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Celebrating 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
ON JULY 1, a celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing.
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July 03, 2026
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“BRAZEN ACT OF VIOLENCE”: Mob attacks City Power guards after power outage
CITY Power has condemned what it described as a “brazen act of violence” after an angry mob stormed its Lenasia Service Delivery Centre (SDC), assaulting security personnel and vandalising the facility during a dispute over a prolonged electricity outage.
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July 03, 2026
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Economic impact of the 30 June protests in South Africa
THE 30 June protests caused a major economic impact, the Road Freight Association and the KZN Premier Thamsangqa Ntuli said yesterday.
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July 03, 2026
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SACU Summit: Ramaphosa calls for accelerated reforms to enhance regional cooperation
SOUTHERN African Customs Union (SACU) should accelerate reforms, President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town.
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July 03, 2026
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Brent crude nears $70 as easing geopolitical tensions lift hopes for lower inflation
OIL PRICES have fallen to their lowest levels in four months as easing tensions in the Middle East continue to reduce fears of supply disruptions, offering a measure of relief for inflation weary consumers and businesses across the globe.
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July 03, 2026
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General Libbok backs Springbok pack to unlock England
SPRINGBOK flyhalf Manie Libbok has no doubts that the battle for dominance against England tomorrow will start up-front.
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July 03, 2026
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Mzansi discovers the author behind 'The Polygamist'
SOUTH Africans are not just binge-watching The Polygamist, they are also heading straight to bookstores and online retailers in search of the woman behind the story.
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July 03, 2026
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The Harry Kane team? The terrifying question facing England after great escape
HARRY Kane is England’s talisman, record goalscorer and often their saviour. Is he also their only hope at the Fifa World Cup?
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July 03, 2026
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Broos reveals turning point behind Bafana’s historic rise
THERE was a moment, early in Bafana Bafana’s World Cup journey, when the scale of the occasion nearly swallowed them whole.
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July 03, 2026
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Portugal backed as World Cup contenders despite shaky start
FORMER India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who is considered as the torch-bearer of Indian football in the international arena, believes Portugal remain genuine contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title despite an inconsistent group-stage campaign and backed Roberto Martinez’s side to overcome Croatia in their blockbuster Round of 32 clash.
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July 03, 2026
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TRC Cases Inquiry: Mxolisi Nxasana discusses his tumultuous tenure as head of the NPA
FORMER National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Mxolisi Nxasana has opened up about the challenges he faced while heading the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) from October 2013 until his resignation on June 1, 2015.
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July 03, 2026
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Nku testimony postponed indefinitely due to 'security concerns'
SUSPECTED drug trafficker Tumelo Nku’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission has been postponed for security reasons.
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July 03, 2026
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AI job fears drive young Americans towards skills trade
LONG looked down upon, skilled trades are booming in the US, especially among young adults drawn by strong demand — even as artificial intelligence (AI) eats into service-sector jobs.
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July 03, 2026
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Has the enigma become victim to her own success?
FREIDA McFadden must be the most exhausting author in modern publishing.
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July 03, 2026
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Beauty queen's legal battles and Kolisi on foundation exit
FROM courtroom drama to heartfelt honesty - this week, Chidimma Adetshina made headlines over her ongoing immigration saga while Rachel Kolisi opened up about her departure from the Kolisi Foundation.
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July 03, 2026
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PP asked to probe Tony Leon's firm
Calls for investigation into GNU ministers over ‘interactions’ with PR firm Resolve Communications
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July 03, 2026
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Latsha determined to build on Booi’s legacy as new Springbok captain
BABALWA Latsha insists her appointment as Springbok Women's captain is not about ushering in a new era, but ensuring the momentum created over recent seasons continues as South Africa embarks on the next Women's Rugby World Cup cycle.
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July 03, 2026
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Mapaseka Koetle bids emotional farewell to Dintle Nyathi as ‘Scandal!’ comes to an end
WHEN the cameras stop rolling for the very last time, all that's left are the memories.
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July 03, 2026
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England challenge the next big step in Porthen’s Springbok journey
SPRINGBOK Zachary Porthen will arguably face the toughest match of his young rugby career on Saturday if he comes off the bench against England in the opening Nations Championship Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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July 03, 2026
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Rising electricity costs bite harder this winter for SA households
AS WINTER tightens its grip, South African households are feeling the strain of rising electricity costs, with everyday appliances placing increasing pressure on already stretched monthly budgets.
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July 03, 2026
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Understanding the hidden costs of gambling for South Africa's youth
SOUTH Africa's booming online gambling industry is raising fresh concerns about the financial wellbeing of young people, as experts warn that small, frequent bets are quietly eroding already stretched household budgets.
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July 03, 2026
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What the FIFA world cup teaches us about building brands that people remember
EVERY four years, the FIFA World Cup becomes far more than a football tournament.
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July 03, 2026
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Williams praises Mofokeng’s Belgium move
BAFANA Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes Relebohile Mofokeng’s move to Belgium represents exactly the direction South African football needs to move toward.
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July 03, 2026
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China's journey: 105 years of the Communist Party’s leadership
AS THE world’s largest ruling party with immense global influence, the CPC is committed to seeking progress for humanity and harmony for the world.
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July 03, 2026
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US teen singer Piper Connolly and Mzansi's Esjay Jones join forces
“I FIRST connected with Esjay during a writing session, and the connection was immediate. It felt like we were speaking the same creative language,” said 15-year-old American pop artist Piper Connolly.
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July 03, 2026
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Betrayal of the human mind in McFadden's newest novel
LISTENING to The Divorce by Freida McFadden was an eye-opening journey of the darker side of the human psyche. It heightened my emotions and kept me captivated throughout its eight-hour runtime.
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July 03, 2026
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Business Unity South Africa calls for urgent reform of the Unemployment Insurance Fund
Busa joins trade unions in calling for action to address governance failures, and backlogs
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July 03, 2026
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The end of the RAF fuel levy? Minister Creecy hints at new radical plan
MINISTER of Transport Barbara Creecy has revealed that the department, together with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has begun a formal review of the fund’s funding framework as the government looks at possible changes to how it is financed.
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July 03, 2026
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South Africa's last manganese smelter went dark
SOUTH Africa's last remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys, has stopped ferroalloys production, with no indication of when operations may resume - the shutdown affects 600 jobs and 7000 downstream livelihoods.
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July 03, 2026
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City of Tshwane to relocate Soshanguve hostel residents as demolition plan takes shape
THE City of Tshwane has announced plans to relocate qualifying residents living in the dilapidated Central Hostel in Block H, Soshanguve, as part of a broader effort to address unsafe living conditions and prevent the continued illegal occupation of public property.
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