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Toyota Cup clash more than a friendly for Chiefs
PRESEASON tournaments may not necessarily be a true indicator of what is going to transpire in the season proper. But they set the tone for what's to come and give supporters an indication of how ready their team is for the campaign.
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July 23, 2025
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Pensioner, 70, finds hope after tragic loss
AFTER enduring the tragic loss of her grandchild, a 70-year-old Christinah Mahlangu was happy to receive a new home from the City of Tshwane and Palesa Coal Mine during a ceremony held in the Zithobeni Heights near Bronkhorstspruit area on Tuesday.
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July 23, 2025
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France jails 3 in champagne slave case
A FRENCH court this week jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions.
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July 23, 2025
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Man used fake documents to buy R500K vehicle, then disappeared
A 29-YEAR-OLD man, Mthobisi Shezi, appeared before the Delmas District Court in Mpumalanga on Monday after allegedly purchasing a Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicle (SUV) using fraudulent documents.
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July 23, 2025
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Probe into vandalism at Wellington Cemetery
POLICE have launched an investigation into a shocking case of malicious damage to property after the Wall of Remembrance at the Wellington Cemetery was vandalised, leaving dozens of niches defaced and some cremated remains removed.
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July 23, 2025
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MISSIONARY WORK AND COLONIAL EXPLOITATION
EUROPEAN colonial powers - Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and others - not only invaded African lands but did so while accompanied by missionaries who claimed to bring salvation to the “heathen”. The fusion of mission and empire turned Christianity into both a spiritual doctrine and a political tool of control.
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July 23, 2025
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EFF praises progress in DJ Sumbody murder case
THE EFF has welcomed the arrest of the four suspects linked to the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody.
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July 23, 2025
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Top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza
FRENCH Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot yesterday called on Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months of war.
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July 23, 2025
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Paret-Peintre lands first French Tour stage win
VALENTIN Paret-Peintre became the first French winner on this year's Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 yesterday, pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish.
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July 23, 2025
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Makua looking forward to fronting up to haka
FACING up to the haka for any rugby player is one of the highlights of their international careers.
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July 23, 2025
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Migrants tortured in El Salvador
VENEZUELA announced a probe this week into torture claims by 252 migrants the US had sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison where they said they were beaten, sexually abused and fed rotten food.
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July 23, 2025
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Ramaphosa axed Nkabane to secure Appropriation Bill
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa was compelled to yield to the DA's pressure to dismiss Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane to secure the Appropriation Bill's passage today.
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July 23, 2025
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‘The Customs Man’ exposes the true cost of corruption
IN HIS debut novel The Customs Man, former customs official Zain Aboobaker offers an unflinching dive into the hidden world of smuggling, corruption and the deeply personal cost of doing the right thing in a compromised system.
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July 23, 2025
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Former FNB consultant jailed for stealing R245K from elderly client’s account
THE Ggeberha Regional Court has handed down a five-year prison sentence to Lusanda Gloria Qose, a former sales and service consultant at First National Bank (FNB), for her involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme that exploited a vulnerable senior citizen’s banking profile.
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July 22, 2025
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Zuma's visit to Morocco 'betrayal' of Western Sahara
FORMER South African President Jacob Zuma’s recent visit to Morocco has ignited controversy and divided opinions, with some describing it as a “betrayal” of the Western Sahara.
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July 22, 2025
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COURT BATTLE LOOMS OVER CITY'S BUDGET
Fixed charges 'contravene the legislative framework for municipal tariffs'
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July 22, 2025
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Ramokgopa: Electricity is becoming a 'luxury'
ELECTRICITY and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the cost of electricity in South Africa is \"unsustainable\" and is driving many households into energy poverty.
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July 22, 2025
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Banyana and Nigeria in winner-takes-all semi
TWO of Africa's premier women's football nations will go toe-to-toe on tonight when South Africa meet Nigeria in a blockbuster Wafcon semifinal at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 6pm.
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July 22, 2025
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SA's role in reshaping global governance
THE recent BRICS declaration on artificial intelligence marks a critical shift in the global digital agenda.
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July 22, 2025
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Johannes-Haupt confident in Bok Women
LAURIAN Johannes-Haupt feels when she faced up to the mighty Black Ferns haka at the Women's Rugby World Cup back in 2010, the women's game was virtually unrecognisable from the high-impact professional sport it has now transformed into.
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July 22, 2025
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Begin your property journey successfully
PROPERTY has long held a special place in the hearts of South African investors. It offers something that other asset classes can’t: security, long-term growth, and the ability to leave behind a legacy.
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July 22, 2025
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Youth must get involved in politics to transform lives
IN EVERY generation, a call emerges - a call to rise, to challenge the status quo, and to build a better future. Today, that call is louder than ever, and it is directed squarely at the youth.
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July 22, 2025
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Rouge, Nakai, Moozlie serve power and swagger on Juicy’
SOUTH African hip hop just got a serious dose of bold energy, power and unapologetic flair with Juicy — the latest high-octane single from rapper Rouge, featuring fellow heavyweights Nadia Nakai and Moozlie.
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July 22, 2025
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Libya commander wants to force global engagement
LIBYA'S eastern authorities recently expelled a senior European delegation ina move analysts say was meant to send a message: the unrecognised administration backed by military leader Khal-ifa Haftar cannot be ignored.
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July 22, 2025
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Ellis hails Banyana's grit after shootout triumph
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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Wellens wins in style
TIM Wellens of UAE Team Emirates conquered the heat and hills of Stage 15 with a 45km solo charge to victory in Carcassonne on Sunday, 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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Reimagining Superman: fresh take on the iconic hero
IT'S been almost 50 years since Christopher Reeve starred in Superman, the 1978 movie that spawned what is now an endless spigot of superhero movies.
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July 21, 2025
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Viljoen defends 400m title with new lease of life
MARLIE Viljoen felt like her world had come crashing down during a recent injury-enforced spell on the sidelines. As she gears up to defend her 400m title at the FISU World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, on Monday, she realises it may have been a blessing in disguise.
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July 21, 2025
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The revolution is devouring its children
IN 1793, journalist Jacques Mallet du Pan wrote, about the French Revolution, that “Like Saturn, the revolution devours its own children.\" For the revolution ushers in the season of unrealistic ideals, unjustified losses and often wanton destruction.
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July 21, 2025
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Stevie Wonder puts sight rumours to rest
LEGENDARY musician and cultural icon Stevie Wonder has finally spoken out, putting to rest the persistent rumours that have followed him throughout his extraordinary life and career — namely, that he is not blind.
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