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What a match this was!
SATURDAY night's Currie Cup rugby — Sharks against Boland — was the best we've seen this season. To and fro, and then the winning points scored in injury time — you can't get better than that.
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September 01, 2025
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Muzi on the right track
The Alyson Wright-trained FATE OF FORTUNE, with Muzi Yeni up, wins the Tote For The Win Class 5 at Hollywooabets Scottsville yesterday.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
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Neil de Beer: a voice for change in South African politics
ANTI-APARTHEID activist and United Independent Movement (UIM) leader, Neil de Beer has been remembered as a passionate advocate for strengthening South Africa's democracy through reform, accountability, and people-centred leadership.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Chelsea u-turn leaves Jackson in Munich stand-off
CHELSEA striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly stayed in Germany in a bid to revive his aborted loan move to Bayern Munich after the deal was called off at the last minute.
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September 01, 2025
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Financial markets are uncertain after a month of rapid growth - Chris Harmse
THE All Share index on the JSE on Friday ended lower, but for the week in line with global equity prices given the uncertainty if the US will still lower its' Federal Bank rate in September.
3 min |
September 01, 2025
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JAPAN PLEDGES $68BN INVESTMENT IN INDIA
INDIA and Japan have unveiled a ten-year road map for cooperation in various sectors, as New Delhi seeks wider markets to offset 50% tariffs on its exports to the US
1 min |
September 01, 2025
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Toys R Us and Babies R Us seal deal to buy 13 Toy Zone stores in Gauteng
TOYS R Us and Babies R Us South Africa has sealed a landmark deal to acquire 13 Toy Zone stores in Gauteng and Durban.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Eskom fraud case: Supplier sentenced, ordered to repay R2 595 000
A SUPPLIER convicted of defrauding Eskom's Tutuka Power Station of R2 595 000 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, with the term suspended, and ordered to repay the stolen funds.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II makes steady progress despite delays
THE Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has assured stakeholders that the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) was making steady progress despite earlier setbacks.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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KZN police constable suspended after being seen in political party regalia during event
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal has suspended yet another officer pending a misconduct investigation after being seen wearing political party regalia and actively participating in political events.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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‘Rugby is in our blood!’ Emotional Swys de Bruin hails Springbok Women’s players
SPRINGBOK Women’ coach Swys de Bruin and Player of the Match Libbie Janse van Rensburg could not hold back the tears of emotion when they described what beating Italy last night meant to the team.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
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Six players to watch as Proteas take on England
THE Proteas face off against England in a much-anticipated ODI series starting in Leeds tomorrow.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Northam Platinum's performance and future outlook amid PGM market challenges
RECENT platinum group metal price appreciation is offering some relief to the PGM sector, but it is still not yet at a level to support sustainable mining across the industry, and certainly not the much-needed development of new operations, according to Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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ANC in KwaZulu-Natal tells regions to hold elective conferences by year-end
IN A surprise move, the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has directed all its 11 regions to hold elective conferences by the end of the year.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
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How Eldrid Jordan's new book challenges Silicon Valley's dominance
THE REAL NUMBERS
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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South Africa, Lesotho govts assess progress as construction advances at Polihali Dam
THE chief resident engineer of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has given assurances to government ministers in South Africa and Lesotho that good progress was being made on the construction of Polihali Dam.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Protests put spotlight on paramilitary police force
VIRAL footage of a tactical van crashing into a young delivery driver in Indonesia's capital before rolling over his body has sparked renewed anger against a police force long known for its heavy-handed tactics.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Alibaba shows progress in China AI push, lifting shares
ALIBABA Group Holding reported a surge in revenue from China's AI boom, helping assuage investors nervous about the fallout from a worsening battle with Meituan and JD.com Inc. in internet commerce.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown
OSCAR Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix yesterday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri’s McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Sundowns’ Cardoso delivers defiant message to critics after Stellenbosch conquest
IN A dramatic post-match scene, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso made a strong statement to his critics following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC on Saturday at Athlone Stadium.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Aid flotilla with Thunberg set to sail for Gaza
A FLOTILLA carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, was due to leave from Barcelona yesterday to try to “break the illegal siege of Gaza’, organisers said.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Tinkler plays down Broos praise despite Sekhukhune’s strong start
SEKHUKHUNE United coach Eric Tinkler has downplayed the praise his team received from Bafana Bafana counterpart Hugo Broos, insisting there is still room for improvement from his troops.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Broos slams Bloemfontein pitch as Bafana face turmoil
BAFANA Bafana’s preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have taken a hit, as head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his disappointment regarding the poor state of the Free State Stadium pitch in Bloemfontein.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
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HOW PARENTS CAN TRANSFORM MATRIC EXAM STRESS INTO SUCCESS FOR THEIR TEENS
WITH prelims underway and final Matric exams approaching, many Grade 12 learners feel the pressure building. For them, these exams are more than just another test; they mark the start of life after high school.
3 min |
September 01, 2025
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Gladiatorian wins KZN Horse Of The Year
THE most welcome aspect of the KZN Racing Awards held on Friday night in the Classic Room at Hollywoodbets Greyville was that only KZN horses were eligible i.e. horses whose home is a KZN yard - and it was thus the Stuart Ferrie-trained Gladiatorian who was named KZN Horse Of The Year and the stalwart bay walked away with two other awards too.
3 min |
September 01, 2025
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'I underestimated Zuma': ActionSA leader Mashaba admits of MKP growth
ACTIONSA leader Herman Mashaba has admitted he did not take Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), seriously before the May 2024 elections, but the results proved him wrong.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Resilient leadership: How South Africa's leaders are driving renewal
SOUTH Africa is a nation that knows both endurance and despair.
5 min |
September 01, 2025
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Surge in sexual offences in South Africa
CALL FOR REFORM
2 min |
September 01, 2025
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Government legislates dispossession
Ramaphosa projects justice while administering inequality
4 min |
September 01, 2025
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Msunduzi Municipality warns of possible water outages
CURTAILMEMT MEASURES
3 min |