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Isak looking forward, Donnarumma replaces Ederson at City
LIVERPOOL striker Alexander Isak vowed to make history with the Premier League champions after finally completing his British-record £125 million move from Newcastle on Monday.
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September 03, 2025
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Brimstone Investment Corporation: Navigating economic challenges with resilience
BRIMSTONE Investment Corporation's headline earnings a share increased by 35% in the year to June 30 from R295.7m, boosted by the 127% increase in the contribution of Sea Harvest and mixed performances from its other investments.
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September 03, 2025
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Biggest winners and losers of record-breaking transfer window
ENGLISH Premier League clubs shattered their transfer spending record this transfer window, with Monday's deadline day one of the most dramatic in the league's history.
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September 03, 2025
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Mixed results for Bidvest as acquisitions pave the way for future business success
BIDVEST’S international services, trading and distribution group operations reported mixed results from its various divisions, but “a great deal of execution went into the year” to June 30, and benefits from this will materialise in coming years, CEO Mpumi Madisa said Monday.
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September 02, 2025
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French rugby boss slams proposed R360 as ‘abomination’
FRENCH Top 14 president Yann Roubert said yesterday the reported rebel club rugby league, R360, would be an “abomination” to the sport.
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September 02, 2025
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Acting positions at KZN hospitals must be filled soon
THE issue of acting chief executive officers (CEOs) in KwaZulu-Natal's (KZN) hospitals is not new, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) now having requested a full breakdown of such at the next meeting of the provincial health portfolio committee.
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September 02, 2025
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New KwaDukuza Municipality Mayor will prioritise service delivery
THE appointment of Clr Sduduzo Gumede as Mayor of KwaDukuza Municipality is a victory for active citizenry and progressive thinking in the ANC General Gizenga Mpanza Region.
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September 02, 2025
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SPRINGBOK WOMEN FACE MASSIVE TEST AGAINST FRANCE
THE Springbok Women, still celebrating their first-ever World Cup quarter-final qualification following a stunning win over Italy, face a formidable challenge on Sunday.
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September 02, 2025
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Broos calm amid injury crisis as Bafana eye crucial qualifiers
HUGO Broos nonchalance in the face of a situation that should have him pulling out strands of his silver hair is further indication of just how good a coach Bafana Bafana have got.
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September 02, 2025
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Activists set sail for Gaza with largest civilian flotilla to challenge blockade
ACTIVIST and grandson of Nelson Mandela, Mandla Mandela, has expressed pride in being part of the largest civilian flotilla to date to attempt to break Israel's siege on Gaza, along with nine other South Africans.
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September 02, 2025
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History will be kind to Neil de Beer
THE death of Neil de Beer, leader of UIM, has gripped many of us with a deep embrace of shock.
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September 02, 2025
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The travesty of demographic disregard for diversity
IT IS not possible to read the headline in the Business Report of August 29, reporting that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) fell short of its job creation target but excelled in transformation funding, without feeling a sense of derision at the prioritisation of ideology ahead of economic growth.
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September 02, 2025
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NSFAS reveals shocking R45bn student debt
WHILE thousands of students still struggle to secure funding, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says billions of rand remain unpaid by former beneficiaries — and it's now demanding graduates start repaying their loans.
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September 02, 2025
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Outrage over steeper power price hikes
Eskom, Nersa deal will see electricity tariff increases rise even higher
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September 02, 2025
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From dominance to disruption in the tech landscape
WE HAVE just witnessed one of the most bizarre developments in the history of technology. It involves a technology company that defined an era. Fast Company is documenting the history of Intel and its impact on society as artificial intelligence is challenging its grip on power. Here's our first stab at the history of technology companies as outlined by Harry McCracken.
4 min |
September 02, 2025
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Archbishop Makgoba: Critics of national dialogue defend interests of middle class
ANGLICAN Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has urged communities across South Africa not to allow politicians to take control of the National Dialogue.
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September 02, 2025
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Sibiya adds affidavit in fight to reclaim post, fight suspension
SUSPENDED deputy police commissioner, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, has used the tensions between acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to strengthen his fight for reinstatement.
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September 02, 2025
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Government intervention withdrawn in northern KwaZulu-Natal municipality
THE KwaZulu-Natal Government has reversed its decision to place the Umkhanyakude District Municipality under administration.
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September 02, 2025
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Malawi's fuel woes hang over election
IN EARLY morning gloom, a long line of vehicles winds around the lone fuel station in Dedza district in central Malawi, one of many overnight queues for petrol across the country.
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September 02, 2025
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Suspected uMlazi taxi hitman arrested for brutal murder
DETECTIVES from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Taxi Violence Unit have arrested a suspected hitman believed to be linked to a brutal taxi-related killing in Montclair.
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September 02, 2025
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Nabi's men shine as Chiefs go five games unbeaten
KAIZER Chiefs have ridden on the wave of consistency and tactical balance to open the Betway Premiership season with a five-game unbeaten streak.
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September 02, 2025
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National Dialogue cost slashed from R740m to R441m
THE National Treasury has announced a significant reduction in the cost of the National Dialogue, slashing the budget from R740 million to an estimated R441m, excluding unexpected expenses.
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September 02, 2025
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SA's vehicle exports face challenges despite domestic sales surging to near 6-year high
VEHICLE export volumes in South Africa are anticipated to come under increased pressure in the near term as the sector continues to adjust to higher tariff barriers to the United States market in spite of rising by 6.2% in August.
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September 02, 2025
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‘The Factory’ reset by sacking Ten Hag
BAYER Leverkusen have sacked man- ager Erik ten Hag after just two Bun- desliga matches in charge, the club announced yesterday.
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September 02, 2025
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Xi, Putin round on West at summit
PRESIDENTS Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin took turns yesterday to swipe at the West during a gathering of Eurasian leaders for a showpiece summit aimed at putting Beijing front and centre of regional relations.
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September 02, 2025
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Khloe Kardashian’s stem cell therapy: wellness breakthrough or celeb indulgence?
IN A WORLD where health and wellness trends often blur the lines between innovation and exclusivity, Khloe Kardashian's recent journey into Muse stem cell therapy is sparking both curiosity and controversy.
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September 02, 2025
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Ford's retrenchment plans spark fears of broader job losses in sector
500 jobs on the line at manufacturing operations in Ggeberha and Silverton
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September 02, 2025
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Snyman set for Barrett battle, Boks chase history
RG SNYMAN is looking forward to his reunion with Jordie Barrett, but this time around the duo will face each other on Saturday when the Springboks and All Blacks clash in the first of two Rugby Championship Tests in Auckland.
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September 02, 2025
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Reds maintain perfect start as City struggle and United edge win
LIVERPOOL boast the only perfect Premier League record three games into the new season after Dominik Szoboszlai’s brilliant free-kick secured a 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal at Anfield.
2 min |
September 02, 2025
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Mnqqithi slams referees after Chiefs defeat, calls for VAR in Premiership
GOLDEN Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has taken aim at match officials in the Betway Premiership, accusing referees of inconsistency and favouritism after his side's defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in Durban on Saturday.
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