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Mbule shines as Bafana hunt for playmaker
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has praised midfielder Sipho Mbule for his growing influence in the national team setup and revealed how a simple halftime message sparked his second-half revival against Zimbabwe.
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October 13, 2025
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DA disputes Minister Meth’s claims on Employment Equity
THE DA rejects Minister Nomakho-sazana Meth’s continued defence of the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) regulations despite overwhelming evidence that these laws are killing jobs, driving investment away, and benefiting only politically connected elites.
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October 13, 2025
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Four Limpopo cops arrested in connection with house robbery
LIMPOPO police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has condemned corruption within the police ranks after four officers were found on the wrong side of the law.
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October 13, 2025
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Sappi updates investors on financial strategies after third quarter results
SAPPI’S share price nudged up 5.1% on the JSE on Friday after investors likely took heart from an update on the global paper and packaging group's actions since it released weak third quarter results.
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October 13, 2025
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Lower maize prices bring relief to SA consumers and farmers
SOUTH Africa has entered a period of lower maize prices, offering relief to consumers, livestock farmers, and poultry producers following a bumper harvest that has boosted domestic supplies, according to the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz).
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October 13, 2025
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Mustek is embracing Al and digital transformation in SA
THERE are early signs of greater urgency around infrastructure, education, and digital transformation in South Africa's Government of National Vanity which plays into the strengths of JSE-listed ICT group Mustek.
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October 13, 2025
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Chronic drug shortages frustrate EU pharmacists, patients
AT A drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be.
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October 13, 2025
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Zidane expresses desire to coach France one day
ZINEDINE Zidane confirmed on Sunday that he would one day like to coach the France national team but did not specify if he was eyeing the job once Didier Deschamps steps down.
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October 13, 2025
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Vusi Thembekwayo criticises the state of Durban's city centre
SOUTH African entrepreneur and writer has taken the eThekwini Municipality to task over the state of the Durban city centre.
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October 10, 2025
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Schools should be first stop for mental health prevention, early support
RECENTLY, I took part in a published debate series in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health on the future of universal or school-wide mental health interventions.
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October 10, 2025
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The destruction of Fort Hare should be condemned
ACTIONSA condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the acts of destruction and vandalism that have taken place at the University of Fort Hare, one of South Africa's most historic and respected institutions of higher learning.
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October 10, 2025
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Shaping the future of remote work
Leaders must learn to trust, support and care for their people
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October 10, 2025
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Warning signs: how to spot and avoid Ponzi Schemes
AS ‘EXCLUSIVE’ investment opportunities promising extraordinary returns become increasingly common in South Africa, Certified Financial Planner Tyron Lessing reveals the three critical warning signs of modern Ponzi schemes and explains how emotional biases can lead even savvy investors astray.
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October 10, 2025
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Empowering lessons for young women
PARENTS, please teach your daughters: You never have to shrink, soft-pedal, or sell yourself short in order to secure a loving, lasting relationship.
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October 10, 2025
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The Post Office can once again deliver to the people of South Africa
AS I write this, ’'m reminded of an old proverb: “A cat that dreams of becoming a lion must begin by losing its appetite for rats.”
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October 10, 2025
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Police Commissioner Masemola reveals 'criminal cartels' working to remove him from office
NATIONAL Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola yesterday expressed his wish to complete his term of office, a rarity for his predecessors, who faced premature exits.
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October 10, 2025
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Siyabonga Nomvethe urges Bafana Bafana players to stay focused in final World Cup qualifiers push
FORMER Bafana Bafana striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has urged Hugo Broos and his side to remain focused on their journey as they chase qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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October 10, 2025
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Winds gone, waves are down - it's go time anglers!
WIND’S GONE, WAVES ARE DOWN — IT’S GO TIME, ANGLERS!
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October 10, 2025
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This 'Officer' may be in command
PUNTERS face a cracking ten-race card on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday with a number of last season's top contenders making their seasonal debuts as well as many runners having their pipe-openers before heading to raid the Highveld's big features, the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup seemingly high on their agendas.
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October 10, 2025
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BRICS provides a resilient balance in global politics and trade
IN AN era of intensifying geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty, BRICS has emerged as a resilient balancing force in global politics and trade.
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October 10, 2025
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SIU conducts raid on Maumela's luxury residential property in Sandton
Investigation targets assets connected to Tembisa Hospital scandal
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October 10, 2025
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Keeping the muscle car tradition alive
WITH the automotive world rapidly hurtling towards electrification and emissions reduction, the muscle car is now officially on the endangered species list.
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October 10, 2025
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The practical sedan for city driving in an SUV world
I'VE had a soft spot for Honda for a while. A few years ago, my parents were involved in a horrific accident on the N3 just outside Harrismith in a Honda Jazz.
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October 10, 2025
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AFGHAN TALIBAN MINISTER BEGINS FIRST INDIA VISIT
AFGHANISTAN'S UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India yesterday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.
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October 10, 2025
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Ramaphosa tells high-level summit SA is ready for G20
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to host a “very successful” G20 Summit, which will take place in Johannesburg, Gauteng, from November 22 to 23.
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October 10, 2025
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ETFs offer hope for South Africa's savings crisis, according to report
SOUTH Arfrica’s poor savings culture remains one of the country’s most pressing financial challenges, according to Prescient Fund Services.
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October 10, 2025
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Panyaza Lesufi’s Tembisa hospital stunt a new low – even for the ANC
THE DA condemns Panyaza Lesufi and his ANC allies for exploiting the Tembisa Hospital SIU report for cheap political gain.
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October 10, 2025
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Hamas, Israel agree on deal
ISRAEL and Hamas yesterday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.
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October 10, 2025
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6 habits to cut your fuel costs today
WITH fuel prices on a rollercoaster and household budgets under constant pressure, South African drivers are looking for ways to squeeze more kilometres out of every tank.
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October 10, 2025
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Tense moments as JSC interviews candidates for vacancies at KZN High Court
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yet again experienced some uncomfortable moments yesterday during its interviews to fill vacancies in the superior court across the country - this time when Chief Justice Mandisa Maya had to rebuke a candidate for referring to a female who had lodged a complaint against him, as “that woman”.
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