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Gaza’s murdered children: 18 000 names we must never forget
ISRAEL has murdered 18 000 children in 700 days. That's roughly 1 child every hour for 700 days.
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August 13, 2025
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Memories flooding back
I WAS in a pub in the Midlands the other evening, driven there purely by a need to shelter from the cold. There was a vibrant hum of conversation in the place — bowls, tennis, local and overseas, rugby, the weather — the things that really count.
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August 13, 2025
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South Africa's unemployment rate hits highest level in a year as jobless numbers soar
THE official unemployment rate in South Africa rose to its highest in one year as the jobless population surged by 140 000 in the three months to June, resulting in a total of 8.4 million individuals seeking work.
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August 13, 2025
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COASTAL COOL Water shoes might just be summer's most practical trend
WHEN you picture water shoes, high fashion isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind.
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August 13, 2025
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The duality of South Africa - pride and shame in Mzansi
SOUTH Africa is a glorious land abounding in natural beauty, diverse natural resources, and many other positive attributes generally.
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August 13, 2025
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India Day celebrations delay
ONE of Ireland’s largest celebrations of Indian culture was postponed following “violent attacks” on the community in recent months, the Ireland India Council which promotes ties between the countries announced Monday.
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August 13, 2025
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Versatile Proteas squad named
NATIONAL netball team coach Jenny van Dyk feels that the versatile players chosen to travel to New Zealand and Australia, to take on the two top-ranked sides in the world in September and October, will compensate for a lack of depth in some key positions.
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August 12, 2025
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ANC’s unlawful halt on CFO hiring in Greater Kokstad Municipality
RECENT developments within the Greater Kokstad Municipality — which have seen the ANC in the region halting the process of hiring a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — are not only troubling; they are unlawful.
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August 12, 2025
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Widespread condemnation following the killing of journalists in Gaza
'DELIBERATE KILLING'
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August 12, 2025
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EGYPT RETRIEVES 13 ARTIFACTS FROM BRITAIN, GERMANY
EGYPT has recovered 13 smuggled ancient artefacts from Britain and Germany, as part of its efforts to protect cultural heritage and repatriate antiquities that were illegally taken from the country, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced at the weekend
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August 12, 2025
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PUNCH DRUNK OR BATTLE-READY?
THERE was a time when Rassie Erasmus took orders from Joe Schmidt, and the Springbok coach admits he is nervous going up against his old master when the Springboks host the Wallabies on Saturday at Ellis Park.
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August 12, 2025
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The race to digitisation isn't gender-neutral - It must be gender-intentional
FOR those who don’t know and understand the continent, it’s easy to fall into the ‘Africa as a country’ trap. Yet, if there's one place in the world where a one-size-fits-all approach is sure to fail, it’s Africa.
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August 12, 2025
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Peter yard confirms Little partnership
CHAD LITTLE is joint top of the national jockeys log at present and he will have a chance of maintaining his lofty position, because the powerful Tony Peter yard have confirmed his partnership with them on Saturday was not just a temporary arrangement.
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August 12, 2025
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Navigating the enduring significance of podcasts in today’s media landscape
IF THERE was ever a doubt that podcasts matter, last week's developments in South Africa have proven that they do.
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August 12, 2025
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PK Investments defends its voluntary offer for MAS
THE corporate travails at JSE-listed East European property group MAS took another twist on Monday when shareholder PK Investments (PKI) insisted its “voluntary offer” is fair, and the concerns raised by the MAS independent board were not material.
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August 12, 2025
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Three-quarters of UN support statehood
NEW YORK
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August 12, 2025
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South African manufacturing output unexpectedly increases in June
Manufacturing sector will have a positive contribution to the overall gross domestic production
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August 12, 2025
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Hunt urges focus after Durban City’s dream start to life in the top flight
DURBAN City head coach Gavin Hunt has praised his team’s fighting spirit after a strong start to their Betway Premiership campaign, but stressed the importance of quickly refocusing ahead of their first home match under the new club identity.
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August 12, 2025
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MCKENZIE SHOULD FACE THE MUSIC
GAYTON McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance and the Sports and Recreation Minister, is facing fierce criticism and outrage for tweets he posted several years ago in which he repeatedly used the k-word.
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August 12, 2025
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Taxpayers owe SARS over R500bn, warns deputy commissioner
THE South African Revenue Service (SARS) says taxpayers now owe the government just over R513 billion in unpaid taxes.
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August 12, 2025
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KZN pupils' robot to combat plastic pollution selected for Stockholm Junior Water Prize
TWO KwaZulu-Natal pupils from Adams College have put their school and province on the map with their autonomous, Al-powered aquatic robot innovation, the AquaCrusader, which collects microplastics and nanoplastics from rivers, streams, dams and estuaries.
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August 12, 2025
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KZN cops nabbed 8 000 suspects during Operation Shanela
THE KwaZulu-Natal police said 121 suspects wanted for’ murder were among 8221 suspects arrested during Operation Shanela II.
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August 12, 2025
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Snatched in your sleep? Inside TikTok’s ‘morning shed’ trend and SKIMS’ beauty wrap
“THE uglier you sleep, the prettier you wake up”
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August 12, 2025
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Irish Derby runner-up sold to Hong Kong
AIDAN O'BRIEN expects Serious Contender to make a massive name for himself in Hong Kong after the Irish Derby runner-up was sold to join the Danny Shum stable.
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August 12, 2025
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Draft regulations on South African Schools’ Act welcomed
THE SAOU welcomes the draft regulations on the amendments to the South African Schools’ Act by Minister Siviwe Gwarube and is currenth working on the analysis of these dra! regulations.
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August 12, 2025
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First phase of Johannesburg's Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project almost complete
THE City of Johannesburg has announced significant progress on the much-anticipated rehabilitation project on Lilian Ngoyi Street, with 86% of the construction work now completed.
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August 12, 2025
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Is your bra harming your health? The hidden dangers of ‘lift and separate’
THE bra has long been considered an essential part of daily life, yet many women may not realise the hidden health implications of this wardrobe staple.
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August 12, 2025
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I Coast: Two more members arrested
THE party of former Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo said at the weekend that two more of its members had been arrested as part of a campaign of “intimidation” by the authorities.
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August 12, 2025
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Community dialogues in ‘every ward’
Conveners say the event ts a ‘people’s project’
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August 12, 2025
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Italtile predicts modest earnings growth amid challenging trading conditions
ITALTILE said ceramics market trading conditions have continued to deteriorate and it predicted only a marginal 0.1% to 5.2% increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year to June 30, 2025.
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