The Citizen - October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

Meet 'I believe I can fly' advocate

WANNABE: ALLY NOMINATES HIMSELF AS JUDGE

3 mins

"'Drill, baby, drill,' Trump vows

Reading - White House hopeful Donald Trump vowed in crucial battleground Pennsylvania to unleash American energy and \"drill, baby, drill\" as he misrepresented America's blockbuster record on fossil fuel production.

1 min

S Korean wins literature Nobel

Stockholm - Author Han Kang yesterday became the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for work characterised by the correspondence between mental and physical torment, as well as historical events.

1 min

Crime-busters probe Limpopo department

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is probing allegations of financial misconduct and irregular appointments of security companies in the Limpopo department of sport, art, and culture.

1 min

Vandals hit power in Tshwane

It has been a week of multiple power disruptions in Tshwane, with some residents being without electricity for days and other having to wait until the weekend before being switched back on again.

1 min

Pain of fat cats' health

SPECIAL UNIT: TAXPAYER COUGHS UP R1M FOR EACH BIGWIG EVERY MONTH

3 mins

Swept away by US sense of community in wake of chaos

Richards Bay residents Rudi and Sharnee Stadler found themselves navigating the chaos of two hurricanes within days of each other during their trip to Florida in the US for a wedding.

1 min

‘A casino in every kitchen’

BRAZIL: ONE IN NINE PEOPLE LOSE THEMSELVES - AND ALL THEY OWN - IN ONLINE GAMBLING

2 mins

US-China contest 'hands opportunities to Africa'

Africa should take advantage of the geopolitical tension between China and the US for the benefit of its own development.

2 mins

Will new mayor last 2 years?

ANALYST: THERE IS NO MORE LEEWAY FOR ANC OR ACTIONSA, TSHWANE HAS TO WORK NOW

2 mins

42 hopefuls for Joburg's biggest race

See It Again has spent much of his racing career at the top of bookmakers' boards and he's back up there in early ante-post betting on the Betway Summer Cup.

1 min

‘Humble cop’ in dock

R10M FRAUD: SUSPECT 'NEVER BEHAVED LIKE SHE HAD A LOT OF MONEY'

2 mins

How labourers suffer abuse

INSPECTION: OFFICIALS FIND SHOCKING WORKING CONDITIONS AT MUSHROOM FARM

2 mins

How not to close plant

MISSTEPS: SHUTTING OF POWER STATION SERVES AS LESSON TO OTHERS

3 mins

Tributes for 'titan' Tata

Crowds of mourners gathered in India's financial capital Mumbai yesterday for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a \"titan\" who led one of the country's biggest conglomerates.

1 min

Marcos takes on Beijing

Vientiane – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks yesterday, as fears grow that conflict could erupt in the disputed waterway.

1 min

Obama backs Harris on trail

Washington – Former US president Barack Obama was to bring his star power to Kamala Harris' election campaign yesterday in a bid to get out the vote in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania.

1 min

Milton hits with tornadoes, floods

MULTIPLE CASUALTIES: 150KM/H WINDS BREAK GLASS

2 mins

Attack on Lebanon 'can't be like Gaza'

Jerusalem - The US urged its ally Israel to avoid Gaza-like military action in Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it could face \"destruction\" like the Palestinian territory.

1 min

Suffer the poor children

We need to have a brutal conversation about poverty and acknowledge an uncomfortable truth: sometimes, our own people perpetuate it - not always consciously, but we add to the never-ending cycle.

2 mins

VIPs must walk the walk on health

Politicians are renowned the world over for following a policy of \"don't do as I do, do as I say\" and our fat cat ANC apparatchiks are no exception. While they want to force through their utopian vision of the National Health Insurance, the taxpayer picks up their health tab.

1 min

Wannabe judge's mockery of justice

Just when you thought you had heard it all in terms of absurdity, along comes Gregory Ally, who has such a high opinion of his legal prowess that he nominated himself for a position as a judge in the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

1 min

Up to us to tackle crime

South Africa's crime rate is often a topic of concern, both domestically and internationally. It's a reality that can't be ignored, yet the narrative surrounding crime in South Africa doesn't have to be all doom and gloom.

1 min

Way to boost renewable energy

Eskom is seeking a 44% electricity price increase in April 2025, sparking concern among South Africans. While price hikes are not new, this increase could affect the energy market's growth and renewable energy adoption.

