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Influenza season began earlier in SA, says NICD
AS SOUTH Africans continue to experience the winter chill, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging citizens to take precautions and seek medical attention when necessary especially as seasonal viruses remain active.
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July 11, 2025
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Civil society must have a voice in national dialogue
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has finally confirmed the start of the national dialogue in South Africa in mid-August.
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July 11, 2025
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Semenya vows to fight on
A TOP European court yesterday said a Swiss court did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair trial in a much-awaited appeals ruling over contested gender testing.
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July 11, 2025
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Bok Women experiment with Roos at scrumhalf
SPRINGBOKS Women Performance coach Swys de Bruin has moved Byrhandré Dolf and Eloise Webb from the bench into the starting lineup for the second Test against Canada on Saturday in Gqeberha.
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July 11, 2025
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A mother's inspiring example of strength and grace
I HAVE tried to capture the essence of what I heard a woman say about her mother.
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July 11, 2025
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BRICS+ in Rio: a bold voice for the global south
This week, the world watched as Rio de Janeiro became the epicentre of multi-polar ambition.
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July 11, 2025
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China heatwaves boost ice sales
IN A high-ceilinged room on the outskirts of eastern China's Hangzhou, workers use tongs to slide large blocks of frosty white ice along a metal track into a refrigerated truck.
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July 11, 2025
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Avoid common tax filing mistakes this season
WHEN it comes to tax season, there are three types of people: the proactive (they know what to do and get on it fast); the procrastinator (they know what to do but leave it to the 11th hour); and the panicker, who is not sure what to do and hopes that if they ignore it, it might go away.
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July 11, 2025
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US tariffs don't just hit exports, they hit South Africa's digital future
ON JULY 7, 2025, the President of the United States Donald Trump issued a formal letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing a 30% tariff on all South African goods and products entering the US. This decision, he claims, is in response to “persistent trade deficits” and South Africa’s own tariff and non-tariff barriers.
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July 11, 2025
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How peculiar leaders shaped the narrative
THE world north of the equator has certainly produced its fair share of deranged leaders.
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July 10, 2025
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SA canegrowers fear 30% tariff on sugar exports to the US will jeopardise industry
SA Canegrowers, which represents 24000 small scale farmers and 1 200 large-scale growers, has expressed deep concerns about a new 30% tariff on South African sugar exports to the United States, set to take effect on 1 August.
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July 10, 2025
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Lions outmuscle Brumbies in Canberra battle
MARCUS Smith and Ollie Chessum got on the scoresheet as a defiant British and Irish Lions side fought past a gutsy ACT Brumbies 36-24 on Wednesday, breaching their defence five times in a high-tempo clash.
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July 10, 2025
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Social grants not suspended: Sassa
CLAIMS that thousands of social grants have been suspended are “categorically false”, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has said, urging recipients not to panic and to participate in an ongoing national grant review process.
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July 10, 2025
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South Africans must reject the ANC's costly National Dialogue
SOUTH Africans should reject the ANC's flimsy maneuvering to engage civil society in its proposed, expensive National Dialogue.
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July 10, 2025
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Enigmatic Royal AM owner Mkhize loses again
WHEN thinking of Shauwn Mkhize, one is tempted to think of that musical lyric proclaiming one’s allure: I’m too sexy for my shirt.
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July 10, 2025
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls UN 'transparently antisemitic' after report on tech firms and Gaza
GOOGLE co-founder Sergey Brin called the United Nations “transparently antisemitic” on Saturday in an internal forum for employees, according to screenshots reviewed by The Washington Post and verified with a current member of the forum.
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July 10, 2025
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Libbok and Williams set to ignite Springboks attack
THE Springboks have put their disappointing performance against Italy last weekend behind them and are ready to take the second Test on Saturday by the scruff of the neck to seal the two-Test series.
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July 10, 2025
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South Africa faces foreign policy, trade challenges under Trump's administration
Foreign policy expert warns that 30% tariff imposed by the US is likely the first in a series of actions
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July 10, 2025
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Enjoy hearty winter meals for just R150 or less
WHAT better way to embrace the chilly season than by simmering up a hearty dish that warms both your belly and your soul? Here are some recipes for hearty winter meals that won't break the bank.
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July 10, 2025
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SA citrus industry urge swift negotiations to exempt seasonal produce from US tariffs
THE Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) on Wednesday sounded the alarm over impending tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, which could impose a substantial 30% levy on South African exports starting 1 August, should no trade agreement be reached.
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July 10, 2025
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SA MUST DITCH 'BEGGAR' MENTALITY
RESETTING strained relations with the Donald Trump administration topped the priority list of the South African delegation led by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the White House in Washington DC earlier this year.
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July 10, 2025
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Supreme Court ruling resolves bottled water brand dispute and paves way for damages claims
A LEGAL battle between two bottled water companies that has bounced between various courts for more than two years has finally been settled - with no party emerging as the ultimate victor.
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July 10, 2025
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Evenepoel pumps pedals to beat time
BELGIAN rider Remco Evenepoel won the fifth stage of the Tour de France yesterday, a 33km time trial around Caen that saw Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar take the yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel.
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July 10, 2025
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Archer set for testing return to Lord's
JOFRA Archer will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket at Lord's this week, ending more than four years of injury-induced exile.
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July 10, 2025
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City's Integrity Unit warns of rampant diesel theft by employees
THE City’s Integrity and Investigations Unit in the eThekwini Municipality is sounding the alarm about the criminal conduct of some of the City's employees, warning that it could bankrupt the municipality.
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July 10, 2025
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Business lessons from unconventional wisdom
WELCOME to the whimsical world where philosophy meets entrepreneurship.
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July 10, 2025
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The truth behind Iran's nuclear ambitions
OVER the past 20 years, successive Western governments and their intelligence institutions have unleashed mountains of information indicating that Iran was on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons.
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July 10, 2025
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Take the risk to find out about your biological family
“I AM 28 and male. I have no knowledge of my biological family. One vague connection I had with a woman who claimed to be my aunt said I look like my dad.
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July 10, 2025
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How small businesses can see tangible returns from PR
SMALL business owners often see Public Relations (PR) as something reserved for brands with big budgets. Since PR focuses on building trust and visibility over immediate results, it’s frequently treated as a marketing accessory, not a business driver. But with more businesses fighting for attention online, PR has become a smart way to build credibility and stay top of mind, without breaking the bank.
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July 10, 2025
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Motshekga responds to budget criticisms
DEFENCE Minister Angie Motshekga accepted the criticism levelled at the challenges that were highlighted by parliamentarians yesterday.
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