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Caffeinated glimpse into generational gripes

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September 12, 2025

Pension day transforms stores into obstacle courses of trollies and tenacity, writes Des du Triou.

- Des du Triou

The Brooklax and bloomers babbling brigade. Old age pension day, an air of expectation as fogies trundle trolleys through packed supermarket isles.

Generally, I stay clear of this rolling steel mesh backwash; I don't fancy replacement kneecaps.

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Sarb will have to act over inflation expectations - Kganyago

Policymakers are seeing early signs of second-round inflation effects as underlying price pressures build, emphasising the need to act, says SA Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor.

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1 min

June 23, 2026

The Citizen

The Citizen

Groundhog Day for the soul

‘THE FUTURE TRAP’: JAN KLOSE IS FRANK ABOUT LIVED REALITY, HUMAN FLAWS

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2 mins

June 23, 2026

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ANC at sixes and sevens

The ANC in Joburg still does not have a mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

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2 mins

June 23, 2026

The Citizen

Trump's pool peels away

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin “immediately” on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which has been blighted with algae and peeling paint.

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1 min

June 23, 2026

The Citizen

The Citizen

Slimy soya is good for you

Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith’s chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, pictured, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soya bean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

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1 mins

June 23, 2026

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Marumo Gallants name their new coach

Marumo Gallants have announced the appointment of Phuti Mohafe (right) as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

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1 mins

June 23, 2026

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Comparing apples to oranges

The clever observation on X yesterday by former Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa about the resignation of British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer may not be the “gotcha!” win he might think it is, especially if the implication is that our democracy in South Africa is, somehow, superior.

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1 min

June 23, 2026

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Riding the wave of politics in J-Bay

There was an SA Tourism slogan many years ago which described South Africa as “a world in one country”, which was the hinge in a campaign to convince not only local but also foreign visitors that we could offer some world-class experiences.

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1 min

June 23, 2026

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Youth flood the voters’ roll

ENERGISED: ENTHUSIASTIC TURNOUT OF 16-29 YEAR OLDS ON REGISTRATION WEEKEND

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2 mins

June 23, 2026

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Make your own dreams come true is good mantra

Working for your wealth and urging your kids to do that too, brings satisfaction in life, writes P Sweet-dreams.

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1 min

June 23, 2026

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