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How the 'Dogist' turned canine photos into a social media phenomenon
WHEN Elias Weiss Friedman began the Dogist in 2013, he had no idea his street photography of pooches (and their people) would make him a leading dog influencer on social media.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Springbok Women focus on breakdown improvements ahead of second Test against Canada
THE Springbok Women struggled at the breakdown area in the first Test against Canada at Loftus at the weekend, so it was no wonder that it was an area of focus ahead of today’s second Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Wimbledon etiquette lost in pop of champagne cork
WIMBLEDON is steeped in British tradition — from standing in long queues to watch matches through to sipping Pimms and scoffing back strawberries and cream - but the popping of champagne corks is what has been on everyone’s lips this year.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Montjane bows out in Wimbledon semis
KGOTHATSO Montjane bowed out of Wimbledon yesterday with a 3-6 5-7 loss to No 4 seed Ziying Wang of China that ended the South African wheelchair tennis legend’s hopes of adding a sixth Grand Slam crown.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387
JASPRIT Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul before England paceman Brydon Carse's maiden Test fifty frustrated the tourists.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
AmaZulu FC's strategic player release aims for a brighter future
AMAZULU FC say their decision to release 17 players was a calculated reset to reverse a worrying decline and back head coach Arthur Zwane’s vision to return the club to the top.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Hermann's journey down the N4 has prepared him for Proteas T201 call-up
THE South African domestic system endures plenty of criticism for its perceived lack of quality. That it doesn’t provide enough opportunities to prepare players for international competition.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag fetches R179m
IN A breathtaking display of luxury and exclusivity, the original “Birkin bag” has set a new benchmark in the world of high fashion.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Huffing wolves and wise owls, wedding rings and sole food
WOULD the Big Bad Wolf have been able to huff and puff his way through a house made of rice husk bricks? Unfortunately the technology was not available then (in use now in Kyrgyzstan - Page 12) and two of the Three Little Pigs became wolf lunch.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Xaba aiming for a record-breaking performance at Absa Run Your City Durban 10K
GLENROSE Xaba will be hoping to continue her remarkable form over 10km so far this year when the distance runner lines up for the Absa Run Your City Durban 10K tomorrow.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Houses made from rice husks
IT MAY look like an ordinary building site but Akmatbek Uraimov’s new house in Kyrgyzstan is being built with blocks of rice.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
System is designed to tackle inequality but falls short
SOUTH Africa’s personal income tax system is in the spotlight as the country's tax filing season gets under way. Personal income tax is an important way of redistributing income from higher-earning to less-well-off individuals.
4 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Criminal activities of bank officials under scrutiny
The criminal dealings of bank officials are under the spotlight once again after Standard Bank suspended a marketing manager following his arrest in connection with a major drug and firearms bust.
2 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
My dad's legacy lives on through the IBA, says
Rasheda Ali
2 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The importance of saving for South Africans
SOUTH Africans have long grappled with low savings levels, high consumer debt, and increasing financial pressure.
3 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Book helps South Africans find their voice
GREAT speakers aren’t born, they’re made, and with the right tools, anyone can find their voice and inspire the world.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Taming the wedding planning beast: stay sane before you say ‘I do’
WEDDINGS are meant to be magical, right? That one picture-perfect day that crowns your love story. But here’s the not-so-secret truth: planning a wedding can push even the calmest person into full-blown panic.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Springboks focus on key improvements ahead of Italy decider
IMPROVEMENT in certain areas of their game plan is what the Springboks are chasing today when they take on Italy in the second and final Test match in Gqeberha.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Swiatek, Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon
IGA Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final today with only one thing certain - there will be an eighth consecutive first-time winner of the women's tournament.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Chairman Biyela prioritises goals over Mhango's past behaviour
RICHARDS Bay chairman Sifiso “Jomo” Biyela has defended the club’s decision to sign Gabadinho Mhango, insisting goals matter more than the striker’s controversial off-field reputation and drinking history.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Why this Hollywood icon is stepping back from the spotlight
AT THE prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas opened up about his thoughts on retirement and the meaning of creativity after an illustrious career spanning nearly six decades.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Hope for truce amid strikes
ISRAELI forces were targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in southern Gaza, the military said yesterday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope that an agreement with Hamas could be reached within days for a pause in the 21-month war.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Heroic fisherman rescues drowning child at deserted Baggies Beach
FISHERMAN Cameron Alexander has been hailed as a hero after saving a child from drowning at Baggies Beach near Kingsburgh on Wednesday afternoon
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Barn owls reshaping the ecological narrative at University of the Free State
HIGH above the hushed study spaces of the Sasol Library at the University of the Free State (UFS), a remarkable conservation story unfolds, intertwining the realms of academia and urban wildlife.
3 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Lose that fear of speaking in public
ANYONE can learn how to speak in front of a group of people. You should first start with a healthy dose of attitude and self-belief.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Spread the word for Mandela Month
THE Independent on Saturday has once again put its weight behind a project it is passionate about, assisting the Denis Hurley Centre Street Lit booksellers by collecting books for their vendors for Mandela month.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
What all travellers need to know about SA‘s new visa system
ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
State Capture 2.0 has metastasized in its malignancy
IN A week when South Africa’s attention was on foreign threats — swingeing US tariffs and a stumbling BRICS summit — the menace turned out to be locally manufactured. In KwaZulu-Natal, to be precise, a province with a long history of putting a spoke in the national wheel.
3 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
This five-layer dip screams Mediterranean goodness
A MULTILAYERED dip with eye-catching appeal is always an attention grabber at a gathering, drawing everyone to it.
3 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Wedding ring lost on 50-acre farm returned 15 years later
WAYNE Corprew cut down a Christmas tree for his family at a farm in 2010 —and when he got to his truck to drive it home, he realised his wedding ring was missing.
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