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IFP welcomes repo rate cut, urges action for economic recovery
THE Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) welcomes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 7.00% to 6.75%.
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November 24, 2025
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Call to address SA's critical care nursing shortage
IN HIGHLIGHTING the urgent need for critical care nursing in South Africa, a professor from the University of Pretoria (UP) pointed out that the country only has 6 246 critical care-trained nurses registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
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November 24, 2025
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G20 Summit puts poor countries at the centre of global discourse
South Africa successfully champions critical issues facing low and middle income countries
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November 24, 2025
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GBV response fails in emergency settings
Safety of women and girls is often not considered as ‘life-saving’
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November 24, 2025
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MAKE G20 EXCELLENCE A DAILY REALITY
AS JOHANNESBURG gleams under the international spotlight of the G20 Summit, an unsettling truth is being revealed to its citizens.
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November 24, 2025
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Argent Industrial reports strong interim result with 11.7% dividend increase
ARGENT Industrials' share price leapt over 7% on Friday after it reported an 11.7% increase in the interim dividend to 67 cents a share.
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November 24, 2025
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US tariff war has rattled global commerce but Africa's trade remains resilient, says WTO chief
DESPITE deep ruptures in the global trading system caused by sweeping US tariffs and escalating geopolitical tensions, Africa's trade has remained far more resilient than many feared.
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November 24, 2025
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ISS report calls for enhanced measures to combat police corruption
THE Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has called for the SAPS to strengthen its internal Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) to increase its ability to identify and investigate members and other police who are involved in corruption in order to reduce the scourge.
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November 24, 2025
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Good For You passes the acid test
THE Glen Kotzen-trained Gr 1 Gold Medallion winner Good For You passed his stamina acid test at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday by winning the Gr 2 Race Coast Cape Punters Cup over 1600m despite giving 2kg to the rest of the field, although he had to survive an objection from runner up Randolph Hearst's trainer and he also caused interference to eventual fourth-placed Happy Verse.
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November 24, 2025
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Smaller EU nations push for greater Africa role
FROM Finland opening diplomatic outposts in Senegal to Czech instructors training Mauritanian security forces, a group of smaller European nations has joined a global scramble for influence in Africa.
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November 24, 2025
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RCL Foods recalls pet food over elevated deoxynivalenol levels
RCL Foods has recalled specific batches of dry dog and cat food, as the maize used to produce the food had elevated levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) which can lead to loss of appetite and digestive discomfort in pets.
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November 24, 2025
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Italy commits to slashing debt of low, and middle-income countries by half in 10 years
ITALY has unveiled an ambitious debt-relief plan aimed at easing the financial burden on lowand middle-income countries, declaring that sustainable development cannot be achieved without addressing the crushing debt many nations face.
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November 24, 2025
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Marx powers through Dublin Test to claim Player of the Year
MALCOLM Marx must have approached Saturday’s clash - his 87th Test for South Africa - against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with plenty of thoughts running through his mind.
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November 24, 2025
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Inclusion, not marketing must inform new banking systems
SOUTH Africa is in the midst of a banking gold rush, with new players like TymeBank, Bank Zero, OM Bank, and the Pepkor-Investec partnership all claiming to democratise finance.
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November 24, 2025
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Food inflation eases for third month, offering relief despite rise in headline inflation
SOUTH Africa’s food inflation continued its downward trend in October, easing for the third consecutive month even as overall consumer inflation edged higher.
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November 24, 2025
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Ex-PM Johnson hits back at Covid report
BRITAIN’S former prime minister Boris Johnson slammed an inquiry report critical of his government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic as “hopelessly incoherent” in a social media post at the weekend.
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November 24, 2025
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Transform your mental health: a comprehensive guide to movement therapy
MORE people are turning to movement as a practical way to manage stress, improve mood and support overall mental health.
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November 24, 2025
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New Victory Foods wins best bunny chow in KZN
IN A show of culinary excellence, New Victory Foods from Phoenix was named the best bunny chow outlet in KwaZulu-Natal during the Bunny Chow Barometer Challenge, hosted at Blue Lagoon Beach on Saturday.
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November 24, 2025
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Verstappen wins big in Vegas as McLaren are disqualified
FORMULA One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, with his title hopes boosted further after the McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were both disqualified.
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November 24, 2025
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Cosatu celebrates 40 years of advancing workers’ rights amid ongoing economic challenges
COSATU will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on the 6th of December at Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto.
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November 24, 2025
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Ireland monkey is off our backs, says Springbok coach Erasmus
RELIEF was the pervading emotion in the Springbok team on Saturday night after they broke their 13-year winning drought in Dublin with a 24-13 win.
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November 24, 2025
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Jubilee Metals Group reports 65% increase in copper production in first quarter
JUBILEE Metals Group, the London and JSE listed mining group, increased copper production by 65% in the first quarter of its financial year to September 30, with no material power outages affecting operations.
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November 24, 2025
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MOTHERHOOD, AMBITION, IMPACT: MRS SOUTH AFRICA’S VISION BEYOND THE CROWN
VERUSHKA Singh, from Steyn City in Johannesburg, was crowned Mrs South Africa last Friday, making history as the first Indian South African to win the title.
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November 24, 2025
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Starting over at 40: Zuraida Jardine’s journey to redefining motherhood and personal growth
MANY women know the feeling of putting themselves last, with careers paused and dreams delayed, passions quietly tucked away until “things feel more stable”.
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November 24, 2025
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Rise in child sexual assault cases in KZN
IN A distressing revelation that underscores a growing crisis, the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal reported over 3,000 cases of sexual assault involving children under the age of 12 between January and September 2025.
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November 24, 2025
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SAMA demands action after doctor, companion stabbed at Rietvlei Hospital in Umzimkhulu
SAFETY CONCERNS
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November 24, 2025
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Guinea-Bissau votes to elect president
VOTERS in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau cast their ballots yesterday to pick a new president, hoping to turn the page on endemic political turmoil despite the main opposition party being barred from the race.
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November 24, 2025
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Richards Bay and Durban City share the spoils in tense clash
RICHARDS Bay and Durban City cancelled each other out in a tense, goalless 0-0 draw yesterday at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex, producing a tactical battle high on control but low on clear chances.
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November 24, 2025
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Treat sport like infrastructure: The G20 can unlock Africa growth through smart sponsorship
AS G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg, discussions will centre on energy, trade and employment - issues that shape global economic activity.
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November 24, 2025
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Family sets up petition against bail in Taryn Le Roux murder case
THE family of murdered Westville resident Taryn Le Roux are preparing for the bail application of her husband, Nicolas Le Roux, who is charged with her murder.
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