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Piastri shines bright, as Red Bull turn the page
OSCAR Piastri continues to prove that his form in the 2025 season is no fluke, cementing his status as a legitimate championship contender in only his second year with McLaren.
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July 29, 2025
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Coetzee charges into final with world-leading form
PIETER Coetzé booked his place in the 100m backstroke final at the World. Aquatics Championships in Singapore, after powering to second place in his semifinal yesterday, finishing ahead of Olympic champion Thomas Ceccon of Italy.
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July 29, 2025
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Proteas Women stars set to be crowned
THE Cricket South Africa Awards are is set to be a grand affair at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Thursday evening.
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July 29, 2025
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Sarb's potential shift to 3% inflation target could benefit SA economy - economists
ECONOMISTS have concurred that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) could help lower the borrowing costs, boost investor confidence, and economic growth by reducing its inflation targeting to 3% per annum.
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July 29, 2025
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Forest not out of woods yet
IN THEIR desperation to hang on to wantaway star Morgan GibbsWhite, Nottingham Forest may have committed a cardinal error.
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July 29, 2025
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How to spot a high-quality handbag
A HANDBAG is more than just an accessory; it’s an investment, a daily companion, and often, a statement piece.
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July 29, 2025
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South Africa is not ready for the coming white-collar Artificial Intelligence bloodbath
A MAJOR disruption is unfolding in global white-collar employment. According to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish in the next five years due to advances in artificial intelligence.
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July 29, 2025
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South Africa warns of nuclear weapons risk
THE risk of nuclear weapons use remains real and pressing, South Africa warned during the 34th Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), which took place in Cape Town last week.
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July 29, 2025
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Madlanga gives update on Judicial commission of inquiry into police
JUSTICE Mbuyiseli Madlanga, chairperson of the newly established Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of political interference and corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), said yesterday that preparations are well under way to set up the commission.
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July 29, 2025
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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza: A call for global action
MASS media has shown starving children in Gaza, cradled by desperate mothers. It is a catastrophe created by human hands and is not a natural disaster. Apartheid Israel’s settler-colonial project, evidenced by occupation, land annexation, and the deliberate use of starvation as a weapon of war, must be strongly condemned.
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July 28, 2025
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A stand against silence on Palestine
IT WAS with deep sadness that we learnt of the resignation of Dr AV Mahomed, a founding member of the KZN Interfaith Religious Council. Dr Mahomed is a respected member of the community and is well known for his views on social cohesion and human rights. His views on the genocide in Gaza are commendable and shared by millions of peace-loving and justice-seeking people around the world.
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July 28, 2025
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Lenient sentencing of businessman who defrauded Transnet must be condemned
THE Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) fully supports and endorses the position articulated by its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU), regarding the sentencing of businessman Yakub Ahmed Suleman Bhikhu for defrauding Transnet of R66 million.
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July 28, 2025
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Sinister forces behind global political turmoil
THE entire world is in political turmoil. These events are being manipulated and orchestrated by sinister elements within the New World Order hierarchy.
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July 28, 2025
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JSE fines former EOH director Bogdanov R500k for faking qualification
THE JSE on Friday said it had fined Anushka Bogdanov, a former director of EOH Holdings, R500 000 and immediate disqualification from holding the office of a director or officer of a company listed on the JSE for a period of 10 years for fake qualifications.
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July 28, 2025
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A chilly rugby weekend: reliving thrilling matches in the Midlands
Gotta keep the cold out somehow.
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July 28, 2025
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Will Bucs extend their Top 8 dominance?
WHAT is it that could motivate a team that has won a competition an unprecedented three times in a row to want to win it again?
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July 28, 2025
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Numsa to present alternatives to Macsteel's retrenchment plan amid ongoing negotiations
THE National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is set to deliver a formal proposal on Monday that includes a series of alternatives to retrenchments at Macsteel Service Centres South Africa.
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July 28, 2025
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Understanding South Africa's reliance on foreign labour, and the way forward
SOUTH Africa's labour market faces a difficult contradiction: unemployment is high, yet many businesses can’t find the skilled workers they need.
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July 28, 2025
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ALL EYES ON MPC'S INTEREST RATE DECISION
ALL eyes will be on the South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday when the MPC has the opportunity to further cut the interest rate, relieving pressure on overburdened consumers.
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July 28, 2025
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The data black hole: South Africa cannot govern what it cannot see
AT SOUTH Africa's northern border, the crossings continue quietly, steadily and mostly unrecorded.
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July 28, 2025
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Bok Women's shift in tactics delivers
PERFORMANCE coach Swys de Bruin admitted that a shift in the Springbok Women's approach after halftime bore fruit as they came close to a come-from-behind win against the Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.
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July 28, 2025
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Nabi confident in Chiefs’ direction
KAIZER Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes the Glamour Boys are steadily ticking the right boxes ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign, with defender Inacio Miguel now entrusted with leading the club into a new era.
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July 28, 2025
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Humanoid robots a symbol of Al goals
SERVING craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai’s World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China's growing AI prowess and ambition.
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July 28, 2025
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Market keeps eye on MPC rate decision this week
IT WAS AN interesting week with the JSE All Share index hitting 100 000 points on Wednesday morning and the gold price breaking through $3 400 an ounce again. Internationally, US President Donald Trump announced trade deals with Japan and with the Philippines, and there are reports that the EU and US are nearing a deal.
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July 28, 2025
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Heartbreak in Harare: Proteas fall short but lessons learnt
THE Proteas' fell just short of stealing the T20I Tri-Series from New Zealand in Harare, but there was plenty for coach Shukri Conrad to ponder about in his first white-ball competition.
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July 28, 2025
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Trump's frustration with Ukraine, Russia grows
US President Donald Trump is growing impatient with Russia over resolving the Ukraine conflict, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.
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July 28, 2025
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Keeping democracy on the straight and narrow through social dialogue - Cosatu
DEMOCRACIES are sites of contestation. It is important to engage in debate anchored upon facts, honesty and respect for institutions of social dialogue.
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July 28, 2025
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Soaring demand make Cape Town and Durban investable logistics and industrial markets
CAPE Town and Durban have emerged as two of Africa’s most investable logistics and industrial markets due to their resilience, adaptability and strong investor appeal, according to Cushman. & Wakefield | BROLL.
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July 28, 2025
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MKP's Mchunu defends MPLs’ decision to oppose the Division of Revenue Bill
UMKHONTO weSizwe Party (MKP) will not discipline the ‘rebelling’ six members of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature who voted against the Division of Revenue Bill because they did the ‘right thing.
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July 28, 2025
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival's bold new vision
THE highly anticipated Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on March 27 and 28, 2026 — but this time, the festival marks more than just a return. It signals the start of an exciting new chapter in the life of Africas most celebrated music event.
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