The Citizen - October 24, 2024

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October 24, 2024

Home run ball gets over R77m

The ball hit by Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani for his 50th home run of the season sold for a record-breaking $4.39 million (about R77.6 million), auction house Goldin said.

1 min

Mboweni's death wish sparks row

FUNERAL: 'NO CONSULTATION BEFORE MBEKI'S REMOVAL'

2 mins

Stars don't play dumb with AI

Los Angeles - Thousands of artists, including Abba singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, actress Julianne Moore and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro have signed a statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence.

1 min

Don't fund Israel's genocide, Ramaphosa tells Brics

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his opening address at the Brics summit in Kazan yesterday, called on \"the countries of the world to not fund or facilitate Israel's genocidal actions\".

2 mins

Stop trying to run Cyril

PRESIDENCY: STEENHUISEN ACCUSED OF MICROMANAGEMENT AS HE CALLS PUTIN NO ALLY OF SA

3 mins

Moz warns protesters before results

Mozambique's president warned yesterday that calls for violent protests could be considered criminal acts as tensions grew ahead of the imminent release of election results.

1 min

Strong winds blow away exam halls roofs

At least 224 matric pupils from Ibhongo High School in Dlamini, Soweto, will write their final exams at a multipurpose centre after their examination halls were destroyed by strong winds.

2 mins

Impassioned royal plea

ZIYANE: MANANA FAMILY WANTS ANCESTOR'S REMAINS FOR PROPER BURIAL

2 mins

Inflation drops again

REPO: DECLINE GIVES BANK MORE ROOM TO CUT RATE BY 25 POINTS

2 mins

Crime incidents rise ahead of festive season

Ahead of the festive season, crime incidents are increasing, with two-armed business robberies reported in Gauteng this week.

1 min

Kiwis deport SA killer mom

ORDER: SERVED WITH PAPERS TO LEAVE NEW ZEALAND AFTER SERVING SENTENCE

2 mins

Sadtu accused of defending 'abusive' teacher

A tense situation between parents and supporters of an alleged abusive teacher is echoing through the classroom.

1 min

Gwamanda must be fired, says Mashaba

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has criticised the ANC in Johannesburg for treating the MMC of community development Kabelo Gwamanda with kid gloves.

1 min

A two-pot warning...

INFLATION: MORE WITHDRAWALS 'CAN LEAD TO REPO RATE INCREASE'

2 mins

No progress in Africa

REPORT: GRINDS TO A HALT AS SECURITY, POLITICAL RIGHTS DETERIORATE

2 mins

‘Louis has been honest’

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg yesterday created a video from the police office in Bronkhorstspruit, where he and his wife, Dezzi, are detained.

1 min

Study jinds link between floods and warming planet

Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published yesterday.

2 mins

Dad, be there for your kid

ROLE: MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION IN THEIR MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

4 mins

Jealous woman gets life for ordering hit on ex's new lover

A Klerksdorp woman will be spending the rest of her life in prison after her anger and jealousy drove her to orchestrate a R20 000 hit on her former partner's new lover.

1 min

New 'Cuban missile crisis'

The Armageddon of nuclear war is something that should be avoided, even if it means dying for it never to happen, excuse the pun.

2 mins

Where does DA stand on Israel?

In the same way that French philosopher and historian Voltaire once characterized the Holy Roman Empire as not Holy, not Roman and not an empire, we wonder about our current government of national unity (GNU).

1 min

Spotlight not easy for Siya, Rachel

The break-up of any relationship - and the sadness, anger and blame - is normally best kept private... but that isn't going to happen for Siya and Rachel Kolisi, who have just announced the end of their eight-year marriage.

1 min

Trump's diatribe sinks US election to new lows

The more gobbledygook palaver he dishes out, the more loyal believers get excited, writes Armin.

1 min

Siya, Rachel deserve compassion

The announcement of Siya and Rachel Kolisi's decision to separate has sparked widespread discussion and, understandably, an outpouring of emotion from South Africans.

1 min

Institution of marriage in flames

October has been the month of cheating exposés... and we cannot but continue to watch, as if our daily lives are not riddled with the same traumas.

1 min

French government suffers tax blow

France's minority right-wing government suffered a major blow when left-wing and centrist deputies united to make a temporary tax on the rich a permanent levy.

1 min

US urges end to conflict in Gaza

BLINKEN: TELLS ISRAEL TO AVOID ESCALATION WITH IRAN

1 min

EU deal 'lacks transparency'

The EU has not been fully transparent about the human rights risks related to a migration deal with Tunisia marred by allegations of abuse, the bloc's ethics watchdog said yesterday.

1 min

China sails in Strait again

A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.

1 min

Dive into leadership

BOOK: THE ONE THING’ DELVES INTO WHAT'S NEEDED TO FIX COUNTRY

3 mins

Isiphetho: Destiny' comes to an end

e.tv has announced that the first season of the telenovela Isiphetho: Destiny will conclude as planned but will not be renewed for a second season.

1 min

Drama, cheers, tears - inside Bok story of historic era

\"You only need to win a game by one point,\" said Jacques Nienaber after South Africa's tournament opener against Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC).

1 min

Awake to holistic wellness

SERENITY FESTIVAL: WAY TO STEP OUT OF DAILY ROUTINE AND INTO SOMETHING MAGICAL

3 mins

'Subdued first half' for Famous Brands

Despite reporting a 9.5% increase in interim headline earnings per share (Heps) yesterday, Famous Brands posted modest revenue growth of 2% for the six months ended 31 August, to just over R4 billion.

1 min

Sasfin sorry for 'crime'

FRAUD: EMPLOYEES ALLEGEDLY HELPED GOLD LEAF TOBACCO LAUNDER MONEY

2 mins

Prepare for a secure future

Retirement: Understanding Key Aspects

2 mins

Prepare for a secure future

Retirement: Understanding Key Aspects

2 mins

'No limit' to Villa's ambition

Birmingham - John McGinn (right) said there is no limit to Aston Villa's ambition in the Champions League after beating Bologna 2-0 to go top of the table in a dream return to the competition.

1 min

Vinicius hat-trick crushes Dortmund

Madrid - Vinicius Junior scored a sublime hat-trick as Champions League holders Real Madrid came back from two goals down to hammer Borussia Dortmund 5-2 on Tuesday.

1 min

Mourinho back to haunt United

TROUBLED: TEN HAG IS STILL UNDER INTENSE PRESSURE

1 min

Lions must 'fire shots' in Dublin

VAN DEN BERG: HOPES TO FACE LEINSTER'S BEST TEAM

2 mins

Maharaj: The Proteas are still in the pound seats

South African spin bowler Keshav Maharaj says the Proteas are still in the pound seats, even after a weather-affected third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday.

1 min

Nkota thrills Pirates coach

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is delighted with his side's perfect start to the Betway Premiership season.

1 min

Downs straight back to the top

Mamelodi Sundowns are back on top of the Betway Premiership log thanks to a 2-1 win over Royal AM at Loftus Versfeld last night.

1 min

A WAITING GAME

TOUR: FRINGE PLAYERS WILL HAVE TO BIDE THEIR TIME

2 mins

For king and nothing else...

Having slashed nine sporting codes from the next Commonwealth Games in 2026, to be held in Glasgow, we need to ask, what is the point of even staging this event?

1 min

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