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Confronting racism in our schools
BLATANT and brazen acts of racism are still heard in the hallways of our schools and learning institutions.
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July 21, 2025
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Kennedy Road residents receive aid after devastating fire
RESIDENTS of the Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban have been given food parcels, blankets and mattresses following a deadly fire that claimed two lives in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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July 21, 2025
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ELLIS HAILS BANYANA'S GRIT AFTER SHOOTOUT TRIUMPH OVER SENEGAL
BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis cut a calm but proud figure on Saturday night after guiding her team to the semifinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a 4-1 penalty shootout win over Senegal.
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July 21, 2025
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Scheffler seals first Open title in commanding fashion
SCOTTIE Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush yesterday, notching his fourth Major success.
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July 21, 2025
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Mpophomeni project will boost water and sanitation security in KZN Midlands
THE Water and Sanitation Department has taken another step towards addressing issues of water and sanitation security in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands with the commissioning of the Mpophomeni Wastewater Treatment Works, a project valued at R450 million.
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July 21, 2025
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How African investment leadership can play a key role in a post-aid world
IN A WORLD where development finance is undergoing a profound shift, Africa’s financial institutions are quietly but powerfully redrawing the playbook.
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July 21, 2025
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BHP delivers record iron ore, copper production amid global uncertainty
BHP delivered record iron ore and copper production, demonstrating resilience of the business amid global volatility and uncertainty, CEO Mike Henry said on Friday.
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July 21, 2025
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AI hallucinations call for heightened vigilance
SOCIETY is witnessing a growing enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its accompanying tools.
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July 21, 2025
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Etzebeth not done yet: Boks' enforcer still burning to wear No 4
THE bad news for the Springboks' chief rivals is that Eben Etzebeth's competitive fire burns brighter than ever and he is determined to hang onto his iconic No 4 jersey for as long as possible.
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July 21, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s collapse fuelled by government mismanagement
ZIMBABWE, once a prosperous and agriculturally rich nation in southern Africa, experienced one of the most devastating national collapses in modern history, driven largely by government mismanagement, corruption and repression.
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July 21, 2025
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'The greatest day of my life' as Baby Boks
JUNIOR Springbok captain Riley Norton said team unity and passionate defence combined to produce “the greatest day of my life” as New Zealand were beaten 23-15 in the final of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy on Saturday night.
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July 21, 2025
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Mbalula defends ANC's step-aside rule
Secretary-general says there is no selective application
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July 21, 2025
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Nodada set for top-flight return with ambitious Durban City
THABO Nodada is edging closer to a return to topflight football after being spotted in the colours of newly-promoted Betway Premiership side Durban City FC during a preseason friendly against Golden Arrows on Saturday night.
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July 21, 2025
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Golden Fireballs finally ignite in League triumph
GOLDEN Fireballs coach Dr Elsje Jordaan was thrilled to finally get the monkey off their backs with a thrilling victory over the Free State Crinums in yesterday's Telkom Netball League final at the Durban ICC.
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July 21, 2025
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Fraudulent inspectors targeting shop owners
THE Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is warning of criminal conduct by individuals who are going to businesses claiming to be inspectors from the department.
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July 21, 2025
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Why Mandela Day cannot be a time of celebration amid ongoing challenges
General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's report card of the 6th of July to the nation was not a statistical release of crime but one which discusses what the drivers of crime and how that plunges South Africa into what would be a failed state.
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July 21, 2025
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Erasmus faces selection puzzle ahead of squad announcement
RASSIE Erasmus will name his 36-man squad tomorrow for the upcoming Rugby Championship matches against Australia and the big question is who will miss out, given the Springboks' current embarrassment of riches.
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July 21, 2025
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Court dismisses Khosa’s NSFAS challenge
FORMER board chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas), Ernest Khosa, has lost a court case in which he wanted the court to order the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) to remove the report implicating him in corruption from its website.
3 min |
July 21, 2025
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Tensions rise as SANDF criticises National Treasury over military funding
THE National Treasury has fired back that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), saying that it has allocated an additional R10 billion to its R57.2bn budget in the 2025/26 financial year.
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July 21, 2025
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Safety violations were flagged days before George building collapse
TWO days before the deadly George building collapse, which claimed the lives of 34 people, a contractor observed unusual building movements and vibrations on the roof slab.
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July 21, 2025
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G20 Finance Ministers commit to policy cooperation for global prosperity
THE Third Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) has committed to international policy cooperation, aimed at further promoting global prosperity.
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July 21, 2025
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FlySafair pilots face lockout amid strike vote fallout
FLYSAFAIR is poised for significant flight disruptions in the next two weeks following a decision to lock out around 200 pilots for seven days on the back of industrial action starting on Monday.
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July 21, 2025
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KwaZulu-Natal agricultural union urges disaster declaration as foot and mouth disease spreads
THE KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) has intensified its calls for KwaZulu-Natal to be declared a disaster area, with concerns growing over the escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that threatens the province’s livestock sector.
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July 21, 2025
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Joshlin Smit's mother and accomplices set to appeal life sentences
MISSING 6-year-old Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, together with her kidnapping and human-trafficking accomplices, will appeal against their conviction and sentence in the Western Cape High Court next month.
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July 21, 2025
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Wellens wins in style as Pogacar keeps yellow on fiery stage
TIM Wellens of UAE Team Emirates conquered the heat and hills of Stage 15 with a 45km solo charge to victory in Carcassonne yesterday, bringing home a fifth win for the dominant team at this year's Tour de France.
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July 21, 2025
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No life without water: attacks threaten communities
FROM his monitoring station on a remote hill in the occupied West Bank, water operator Subhil Olayan keeps watch over a lifeline for Palestinians, the Ein Samiyah spring.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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THE REAL RISKS YOUNG WOMEN FACE IN THE AGE OF LIKES
WE SHOULD talk about it more: the subtle way scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook can alter what young women believe they need to do, and even risk, to feel loved and seen.
4 min |
July 21, 2025
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Liberation Day to record highs: The hidden strength in SA equities
IN A WORLD beset by geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and economic uncertainty, equity markets have continued to surprise on the upside. For South African investors, the post - \"Liberation Day’ rally has revealed a hidden strength in local equities that defies the broader narrative of emerging market vulnerability.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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Hyprop vs PK Investments: A competitive landscape for MAS shareholders
SOUTH African REIT, Hyprop Investments, on Friday formally entered the bidding for JSE-listed Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) retail and mixed-use property company MAS, by releasing the terms of a share and cash offer.
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July 21, 2025
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SA reassures on trade ties with Russia amidst looming US tariffs
Trump's statement triggers panic for countries trading with Russia, including South Africa
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