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Birthday wishes
STATING that the response to the War 2 teaser had been incredible, Telugu star Jr NTR thanked fans for their wishes for his birthday.
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May 28, 2025
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What does the US meeting tell us about our leaders?
THE much-anticipated meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his counterpart in the US, President Donald Trump, lived up to expectations, with the latter turning up the heat on his guests.
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May 28, 2025
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An absurd plot
EXPECTATION from the trailer of a great comedy from ace actor Rajkumar Rao live up to it for just the first half hour before it goes completely downhill in an absurd plot twist.
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May 28, 2025
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Ruling halts construction of controversial Morningside building
A DURBAN High Court acting judge has ordered that the eThekwini Municipality’s approval of plans for the erection of a building currently under construction in Morningside, be reviewed and set aside.
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May 28, 2025
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BUDGET 3.0 A step backwards for the country's poorest
SOUTH Africa's third iteration of the 2025 National Budget, colloquially referred to as Budget 3.0, is the consequence of the Government of National Unity (GNU) partners not being in agreement on the contents of the previous two versions of the Budget.
3 min |
May 28, 2025
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Lubricating the joints and fighting allergies
DURING autumn and winter, the complaints of joint pains increase.
3 min |
May 28, 2025
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Increase in sexual assault cases against teachers
CHILDLINE KZN is urging the Department of Education (DoE) to enforce mandatory child protection training for teachers and improve vetting processes, as statistics reveal a rise in sexual harassment cases involving teachers.
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May 28, 2025
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Sandfields community to restore temple hall by January 2026
THE Sandfields Siva Subramaniar temple hall, in Sandfields, devastated by the June 2024 tornado, is set to reopen by January nex year, thanks to community support and rebuilding efforts While the 95-year-old temple suffered minimal damage, the hall was completely destroyed.
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May 28, 2025
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The challenges faced by reporters today
I FIND it highly disappoint-ing and shocking at how some “truly South African writers” can actually applaud the cowardly manner in which US President Donald Trump tried to bush-whack President Cyril Ramaphosa, using his oval homeground advantage and protected only by the power he wields to his wealth.
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May 28, 2025
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Husband dies, wife severely injured in house fire
A HOUSE fire in Caneside Drive, Phoenix, has claimed the life of a man, Allen Sahdeo, and has left his wife severely injured.
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May 28, 2025
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We were robbed of our dreams, says grieving wife
FOR a Tongaat woman the pain of losing her husband, Arvin Ramluckan, during the tornado remains, while her two young daughters yearn for their father daily.
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May 28, 2025
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Parents’ guide to raising stronger, calmer kids
RESEARCH shows 90% of doctor visits are stress-related. Kids today are quietly managing more than we realise — academic and social pressures, bullying, disrupted sleep, anxiety and low self-confidence — often without the tools to cope.
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May 28, 2025
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Workplace jealousy suspected in the murder of 'successful' logistics manager
WORKPLACE jealousy is alleged to be the motive for the murder of former Phoenix resident, Neville Ramsamy, 32, who was ambushed by two gunmen and shot 13 times, as he entered the gates of the logistics company where he worked as an operations manager.
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May 28, 2025
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Building resilience crucial for coping with setbacks in golf
GOLF is often regarded as a game of physical skill, but its mental demands are just as significant.
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May 21, 2025
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Lavender Bay can go back-to-back
SIX of the ten races on the rain soft-ened Winter course at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon are for the fairer sex, including the two highest-rated races, a pair of Class 4 Handicaps.
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May 21, 2025
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Kihaan Kylas on exciting YouTube adventure in China
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Kihaan Kylas and his mother, Kashmira, have embarked on a YouTube adventure, sharing their experiences as a South African Indian family living in China.
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May 21, 2025
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The golden age of Lenz music
THE biblical expression: “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” was a scepticism meant to cast doubt on whether a place of such unimportance - “Nazareth” — could ever produce the likes of a Messiah.
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May 21, 2025
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Mom's journey with her son
\"I NEVER heard the sounds of my son’s first cry, his first words or his first speech at school.
3 min |
May 21, 2025
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The elderly targeted
ELDERLY people who struggle to put food on the table due to their social grants not being enough to sustain them are “at the mercy” of loan sharks, crime expert Niven Naidoo said.
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May 21, 2025
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What parents pay for their children's big day
Graduation day can come with significant costs for families. Monishka Govender spoke to parents and graduates about how they navigate the financial aspects of this important milestone.
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May 21, 2025
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Afrikaners in the US: genocide narrative condemned
THE recent emigration of 49 Afrikaners to the USA has sparked varied reactions in South Africa, with many condemning the move as unfounded and politically motivated.
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May 21, 2025
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The significance of the Salt March
IN 2005, there was a resurgence of interest around the world in nonviolence.
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May 21, 2025
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The plight of Durban's homeless: a call for compassionate solutions
AS THE nights become colder in Durban, I notice that more and more people are contacting the Denis Hurley Centre, increasingly conscious of the homeless on our streets and asking how they can help.
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May 21, 2025
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Melvin Peters to perform at Hue Café in tribute to jazz icons
THE Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal will host a special performance by jazz pianist Melvin Peters at Hue Café on Friday at 2.30pm.
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May 21, 2025
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Loan sharks exploit vulnerable communities
COMMUNITY leaders have sounded the alarm over the rise of loan sharks who offer loans at high interest rates — sometimes as much as 50% — to people who are struggling to make ends meet due to the rising cost of living.
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May 21, 2025
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Kiss and tell...
THE makers of director Satish’s romantic entertainer, Kiss, featuring Kavin in the lead, announced that the film would release in July.
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May 21, 2025
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Don't let Trump trample on non-racialism in SA
SEVENTY years ago, South Africans gathered in Kliptown to draw up an alternative vision to that of apartheid which became the official policy of the country under the National Party.
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May 21, 2025
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Tamil movies lacking strong storylines
TAMIL cinema has long been known for its rich storytelling, powerful performances, innovative cinematography, and catchy songs and music.
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May 21, 2025
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SA's debt trap
SOUTH Africa faces one of the world's highest unemployment rates at 32.9%, according to Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey (Q1 2025).
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May 21, 2025
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Harry Naidu's inspiring journey
POLITICAL and sporting activist Harry Naidu and his family are celebrating his extraordinary milestone graduating with a Master's degree in international relations from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, at age 70.
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