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Proteas demolish England in opener
THIS has been Keshav Maharaj’s winter. A World Test Championship medal, backed up with his coronation as South Africa's Cricketer of the Year, then honoured with the Proteas Test captaincy followed by his ascent to the lofty perch as the No 1-ranked ODI bowler in the world.
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September 03, 2025
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De Bruin: The Bok Women coach who actually cares
SWYS de Bruin has always been a different breed as a rugby person - both as a coach and as a television pundit.
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September 03, 2025
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Late December to hit the perfect note
THE fourth event on an eight-race program at today’s Hollywoodbets Durbanville is the Gallop TV Progress Plate over 1400m, and there's talent aplenty.
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September 03, 2025
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Devolution of policing powers is a self-serving strategy
Is the DA genuine with its call or simply playing politics?
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September 03, 2025
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RBIDZ champions energy transition at BRICS Business Forum in Brazil
THE BRICS Business Forum convened on July 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - bringing together high-profile business leaders, policymakers and professionals from member countries to deliberate on persistent issues shaping the development agenda of the BRICS bloc.
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September 03, 2025
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6 tips to extend the lifespan of your cellphone
PHONE SMARTS
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September 03, 2025
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Cachalia, Masemola to submit 121 police dockets to the Madlanga Commission
FOLLOWING a meeting between Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, it was agreed that the 121 dockets linked to the political killings task team would be submitted to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
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September 03, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay shares skin cancer battle raises awareness for sun safety
WHEN a celebrity opens up about a health battle, it does more than make headlines; it sparks conversations we often avoid.
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September 03, 2025
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Soweto mother of murdered six-year- Old welcomes life sentence for killer
THE Samane family and the community of Orlando East, Soweto, have welcomed the sentencing of convicted rapist and murderer, Phethe Simiao, to two life terms by the Gauteng South High Court sitting in Johannesburg.
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September 03, 2025
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Motus Holdings reports significant turnaround in second half performance
MOTUS Holdings saw a significant turnaround in the second half of its financial year, with better sales, profit margin recovery, and improved operational efficiencies, following focused management actions after a muted first half.
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September 03, 2025
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Mngqithi welcomes uncertainty
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP
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September 03, 2025
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South Africa's richest are spending nearly half their income on debt
SOUTH Africa's top earners are said to be under growing financial pressure, with new data showing they spend nearly half of their income on debt repayments.
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September 03, 2025
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Bok women hungry for another victory
THE notion that the Springbok Women would relax for Sunday's final Pool D encounter against France at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, with their place in the World Cup quarterfinals already secured, was dispelled in no uncertain terms by SA flyhalf Libbie Janse van Rensburg.
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September 03, 2025
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Lessons from Poland: It will soon be home to its first small modular reactor
LET'S follow Poland and resurrect our pioneering spirit
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September 03, 2025
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State says Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala a flight risk
VUSIMUZI ‘Cat’ Matlala’s relationship with Brown Mogotsi, his alleged elaborate plan to lure his former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, and lump payments he allegedly made to some of his co-accused form part of the evidence that has been gathered by the police.
2 min |
September 03, 2025
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Springboks focused on present as they take aim at All Blacks
THE past is the past, and the Springboks won't rely on their recent victories over the All Blacks, thinking it will help them secure a win on Saturday in Auckland.
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September 03, 2025
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De Lille denies claims of ‘protecting corruption’ in SA Tourism board
TOURISM Minister Patricia de Lille yesterday challenged her detractors for accusing her of protecting corruption in South African tourism, calling on them to provide the evidence to the Hawks.
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September 03, 2025
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Scaling back on Dial-a-ride service will worsen poverty
LAST year we celebrated three decades of democracy in South Africa. For the 3.3 million persons living with disabilities, democracy means having access to opportunities that would promote their full participation in society, and in this way, circumvent neglect and discrimination.
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September 03, 2025
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Ackerman believes Dolphins have match winners to succeed ahead of new season
DOLPHINS top-order batter Marques Ackerman believes that the KwaZulu-Natal-based team has an abundance of match winners, a feat that the 29-year-old believes will bring them success in the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season.
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September 03, 2025
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Mbalula slams SACP’s plan to contest 2026 elections
ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, has launched a scathing attack on the SA Communist Party (SACP), calling its decision to contest the 2026 local government elections outside of the ANC-led alliance a “monumental disaster” and a threat to the unity of the liberation movement.
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September 03, 2025
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Kim Jong Un’s bulletproof train
AN OLIVE-green North Korean train, emblazoned with a gold stripe, carried leader Kim Jong Un into China yesterday for a grand military parade that President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will also attend.
3 min |
September 03, 2025
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Barloworld investigation finds zero US sanctions violations
BARLOWORLD said Tuesday that an investigation had not uncovered any US sanctions violations in its operations, but there were “apparent violations of US export controls, which the company takes seriously and is addressing.”
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September 03, 2025
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Pedestrian awarded R2.6 million for life-altering injuries after road accident
AFTER a devastating accident, a pedestrian will receive R2.6 million in compensation from the Road Accident Fund for permanent cognitive and behavioural changes.
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September 03, 2025
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A reflection on Chief Justice Maya's first year as SA's top judge
CHIEF Justice Mandisa Maya made history one year ago as she became South Africas first female top judge, and overall, she has scored big wins, but the role’s heavy demands risk pulling her away from the court.
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September 03, 2025
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National Consumer Commission reveals alarming violations by retailers
THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has uncovered noncompliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in KwaZulu-Natal, revealing retailers selling expired food, mislabelled products, and failing to display prices.
1 min |
September 03, 2025
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Small businesses in SA under strain
Stats SA data shows a rise in liquidations in July
3 min |
September 03, 2025
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Shoprite's annual revenue exceeds R250bn, creates thousands of jobs
Analysts say giant retailer has outperformed other retailers in terms of growth
3 min |
September 03, 2025
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Court finds police liable for man's suffocation
THE taxpayer will once again have to foot the damages costs of more than R2.6 million awarded to the partner of a Nigerian citizen who was, on the face of it, suffocated to death by members of the police during a raid at his home.
2 min |
September 03, 2025
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NESTLE SACKS CEO OVER OFFICE RELATIONSHIP
SWISS food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”.
1 min |
September 03, 2025
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South Africa’s battle against Foot and Mouth Disease: Progress and challenges
MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen said that they are making progress in addressing the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa.
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