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Without resistance there can be no liberation
A PALESTINIAN told me that in Gaza, the word ceasefire means “we (Palestinians) cease and they (Israelis) fire”.
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November 11, 2025
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Vodacom well on its way to reach 2030 growth target of 260 million customers
VODACOM'S 32% interim headline earnings growth reported Monday was at the lower end of guidance it revised days ago following the one-off payment to Kenneth Makate to settle the Please Call Me matter.
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November 11, 2025
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Mngqithi: Arrows exceeded expectations despite Carling KO heartbreak
GOLDEN Arrows coach Mangoba Mngqithi cut a reflective but proud figure after his side's Carling Knockout Cup semifinal defeat to Marumo Gallants, insisting his players have already exceeded expectations this season.
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November 11, 2025
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Is Al dismantling Mckinsey & Co’s oligopoly or is it strengthening it?
It was around 2014, and I'd booked a mentorship chat with an up-and-coming social media agency owner I admired.
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November 11, 2025
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Boks shift focus to Italy as Lood waits on hearing following red card
FRESH off a bruising battle in Paris, the Springboks are battered but unbowed - and already turning their focus to the next challenge: Italy in Turin on Saturday.
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November 11, 2025
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Lewandowski hails ‘one of the craziest’ hat-tricks
ROBERT Lewandowski hit a hat-trick as Barcelona came from behind to beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday, cutting Real Madrid's La Liga lead to three points.
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November 11, 2025
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CEO Seelan Gobalsamy discusses Omnia Holdings' growth in mining and agriculture
OMNIA Holdings' mining explosives division, one of two core operations in the group, has continued to report robust profitability in spite of significant investments in the development of businesses in Canada and Australia, CEO Seelan Gobalsamy said Monday.
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November 11, 2025
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Kidnapped KZN Midlands farmer found murdered in burnt vehicle
POLICE in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a burnt body inside a vehicle in Mpophomeni on Sunday morning.
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November 11, 2025
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Broos frustrated by last-minute hotel change
A VISIBLY disturbed Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has expressed his frustration following a last-minute change to the team’s accommodation that disrupted their training regime.
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November 11, 2025
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Aarto system implementation postponed to July due to concerns
THE implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) system which was meant to commence on December 1 this year, has been postponed to next year.
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November 11, 2025
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Systems value creation: The new currency of governance
GOVERNANCE in South Africa has entered a new season. With the arrival of the King V code, boards are being called to widen their field of vision and recognise that value no longer belongs only to the organisation that creates it.
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November 11, 2025
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'André just needs ugly ears to be a proper forward'
AFTER bulldozing over for a rolling maul try against France, André Esterhuizen might as well trade in his backline badge for a loose forward's number - all he's missing now are the cauliflower ears.
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November 11, 2025
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Four bidders shortlisted for Daybreak poultry partnership as turnaround gains momentum
THE Daybreak Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) have shortlisted four potential strategic equity partners (SEPs) for the Public Investment Corporation (PIC)-owned poultry producer, signalling growing confidence in the company's turnaround efforts.
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November 11, 2025
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Italy eye defensive step up after Wallaby win as Boks await in Turin
ITALY will aim to disrupt the Springboks' attacking rhythm, particularly at the breakdown, to prevent the world champions from building momentum in their Test on Saturday in Turin.
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November 11, 2025
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Binder pleased with fifth in Portugal
RED Bull KTM rider Brad Binder left the Algarve International Circuit a satisfied man after securing a second consecutive fifth-place finish at the Portuguese MotoGP this past weekend.
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November 11, 2025
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Georgina Rodríguez: a soccer mom with unmatched style and glamour
IF ANYONE'S redefining what it means to be a soccer mum with style, it's Georgina Rodriguez.
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November 11, 2025
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Fraud probe launched after suspected Foot-and-Mouth scare at Sparta Beef Farm
A SUSPECTED case of Foot-andMouth Disease (FMD) at Sparta Beef's Alma farm in the Clocolan district has triggered a fraud investigation after the company discovered that cattle delivered from the Western Cape arrived with falsified veterinary documents.
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November 11, 2025
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Peter’s victory is over the moon
THERE were some changes to the three-year-old filly pecking order after the Dean Kannemeyer-trained Princess Of Gaul had won the Gr 2 Western Cape Fillies Championship over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday and at Turffontein on Sunday the Betway Summer Cup market was given a shake up after the Tony Peter-trained The Ultimate King had booked his place in the big race by winning the important feeder race, the Gr 3 Betway Victory Moon Stakes.
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November 11, 2025
The Mercury
LET TRUMP BOYCOTT THE G20 SUMMIT
THE recent social media tantrum from former US President Donald Trump, threatening a boycott of the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg and peddling the long-debunked myth of \"white genocide,\" should be met with a collective and resounding shrug by the South African government.
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November 11, 2025
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Business vehicles face higher hijacking risks, stats reveal
VEHICLE crime statistics from tracking company Tracker show that business-owned vehicles are at a higher risk to crime than personally owned vehicles.
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November 11, 2025
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Gauteng High Court ruling restricts lawyers’ contingency fees
IN A blow for many attorneys who enter into a contingency fee agreement with their clients - especially in Road Accident Fund matters - three judges ordered that contingency fee agreements must strictly comply with the Act, and it is not permissible for a legal practitioner to recover more than 25% of the capital amount towards fees.
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November 11, 2025
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George urges England to not focus on All Blacks' reputation
JAMIE George has urged England to focus on playing the team rather than being intimidated by the reputation of New Zealand when they face the rugby superpower at Twickenham.
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November 11, 2025
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Joburg Stock Exchange to face-off A2X at Tribunal over allegations of anti-competitive conduct
Outcome of the Tribunal proceedings could have significant implications for the structure of South Africa's financial market
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November 11, 2025
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Bafana’s AFCON prep under strain as Broos manages fatigue
PERHAPS Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was being pragmatic. Perhaps diplomatic. Or perhaps optimistic. But the truth is, Bafana having only one international friendly during this Fifa week is far from ideal.
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November 11, 2025
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A journey through three diverse reads
THESE past few days I've buried myself in three books — the printed-on-paper sort of books.
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November 11, 2025
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Player’s utterances deeply disappointing
I FEEL moved to respond, particularly in light of Gary Player's remarks on his 90th birthday, which have understandably stirred deep controversy.
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November 11, 2025
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Sarkozy released from jail 'nightmare'
NICOLAS Sarkozy yesterday was freed from prison, a 20-day experience the former president called a \"nightmare\", as a judge ordered his release pending an appeal decision over Libyan funding.
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November 11, 2025
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Senators move to end shutdown
THE US Senate took a major step at the weekend toward ending the longest government shutdown in American history when it cleared the way for a formal debate on a motion to resume funding to federal agencies.
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November 11, 2025
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Sex for money: the harm that ‘blessers’ can do to young women
A \"BLESSER\" is typically an older, relatively wealthier man who provides a younger woman with money, gifts, school fees or lifestyle access in exchange for a relationship that includes sex. Similar arrangements exist
4 min |
November 11, 2025
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Unite for Change opens applications for councillor candidates on website
UNITE for Change (Unite) leadership are calling on community leaders, citizens and professionals to apply to become councillor candidates and, where appropriate, mayoral candidates.
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