The Citizen - September 28, 2024

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September 28, 2024

Etzebeth tipped to walk with giants

LEGEND: HIGH PRAISE FROM HIS TEAM-MATES AS EBEN PREPARES TO SET BOK APPEARANCES RECORD

3 mins

The two faces of GNU

Different pathsa strategy for ANC-DA showdown in the 2026 local polls.’

3 mins

DA 'won't be bullied' as party calls for Brink to be re-elected

The Democratic Alliance said they won't be bullied; they won't back down and will push for Cilliers Brink to be re-elected as the mayor of Tshwane.

2 mins

Pyramid number is up

Appeared on radar for promoting dodgy scheme in Katlehong and Gauteng.

2 mins

Energy tax incentive a hit

Greenhouse gas emissions also cut asa result, says survey on the effects of scheme.

2 mins

No booze, no smokes and respect will get you to 118...

A South African woman celebrated her 118th birthday yesterday as one of the oldest people in the world with a small party at her care home.

1 min

R160m, six years but still no school

Weather-beaten rafters and beams removed this week so work can resume.

3 mins

China celebrates 75 years

At inception, nation could not produce a single motor vehicle.

1 min

Claws out over lion sale

Department official dealing’ with matter, says animal welfare society.

3 mins

Campbell barred from running charity

Former supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from running a charity after an inquiry found funds raised by an organisation she founded had been spent on spa treatment and room service charges.

1 min

Mass rape sparks debate

The co-defendants on trial in Avignon until December are aged 26 to 74.

2 mins

Harris heads to border

Democrat will talk up former career as prosecutor tackling gangs, smuggling.

2 mins

Ceasefire plan rejected

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire yesterday after the United States and its allies failed to secure a halt in clashes that have killed more than 700 people in Lebanon this week.

2 mins

Mayor up for years of graft

Drama escalates with a pre-dawn raid of his residence.

2 mins

Thailand zoo's baby hippo's online stardom boosts coffers

An endangered baby pygmy hippo that shot to social media stardom in Thailand has become a lucrative source of income for her home zoo, quadrupling its ticket sales, the institution said yesterday.

1 min

Advice to my 23 year old

Here are some truths to be aware of while you’re young.

3 mins

Muzi expects a 'Glamorous' day

Inspector James expected to get it right this time.

7 mins

Binder dead set to stay on track

Brad Binder hopes to bounce back at the Indonesia MotoGP this weekend after his Red Bull KTM team hit rock bottom in Misano last weekend.

1 min

Chiefs hold no fears for Downs

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana is as calm as ever ahead of the Betway Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs away at the FNB Stadium.

1 min

Truter has a plan to try and rattle the Buccaneers

As high-flying Orlando Pirates head to Durban to face Richards Bay in what is expected to be an exciting Betway Premiership clash tomorrow (kick-off 3pm), Bucs coach Jose Roveiro has warned his charges to keep their feet on the ground.

1 min

City to plug Rodri gap

Manchester City must prove they can cope without influential midfielder Rodri as the Premier League champions head to Newcastle.

2 mins

Varane remains at Como despite calling it a day

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane (below) announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity.

1 min

Proteas cruise to win

Opening batters Ryan Rickelton and Reeza. Hendricks ran rampant last night, ensuring South Afri ca wrapped up a commanding eight-wicket victory in the first of two T20 Internationals against Ireland in Abu Dhabi last night.

1 min

Stormers seeking much better start to travels

The Stormers will be looking to get their United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign off to the best possible start when they take on Ospreys at the Morganstone Brewery Field in Bridgend, Wales tonight (kickoff 8.35pm).

2 mins

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