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How to handle spam calls claiming to have your financial data
THE phone rings, and it's some sort of telemarketer on the other end. It's hard to tell because the line isn't the best.
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May 10, 2025
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To shroom or not to shroom. That is the question
AND for me, the answer is usually a resounding yes.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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Pirates vs Chiefs: The 2025 Nedbank Cup final showdown
ORLANDO Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs collide today in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with silverware, pride, and history all on the line in South Africa's biggest football rivalry.
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May 10, 2025
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Essential crypto tips for SA consumers
CRYPTOCURRENCY has changed the way we think about money, but for many South Africans, it’s still an unfamiliar and confusing space. It’s digital, fast-moving, and full of both opportunities and risks. And while crypto offers exciting ways to invest and make transactions, it also comes with scams, speculation, and serious pitfalls.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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City of Tshwane named safest metro in South Africa, new study shows
CITY of Tshwane has been named the safest metropolitan city in South Africa, according to the 2024 State of Urban Safety in SA report.
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May 10, 2025
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Here's a slow but sure way to get out of debt
DEBT is like deceit: a minor transgression can trigger a series of increasingly darker ones, each to cover up the previous one, until the situation is worse than anything you could have imagined.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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Fashion Week showcases vivid creativity and heartfelt stories
THIS year's Soweto Fashion Week Winter/Autumn 2025 has been a visual feast, bringing together seasoned and emerging designers to illuminate the runway with their innovative collections, each showcasing bold colours, creative silhouettes, and daring styles.
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May 10, 2025
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Willemse: A generational talent inspiring the Stormers and beyond
DAMIAN Willemse, the face of the backline for the Stormers, once faced a pivotal crossroads in his career: to leave his home team amidst financial struggles or to stay true to the region that nurtured his rugby dreams.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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Iqraam Rayners had fall to rise
SOMETIMES, it’s important to take a step backwards, so that you can take two forward. I mean, just look at how Iqraam Rayners’ life has transformed lately.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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Putin, Xi mark victory in WWII
RUSSIA marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II yesterday with a parade attended by China’s Xi Jinping amid tight security to guard against Ukrainian attacks after three years of devastating war.
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May 10, 2025
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Amorim sings praises for Mount after Europa brace
MANCHESTER United coach Ruben Amorim had glowing praise for Mason Mount after he came off the bench to score twice in the 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday which sealed their place in the Europa League final.
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May 10, 2025
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Tryon and Dercksen steer Proteas Women to conciliation victory over Sri Lanka
CHLOE Tryon and Annerie Dercksen played a sensational game of cricket yesterday to help the Proteas thump Sri Lanka by 76 runs for a conciliation victory in an otherwise bleak Tri-Series.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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Reframing soft skills as critical to workplace success
TECHNICAL competency is valuable. However, it's not enough if you want long-term professional success.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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World's tallest and shortest dogs meet
TWO record-holding dogs met eye-to-eye.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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Gates vows to give away fortune, blasts Musk
MICROSOFT co-founder Bill Gates announced yesterday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence (Al) as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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A journey of healing amid cancer
I WAS at work when the call came. The woman on the line from my doctor's office asked if I had five minutes, then casually told me she was sorry but that I had cancer. I glanced out the window, watching people walk, talk and carry on as if it were just a normal day. But for me, everything had changed. At that moment, I felt like I was already dead.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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Five things you must do if you visit South Korea
I GOT to spend five glorious days in South Korea. It was technically a work trip, but let’s be honest, for any mom, even a work trip can feel like a vacation from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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South Africans turn to side hustles as salaries lag behind
WITH South African salaries slowly falling behind the rising cost of living, side hustles are becoming a practical and increasingly popular way for enterprising people to make up the shortfall.
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May 10, 2025
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New future where tradition meets modern construction
THROUGH various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi Japanese paper, textiles and urushi lacquer are being incorporated into modern construction as building or interior materials for houses and commercial facilities.
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May 10, 2025
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Newcastle, Chelsea in top five showdown
Newcastle aim to seize top five chance
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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STEM careers are crucial to combat climate change
FROM April to June this year, three international days focus our attention on the environment and on humanity's responsibility to curtail the effects of climate change on the planet.
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May 10, 2025
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World Wide Scholarships partners with CAA to boost African athletics
IN a groundbreaking development for athletics in Africa, the World Wide Scholarships Organisation (WWS) has joined forces with the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) through a formal agreement signed in Cape Town recently.
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May 10, 2025
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How modern travellers are finding bliss in missing out
THE allure of world-famous destinations is gradually fading as thoughtful travel frameworks gain traction among contemporary explorers.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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Scent of a mother fuels Zakhele Mahlangu's perfume dreams
FOR Zakhele Mahlangu, a scent carries more than a pleasant smell — it holds memories, defines identity, and gives purpose.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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Minion collection captures world record
LIESL Benecke took her two daughters - then 10 and 12 - to see Despicable Me when it first hit theatres in 2010. It was life-changing.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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Mentorship can close the gender gap in the ICT industry
OVER the past decade, transformative technological advancements, such as smartphones, e-commerce, artificial intelligence and 5G, have revolutionised our daily lives.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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'Nedbank Cup carries different weights for Soweto giants'
THE echoes of last weekend's Soweto Derby thriller haven't even faded, and already the Soweto giants are set to collide again.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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Heroes who don't make headlines
HEALTHY and strong societies are built, among other things, on a strong and robust education system. In South Africa, we have around 412 000 teachers in public schools.
3 min |
May 10, 2025
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India, Pakistan continue attacks
INDIA and Pakistan accused each other of launching new military attacks yesterday, using drones and artillery for the third day in the worst fighting between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours in nearly three decades.
2 min |
May 10, 2025
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The ultimate Mother's Day book guide for every type of mom
AS MOTHER'S Day approaches, the quest for the perfect gift is on the minds of many.
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