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June 18, 2024

Blind leading the blind on the field

When football fanatic Othman al-Kinani became blind in 2008, the loss of his sight hit him hard, not least because he thought he'd have to hang up his boots for good.

1 min

Petrolheads fill up on the wonderful in Durbs

KwaZulu-Natal is not prepared to step behind anyone when it comes to enthusiasm for cars - as was proved over the weekend at the GAS Motorshow at the Suncoast casino in Durban, where some of South Africa's top automotive builders showcased their amazing customisation talents.

1 min

Not liking the sound of Russian submarines

In the icy waters of the Arctic, Nato scientists are dissecting sound waves to improve the West's ability to track Russian submarines, as global warming alters acoustics underwater.

1 min

Who's got the power?

Will government finally listen to the voice of the people?

3 mins

Prize money for Royal Ascot tight

R405m on offer but pales in comparison to other racing events.

1 min

Now for the battle of horse trainers

It looks like we might see a replay of last season's photo-finish in the national champion trainer title race - with reigning champ Justin Snaith and former champ Sean Tarry in a head-bobbing duel to the line in the 2023/24 term.

1 min

Wordsmith back on the attack

Former print journo now chief of staff for Cape Town mayor.

3 mins

Closed-door trial of US reporter

Prosecutor accuses journo of working for CIA and 'collecting secret information'.

1 min

Take a leaf out of DA's book

In South Africa's first democratic election in 1994, the Democratic Party (DP), the Democratic Alliance's (DA) predecessor, only managed to get seven seats, while the National Party (NP) that had kept apartheid in place for decades, got 82 seats (21%).

2 mins

PnP hypermarket plan

More attractive shelves is one way to revitalise concept.

2 mins

Gambling is a dicey business

Sector's revenue up from R8.8 billion during the 2019-20 financial year to R23.7 billion in 2022-23.

2 mins

Nabi heavily linked to Chiefs

Tunisian Nasreddine Nabi is in his second year of being heavily linked to the Kaizer Chiefs head coach role, but this time it seems like the rumours may well turn out to be true.

1 min

CT City snare free agent Domingo

Cape Town City announced yesterday that they had completed the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits winger Haashim Domingo.

1 min

Record collector Ronaldo aims big

Superstar Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to make more European Championship history this summer.

1 min

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