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Don't repeat mistakes, Nabi tells Chiefs ahead of Gallants clash
KAIZER Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has called for a complete mental focus from his players at FNB Stadium today when they host the ever-improving Marumo Gallants (3pm start).
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Only 19% of teachers vetted
IN A shocking revelation, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that 19% of over 400000 teachers across public schools have been screened and vetted against the National Register for Sex Offenders.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Newcastle boss Howe 'been through a range of emotions' with illness
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel “100 percent” after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Nortjé bolsters Blitzboks for LA Sevens championship
THE Blitzboks received a welcome boost for next weekend’s Los Angeles Sevens with the inclusion of three key figures.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Husband mistakenly deported, wife caught in political crossfire
THE wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration, has been moved to a safe house by supporters after US officials posted a court document on social media that included the family’s address.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Police minister apologises to principal in Cwecwe case
POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse after wrongly identifying him as a suspect in the rape of a 7-year-old girl named Cwecwe in Matatiele, Eastern Cape.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Williams neck injury a growing concern for Sharks and Springboks
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus would have noted with concern that electric scrumhalf Grant Williams is once more unavailable to the Sharks because of an ongoing neck injury.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Drones could replace private security guns
'If people are carrying weapons on the ground, you know the situation'
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Russian sax man Igor Butman will 'touch your soul'
RUSSIAN saxophone player Igor Butman is thrilled to be serenading festinos at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Is your gym routine a germ magnet?
FLU season is officially here, and while most of us are focused on boosting immunity with healthy diets and exercise, we often overlook the hidden culprits sabotaging our health.
3 min |
April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Catholics mourn ‘lost voice for the dispossessed’
ON HIS last day — Easter, the holiest on the Christian calendar — Pope Francis doubled down on the defining theme of his papacy: mercy. After a private audience with US Vice President JD Vance, who represented an American administration which Francis had taken to task for its migrant crackdown and aid cuts, the pope's final speech was read aloud in St Peter’s Square as the pontiff, in his wheelchair, struggled for breath.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Five people hospitalised after mudslides swamp uMlazi homes
FIVE people were hospitalised yesterday after two houses collapsed in uMlazi ward 85, Durban South, due to mudslides caused by prolonged heavy rainfall.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA trio Justin Sammons, Charl Langeveldt and Rivash Gobind turn Zimbabwe cricket around
IT was not too long ago when Justin Sammons had to step away from his post as batting coach of the Proteas side.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Last-gasp goal sees Sundowns beat Al Ahly, reach CAF Champions League final
THE dream of the second star lives on! Mamelodi Sundowns are going to play the ultimate match of African football's premier club knockout competition the CAF Champions League courtesy of an away-goals aggregate victory over Al Ahly in Cairo last night you would not associate with the aristocrats of South African football.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The flagship sedan redefining luxury and outshining SUVs
YOU'VE probably seen that meme with a turtle on a fence post and wondered how it got there, followed by a politician's face asking how they got into the position they occupy.
3 min |
April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
AmaZulu brace for PSL KZN derby six-pointer against Golden Arrows
AMAZULU coach Arthur Zwane is looking at today’s derby against Golden Arrows as a key opportunity to boost the club’s chances of securing a top-eight finish in the Premiership.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Plumtree confident Sharks have shaken off Edinburgh rust
SHARKS coach John Plumtree has used horse-racing parlance to describe how he wants his team to progress from getting across the line by a short head in games to winning at a canter.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Basadien: Stellenbosch FC can salvage CAF Confederation Cup semi-final against Simba FC
STELLENBOSCH FC defender Fawaaz Basadien remains optimistic about his side's chances of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup final, despite trailing Tanzanian giants Simba SC by a single goal heading into tomorrow’s second leg semi-final.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA's tech future is a fantasy as education sector fails to bridge chasm
LET’S not kid ourselves. While the rest of the world is building the future, South Africa is still stuck arguing about whether the internet is a basic human right or a luxury. AI? Robotics? Blockchain? We can’t even get basic computer literacy into every class-room, let alone prep our kids for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Madrid the last gasp for top players before Sinner's return
THE Madrid Masters 1000 this week will be the last elite event at which top seeds can capitalise on the absence of World No 1 Jannik Sinner, before he returns to the fray in Rome.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Eskom halts load shedding
LOAD shedding was suspended yesterday after power utility Eskom said it had recovered approximately 2015MW of generation capacity.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'New songs, same old struggles', says Nigeria's Femi Kuti
SAT comfortably in a large chair at the New Afrika Shrine, his family’s legendary Nigerian music venue, Femi Kuti was surrounded by history.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Sweden turns up heat with wacky sauna song for contest
SWEDEN is getting up a head of steam for what could be a record number of Eurovision wins this year with a humorous sauna act.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
New hotels that give the world’s best a run for their money
RENOWNED for its diverse ecosystems, from the savannahs of the Serengeti to the pristine beaches of the Seychelles, Africa offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Cattle auction linked to new outbreak in KZN
THE Department of Agriculture has confirmed new positive cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in livestock in the Newcastle and Bergville areas of KwaZulu-Natal. The outbreak has been traced to an auction held in Utrecht, northern KZN, in February, officials said.
1 min |
April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The rise of personalised travel experiences
THE travel industry is undergoing a significant transformation as a recent McKinsey survey has revealed that modern travellers are no longer satisfied with traditional leisure packages.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Perfectionism: the anxiety trigger you didn't sign up for - five ways to break free
WE live in a world where perfectionism is often celebrated. From social media filters to #hustleculture, striving for flawlessness is constantly framed as a sign of ambition and success.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'My cute little poochie'
MEET the winner and finalists in the Independent on Saturday's March Pet of the Month competition. This month it's Zeke, a 1-year-old Yorkshire terrier who scoops the prize.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mbalentle Parkie sets sights on international glory
THE newly crowned Miss Global Princess South Africa Jnr Teen 2025, Mbalentle Parkie, is brimming with excitement as she embarks on a significant chapter in her flourishing career.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Iconic Totalsports Women's Race to light up South Africa's streets in 2025
THE iconic Totalsports Women's Race, South Africa's largest celebration of Women's Month, will feature three 2025 races in three major cities, over three consecutive weeks.
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