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Not a completed task but a living endeavour
AS SOUTH Africa marks Freedom Day tomorrow, we commemorate the historic milestone of the first democratic elections in 1994 a moment when the country turned a decisive page from apartheid to democracy. This day is not only a celebration of political liberation, but also a solemn reminder of the ongoing responsibility to fulfil the promise of freedom for all.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Pep wants 'spirit' as City take aim at Forest in FA Cup semis
PEP Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their “spirit” during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Here's how we can protect children, says child soldier
THE use of child soldiers is a profound human tragedy that continues to scar generations across the world.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Russia 'ready' for a Ukraine deal
UKRAINE may have to cede territory in order to secure “temporary” peace with Russia, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko told the BBC in an interview published yesterday.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Mechanic saves stranger's life across the globe
A SOUTH African man has given a stranger the ultimate gift of life, 6 500km away, on another continent and in an unknown country.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Stormers star Gelant: A student of the game expanding his rugby arsenal
HE'S a student of the game, and the day Warrick Gelant stops learning new skills to add to his impressive arsenal on the rugby field will likely be the day he plays his final match.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Queues for pope ahead of funeral
TENS of thousands of mourners filed into St Peter's Basilica yesterday, on the last day to pay final respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral today.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
First responders reflect on the April 2022 floods in KZN
THREE years after the catastrophic April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal, first responders have shared their harrowing experiences and the vital lessons learned from one of the province’s most devastating natural disasters.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The 2000s side fringe: your new (old) hairstyle has returned
IT’S official. The side fringe is no longer just a memory from your 2007 Facebook album.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Slot: Still a job to do for Liverpool to clinch title
SLOT believes Liverpool have a “big responsibility” to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans when Tottenham visit Anfield tomorrow.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
The importance of a holistic financial plan for lasting financial security
IN TODAY’S unpredictable and fast-paced world, achieving financial success requires more than just saving money or investing in the latest trends. A truly secure financial future is built on a holistic approach that integrates various aspects of financial planning.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Durban gymnast flips toward her dreams
HANDSTANDS, homework and hope. That's the routine of Durban gymnast Hanna Chengiah who is preparing for the Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Landing Durban in hot water
FIRST Avenue in the 1930s and 1940s was still a mixture of private residences and small businesses. Some owners had homes alongside their businesses, most notably the chemist Fleming Johnston who was Mayor of Durban in 1921-22 and again from 1935 to 1937.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Pop art trashed in town hall move
A SOUTHERN Dutch municipality said this week it “most likely” accidentally dumped 46 precious artworks including one by Pop Art master Andy Warhol during a town hall renovation last year.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Vegan French toast - a great start to the day
BREAKFAST bakes can be made ahead, which takes the pressure off in the morning, letting you relax and sip coffee as the dish warms in the oven and fills your kitchen with the most enticing aroma. They easily feed a crowd or can cover you as a quick, reheatable breakfast for the weekday mornings.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Can wearing socks to bed improve sleep?
THE question: is it true that wearing socks to bed promotes sleep?
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
New Continental GT Speed docks in South Africa
WHEN it comes to the new-generation Continental GT, Bentley is bringing out the big guns first.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
'MISCHIEVOUS' One isn't born a saint, says school nun of pope as a boy
AT THE school in Buenos Aires where he started his religious journey at the young age of S, the nuns remember the boy who would later become Pope Francis as “mischievous”.
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April 26, 2025
Independent on Saturday
When the prodigal son returns
STOOD up, so to speak, because the restaurant we had hoped to eat in had not yet opened, food writer Ingrid Shevlin and I decided to pop into Umhlanga's Arch.
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