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Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is 'rated R, parental advisory required'
ANIMAL shelter employees were enjoying a quiet moment in the lobby when a yell came from a room designated for small animals: “Shut the f*** up.”
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
He knows he was adopted. The rest is a mystery
SOUTH KOREA'S ADOPTION SHAME
5 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kill them with kindness
I NEED a rich benefactor who will allow me to travel by air in business class. I may be getting old and cranky, but the seat space in economy class on planes is getting smaller and smaller.
3 min |
July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
US tariffs in sharp focus at conference
US SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday on the sidelines of Asean talks in Malaysia, where Washington's tariffs are in sharp focus.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SA must urgently tackle childhood obesity
YOUNG children in South Africa are developing serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, high glucose and abnormal cholesterol levels which are usually only seen in adults, due to obesity.
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July 12, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Tour de France: Clash of styles as odd couple duel for title
TADE)J Pogacar and his great rival Jonas Vingegaard have won the past five editions of the Tour de France between them, and the chalk and cheese duo top the bill again at the 2025 Tour starting today.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The hidden costs of dying without a will
WHAT is the impact of leaving your loved ones to navigate your passing without a will? According to Sanlam Legacy, the cost of goodbye spans emotional, financial, and time-related burdens, and these can be overwhelming without proper planning in place.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Do trustees need to comply with the Promotion of Access to Information Act?
A RECENT deadline for relevant entities to submit their Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Annual Returns by 30 June 2025 has raised the question of whether trusts are included among the entities covered by the PAIA.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Think once. Think twice, and think again before you post
How Not to Mess Up Online by Emma Sadleir and Rorke Wilson is the book every teen, parent, influencer - indeed, every user - needs in a world where the internet doesn't come with training wheels.
6 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mozambique after 50 years of independence: what's to celebrate?
MOZAMBIQUE's government, led by the Frelimo party, has long been planning celebrations for 2025. It is 50 years since independence, won after an anti-colonial war against Portugal led by the same party. Something has gone wrong, however, especially in the past two years.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Riley’s miracle: three open-heart surgeries by age 9
BORN prematurely at 36 weeks, Riley entered the world facing incredible challenges with his heart. Within three hours of birth, his tiny hands and feet turned blue, leading doctors to diagnose him with congenital heart disease (CHD), a complex condition affecting his heart’s structure.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Construction starts on Durban's indentured Indians’ monument
AFTER many delays and debate, construction of the monument to commemorate the arrival of indentured Indians to South Africa has commenced.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Proteas seek first victory against world champs Australia
THE Netball Proteas will be hoping to finally break their duck against world champions Australia when they tour Down Under for a challenging three-Test series in October.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
N Korean detained after crossing land border, says South
A NORTH Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South’s military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
All eyes on Willemse after his Bok return
THE last time South Africans saw Damian Willemse in a Springbok jersey was during the early part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup victory parade through the streets of South Africa.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Doctor survives Westville shooting
GOING TO WORK
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The legacy of 'grandmother of palliative care' in Uganda lives on
IN A small home in Uganda’s capital, Jane Mwesige, a nurse with a hospice that has transformed African end-of-life care, breaks into a gospel song about surrendering to God, a favourite of her patient Jonathan Luzige.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Russian miners find ancient cockroach
A FOSSILISED cockroach estimated to be 35 to 40 million years old has been discovered in a piece of amber in Russia's Kaliningrad region.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Chiefs must do their bit to support their fans
YOU have to feel for the Kaizer Chiefs fanbase. They raise their hopes of the club making marquee signings with every passing transfer window, only to be let down.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
From humble beginnings to Africa's biggest race
THE postcard of old Durban this week suitably shows the very early days of Durban's Greyville Race Course, the scene of the Durban July race today.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Is the semi-colon semi-dead?
TOO demure to be a colon but more assertive than a comma, the semicolon is a useful little tool. | Supplied
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Five Players who could be up for grabs
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
SuperSport United's sale a cause for concern for SA Fans
THE sale of SuperSport United to Siwelele Football Club, pending PSL Executive Committee approval, has reignited an uncomfortable reality in South African football - one that has quietly unfolded over the past decade.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Kidnap victim Zephany Nurse asks, 'When does it stop?'
“OH MY word. It is happening to somebody again.”
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon flop
NAOMI Osaka admits she contemplates life without tennis but the Japanese star does not plan to quit just yet despite her latest painful defeat at Wimbledon yesterday.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Tennis is failing to address gambling-fuelled abuse
WIMBLEDON'S stars will have to endure hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of threatening social media posts and direct messages as the tennis championship unfolds over these two weeks.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Bloom's healing journey
BRITISH actor Orlando Bloom recently took to social media to talk about healing through quotes following his separation from pop singer Katy Perry.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Springbok captain Kriel expects Kolbe, Arendse to dazzle at Loftus
JESSE Kriel says opposition defenders are not the only ones left confused when Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse get the ball. The Springbok captain says he is also left scratching his head as the pair of pinballs ricochet around the field.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Shaping minds: how the TikTok generation is revolutionising mental health dialogue
WE live online. From waking up and checking our phones to falling asleep to blue-lit screens, we're tethered to the digital world in ways that previous generations could never have imagined. But what if our hypercon-nectivity came with a shift in how we talk to each other, especially about our mental health? What if asking “How are you really feeling?” became as normal as “How was your day?”
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Negri, Vintcent living the Italian dream
TONIGHT two members of the Italian team will be forgiven if they have a tear in their eye during the South African national anthem before kickoff against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld.
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