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Pesticides from Europe threaten bee populations in East Africa
THE use of pesticides in East Africa, some sold by European firms despite being banned in the EU, is killing off bees in large numbers and threatening whole ecosystems, scientists say.
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August 05, 2025
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Hijackings and thefts plague Cape Town drivers
MOTORISTS have been warned to avoid known danger zones as more and more people are falling victim to hijackings and smash and grabs across the Cape.
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August 05, 2025
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Panga attack leaves guests injured at Franschhoek wine farm
TWO guests in their sixties are recovering after a panga attack and robbery at Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek.
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August 05, 2025
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Capture the Spirit of Mouille Point
THE Mouille Point Residents' Association has launched a photo competition, encouraging residents and visitors to capture their best photo of Mouille Point and post it to social media.
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August 05, 2025
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Call for solidarity with Palestinian women
THE significance of Women’s Day in South Africa cannot be overstated.
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August 05, 2025
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The international push for Palestinian statehood
THE tide is turning - and at a blistering pace - for the recognition of the Palestinian statehood by a growing majority of the nations of the world.
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August 05, 2025
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Wolvaardt ready to challenge for ‘Holy Grail’ with new stars
It would have taken someone with strong convictions to have placed a bet against Laura Wolvaardt walking away empty-handed from the recent Cricket SA Awards.
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August 05, 2025
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Egyptians start voting in Senate election
EGYPTIANS will cast their votes this week in Senate elections widely viewed as a formality, with the ballot dominated by a pro-government coalition and lacking substantial opposition.
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August 04, 2025
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Oosthuizen teaching inmates while serving time in Thailand
ASHLEY Oosthuizen, the young woman from George who is imprisoned in Thailand after being found guilty of drug-related charges, is not wasting her time behind bars and has been a teacher to inmates for the past two years.
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August 04, 2025
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A darkly hilarious musical adventure
IF YOURE in the mood for a unique audio experience, Dead Outlaw offers a compelling mix of humour and poignant reflection that defies musical conventions and expectations.
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August 04, 2025
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Defiant Galaxy target bright season
TS GALAXY may have been dumped out of the MTN8 at the first hurdle, but The Rockets are going full steam ahead into the new PSL season confident they will shine.
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August 04, 2025
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France can't save contraceptives that US wants destroyed
FRANCE said it could not seize $9.7 million (about R176m) worth of women's contraception products that the US plans to destroy, after media reports suggested the stockpile would be incinerated in the country.
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August 04, 2025
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Tearful Son bids emotional farewell
DEPARTING Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him into the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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Coetzé wraps up World Aquatics Champs in style
PIETER Coetzé equalled Roland Schoeman’s record for claiming three medals at a long-course world championship, wrapping up his World Aquatics Championships campaign in Singapore with a surprise 50m silver on Sunday, to go with his earlier 100m gold and 200m silver.
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August 04, 2025
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Court rejects Letsoalo’s bid to return as RAF CEO
IN YET ANOTHER blow for suspended Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo, the court on Friday refused his application for leave to appeal against his failed bid to be reinstated, which Letsoalo argued is vital as he claimed he was promised a second term to head the fund.
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August 04, 2025
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Women continue to reshape the engineering sector
THE engineering sector has historically been a male-dominated field, and to a large extent, it still is. However, this is changing, and the shift is gaining significant momentum as more women begin to take up leadership roles, spearheading innovation and driving inclusive growth.
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August 04, 2025
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Senegal strengthens gendarmerie amid Mali border threats
SENEGAL said that it was positioning new gendarmerie units in the east of the country as it faces growing security threats along its border with Mali.
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August 04, 2025
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Sea Point Fire Station gets new look
RENOVATIONS to the Sea Point Fire Station, to the tune of R7.8 million, are 95% complete.
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August 04, 2025
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Chiefs face evolution, not excuses, in crucial season
KAIZER Chiefs enter the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with the pressure of evolution rather than just restoration.
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August 04, 2025
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The City of Johannesburg is no more
ON THURSDAY last week, I asked the driver of the car we were using to take us around the Johannesburg CBD to see the state of the city. Having lived just across the city, in Braamfontein, from January 1983 to December 1984 and having enjoyed many walks into the CBD and its surroundings, nothing could have prepared me for the shock. The Johannesburg CBD is no more. It's been destroyed.
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August 04, 2025
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Woman's death a tragic start to Women’s Month
AS WOMEN'S Month started on Friday, a 53-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Browns Farm, Philippi, following an alleged domestic dispute.
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August 04, 2025
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Unlocking the power of maths
ROBIN HOOD MATHS
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August 04, 2025
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Levy hopes 80minutes just around the corner for WP
WESTERN Province coach Labeeb Levy is hoping his Currie Cup charges can kick on and become an 80-minute team after they looked like they could cause an upset in the second half of Saturday’s 40-19 away defeat to the Lions, before fading on the Highveld.
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August 04, 2025
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Norris edges Piastri in McLaren duel to win
LANDO Norris trimmed McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ world championship to just nine points on Sunday when he switched tactics to lead him home by just 0.698 seconds in a thrilling finish to the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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August 04, 2025
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Ouaddou embraces pressure as Pirates aim for trophies
ORLANDO Pirates’ new coach Abde-slam Ouaddou is relishing the pressure that comes with the expectations of challenging for all the trophies up for grabs this season.
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August 04, 2025
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Star on fatherhood and ambition in 'Black Gold'
BET Africa this August will be debuting its latest telenovela, Black Gold, which features an all-star ensemble.
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August 04, 2025
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2 CYCLISTS KILLED, 6 INJURED IN HORROR CRASHES
A HORRIFIC weekend for cyclists saw two riders killed and six hospitalised in four separate incidents.
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August 04, 2025
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QUICK READ
BEACON OF LIGHT
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August 04, 2025
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Grobler off to dream start
SEKHUKHUNE United's new striker Bradley Grobler believes he is in the right place to achieve some of the targets he has set for the twilight of his career.
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August 04, 2025
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The books we pause: when not finishing is a form of growth
I HAVE never reviewed a book halfway through reading, but Patriot by Alexei Navalny left a strong impression on me early on.
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