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KZN cop convicted of murdering his son after mistaking him for intruder
A KWAZULU-Natal police officer has been convicted of murder after he shot and killed his 25-year-old son, mistaking him for an intruder.
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October 16, 2025
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Water and Sanitation department confirms uMngeni-uThukela probe
THE Department of Water and Sanitation has launched an investigation into the affairs of uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) following a string of allegations of wrongdoing against the water authority.
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October 16, 2025
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The state of township entrepreneurship: A R1 trillion opportunity
THE value of the township economy is estimated at R1 trillion a year, but a new survey finds that nearly 80% of township businesses are unregistered, which excludes them from access to finance, formal markets and digital tools, that could enable them to grow.
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October 16, 2025
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Labour violations uncovered in northern KZN
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY blitz in Ndwedwe, under the Ilembe District in northern KwaZulu-Natal, revealed the exploitation of foreign nationals for cheap labour on local farms and in shops.
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October 16, 2025
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Observations on human behaviour
HERE are a few things I have observed over the years about people:
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October 16, 2025
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SASSA rolls out biometric registration and digital income verification
THE South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) in KwaZulu-Natal has made significant progress in modernising its social grant service delivery through the implementation of digital income verification and biometric registration.
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October 16, 2025
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England's flawless qualification sets up thrilling quest for World Cup glory
THOMAS Tuchel has completed his first task as England manager with ease as the Three Lions became the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup yesterday.
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October 16, 2025
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Fifa chief would back moving games: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Fifa chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.
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October 16, 2025
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Are Proteas Women becoming the best chasers?
MUCH like the men’s team at the 1999 Cricket World Cup, this Proteas Women's side is becoming rather good at chasing down scores, despite bad starts on a number of occasions.
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October 16, 2025
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Indigenous foods give a taste of healthier, ‘better future’
They hold immense potential to enhance food security and dietary diversity
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October 16, 2025
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Hunt's experience vs Dladla’s knowledge in DBN derby
THIS Saturday’s Durban derby showdown between new boys Durban City and the pride of the KwaZulu-Natal province AmaZulu, is more than just another Betway Premiership clash. For Simo Dladla, now AmaZulu’s assistant coach, it is a reunion with familiar faces - he meets for the first time the very side he lifted from the Motsepe Foundation Championship into the big league.
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October 16, 2025
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Debt reform could unlock $320bn and save lives across Africa, new analysis finds
AS GLOBAL financial leaders gather in Washington, D.C. this week for the annual World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings, a new analysis from the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is drawing attention to the human cost — and potential human benefit — of reforming the world’s debt system.
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October 16, 2025
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South Africa looks to China for R400m stone fruit exports in diversification drive
SOUTH Africa's fruit industry is celebrating a major breakthrough after the Department of Agriculture signed a historic stone fruit trade protocol with China, opening the Asian market for five key fruit types - apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes — for the first time.
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October 16, 2025
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Global debt threat: IMF urges smarter public spending for SA
A troubling picture of deteriorating fiscal conditions emerges around the world
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October 16, 2025
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Broos’ plan came together beautifully for Bafana
“BUNCH OF LOSERS!”
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October 16, 2025
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CEO Zak Callisto outlines Karooooo's strategy for subscription growth
KAROOOOO, in its second quarter, began to meet a commitment it made to its investors to accelerate subscription revenue growth, said the CEO and founder Zak Callisto.
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October 16, 2025
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Dutch far-right leader on campaign
DUTCH far-right leader Geert Wilders said yesterday he was returning to the campaign trail, days after he stopped appearing in public due to a threat from jihadist-inspired attackers in Belgium.
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October 16, 2025
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PNB 2025 4's Champions crowned
THE weekend of October 11 and 12 delivered bowls worthy of the final Port Natal Bowling Championship of the 2025 season, with thrilling finishes and sportsmanship that reminded everyone why the game endures.
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October 16, 2025
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Ethan Hooker eager to make Kings Park roar again as Sharks eye Ulster scalp
AFTER a bruising tour that yielded no wins but plenty of lessons, the Sharks are back home and determined to reignite their United Rugby Championship campaign when they host Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday (4pm kickoff).
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October 16, 2025
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Investing in women is the smartest economic decision
NAADIYA MOOSAJEE
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October 16, 2025
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POPCRU to host national summit to address police killings
THE Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has announced plans to convene a national summit on police killings, describing the continued attacks on law enforcement officers as a “senseless slaughter” that demands urgent national attention.
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October 16, 2025
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Remuneration rises for CEOs and CFOs across JSE Top 200 – PwC
TOTAL remuneration for executive directors increased over the past year, with chief exectives (CEOs) and chief financial officers (CFOs) seeing median increases of 8% and 19%, respectively, according to PwC’s 2025 Directors Remuneration and Trends report that looked at the executive pay across JSE Top 200.
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October 16, 2025
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CYRIL’S MAUMELA SAGA FAR FROM OVER
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s contradictory versions about his knowledge of suspected Tembisa Hospital looter Hangwani Maumela suggest that he has not fully disclosed his ‘encounters’ with him - and that’s problematic.
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October 16, 2025
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Afghan officials say 15 civilians killed
FIFTEEN civilians were killed and dozens wounded in fresh clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials said yesterday.
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October 16, 2025
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Broos confirms Bafana 2026 exit
HUGO Broos will walk away from Bafana Bafana after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a tenure that has restored belief, pride, and purpose in South African football.
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October 16, 2025
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Ancelotti admits Brazil 'mentally collapsed' in shock defeat to Japan
COACH Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil “mentally collapsed” in their 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday and warned that they need to learn from their mistakes before the World Cup.
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October 15, 2025
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BAFANA COME UP TRUMPS
IN the heartbeat of Mpumalanga — Nelspruit — the sun shone brightly on Hugo Broos and his Bafana Bafana boys as they successfully knocked on God's window to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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October 15, 2025
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Gauteng Health head suspended amid Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal
GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended Lesiba Arnold Malotana, the head of Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness, with immediate effect amid mounting pressure over ongoing investigations into corruption and irregular tenders at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital.
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October 15, 2025
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Tharisa reports strong 4th performance with increased PGM and chrome production
THARISA, the mining company dual-JSE and London Stock Exchange listed mining company reported a strong fourth quarter performance after higher mining, milling, grade and recovery metrics boosted chrome and platinum production.
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October 15, 2025
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Sourcing the right talent
TALENT marketplaces are essentially “matchmakers” that connect large businesses with the right type of talent for their immediate project or contract role needs.
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