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Paying tribute to Louis and Mpumi Moholo - musical legends, friends of the Struggle
THERE are some people you meet in life who leave a lasting impression-not because of their fame, but because of the spirit they carry.
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June 30, 2025
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Freedom Charter is a blueprint for communism
IT IS surprising that on the 70th anniversary of the drafting of the Freedom Charter, there are still those who fail to recognise the Charter for what it is - a blueprint for communist hegemony.
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June 30, 2025
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Lessons from Gaza for South Africa today
OUR very own democracy has become more fragile with the latest developments among participants in the GNU (Government of National Unity).
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June 30, 2025
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Zimbabwe's economic issues affect citizens' mental health
I AM devastated, disappointed, and heartbroken that most Zimbabweans have mental health issues caused by Zimbabwe's extreme economic crises.
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June 30, 2025
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GNU ON THE ROCKS
THE Government of National Unity (GNU) is on the rocks.
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June 30, 2025
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Yusuf brings his lion heart to the Proteas to put South Africa in control
THERE were two outstanding moments on the second day of the first Test here in Bulwayo.
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June 30, 2025
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Norris holds off Piastri as McLaren claim Austrian 1-2
LANDO Norris resisted vigorous attacks from team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri to claim a masterful McLaren 1-2 in yesterday's Austrian Grand Prix.
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June 30, 2025
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Princess Of Gaul comes strolling home
It has been many a year since the race for the Jockey Championship has resulted in a three-way contest but with a month to go it is still tight at the top with Gavin Lerena, champion Richard Fourie and Craig Zackey all in contention.
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June 30, 2025
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Judge criticises medical experts for misleading evidence
AN ACTING judge had strong words for medical experts who concluded that a child — the victim of a car accident — had suffered brain injuries simply by looking at pictures taken of the child after the accident.
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June 30, 2025
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ISRAELI STRIKES ON LEBANON KILL THREE
ISRAELI strikes killed three people in southern Lebanon at the weekend despite a ceasefire in force there, authorities said, with Iran-backed Hezbollah suggesting its patience for the “ongoing aggression” was wearing thin.
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June 30, 2025
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Sentencing postponed to Friday in human trafficking case
THE Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that sentencing proceedings in the high-profile trial of seven Chinese nationals convicted of human trafficking and child labour will resume this week.
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June 30, 2025
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Safa must be held to account after Banyana's pay protest
FOR the umpteenth time, South Africa’s national women’s football team, Banyana Banyana, have had to confront the age-old issue of unpaid salaries while preparing for a major tournament.
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June 30, 2025
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Eskom adapts to winter demand spikes with strategic generation recovery plan
ESKOM announced on Friday that its power system has demonstrated stability, effectively managing increased electricity demand as South Africa experiences a cold snap.
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June 30, 2025
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Mbalula challenges DA to leave GNU
DA Ministers' absence from National Dialogue will be regarded as insubordination
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June 30, 2025
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Homeowners rise: Class action against SA banks echoes Erin Brockovich's fight for justice
IN WHAT reads like a modern-day David vs. Goliath, more than 100 000 former homeowners are taking on South Africa's “Big Four” - Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FirstRand - in a R60 billion class-action lawsuit set for February 2026.
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June 30, 2025
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Trump denounces 'prosecution'
PRESIDENT Donald Trump said at the weekend the US was “not going to stand” for the continued prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges.
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June 30, 2025
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Alarm over rise in crashes involving youth
THE Road Accident Fund (RAF) has revealed that it has recorded a significant increase in young people being involved in motor vehicle accidents.
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June 30, 2025
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Fouché on Bok debut: I just focused on not falling
IT WASN'T easy to control his emotions when he ran onto the field and sang the national anthem in his first-ever international match for South Africa.
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June 30, 2025
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Esterhuizen's hybrid theory another game-changer
ONE thing about Springboks' coach Rassie Erasmus is that he keeps us and the rest of the rugby world on their toes.
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June 30, 2025
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Kleyn sidelined with injury as Springboks prepare for Italy
THE Springboks are keeping their feet firmly on the ground, despite flooring the Barbarians this past Saturday, as they head into their first Test week from Monday.
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June 30, 2025
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Police search for two men after seven killed in Cape shooting
POLICE in the Western Cape are appealing for public assistance in tracing two men who may have information about the mass murder in Gugulethu on Saturday.
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June 30, 2025
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Customary and civil marriages cannot co-exist, court rules
IT IS not legally possible for both a customary marriage and a civil marriage to co-exist alongside each other.
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June 30, 2025
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South Africa poised for record summer crop harvest despite late rains
AS THE agricultural landscape in South Africa prepares for the 2024/2025 summer season, the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) has revealed promising estimates that signal a potentially fruitful harvest.
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June 30, 2025
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Slight easing in policy uncertainty, but economic landscape remains challenging
THE North West University Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) for the second quarter of 2025, released last week, has indicated a slight easing, dropping to 75.9 from a record high of 78.6 in the first quarter of 2025.
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June 30, 2025
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Absa Group anticipates mid-teens earnings growth for the first half of 2025
ABSA Group said on Friday it expected earnings to grow by the mid-teens in the six months to June 30, while its return on equity would likely improve to 14.6% from 14% in the first half a year ago.
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June 30, 2025
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Public hearings on bill to nationalise the Reserve Bank
THE nationalisation of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will come up for discussion in Parliament this week when the finance standing committee holds a public hearing on a bill to amend the law governing the central bank.
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June 30, 2025
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SIP AWAY STRESS: CAN THE VIRAL 'CORTISOL COCKTAIL' REALLY CALM YOUR NERVES?
LET'S face it, stress isn't just a buzzword; it's the background soundtrack to our lives. Whether it's work deadlines, family responsibilities, or the endless scroll on social media, stress has us in a chokehold.
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June 30, 2025
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Tragic fire in Chatsworth informal settlement claims two lives
TWO people have died and 22 families have been left homeless after a devastating fire broke out at the Sukamuva Informal Settlement in Crossmoor, Chatsworth, on Friday.
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June 30, 2025
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Life imprisonment for KZN father who raped young daughter
JUSTICE has been served for a KwaZulu-Natal teenager who was repeatedly raped by her father when she was just 12 years old.
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June 30, 2025
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Why Statistics South Africa's credibility remains strong despite criticism
TO OUR Johnnies come lately albeit in their old age in the world of public measurement, I thought an orientation is necessary.
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