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South Africans take bold action toward financial freedom, latest OMSIM report shows
DESPITE South Africa's tough economic backdrop, working citizens are showing a notable resurgence in financial confidence, both in sentiment and action, according to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor (OMSIM).
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August 05, 2025
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Nigeria in trouble as humanitarian crisis looms
THE ‘Giant of Africa’ is in bad shape.
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August 05, 2025
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Ex-security chiefs want Trump's help
HUNDREDS of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.
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August 05, 2025
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Community demands justice in toddler drug case
MOTHER IN DOCK
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August 05, 2025
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Boycott American products – buy local
SOUTH Africa is a proud and sovereign nation, forged in the crucible of struggle and defined by its unyielding resilience.
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August 05, 2025
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Tafelberg site redevelopment a new era for social housing in Sea Point
THE controversial Tafelberg site in Sea Point is expected to give birth to social housing, with a proposal of up to 252 units and public comment by 2026, while Social Development is keen for it to be utilised for older persons.
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August 05, 2025
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How recent rate cuts benefit homeowners in 2025
THE announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sees the repo and prime lending rates cut by 25 basis points for a second consecutive time.
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August 05, 2025
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Minister Cachalia’s swearing-in highlights Constitutional missteps
ON 1 August, Mr Firoz Cachalia was officially sworn in as the Minister of Police, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement days earlier that Cachalia would serve as Acting Minister while Minister Senzo Mchunu was placed on special leave.
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August 05, 2025
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Isak saga drags on as Liverpool chase marquee striker's signature
WILL he? Won't he?
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August 05, 2025
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Coach Barker hails Stellies' tactical edge
STEVE Barker, the Stellenbosch FC coach, said his side's tactical savvy allowed them to emerge victorious in a pulsating five-goal thriller against AmaZulu in the MTN8 quarterfinal on Sunday in Cape Town.
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August 05, 2025
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Pesticides from Europe threaten bee populations in East Africa
THE use of pesticides in East Africa, some sold by European firms despite being banned in the EU, is killing off bees in large numbers and threatening whole ecosystems, scientists say.
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August 05, 2025
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Hijackings and thefts plague Cape Town drivers
MOTORISTS have been warned to avoid known danger zones as more and more people are falling victim to hijackings and smash and grabs across the Cape.
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August 05, 2025
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Panga attack leaves guests injured at Franschhoek wine farm
TWO guests in their sixties are recovering after a panga attack and robbery at Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek.
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August 05, 2025
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Capture the Spirit of Mouille Point
THE Mouille Point Residents' Association has launched a photo competition, encouraging residents and visitors to capture their best photo of Mouille Point and post it to social media.
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August 05, 2025
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Call for solidarity with Palestinian women
THE significance of Women’s Day in South Africa cannot be overstated.
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August 05, 2025
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The international push for Palestinian statehood
THE tide is turning - and at a blistering pace - for the recognition of the Palestinian statehood by a growing majority of the nations of the world.
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August 05, 2025
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Wolvaardt ready to challenge for ‘Holy Grail’ with new stars
It would have taken someone with strong convictions to have placed a bet against Laura Wolvaardt walking away empty-handed from the recent Cricket SA Awards.
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August 05, 2025
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Egyptians start voting in Senate election
EGYPTIANS will cast their votes this week in Senate elections widely viewed as a formality, with the ballot dominated by a pro-government coalition and lacking substantial opposition.
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August 04, 2025
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Oosthuizen teaching inmates while serving time in Thailand
ASHLEY Oosthuizen, the young woman from George who is imprisoned in Thailand after being found guilty of drug-related charges, is not wasting her time behind bars and has been a teacher to inmates for the past two years.
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August 04, 2025
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A darkly hilarious musical adventure
IF YOURE in the mood for a unique audio experience, Dead Outlaw offers a compelling mix of humour and poignant reflection that defies musical conventions and expectations.
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August 04, 2025
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Defiant Galaxy target bright season
TS GALAXY may have been dumped out of the MTN8 at the first hurdle, but The Rockets are going full steam ahead into the new PSL season confident they will shine.
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August 04, 2025
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France can't save contraceptives that US wants destroyed
FRANCE said it could not seize $9.7 million (about R176m) worth of women's contraception products that the US plans to destroy, after media reports suggested the stockpile would be incinerated in the country.
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August 04, 2025
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Tearful Son bids emotional farewell
DEPARTING Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him into the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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Coetzé wraps up World Aquatics Champs in style
PIETER Coetzé equalled Roland Schoeman’s record for claiming three medals at a long-course world championship, wrapping up his World Aquatics Championships campaign in Singapore with a surprise 50m silver on Sunday, to go with his earlier 100m gold and 200m silver.
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August 04, 2025
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Court rejects Letsoalo’s bid to return as RAF CEO
IN YET ANOTHER blow for suspended Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo, the court on Friday refused his application for leave to appeal against his failed bid to be reinstated, which Letsoalo argued is vital as he claimed he was promised a second term to head the fund.
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August 04, 2025
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Women continue to reshape the engineering sector
THE engineering sector has historically been a male-dominated field, and to a large extent, it still is. However, this is changing, and the shift is gaining significant momentum as more women begin to take up leadership roles, spearheading innovation and driving inclusive growth.
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August 04, 2025
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Senegal strengthens gendarmerie amid Mali border threats
SENEGAL said that it was positioning new gendarmerie units in the east of the country as it faces growing security threats along its border with Mali.
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August 04, 2025
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Sea Point Fire Station gets new look
RENOVATIONS to the Sea Point Fire Station, to the tune of R7.8 million, are 95% complete.
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August 04, 2025
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Chiefs face evolution, not excuses, in crucial season
KAIZER Chiefs enter the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with the pressure of evolution rather than just restoration.
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August 04, 2025
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The City of Johannesburg is no more
ON THURSDAY last week, I asked the driver of the car we were using to take us around the Johannesburg CBD to see the state of the city. Having lived just across the city, in Braamfontein, from January 1983 to December 1984 and having enjoyed many walks into the CBD and its surroundings, nothing could have prepared me for the shock. The Johannesburg CBD is no more. It's been destroyed.
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