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South Africa denies Russian naval training vessel Cape Town port entry
TARIFF TALKS
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August 08, 2025
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FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
CAUTION SIGNALS
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August 08, 2025
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New BELA Act Regulations affirm right to education for undocumented children
CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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August 08, 2025
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Border Management Authority responds to call to ditch original vet certificates
THE Border Management Authority (BMA) has defended its continued requirement for original paper-based veterinary health certificates for poultry imports.
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August 08, 2025
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KZN man almost buries doll, believing it is his deceased baby
A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Mandeni on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast is still reeling in shock after nearly burying a doll believing it to be the body of his recently “deceased” child.
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August 08, 2025
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Experience luxury on a budget
WHEN Chery was introduced back into the country only a few years ago, many raised their eyebrows following their first cheap and nasty offerings.
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August 08, 2025
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Sharks XV aim for Currie Cup redemption with Junior Springbok talents
THE Sharks XV reflected deeply on a disappointing week ahead of their third-round Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Durban (5.10pm kickoff) tomorrow afternoon.
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August 08, 2025
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US millionaire gored to death by buffalo
ASHER Watkins, a millionaire from the US, was gored to death by a buffalo he was hunting in Limpopo this Sunday.
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August 08, 2025
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South Africa not ready to lower voting age to 16
THE United Kingdom's announcement that it will lower the voting age to 16 ahead of its next general election has stirred fresh debate on the matter in South Africa ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
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August 08, 2025
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PSL 2025/26 SEASON - FANS MATTER TOO!
THIS weekend marks the official start of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) 2025/2026 season after a long two-month break, which, in another world, would have been enough to iron out some thorny issues from last season.
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August 08, 2025
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Metair Investments navigates market challenges with strategic restructuring
METAIR Investments, a leading motor component manufacturer in South Africa, restructured, rightsized and closed certain operations in the six months to June 30, which enabled it to navigate market shifts and volume variability.
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August 08, 2025
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Challenges in issuing title deeds to residents
RESIDENTS in illegal occupation of houses, deceased estates and problems with the township register are some of the factors hindering the roll out of title deeds to residents of Trenance Park, north of Durban.
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August 08, 2025
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Alarming R2bn rise in debt owed to KZN municipalities
RATEPAYERS in KwaZulu-Natal are struggling to pay their accounts, with their debt to municipalities having increased by more than R2 billion in just three months.
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August 08, 2025
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Trump announces 100% chip tariff, pressuring Asian producers
DONALD Trump has announced a 100% tariff on semiconductors from firms that do not invest in the United States - sparking volatility in Asian chipmaker shares Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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South Coast shad madness is in full swing
IT’S HERE! The BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION of the last few decades kicks off in a week, so the window to register is limited! 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.
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August 08, 2025
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Durban's thespian of many talents
And my extra penguin-like perception
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August 08, 2025
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Women face greater retirement challenges, reveals Discovery data
FEWER than 10% of South Africans retire with enough money to maintain a comfortable standard of living, according to news data from Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits.
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August 08, 2025
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TFG share price falls 7% even though sales have perked up since June
THE Foschini Group’s (TFG) share price plunged over 7% on Thursday morning after the clothing and accessories retailer reported that June sales in its TFG Africa segment had flattened, following a first eight weeks of strong sales for the 2026 financial year.
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August 08, 2025
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The rise and fall of the Trump-Musk alliance
THE Trump-Musk bromance was short-lived, typical of the fast-paced, glitzy Hollywood lifestyle of America.
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August 08, 2025
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Significant loss for Bok Women as Dumke steps away from rugby
THE Springbok Women were dealt a blow ahead of their Rugby World Cup campaign with experienced flanker Lusanda Dumke taking a breather from the game due to medical reasons.
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August 08, 2025
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Sign off on the Treaty Of Paris
Hollywoodbets Scottsville now on Sunday
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August 08, 2025
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Trump likely to meet Putin ‘soon’
DONALD Trump said he could meet with Vladimir Putin “very soon,” following what the US president described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.
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August 08, 2025
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Four sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Ladysmith municipal engineer
THE SAP's Political Killings Task Team has secured convictions and life sentences for four individuals involved in the 2019 murder of Alfred Duma Local Municipality official Oscar Hlatshwayo.
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August 08, 2025
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Macpherson opens criminal case amid IDT bribery scandal
PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case at the Cape Town Police Station following shocking allegations of corruption and bribery involving senior officials at the Independent Development Trust (IDT).
3 min |
August 08, 2025
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How to build strong business networks and partnerships
AS A BUSINESS owner, your network is more than a list of contacts - it’s a growth engine.
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August 07, 2025
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Reflections on death and the importance of connection
I RECENTLY attended the funeral of my wife's beautiful niece, Lenushka, who succumbed to that dreaded illness, cancer, in the prime of her life.
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August 07, 2025
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Why women's mental health should always take priority
Early intervention improves outcomes for conditions including depression
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August 07, 2025
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Hotaru will make it tough
A fillies and mares 80 handicap over 1200m is the highest rated race in an interesting eight race meeting on the Vaal straight course today.
4 min |
August 07, 2025
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Hot dogs in Pennsylvania
HOT DOG buddy, hot dog buddy-buddy... to quote from the old song —a truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate highway in the US after a crash that briefly clogged the heavily travelled artery in both directions, according to the Associated Press.
2 min |
August 07, 2025
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Bavuma deserved the SA Cricketer of the Year award on merit
FOR years my colleagues up on the Highveld have been boasting that Joburg is where it's at.
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