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SAPS officer faces scrutiny after TikTok video surfaces
POLICE have confirmed that an urgent investigation is under way following the circulation of a video on TikTok, which appears to show a uniformed officer allegedly under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
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July 08, 2025
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Fish Hoek agility dogs return from Championships
TWO agility dogs from Fish Hoek have returned from Switzerland after representing South Africa at the World Agility Championships held last month.
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July 08, 2025
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Macron to rekindle relationship with King Charles
FRENCH-speaking King Charles III, who is hosting President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit starting today, professes a longstanding love of France, describing it as “an essential part” of his life.
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July 08, 2025
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Ekurhuleni official killed amid scandal
THE murder of Mpho Mafole, group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits at the Ekurhuleni Municipality, has sent shockwaves through the city.
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July 08, 2025
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Hezbollah chief 'won't surrender'
HEZBOLLAH leader Naim Qassem said at the weekend his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm.
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July 08, 2025
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Boks must raise standards despite respect, says Du Toit
NOW that the dew has settled on the Springboks' iffy performance against Italy, the players and coaching staff have a different perspective on what panned out in the 42-14 win at Loftus Versfeld, and it is hardly doom and gloom.
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July 08, 2025
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Kenyan cathedral a refuge
ALL Saints Cathedral in Nairobi has been a refuge for generations of protesters escaping police crackdowns, proudly displaying the teargas canisters and spent cartridges once fired into the church.
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July 08, 2025
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SANDF urged to intervene as gang violence escalates
A CALL for the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) to bring stability in Mitchell's Plain has gone out following a wave of gang-related bloodshed.
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July 08, 2025
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Mighty Mulder mauls meek Zimbabwe
WIAAN Mulder broke numerous Test cricket records on Monday with an unbeaten 367 on Day 2 of the second Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
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July 08, 2025
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Impact of Two-Pot System on retirement choices
OVER the past year, the introduction of the Two-Pot Retirement System has sparked one of the most meaningful shifts we've seen in the South African retirement landscape.
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July 08, 2025
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Bok Women's backline changes ignited attack against Canada
THE Springbok Women's backline reshuffle in the second half of Saturday's defeat to Canada sparked the attack into life and may offer coach Swys de Bruin a blueprint for the second match this coming weekend.
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July 07, 2025
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AI robots fill in for weed killers and farm hands across US
OBLIVIOUS to the punishing midday heat, a wheeled robot powered by the sun and infused with artificial intelligence carefully combs a cotton field in California, plucking out weeds.
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July 07, 2025
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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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