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Ramaphosa discusses peace building with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has met His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, in Rome, where he called for a renewed global spirit of solidarity, equality and justice in the face of rising conflict, deepening inequality and environmental crisis.
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November 10, 2025
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IDAC head faces chilling death threat during corruption inquiry
INDEPENDENT Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, advocate Andrea Johnson, recounted chilling details regarding a death threat she received.
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November 10, 2025
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Proteas gain invaluable experience despite series loss
THE Proteas' journey to the 2027 World Cup took a major step forward, despite the visitors falling on the wrong side of 2-1 ODI series reversal to Pakistan, according to stand-in coach Wandile Gwavu.
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November 10, 2025
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Unlock the secrets of untranslatable emotions: words you never knew you needed
HAVE you ever tried to describe a feeling so specific, so delicately human, that no English word could quite hold it?
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November 10, 2025
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Pumas run riot to crush Wales
ARGENTINA overpowered Wales 52-28 in Cardiff Cardiff yesterday as home coach Steve Tandy's first game in charge of the national side ended in a comprehensive loss.
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November 10, 2025
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Remains of officer slain in 2014 Gaza war to be returned
ISRAELS military chief pledged at the weekend to bring home the remains of an officer killed more than a decade ago in Gaza, after media reports that Hamas had pinpointed the location of his body following a search green-lit by Israel.
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November 10, 2025
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South Africa needs new tools to win the war against tender corruption
THE scale of procurement corruption in South Africa is staggering. Whilst we have made progress in rebuilding institutions like the South African Revenue Service and removing ourselves from the Financial Action Task Force grey list, the reality is that corruption in public procurement remains deeply entrenched, sophisticated, and extraordinarily damaging to our economy and society. There is even speculation that Covid exacerbated the problem by exposing weaknesses in the State and emboldening other fraudsters to broaden the looting.
4 min |
November 10, 2025
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Boks overcome red card to honour Kolisi's 100th
SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi said his team’s statement victory over France on Saturday night was not only special for him in his 100th appearance for his country, but incredible for the team.
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November 10, 2025
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Premier advocates for community action against KwaMashu crime
AS CRIME continues to plague communities across KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Thamsanga Ntuli took a stand at a recent imbizo in KwaMashu, highlighting the achievements of the Inanda community in reducing crime.
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November 10, 2025
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Court denies Zurenah Smit's bid to dismiss murder charge
CONTRACT KILLING
2 min |
November 10, 2025
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See It Again makes the news again!
Picture: Race Coast/Candiese Lenferna
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November 10, 2025
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Rassie hails Bok composure after mauling French in Paris
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus has praised his players for holding their nerve after a dubious red card to Lood de Jager left them playing the second half of their match at the Stade de France with 14 men.
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November 10, 2025
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Mixed reaction to matric maths exams
AS THE 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations reach the halfway mark, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has commended the smooth administration of the exams across all nine provinces.
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November 10, 2025
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Three Batswana women rescued from trafficking scam
POLICE have rescued three young women from Botswana who allegedly fell victim to a human trafficking scam after being lured by a syndicate promising them jobs in Sierra Leone, in West Africa.
1 min |
November 10, 2025
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Gallants reach Cup final after penalty drama
MARUMO Gallants will meet Orlando Pirates in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup after beating Golden Arrows 4-2 on penalties at the King Zwelithini Stadium yesterday.
2 min |
November 10, 2025
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Reform, not vengeance is the answer when power is challenged
FRENCH philosopher Michel Foucault came up with the notion of “exemplary vengeance” to describe the approach to discipline typical of the monarchical (pre-democratic) era in Europe.
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November 10, 2025
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Over 100 organisations demand ban on online gambling
IN A HISTORIC show of unity, 107 organisations from South Africa's labour, civic, faith-based and welfare sectors have signed the Civil Society Declaration on the Harm of Online Gambling, calling for a national ban on all forms of online betting.
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November 10, 2025
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PIC tightens oversight after costly Acapulco and Enable Capital deals – chair Masondo
PIC board chairman David Masondo says board has owned up to the bad deals in the past, and is implementing the Mpati Commission recommendations
2 min |
November 10, 2025
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Editor's Note: Please Call Me: The David and Goliath Battle has finally ended
AFTER roughly two decades of legal warfare, public spectacle, corporate brinkmanship and constitutional detours, the long-running battle between Vodacom and Nkosana Kenneth Makate has finally come to an end in the Please Call Me battle.
3 min |
November 10, 2025
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Workplaces should not break employees
Workers' right to dignity is enshrined in South African law
4 min |
November 10, 2025
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The Brief
TRACTOR SALES SURGE 12% AS AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MARKET MAINTAINS STRONG MOMENTUM
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November 10, 2025
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Andre the hybrid making giant strides as Boks outflank opponents
ANDRE Esterhuizen is settling seamlessly into his role as a hybrid weapon in the Springbok setup.
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November 10, 2025
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De Kock reveals rekindled passion for Proteas
JUST on 14 months ago Rob Walter was stumped.
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November 10, 2025
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Why I'm worried about my tween daughter's TikTok beauty obsession
IT STARTED innocently enough - with my tween daughter scrolling through TikTok, giggling at dance challenges and cute animal videos.
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November 10, 2025
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Sephaku Holdings reports mixed results amid cautious optimism in construction sector
SEPHAKU Holdings' construction materials subsidiaries have not yet seen a material uplift in demand for construction materials, but the retail environment for bag sales has improved, said CEO Kenneth Capes on Friday.
2 min |
November 10, 2025
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Forest see a bit of light with first Dyche win
NOTTINGHAM Forest breathed new life into their survival bid with a crucial 3-1 victory over fellow strugglers Leeds, handing Sean Dyche a first English Premier League win that hauled his side to within one point of safety.
1 min |
November 10, 2025
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Ratepayer group's bold plans for local elections
THE eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) has revealed its proposed manifesto to contest in the 2026 local government elections.
1 min |
November 10, 2025
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Now is the hour for the Boks
IT'LL be a long night tomorrow for the damsels of the Pub With No Name, in Morningside, as they wait for the Boks to take the field against France at 10pm, our time.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
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New wastewater treatment works to be built in Umdloti and Umkomaas
THE eThekwini Municipality is set to construct new multi-billion rand wastewater treatment works in the Umdloti and Umkomaas areas, demonstrating its commitment to addressing the city’s sewage infrastructure challenges.
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November 07, 2025
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KOLISI'S MILESTONE MEETS FRENCH FURY
EMOTIONS will be running high at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night when a Springbok team celebrating iconic captain Siya Kolisi's 100th cap run into a France team that is oozing revenge from every pore as they look to avenge their 2023 quarter-final loss to the Springboks at the same venue.
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