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KwaZulu-Natal top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warns against lawlessness
KWAZULU-NATAL provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has said “police will be out in full force” during the coming festive season safety operations, and officers “will not negotiate with law breakers”.
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October 31, 2025
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Coordinated public action should now be felt in Parliament meetings
ACCESS to higher education in South Africa has been a contested space since the dawn of democracy.
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October 31, 2025
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Shell's net profit jumps despite lower oil prices
BRITISH oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday said its net profit rose 24 percent in the third quarter as trading margins and sales volumes improved, despite falling oil prices.
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October 31, 2025
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New global governance calls for integrity
China’s governance approach offers lessons in practical reforms
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October 31, 2025
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TRUMP ORDERS US TO START nuclear WEAPONS TESTING
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he had ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia -- just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
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October 31, 2025
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De Allende relishes clash with old teammates as Springboks face Japan
FEW know Japanese club rugby better than Damian de Allende, and the seasoned Springbok centre has warned that the Boks should not expect a walk in the park when they face Japan at Wembley Stadium tomorrow.
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October 31, 2025
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KZN special schools closed, Premier vows to act
THREE weeks after schools reopened, many special schools in the province remain closed, with the KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier committing to resolve the issues that have prevented special needs children from attending class.
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October 31, 2025
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Macpherson launches framework to address contractor underperformance
PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP), a new framework to deal with delayed construction projects and restore accountability.
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October 31, 2025
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How Kapp and Brits’ bathroom chat changed Proteas’ World Cup destiny
MARIZANNE Kapp and Tazmin Brits are among the most senior members of the Proteas side. Just one year separates them at 35 and 34 years old respectively.
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October 31, 2025
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Beefmaster Group eyes Asian markets as South Africa deepens agricultural trade ties
BEEFMASTER Group, one of South Africa's leading beef producers, has said that unlocking agricultural exports to Asia will be key to boosting the country’s agribusiness growth and creating new opportunities for farmers.
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October 31, 2025
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Democrats are the party of un-Americans and socialism
DEVELOPMENTS in America these days show that there are two types of Americans: democratic Americans and un-Americans.
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October 31, 2025
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Alleged gunmen in AKA, Tibz double murder case abandon extradition appeal in Eswatini
THE alleged gunmen in the daring murder of award-winning South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz’ Motsoane are expected to return to SA after they abandoned the appeal against extradition.
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October 31, 2025
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No breaking the Golden Rule
AFTER a relatively quiet period Peter Muscutt's stable has starting to turn again and he saddles Golden Rule in a tough handicap, seventh race on the nine-race card that heads proceedings on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening.
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October 31, 2025
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Russian oil imports halted at refinery
INDIAN state-backed refiner HPCL-Mittal Energy has halted purchases of Russian crude after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies, the firm said.
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October 31, 2025
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Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'
LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds' miserable run.
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October 31, 2025
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White slams ‘flawed’ SA rugby system after Sharks axe Plumtree
FORMER Bulls coach Jake White has come out to bat for Sharks boss John Plumtree, who this week was informed that he would be replaced as head coach at the end of the current season.
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October 31, 2025
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Datatec more than doubles interim dividend after a 109.5% surge in headline earnings
DATATEC, the global provider of ICT solutions and services, has reported a striking 109.5% increase in headline earnings per share for the six months to August 31 after enhancing profit in its Westcon division and evolving its recurring software and services portfolio.
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October 31, 2025
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Tax collection increase bodes well for South Africa
ACTIONSA welcomes the news that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has collected R18 billion more in tax revenue than projected for the first six months of the financial year, proving that when SARS is properly funded, South Africa wins.
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October 31, 2025
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President Trump, Xi Jinping ease fight on tariffs and critical rare earths
DONALD Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday to calm the trade war between China and the United States that has roiled global markets, with Washington cutting some tariffs and Beijing committing to keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.
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October 31, 2025
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Disgraceful ruling against Wessels must be challenged in court
SOUTH African rugby and the United Rugby Championship have enjoyed a protracted honeymoon over the last three years or so, but the disgraceful handling of the Jan-Hendrik Wessels affair has ended that.
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October 31, 2025
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Mashego thriving at Durban City under Hunt
TERRENCE Mashego and Durban City are fast becoming a match made in heaven, and that’s why the left-back is grateful to the club and coach Gavin Hunt for reviving his career.
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October 31, 2025
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Producer prices rise slightly in September, but experts say no cause for concern
SOUTH Africa's producer price inflation (PPI) for final manufactured goods edged slightly higher in September, rising to 2.3% year-on-year from 2.1% in August, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
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Humanity in the Al era: Dr Survé's message to IPSA graduates
THE 2025 graduation ceremony for the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) was a celebration not only of academic success, but of intellect, faith, and human purpose.
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October 31, 2025
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Google invests R49m to support AI skills development
GOOGLE has announced a R49 million funding through Google.org to support AI skills development, education, online safety and cybersecurity in South Africa.
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October 30, 2025
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Deputy Minister’s redundancy admission fuels calls to abolish position
ACTIONSA's proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the position of deputy ministers was once again validated by the shocking testimony delivered before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee this week by one of the two deputy ministers of police, Cassel Mathale MP.
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October 30, 2025
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Transnet says new harbour equipment will boost efficiency
TRANSNET SOC Ltd (\"Transnet\") is investing close to a billion rand on key infrastructure to improve efficiency at its Durban Container Terminal operations.
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October 30, 2025
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Commission hears claim of Molefe-Mchunu friendship ties
Bodyguard revealed alleged connection during businessman's arrest
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October 30, 2025
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Insights gained: Reflections from the Startup20 South Africa experience
IN APRIL 2025, South Africa assumed the leadership of the Startup20, an official Engagement Group of the G20.
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October 30, 2025
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Piastri needs to adapt quicker if he wants to be champion
OSCAR Piastri's near-flawless Formula 1 season hit its first real snag in Mexico City.
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October 30, 2025
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Public relations vs marketing: How can PR elevate your small business venture
PUBLIC relations (PR) and marketing are often terms that are used interchangeably.
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