1 min

Municipalities devolve into banana republics

Basic services are compromised and accountability is nonexistent, writes Tsepo Mhlongo.

1 min

Moving manga magic

\"'ONE PUNCH MAN': SAITAMA ALWAYS SAVES THE DAY NONCHALANTLY\"

2 mins

Brescia turns into a hustler

‘SOFT LIFE’: ZAM WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO SUSTAIN THE LIFESTYLE THAT SHE WANTS

2 mins

Anele brings her 'strives' to DStv Content Creator Awards

The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards are just around the corner to shine a light on those who have kept us entertained throughout the year.

3 mins

Afrirent acquires 51% stake in auctioneer

Centurion headquartered Afrirent Holdings - a 100% black-owned and managed group specialising in mobility, energy, leisure and gaming - announced its acquisition of a 51% stake in High Street Auctions this week.

1 min

Meat imports held up

OFFLOADING: AS FESTIVE SEASON APPROACHES, SHIPS WAIT WEEKS

2 mins

Q3 markets show resilience amid shifting conditions

The third quarter of 2024 ended on a positive note for most major asset classes, despite some volatility earlier in the period.

2 mins

Lump sum benefits explained

PENSION: HOW THE TAX-FREE LUMP SUM BENEFIT IS AFFECTED UNDER THE TWO-POT REGIME

3 mins

Riots: Sasria still reeling

CHALLENGE: RESTORING IT TO FORMER GLORY

2 mins

Lions aim high on tour

CONTENDERS: JOBURG PRIDE HAVE GENERALLY TRAVELLED WELL IN THE URC

2 mins

Stormers gear up for possible Edinburgh backlash

The Stormers are gearing up for a possible backlash from Scottish side Edinburgh, when the two sides collide in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at the Hive Stadium tomorrow evening.

1 min

Nyakane gets a Sharks start

Veteran two-time World Cup winner Trevor Nyakane (above) has been elevated to the Sharks' starting XV for their United Rugby Championship match against Benetton in Treviso this weekend.

1 min

Tiley confident Kyrgios will be fit

Melbourne - Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed confidence yesterday that injury-ravaged Nick Kyrgios (right) will be back on court at the season-opening Grand Slam.

1 min

Rafa calls time on epic career

ICONIC: SUPERSTAR STEPPING ASIDE AFTER DAVIS CUP

2 mins

Wimbledon to scrap line judges

London - Wimbledon announced this week that it is scrapping its iconic line judges in favour of electronic line-calling from 2025, changing the face of the grass-court tournament.

1 min

Brook chased dad's high score

England's rising batting star Harry Brook (above) said he was delighted he had finally eclipsed his father's highest club score, when he hit a triple hundred against Pakistan in Multan yesterday.

1 min

Nabi is just the tonic for Chiefs

DUBA: BACKS NEW COACH TO BRING GLORY DAYS BACK

1 min

LIV-PGA clash lined up for December

Los Angeles - PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in an exhibition event in Las Vegas in December, organisers announced this week.

1 min

Rugby laws get confusing

Can anyone remember when football authorities changed any of the laws or rules governing the game? Has it ever happened?

1 min

Moodie content in Bulls midfield

Rising Springbok talent Canan Moodie believes that centre could be his main position going forward, after his coach Jake White said he would back him in the No 13 jersey during the United Rugby Championship (URC) and Champions Cup.

2 mins

"USE HOME ADVANTAGE'

MORENA: STRESSES IMMENSE IMPORTANCE OF FULL HOUSE IN GQEBERHA

2 mins

Works by modernist icons

STRAUSS & CO: INTERNATIONAL SALE LED BY MARC CHAGALL AND PABLO PICASSO

2 mins

Commercial vehicle sale

BANK REPOSSESSIONS: MANY HAVE SERVICE PLANS AND WARRANTIES >> Smart way to acquire necessary equipment - PVA.

1 min

Fitness aids Mercantour

FORM: PETTIGREW RUNNER HAS HAD TWO RUNS ALREADY THIS SEASON

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Holding thumbs for Kotzen

Trainer Glen Kotzen has an excellent record when raiding the Eastern Cape from his Cape Town base and he can strike again today when he sends Holding Thumbs to contest Race 4 at Fairview, a MR 96 Handicap over 1600m on the turf.

1 min

Strong entry for Summer Cup

There were 42 runners entered for the R6-million Betway Summer Cup to be run over 2000m at Turffontein on Saturday 30 November.

2 mins

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