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THE SCARY RISE OF STROKES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
WHEN you hear the word “stroke”, you probably picture it as something that only happens to grandparents or the elderly.
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August 25, 2025
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Gender equality at the G20: Turning promises into progress
AS PART OF the global logistics and business community, I see every day how decisions made by G20 economies influence opportunity across sectors.
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August 25, 2025
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New accessory packs
WHEN Ford unleashed its first-generation Ranger Raptor, it created a monster in more ways than one. Suddenly the owners of “regular” Rangers were accessorising them to the hilt, sometimes with unproven aftermarket products.
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August 22, 2025
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World Entrepreneurs’ Day: Rethinking the role of education in tackling youth unemployment
TODAY’S employment landscape has changed drastically, with entrepreneurship at the center of this transformation.
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August 22, 2025
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Gigaba and Mchunu are out of line
THE media has criticised the ANC for calling Dr Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu to order for what they said about their political organisation. I'm not sure what the fuss is all about. From where I'm standing, Dr Gigaba and Mchunu are wrong.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Zimbabwe's Rainbow Tourism Group invests R100 million in Cape Town hotel acquisition
ZIMBABWE-listed hotelier, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), is expanding into South Africa with the $5.6 million (nealry R100 million) acquisition of a Cape Town commercial property that it intends to turn into a prime hotel.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Springboks need to embrace speed over strength
AS A diehard Springbok Rugby fan, it seems prudent to point out where we are going wrong (with respect to coach Rassie Erasmus).
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Building a lasting relationship with your financial adviser for lifelong success
BUILDING a trusted relationship with your financial adviser is key to achieving your financial goals. The intention should be to forge a relationship that is lifelong and continues through generations. To make the most of the services a financial adviser provides, it’s important to work with someone who is the right fit for you, and that starts by asking the right questions.
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August 22, 2025
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Beast mode weekend: The ocean is alive!
IT’S HERE! The BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION of the last few decades is well on it’s way — and it’s going to be absolute madness! The KingFisher Shad Competition is back and it’s BIGGER THAN EVER, with a jaw-dropping R75 000 in cold hard cash up for grabs, plus an epic array of gear, tackle, and prizes that'll blow your mind! This isn’t just a fishing comp — it’s a coastal takeover, a shot at glory, and the kind of adrenaline-pumping action you'll talk about for years. THE
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Celebrating 30 years in SA with new vehicle assembly plant
MAHINDRA South Africa has opened their new, purpose-built Vehicle Assembly Facility at the Dube Trade-Port Special Economic Zone in Kwa-Zulu-Natal.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Springboks face reality after Wallabies shock
THANK goodness for small mercies.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Trump's talks signal a strategic opening for Russia
THE recent summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has reignited debates over the future of Eastern Europe.
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August 22, 2025
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The impact of Operation Dudula and March and March on healthcare access
THE recent highhanded and self-authorised diabolical actions of Operation Dudula and March and March, with members manning access points to state hospitals and clinics, requiring persons to provide identification and denying access to foreigners for healthcare, refer.
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August 22, 2025
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COUNT ON THE BOKS’ RESPONSE
IT HAS been a week of deep introspection for Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks following last Saturday's spectacular collapse against the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener.
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August 22, 2025
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SASSA confirms termination of Postbank contract
THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed it will not renew its Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Postbank, which is set to expire on September 30.
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August 22, 2025
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Exxaro's share price surges as it declares dividend and acquires manganese assets
EXXARO Resources’ share price shot up over 10% on Thursday after the mining and renewable energy group declared its 45th consecutive dividend of R8.43 per share for the six months to June 30 and following the acquisition of manganese assets for up to R14 billion.
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August 22, 2025
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Rugby changed my life, says Springbok star Malinga
AYANDA Malinga took up rugby to go against the conventional sporting flow for women, and the sport has rewarded her with a place in the Springboks Women’s team, currently in England for the World Cup.
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August 22, 2025
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Money Heist could be a steal
THE highest rated race at the nine-race Turffontein Inside meeting tomorrow is a Pinnacle Stakes race over 1600m and Money Heist could be the one to beat.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
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Cardoso: Advantage or not, Pirates are a tough nut to crack
AS anticipation builds for the MTN8 semifinal second leg clash between arch-rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates tomorrow in Pretoria, coach Miguel Cardoso is keen to manage expectations, downplaying any advantages his team may hold.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Xi pushes for unity in visit to Tibet
PRESIDENT Xi Jinping attended a grand ceremony in Lhasa yesterday during a rare visit to Tibet, where he urged “ethnic unity and religious harmony” in a region where China is accused of rights abuses.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Commander-in-Chief asleep at the wheel
SOUTH Africa is spiralling into chaos under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Schmidt sticks to winning formula
DESPITE the numerous changes the Springboks have made, the Wallabies believe they remain a dangerous side ahead of their second Rugby Championship match in Cape Town on Saturday.
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August 22, 2025
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Sharks’ JP Pietersen wants 80-minute performance
SHARKS coach JP Pietersen says his team will have a good chance of ending their losing streak in the Currie Cup if they can build on the positive patches they have delivered in recent games.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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How women are transforming credit into a tool for empowerment
CREDIT has long had a bad reputation. For years, it’s been associated with financial distress, risky decisions, and debt traps. But South African women are rewriting that narrative. Through careful, deliberate borrowing, many are using credit as a too! for resilience — enabling education, covering unexpected emergencies, and building a more financially secure future for their families. More than 50% of credit granted in South Africa today goes to women.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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More change at grassroots and university cricket, pleads Khaka
PROTEAS Women’s fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka is pleased with the development of women’s cricket in the country and believes the next area of focus should be grassroots and university level.
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August 22, 2025
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Swedish steel takes on South African dust
New Volvo South Africa MD Grant Locke, recently returned from 18 months in Sweden, has been brought into the position to steady the ship and ensure that the brand continues to have a strong local presence.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
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Tata Motors returns to South Africa with first shipment of vehicles in six years
INDIAN multinational automotive group, Tata Motors, has sent its first shipment of nearly 500 vehicles to South Africa after a six-year long hiatus.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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The ANC’S rudderless leadership and poor track record
PRESIDENT Ramaphosa’s assertion that the purpose ofhis national dialogue is to outline the role and responsibilities of the state shows just how rudderless the ANC has become, thereby rendering it ineligible to be anywhere near the levers of governance.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Reds face hostile reception at Newcastle
LIVERPOOL can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday, amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak.
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August 22, 2025
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Consumers to dig deep as food prices reach 18-month high amidst meat, vegetable price hikes
SOUTH Africa's consumers are bracing for more challenging times as the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised concerns regarding a significant rise in consumer food price inflation, which surged to 5.5% in July 2025, up from 4.7% in June.
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