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Farrell faces selection headaches and challenges ahead of first Test
BRITISH and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is welcoming the selection headaches posed by their demolition of a combined Australia~New Zealand side in Adelaide, calling it “exactly what we want”.
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July 14, 2025
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ROMANCE IS NOT DEAD: IT'S JUST EVOLVED! EXPLORE THE NEW LOVE LANDSCAPE
WE'VE all heard it before, romance is dead.
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July 14, 2025
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Farm worker dies in immigration raid
A FARM worker has died after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California, his family said at the weekend.
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July 14, 2025
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Automotive sector struggles with declining production and sales
THE National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) has voiced serious concerns regarding the automotive sector's negative performance, highlighted in the recent manufacturing production and sales report released by Statistics SA for May.
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July 14, 2025
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Tia's post-divorce glow-up: redefining self-worth and embracing healing
SISTER Sister star Tia Mowry has bravely opened up about her transformative journey following her recent divorce from actor Cory Hardrict.
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July 14, 2025
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KZN Education Department urges students to prepare for matric exams
WITH just 100 days until the start of the 2025 Matric examinations, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has urged the thousands of students expected to write to buckle down and study.
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July 14, 2025
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South Africa risks missing out on millions in tax due to a lack of cryptocurrency regulation
Half-a-billion rand. That's the minimum in extra tax the South African Revenue Service (Sars) could collect if local regulators made a single regulatory change and designated cryptocurrencies as an onshore asset.
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July 14, 2025
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MAS shareholders reject asset sales amid takeover bids
THE shareholders of MAS, the JSE-listed property company that is the target of two takeover bids and shareholder concerns about board governance, on Friday voted against resolutions to sell off the company’s central and eastern retail Europe assets.
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July 14, 2025
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Trump's US tariffs on BRICS reflect deeper fears of Chinese dominance
Trump using tariffs on BRICS countries as a red herring to stifle perceived influence of China
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July 14, 2025
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School feeding scheme programme to be critically reviewed for better outcomes
THE Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced plans to review the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) to ensure it is managed efficiently and provides quality food to pupils.
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July 14, 2025
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Erasmus continues to lead Springbok tactical evolution
LOVE it or hate it, head coach Rassie Erasmus will continue to innovate as the Springboks look to find the smallest edge on the rugby field to take their game to the next level against opponents.
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July 14, 2025
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Why migration must be a priority for decision makers and planners
MILLIONS of people are leaving their home countries to permanently live in another country every year. During 2024 the number of international migrants stood at 304 million.
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July 14, 2025
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Mandela Day should be about how we show up daily
We must find and create moments that expand and enhance our human experience
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July 14, 2025
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Rassie: SA in 'a good mental space' ahead of Tri-Series
ONE of the first things Shukri Conrad did after taking on the Proteas Test job two and half years ago was to ring up Rassie van der Dussen.
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July 14, 2025
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Eye-popping risks: what you should know about cosmetic eye colour surgery
SCROLLED through TikTok or Instagram lately? You might have spotted someone showing off brand-new ocean-blue eyes — except they weren't born that way.
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July 14, 2025
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Merlier sprints to win as Van der Poel falls short
TIM Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France in Chateauroux yesterday, capitalising on a doomed but valiant breakaway effort from Mathieu van der Poel, who was caught in the final kilometre of a searing day of racing.
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July 14, 2025
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Brait optimising investments in Virgin Active and New Look
PRIVATE equity investment firm Brait is focused on positioning its remaining big investments, which include control of Virgin Active and a shareholding UK fast fashion retailer New Look, for asset realisation or unbundling.
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July 14, 2025
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Three suspects caught stealing eThekwini Municipality's electrical assets
THREE suspects are expected to appear in court soon after being caught in Buffelsdraai with eThekwini Municipality's electrical infrastructure valued at just under R100 000.
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July 14, 2025
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Asia leads in renewable energy growth while Africa lags - Irena
THE Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) on Friday shows that despite renewables capacity growing by over 15% in 2024, the growth gap widens across regions.
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July 14, 2025
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G20 a chance for SA to redefine global leadership
AS SOUTH Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in just a few months, it steps onto the world stage during some of the most turbulent and unpredictable periods in recent history, marked by global conflicts, economic instabilities, and shifting power dynamics.
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July 14, 2025
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Mexico slams Trump threat of 30% tariff
Mexico slammed US President Donald Trump’s latest threat of 30% tariffs at the weekend as an “unfair deal,’ according to a government statement.
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July 14, 2025
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KZN Human Settlements' unveils plans to tackle housing for flood victims
THE Department of Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal has announced detailed plans aimed at addressing accommodation for people displaced by disasters.
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July 14, 2025
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Reds pay emotional tribute to Jota at Preston
DIOGO Jota was hailed as “a champion” on Sunday by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, as the Reds returned to action for the first time since the Portuguese forward’s tragic death, securing a 3-1 win over Preston in a preseason friendly.
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July 14, 2025
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How South Africa's system now punishes the honest, and protects the powerful
SOUTH Africa has not collapsed. It has been inverted. What once punished wrongdoing now protects it. What once honoured the honest now humiliates them. What once upheld truth now turns it into a liability. We are now living in what can only be called the age of the unpunished where accountability is an illusion and wrongdoing is a stepping stone not a stumbling block.
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July 14, 2025
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Gelant remains upbeat despite title loss in Durban 10K
ELROY Gelant remains positive despite failing to defend his Absa Run Your City Durban 10K title on Sunday morning, with the World Athletics Championships the bigger picture for the celebrated South African marathon record holder.
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July 14, 2025
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Rassie's Bok plans to be tested against Georgia
THE Springboks will look to give a few guys more caps in the final mid-year Test against Georgia in Nelspruit.
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July 14, 2025
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Commission to probe police corruption allegations
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu placed on a leave of absence
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July 14, 2025
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FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
STEALING TIME
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July 14, 2025
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Two spoons of sugar for Thisiswhatitmeans
THISISWHATITMEANS has grown an extra leg since taking to the rejuvenated Hollywoodbets Greyville poly
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July 14, 2025
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How reimagining the Public Works portfolio can drive South Africa's economic growth
PUBLIC Works can and must become an enabler of state renewal and inclusive economic growth.
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