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Amorim does not believe Fernandes has played his last game for Man United
United boss Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for the team, saying after yesterday's 3-1 win over Hong Kong in a friendly that he had a feeling his captain planned to stay.
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May 31, 2025
Saturday Star
Students to compete in olympiads
THE South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) proudly unveils the select group of exceptional learners set to represent the nation at two prestigious international mathematics competitions: the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in Australia, scheduled for 10-20 July 2025, and the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) in Botswana, taking place from 11-18 June 2025. This selection marks a significant milestone in a decade-long journey that begins as early as Grade 4 with the SAMF's South African Mathematics Challenge.
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May 31, 2025
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Business council unveils projects to energise Tshwane's built environment
THE Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE) has taken significant strides in transforming Tshwane’s development landscape by unveiling several key projects designed to draw investors and built environment professionals.
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May 31, 2025
Saturday Star
Man City staying patient over charges decision
MANCHESTER City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said his club are being \"patient\" as they wait for the verdict on charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
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May 31, 2025
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A dark chapter in SA's history
ON THE night of October 30, 2002, eight bomb blasts tore through Soweto, leaving one woman dead and damaging vital infrastructure. The bombs were the work of far-right white Afrikaner separatist group the Boeremag, whose stated aim was to overthrow the ruling ANC government, rid the country of black people and reinstate a new Boer-administered republic.
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May 31, 2025
Saturday Star
Rock and ice hinder glacier rescue efforts
SWISS authorities said on Thursday that rock and ice piles from a collapsed glacier that destroyed a village were preventing emergency services from working, but that they were cautiously optimistic no more homes were at risk.
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May 31, 2025
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A new dimension to African sexuality through storytelling
HOLAAfrica, a digital platform fiercely dedicated to exploring contemporary narratives of African sexuality, has launched a new collection of albums titled Kivuli & Nuru: The Afrodisiacs Collection.
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May 31, 2025
Saturday Star
Rabada voWS to rise above media scrutiny
FOLLOWING the recent drug scandal, Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada vowed that he will not be slowed down in the World Test Championship final, regardless of what the English, Australian media or the Australian players throw at him.
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May 31, 2025
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Birdhaven's best-kept secret: a foodie's French-inspired paradise
EVERY city has that hidden culinary gem in the suburbs. In Birdhaven, Joburg, Arbour Cafe & Courtyard is one such spot.
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May 31, 2025
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Aussies subdue Canada, Italy push England, Japan win hearts and All Blacks beat Wales
AUSTRALIA'S follow-up game to their shock loss to the Springboks in the 1995 Rugby World Cup was against the tough Canadians and it was an ill-tempered affair in which the Wallabies had to sweat for their 27-11 win.
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May 31, 2025
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CLASSROOM MATTERS What diversity in education really looks like, why it matters
SOUTH Africa's classrooms mirror the complexity of our broader society: a blend of cultures, languages, histories, and perspectives, working towards a common goal. And, while this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, it brings with it the responsibility to actively foster inclusion, equality, and respect. In a nation still reckoning with our history and the many inequities that persist, our education system holds tremendous power to either reinforce divides or to heal them.
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May 31, 2025
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Teen sailor, mom take on Vasco da Gama race
WHILE most teenagers were tucked in bed this week, 16-year-old Michaela Barrett was battling wind and waves on the open ocean, competing in the prestigious Vasco da Gama Yacht Race.
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May 31, 2025
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SA's Fynbos wins gold at UK flower competition
FOR the sixth consecutive year, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden did not exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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May 31, 2025
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'Full force' threat against battered Gaza
AN ISRAELI far-right minister said yesterday that it was time to use “full force” in Gaza, after Hamas said a new US-backed truce proposal failed to meet its demands.
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May 31, 2025
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Tips for making friends while travelling
TRAVEL has an incredible power to bring people together, offering moments that transcend the mundane routines of our everyday lives.
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May 31, 2025
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Madrid pay to sign Alexander-Arnold before Club World Cup
REAL Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year deal, the LaLiga club said yesterday, paying Liverpool a fee to release the England defender from his contract a month early to allow him to join before the Club World Cup.
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May 31, 2025
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Minister warns non-compliance will lead to legal consequences
BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has warned that those that will not comply with controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act will face the full might of the law.
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May 31, 2025
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How to make your travel dreams a reality on a budget
ONE in three travellers aged 60 and above plan to use a portion of their retirement savings to fund holidays in 2025, according to Flight Centre's recent Global PR Survey, which surveyed participants from South Africa, Canada, the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
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May 31, 2025
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Nene aiming to bounce back in Nairobi
SA’s 400m star Zakithi Nene will be confident of setting the record straight when he lines up for the one-lap event at the Kip Keino Classic at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya today.
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May 31, 2025
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After Manyi's axing, focus now turns to Shivambu's future
THE Jacob Zuma-led MK Party (MKP) decision to axe Zuma's longtime confidante Mzwanele Manyi as Chief Whip has raised questions over the future of the current Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu.
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May 31, 2025
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Swiatek, Sabalenka through as Musetti battles into French Open last 16
IGA Swiatek kept her bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title on track yesterday, advancing to the last 16 at Roland Garros along with top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.
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May 31, 2025
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Controversy surrounds ASA presidential elections amid candidate withdrawals
IT wouldn't be the elections for sports administrators without the bickering and the controversy, would it? Athletics South Africa's (ASA) presidential elections will take place in Johannesburg today amidst drama that has served to threaten the legitimacy of the event.
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May 31, 2025
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Ukrainian chef fights to save his country's cuisine
\"READY to cook?
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May 31, 2025
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Understanding the allocation of death benefits in South African retirement funds
IT IS a sad event when a loved one, especially a parent, passes away.
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May 31, 2025
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A South African vision for youth and economic renewal
IN AN AGe where nations teeter between promise and peril, the true measure of leadership is not in grand speeches but in the ability to confront the crises that define a generation.
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May 31, 2025
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Sheepdog named Panda claims Palm Dog award
FORGET the Cannes Film Festival’s strict dress code: Guests at the popular Palm Dog Awards last weekend used their time in the spotlight to roll around on stage and bark at the competition.
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May 31, 2025
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Life terms reflect gravity of child trafficking amid Child Protection Week awareness
THE Joshlin Smith trial has gained significant attention as it coincides with National Child Protection Week, a period dedicated to raising awareness about child safety. This year's theme is: \"Working Together to End Violence Against Children.
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May 31, 2025
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TRIBUTE Ramotshela remembers Chweneyagae as memorial, funeral plans revealed
ACTOR Thabiso Ramotshela is mourning the loss of his on-screen father, Presley Chweneyagae, who played Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena in the once-popular Mzansi Magic telenovela, The River.
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May 31, 2025
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China establishes global mediation body
CHINA signed a convention yesterday setting up a global mediation body in Hong Kong, which aims to be comparable to organisations such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
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May 31, 2025
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India and Pakistan are locked in a cultural cold war
EVEN during the darkest moments of India and Pakistan’s volatile history — through wars, terrorist attacks and diplomatic breakdowns — artists and activists tried to keep the countries connected.
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