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'I have to pray': Fear, danger for paramedics in crime hotspots
THE call came in just after 7pm as the paramedics began the night shift: a man had been stabbed in the head with a glass bottle and was bleeding heavily.
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May 10, 2025
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Liverpool boss Slot fears transfer fees as he looks to replace Alexander-Arnold
LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot has warned excessive transfer fees could prevent him from signing a tailor-made replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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May 10, 2025
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SUV gets R88000 price cut with release of new LS model
KIA managed to boost the popularity of its Sonet compact SUV by introducing a significantly cheaper LS base model in 2024, and now the Korean carmaker is aiming to achieve the same with the slightly larger Seltos.
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May 10, 2025
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Clasico the last chance saloon for Ancelotti's Madrid
REAL Madrid's season appeared disastrous a few weeks ago but if Carlo Ancelotti's side can finally beat rivals Barcelona in tomorrow's La Liga Clasico, their title defence will be resuscitated.
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May 10, 2025
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How Al is transforming mental health care
HEALTH AND AI
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May 10, 2025
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Irresistible recipes to make this Mother's Day unforgettable
WITH Mother's Day on the horizon, many are seeking an ideal way to celebrate the extraordinary woman who has nurtured and cared for them.
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May 10, 2025
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123 vultures die in Kruger National Park
MORE than 100 vultures have died in a mass poisoning in the Kruger National Park, one of the largest such incidents recorded in Southern Africa.
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May 10, 2025
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Last KO dance for coach Riveiro as he chases a historic Nedbank Cup three-peat
AS the sun sets on Jose Riveiro's tenure at Orlando Pirates, a pivotal moment looms on the horizon the chance to secure a stunning third consecutive Nedbank Cup title.
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May 10, 2025
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Celebrating diversity and innovation in electronic music
AS ULTRA South Africa celebrates over a decade of establishing itself as a cornerstone in the electronic music landscape, it not only continues to push production boundaries but also embraces a line-up that reflects the vibrant future of dance music: diverse, unapologetic, and firmly ahead of the curve.
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May 10, 2025
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Akani Simbine leading next SA generation at World Relays
CLAIMING a silver medal at last year’s Paris Olympics heralded a new era in South African sprinting, and they hope to go for gold at this year’s world championships.
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May 10, 2025
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Conservative losses reveal effect of Trump's global politics
AUSTRALIA'S federal election, held less than a week after Canada's, has produced a shockingly similar outcome.
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May 10, 2025
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Homes submerged and livelihoods lost: Bloemhof flood crisis deepens
RESIDENTS and business owners in Bloemhof and along the Vaal Dam are grappling with unprecedented challenges following weeks of relentless flooding that has submerged homes, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced entire communities.
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May 10, 2025
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Time to get SA's youngsters real jobs
ON MAY 1, South Africa marked Workers' Day, a time to reflect on the state of employment in the country.
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May 03, 2025
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Dream a little dream of me
LET’S do it for the dreamers.
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May 03, 2025
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Can a beneficiary disrupt a trust?
A RECENT real-life case demonstrated the importance of estate planners and trustees staying alert.
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May 03, 2025
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Striking right work-life balance
JUGGLING your work and personal life can feel like an uphill battle especially for remote workers, self-employed individuals and those who wear multiple hats.
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May 03, 2025
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When red flags go unseen: the silent cries for help in ‘American Murder: Gabby Petito’
OH, THE irony. The happiest people on social media often have the darkest secrets, and the American Murder: Gabby Petito story is a brutal reminder of this fact.
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May 03, 2025
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Blitzboks need 'everyone to fire at same time' in LA World Championship
THE Blitzboks have done the maths, and coach Philip Snyman knows just what it will take to lift the HSBC SVNS World Championship title at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles this weekend.
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May 03, 2025
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Simple strategies to help keep burnout at bay
BURNOUT isn't a badge of honour. According to a recent Deloitte workplace burnout survey, 75% of workers have experienced burnout and 40% say they've left a job because of it.
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May 03, 2025
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Why bonds are crucial during turbulent market times
WHILE global markets have been on somewhat of a rollercoaster since Trump's re-election in November 2024, traders' nerves have been particularly tested this past month.
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May 03, 2025
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Ben Affleck’s ‘The Accountant 2’: worth the watch or taxing sequel?
BEN Affleck is in full furrow-browed golden retriever mode in The Accountant 2, a convoluted, overcomplicated follow-up to the 2016 action drama that, when it became an unexpected hit, seemed to bode well for the theatrical fortunes of original movies aimed at grown-up audiences attracted to violence and arcane techno-speak in equal measure.
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May 03, 2025
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Retirement fund sitting on your money?
I BELIEVE there should be increased efforts by regulators and the financial services industry to reduce delays by retirement funds and their administrators in disbursing benefits to members or transferring benefits to another fund.
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May 03, 2025
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Toast to the world's newest wine route
AT NASHIK International Airport, there are so many posters advertising vineyards and wine tastings, you could be forgiven for thinking you've landed in Cape Town rather than India's west, 160kms north of Mumbai.
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May 03, 2025
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'Women cannot be reduced to vulgar slurs'
THE Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has condemned podcaster Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho over what she calls “vomitous utterances” made against media personality Minnie Dlamini in a recent episode of Podcast and Chill.
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May 03, 2025
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The financial implications of delayed marriage in SA
SOUTH Africans are putting off getting married until later in life, putting this ceremonial expression of love aside as they are focused on their financial stability, personal growth, and careers. And that’s if they are even getting married at all.
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May 03, 2025
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Simbine squares off with Olympic star [hompson
AKANI Simbine has the fastest time in the world this year, but his first major test of the season will come in today’s Diamond League meeting in Shanghai/Keqiao.
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May 03, 2025
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Lights out for top dogs in Madrid as Djokovic eyes Roland Garros
MADRID and most of Spain experi-enced an unprecedented power failure for an entire day, causing a backlog in the order of play at the Madrid Masters.
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May 03, 2025
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Mothers: first educators of humanity
AS WE CELEBRATE Mother's Day on 11 May, it is opportune to reflect on the important role our mothers play as the first educators — a role that begins from the child's infancy.
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May 03, 2025
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Vital role of veterinarians and teams in rhino conservation
WITH World Veterinary Day having been commemorated on April 26, and Save the Rhino Day on Thursday, this is an opportune time to reflect on the efforts of conservation teams, which include veterinarians, to combat the scourge of rhino poaching.
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May 03, 2025
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Cardoso on brink of turning detractors into admirers
MIGUEL Cardoso is on the cusp of history across all fronts, and that's why he could make his initial detractors, including yours truly, eat humble pie this month.
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