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Iraqi returnees face harsh realities
AFTER years in a Syrian detention camp, Ibrahim Darwish was relieved to be allowed to return home to Iraq, but his joy was quickly punctured by the harsh reality that he had to disown his sons accused of being jihadists.
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July 15, 2025
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WINTER HEALTH WAKE-UP: DITCH THE COUCH NOW TO AVOID SUMMER REGRET LATER
IT’S pitch dark when your alarm jolts you awake. Your bed is warm, your room is icy, and the mere thought of your gym shoes makes you want to pull the covers over your head.
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July 15, 2025
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Could Blues’ stunning win over PSG mark start of new era under Maresca?
LIVERPOOL couldn't do it. Nor could Arsenal. Milan conceded five. Even the mighty Real Madrid fell short, humbled in unforgettable fashion. But Chelsea could - when few had given them a chance.
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July 15, 2025
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Funding shortfall jeopardises SA Post Office's business rescue plan
NO FURTHER progress can be made in implementing the Business Rescue Plan without additional funding from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Messrs. Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons, the business rescue practitioner (BRPs) of the SA Post Office (Sapo) said on Monday in an update.
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July 15, 2025
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MCILROY OPEN IN EMBRACING ROYAL PORTRUSH PRESSURE
RORY McIlroy insists the emotion of his return to Royal Portrush for this week’s The Open will not distract him from challenging for the title.
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July 15, 2025
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G20 Finance Track meetings to address trade uncertainty and global economic imbalances
THE G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting on Monday outlined how the upcoming discussions will revolve around enabling a conducive environment for constructive dialogue on pivotal global trade issues.
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July 15, 2025
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Education the key to success for KZN woman
FOR TRACY Nyongwana, success didn’t come by chance, but it was crafted through discipline, strategy and an unshakeable belief in the power of education.
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July 15, 2025
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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag fetches R179m
IN A BREATHTAKING display of luxury and exclusivity, the original Birkin bag has set a new benchmark in the world of high fashion.
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July 15, 2025
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Call to act on veterans' needs
Neglect could lead to national security threat, MP warns
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July 15, 2025
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Bitcoin surges past $123 000 key mark in key milestone
BITCOIN surged past the key $123 000 (R2.2 million) per coin mark on Monday morning, hitting a new milestone and doubling its value over the past year.
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July 15, 2025
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Suaalii inspired by Lions ahead of Test debut
AUSTRALIA'S Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii said yesterday the prospect of facing the British and Irish Lions had inspired him to switch from rugby league last year.
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July 15, 2025
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Ramaphosa banks on latest probe to pacify the nation
We need protection. We need justice. We need change.
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July 15, 2025
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Fire claims life and destroys homes in Jika Joe informal settlement
MSUNDUZI Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla has expressed deep concern over a devastating fire that tore through the Jika Joe informal settlement late Sunday evening, destroying an estimated 50 dwellings and claiming the life of one resident.
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July 15, 2025
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Applications set to close soon for SAPS trainee posts
THE deadline is fast approaching to apply for one of the 5 500 SAPS trainee posts.
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July 15, 2025
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Sinner’s redemption: Ice-cool Italian claims maiden SW19 title
JANNIK Sinner, long seen as the quiet force in men’s tennis, made the loudest statement of his career on Sunday - winning his first Wimbledon title with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
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July 15, 2025
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Medical negligence claims burden KwaZulu-Natal Health Department
THE Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal continues to be impacted by medical negligence claims, with political parties arguing that the millions of rand paid out to victims could be better spent on increasing access to healthcare.
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July 15, 2025
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NPA seeks clarity on factual findings in Omotoso's acquittal
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday asked the Eastern Cape High Court, sitting in Gqeberha, to clarify its judgment in which Nigerian pastor and televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted of 30 charges, which include rape and human trafficking.
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July 15, 2025
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CAMEROON'S PRESIDENT BIYA WILL SEEK EIGHTH TERM
CAMEROON'S President Paul Biya said at the weekend that he would be seeking an eighth term in office in October's elections in a bid to extend his nearly 43 years in power.
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July 15, 2025
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Macron to raise defence targets
PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron at the weekend called for a massive boost to France’s defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II.
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July 15, 2025
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Surviving school holidays: fun hacks to keep kids busy and parents sane
EVEN though we cherish those long school holidays, sometimes as parents we secretly count down the days until routines return.
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July 15, 2025
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Celebrating rugby triumphs and unlikely heroes
YES, the Boks were so much better on Saturday against Italy than the weekend before at Loftus that one can but marvel.
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July 14, 2025
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Whistleblowers should be protected, encouraged not vilified
ONCE upon a time, a former American National Security Agency contractor and whistleblower observed: \"When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals.\" Edward Snowden.
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July 14, 2025
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Time to do your own research, question the global elite
SUCCESSFUL and famous businessmen and philanthropists such as Bill Gates, George Soros and Klaus Schwab have unfortunately become masters of making us believe that if we do not go along with their sick ideas for a 'better future' and a 'safer humanity, we are the problem.
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July 14, 2025
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Trade unions express concern over Trump's proposed tariff on SA exports
US TARIFFWORKERS unions in South Africa have raised concern about the impact of US President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariff coming into effect on 1 August.S
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July 14, 2025
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SA lifts restrictions on Brazilian poultry imports amid avian flu concerns
THE Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, officially announced on Friday that South Africa will lift its import restrictions on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil, effective 4 July 2025.
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July 14, 2025
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Dbn Chamber's concern about R1bn in unspent grants
THE Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC has expressed deep concern about the unspent grants earmarked for infrastructure upgrades, amounting to over R1 billion.
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July 14, 2025
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Debate on the renaming of Mountbatten Drive in Reservoir Hills
I AM writing to express my thoughts on the recent proposal to rename Mountbatten Drive. I believe it is essential to consider the impact of this change on our community's identity.
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July 14, 2025
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Club World Cup finds its footing amid criticism and challenges
THE first edition of the expanded Club World Cup wrapped up last night, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino already hailing it as a huge success, while the football world comes to terms with the idea that an imperfect tournament is here to stay.
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July 14, 2025
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S&P Global Ratings downgrades Transnet's credit ratings
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has downgraded Transnet's credit ratings due to high debt and negative operating cash flow.
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July 14, 2025
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Travelling had taken its toll on us, says Gabriel
RICHARDS Bay FC coach Ronnie Gabriel has welcomed the club’s long-awaited return to their hometown, with the Mhlathuze Sports Complex set to host topflight football for the first time pending final pitch approval from the PSL.
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