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Aiden Markram ready to tap into Shukri Conrad’s white-ball competitive edge
WHEN Aiden Markram faced up to a 10-year-old KFC Mini-Cricketer charging in at the Langa Sports Complex last Friday, it was the first time he had picked up a bat since that fateful Saturday morning at Lord’s.
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July 30, 2025
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The double-edged sword of AI
I ASKED the artificial intelligence application on my phone: “What effect will AI have on unemployment?”
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July 30, 2025
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The UDW saga
IN 1961, a university exclusively for Indian South Africans opened on Salisbury Island. Eleven years later, it was recreated on a new campus at Westville as the University of Durban-Westville (UDW).
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July 30, 2025
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Why Indians must reduce salt intake
I WONDER how many of you read the article, “Consume less salt, Indians urged” (the POST, July 23 - 27).
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July 30, 2025
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Dementia diagnosis 'a challenge'
PEOPLE with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, according to a new study.
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July 30, 2025
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Judicial inquiry launched to investigate justice system interference
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a big step by officially appointing a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate claims of interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
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July 30, 2025
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Mother recovering after being stabbed and her throat slit
A PHOENIX mother who was stabbed multiple times and her throat slit, allegedly by her son, is recovering at home.
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July 30, 2025
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Navigating the complexities of higher education: the path ahead for Buti Manamela
IN MATURE democracies, people openly call out politicians who err and underperform. Such politicians usually resign immediately when evidence of their indiscretions, such as nepotism or financial mismanagement, becomes public knowledge.
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July 30, 2025
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Managing osteoarthritis with Ayurveda: effective, evidence-based alternatives to painkillers
OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is a common degenerative joint disorder characterised by the deterioration of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced joint function.
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July 30, 2025
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Embracing oneness: a call for inclusive dialogue
I BELIEVE it is imperative to foster robust national dialogue to ensure unity and communal harmony. Guided by this belief, I encourage a dialogue that transcends racial and ethnic barriers, promoting the unification of all citizens under the banner of shared humanity and patriotism.
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July 30, 2025
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Luus hails rise of women’s sport in SA ahead of World Cup
THERE was a time when women’s sport in South Africa existed largely in the shadows — underfunded, underrepresented and often undervalued.
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July 30, 2025
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Durban teen adopts 'messy' Dricus fight style
AMANZIMTOTI teenage MMA fighter Abigail Deneys thinks her messy fight style can take her all the way to the top, just like it did with current South African-born UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis.
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July 30, 2025
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Public confidence in commissions of inquiry erodes, warns HSRC
THE Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has raised the alarm about the erosion of public confidence in commissions of inquiry.
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July 30, 2025
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Honorary doctorates: a double-edged sword for academia
HONOURARY degrees, though intended to recognise exceptional contributions, have become a source of controversy.
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July 30, 2025
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Hunt embraces youth-first approach in Durban City’s top-flight debut
DURBAN City head coach Gavin Hunt has thrown his weight behind the youth revolution currently sweeping through the Betway Premiership — and believes the shift will benefit South African football for years to come.
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July 30, 2025
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'Community is devastated by the sudden, tragic loss'
SHALLCROSS FIRE
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July 30, 2025
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Concerns over NYDA board representation
AS THE African Movement Congress, while we congratulate the board of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), we are unhappy with the lack of representation.
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July 30, 2025
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CityMenderSA empowers residents
KEYUREN Maharaj, a 22-year-old mechanical engineering student from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, recently launched a new system that helped residents log service delivery issues.
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July 30, 2025
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CCTV footage reveals freak accident that claimed a Malvern father's life
Strinivasen Nadasen was in his vehicle when the ground gave way and his car plunged down an embankment, into a river
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July 30, 2025
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India force decisive fifth Test after resilient draw
INDIA'S enthralling series in England is going all the way to the finish after the resilient tourists drew the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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July 30, 2025
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Phoenix rises from the ashes
REMEMBER the days when South Africans were separated from each other, we lived and played in our own little silos? Not out of choice, but by law.
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July 30, 2025
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Brigadier-General Chetty awarded prestigious Brazilian medals for rescue efforts
IN RECOGNITION of his swift coordination efforts to rescue a Brazilian sailor, Brigadier-General Donovan Chetty of the South African Air Force (SAAF), was recently conferred with two prestigious military medals.
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July 30, 2025
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Reds an easy choice, says Wirtz
AHEAD of the 2025/26 English Premier League season, Florian Wirtz has reflected on his move to Liverpool, saying it was an easy decision as he wanted to join a club that ranks among the Top 3 in the world.
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July 30, 2025
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Government urges lawful channels for public grievances
IN A STATEMENT, the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal condemned the actions of individuals and organised groups who took the law into their own hands by targeting health facilities and obstructing access to services.
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July 30, 2025
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Starving Palestinians: a legal outrage
MASS media has shown starving children in Gaza, cradled by desperate mothers.
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July 30, 2025
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eThekwini’s water crisis: a violation of human rights
OVER the past several years, residents of eThekwini have become well-acquainted with the ritual of stockpiling water, waking at unearthly hours to fill buckets, and sending children to school without knowing whether there will be running taps in the bathrooms.
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July 30, 2025
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Unveiling the New World Order: a global threat?
THE entire world is in political turmoil. These events are being manipulated and orchestrated by sinister elements within the New World Order hierarchy.
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July 30, 2025
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Vaccine can protect babies from serious lung infection
NEW research has suggested that vaccination of pregnant women has been linked to a drop in newborns being admitted to hospital with a serious lung infection.
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July 30, 2025
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Understanding legal nuisance: the case of barking dogs
THE occasional barking of a dog, which is merely annoying or inconvenient, is not enough to establish a legal nuisance.
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July 30, 2025
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Vivek’s journey from kidney disease to the World Transplant Games
AFTER battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) and undergoing a successful transplant, Vivek Reddy shared his journey of resilience, family support and determination as he prepares to compete in the World Transplant Games.
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