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Champions, contenders, and relegation candidates in Europe’s top five leagues
WITH the 2024/25 season about to kickoff in Europe’s top footballing nations, we take a a look at those likely to be lifting the trophy come the season’s end, celebrating continental football qualification and the ones likely to be crying into their beer mugs in the English Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga.
4 min |
August 16, 2025
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Jojo Robinson and her Labubu doll, Martin, get inked
FROM REALITY TV TO TATTOOED MEMORIES
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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“I can't save him,” says Hunt as Mahlambi pops up at Durban City
PHAKAMANI Mahlambi has resurfaced in the Betway Premiership, with Durban City FC handing the troubled forward a trial as he looks to rescue a career that once promised to light up South African football.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Tinkler urges Makgalwa to recover form ahead of semi-final
ERIC Tinkler has advised his talisman, Keletso Makgalwa, to return to his best with every passing game if he is to attract lucrative moves locally or abroad.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Marking seven years of empowering women through hair care
IN THE spirit of Women’s Month, entrepreneur Mbali Ntuli is celebrating a major milestone, seven years in business, marking a journey defined by resilience and a passion for empowering women through beauty.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Reflections on the National Dialogue
THE First Convention of the National Dialogue is happening amid some controversy.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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The Al meme craze taking over kids' lives
FROM TIKTOK TO TOY SHOP
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Massive sporting weekend ahead for Mzansi
UFC and soccer, well-spaced out.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Why Chiefs fans should be excited about the arrival of Velebayi
AFTER one of the longest transfer sagas in the history of South African football, Kaizer Chiefs have finally got their man and confirmed the signing of Asenele Velebayi.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Lorch and Maema head Sundowns' big-name exodus
MAMELODI Sundowns have confirmed the exits of Thembinkosi Lorch and Neo Maema, marking another chapter in a busy clear-out ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Meren Reddy nets big laughs as the lead in ‘Lucky Fish’
I KNEW of Meren Reddy from his City Ses‘la work as an executive producer and actor long before I met him at the launch of SABC3’s High Rollers.
4 min |
August 16, 2025
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Ouaddou under fire as Cardoso exudes confidence ahead of MTN8 semi-final clash
ABDESLAM Ouaddou and his counterpart Miguel Cardoso cut contrasting figures at the PSL offices this week, telling tales of different fortunes.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Workplace friendships: lifeblood of thriving teams
FOR centuries, work has been about more than a salary or wage. It’s been a space where people collaborate, forge meaningful bonds and find belonging. Yet in recent years, the deep camaraderie once common in workplaces has started to fade - representing a major shift that has left many feeling isolated despite being surrounded by colleagues.
3 min |
August 16, 2025
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McDonald's Japan sorry for Pokémon debacle
MCDONALD'S Japan has apologised after a campaign giving away limited-edition Pokémon cards with \"Happy Meals\" triggered long queues and social media outrage about food waste.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Rustenburg pupils embrace insurance career paths
THE question was simple: “Who wants to work in insurance?” At first, only two Rustenburg learners raised their hands. By the end of the day, many more had joined them a change sparked by a national awareness drive visiting their school.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Sibling power punches into World Kickboxing Championship
THEY share the same surname — and now, the same championship dream.
4 min |
August 16, 2025
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'RHOCT' star Beverly Steyn discusses vulnerability, resilience
BUSINESSWOMAN and reality star Beverly Steyn is on the finale episode of the talk show Untied, and she has opened up about dealing with private experiences in the public eye.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Plastic treaty talks collapse with no deal
TALKS aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart yesterday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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9-year-old offers compliments to anyone who stops by
ETHAN Wargo, 9, sets up a small table on his lawn each morning in Illinois, US, and waits for people to walk by. He will offer a compliment to anyone who stops to talk to him.
3 min |
August 16, 2025
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Undefeated teen boxer aims for more titles
IN RABIE Ridge, where opportunities for young people are scarce, a 14-year-old girl is punching her way to the top.
3 min |
August 16, 2025
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LGBTQIA+ Africans push back against colonial-era hate
GOLDEN Moyo* is a lay preacher in rural Zimbabwe. In 2018, after decades of hiding his sexual orientation, Moyo came out to his family and friends and his parish as gay.
5 min |
August 16, 2025
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Historic hat-trick for Reddam Waterfall netballers
REDDAM House Waterfall has netted a historic hat-trick of national call-ups, with three of its young netball stars earning places in South African squads for upcoming international tournaments.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Griquas triumph over gutsy Sharks
THE Griquas concluded their home assignments in Kimberley in the Currie Cup yesterday with a hard-fought 26-17 win over the Sharks to push them to the summit of the standings.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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SA faces job crisis as unemployment climbs
SOUTH Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33.2%, with warnings that the crisis could deepen further following the US’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on key South African exports - a move expected to hit vulnerable industries and young workers the hardest.
1 min |
August 16, 2025
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Africa has an opportunity to reshape global power relations
FOR too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively - managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts.
4 min |
August 16, 2025
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Randburg gym owner beats city in court
A RANDBURG woman can legally keep running a home exercise studio despite the City of Johannesburg issuing noncompliance fines and penalties, which were enforced and included the disconnection of electricity and water supply at her property.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Smit: Springboks' 'beef' producing pipeline strong
OVER the last few years, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has been preparing for the inevitable changing of the guard, as many South African rugby legends are heading towards retirement.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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The two assistant coaches are keeping Chiefs perfect in Nabi’s absence
YOU have to give it to Kaizer Chiefs assistant coaches, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze — they know how to get the team firing in the absence of Nasreddine Nabi.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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YOUTH: OUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCES
INTERNATIONAL Youth Day, celebrated on August 12, served as a reminder of the profound potential our youth have as agents of change in our communities, and for building a better world.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
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Wallabies don't want to 'blow a gasket' against Springboks at Ellis Park
JOHANNESBURG is 1,753m above sea level, yet many teams visiting Ellis Park will tell you that the altitude factor is in the head. The Wallabies are not one of them.
2 min |