The Citizen - December 24, 2024

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December 24, 2024

Call for two-year initiation ban

TEMPORARY: CONCERN AFTER DEATHS OF 20 INITIATES

2 mins

Wallace and Gromit return

Beloved British animated couple Wallace and Gromit are returning to screens in their first feature-length film in 20 years for a mad-cap adventure that spotlights the dangers of technology in wrong hands.

1 min

Bid to tackle overtourism

A Japanese hot spring town popular for its photogenic snowy scenes began limiting entry to day-trippers yesterday in a trial to tackle overtourism during winter.

1 min

Quest to end power outages

RAMOKGOPA BACKS SA TO 'ELIMINATE LOAD SHEDDING FROM VOCABULARY' IN 2025

3 mins

Agriculture GDP bad, but not that bad - expert analysis

The gross domestic product (GDP) data for the third quarter of 2024 showed that the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry decreased by 28.8%, primarily due to decreased economic activities reported for field crops, economists and the agriculture sector were shocked by this.

2 mins

Bread centrepiece of every meal

'We prefer to make it at home because it's baked with our own hands.'

2 mins

There'll never be a President Musk in US - Trump

Could Elon Musk, who holds major sway in the incoming Trump administration, one day become president?

1 min

Forecast of widespread rain at Xmas

A wet Christmas, plus widespread rain, localised flooding and more are forecast for the next few days.

1 min

Call for responsible drinking to save lives on roads

As fears of irresponsible binge-drinking - behind soaring road fatalities and gender-based violence - have gripped South Africa during the festive season, the liquor industry has called for responsible alcohol usage.

2 mins

Sights on the big guys

MAILE: AFTER SPAZA SHOPS, MEC SAYS THEY'LL GO AFTER LARGER OUTLETS

2 mins

Insurance hits on rise

SURGE: MINISTER WORRIED BY KILLINGS OF FAMILY FOR PAYOUTS

2 mins

Early Christmas present at the Vaal

While the rest of the nation goofs off on holiday, the racing world stays on its toes.

1 min

Insurance hits on rise

SURGE: MINISTER WORRIED BY KILLINGS OF FAMILY FOR PAYOUTS

2 mins

Emergency services fall short

With the city of Joburg's fire department responding to an average of 17 calls a day and the Gauteng department of health, which manages ambulance services, responding to almost one million calls in the past financial year, it is fair to say that Johannesburg Emergency Management Services are busy.

1 min

Not every casualty patient is an emergency

Emergencies often result in needing to be transported to a hospital for urgent medical care.

1 min

Health department defends ambulance service levels

In 2021, the provision of ambulance services was moved out of the city's control, with the department of health at the provincial level taking over.

1 min

Speed of the essence in responding to fires

When it comes to fires, literally every second counts.

2 mins

Trauma fading after heroic act

Djafaruddin says he has recovered from the trauma of collecting bodies when the world's deadliest tsunami devastated Indonesia two decades ago, but still breaks down when thinking about the orphaned children.

2 mins

Surviving tidal wave

ORPHAN: FISHERMAN LIVING OFF OCEAN THAT KILLED BOTH HIS PARENTS

2 mins

Sumatra is hardest hit in 'Ring of Fire'

Survivors and victims’ relatives will on Thursday mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than 220,000 people.

1 min

N Korea bleeds in Ukraine

COMBAT: MORE THAN 1000 CASUALTIES ALREADY

1 min

Panama dismisses Trump's threat

Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday dismissed recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal over complaints of \"unfair\" treatment of American ships.

1 min

Kabul hails Saudi Arabia

The Afghan foreign ministry yesterday welcomed Saudi Arabia's decision to resume its diplomatic operations in Kabul, more than three years after Riyadh withdrew its staff during the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

1 min

Alarm over Gaza food aid

United Nations - Just 12 trucks distributed food and water in northern Gaza in two-and-a-half months, aid group Oxfam said on Sunday, raising the alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.

1 min

GBV needs new solutions

It would seem that the period of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children unleashes the worst in gender-based violence (GBV) cases in South Africa every festive season.

2 mins

May the lights stay on a long time

Tis the season of giving, so, when you hear Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosient-sho Ramokgopa backing SA to eliminate load shedding from our vocabulary in 2025, Christmas might have come early.

1 min

Good result will boost Proteas

The Pink Day one-day international (ODI) has always been a massive success for South Africa - on and off the field.

1 min

Talk about pot calling kettle black

Don't you just love the liberal-left legacy media expressing concern that Donald Trump, pictured, has vowed to \"straighten out\" the corrupt US press.

1 min

Consumers must be empowered

The government's efforts to regulate spaza shops have been long overdue because these informal stores are the cornerstone of local life.

1 min

Best writing comes straight from the heart

Jennie Ridyard's column evokes empathy in a gentle and honest way, writes Denise Powell.

1 min

'Tasty food can be healthy'

REINVENTION: THE FUNEATERY'S PLAYFUL FOOD, INSPIRED PROPRIETOR

3 mins

SA short film shortlisted for 2025 Oscars

A groundbreaking achievement for the South African film industry, as The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards.

1 min

Honda and Nissan formalise merger

Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co took their first historic steps toward merging and creating a new force in the world's automotive industry, as aggressive competition from China forces legacy carmakers to rethink their business models.

1 min

Rail monopoly ending

APPROVED: TRANSNET PUBLISHES PRIVATE SECTOR RAIL STATEMENT

2 mins

RAF 'liable' for expenses

COURT RULING DOES NOT DIMINISH THE RIGHTS OF ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIM TO CLAIM

2 mins

Not great year for investors

UNDERPERFORMANCE: INTEREST IS WANING

2 mins

Liverpool need to keep pushing

SLOT: TABLE-TOPPING REDS MUST KEEP FOOT ON THE GAS

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Amorim: Utd we 'nervous'

Manchester - Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim (above) admitted his \"nervous\" team would have to \"suffer\" before they can get back on track.

1 min

Enzo happy despite losing ground

Liverpool manager Enzo Maresca insisted he was \"absolutely happy\" despite his side losing ground in the Premier League title race following a goalless draw away to Everton on Sunday.

1 min

Jacobs gets Black Caps call-up

Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up yesterday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of Mitchell Santner's tenure as white-ball captain.

1 min

'Joshua bout only fight left for Fury'

Tyson Fury has been told the \"only fight\" left for him after his points decision defeat in a world heavyweight boxing title bout with champion Oleksandr Usyk is an all-British clash against Anthony Joshua.

1 min

Coach change was a subtle one

LUNGA: COMMUNICATION THE KEY WHEN THIS HAPPENS

1 min

Sharks brace for Stormers

Sharks head coach John Plumtree (above) said the Stormers will target the same three areas the Bulls did in their United Rugby Championship (URC) game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

1 min

'Beaten Proteas can fight for title'

Despite falling in a 3-0 defeat to Pakistan in their ODI series which concluded on Sunday, Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter remains confident his squad can put up a fight for the title at next year's Champions Trophy tournament.

1 min

BUCS TO BOUNCE BACK?

PREMIERSHIP: RIVEIRO LOOKS TO PIRATES TO GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS

2 mins

Plenty on the line in Tests

With so much on the line in the Test series starting on Thursday, the Proteas can be forgiven for losing to Pakistan in the ODI series last week, but only if they deliver in the five-day campaign.

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