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Why South Korean children start English lessons early
THE South Korean kindergartners squirmed through their English-language writing class. They were not doing their ABCs. They were getting a head start on a defining moment more than a decade in the future: their college entrance exam.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Adjudicator criticises pension fund for ignoring complaints
THE Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) has come down hard on the South African Local Authorities Pension Fund for ignoring repeated requests for information, in what it describes as serious non-compliance with regulatory obligations.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Reform is needed for more capable policing, say experts
SOUTH Africa’s police service requires urgent reform, with experts calling for a shift toward a more professional, skilled, and technology-driven force capable of tackling complex crime.
4 min |
June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Alarm over surge in rabies cases in KZN
HUMAN INFECTED
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Is online schooling a cost-effective alternative?
IT’S almost time for the typical mid-year public school holidays, with the resultant need to replace some articles of clothing, buy new textbooks, or otherwise spend money on a child's, or children's, education.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Fears for SA dairy farmers
Demands for government to declare KZN a disaster area as an uncontained outbreak could threaten milk supplies
4 min |
June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Green youth indaba comes to Durban
THE 10th Annual Green Youth Indaba (GYI) starts in Durban next week.
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June 14, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Qolo embraces Springbok Women’s leadership role ahead of Africa Cup
SPRINGBOK Women's skipper Anathi Qolo said being handed the armband for the 2025 Rugby Women's Africa Cup in Madagascar helped unlock hidden leadership potential.
3 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Türkiye extends visiting hours for a summer to remember
IN A BID to improve visitor experiences and alleviate congestion during the bustling summer tourism months, Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced the extension of visiting hours for various museums and archaeological sites.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Why a couple chose a vegan wedding – despite not being vegan
WEDDINGS are often a reflection of the couple’s personality and values, but what happens when a guest takes control of the menu?
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Boland headache for Australia ahead of WTC final
AUSTRALIA pacer Scott Boland, who is finally \"pain-free\" for the first time in 18 months, is determined to give selectors a tough decision as he pushes for a place in the World Test Championship final next week, ahead of Josh Hazlewood.
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Are TikTok's #MentalHealthTips misleading? Experts speak out
SOCIAL media has become a lifeline for many seeking mental health support, with platforms like TikTok offering a space where users share personal stories, coping tips, and advice.
3 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
We may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?
THEY buzz, they bite, and they cause some of the deadliest diseases known to humanity. Mosquitoes are perhaps the planet’s most universally reviled animals.
4 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Embracing the role of a veteran: Zulu looks ahead to the Nations Cup
SA hockey star Onthatile Zulu is looking forward to her first big tournament experience since the Paris Olympics, as she embraces her role as one of the veterans in a young national team brimming with exciting talent.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
A new war front as drone hunters spring into action
A BATTLE is shaping up in the skies over Ukraine and Russia, as the ingenuity of drone engineers on both sides opens up new opportunities and threats far behind the front lines.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Looming meat crisis in South Africa
SOUTH Africa faces a potential meat supply crisis as the government implements emergency measures to contain foot-and-mouth disease while grappling with halted poultry imports from Brazil due to bird flu.
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Ominous warning from Israel as Freedom Flotilla approaches Gaza
PALESTINIAN rights advocates aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla issued a distress signal Wednesday, saying drones “repeatedly” hovered over the ship as it carried humanitarian aid for starving people in Gaza.
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Comrades innovations draw record spin-offs for KZN
COMRADES Marathon runners and spectators could witness innovations along the route designed to make it a memorable, fun and vibrant event, said KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority yesterday.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Musk and Trump feud on X
FOR almost a year, Elon Musk marshaled the full force of X, his $45 billion (R800bn) social media platform, to boost Donald Trump’s political fortunes and second presidency.
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Plumtree confident Sharks can beat Bulls in URC semi-final without Etzebeth
SHARKS coach John Plumtree reckons his blood pressure has only recently returned to normal after the drama of a penalty shoot-out with Munster last week, and the early week injury to Eben Etzebeth won't have helped his stress levels.
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Dijana prepares for a hat-trick at the Comrades Marathon
THE smile that Tete Dijana wore during the Comrades Marathon’s elite athletes’ pre-race media conference on Thursday told the story of a champion at ease with the ghosts from his past.
4 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
HOW FINANCIAL STRESS IMPACTS COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND THE ROLE OF EDUCATION
A lack of financial health isn’t just a personal problem — it’s a societal crisis, trapping people in poverty, deepening inequality, and even impairing their ability to think clearly.
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June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Steyn favoured to win the Comrades Marathon, but the men's race remains unpredictable
GERDA Steyn's status as a firm favourite to win the women’s race in tomorrow's Comrades Marathon is a given.
3 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Athletes, investors embrace doping for profit
PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING drugs destroy the bodies, minds and reputations of athletes.
4 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Essential tips for the 2025 Sars tax filing season
EVERY year, tax season creeps up on us, and somehow, despite all our good intentions, many of us still scramble at the last minute.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
THE dehorning of rhinos slashes poaching
THE dehorning of rhinos resulted in a nearly 80% reduction in the poaching of the animals during a seven-year study in a major South African conservation area, researchers said.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Margate battles to come back from floods
MORE than a year after a devastating flash flood lashed Margate, the \"gem\" of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, many local businesses still face an uphill battle in their recovery.
5 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Key lessons for trustees from the Sars tax case
HISTORICALLY, trusts’ financials, if they were prepared, did not receive the attention they deserved from trustees.
7 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Call to lift poultry ban on areas free of bird flu
The plan includes expanding veterinary service capacity and creating FMD-free livestock compartments to secure supply chains.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Chiefs join the European off-season tour wagon
KAIZER Chiefs on Thursday confirmed they will be heading to the Netherlands for their pre-season preparations next month.
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