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'Special' Sazi Sandi set to fill big boots of Malherbe and Fouché
THE Stormers selected one of their best backlines to date as they look to run Connacht off their feet in today in the Vodacom Rugby Championship (URC).
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April 19, 2025
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Celebrating 28 years of the best in schoolboy rugby
THE 2025 St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival returns and takes place this weekend. A cornerstone of the schoolboy rugby calendar, the Festival continues to celebrate the very best in schoolboy rugby, school spirit, and community.
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April 19, 2025
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Why men feel the pain of breakups more than women
WHEN it comes to breakups, society loves to paint women as the emotional wrecks, drowning in tubs of ice cream and tear-stained playlists.
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April 19, 2025
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Lions face Benetton in a must-win match for URC playoff hopes
THE Stormers selected one of their best backlines to date as they look to run Connacht off their feet in today in the URC clash.
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April 19, 2025
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How technology is widening the gender inequality gap
NOT only are women more financially responsible than their male counterparts, but they are also increasingly losing out at work at a time when technology is developing at a rate of knots.
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April 19, 2025
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Milestones and memories: SA’s hidden gems for life’s big moments
MODERN celebrations have evolved beyond simple gatherings of friends and family to encompass a spirit of adventure, exploration and personal growth.
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April 19, 2025
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Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
LIVERPOOL could seal the Premier League tomorrow should Leicester concede to relega tion and Arsenal suffer a Champions League hangover by losing at Tottenham.
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April 19, 2025
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Your guide to the best places, activities for the CTJF
AS THE sun begins to set over the stunning landscapes of Cape Town, anticipation builds for one of the most exciting events on the South African calendar, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTJF).
4 min |
April 19, 2025
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Court rules statements admissible despite torture claims
THE Joshlin Smith trial took a dramatic turn when presiding Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled that statements made by two of the accused, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn is admissible as evidence in the main trial at the Western Cape High Court.
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April 19, 2025
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PSI clubs must release players for the U20 Afcon
IT’S continental football - the Caf Champions league and Confederation Cup - this weekend, and the Summer Soccer League (SSL) will be well represented.
2 min |
April 19, 2025
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White wants his Bulls to rebound with an upset victory over Munster
BULLS coach Jake White says his team's match against Munster today at Thomond Park will be between two teams desperate to bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the European cup competitions last week.
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April 19, 2025
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'Truthful energy' the secret to being a magnetic leader
MAGNETIC leadership is when others. follow you because they are attracted to the power of your example. This is the most powerful way to lead because it's most aligned with how our brains. operate.
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April 19, 2025
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Bogus doctor arrested for practising medicine illegally
IN AN ONGOING crackdown on unregistered medical practitioners by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), a bogus medical practitioner was arrested on Wednesday in Chatsworth, south of Durban, after it was discovered he was unlawfully operating medicine at a local medical centre.
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April 19, 2025
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Artificial intelligence, efficiency, and the space for creativity
USING artificial intelligence (AI) can feel like having a superhero sidekick — if your superhero is really good at remembering schedules and executing daily tasks. Imagine this: you’re trying to have a serious conversation with your virtual assistant about your grocery list; and it suddenly turns your request for eggs, milk, and bread into “eggs, a giraffe, and a chunk of brick!”
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April 19, 2025
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Rhodes University’s plan for a secure water future
FOLLOWING years of sustained water challenges that at times threatened the academic project and the standing of the University, Rhodes University is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal water supply and ensure long-term water security on its campus.
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April 19, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon goes green, keeps its form
NAME any vehicle that was built almost 50 years ago, is still in production and is instantly recognisable by virtually the entire world.
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April 19, 2025
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University confronts dark history of a stolen heart
MORE than 50 years after his heart was taken and used in a landmark transplant without his or his family’s permission, Bruce Tucker has been formally honoured in a pair of vibrant murals outside a medical school auditorium in Virginia’s capital.
6 min |
April 19, 2025
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Why collapse of GNU would carry a heavy cost
SOUTH Africa’s multi-party government of national unity (GNU), which emerged in the wake of the May 2024 elections, marked a turning point in the country’s political history. It took South Africa back to the 1990s, when the country showed that political opponents could find common cause.
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April 19, 2025
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Forum threatens legal action against minister
THE recent deaths of two young girls and the hospitalisation of an eight-year-old boy over suspected food poisoning from spaza shops have reignited fierce discussions about compliance and regulatory measures in the food retail sector.
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April 19, 2025
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Bridging the cosmetic procedure gap between fair and dark skin
IF YOU’VE ever binge-watched The Real Housewives or scrolled through Instagram, you’ve likely seen the influence cosmetic surgeries from lip fillers to facelifts, the “Instagram Face” trend has shaped how people, especially women, view beauty.
4 min |
April 19, 2025
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Maldives imposes entry ban on Israeli passport holders
THE Maldives has formally amended its immigration laws to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country, escalating its protest against Israel's military operations in Gaza.
2 min |
April 19, 2025
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How Chris Excel can profit from removing Bianca Coster’s picture on X
THE conflict between Chris Excel and Bianca Coster has once again shot up the X trends list.
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April 19, 2025
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Infantino on player welfare, more LaLiga teams in UCL
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said player health and welfare remains a key consideration for the game’s governing body amid concerns about expanding tournaments in an already crowded calendar.
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April 19, 2025
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Unravelling Real Madrid face Athletic Bilbao Liga test
REAL Madrid are still reeling from their Champions League destruction by Arsenal but must immediately refocus when they face Athletic Bilbao tomorrow lest the La Liga title escape them too.
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April 19, 2025
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Historic all female crew or just a celebrity stunt?
THE world watched with interest as American pop star Katy Perry made history as part of an all-female crew launching into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-23 spacecraft.
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April 19, 2025
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Sundowns' Rayners sets sights on African glory against Al Ahly
IQRAAM Rayners is yet to realize the dream that saw him take up the challenge of trading his home province Western Cape, for Gauteng a second time.
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April 19, 2025
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Pirates vs Pyramids FC: A Caf Champions League semi-final showdown
FOR the first time since 2013, Orlando Pirates have reached the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League, setting up a thrilling two-legged showdown with Egyptian contenders Pyramids FC.
2 min |
April 19, 2025
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Earned Wage Access benefits
SOUTH Africans are struggling under the weight of rising costs – and there are a number of ways employers can support their employees through these tough times, while cutting their own costs too.
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April 19, 2025
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The toxic reality of child YouTubers in 'Bad Influence'
IF YOU grew up in the days of playing in the street with your friends, building mud pies, chasing each other around lunchboxes, and streaking a popsicle when no one was watching, consider yourself lucky.
3 min |
April 19, 2025
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How power lines threaten SA’s vultures
IN A WORLD increasingly dominated by human settlement, South Africa’s endangered vulture populations are suffering catastrophic losses due to expanding infrastructure.
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