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Mashimbyi: Proteas Women can be even better after series win
RECENTLY appointed Proteas Women coach Mandla Mashimbyi was chuffed with his team’s performance in the Caribbean, after defeating the West Indies 2-1 in an ODI series on Tuesday night.
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June 19, 2025
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Cabinet's decision on Israeli Embassy closure looms
THE Cabinet is expected to decide by the end of the year on the potential closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria.
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June 19, 2025
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Rassie: Venter's Bok call-up not a block on Scotland
THE Springboks did not select Boan Venter to block him from representing Scotland in the future.
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June 19, 2025
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Brait plans exit from New Look amid UK fashion struggles
INVESTMENT holding group Brait is actively exploring exit options for its stake in UK fashion retailer New Look, it said on Wednesday, as the underperforming asset continues to weigh on its portfolio amid a broader strategic reshaping following its 2024 recapitalisation.
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June 19, 2025
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Bok hugs are just different, says Kolisi on Lood de Jager return
THE Springboks are in high spirits ahead of the first international match of the season against the Barbarians in Cape Town next Saturday.
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June 19, 2025
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Global energy transition shows progress but faces mounting challenges - WEF
A NEW report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed encouraging advancements in the global energy landscape, marking significant strides towards secure, equitable, and sustainable energy sources.
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June 19, 2025
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How South African small businesses can compete with big brands
COMPETING with well-known brands can feel like an uphill battle. They have bigger budgets, broader reach, and stronger brand recognition.
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June 19, 2025
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Sipho Pityana calls for probe into SA Reserve Bank's independence after Absa debacle
\"So we have a leadership of the Reserve Bank who are capable of being ordered around by Maria Ramos,\" asks Pityana
4 min |
June 19, 2025
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United to face Arsenal, Liverpool take on Bournemouth in EPL openers
LIVERPOOL will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.
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June 19, 2025
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Shukri feels there's so much more to come from SA
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad feels that that there is more that the Test team have to offer, despite despite their brilliant performance at Lord's last week to clinch the World Test Championship crown.
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June 19, 2025
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Kagiso Trust marks 40 years of transformative development in South Africa
ON 9 JUNE 2025, the Kagiso Trust proudly commemorated its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of unwavering commitment to enhancing education, fostering socio-economic development, and strengthening civil society and local governance.
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June 19, 2025
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South Africa's small business revolution: over 200 000 entrepreneurs boost growth by R500m
IN A REMARKABLE testament to resilience and innovation, South Africa's small business sector is undergoing a transformative boom, as highlighted in Yoco's latest 2025 Exchange report.
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June 19, 2025
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Bulls and Sharks lead SA in URC, while Stormers and Lions struggle
SOUTH Africa’s four sides in the United Rugby Championship achieved mixed results during their season, with only the Bulls and Sharks reaching the final four as the Stormers bowed out in the quarter-finals.
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June 19, 2025
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WE DARE NOT FAIL FLOOD VICTIMS AGAIN
WHEN the South African government declared the national state of disaster to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, tenderpreneurs with the help of their cronies in government and the ANC started lining their pockets.
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June 19, 2025
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Sundowns found right emotions in Ulsan win, says Cardoso
BRING on Borussia Dortmund, right?
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June 19, 2025
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Vibe SA can avoid the rush
THE Vaal has an eight race meeting today and in the races down the straight the low draws should be advantageous by trends with the outside rail in by 12m, although at the last meeting on this course, when the outside rail was in by a lesser amount, the high draws turned out to be advantageous, so it is not a given.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
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Call for Minister to suspend penalties for motorists amid driving licence backlog
AN APPEAL has been made to Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, to waive fines and temporary licences for those whose new driving cards are stuck in the ongoing backlog.
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June 19, 2025
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Hawks face crippling staff shortages
THE Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, was operating with almost half the personnel provided for in its organogram, divisional commissioner Patrick Mbotho said yesterday.
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June 19, 2025
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Toyota files R6.5bn lawsuit against KZN government for flood damages
Transnet, the KZN DoT and eThekwini Municipality accused of failing in their duty to maintain infrastructure
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June 19, 2025
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Why South African men are dying seven years sooner than women
IN A WORLD where health discussions dominate conversations, one silent crisis stands out: men’s health across South Africa.
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June 19, 2025
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The future of solar PV in South Africa: Insights from industry experts
SOUTH African Photovoltaic Industry Association (Sapvia) in an interview with Business Report said that they believe there is still a big future for the Solar PV industry despite a significant reduction in loadshedding by Eskom.
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June 19, 2025
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Ladies shine at Umhlanga Classic lawn bowls
THE highly anticipated annual Umhlanga Ladies' Classic Tournament took place last weekend, once again confirming its status as a premier event on the sponsored lawn bowls calendar.
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June 19, 2025
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CHERRY ANO LOOKS SET FOR A FRUITFUL SUNDAY AT HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE
THE R650 000 KwaZulu-Natal Breeders Mile heads the 10race programme at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday 22 June and the former East Cape star, Cherry Ano, looks set to take home the lion's share of the purse for Owner-Breeder, Henning Pretorius. Cherry Ano, a 5yo son of Cape Town Noir, has won eight of his twenty five starts, with six of these victories coming over 1600 metres. Cherry Ano has had three starts in KwaZulu Natal since being relocated to the Summerveld-based stable of Wendy Whitehead and his last two starts have been most encouraging.
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June 19, 2025
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Consumer prices in South Africa poised to rise amid global pressures and Middle East conflict
CONSUMER prices in South Africa are expected to tick upwards on the back of global pressures and rising oil prices in the wake of escalating war in the Middle East.
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June 19, 2025
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Cricket victories, political struggles divide SA's psyche
A playbook of the challenges ahead and our courage to overcome these
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June 19, 2025
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Court rules against bank in foreclosure case for union leader Vavi's home
THE Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, has rejected an application by Standard Bank to authorise the foreclosure of a mortgage bond it granted over the primary residence of South African Federation of Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and his wife, Norma.
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June 19, 2025
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Is Liam Jacobs' defection to Patriotic Alliance a betrayal?
LIAM Jacobs' sudden and unexpected defection to the Patriotic Alliance begs the question, why?
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June 18, 2025
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Ramaphosa's national Dialogue - a solution or a smokescreen?
‘HELLO, fellow South Africans. I have an important announcement to make. It should warm you up in these very cold times.
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June 18, 2025
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Deterioration of the justice system in South Africa
I HAVE had the privilege of practising uninterruptedly in the legal profession for 48 years, serving in various spheres of the judiciary, including that of chief magistrate and practising attorney.
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June 18, 2025
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Midlands cricket celebration
THE folk of Howick last Sunday celebrated the national cricket side's thrilling victory over Australia to win the World Test Championship with their own thriller of a match between two local sides Glen Eagles and the Amber Ramblers.
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