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SuperSport United's sale a cause for concern for SA Fans
THE sale of SuperSport United to Siwelele Football Club, pending PSL Executive Committee approval, has reignited an uncomfortable reality in South African football - one that has quietly unfolded over the past decade.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kidnap victim Zephany Nurse asks, 'When does it stop?'
“OH MY word. It is happening to somebody again.”
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July 05, 2025
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Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon flop
NAOMI Osaka admits she contemplates life without tennis but the Japanese star does not plan to quit just yet despite her latest painful defeat at Wimbledon yesterday.
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July 05, 2025
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Tennis is failing to address gambling-fuelled abuse
WIMBLEDON'S stars will have to endure hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of threatening social media posts and direct messages as the tennis championship unfolds over these two weeks.
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July 05, 2025
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Bloom's healing journey
BRITISH actor Orlando Bloom recently took to social media to talk about healing through quotes following his separation from pop singer Katy Perry.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Springbok captain Kriel expects Kolbe, Arendse to dazzle at Loftus
JESSE Kriel says opposition defenders are not the only ones left confused when Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse get the ball. The Springbok captain says he is also left scratching his head as the pair of pinballs ricochet around the field.
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July 05, 2025
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Shaping minds: how the TikTok generation is revolutionising mental health dialogue
WE live online. From waking up and checking our phones to falling asleep to blue-lit screens, we're tethered to the digital world in ways that previous generations could never have imagined. But what if our hypercon-nectivity came with a shift in how we talk to each other, especially about our mental health? What if asking “How are you really feeling?” became as normal as “How was your day?”
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July 05, 2025
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Negri, Vintcent living the Italian dream
TONIGHT two members of the Italian team will be forgiven if they have a tear in their eye during the South African national anthem before kickoff against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How to escape single-use plastic scourge of takeout
WHAT'S in your takeout order? Plastic. Lots of it.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
US Congress proposes sanctions against SA
A CONTROVERSIAL bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to cut off direct aid to South Africa and impose targeted sanctions on its political leaders, citing the country's legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice and its growing diplomatic ties with Iran and Hamas.
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July 05, 2025
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For ‘Jaws’ fans, there is no other island
MEGAN Wright stood on “Jaws Bridge” as people around her leaped through the air and splashed in the water below. She peered over the railing, watching them swim safely to shore. Her partner cajoled her to jump. She shook her head, an emphatic no.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain
SINCE ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to academic dishonesty?
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July 05, 2025
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Classic design with cutting-edge electric performance
WHEN Sir Alec Issigonis famously first sketched a small car on a napkin, little did he know how popular the Mini would become, and he definitely didn't have a clue what an Electric Vehicle was either.
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July 05, 2025
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Best destinations for mental wellness
SUNSET SERENITY
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July 05, 2025
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How the Two-Pot system is affecting retirement funds
THE Two-Pot system, designed to offer South Africans a lifeline in the event of a serious rainy day, has seen such high demand for withdrawals that experts are concerned that people will have only two-thirds of their savings left.
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July 05, 2025
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Trio of British drivers aim for Silverstone Grand Prix glory
THE trio of British drivers in the upper echelon of the Formula One paddock will be looking for a win at their home race at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
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July 05, 2025
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Mead eyes Euros repeat for England
DARLING of England’s coronation as European champions three years ago, Beth Mead is back among the goals ahead of Euro 2025 after the toughest moments of her career on and off the field.
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July 05, 2025
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Hamas holding consultations on truce proposal
HAMAS said yesterday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian movements on a truce proposal in the war with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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July 05, 2025
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Master tactician who navigated SA’s political terrain
DAVID Dabede “DD” Mabuza, 64, died in Johannesburg on Thursday. Quiet yet formidable, his journey from rural Mpumalanga to national power was as improbable as it was compelling.
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July 05, 2025
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Anna Wintour’s reign over fashion ends – almost
THE exit of Anna Wintour from the helm of Vogue US is, in the eyes of many, long overdue.
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July 05, 2025
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HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY DAY DAWNS EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN THE POPULAR CHOICE
HOLLYWOODBETS Durban July race day has dawned and eighteen of South Africa's finest thoroughbreds will jump from Hollywoodbets Greyville's 2200m mark at 16:00 this afternoon in pursuit of \"July\" glory and the lion's share of the R5-million purse. Last year's winner, Oriental Charm, has drawn pole position in the starting gates and should give a very good account of himself as he seeks to join the elite band of horses to have won consecutive renewals of Africa's greatest horseracing event.
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July 05, 2025
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An airport full of strangers look for lost diamond
FRIDAY 13TH LUCK
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July 05, 2025
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How to move a rhino
RACE AGAINST TIME
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July 05, 2025
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Ouaddou promises a better version of Riveiro's Pirates
ORLANDO Pirates' new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team has reached the end of a “process”, hence they'll have to fight for honours next season.
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July 05, 2025
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Russia’s largest missile attack on Ukraine
RUSSIA launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight yesterday, just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.
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July 05, 2025
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Stick praises Kriel's exemplary leadership ahead of Italy clash
SPRINGBOK assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Jesse Kriel’s sporting conduct over a long period of time was instrumental in the coaching staff picking him as a stand-in captain for injured Siya Kolisi.
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July 05, 2025
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Iran quits nuke inspections
IRAN officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog this week, a move the US described as “unacceptable”.
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July 05, 2025
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Trent settling in at Real
REAL Madrid paid extra to bring defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in early from Liverpool to compete in the Club World Cup and it is paying off as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals.
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July 05, 2025
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Lipstick artist paints his way out of hunger
RICOLLIN Moodley, 24, is a makeup artist, but not the usual kind. While most people use lipstick to colour their lips, Moodley uses it to paint incredible portraits.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
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Star exposure
THE Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, situated in the Southern Kalahari Desert about 250km from Upington, is renowned for its spectacular photographic opportunities.
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