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Think once. Think twice, and think again before you post
How Not to Mess Up Online by Emma Sadleir and Rorke Wilson is the book every teen, parent, influencer - indeed, every user needs in a world where the internet doesn't come with training wheels.
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July 05, 2025
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Deadly California fireworks blast: 7 missing
SEVEN people remain missing a day after a fireworks warehouse explosion in California injured two victims and sparked a giant fire, authorities said.
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July 05, 2025
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Saving, investing, trading — know how they differ
JULY is Savings Month in South Africa, so I thought I would revisit some basic concepts associated with taking a chunk of money you have earned and putting it into a financial product or instrument with a particular goal in mind.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Bloom's healing journey
BRITISH actor Orlando Bloom recently took to social media to talk about healing through quotes following his separation from pop singer Katy Perry.
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July 05, 2025
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Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus
AN AUSTRALIAN man has died from an \"extremely rare\" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said on Thursday.
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July 05, 2025
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SA braces for severe weather
AS WINTER tightly grips the country, South Africans are being warned to prepare for an abrupt change in weather conditions, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issuing a level warning for significant temperature drops and potential flooding.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
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Iran quits nuke inspections
IRAN officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog this week, a move the US described as “unacceptable”.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Water crisis deepens as SA faces prolonged outages
FRUSTRATION and unrest continue to ripple across South Africa as numerous communities grapple with ongoing water outages that have severely disrupted day-to-day activities.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Controversy unfolds in tribunal involving Mbenenge
CONTROVERSY appeared to be the launching point before the third witness in the sexual harassment tribunal hearing against Judge President Selby Mbenenge continued yesterday.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Restrictions lifted in Eastern Cape and Limpopo
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Best destinations for mental wellness
MENTAL health has ascended to a priority in our increasingly chaotic lives.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Alcohol Trade
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July 05, 2025
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PFA orders pension fund to reassess death benefit allocation
THE Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) has set aside the allocation of a death benefit by a pension fund after finding it failed to adequately investigate the financial dependency of a claimant and her children on the deceased.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Youth: surge in police recruitment applications
THE Police and Prisons Civil Union (POPCRU) has expressed concern regarding the sharp increase in young people applying for the 5,500 police recruitment positions.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Trio of British drivers aim for Silverstone Grand Prix glory
THE trio of British drivers in the upper echelon of the Formula One paddock will be looking for a win at their home race at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Professional rebranding as a strategic executive leader
JAMES wanted to reach the senior VP level, but feedback was clear. He was viewed as an excellent working manager, but not as a leader of leaders. His identity as the expert got him only so far, and now it was the very thing limiting his advancement.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Chiefs must do their bit to support their fans
YOU have to feel for the Kaizer Chiefs fanbase. They raise their hopes of the club making marquee signings with every passing transfer window, only to be let down.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Ouaddou promises a better version of Riveiro’s Pirates
ORLANDO Pirates’ new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team has reached the end of a “process”, hence they'll have to fight for honours next season.
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July 05, 2025
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Tau defends IDC appointments amid budget backlash
TRADE, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau on Friday defended the appointment of ANC-aligned individuals to the board of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Sars appoints leading firms to enhance tax compliance
THE South African Revenue Service (Sars) has appointed 32 of the country’s leading tax, forensic, risk management, and business advisory firms to a panel of experts who will bring specialised skills to enhance tax compliance and support Sars in achieving the 2025/26 revenue target of R1.986 trillion.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Dua Lipa in romantic escape with fiancé on the Amalfi Coast
FROM charming nights spent in packed stadiums to sun-drenched afternoons on the Amalfi Coast, Dua Lipa is embracing the dual nature of a touring musician this summer.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
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Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises
SATURATION POINT
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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All that glitters not often gold in City of Lights
PARIS, the City of Lights, has long been a beacon for global wanderers seeking a blend of history, art, culture and romance.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Simphiwe Dana's shocking revelation
SINGER-songwriter Simphiwe Dana, known for her sharp social commentary and activism through music, has come forward with a shocking revelation.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
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Do trustees need to comply with the Promotion of Access to Information Act?
A RECENT deadline for relevant entities to submit their Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Annual Returns by 30 June 2025 has raised the question of whether trusts are included among the entities covered by the PAIA.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
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Botha with few Test pointers for Maphaka
IT could be easy to forget that Kwena Maphaka, 19, has only played five First-Class matches in his career, of which two of those games have been Test matches.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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Appropriation Bill faces uncertainty as legal concerns mount
THE fate of the Appropriation Bill hangs in the balance as the Standing Committee on Appropriations is saddled with a legal opinion stating how voting should take place if the bill is to be passed.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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KZN President defends sponsorship secrecy amid financial scrutiny
SAFA KZN President Mazwi Mkhize has defended Danny Jordaan’s decision not to disclose sponsorship figures, saying revealing them would only expose how little South African football is actually receiving.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
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The hidden costs of dying without a will
WHAT is the impact of leaving your loved ones to navigate your passing without a will? According to Sanlam Legacy, the cost of goodbye spans emotional, financial, and time-related burdens, and these can be overwhelming without proper planning in place.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Jockey Van Niekerk seizes his shot at Durban July glory after late scratching
IN a twist of fate that seems almost scripted, jockey Grant van Niekerk finds himself in the spotlight as he celebrates his 34th birthday and a chance at victory in this year's Hollywoodbets Durban July.
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