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'Misleading' radio ad causes panic among children and parents
A RADIO advertisement stating that “fizzy drinks and fruit juice make our children sick” led to the severe distress of a child, who questioned whether her school was poisoning her by giving her fruit juice to drink.
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July 07, 2025
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Protest planned for baboons following dog attacks
ACTIVISTS are rallying together to hold a protest after the euthanasia of two baboons that were mauled by dogs over the weekend.
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July 07, 2025
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PSG’s flair takes backseat as they dig deep to reach semis
MUCH has been made of European champions Paris Saint-Germain's attacking flair — their rapid, dangerous wingers and thrilling style — but what carried them through to the Fifa Club World Cup semifinals on Saturday was a dose of resilience.
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July 07, 2025
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Norris claims emotional win in Silverstone thriller
AN emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion on Sunday when he drove to a commanding, rain-splashed victory ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a chaotic British Grand Prix.
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July 07, 2025
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China hits back at EU with medical equipment ban
CHINA hit back yesterday at an EU ban on Chinese firms from major medical equipment purchases with a reciprocal bar on European companies in the latest trade salvo between the two economies.
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July 07, 2025
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Technology and the consequences of our desires
IN THE realm of contemporary science fiction, N.K. Jemisin's Amorph, is now brilliantly brought to life in an Audible Original production.
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July 07, 2025
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BRICS summit begins in Rio de Janeiro
THE 17th annual BRICS summit has opened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which holds the bloc’s rotating presidency.
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July 07, 2025
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Banyana gear up for thrilling WAFCON 2025 opener against Ghana
BANYANA Banyana begin the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with a high-stakes encounter against Ghana in Rabat on Monday, in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the group stage.
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July 07, 2025
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Popcru reflects on political changes following SACP's electoral independence and GNU
THE Police and Prison Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has not decided on the ANC's decision to establish the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the recent resolution by the South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the elections independently.
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July 07, 2025
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Owen tips Liverpool for title glory again
LIVERPOOL and England football legend Michael Owen is 80% confident that the Reds will repeat last season's Premier League title heroics, with Arsenal given only a 20% chance by the football pundit.
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July 07, 2025
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Austrian President Van der Bellen discusses investment opportunities with Premier Winde
THE Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, was received by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Saturday at the official Leeuwenhof residence, where they discussed opportunities for investment and job creation.
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July 07, 2025
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Mbalula's announcement of David Mabuza's death sparks outrage
THE ANC is grappling with an internal controversy after Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula \"deliberately and prematurely\" announced the death of former Deputy President David Mabuza, sparking widespread criticism and calls for him to take responsibility for his actions.
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July 07, 2025
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Charlize Theron dishes the dirt on her dating exploits
IN A recent episode of the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, renowned actress Charlize Theron laid bare her thoughts on intimacy, dating and personal autonomy.
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July 07, 2025
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American Apparel: a cult disguised as fashion
NETFLIX’S Trainwreck docu-series has me in a chokehold, okay? From cruise ships turned floating toilets to festivals that never were, this series is my kind of chaotic binge.
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July 07, 2025
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A quirky look at nature's overlooked creatures
STEP aside Sir David Attenborough because Ryan Reynolds is taking over.
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July 07, 2025
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Access to healthcare for foreign nationals under threat
IN A STRONG response to a rising tide of anti-foreigner sentiment that has erupted in Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, along with the National Department of Health and the South African government, has condemned alarming actions that prevent foreign nationals from accessing essential healthcare services.
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July 07, 2025
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Sias remains acquitted in Cremer murder case
THE Western Cape High Court has dismissed the State's appeal to overturn the acquittal of Jeremy Sias for the 2019 murder of Meghan Cremer.
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July 07, 2025
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Three current non fiction books
FROM the frank and insightful memoir of highly respected newsman Kaizer Nyatsumba to an insightful illustration of some to the top money management businesses to unlocking a safer South Africa, here are some rewarding and engaging books with which to curl up on these chilly winter nights.
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July 07, 2025
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JSC recommends Mlambo for deputy chief justice
FOLLOWING the public interview process over two days last week, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) resolved to recommend Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo to be the country's next deputy chief justice.
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July 07, 2025
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A unique opportunity for African collaboration
IN THE rural village of Gwanda, Zimbabwe, a mother walks several kilometres each day to find firewood so she can cook for her children. She's never had access to reliable electricity, and her story is not unique. Across Africa, 600 million people still live without energy access - a fact that affects every aspect of their lives.
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July 07, 2025
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Hanks conquers Everesting Challenge for conservation
NOORDHOEK'S Karoline Hanks has successfully completed her self-imposed “Everesting Challenge” - running the equivalent height of Mount Everest, 8 849m, by repeatedly ascending and descending Chapman Peak.
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July 07, 2025
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Sabalenka powers into SW19 quarters
WORLD No 1 Aryna Sabalenka marched into the Wimbledon quarterfinals without dropping a set, as Elise Mertens fell short of upsetting the US Open champion on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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German MPs demand money for Ukraine
A GROUP of German lawmakers from the Green Party has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to urgently increase military aid to Ukraine, saying Berlin must contribute more in light of a slowdown in US arms deliveries, according to a letter obtained by Bild.
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July 07, 2025
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QUICK READ
GERMANY is to start deporting Syrians with criminal records, the interior ministry said on Saturday, days after Austria became the first EU country to do so in recent years.
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July 07, 2025
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Coach Erasmus to rethink Gqeberha selections
THE Springboks' lacklustre performance in the first Test against Italy will have repercussions, with coach Rassie Erasmus stating that he will revisit his planned selection for this week's second Test in Gqeberha.
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July 07, 2025
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Van der Poel triumphs to seize Yellow jersey
ALPECIN'S Mathieu van der Poel edged Tadej Pogačar to win the second stage of the Tour de France in a tense hilltop finale at Boulogne-sur-Mer on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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MAITLAND SAPS STATION 'LOCKED AT NIGHT'
The community, alongside the Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association, call for immediate action
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July 07, 2025
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'Family feud' ignites deadly gang violence
POLICE have revealed that the motive behind the series of shootings in Mitchell’s Plain on Thursday was linked to a domestic dispute between members of rival gangs within the same extended family.
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July 07, 2025
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A curated selection of July's must-read novels
THIS July, Exclusive Books has carefully curated selection of literary treasures, featuring compelling fiction from two #1 New York Times bestselling authors and literary legend Isabel Allende, alongside captivating titles for younger readers. Dive into a month filled with stories that spark imagination, stir emotions, and transport you to worlds both familiar and extraordinary.
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July 07, 2025
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Quiet captain, loud legacy: Maart’s unseen value at Chiefs
YUSUF Maart is not a man of many words — and perhaps that’s why his presence and personality sometimes defied expectations of a Kaizer Chiefs captain.
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