The Citizen - October 17, 2024

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October 17, 2024

Waste burning powers Rome

Rome aims to resolve its long-standing waste management issues within three years by spending about €1 billion (about R19 billion) to build a trash incinerator.

1 min

Food poisoning 'out of hand'

Public urged to be careful before consuming products.

2 mins

Alive after two months adrift

A Russian man survived more than two months drifting in icy seas on an inflatable boat in an ordeal that claimed the lives of his brother and teenaged nephew, officials and reports said.

1 min

Glitches in online applications for schools anger parents

Frustrated parents in Gauteng who are using the online application process for their children's next academic year have criticised the provincial education department for the system's glitches.

1 min

"Don't hurt white people"

RENAMING A STREET MUST NOT BE DONE OUT OF REVENGE, PARLY HEARS

2 mins

Ban, but business goes boom

Workers race to meet orders in risky jobs that see explosions every year.

2 mins

Visitors outraged as whale shark turns out to be robot

Visitors to a new aquarium in China were left furious this week after discovering one of its top aquatic stars was a robot, despite it being marketed as such.

1 min

"'We can reduce GBV but aren't doing it'"

It's four years since the launch of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP on GBVF) and much work remains to be done, according to academics and activists at the National Shelter Indaba.

1 min

Train victim sees no money

Confined to a wheelchair, he and his mother rely on his disability grant.

2 mins

Picking fruits of his labour

Fierce advocate for rule of law, and judicial independence.

3 mins

McKenzie delays SA Rugby meeting

SA Rugby has postponed a planned special general meeting, scheduled for today, to consider a proposal to conclude a private equity investment in the sport's commercial rights at the request of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie.

1 min

Hanekom still stands for change

Enjoying more time with family and friends.

3 mins

It seems Gayton gets streetwise

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie is a soundbite addict, chasing around to find issues to catapult his name on to the front pages - but, sometimes, he does make sense.

1 min

The trap of war or peace

In the context of current geopolitics, the question of the \"Thucydides Trap or orderly multipolar world\", has occupied the debate by scholars in South Africa.

2 mins

Is the EFF on a downward path?

We wonder if it's time to say: \"Will the last person leaving the EFF please turn out the lights\"... following the shock departure of another revolutionary luminary. Disgraced former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane - and she will always wear that tag around her neck, following her impeachment - ended her short-lived romance with the EFF yesterday.

1 min

A state that just reacts

There is nothing more demoralising and disheartening with the ruling party's continuous method of being a government of reaction, as opposed to being a government of change and reaction.

1 min

McCauley a true legend who left a rich legacy

He was down to earth and earned respect as a pastor and a human being, writes Ken Gampel.

1 min

Artists deserve better support

It is disheartening to witness the plight of many artists who are in desperate need of support, yet they remain unheard and ignored.

1 min

IEA eyes clean energy surge

More than half of the world's electricity will be produced by low-emission sources before 2030, but the deployment of clean energy is \"far from uniform\" across the globe, the International Energy Agency said.

1 min

Hong Kong plan to uplift economy

Leader John Lee rolled out plans yesterday to ban flats under 8m² and cut import tax on spirits in a bid to ease a long-term housing crunch and boost the city's sluggish economy.

1 min

Judge blocks hand-counting

A judge in the closely watched US swing state of Georgia blocked a new rule on Tuesday that would have required election workers to hand-count ballots, as the state posted a record turnout on the first day of early voting.

1 min

Iran warns of 'decisive response'

ISRAEL: TEHRAN READY FOR 'REGRETFUL' COUNTERATTACK

1 min

Peek into family's loves and lusts

Bestselling author and anti-apartheid activist Janet Levine brings South Africa's history, people and culture to life through a multigenerational saga, Liv's Secrets.

2 mins

Olusegun is the champ

She uses poetry, performance, art and architecture to tell stories.

2 mins

The FIC busts Banxso

Watchdog believes trading platform isa criminal enterprise’.

4 mins

Online betting explodes

Not surprising, especially if one watches TV.

2 mins

SANDF may be called for mafias

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) might be called on to assist government in dealing with the disruption of public infrastructure projects worth billions of rand by the construction mafia, much like it did previously to protect Eskom's power stations and assets.

1 min

Five-month fuel price reprieve may be over

Motorists should brace themselves for a likely increase in fuel prices next month with an expected 14 cents per litre hike in petrol as well as diesel, according to the Automobile Association (AA).

1 min

Using data insights to invest

It is more than just numbers; it’s a tool that guides in making good decisions.

3 mins

Bending BEE rule in ICT

This is likely a result of SA president meeting with Elon Musk recently.

2 mins

Tuchel gets hot seat

OFFICIAL: 'A HUGE PRIVILEGE' AS ENGLAND FA LET OUT POORLY KEPT SECRET

2 mins

Vintage Messi bags hat-trick

Lionel Messi (above) struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in Conmebol World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

1 min

La Roja continue on winning ways

Reigning champions Spain powered into the Uefa Nations League quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Serbia on Tuesday.

1 min

Ghulam seizes his big chance

One of a dozen brothers, Kamran Ghulam (above) got used to waiting his turn for a bat as a child.

2 mins

AB inducted into the Hall of Fame

ICON: HONOURED FOR REMARKABLE CRICKET CAREER

1 min

Cook backs Root to break run barrier

Alastair Cook says \"generational talent\" Joe Root could become the first batter to reach 16,000 Test runs as the retired England captain was named in the ICC's Hall of Fame.

1 min

Relief as Kriel red is scrapped

The Bulls have received some good news ahead of their next United Rugby Championship match against Scarlets this weekend - centre David Kriel has been given the all-clear to play after being shown a red card in the team's win against Ospreys last weekend.

1 min

Building blocks are now in place

The years of building are over. The Lions are now only interested in maturing and growing, and if all goes well, challenging for the United Rugby Championship title.

2 mins

Zas: No panic in the Stormers camp

Having made a rather rocky start to their 2024/25 United Rugby Championship the Stormers will look to get back to winning ways as quickly as possible when they return to familiar surroundings in Cape Town this weekend, with experienced winger Leolin Zas saying there's no panic in the camp.

1 min

Plumtree has tough choices

Spare a thought for John Plumtree.

1 min

Major Bafana injury setback

In a huge setback for both Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns, Themba Zwane (below) is set to be out for several months after tearing his achilles against Congo-Brazzaville on Tuesday.

1 min

FEARLESS PROTEAS

Skipper believes her outfit possess the talent to beat the most formidable team in the women’s game.

2 mins

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