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Peyper: Boks seeking clarity over breakdown
SPRINGBOK laws and discipline advisor Jaco Peyper says the Boks have approached World Rugby's refereeing department for clarity on “one or two things” ahead of Saturday’s second Test against Italy — particularly around the breakdown, where the team was outplayed in the series opener.
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July 08, 2025
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WILL RAMAPHOSA LEAD SA OUT OF POLICE MESS?
WHETHER one approves or disapproves of the manner in which KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has exposed allegations of corruption in the high echelons of the police, there can be no doubt that his lancing of the boil will force the powers that be to deal decisively and directly with the crisis.
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July 08, 2025
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Lizzo's transformation: from curves to confidence, no quick fixes here
AMERICAN singer and rapper Lizzo has taken to Instagram to address the rampant speculation surrounding her weight loss and to share the realities of her personal transformation journey.
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July 08, 2025
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Gauteng prison infiltrated by organised crime syndicates
SOUTH African prisons have become hotspots for organised criminal syndicates who smuggle cell phones and other gadgets that are used to scam South Africans and demand ransom from the families of kidnapped victims.
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July 08, 2025
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25-year jail term handed to Magaqa's killer
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the family of former ANĆ Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa have welcomed the effective 25-year prison sentence given to a man convicted of his murder.
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July 08, 2025
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McLaren hold firm in the rain as Hulkenberg ends 239-race wait to step up
SILVERSTONE delivered its signature drama once again — the skies wept, the wind whispered uncertainty, and strategy sheets were tossed into chaos. On a rain-slicked circuit that punished hesitation and rewarded nerve, McLaren stood tall, extending their grip on both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.
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July 08, 2025
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'DD' Mabuza: a master tactician in SA's brutal political terrain
He moved like a predator in tall grass, striking only when the odds were perfect
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July 08, 2025
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Jota's tragedy a wake-up call: Our sporting heroes are human too
THE tragic passing of star Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been a stark reminder of how we often perceive our sporting idols as objects, not people.
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July 08, 2025
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Mulder joins an exalted list with magnificent triple ton
ON Day two of the second Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 — just 33 runs shy of Brian Lara's iconic quadruple century — to record the highest individual score by a South African in Test cricket.
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July 08, 2025
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Primary Health Properties' rental income rises, showcasing robust growth
PRIMARY Health Properties (PHP), a leading investor in modern primary care facilities in the UK and Ireland, in a trading update released on Monday said improving rental growth and stabilisation in yields underpin valuation growth.
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July 08, 2025
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Mobeni Heights residents face boundary change fight
I FEEL sorry for the residents of Mobeni Heights.
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July 08, 2025
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Trump hosts Netanyahu, hopes for Israel-Hamas deal
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected yesterday to meet US President Donald Trump, who expressed hope for a “deal this week” between Israel and Hamas that sees hostages released from the Gaza Strip.
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July 08, 2025
The Mercury
Dumbledore can wave his wand
AIN could play the leading role at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon given the torrential rains over the past week. The official going has been posted as heavy with pen readings of 33 so any further rain could scupper the meeting.
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July 08, 2025
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Merlier edges Milan as crashes mar Tour de France
BELGIAN sprinter Tim Merlier edged Italy’s Jonathan Milan at the line to win stage three of the Tour de France in Dunkirk yesterday, as Mathieu van der Poel retained the overall lead.
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July 08, 2025
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A taste of the ‘July’
THE Hollywoodbets Durban July has come and gone, but its effect on the racing fan usually lingers and perhaps attracts a few more to take an interest in a sport rooted in history
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July 08, 2025
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Djokovic battles back in front of Federer
NOVAK Djokovic said it was “good to break the curse” in front of Roger Federer after coming from a set down to beat Alex de Minaur and reach his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Monday.
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July 08, 2025
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YOUR GUIDE TO SURVIVING FLU SEASON IN SA
THE South African Medical Association is expressing concern about a significant increase in flu cases as winter's icy grip takes hold of South Africa.
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July 08, 2025
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Award-winning geologist uncovering Earth's secrets
IN THE 1997 action film “Dante's Peak”, Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate seismic activity beneath a long-dormant volcano.
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July 08, 2025
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Study links childhood obesity to early onset of serious health conditions
A NEW study by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) has found that childhood obesity is driving an alarming rise in chronic health conditions previously only seen in adults.
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July 08, 2025
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Ambitious plan by government to plant a million trees on Heritage Day
AS PART of its National Greening Programme, South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced an ambitious plan to plant one million trees on September 24.
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July 08, 2025
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Hunt and Middendorp in Durban City talks
DURBAN City have turned to two of South African football’s most experienced figures in a bold move to establish themselves in the Betway Premiership.
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July 08, 2025
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Internet access: A basic need, not a luxury
TODAY, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water.
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July 08, 2025
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Blues aim for final but must overcome Silva’s Big Flu
CHELSEA'S young side are targeting a place in the final of the Fifa Club World Cup when they take on Fluminense in the last four today, with the Brazilian team marshalled by former Blues defender Thiago Silva, who is still going strong at the age of 40.
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July 08, 2025
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Nkandla to benefit from project to develop unused rural land
PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli yesterday officiated the handover of previously unused, long dormant land to the Nkandla Local Municipality to support the development of a shopping centre that will create jobs and boost local economic activity.
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July 08, 2025
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Probe launched after officer caught allegedly drunk in viral video
POLICE in the North West have launched an urgent investigation after a TikTok video surfaced showing a uniformed officer allegedly intoxicated while on duty.
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July 08, 2025
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How Trump's business ventures conflict with his presidential duties
PRESIDENT Donald Trump just launched a fragrance called Trump Victory 45 - 47, part of the \"Fight Fight Fight Collection\".
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July 08, 2025
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An open letter to the president: A call for accountability
SIR, At the outset, let me state that your presidency, now spanning into a third term, albeit the second term being a partial one, has been an utter and bitter disappointment.
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July 08, 2025
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Creecy unveils six key targets to enhance South Africa's transport capabilities
TRANSPORT Minister Barbara Creecy has unveiled a bold strategy aimed at improving South Africa's transport sector's freights and goods handling capacity and to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation sectors over the next four years.
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July 08, 2025
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Banyana begin Wafcon title defence with statement win
BANYANA Banyana kicked off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title defence with a 2-0 win over Ghana at Honneur Stadium in Morocco yesterday.
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July 08, 2025
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Dramatic finish at 2025 Durban July as The Real Prince steals the show
THIS year’s Durban July, run at Greyville Racecourse on Saturday, July 5, was full of drama and excitement, ending in a breathtaking duel between Eight on Eighteen and The Real Prince.
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