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Rabada and pressure: a match made in heaven in Proteas v Australia final
PROTEAS fast bowler Kagiso Rabada heads into the World Test Championship final against Australia in June with the added pressure of the recent drug scandal.
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May 17, 2025
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First log points, then family time for Plumtree
SHARKS coach John Plumtree was only half-joking when he said didn’t need to do any analysis of the Scarlets team because he has been watching his son closely this season, just as any father would do.
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May 17, 2025
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Community mourns as details emerge about 11-year-old Jayden-Lee
THE 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, who was found in an undressed state on the staircase of his Swazi's Place complex in Fleurhof near Florida on the Westrand, has been described by his class teacher as a joyful, bright spark, who excelled in his books and contributed to the overall pleasant environment in class.
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May 17, 2025
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Art and the emancipation of imagination
HAVE you ever visited an art gallery or exhibition and come away scratching your head, wondering what the artist was on when they made the piece or painted the canvas.
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May 17, 2025
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Eze can lead Palace storm to topple City
HISTORY beckons for Crystal Palace at Wembley in today’s FA Cup final (5.30pm SA time kick-off) as Manchester City have one final shot at avoiding a rare trophyless season under Pep Guardiola.
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May 17, 2025
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Russia, Ukraine in peace talks
RUSSIANS and Ukrainians sat face-to-face for under two hours yesterday in Istanbul for the first direct talks in over three years aimed at ending their war, with expectations low for breakthroughs.
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May 17, 2025
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'TOKOLOSHE' Boy allegedly set on fire: mother, healer arrested
A FREE State mother and a traditional healer have been charged with attempted murder for pouring petrol on the woman’s son and setting him alight.
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May 17, 2025
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Five pencils, two dolls and a president who really wants a big new plane
PLANES, dolls and pencils — how many does a person really need? America’s children will have to make do with fewer pencils when they're doing their schoolwork.
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May 17, 2025
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Embracing diversity in human family
THE World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development — observed annually on May 21 — is a reminder of the beauty and richness of the world's diverse cultures, and of the need to value, and embrace the diversity in the human family.
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May 17, 2025
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Can Chiefs avoid a cup hangover?
FRESH off their Nedbank Cup triumph, Kaizer Chiefs are riding a wave of optimism, but Sekhukhune United are determined to be the storm cloud that threatens to rain on their parade in today's Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium.
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May 17, 2025
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Holding SA leaders to account through lifestyle audits
SUPPOSE South Africa is to turn the tide on fraud and corruption.
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May 17, 2025
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Afrikaner refugee’ sparks fury over anti-Jewish posts despite Jewish aid
JUST two days after arriving in the US as a refugee from South Africa, Charl Kleinhaus found himself at the centre of a very American media firestorm.
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May 17, 2025
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Festival to celebrate documentaries that promote change
THE Encounters South African International Documentary Festival is making a highly anticipated return to Cape Town and Johannesburg from June 19-29, showcasing an impressive selection of over 60 documentaries from more than 40 countries.
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May 17, 2025
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A new brew on the choo choo
ALL Aboard the Glam Express: A Cof-fee-Fueled Adventure on Rovos Rail.
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May 17, 2025
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Are affordable cars truly worth it?
Exploring the hidden costs of ownership
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May 17, 2025
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What to look for in a good financial adviser
THE value of having a trusted financial adviser is not to be underestimated.
3 min |
May 17, 2025
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Coastal clubs were their own worst enemies in PSL this season
THE big three of SA football — Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns — all won a piece of silverware in the same season for the first time in a while.
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May 17, 2025
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NPA seeks appeal after Omotoso acquittal
LEGAL DEVELOPMENT
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May 17, 2025
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Age is just a number and Betty is just a vibe
THE 15 women are all named Betty, so when they gather, they call each other by their last names as if they’re on a sports team: Krueger, Mehmen, Bittfield. The average age of the women is 85, and one member is 102.
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May 17, 2025
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The heartfelt chaos of motherhood
KARABO Lediga’s directorial debut, Sabbatical, is a bittersweet mother-daughter drama.
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May 17, 2025
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Halle Bailey files for sole custody of Halo, citing abuse concerns against ex DDG
ACTRESS, singer, and songwriter Halle Bailey has requested custody of her 16-month-old son Halo, fathered by her ex-boyfriend, YouTuber and rapper DDG.
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May 17, 2025
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Aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage
FOOD rations that could supply 3.5million people for a month are mouldering in warehouses around the world because of US aid cuts and risk becoming unusable, according to five people familiar with the situation.
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May 17, 2025
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Ndidi names his three best African players
IT'S been a Premier League season of tough lessons for Leicester City.
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May 17, 2025
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Hope and high-fives as elite school changes lives
BANELE Phaladi wolfed down a thin slice of bread and kissed his mother goodbye before walking through the dilapidated streets of Alexandra to his colourful classroom at the Kgololo Academy.
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May 17, 2025
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Breaking records routine for Yamal as Barcelona wrap up La Liga title
BARCELONA'S 28th Spanish league title capped a remarkable season defined by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who at 17 has emerged as world football’s most electrifying talent.
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May 17, 2025
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Financial, venue issues KO's plans for Dricus title defence in SA
IN a bittersweet turn of events for local fight fans, Dricus du Plessis, the reigning UFC world middleweight champion, has failed in his quest to defend his title on home soil.
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May 17, 2025
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Israel hits back after pregnant settler killed
ISRAEL'S military killed five Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, hours after a pregnant settler was killed in a shooting, as hardline pro-settler leaders, including a government minister, called for Palestinian towns to be razed.
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May 17, 2025
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... And why it shouldn't be the Car of the Year
On the performance front, of course, there is plenty of cleverness going on under the skin to deliver
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May 17, 2025
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Minister reverses SETA appointments amid public outcry
HIGHER Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane's decision to reverse the appointments of chairpersons for several Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAS) has been welcomed by parties as some claimed credit for applying pressure on her.
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May 17, 2025
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Cannes dress code claims Halle Berry as its first victim
JUST one day before its Tuesday opening ceremony, the Cannes Film Festival changed the rules of its always-controversial dress code, in a move certain to send celebrity stylists into anaphylactic shock.
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