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Why the Fair Pay Bill could transform recruitment practices
HAVE you ever been asked to submit your payslip by a prospective employer, before you've even sat down for the interview? For many South Africans, it’s a routine (and often frustrating) part of the job search. But that could soon change.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How SA can heal from July unrest
AS SOUTH Africa marks the fourth anniversary of the July 2021 riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, sparked by the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma, IFP councillor Jonathan Annipen and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) reflect on the \"darkest modern moment\" in South African history.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
New vehicles below R400 000 driving growth in SA market
THE good times are rolling in South Africa’s new vehicle market, with nine consecutive months of sales growth putting the industry 13.6% ahead of where it was this time last year, Naamsa figures show.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Palace demoted, Liverpool to honour Jota
CRYSTAL Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football’s governing body confirmed yesterday.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Experience performance and design
THERE'S something deeply satisfying about starting up a naturally aspirated V8 petrol-fuelled engine.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kaizer Chiefs finally enter the women's football arena
KAIZER Chiefs have officially embarked on their journey into the women’s game through a strategic partnership with Springs Home Sweepers FC, a Kwa-Thema club, playing in the Sasol League, South Africa’s second-tier women’s football division.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Who's your daddy? These days, who isn't?
IN HIS social media series, Trump Was Born to be a Gay Man, actor Bransen Gates lip-synchs to real recordings of US President Donald Trump saying things that with a few wrist flicks and come-hither eyes - gain an entirely new interpretation.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How to keep your holiday plans safe from travel fraudsters
AS HOLIDAY plans begin to take shape for many across the globe, a dark cloud looms over the travel industry: a surge in holiday scams.
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July 12, 2025
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Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is 'rated R, parental advisory required'
ANIMAL shelter employees were enjoying a quiet moment in the lobby when a yell came from a room designated for small animals: “Shut the f*** up.”
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
He knows he was adopted. The rest is a mystery
SOUTH KOREA'S ADOPTION SHAME
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kill them with kindness
I NEED a rich benefactor who will allow me to travel by air in business class. I may be getting old and cranky, but the seat space in economy class on planes is getting smaller and smaller.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
US tariffs in sharp focus at conference
US SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday on the sidelines of Asean talks in Malaysia, where Washington's tariffs are in sharp focus.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA must urgently tackle childhood obesity
YOUNG children in South Africa are developing serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, high glucose and abnormal cholesterol levels which are usually only seen in adults, due to obesity.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Tour de France: Clash of styles as odd couple duel for title
TADE)J Pogacar and his great rival Jonas Vingegaard have won the past five editions of the Tour de France between them, and the chalk and cheese duo top the bill again at the 2025 Tour starting today.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The hidden costs of dying without a will
WHAT is the impact of leaving your loved ones to navigate your passing without a will? According to Sanlam Legacy, the cost of goodbye spans emotional, financial, and time-related burdens, and these can be overwhelming without proper planning in place.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Do trustees need to comply with the Promotion of Access to Information Act?
A RECENT deadline for relevant entities to submit their Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Annual Returns by 30 June 2025 has raised the question of whether trusts are included among the entities covered by the PAIA.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Think once. Think twice, and think again before you post
How Not to Mess Up Online by Emma Sadleir and Rorke Wilson is the book every teen, parent, influencer - indeed, every user - needs in a world where the internet doesn't come with training wheels.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mozambique after 50 years of independence: what's to celebrate?
MOZAMBIQUE's government, led by the Frelimo party, has long been planning celebrations for 2025. It is 50 years since independence, won after an anti-colonial war against Portugal led by the same party. Something has gone wrong, however, especially in the past two years.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Riley’s miracle: three open-heart surgeries by age 9
BORN prematurely at 36 weeks, Riley entered the world facing incredible challenges with his heart. Within three hours of birth, his tiny hands and feet turned blue, leading doctors to diagnose him with congenital heart disease (CHD), a complex condition affecting his heart’s structure.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Construction starts on Durban's indentured Indians’ monument
AFTER many delays and debate, construction of the monument to commemorate the arrival of indentured Indians to South Africa has commenced.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Proteas seek first victory against world champs Australia
THE Netball Proteas will be hoping to finally break their duck against world champions Australia when they tour Down Under for a challenging three-Test series in October.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
N Korean detained after crossing land border, says South
A NORTH Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South’s military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
All eyes on Willemse after his Bok return
THE last time South Africans saw Damian Willemse in a Springbok jersey was during the early part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup victory parade through the streets of South Africa.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Doctor survives Westville shooting
GOING TO WORK
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The legacy of 'grandmother of palliative care' in Uganda lives on
IN A small home in Uganda’s capital, Jane Mwesige, a nurse with a hospice that has transformed African end-of-life care, breaks into a gospel song about surrendering to God, a favourite of her patient Jonathan Luzige.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Russian miners find ancient cockroach
A FOSSILISED cockroach estimated to be 35 to 40 million years old has been discovered in a piece of amber in Russia's Kaliningrad region.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Chiefs must do their bit to support their fans
YOU have to feel for the Kaizer Chiefs fanbase. They raise their hopes of the club making marquee signings with every passing transfer window, only to be let down.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
From humble beginnings to Africa's biggest race
THE postcard of old Durban this week suitably shows the very early days of Durban's Greyville Race Course, the scene of the Durban July race today.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Is the semi-colon semi-dead?
TOO demure to be a colon but more assertive than a comma, the semicolon is a useful little tool. | Supplied
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Five Players who could be up for grabs
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP
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