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Independent on Saturday
'Born Free' journalists share their hopes for SA's future
A HISTORIC and meaningful day is ahead of us: June 16th, this day is celebrated annually to remember the Soweto Uprising march when the youth of 1976 fought for equality, justice and freedom against the Bantu education system.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Volkswagen recalls Polo and Taigo vehicles
THE Volkswagen Group South Africa has recalled over 100 of its vehicles due to safety concerns.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Trump can keep troops in LA for now
NEW YORK
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
What SA students are eating and why its alarming
UNIVERSITY students have limited spending money and their schedules are packed. Many are adapting to new lifestyles on campus. Eating a healthy diet is crucial: a poor diet leads to reduced concentration, lower grades and increased stress.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Hamilton supports Vasseur amid Ferrari's challenges
FERRARI woes aside, Lewis Hamilton believes that team Principal Fred Vasseur is the man to lead them through the dark tunnel of imbalance they find themselves in. Hamilton was speaking to the press in Montreal, Canada ahead of the 10th race of the season.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Bulls have the firepower to conquer Leinster 'mission impossible'
THE Bulls haven't lost in the United Rugby Championship in eight matches.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Why cosymaxxing is the ultimate winter trend for comfort seekers
AFTER a long day, there’s nothing quite like slipping under a warm blanket and savouring a moment of peace.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The role of fathers in a time of youth unemployment
IN A country where the future of its youth feels increasingly uncertain, the absence of opportunity is a weight that affects not only the young but also the fathers who strive to guide them.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Leinster coach Cullen wary of Bulls 'siege mentality'
LEINSTER coach Leo Cullen has warned his team not to have a “false sense” of security that they will beat the Bulls in Saturday's United Rugby Championship final in Dublin (6pm SA time start).
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
How South Africans over 60 are funding their dream holidays
AFTER decades of meetings, milestones and making sure everyone else was taken care of, many South Africans over 60 are finally placing themselves at the top of the priority list.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Glowing axolotls could help humans regrow limbs
WITH a silly smile and frilly gills, the axolotl has wriggled its way into the hearts of millions, becoming a popular aquarium pet and pop culture icon in video games, children’s books and toy stores.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Spain cracks down on Airbnbs
AS TRAVELLERS set their sights on Spain's sun-soaked and culturally rich cities this summer, they must tread carefully after a new clampdown on Airbnb lodgings.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Feast of fun for Father's Day
IT’S FATHER’S Day tomorrow, a day set aside to honouring and spoiling dads and father figures.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The SA government's lack of political will is a hinderance
THE most pressing issue facing early childhood development in South Africa is the lack of political will by the government to meet the needs of young children.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Keshan Rambarun: redefining concert dining in Cape Town
A KWAZULU-NATAL chef is redefining the way Capetonians are eating. And he doesn’t skip a beat. Executive chef at the Grand Arena, Keshan Rambarun, is redefining the culinary experience for concertgoers with an approach that melds gourmet flavours with the street food culture.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
A stroll down South Beach
The building visible on the South corner of West and Marine Parade is Belmont Apartment Block, designed by architect Alfred Arthur Ritchie McKinlay in 1927 and featured the city’s famed Berea style.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Sir Jim Ratcliff's successful take on modern rugged classic 4x4
THE INEOS Grenadier has been with us for a while now but it still turns heads wherever it goes, especially in the off-road community and more so among those that have a soft spot for the original Land Rover Defender.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The importance of financial planning for young people
MORE young South Africans are prioritising wellness through therapy and fitness, but they continue to overlook financial well-being, and it is costing them more than they realise.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Can you really snack your way to a stronger booty?
WITH social media buzzing about the so-called glute diet, the question arises: Can what you eat really shape and firm your backside? While the concept sounds appealing, experts say it’s not quite that simple.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Can't sing like Beyoncé? No worries, you still have more to gain, keep at it
IF THERE is a song in your soul, sing it out loud, whether in your car on your morning commute or at karaoke with friends.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Understanding the financial habits of youth
THE financial landscape for young South Africans is rapidly evolving, shaped by economic pressures, shifting priorities, and a growing reliance on digital financial tools.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The battle on antisemitism: Fighting prejudice with prejudice
BLURRED LINES
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Travel in superstar style like Bonang and Beyoncé
MANY of us work all year to be able to afford a holiday, so why not make the most of it and travel wisely. Local and international celebrities have honed their travel routines to perfection.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Japanese businesses use goats for wellness, workplace healing
FACILITIES and companies in Japan are keeping goats for their gentle and friendly nature and their spiritual healing effect.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Insights from celebrity dads
CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
From banking to cooking: Kim Bagley's journey to culinary success
FROM chopping onions, peeling vegetables and cutting meat, Kim Bagley, a food content creator, owes much of her grounding in the kitchen to her mom, Beryl Bagley.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Dutch girl footballers tackle knee injuries
FIFTEEN-year-old Esmee Stuut sprints between cones on a football pitch in the Netherlands, her every movement captured on camera as part of a study into a crippling knee injury that affects girls more than boys.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Dystopian Joburg is GodZille's last roll of the dice
LIKE or loathe her — not many are neutral on the matter — it doesn’t much matter. Even at the age of 74, Helen Zille remains a force of nature and her mayoral candidacy in Johannesburg would be a political game-changer with ripples beyond the rehabilitation of a dystopian urban wasteland.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The alarming rise of R25bn illicit booze trade in SA
SOUTH Africa is facing a dangerous surge in the illicit alcohol trade, now worth over R25 billion, with mounting consequences for public health, consumer safety, and the national economy.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
South Africa's real crisis isn't crime -it's lawlessness
LAWLESSNESS, not crime, will be the demise of us. And when you understand the difference, you'll agree.
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