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EMPOWERING YOUTH: THE KEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
Financial freedom is often portrayed as a destination reached through budgeting apps, savings goals, and perfect credit scores.
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June 21, 2025
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Mbappe out of hospital to boost Real Madrid after tummy bug
REAL Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been released from hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, the Spanish giants said on Thursday.
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June 21, 2025
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Sundowns' wealth sees Chiefs, Pirates lagging
MAMELODI Sundowns will receive an impressive R174 million just for participating in the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup, as well as R36 million for each victory during the group stage.
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June 21, 2025
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Managing difficult managers
A “difficult” manager can test your professional resilience.
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June 21, 2025
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What should I study after school?
WITH Matric exams approaching and applications for tertiary studies being submitted, many Grade 12 learners (and their families) are asking: What should I study? What if I fail? What if I don't know what to do? To help, IIEVega, an educational brand of the Independent Institute of Education, recently hosted a candid online Q&A session titled \"Finding your career path to passion and purpose\".
3 min |
June 21, 2025
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Youth are hope for a brighter future
AS WE CONTINUE observing National Youth Month, it is opportune to reflect on the role of youth in building a better and brighter future.
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June 21, 2025
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Barrios on brace: Atletico must be better in front of goal
PABLO Barrios scored twice as Atletico Madrid bounced back from their Club World Cup opening defeat to Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday.
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June 21, 2025
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Rayners, Guirassy key to unlocking defences in Cincinnati
AFTER a stellar opening match in which Mamelodi Sundowns scored a landmark victory against South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai, going up against the Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund is a different beast entirely.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
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From floor manager to steering 22 wheelers
LONG HAUL
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June 21, 2025
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Symposium aims to champion nutrition advocacy
THE Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) and the University of the Free State (UFS) will drive nutrition education at the 2025 Continuing Nutrition Education (CNE) Symposium, hosted at the Equitas Building, UFS Bloemfontein Campus.
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June 21, 2025
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Gold-mining past poisons Soweto community, residents say
SOWETO'S children call it the \"yellow mountain\".
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June 21, 2025
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Iran rejects US talks amid Israel war
EUROPEAN foreign ministers held talks yesterday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution to the war with Israel as US President Donald Trump mulled the prospect of US involvement.
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June 21, 2025
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When having a flutter is no longer fun
I WAS caught up in Johannesburg traffic the other day, and crawling along the M1 highway allowed me to take in the many billboards whose sole purpose is to convince you to buy what it is they are offering. And most of these offerings were from online gambling services. I saw Betway and Hollywood Bets promising me great excitement and wealth with minimal effort — I can place my bet anywhere, anytime, and on almost anything.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
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Joburg council under fire for questionable appointments
THE City of Johannesburg has been warned against extending several acting appointments in senior positions.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
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Is online schooling a cost-effective alternative?
IT’S almost time for the typical mid-year public school holidays, with the resultant need to replace some articles of clothing, buy new textbooks, or otherwise spend money on a child’s, or children’s, education.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
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Sleek new plug-in hybrid vehicles come to town
BUCKLE up, Mzansi. The local automotive scene just got a significant jolt of electrified energy as the Omoda and Jaecoo brands officially unleash their latest plug-in hybrid contenders onto South African roads.
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June 14, 2025
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Spain cracks down on Airbnbs
AS TRAVELLERS set their sights on Spain's sun-soaked and culturally rich cities this summer, they must tread carefully after a new clampdown on Airbnb lodgings.
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June 14, 2025
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Soaring demand for Labubu dolls: a look at the plush toy craze
A BEIJING auction house has sold a four-foot-tall sculpture of a viral plush toy character for more than $150 000 (R2.75 million), as global demand for the Chinese-designed Labubu dolls reaches fever pitch.
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June 14, 2025
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The battle on antisemitism: Fighting prejudice with prejudice
IN THE aftermath of the fiery attack on a group of people in Boulder, Colorado, who had gathered for a march calling for the release of hostages in Gaza, the brick plaza where they once stood was cordoned off with police tape.
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June 14, 2025
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Bergview principal lays charges against Malema, Mbalula for 'false rape claims'
THE principal of Bergview College, Jaco Pieterse, has laid criminal charges against ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, EFF leader Julius Malema, and Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade after being publicly accused of raping a 7-year-old girl, known as Cwecwe.
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June 14, 2025
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Swart recalls the semi-final defeat of France
THIRTY years ago this week, the Springboks beat France in a World Cup semi-final.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
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Insights from South African celebrities
CELEBRATING FATHER'S DAY
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June 14, 2025
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Egypt detains over 200 activists ahead of Gaza aid march
EGYPTIAN authorities have detained more than 200 pro-Palestinian activists in Cairo ahead of an international march aiming to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza, organisers said on Thursday.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Leinster coach Cullen wary of Bulls 'siege mentality'
LEINSTER coach Leo Cullen has warned his team not to have a “false sense” of security that they will beat the Bulls in Saturday's United Rugby Championship final in Dublin (6pm SA time start).
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Understanding the financial habits of youth
THE financial landscape for young South Africans is rapidly evolving, shaped by economic pressures, shifting priorities, and a growing reliance on digital financial tools.
4 min |
June 14, 2025
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How South Africans over 60 are funding their dream holidays
RETIREMENT PLANS
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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The importance of financial planning for young people
MORE young South Africans are prioritising wellness through therapy and fitness, but they continue to overlook financial well-being, and it is costing them more than they realise.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
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Adjudicator criticises pension fund for ignoring complaints
THE Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) has come down hard on the South African Local Authorities Pension Fund for ignoring repeated requests for information, in what it describes as serious non-compliance with regulatory obligations.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Youth yearn for peace on earth
NATIONAL Youth Day, observed annually on June 16, commemorates the desire of youth for access to quality education and it marks the potential of youth to move the world towards peace.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Workplace leadership: less talk means more benefit
I RECENTLY had \"conversations\" with two leaders who talked too much. They were good people with interest-ing stories to share, but they went on for far too long while I just sat and listened. Characteristically, they asked few questions and even when they did, they didn't seem to be interested in my responses. These two leaders were engaged, but seemingly not curi-ous or fully present.
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