The Citizen - October 03, 2024

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October 03, 2024

Why private health costs so much

Five years on, dept has not implemented recommendations of market inquiry.

2 mins

Fire that ravaged Pyramid substation linked to sabotage

The fire at the Pyramid substation that left parts of Rooiwal, north of Pretoria, without power and water was believed to be a blatant act sabotage.

2 mins

New hope for GBV victims

»» High court ruling declares parts of Act unconstitutional, protects survivors.

3 mins

Vermeer's 'Girl' proves beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Johannes Vermeer's \"Girl With The Pearl Earring\" is one of the world's most popular paintings - and now scientists believe they know why, by measuring how the brain reacts when the work is viewed.

1 min

Some sprints to good health

Small gathering grows into a force for good, promoting togetherness.

2 mins

'Brink won't be mayor'

City manager who slated staff humiliation of Brink told EFF’s coming for you’.

2 mins

R13m council cash goes to parties' legal battles

Councillors, municipal executives and officials at the beleaguered Thabazimbi local municipality in Limpopo have allegedly blown over R13 million on legal fees to lawyers during political battles that lasted for 20 months.

1 min

Family furious after eviction to pave way for mine

A Mpumalanga family are furious after mining giant Exxaro evicted them from their home to make way for mining activities.

1 min

Surge in food basket costs

Data for 44 basic foods tracked from 47 supermarkets.

1 min

45% labour tenant claims left

Dept’s database incomplete and it is criticised for tackling the issue erroneously.

2 mins

Unisa will be part of the future of education

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has been making headlines lately, and not all have been flattering.

2 mins

Africa's road safety crisis

The dilapidated state of vehicles isa major factor.

2 mins

Acsa denies lack of medical safety measures

Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has denied having inadequate medical safety measures after a death at King Shaka International Airport on 14 September.

1 min

Iran will 'pay' for missiles

Tehran warns of even bigger attack.

2 mins

'Only link to outside world'

It has become one of few reliable sources of information left.’

2 mins

Shrinking lake on Albanian-Greek border struggles to survive

Plants and reeds have sprouted up as the waters of Little Prespa Lake on the Albanian-Greek border recede, their beauty overshadowing a painful truth: the lake is slowly dying.

2 mins

Woolies boss gets R100m

Bagattini's total remuneration drops to R65.3m in FY2024.

3 mins

Challenge to big 5 law firms

Minister gazettes legal code which sector indicated they would litigate against.

2 mins

Bok takeaways benefit Morne

Talented scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is hopeful of implementing lessons learned.

2 mins

'Rusty' Foden is on the way back

Phil Foden said he is still \"rusty\" but scored his first goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Slovan Bra tislava 4-0 to record their first Champions League win of the campaign.

1 min

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