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Rich Boyz on brink of safety with KZN derby against Arrows looming
RICHARDS Bay are just one point away from securing their Betway Premiership status for next season as they prepare for a crucial KwaZulu-Natal derby against Golden Arrows.
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May 14, 2025
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Mashatile invites Trump to witness SA's reality amid genocide claims
DEPUTY President Paul Mashatile said United States President Donald Trump has been fed false information about the \"genocide of white Afrikaners” in the country and invited him to see the truth for himself.
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May 14, 2025
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Abandoned baby found alive in Pietermaritzburg
KWAZULU-Natal police are investigating a case of child abandonment after a baby boy was found wrapped in a white cloth and abandoned on a pile of dirt in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, on Sunday night.
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May 14, 2025
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IEC says no decision taken on electronic voting
THE Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) reiterated yesterday that it has not taken a decision on the implementation of electronic voting, other than developing a document for a national conversation.
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May 14, 2025
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Truth in climate action and the energy transition: countering climate denialism and misinformation
AS THE risks of climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information is more crucial than ever.
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May 14, 2025
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Only truth will set you free, minister Schreiber
HOME Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber set the bar high with his handling of the former Miss SA contestant Chi-dimma Adetshina saga, in particular the investigation into how her mother had obtained a South African citizenship.
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May 14, 2025
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Taiwan war drama ‘a wake-up call’
A CHINESE military blockade of Taiwan ignites panic across the self-ruled idan as banks shut down, families flee, fake news spreads and Taiwanese troops brace for attack.
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May 14, 2025
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Burmester seeks strong performance at PGA Championship
INCLEMENT weather might have hampered his preparation for the PGA Championship, starting on Thursday, but South African Dean Burmester will look for four days of 'good golf' to give him a shot at the title.
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May 14, 2025
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Capitalising on Namibia's oil and gas boom to ensure sustainability through inclusive growth
NAMIBIA is well positioned for significant growth and transformation.
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May 14, 2025
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KZN welcomes international buyers and delegates to experience its splendour
AFRICA’S Travel Indaba (ATI) 2025 not only showcases and boosts Africa's premium tourism offerings and destinations, it also emphasises KwaZulu-Natal’s ethereal beauty and places South Africa at the top of the global investment map.
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May 14, 2025
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Spain and Portugal's blackout: A wake-up call for energy policy makers
IF WE ARE serious about securing a resilient, sustainable future, we must learn the right lessons and fast.
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May 14, 2025
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Exxaro embarks on major manganese acquisition as new CEO takes the reins
Exxaro is sinking R11.6 billion into the acquisition of manganese assets in the Northern Cape
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May 14, 2025
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Major vehicle recalls announced in South Africa due to safety defects
THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a critical update regarding a series of vehicle recalls that could have serious implications for drivers across South Africa.
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May 14, 2025
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KG has done his time, welcomed back to Proteas with open arms
“LET he without sin cast the first stone.”
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May 14, 2025
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The impact of data centres on Africa's energy future
AS someone who has spent years working at the intersection of energy policy, infrastructure development, and stakeholder engagement, I have seen how critical energy access and reliability are to economic growth.
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May 14, 2025
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Macua says R284 million in social development funds missing from South African mining sites
THE Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) has announced that a conservative estimate of at least R284 million in Social and Labour Plan (SLP) funds remained unaccounted for across 11 mining sites.
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May 14, 2025
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Hollywood stars condemn Gaza genocide
MORE than 380 figures from the cinema world including “Schindler's List” actor Ralph Fiennes condemned “genocide” in Gaza in an open letter published yesterday ahead of the Cannes Festival.
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May 14, 2025
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Patriotism and religion should be not be conflated
PATRIOTISM has no religion.
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May 14, 2025
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Spread of foot and mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa's red meat exports
FARMING associations on Monday expressed concern about the impact of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak on the red meat export industry.
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May 13, 2025
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Rugby ecstasy and dismay
able to play in the next match against Scarlets? Will he be fit enough in time to lead the Boks?
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May 13, 2025
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For the first time in 80 years, nuclear war is a real possibility
The urgent need for dialogue and the moral imperative to prevent nuclear conflict
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May 13, 2025
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Nienaber reflects on his performance
SOUTH Africa's Wilco Nienaber feels that his putting game has improved, despite falling away over the week-end at the Turkish Airlines Open at the Regnum Carya Club in Antalya, Türkiye.
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May 13, 2025
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Truth behind Albert Luthuli's death will come to the fore
NEW evidence on Albert Luthuli's death will probably unearth the truth about his alleged train incident.
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May 13, 2025
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Some victims 'excluded' from listeriosis settlement deal
WHILE the lawyers who represented more than 200 claimants in a class action related to the 2017/18 listeriosis outbreak have welcomed the recent commitment made by Tiger Brands to settle claims brought by victims, some victims claim they have been excluded from the settlement offer.
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May 13, 2025
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Stormers coach Dobson would have preferred Durban
STORMERS coach John Dobson seems to have painted himself into an interesting corner because of the form of a Durban prop that is likely to make way for another Durban prop.
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May 13, 2025
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KZN tops illegal liquor arrests in SAPS crackdown
KWAZULU-NATAL recorded _ the highest number of arrests for illegal liquor dealing during the South African Police Service's (SAPS) nationwide Operation Shanela, which saw 16 956 suspects arrested for various offences between May 5 and 11.
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May 13, 2025
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Embarrassed Amorim questions United's future
AN “embarrassed” Rúben Amorim raised doubts about his Manchester United future after another poor performance from his team in a 2-0 home loss to West Ham on Sunday.
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May 13, 2025
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Golden Arrows seek rare win as wounded Bucs bid Riveiro farewell
GOLDEN Arrows will hope to take advantage of Orlando Pirates’ turbulent run and bid farewell to departing coach Jose Riveiro with an upset when the two sides meet in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday night.
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May 13, 2025
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Supreme Court of Appeal slashes rapist's life sentence for assault of girl to 10 years in prison
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) discounted a convicted rapist's life sentence to ten years imprisonment for the rape of an eight-year-old girl at a tavern toilet during 2010 or 2011.
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May 13, 2025
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RISING THREAT TO DATA, SYSTEMS SECURITY
THE recent cyberattack on South African Airways has brought into sharp focus the urgent need for public and private organisations to take all steps necessary to safeguard their data and systems.
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