £100 million.
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July 12, 2025
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Angola opens up to tourists in pivot from oil
SURFERS? PARADISE
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July 12, 2025
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Medical schemes face scrutiny over racial discrimination
THERE must be consequences and punitive measures, which include back payments by medical schemes, that were found to have applied systemic discrimination against black health professionals when they applied risk ratios against them.
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July 12, 2025
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Hermann's journey down the N4 has prepared him for Proteas T201 call-up
THE South African domestic system endures plenty of criticism for its perceived lack of quality. That it doesn’t provide enough opportunities to prepare players for international competition.
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July 12, 2025
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EU chief survives no confidence vote
EU CHIEF Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament — but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.
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July 12, 2025
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Who's your daddy? These days, who isn't?
IN HIS social media series, Trump Was Born to be a Gay Man, actor Bransen Gates lip-synchs to real recordings of US President Donald Trump saying things that — with a few wrist flicks and come-hither eyes — gain an entirely new interpretation.
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July 12, 2025
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Can Al chatbots replace human therapists?
UNPACKING THE MENTAL HEALTH REVOLUTION
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July 12, 2025
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Springbok Women focus on breakdown improvements ahead of second Test against Canada
THE Springbok Women struggled at the breakdown area in the first Test against Canada at Loftus at the weekend, so it was no wonder that it was an area of focus ahead of today’s second Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
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July 12, 2025
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How to manage money at every life stage: tips from experts
FINANCIAL planning is a lifelong journey that shifts in focus with each stage of life, from childhood and schooling to early adulthood, midlife responsibilities, and then, retirement.
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July 12, 2025
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea's cities. hiking trails
LOVEBUGS - so named for how the male and female cling together as they mate in flight - are swarming South Korea.
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July 12, 2025
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JULY SAVINGS MONTH: SIMPLE SAVINGS STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER TOMORROW
While the first quarter of 2025 saw the Consumer Confidence Index drop, South Africans can build their financial resilience by sharpening their saving strategies and taking control of their financial futures.
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July 12, 2025
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How to keep your holiday plans safe from travel fraudsters
AS HOLIDAY plans begin to take shape for many across the globe, a dark cloud looms over the travel industry: a surge in holiday scams.
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July 12, 2025
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New model smashes Nurburgring record
THEY call it the “Green Hell”, with 20.832 kilometres of undulating tar, known for its significant elevation changes and bumpy surface.
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July 12, 2025
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Maximise your tax benefits this filing season
YOU know it’s tax season when there's a rise in the old ‘death and taxes’ humour.
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July 12, 2025
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Book helps South Africans find their voice
GREAT speakers aren’t born, they're made, and with the right tools, anyone can find their voice and inspire the world.
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