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Life sentence reduced for man who killed girlfriend
THE Pietermaritzburg High Court has reduced the life imprisonment sentence to 20 years for a man who brutally killed his girlfriend in 2023, stating that there was no evidence that the murder was premeditated.
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May 26, 2025
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Eight On Eighteen lands another major
DAVID THISELTON
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May 26, 2025
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Can heartache kill? Studies show men are more at risk than you think
WE'VE all heard the saying: “He died of a broken heart.” Usually, it’s whispered in a sad story about an elderly couple who've been together for a long time, one passes, and the other follows soon after.
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May 26, 2025
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False claim of white genocide while Gaza is ignored
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s repeated false claims about “white genocide” taking place in South Africa during a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, was a white supremacist effort to discredit Ramaphosa.
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May 26, 2025
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Police Minister Mchunu clarifies rural safety strategy while addressing crime statistics
MINISTER of Police Senzo Mchunu on Friday firmly rejected claims of a genocide against white farmers in South Africa.
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May 26, 2025
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Final finely poised as coaches eye showdown
THE CAF Champions League final is hanging on a knife-edge, and the coaches of the two protagonists are in agreement that nothing can be taken for granted just yet.
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May 26, 2025
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Shares and the rand stay strong in a week of drama, ALSI on a record high
DESPITE all the attention on the RSA (Ramaphosa) and Trump(US) standoff to gain political points at the news conference last Wednesday, as well as the “don’t want to cut the national government salary account” third national budget, financial markets in South Africa seem to react on the real issue of the US/SA negotiations, South Africa's promising inflation data and foreign investment interest, that pushed the Rand/$ exchange rate to a new record level for 2025 and the ALSI to a new all-time record.
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May 26, 2025
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Dr Survé honoured with Global Trailblazer Leadership Award
ENTREPRENEUR and innovator, Dr Iqbal Survé, chair of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and Independent Media, has been honoured with a special Global Trailblazer Leadership Award.
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May 26, 2025
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Eight On Eighteen demolishes his rivals
It was an absolute privilege to be at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday to witness the nation's top three year old, Eight On Eighteen, demolish his rivals in the Grade 1 R2-million Daily News 2000.
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May 26, 2025
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Leader's steps on foreign fighters hailed
US President Donald Trump's special envoy to Syria at the weekend said he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and commended the leader’s steps taken regarding foreign fighters.
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May 26, 2025
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Liebenberg's bail appeal rejected
IN YET another blow for Desiree Liebenberg, wife of diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, turned down her appeal against the earlier refusal to grant her bail.
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May 26, 2025
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South Africa's watershed meeting in Washington
SOUTH African politics has plumbed a new low as a result of the Ramaphosa delegation's meeting with President Trump.
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May 23, 2025
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'The Ghost' of Moses Mabhida past: Pirates face crucial test in Durban return
ORLANDO Pirates return to the Moses Mabhida Stadium this weekend — a venue that still haunts them after their heartbreaking Nedbank Cup final loss at the hands of Kaizer Chiefs earlier this month.
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May 23, 2025
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MTN sticks to guns that Turkcell allegations must be heard in Iran
MTN asserts that South African courts lack jurisdiction over Turkcell’s bribery allegations. | GRAPHIC Se-Anne Rall
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May 23, 2025
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Reef zones and rocky ledges lit in all-out feeding frenzy up north
HOLD onto your rods, anglers — this week's fishing is nothing short of CHAOS!
3 min |
May 23, 2025
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Trump-Cyril meeting a complex nexus of racial anxiety
To “be a man” in Trump's mould is a desperate attempt to validate a crumbling identity
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May 23, 2025
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Matthews eyes glory as Downs chase CAF crown
MAMELODI Sundowns man Tashreeq Matthews believes the risk of giving up European football for a homecoming in South Africa could soon yield the ultimate reward continental glory.
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May 23, 2025
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A hole in one for Eight On Eighteen?
THE Gr1 Daily News 2000 is always a guiding light as to the chances of three-year-old males going into the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July and at first glance the race looks to be something of a Justin Snaith/Nick Jonsson benefit. Snaith saddles four of the seven runners with three of them, including the 5-10 ante-post favourite Eight On Eighteen, carrying the Jonsson silks.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
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Kidnapped newborn babies recovered safely by police; two women arrested
POLICE have confirmed the safe recovery of two newborn babies who were abducted from a Gqeberha hospital on Tuesday.
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May 23, 2025
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Trump's U.S. falls prey to the Dutch disease
THIS would not be the first time in history that a world-leading nation suffers from a severe cultural and social backlash at home and abdicates its leadership role in global commerce.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
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Nuclear talks and Western hypocrisy
THE nuclear stand-off between Iran and the US is often framed as a matter of international security, but rarely is it interrogated through the lens of fairness or consistency.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
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Life Healthcare Group reports 10.5% rise in interim divided and plans expansion
LIFE Healthcare Group lifted its interim dividend by 10.5% to 21 cents a share in the six months to March 31, and it intends to continue growing its underlying asset base significantly in Southern Africa during the second half.
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May 23, 2025
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Political turmoil in South Africa due to legacy of corruption
PRESIDENT Ramaphosa was not 'ambushed' by President Trump during their White House meeting; he was in reality \"steamrolled\" due to violent crime in South Africa.
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May 23, 2025
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Spear REIT expands Western Cape portfolio as distributions grow and forecast brightens
IN A REMARKABLE year for Spear Reit, the Western Cape property investment group expanded its portfolio significantly while reporting a solid increase in distribution per share (DIPS).
2 min |
May 23, 2025
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Wild camping – Dartmoor and Pondoland
THE public has the right to \"wild camp\" on Dartmoor, the Supreme Court in the UK has ruled, according to the BBC.
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May 23, 2025
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Celebrating 35 years of Discovery with the launch of new Tempest and Gemini editions
DISCOVERY (Land Rover) has beefed up their range with two new bespoke additions and also updating the rest of the line-up.
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May 23, 2025
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Investec reports strong performance and outlines five-year strategy
INVESTEC reported a strong performance in the year to March 31 with its 13.9% return on equity in line with guidance from a year ago and a new strategy was outlined for the next five years.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
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Garrix bids for Winter Series clean sweep
GARRIX stands on the threshold of completing a clean sweep in the Winter Series when he lines up against six rivals in the R350 000 Pocket Power Stakes (Listed) over 1950m on the winter course at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
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City manager's new approach to improve eThekwini's service delivery
CITY Manager of eThekwini Municipality, Musa Mbhele, has outlined a bold new approach to boost service delivery that hinges on real-time accountability, regional management, and technology-driven innovation, while acknowledging systemic weaknesses that continue to frustrate residents.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
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Ramaphosa missed opportunity to speak on youth unemployment
Clarity given on misleading video
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