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Root questions pink-ball Test
ENGLAND'S Joe Root on Sunday questioned whether the Ashes needed a pink-ball Test, while expressing confidence in his ability to score heavily in the day-night clash against Australia in Brisbane.
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December 01, 2025
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50 up! Reinach eyes 2027 Rugby World Cup
COBUS Reinach is targeting the 2027 Rugby World Cup after reaching 50 caps for the Springboks with a stellar performance in the 73-0 rout of Wales on Saturday in Cardiff.
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December 01, 2025
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Hanover Park community clash with cops over illegal firearms
A ROUTINE gun-related arrest in Hanover Park exploded into violence at the weekend when a group of residents allegedly attacked law-enforcement officers, pelting them with stones and attempting to disarm them.
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December 01, 2025
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'Big Brother Mzansi' reunion promises drama
YOU'VE seen the Siyamosha and Umlilo seasons, which brought both chaos and fire.
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December 01, 2025
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Pearl Thusi discusses her journey into music
A TRUE Jill of all trades, Pearl Thusi has already made her mark in acting, entrepreneurship, and DJing, and is now extending her reach by venturing into the world of music as a singer.
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December 01, 2025
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Crisis as over 117 000 girls gave birth in 2024/25
DURING an Indaba on Adolescent Pregnancy, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel revealed that in the period 2024/25, 117,195 girls aged 10-19 gave birth and emphasized the importance of children knowing they cannot legally give consent to sex at the age of 12.
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December 01, 2025
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Cardoso: Strategic caution key for Downs on African stage
MAMELODI Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested they need to take calculated risks on the continent if they are to progress from the group stage and go all the way this season.
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December 01, 2025
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Hawks arrest four over alleged recruitment of South Africans for Russian military
FOUR people have been arrested for the alleged recruitment of South African nationals to join the Russian military.
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December 01, 2025
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Kaze: Comeback shows Chiefs can challenge anyone
CEDRIC KAZE saw enough in Kaizer Chiefs’ come-from-behind 1-1 draw with Zamalek to be convinced that Amakhosi can qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup knockout phase.
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December 01, 2025
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Why pet insurance matters for senior pet care
AS OUR companions enter their golden years, their needs shift in subtle yet significant ways.
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December 01, 2025
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Durrant serves up ‘The Lucky Kitchen’
WHEN laundry folded, coffee percolated, and years later, it cooked up a book of decadent recipes called The Lucky Kitchen.
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December 01, 2025
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Stoppage-time penalty earns Black Stars a draw against Stellies
TANZANIAN Premier League outfit Singida Black Stars SC secured a share of the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate against Stellenbosch FC in a CAF Confederation Cup Group C encounter on Sunday evening.
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December 01, 2025
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Egypt trains Palestinians for future Gaza police force
EGYPT is training hundreds of Palestinian police officers with an eye towards integrating them into a postwar security force in Gaza, a Palestinian official said.
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December 01, 2025
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Teenager rescued after rare Berg Adder bite
A TEENAGER was hoisted from the Cederberg on Friday after a rare bite from a small Berg Adder during a school hike — a rescue made possible by quick thinking, solid planning and a Garmin InReach SOS.
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December 01, 2025
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A dark reimagining of the Smith case
LOVE and other Poisons, Lesley McDowell Headline (JBP), I found this novel rather dark; full of sinister undertones, manipulative characters; all who eventually turn on each other, changing identities to protect the not-so-innocent, a murder unsolved; a span of 50 years and yet a sympathy as the novel closes.
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December 01, 2025
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Amorim hails Man United's set-piece craft
RUBEN Amorim said stealing set-piece routines played a key role in Manchester United's fightback to win 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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December 01, 2025
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IEC warns of declining voter turnout
THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has raised the alarm about a concerning trend in voter apathy, as its latest market research reveals that only 49% of eligible voters plan to participate in the upcoming 2026 local government elections.
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December 01, 2025
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City's R5 billion desalination project raises concerns over water costs
A FEASIBILITY study tabled at the City of Cape Town's mayoral committee has indicated that the proposed R5 billion Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant could result in a steep bump in water tariffs for ratepayers.
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December 01, 2025
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Crime stats fail to reflect Cape Flats reality
DELAYED crime stats reignite debate over Western Cape’s anti-gang strategy. | LEON LESTRADE Independent Newspapers
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December 01, 2025
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Swiss vote on climate tax for super-rich
SWITZERLAND voted yesterday on whether to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for men and women alike and on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight.
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December 01, 2025
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Democracy as a service to multilateralism
DEMOCRACY is a precious system. It has provided us with incredible opportunities and wealth, but also with war and human suffering on unprecedented levels. In a world exhausted by democracy's failures, is there a Democracy 2.0 somewhere out there?
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December 01, 2025
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CITY IMPOSES TRADING RESTRICTIONS
Grand Parade hawkers lose out on most lucrative weekend
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December 01, 2025
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Pope wraps up Turkiye trip before Lebanon visit
POPE Leo XIV wrapped up a four-day trip to Turkiye yesterday after a warm welcome by its tiny Christian community, before heading to Lebanon with a message of peace for the crisis-mired nation.
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December 01, 2025
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Bafana ready for AFCON, Broos to reveal final roster
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to make an important squad announcement on Monday at noon when he names the final squad for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco next month.
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December 01, 2025
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Stormers’ belief grows after big URC triumph
THE Stormers are starting to believe they can win anywhere. Their dramatic comeback victory over Munster at Thomond Park — their first ever there in the United Rugby Championship (URC) — has only strengthened that belief.
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December 01, 2025
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Strengthening HIV treatment access
AS World AIDS Day is being recognised, there are currently more than 90 000 people receiving ART at City Health facilities - nearly 50,000 through the ART Club system.
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December 01, 2025
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A psychological thriller that will make you question reality
IN What Have You Done?, Nicole Trope expertly navigates the dark waters of trauma, manipulation, and the fragility of memory. This psychological thriller, masterfully narrated by Taryn Ryan, takes listeners on an unsettling journey through disturbing emotions and psychological complexities. Released last month by Hachette UK - Bookouture, the nearly nine-hour audiobook immersed me in a tense and gripping world where nothing was quite as it seemed.
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December 01, 2025
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'Not a good look' - Eben red mars perfect tour
A record-breaking 73-0 win should have been the perfect finale to the Springboks’ November tour, yet the mood soured in Cardiff when Eben Etzebeth was shown a red card — a moment head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted “didn’t look good” for the world champions.
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December 01, 2025
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Flood damage forces resort to shut down for festive
THE City of Cape Town has confirmed the popular resort and pool in Kogel Bay will be shut down this festive season, following its two-year closure due to extensive flood damage which cost over R1.5 million.
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December 01, 2025
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Max seeks F1 Qatar Grand Prix hat-trick but Norris still title favourite
MAX Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf.
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