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How Toyota Financial Services turns dreams into drive for South Africans
IN A country where mobility means progress, Toyota Financial Services South Africa has positioned itself as more than just a finance provider - it's the bridge between aspiration and achievement. For countless South Africans, the moment their Toyota finance is approved marks a beginning filled with dignity, opportunity, and independence.
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October 25, 2025
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Landmark parental leave ruling
FOLLOWING a landmark ruling by the South African High Court, parents will now be entitled to share a combined total of four months and 10 days parental leave. Previously, the law had granted mothers four months leave, while fathers were limited to just 10 days.
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October 25, 2025
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Why Zimbabwe is 2025's best country to visit
AS WE approach the end of 2025, the list of the world's best countries to visit has been revealed by Forbes.
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October 25, 2025
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Burnout prevention strategies for the introverted professional
HAVE you ever felt like your brain was one of those viral egg experiments — cracked open and sizzling on a bare pavement that is much too hot? If so, you may have been experiencing signs of burnout (and probably dehydration).
3 min |
October 25, 2025
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Entry fees for Comrades Marathon unchanged as early access window opens
THE entry fees for the 2026 edition of the Comrades Marathon - the 99th running of the race - remain unchanged, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) confirmed, as it announced that early entries for Green Number Club runners and CMA members will open at noon on Monday.
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October 25, 2025
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Community mourns as pupil dies in bus crash
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Grade R girl learner from Mamothalo Primary School in Ga-Molepo Village, Capricorn South Education District, Limpopo, has died after being hit by a scholar transport bus yesterday.
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October 25, 2025
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Tank 300 Diesel tackles tar and tough tracks at a competitive price
I FIRST saw GWM's Tank 300 at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2023 and knew that with its rugged looks and Chinese Brands' competitive pricing, it would definitely find favour in South Africa.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
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SPCA team bravely rescues dog guarding its deceased owner
THE Randwest SPCA (Randfontein and Westonaria) team recently faced an experience that will forever remain etched in their memories.
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October 25, 2025
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Man reunites with lost dog after rescuers lure her with his socks
WHEN Norm Feigenbaum, 93, arrived at his Los Angeles home after a quick shopping trip, his yellow lab, Sunny, didn’t come to the door as she always did.
4 min |
October 25, 2025
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Ye to perform on top of illuminated half-dome
GLOBAL creative icon Ye is set to make his long-awaited return to South Africa this December with a one-night-only live performance at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, on December 13.
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October 25, 2025
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Neighbours’ gruesome discovery leads to finding missing woman
IT WAS a scene that only Hollywood's horror film producers could conjure up: A skeleton sits in front of a bed, a woman watches and the stench of decaying flesh wafts through the street.
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October 25, 2025
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Bulls to appeal ‘kangaroo court’ ruling after Wessels’ nine-match ban
THE Bulls will appeal the massive ninematch suspension handed to their forward, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who has been found guilty by what is shaping up to be a kangaroo court and an embarrassing bout of publicity for the United Rugby Championship (URC).
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Siv Ngesi slams high school bullies after viral video outrage
\"NAME and shame them\" is the cry from many South Africans after the viral Milnerton High School bullying incident, which has drawn strong criticism across the country.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
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'Perfect Neighbor' exposes chilling reality of danger that lurks next door
TRUE crime has never been my guilty pleasure, but somehow The Perfect Neighbor grabbed my attention.
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October 25, 2025
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Toya Delazy celebrates three years of sobriety
AS WE CELEBRATE Mental Health Awareness Month and Ocsober, Toya Delazy has bravely shared her journey through addiction.
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October 25, 2025
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PROTEAS women embracing the Australia challenge ahead of clash
PROTEAS women batter Anneke Bosch emphasised that they view Australia the same way as all the other teams in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup ahead of their clash in Indore today.
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October 25, 2025
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SA exits FATF grey list
CHRISTMAS came early for SA as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) finally removed the country from its grey list.
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October 25, 2025
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How your wallet affects your mental health
A LACK of money doesn't just adversely affect your ability to spoil yourself, such as a dinner out, or pay bills, it also eats into your mental well-being and can be the cause of depression so great that people sometimes kill themselves.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
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How blended families can live in financial harmony
SOUTH Africa has one of the highest divorce rates on the continent, with Stats SA reporting that about 40% of marriages end before their 10th anniversary. After a divorce, people typically enter into new partnerships, often bringing with them children from a previous marriage. It's in these \"blended\" families that finances can become extremely complex.
4 min |
October 25, 2025
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MK Party rejects Cele's 'baseless' claims
THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has rubbished what it described as false and defamatory statements made by former police minister Bheki Cele during the ad hoc committee hearings, alleging that alleged diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg funded the party.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Fairbridges fosters dialogue on women’s workplace struggles
WOMEN across professions continue to face invisible battles, from discrimination to harassment, that too often go unspoken.
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October 25, 2025
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Celebrate African Queerness at Johannesburg Pride 2025
AS PRIDE Month 2025 draws to a close, culminating in the Johannesburg Pride March today, Kaye Ally, founder and director of the Pride of Africa Foundation, hopes Pride will send a clear message that queer Africans are visible, proud, and their identities are not up for debate.
4 min |
October 25, 2025
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Educators have a role in challenging gender norms
THE classroom should never be reduced to four walls and a timetable.
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October 25, 2025
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7 local beach destinations to make you rethink your next holiday
WHEN it comes to breathtaking coastlines, South Africa is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. With more than 2798km of coastline, there's a beach for every type of traveller.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
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New captain Petersen aiming for group stage glory
FRESH from officially being confirmed as the captain of Kaizer Chiefs, goalkeeper Brandon Petersen assured the Amakhosi faithful that the team is ready to do them proud by taking the club into the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
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October 25, 2025
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Boo! The surprising psychology of why kids can't get enough of scary fun
IT'S ALMOST Halloween! That one time of year when screams, jumps, and goosebumps are all part of the fun. But have you ever wondered why kids love being scared?
4 min |
October 25, 2025
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Call for accountability for Gaza genocide
HUMAN rights activist and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has called for corporate accountability on the Gaza situation.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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The digital resurrection of Suzanne Somers
ICONIC TV star Suzanne Somers has been brought back from the dead by her husband and artificial intelligence.
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October 25, 2025
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Dithejane, Ndamane have become their own men
INDEED, one man's trash can be another man's treasure!
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Verstappen out to pull off another perfect weekend?
MAX Verstappen heads into the Mexican Grand Prix with one clear mission — to win.
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