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Boks to face Barbarians in SA for the first time
A BARBARIAN horde - at least the rugby variety — will invade South Africa for the first time when the Springboks launch their 2025 season against the renowned invitational outfit at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, June 28.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
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
Independent on Saturday
Get ready SA, an all-new Supercab bakkie is on its way
ONE of the biggest talking points for Chery at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show is Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), which is essentially the automaker's hybrid range of vehicles, of which South Africa will also get its fair share.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Fraudsters posing as police officers leave victims in despair
IN RECENT years, South Africa has unfortunately earned a reputation as a fertile ground for fraudsters, transforming the country into a global hotspot for scams so elaborate they could fool even the sharpest among us.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Nuclear rivals have huge military resources
A DEADLY attack in the contested Kashmir region has prompted fears of spiralling conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA star Moodley suffers fractured wrist after heavy collision in Spain
JUST as he was getting into the swing of things in his maiden Moto3 season, Ruche Moodley will have to regain some of the confidence he lost after a crash in Jerez, Spain last Sunday.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'Big fight' awaits Lerena after KO in WBC defence
KEVIN Lerena is spending a restful weekend in Sun City as he anticipates his 33rd birthday on Monday, his standing as South African boxing's golden boy still intact.
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May 03, 2025
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Family mourns Kashmiri hero who died saving tourists
SLAIN Kashmiri horseman Syed Adil Shah’s grieving family say they are proud of his “sacrifice” after he wrestled with a gunman as he tried to save tourists in last week’s attack.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Top-eight chasing Arrows aim to end winless run against Stellenbosch
GOLDEN Arrows’ top-eight ambitions have taken a few knocks in recent matches, with a short winless run placing them on the back foot ahead of the visit of Stellenbosch FC.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Zelensky says minerals deal with US has equal benefits
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that a landmark minerals deal with the US offered “equal” benefits for both sides, even though the accord offered no concrete security guarantees for Kyiv.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Actor's shocking reason for turning down biopic
IN Astartling revelation, actor Terrence Howard has shared his decision to turn down the opportunity to portray music legend Marvin Gaye in a prospective biopic, citing his discomfort with the singer's rumoured homosexuality.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
World not ready for next pandemic – experts
THE Global Virus Network (GVN) has expressed concern that the world is unprepared for the next pandemic and has not incorporated the lessons learned from COVID-19.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Simbine squares off with Olympic star Thompson
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
Independent on Saturday
INDIA'S 'NAPA VALLEY'
A toast to the world's newest wine route
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Giving SA's youngsters real jobs
ON Thursday, 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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In Rome the cardinals eat 'poor' food, but can't resist an ice-cream
TEMPTATION
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Netcare denies turning away shot cop over R35 million debt
NETCARE Hospital Division has dismissed claims that its Netcare Milpark Hospital turned away a Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer who was shot while on duty, allegedly due to a R35 million debt owed by the City of Johannesburg.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
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
Independent on Saturday
'MAHA moms' pushing for changes to US food system
THEY say the food industry is putting pesticides, dangerous food dyes and other toxic chemicals into the US food supply.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Commission to be set up to probe apartheid-era crimes
VICTIMS FRUSTRATED
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
KZN doctor determined to go all the way
DESPITE returning with Khumbu cough from a trek to Mount Everest's base camp, a KwaZulu-Natal doctor says the trip has made him more determined to accomplish his ultimate ambition — to summit the mountain.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Guilty! But Joshlin's still missing
I just want my grandchild back. It doesn't matter how long they are going to stay in jail.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Father sentenced to life for child exploitation, pornography
‘700 COUNTS’
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
UN overhaul amid funding crisis
THE UN is considering a massive overhaul that would merge major departments and shift resources across the globe, according to an internal memo prepared by senior officials tasked with reforming the world body.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Nepal to restrict Everest climbs for safety
MOUNT Everest might sit at the top of many people's bucket lists, but it's not a mountain you can just show up and climb anymore.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Achieving financial freedom: the mindset you need to build wealth
FINANCIAL freedom is a goal that many aspire to, yet few truly achieve.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
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
Independent on Saturday
Grand old home on Musgrave Road
THEN AND NOW
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How Al is transforming business travel for the modern professional
IN TODAY'S fast-paced corporate landscape, the demands of business travel continue to evolve, challenging travellers to navigate logistics, schedules and changing policies while on the go.
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May 03, 2025
Independent on Saturday
CHAMPIONS SEASON FIRES UP AT HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE TODAY
THE lights are about to go green for Champions Season 2025 as the Feature race action gets under way at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon with the running of the R750 000 Independent on Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Gr2) over 1400m.
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