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SAO PAULO Ex-minister could be Bolsonaro’s successor
HE ACTIVELY denies it, yet one name keeps surfacing as a potential successor to convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro at the helm of Brazil's right: Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas.
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September 25, 2025
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Probe clears Kenny Kunene after visit to businessman’s home during arrest
PATRIOTIC Alliance (PA) has welcomed an independent investigation that cleared Kenny Kunene of any wrongdoing related to his controversial visit to the Sandton residence of controversial businessman Katiso Molefe in July.
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September 25, 2025
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AI remains abstract for most South Africans
Highlighting the need for greater awareness and inclusive technology governance
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September 23, 2025
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Cherishing memories: Lessons from parents
A LETTER from a reader:
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September 23, 2025
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Suspend the corrupt - without delay
WE, the citizens of this country, are sick and tired of waiting for the government to declare war on corruption.
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September 23, 2025
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Ramaphosa unlikely to engage with Trump at United Nations meeting
Experts believe that although President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump are unlikely to meet directly, the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York comes at a crucial time for South Africa and the US to address their bilateral relations.
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September 23, 2025
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Serious, meaningful research
in Boston last week with an Ig Nobel, the prize — a handmade model of a human stomach — for comical scientific achievement.
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September 23, 2025
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Millions spent on KZN EDTEA boards
THE DA has begun a process of assessing the remuneration terms and conditions of board members and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) 12 Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) entities.
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September 23, 2025
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Pirates look to extend winning streak against struggling Siwelele FC
ORLANDO Pirates return to Betway Premiership action as they look to extend their winning run against struggling Siwelele FC at the Free State Stadium tonight (7.30pm kickoff).
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September 23, 2025
The Mercury
Eden Park 'just another footy field' as Wallabies eye history
RETURNING Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa said on Monday that his team saw Eden Park as \"just another footy field\" as they aim to end New Zealand's 31-year unbeaten streak at the Auckland venue.
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September 23, 2025
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Airlink defends conduct in Mthatha route case before Competition Tribunal
Regional airline says contested route was marked by high re-establishment costs, not predatory pricing
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September 23, 2025
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North Korea's Kim ‘open to US talks’
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has “fond memories” of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks with the US - if he can keep his nukes.
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September 23, 2025
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Leadership lessons from Katlego Maphai, CEO of Yoco
WHEN Katlego Maphai announced that he was stepping down as the CEO of Yoco I was shocked and wondered why and also reflected on lessons from this great founder within the South African startup ecosystem.
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September 23, 2025
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Urgent call for crisis summit on job losses in South Africa
A CRISIS summit on job losses is something that South Africa urgently needs in light of the recent spate of retrenchments across the country, says the chairperson of Parliament's Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Sonja Boshoff.
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September 23, 2025
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Google faces court battle over breakup of ad tech business
GOOGLE faces a fresh federal court test on Monday as US government lawyers ask a judge to order the breakup of the search engine giant's ad technology business.
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September 23, 2025
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Big business takes legal action over Employment Equity sector targets
BUSINESS Unity South Africa (Busa) has filed legal proceedings against the recently published Employment Equity (EE) Sector Targets, which officially came into effect on 1 September 2025.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
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South African rookies to watch in new URC season
ANOTHER United Rugby Championship season is upon us and, no doubt, there will be all manner of twists and turns as the South African teams negotiate a nine-month marathon.
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September 23, 2025
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JAPAN RULING PARTY LEADERSHIP RACE KICKS OFF
THE leadership contest for Japan’s ruling party kicked off yesterday, with five candidates vying to become the country’s fourth prime minister in as many years.
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September 23, 2025
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Silva slams unfair schedule
MANCHESTER City captain Bernardo Silva has criticised football’s schedule makers for lacking respect and fairness after his side were given little time to prepare for their clash with Arsenal.
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September 23, 2025
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How rural early learning can lead the way?
EARLIER this week, South Africa's Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, unveiled the 2024 Thrive by Five Index. The findings are unsettling, but they also provide a clear call to action.
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September 23, 2025
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Renergen announces interim loss and resolves dispute with Springbok Solar
RENERGEN on Monday warned of a bigger interim loss and announced it has ended a legal dispute with Springbok Solar Power Plant (RF) as the parties have agreed to “mutually beneficial operations in the Free State.”
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September 23, 2025
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Canal+ gains control of Multichoice, expanding its reach across Africa
CANAL+ has taken effective control of South African television and streaming company MultiChoice, marking the French media giant's biggest acquisition and a big step in its plans to become the leading pan-African pay-TV operator.
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September 23, 2025
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Police boss Masemola looked to Ramaphosa for help over minister’s ‘unlawful’ order
NATIONAL police commissioner Fannie Masemola told the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry that he reached out to President Cyril Ramaphosa, seeking intervention over what he deemed an \"unlawful\" directive by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team.
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September 23, 2025
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Early truths about the Premier League's big-money signings
THE Premier League is barely five rounds old and, while some of this year’s most expensive recruits have settled quickly, others are learning that price tags do not buy time or patience in England's top flight.
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September 23, 2025
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I talk the Sharks language, I love the brand, says new skipper Tshituka
Vincent Tshituka admits it took him a while to feel at home at the Sharks after a life in Johannesburg, but now he lives and breathes Kings Park.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
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PPC reports significant financial growth with EBITDA up over 20%
PPC’ share price surged 3.6% on Monday morning to R5.16 after it reported a “marked improvement” in its financial performance for the four months to July 31, 2025.
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September 23, 2025
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Wellington performance against All Blacks was not good enough
WHEN Tony Brown was playing for the Sharks in 2006, he famously said he loved having “a pack of angry Afrikaners in front of him rather than attacking him.”
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September 23, 2025
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Milk SA’s report highlights growth, infrastructure challenges in dairy sector
MILK South Africa (Milk SA) on Monday revealed in its annual report for 2024 that while the dairy industry has encountered significant challenges over the past year, it is also witnessing noteworthy growth.
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September 23, 2025
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South African petrol prices may rise slightly next week amid global oil fluctuations
AS THE global oil market continues to exhibit minor fluctuations, South African drivers may face a slight increase in petrol prices next week, according to experts.
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September 23, 2025
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Family to pursue damages claim after toddler killed by leopard
SOUTH African National Parks (SAN-Parks) says it is studying the Mpumalanga High Court’ ruling related to an incident in 2019 when a 30-month-old toddler died following an attack by a leopard at Malelane quarters, in the Kruger National Park.
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