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Seventy years of standing up and standing tall
Black Sash is not a relic of the past, it is a necessary force in the present
4 min |
May 28, 2025
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Inter's old guard chase redemption in Munich
INTER Milan might not be favourites for the Uefa Champions League final, but their thrilling run to Saturday's showdown with Paris Saint-Germain has shown that the ageing Italian outfit can mix it with the best.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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DA’S HYPOCRISY KNOWS NO BOUNDS
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa may have to think twice before including DA leader John Steenhuisen in official visits after his poor performance characterised by political posturing during the heated Oval Office meeting in the US last week.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
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Joshlin's kidnapping 'a calculated act of trafficking'
SENTENCING proceedings began in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial yesterday.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Tensions rise in Zulu royal family as Supreme Court appeal looms
THE assertion by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini that the outcome of his kingship case in the Supreme Court of Appeal will not change anything concerning his throne has angered the applicant, his half-brother, Prince Simakade Zulu.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Amorim faces a challenging rebuild at Red Devils
MANCHESTER United manager Rúben Amorim is running out of excuses as he braces for a rebuild he hopes will result in a squad capable of delivering the success he enjoyed playing with his preferred formation at Sporting CP.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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HDJ weights - a question of relativity
THE Hollywoodbets Durban July weights will be of interest this year as it will bring the question of relativity into it.
3 min |
May 28, 2025
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Mokoena aims for comeback in KZNA presidential race
FORMER KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) president Sello Mokoena is preparing for another bid for the top position at the athletics body, just as he did for countless races during his running career.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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MALATSI DEFENDS B-BBEE POLICY CHANGES
Critics voice concerns about the implications for transformation and equity
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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SA in talks with Zambia and Zimbabwe to run Grand Inga transmission line
MINISTER for Minerals and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe said South Africa is initiating discussions with Zambia and Zimbabwe on the possibility of running the electricity transmission line from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the Grand Inga project, through which 2 500 megawatts are envisaged for the country.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Solid financial results for Coronation Fund Managers as assets under management rise
CORONATION Fund Managers, the independent majority black-owned asset management company, lifted its interim dividend by 8.1% to 200 cents a share for the six months to March 31 over the same time last year after 92% of its investment funds outperformed their benchmarks since inception.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Court acquits Islamist leader
BANGLADESH’S top court yesterday overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country’s main Islamist party, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the regime ousted last year.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
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Cabinet must reform the COFI Bill in order to protect the right to bank
THE Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill, soon to be submitted to Cabinet, is a critical opportunity to address arbitrary bank account closures in South Africa. These closures threaten economic stability, undermine fairness, and grant banks unchecked power to act as de facto regulators of public and private life.
3 min |
May 28, 2025
The Mercury
Cogta intervention as Mpendle Municipality fails to pay full salaries
THE Mpendle Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has failed to pay full salaries and benefits to its workers this month.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Philanthropy's role in powering SA's Just Transition
CLIMATE CHANGE
3 min |
May 28, 2025
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Practise water conservation so all may benefit
SOUTH Africa is one of the 30 driest countries in the world. Therefore the country needs responsible citizens who practise water conservation and protect supply infrastructure from damage in order to prevent unnecessary loss of this precious resource. This will ensure water security and sustainable and reliable water supply for all.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Sharks to bank on home advantage
THE Sharks will look not to make it a tight affair on the scoreboard when they face Munster in their first home quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship (URC).
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Kiss the cold goodbye with these warm lipstick shades
NOT all of us do a full face of makeup in winter but a good lipstick? Always.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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After memorable CSK stint, Brevis 'hopes to be back soon'
SOUTH Africa's Dewald Brevis has thanked the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise and their fans after completing a short but impressive stint in this season’s IPL.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
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Negative narratives threaten South Africa's tourism industry
TOURISM experts have warned that South Africa's hospitality and business sectors must move away from a mindset of underselling their brand to the world, especially in light of recent comments at the White House claiming the country is a “violent nation.”
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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'Sacrifices reason for Dercksen's rise'
BARELY a year into her ODI career, South Africa’s newest star — all-rounder Annerie Dercksen — has taken the cricketing world by storm.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Understanding the many forms of family
Respect all families...
1 min |
May 28, 2025
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Maresca aims to make history as Blues target final piece of puzzle
ENZO Maresca is a man with a point to prove as he targets football history for Chelsea in Wednesday's Uefa Conference League final against Real Betis.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Cosatu warns One Stop Border Bill's silence on illegal migration and exports threatens jobs
COSATU has said the proposed One Stop Border Bill's silence on the uncontrolled explosion of illegal migration and exports flooding into South Africa threatens local jobs, businesses, value chains, and revenue needed to fund public services.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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ANC honours freedom fighter with Ixopo municipality renaming
THE ANC leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has commended the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality in Ixopo, southwest of the province, for renaming the municipality after the party's late Struggle hero, Johannes Phumani Phungula.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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South Africa's Trusted Tour Operator Scheme boosts tourism with over 11 000 new digital visas
EFFORTS to boost tourism in South Africa have seen significant gains as the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, on Tuesday announced, that through the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) digital platform, 11 144 tourists from China and India obtained digital visas through the scheme in three months.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Pepkor reports strong trading performance and optimistic outlook for the second half
PEPKOR Holdings' traditional retail businesses delivered a strong trading performance in the six months to March 31, expanding market share, and the group is optimistic about its second-half prospects.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Coach hopeful Kapp will help Proteas Women return to winning ways
VETERAN allrounder Marizanne Kapp will make her much-anticipated return to the Proteas Women’s team on their upcoming tour to the West Indies.
3 min |
May 27, 2025
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Colour confusion and labour news
THE Champions Cup rugby final between Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Beagles, played last weekend in Cardiff, had some brilliant running and handling, Bordeaux winning 28-20.
2 min |
May 27, 2025
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SA Hindu Dharma Sabha calls for world peace amid global conflicts
THE South African Hindu Dharma Sabha (SAHDS) held a prayer for world peace recently in Durban.
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