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Observations on the parent-teenager relationship
HE or she who escalates has lost, be it the parent or teenager.
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May 20, 2025
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New initiative to collect data on foreign national public service workers
THE South African government has launched a data collection initiative targeting foreign nationals in public service to enhance governance and national security, and to address public concerns about undocumented workers.
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May 20, 2025
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Bulls, Stormers have great stats but can they make it count?
AMERICAN author Mark Twain famously liked to quote former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli on the limitations of using numbers to forecast the future: “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
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May 20, 2025
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Verstappen pulled off another flawless Italian Job
RED Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive win at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, reaffirming his title credentials with a flawless drive that left McLaren trailing.
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May 20, 2025
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Africa's digital future lies beneath the surface of fibre
DESPITE the AI-fuelled headlines and promises of satellite connectivity, Africa's digital transformation still depends heavily on physical infrastructure: optical fibre cables.
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May 20, 2025
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Does Spurs v Man United final expose flaw in format?
ON THE BALL
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May 20, 2025
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Sundowns are the strongest warriors - Cardoso
MAMELODI Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso believes his team is ready to meet the challenge posed by Egyptian newcomers Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final, describing his players as “the strongest warriors” destined for greatness on the African stage.
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May 20, 2025
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NPA to proceed with Omotoso appeal despite his departure from SA
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced yesterday that while it has noted the departure of Timothy Omotoso from South Africa, it will still proceed with the appeal on the acquittal judgment.
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May 20, 2025
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Amajita conquer Africa! SA's youth continue to rise
THE investment that has been made in the growth of South African youth football paid off on the continental stage on Sunday, as the Under-20 men's national team won the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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May 20, 2025
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UIF's lifeline for SA Post Office workers
Partnership aims to protect nearly 6000 jobs
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May 20, 2025
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How stress and anxiety disrupt sleep and mental health
STRESS and anxiety are part of life, and most of us have dealt with them at one point or another.
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May 20, 2025
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Malema criticises Finance Minister's forthcoming budget speech
EFF leader Julius Malema has expressed scepticism about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's upcoming budget speech, calling for a shift in economic planning.
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May 20, 2025
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Struggling Welsh rugby must see the writing on the wall
THE rock bottom for Welsh rugby continues to plunge ever deeper as two of the Principality’s four professional franchises, the Ospreys and Scarlets, refuse to sign an agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) regarding a way forward.
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May 20, 2025
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High Court rules asylum seeker detention unconstitutional
THE legality of processes that have denied new asylum seekers access to the asylum system since around November 2023, leading to the arrest, detention, and deportation of asylum seekers without a refugee status determination interview, has been declared unconstitutional.
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May 20, 2025
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Tanzania's Lissu appears in court for treason
TANZANIAN opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared in court yesterday for his latest hearing in a treason trial in which he faces a potential death penalty.
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May 20, 2025
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UNLOCKING ADULT FRIENDSHIPS: MASTER THESE 5 SOCIAL SKILLS TO EXPAND YOUR CIRCLE
IN TODAY'S age of individuality and “cutting people off for peace”, many adults find themselves yearning for meaningful friendships. Scroll through social media, and you'll find countless posts from people lamenting how difficult it is to make friends as an adult.
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May 20, 2025
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Sharks' flyhalf injuries raise concerns before Munster clash
THE break currently being enjoyed by the South African United Rugby Championship teams could not have come at a better time for the Sharks, who find themselves without a fit fly-half.
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May 20, 2025
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Veteran coach bids for KZN Athletics presidency
VETERAN athletics coach and educator Christopher White has announced that he will challenge for the presidency of KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) when nominations open, citing a need for reform, accountability, and a renewed commitment to athlete development.
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May 20, 2025
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FSCA moves forward with COFI Bill as concerns mount over bank account terminations
THE Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has confirmed that it is moving forward with the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill, which aims to provide a fair process for bank account closures.
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May 20, 2025
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More than 100 critically endangered vultures die in poisoning incident
DELIBERATE ACT
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May 20, 2025
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RAMAPHOSA'S HIGH STAKES US VISIT
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa and some of his Cabinet ministers will be hoping to get a favourable reception in the US this week. Ramaphosa is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in a bid to reset relations between our two countries.
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May 20, 2025
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Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
FORMER US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is reviewing treatment options, his office said yesterday.
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May 20, 2025
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Warning: Beware of information from Grok and other chatbots
LAST week Grok, the Elon Musk xAI powered chatbot, lost its mind.
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May 20, 2025
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Trump to hold call with Putin
US President Donald Trump was to hold a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin yesterday as part of his long-running effort to end the war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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May 20, 2025
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Crying on the inside? Discover the real reason behind that lump in your throat
WE'VE all been there: you're watching a deeply emotional movie, reminiscing about a bittersweet memory, or dealing with a heartfelt conversation, and suddenly, there's that unmistakable lump in your throat.
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May 20, 2025
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Granny on final path to claim deed to her family home
A GAUTENG granny who has been hailed as an inspiration, as she is the first black woman to pave the way for others who were in the past denied the right to own land to now rightfully claim what is theirs, will ask the court to officially register her family home in her name.
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May 20, 2025
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Journalism writes the script
WILL Preakness Stakes winner Journalism face off with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in the Belmont Stakes?
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May 20, 2025
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Spotlight on Lancaster House
THE BBC notes that Lancaster House, in London — venue for all kinds of far-reaching decisions — has a very European feel to it.
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May 20, 2025
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Onezwa Mbola's cookbook dream comes true - get ready to cook sustainably
THE moment we've been waiting for has arrived. Social media sensation and beloved food content creator Onezwa Mbola is set to unveil her much-an-ticipated debut cookbook, a treasure trove of culinary delights grounded in the principles of sustainability and slow living.
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May 20, 2025
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UK-EU set to seal ties since Brexit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to seal a deal for closer ties with the EU at a landmark summit yesterday opening a new chapter after Britain's acrimonious exit from the bloc five years ago.
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