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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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Kidnap victim Zephany Nurse asks, 'When does it stop?'

“OH MY word. It is happening to somebody again.”

3 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

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.

4 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

1 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

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.

3 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

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?”

3 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

4 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

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.

4 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

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.

5 min  |

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?

4 min  |

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.

3 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

Best destinations for mental wellness

SUNSET SERENITY

3 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

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.

3 min  |

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.

2 min  |

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.

2 min  |

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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

3 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

An airport full of strangers look for lost diamond

FRIDAY 13TH LUCK

3 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

How to move a rhino

RACE AGAINST TIME

1 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

1 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

2 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Iran quits nuke inspections

IRAN officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog this week, a move the US described as “unacceptable”.

3 min  |

July 05, 2025

Independent on Saturday

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.

3 min  |

July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

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

Independent on Saturday

Star exposure

THE Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, situated in the Southern Kalahari Desert about 250km from Upington, is renowned for its spectacular photographic opportunities.

1 min  |

July 05, 2025