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Zelenskiy: US must pile pressure on Russia to end war
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the weekend called on the US to put more pressure on Russia to end the war, as diplomats converged on Miami for fresh talks.
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December 22, 2025
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Women reach final while men reclaim dominance
SOUTH African cricket in 2025 delivered two contrasting but revealing narratives, with the Proteas Women reaching unprecedented heights on the global stage while the Proteas Men rediscovered their edge in red-ball cricket amid ongoing white-ball questions.
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December 22, 2025
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Tragic washing machine case sparks alert to parents
BE VIGILANT'
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December 22, 2025
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Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing
TAIWAN police yesterday ruled out \"terrorism\" in a metro stabbing in the capital Taipei, where an attacker killed three and wounded 11.
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December 22, 2025
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Australia probes security services after Bondi Beach attack
AUSTRALIA'S Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday he has ordered a review into the police and intelligence services after two gunmen shot and killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach.
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December 22, 2025
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US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
THE US \"apprehended\" an oil tanker off Venezuela at the weekend, a move Caracas deemed a \"theft and kidnapping,\" in the latest salvo of a pressure campaign by Washington, the US government said.
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December 22, 2025
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Musk faces backlash for ‘creepy’ Sweeney post
ELON Musk, who isn't exactly winning popularity contests these days, managed to stir the pot again and this time it involved Sydney Sweeney's chest.
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December 22, 2025
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Outsourced cancer tests cost state R18m a month
HEALTH Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said building the capacity of the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) in terms of staff and equipment was more cost-effective than outsourcing tests to private laboratories.
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December 22, 2025
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Oscars’ YouTube game-changer for film fans
IN A historic move that signals the end of an era for traditional television, the Academy Awards are officially heading to YouTube.
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December 22, 2025
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Isak injury leaves Slot counting cost of Liverpool win at Spurs
ARNE
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December 22, 2025
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Top six batters to watch in the upcoming SA20 season
THE much awaited fourth edition of the SA20, South Africa's premier T20 competition, is set to get underway on Friday, and Independent Media's Ongama Gcwabe selects Six Batters To Watch.
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December 22, 2025
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Fire ravages historic wine estate
A FIRE that broke out at Laborie Wine Estate on Saturday destroyed Giovanni's Restaurant and part of the estate's accommodation facilities, dealing a heavy blow to one of Paarl's most historically significant wine farms.
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December 22, 2025
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Inspirational journey from gangs to medicine
OVERCOMING HARDSHIP
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December 22, 2025
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Tragic stories of kidnapped children
CHILD kidnappings have surged in 2025.
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December 22, 2025
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Motorists on edge after smash-and-grab attacks
A SMASH-AND-GRAB incident near Century City area has motorists and Christmas shoppers on edge.
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December 22, 2025
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SA's corruption inquiries: A whirlwind of memes
THE past weeks have showcased dramatic developments in South Africa's corruption inquiries, generating viral moments on social media with memes.
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December 22, 2025
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China's tech cooperation fuels progress in Africa
EMERGING technologies, such as the internet of things (IOT), big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly evolving, with the potential to transform society and the economy.
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December 22, 2025
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The tragedy of the unfinished republic
LIKE our current Parliament buildings, we are stuck with the unfinished work of building a great country.
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December 22, 2025
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Shock exit of midfield kingpin rocks Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have taken a significant hit with the unexpected withdrawal of key midfielder Andy Rinomhota just hours before their opening match against seven-time champions Egypt.
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December 22, 2025
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When pet ownership rows become legal battles
WHILE the sharp minds of the legal profession were mostly focused this year on paving the way for new laws and deciding on matters of national importance, legal wrangles concerning pets were yet again no stranger to the Bench.
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December 22, 2025
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Hlophe probe will be finalised by January, says MKP
THE Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has confirmed that an internal inquiry into its suspended first deputy president and parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe, is underway and is expected to be finalised by the end of January 2026.
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December 22, 2025
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Botswana's Ramoreboli the only SA-born AFCON coach
THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday evening, will highlight the depth of talent emanating from African football clubs.
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December 22, 2025
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Mokoena, Appollis and Williams key as Bafana face Angola
BAFANA Bafana will launch their much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday evening when they take on a dangerous Angolan side at the Stade de Marrakech, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm.
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December 22, 2025
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Bafana Bafana vs Angola: A rich history in AFCON
BAFANA BAFANA against Angola in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is there a more familiar fixture?
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December 22, 2025
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Gill decision tough but deemed necessary in interest of India
IT’S already been more than 24 hours since BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia repeated India’s squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, where he again called Axar Patel as the side’s vice-captain.
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December 22, 2025
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Ngidi, De Kock shine as seniors struggle in India
FOLLOWING South Africa's penultimate bilateral T20I series before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, the 1-3 series loss in India, several players have questions marks hanging over their head in terms of making the Proteas squad for the showpiece event.
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December 22, 2025
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Thailand bombs Poipet amid escalating border conflict
CAMBODIA said Thailand’s military bombed the casino town of Poipet yesterday, a major crossing between the two nations, as foreign powers pressured them to halt reignited border clashes.
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December 19, 2025
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Summer fun, music and creativity for the whole family
MATTHEW
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December 19, 2025
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Nation's bridges still need building
THIS week, on Reconciliation Day, 40 000 Afrikaners gathered at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to commemorate Geloftedag - the Day of the Vow.
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December 19, 2025
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Teacher assaults rise in W Cape
AS THE school year has come to an end, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has revealed that 96 incidents of learner assaults on teachers were reported to Safe Schools between January and November this year - with nearly nine educators being assaulted per month.
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