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Letting go of hurt: A path to self-definition
I ENCOUNTER clients who “sit” on memories and hold on to hurtful events and painful conversations that upset them many years ago. These unsettled issues have formed a backdrop for their reality.
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September 09, 2025
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Sun International reports solid half-year casino and hospitality results
SUN International delivered a solid interim financial performance as the benefits from its omnichannel approach and diverse gambling and hospitality assets started to pay off.
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September 09, 2025
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MPs raise concern that SABC is on the brink of collapse
THE South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) faces a serious risk of collapse due to financial instability, outdated infrastructure, and an unsustainable funding model.
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September 09, 2025
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Government denies claims M23 rebels 'went undetected,' defends African Peace Dialogue protocols
THE Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has pushed back against allegations that representatives of the M23 rebel group entered South Africa undetected to attend a peace dialogue.
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September 09, 2025
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KZN police boss to testify first at inquiry
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi set to unpack corruption allegations
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September 09, 2025
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SPRING ALLERGIES GOT YOU DOWN? RECLAIM YOUR SEASON WITH THIS EASY GUIDE TO RELIEF
SPRING in South Africa is often romanticised as a season of new beginnings, longer days, blooming gardens and a renewed sense of energy.
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September 09, 2025
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Deschamps plays down PSG rift as duo's injuries raise concerns
FRANCE coach Didier Deschamps has calmed suggestions of a rift between the national team and Paris Saint-Germain after the European champions were left frustrated by injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue on international duty.
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September 09, 2025
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Monza mayhem: Max on top at fastest race
MAX Verstappen won an Italian Grand Prix typically full of drama and incident, marked by record-breaking speed and another stroke of misfortune for Lando Norris.
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September 09, 2025
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United Front to make amends
HERE are some interesting horses lining up in the Western Cape today at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on their eight-race card. Eisteddfod has run twice, finishing fourth both times, and will be making her course debut but from a tricky draw.
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September 09, 2025
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Marx puts his hand up for Eden Park line-out woes
SPRINGBOK hooker Malcolm Marx blames himself for his team’s erratic line-out performance in the 24-17 loss to the All Blacks in Auckland.
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September 09, 2025
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Allyship: a moral imperative in the fight against injustice
AS A LAWYER, I was trained to view the law as a powerful mechanism to shape and structure society; an instrument to right wrongs, resolve uncertainty and impose order.
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September 09, 2025
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India is certainly not bedfellows with China
FOR Essa's edification, lines from Shakespeare's comedy romances, dealing with human emotions, interactions and relationships, hardly apply to politics and international relations.
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September 08, 2025
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ANC issues ultimatum to Mathabatha
THE ANC has delivered a stern ultimatum to its Limpopo provincial chairperson, Stan Mathabatha, following the rejection of his letter to step aside from his party duties.
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September 08, 2025
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Kiwi snail in search for love
A KIWI lady is desperate to find a female snail to mate with her pet snail named Ned, according to the Associated Press.
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September 08, 2025
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Trump is liberating the US from the central banking system
WHEN he entered the political arena a decade ago, Donald Trump made it clear that he intended to break the power of the Federal Reserve central banking system, which has become an economic manipulator exceeding its mandate at the expense of the sovereign rights of the people.
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September 08, 2025
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Real power lies with the working class
LAST week, taxis went on strike. So the streets were quiet. Commerce came to a serious slowdown. Half the stores in malls were closed for the day.
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September 08, 2025
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Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee
AN ISRAELI strike flattened a high-rise building in Gaza City at the weekend - the second in as many days - after the military warned people to move to a “humanitarian zone” ahead ofa planned offensive against the urban hub.
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September 08, 2025
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oThongathi man dies after stepping on wires from illegal electricity connection
A 21-YEAR-OLD man died when he was electrocuted due to an illegal electrical connection in Emona, oThongathi (Tongaat), prompting the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to renew calls for municipalities to take action to rid areas of illegal connections.
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September 08, 2025
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Salah poised to fire Pharaohs into World Cup
LIVERPOOL star Mohamed Salah could this week become the second African football icon after Achraf Hakimi to secure his presence at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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September 08, 2025
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Lions and Griquas to host Currie Cup semi-finals
THE weekend's last round of Currie Cup action has determined the lineup for the semifinals of the historic tournament, with the Lions and Griquas hosting home semifinals.
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September 08, 2025
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Nersa explains decision on ArcelorMittal South Africa’s tariff applications
THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has ruled that ArcelorMittal South Africas (AMSA) applications for six-year negotiated pricing agreements with Eskom met the required eligibility criteria but stressed it had not approved any tariff reductions for the embattled steelmaker.
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September 08, 2025
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Overcrowding kills gorillas in Rwanda
CELEBRITIES, politicians and conservationists took turns to announce names for 40 infant gorillas in a glamorous ceremony in Rwanda, where the endangered creatures face a deadly threat from overcrowding.
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September 08, 2025
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KwaZulu-Natal fleet tender crisis must be addressed
THE DA, as a responsible partner within KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), is gravely concerned by the ongoing dysfunction in the management of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government vehicle fleets — under the RT46 transversal tender — particularly when it comes to the devastating impact on policing and emergency medical services in the province.
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September 08, 2025
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KZN clubs face uphill battle for silverware, says coach Dladla
KWAZULU-NATAL football has been waiting more than a decade for silverware, and Durban City assistant coach Pitso Dladla believes the region's struggles are rooted in financial realities and player retention.
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September 08, 2025
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Lamola says US vice president Vance will be welcomed as Trump avoids G20 Summit
INTERNATIONAL Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has stated that the country remains unfazed by United States President Donald Trump’ decision to miss the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg this November.
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September 08, 2025
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Concern over 'dysfunctional' contract
Only 50% of KZN health department ambulances are operational
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September 08, 2025
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FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
GOOD TIMING
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September 08, 2025
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Electricity industry raises concerns over Nersa’s readiness for the new energy landscape
STAKEHOLDERS in the electricity industry are voicing concerns regarding the capacity of the Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to fulfil its expanded role as South Africa navigates the complexities of its evolving energy market.
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September 08, 2025
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TANGIBLE RESCUE PLAN NEEDED FOR JOB LOSSES
THE recent announcements on jobs from corporate giants like Ford, Glencore, and ArcelorMittal SA are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a profound economic crisis.
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September 08, 2025
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Govt alarmed by mass retrenchments amid country’s economic challenges
Wave of layoffs sweeps through the country as 140 000 jobs lost in the three months to June
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