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How to escape single-use plastic scourge of takeout
WHAT'S in your takeout order? Plastic. Lots of it.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
US Congress proposes sanctions against SA
A CONTROVERSIAL bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to cut off direct aid to South Africa and impose targeted sanctions on its political leaders, citing the country's legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice and its growing diplomatic ties with Iran and Hamas.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
For ‘Jaws’ fans, there is no other island
MEGAN Wright stood on “Jaws Bridge” as people around her leaped through the air and splashed in the water below. She peered over the railing, watching them swim safely to shore. Her partner cajoled her to jump. She shook her head, an emphatic no.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain
SINCE ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to academic dishonesty?
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Classic design with cutting-edge electric performance
WHEN Sir Alec Issigonis famously first sketched a small car on a napkin, little did he know how popular the Mini would become, and he definitely didn't have a clue what an Electric Vehicle was either.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Best destinations for mental wellness
SUNSET SERENITY
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How the Two-Pot system is affecting retirement funds
THE Two-Pot system, designed to offer South Africans a lifeline in the event of a serious rainy day, has seen such high demand for withdrawals that experts are concerned that people will have only two-thirds of their savings left.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Trio of British drivers aim for Silverstone Grand Prix glory
THE trio of British drivers in the upper echelon of the Formula One paddock will be looking for a win at their home race at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mead eyes Euros repeat for England
DARLING of England’s coronation as European champions three years ago, Beth Mead is back among the goals ahead of Euro 2025 after the toughest moments of her career on and off the field.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Hamas holding consultations on truce proposal
HAMAS said yesterday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian movements on a truce proposal in the war with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Master tactician who navigated SA’s political terrain
DAVID Dabede “DD” Mabuza, 64, died in Johannesburg on Thursday. Quiet yet formidable, his journey from rural Mpumalanga to national power was as improbable as it was compelling.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Anna Wintour’s reign over fashion ends – almost
THE exit of Anna Wintour from the helm of Vogue US is, in the eyes of many, long overdue.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY DAY DAWNS EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN THE POPULAR CHOICE
HOLLYWOODBETS Durban July race day has dawned and eighteen of South Africa's finest thoroughbreds will jump from Hollywoodbets Greyville's 2200m mark at 16:00 this afternoon in pursuit of \"July\" glory and the lion's share of the R5-million purse. Last year's winner, Oriental Charm, has drawn pole position in the starting gates and should give a very good account of himself as he seeks to join the elite band of horses to have won consecutive renewals of Africa's greatest horseracing event.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
An airport full of strangers look for lost diamond
FRIDAY 13TH LUCK
3 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How to move a rhino
RACE AGAINST TIME
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Ouaddou promises a better version of Riveiro's Pirates
ORLANDO Pirates' new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team has reached the end of a “process”, hence they'll have to fight for honours next season.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Russia’s largest missile attack on Ukraine
RUSSIA launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight yesterday, just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Stick praises Kriel's exemplary leadership ahead of Italy clash
SPRINGBOK assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Jesse Kriel’s sporting conduct over a long period of time was instrumental in the coaching staff picking him as a stand-in captain for injured Siya Kolisi.
2 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Iran quits nuke inspections
IRAN officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog this week, a move the US described as “unacceptable”.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Trent settling in at Real
REAL Madrid paid extra to bring defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in early from Liverpool to compete in the Club World Cup and it is paying off as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Lipstick artist paints his way out of hunger
RICOLLIN Moodley, 24, is a makeup artist, but not the usual kind. While most people use lipstick to colour their lips, Moodley uses it to paint incredible portraits.
4 min |
July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Star exposure
THE Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, situated in the Southern Kalahari Desert about 250km from Upington, is renowned for its spectacular photographic opportunities.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Overwhelming response to foster pets in heatwave
ANIMAL SHELTER 'RESCUED' headline
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July 05, 2025
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PSL must vet new club owners carefully to avoid another Royal AM dilemma
THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) is on the verge of entering a new chapter, as the winds of change are poised to sweep through the corridors of franchise ownership in South African football.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mchunu targets murder rate and GBV in R120bn budget
POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu says South Africa’s policing system is undergoing a strategic overhaul to improve crime prevention, restore public trust, and modernise police operations.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Botha with few Test pointers for Maphaka
IT could be easy to forget that Kwena Maphaka, 19, has only played five First-Class matches in his career, of which two of those games have been Test matches.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Owen heart- broken over the tragic Jota loss
AS a father, Liverpool and England legend Michael Owen was especially heartbroken by the untimely death of 28-year-old Reds' forward Diogo Jota and his 25-year-old brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Smart new kid on Umhlanga beach
INGRID Shevlin and I were invited for a prelim recce - a few days before they opened. And what a transformation the Cabanas has undergone.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Charlize Theron and Rosie O’Donnell slam Bezos’s $50m wedding bash
THIS past weekend, while the luxurious canals of Venice played host to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos’s lavish wedding, many high-profile celebrities expressed their anger at the billionaire’s $50 million celebration.
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July 05, 2025
Independent on Saturday
ANC purges scandal-prone mayor and deputy in KwaDukuza
IN less than a year after his election, KwaDukuza Municipality finds itself leaderless after the ANC’s summary axing of its scandal-prone mayor, Ali Muzi Ngidi.
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