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Kurdish farmers return to mountains as tensions calm
DEEP in the mountains of Turkiye’s southeastern Hakkari province, bordering Iran and Iraq, Kurdish livestock owners and farmers have gradually returned with their animals after decades of armed conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish army.
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July 23, 2025
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Laughter to liberation: Conrad Koch talks ‘Puppet Power’ and comedy’s role in tough times
CATCH Puppet Power, the national tour by comedy duo Conrad Koch and Chester Missing, which is coming to The Drama Factory this week.
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July 23, 2025
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Digital Law Co, Meta join forces against child porn
THE Digital Law Co (DLC) has marked a pivotal victory in the ongoing struggle to protect South African children from digital exploitation.
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July 23, 2025
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11 PASSENGERS INJURED IN PETROL BOMB BUS ATTACKS
Suspected link to protests over MyCiTi construction
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July 23, 2025
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How to combat 'work intensification'
IF you're struggling to get something done because too many people are involved, getting bogged down by conflict in your workplace or buckling under the weight of too many tasks in one day, you're probably experiencing \"work intensification\".
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July 23, 2025
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Proteas search for solutions
ALL year, the Kiwis have had an upper hand over the Proteas in white-ball cricket, and on Tuesday, the Black Caps further extended their dominance over South Africa with a comfortable seven-wicket victory in Harare.
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July 23, 2025
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Supreme Court ruling clarifies limits of freedom of expression in social media
NEITHER the Constitution nor freedom of expression protects a person who posts defamatory material concerning another on social media, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled in turning down an appeal by a farmer after a Facebook post by him sparked death threats against an attorney.
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July 23, 2025
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Zimbabwe's collapse fuelled by government mismanagement
ZIMBABWE, once a prosperous and agriculturally rich nation in southern Africa, experienced one of the most devastating national collapses in modern history, driven largely by government mismanagement, corruption and repression.
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July 23, 2025
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Veterinary clinic liable for emotional damages
THE owner of a Yorkshire Terrier named Triesie that underwent a cruciate ligament repair but was badly burnt on her other leg by a hot water bottle has been awarded emotional damages against Pierre van Ryneveld Veterinary Clinic in Pretoria.
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July 23, 2025
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Man United sign childhood fan Mbeumo
CAMEROON winger Bryan Mbeumo said he \"grew up wearing\" the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.
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July 23, 2025
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The eye-opening science of encounters with polar bears
IT’S a pretty risky business trying to take a blood sample from a polar bear - one of the most dangerous predators on the planet - on an Arctic ice floe.
3 min |
July 23, 2025
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Delft mother appeals for help find 10-year-old son
A CONCERNED mother from Suburban, in Delft, is looking for her 10-year-old son who was last seen on July 18 when he left home to visit friends in Voorbrug, Delft.
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July 23, 2025
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Interest rate hikes ‘could do more harm than good’
SOUTH African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago has strongly advocated for the country to lower its inflation target from 4.5% to 3%.
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July 23, 2025
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Contextualising the costs and benefits of B-BBEE
THE current media debate around Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) has brought fresh attention to the policy’s impact on the economy - raising important questions about its effectiveness, costs and outcomes.
4 min |
July 23, 2025
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Samthing Soweto visits childhood memories in intimate new album
SAMTHING Soweto has opened up about the creation of his latest work and working with Sicelo on Ndandatho.
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July 23, 2025
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Boks' forward depth grows, but No 8 position a concern
THE Springboks’ dominance in world rugby currently owes much to their formidable pack of forwards, and they are arguably the most dominant in Test rugby at present.
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July 23, 2025
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Why Boks must continue to innovate and experiment
IF THERE'S one thing the Springboks have proven since lifting the World Cup for a record fourth time in 2023, it's that they understand timing in the context of rugby when they should peak, when to rest stars, and when to adapt.
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July 23, 2025
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Cost of energy is too high
WE fully agree with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s clear and succinct statement to a television station: the cost of electricity in South Africa is “unsustainable” and is forcing many households into energy poverty.
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July 23, 2025
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Western Province to invest in club players for Currie Cup
WESTERN Province are dead-set on righting the wrongs of last season’s Currie Cup as they look to establish a more settled squad throughout the tournament this year.
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July 23, 2025
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Higher Education DG speaks on SETA controversy
HIGHER Education Department Director-General Nkosinathi Sishi yesterday bitterly complained about being unfairly implicated in the work of the panel that recommended cancelled appointments of chairpersons of Sector and Education Training Authorities (SETAs) boards.
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July 23, 2025
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Toyota Cup clash more than a friendly for Chiefs
PRESEASON tournaments may not necessarily be a true indicator of what is going to transpire in the season proper. But they set the tone for what's to come and give supporters an indication of how ready their team is for the campaign.
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July 23, 2025
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Pensioner, 70, finds hope after tragic loss
AFTER enduring the tragic loss of her grandchild, a 70-year-old Christinah Mahlangu was happy to receive a new home from the City of Tshwane and Palesa Coal Mine during a ceremony held in the Zithobeni Heights near Bronkhorstspruit area on Tuesday.
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July 23, 2025
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France jails 3 in champagne slave case
A FRENCH court this week jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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Man used fake documents to buy R500K vehicle, then disappeared
A 29-YEAR-OLD man, Mthobisi Shezi, appeared before the Delmas District Court in Mpumalanga on Monday after allegedly purchasing a Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicle (SUV) using fraudulent documents.
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July 23, 2025
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Probe into vandalism at Wellington Cemetery
POLICE have launched an investigation into a shocking case of malicious damage to property after the Wall of Remembrance at the Wellington Cemetery was vandalised, leaving dozens of niches defaced and some cremated remains removed.
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July 23, 2025
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MISSIONARY WORK AND COLONIAL EXPLOITATION
EUROPEAN colonial powers - Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and others - not only invaded African lands but did so while accompanied by missionaries who claimed to bring salvation to the “heathen”. The fusion of mission and empire turned Christianity into both a spiritual doctrine and a political tool of control.
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July 23, 2025
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EFF praises progress in DJ Sumbody murder case
THE EFF has welcomed the arrest of the four suspects linked to the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody.
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July 23, 2025
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Top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza
FRENCH Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot yesterday called on Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months of war.
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July 23, 2025
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Paret-Peintre lands first French Tour stage win
VALENTIN Paret-Peintre became the first French winner on this year's Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 yesterday, pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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Makua looking forward to fronting up to haka
FACING up to the haka for any rugby player is one of the highlights of their international careers.
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