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Influencer scandals, star proposals and more
THIS week, the spotlight swung from high-profile engagements to concerning matters that had the internet buzzing.
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August 29, 2025
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Togo animators take pride in tales told without help
WATCHING over the dozen illustrators, editors and voice actors working at his animation studio in Togo, Boris Kpadenou hailed how they brought truly African tales to life without any outside help.
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August 29, 2025
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CTIJF unveils forums to empower women
THE Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has initiated a new monthly discussion series aimed at fostering gender equality and sustainability within the music and entertainment industry.
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August 29, 2025
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KIDNAPPING TRAUMA BRINGS MOMS TOGETHER
Victims find solace in sharing their stories
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August 29, 2025
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Cape Town adventurers conquer Mt Kilimanjaro
FIVE adventurers from Strandfontein and Pelican Park successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, after a gruelling climb.
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August 29, 2025
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Worship, wine and symphony orchestra in the Mother City
CITY Praise 2025 Worship the King at the City Hall offers a weekend of contemporary and classic Christian worship, uniting Cape Town voices for an extraordinary night of praise to be enjoyed by the whole family.
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August 29, 2025
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Asian markets react to Nvidia's earnings amid China concerns
ASIAN markets were mixed yesterday after AI powerhouse Nvidia's quarterly earnings beat expectations but its shares slipped over worries about the company’s stalled business in China.
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August 29, 2025
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Judge Makhubele misconduct finding referred to Parliament
CHIEF Justice Mandisa Maya has referred the finding of gross misconduct against suspended Judge Nana Makhubele to Parliament, paving the way for possible impeachment proceedings.
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August 29, 2025
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South Korea central bank holds interest rates
SOUTH Korea kept interest rates unchanged yesterday while nudging its growth forecast slightly up, as the country faces high house prices and uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff war.
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August 29, 2025
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All Blacks, Springboks’ recent struggles make Eden Park cliffhanger too close to call
THE Springboks have arrived in Auckland to face the All Blacks in arguably the best possible psychological state after a sobering series against the Wallabies.
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August 29, 2025
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Aseza Hele: Bok Women's heroine South Africa needs
ONE suspects that the average South African couldn't give two hoots about the Kansas City Chiefs. After all, in the world of sport - whether the Americans would like to admit it or not - American football doesn't really resonate with many outside of the US.
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August 29, 2025
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Education trust makes R7.2bn offer for Curro Holdings
AN EDUCATION trust founded by PSG founder and Capitec co-founder, Jannie Mouton, has made a R7.2 billion offer to acquire all of Curro Holdings, South Africa's biggest private education company.
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August 29, 2025
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Sassa implements biometric system for new beneficiaries
THE SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) will introduce compulsory biometric enrolment for new beneficiaries starting in September.
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August 29, 2025
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Broos backs young Bucs defender for World Cup push
AS the countdown begins for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made a bold inclusion in his final 23-man squad: young and promising Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
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August 29, 2025
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Victims of SA's 'house of horrors' case find hope as trial approaches
AFTER nearly eight years, the wheels of justice have gained momentum as the oldest sex abuse case in the country is expected to start trial in the Wynberg Regional Court next month.
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August 29, 2025
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Family of Macassar taxi violence victim tell of their loss
A MACASSAR family is mourning the loss of a 56-year-old driver, who was shot and killed at a busy taxi pickup point on Tuesday morning following a feud between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) over the Khayelitsha-Somerset West route.
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August 29, 2025
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Veteran Fourie’s return on the cards as WP seek first win
WESTERN Province could introduce several United Rugby Championship (URC) players over the next two weekends in the Currie Cup as they look to finish the competition on a high.
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August 29, 2025
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Bok Women ready to counter Italian flair
GROUND zero.
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August 29, 2025
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Community rallies for justice for slain mother
THREE suspects who were arrested and charged with the murder of a mother who was stabbed and her body dumped at the Wolfgat Nature Reserve in Mitchell’s Plain, may not be identified until they complete an identity parade.
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August 29, 2025
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Prince wants batters to put the foot down in England white-ball series
ASHWELL Prince may have arrived in England with one eye still closed after the long flight from Sydney and the other squarely focused on his trip to Anfield to watch his beloved Liverpool face off against Premiership rivals Arsenal on Sunday, but the Proteas batting coach was pretty clear about the approach he wanted his charges to adopt in the upcoming three-match ODI series.
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August 29, 2025
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Warning issued over Madlanga Commission delay
THE postponement of the Madlanga Commission into criminality, political interference and corruption of law enforcement, favours those implicated to interfere with evidence and intimidate witnesses.
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August 29, 2025
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Pirates aim to build on recent form against the Chilli Boys
ORLANDO Pirates will travel to Gqeberha aiming to build on their recent winning momentum when they take on Chippa United in the Betway Premiership at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday (3pm kickoff).
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August 29, 2025
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China to bolster non-Western alliances at summit, parade
CHINA’ President Xi Jinping will host world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India’s Narendra Modi from Sunday for a summit before a huge military parade as he seeks to showcase a non-Western style of regional collaboration.
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August 29, 2025
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Frustration for Nabi as he returns to Chiefs dugout with a draw
KAIZER Chiefs' coach Nasreddine Nabi walked away from the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night feeling a twinge of regret following his side's goalless draw with rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
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August 29, 2025
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Malema guilty of hate speech, court rules
EQUALITY ACT
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August 28, 2025
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All Blacks loom large, but Pumas could be real threat for Boks
WHILE the Springboks embark on the Goliath-sized task of battling the All Blacks in back-to-back Tests on New Zealand soil, it's understandable that most of the discourse will focus on the massive challenge ahead.
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August 28, 2025
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Everyone deserves a second chance – even Van Niekerk
MAE West was an incredible woman. Years ahead of her time. The American actress and singer was an outspoken feminist and social progressive who directly challenged censorship and societal norms.
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August 28, 2025
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Car dealership must refund customer, faces penalties over defective vehicle sale
A CAR dealership will have to refund a client the purchase price of a vehicle and pay an administration penalty fee of R50000 after the Western Cape High Court confirmed it had contravened a section of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
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August 28, 2025
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Amorim: Man United not ready for Europe
MANCHESTER United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted his team was not ready to play in Europe this season.
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August 28, 2025
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BRICS: The industrialisation of Africa
MAYA Nikolskaya is acting director of the Centre for African Studies of the Institute for International Studies at MGIMO University, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She is an expert of the Russian International Affairs Council, a member of the Expert Council on the Development and Support of Comprehensive Partnership with African Countries under the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the Commission on International Development Assistance of Rossotrudnichestvo and the Valdai Discussion Club. Since 2019 she has been teaching the Swahili language at MGIMO University.
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