The Citizen - October 25, 2024

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October 25, 2024

Airport sets limit on hugs

A New Zealand airport has imposed a three-minute limit on farewell hugs, sparking a worldwide debate over how long to cling on for a cuddle.

1 min

Conman 'judge' arrested in India

Indian police have arrested an alleged conman accused of spending nearly five years pretending to be a judge and ruling in a fake tribunal he set up.

1 min

Counting down school long drops

Minister sets latest eradication deadline to March.

2 mins

Another GNU contention

It must be a joint initiative, says federal council leader.

3 mins

Govt vehicles torched as houses demolished

Violent clashes broke out between Emalahleni municipality law enforcement officers and the residents of Springvalley informal settlement in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

1 min

Alleged diamond fraudster in dock

Controversial diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg and alleged mastermind behind the diamond fraud scheme, Forever Diamonds and Gold, appeared in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court in with eight others, including his wife, Desiree, 50, yesterday.

1 min

Death of TV pundit Shaheen Shaw overshadows final field

The death on Wednesday of colourful racing pundit and commentator Shaheen Shaw, pictured, cast a sad shadow over the industry including announcement of the final field for the Grade 2 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile to be contested at Turffontein on Saturday, 2 November.

2 mins

Death of TV pundit Shaheen Shaw overshadows final field

The death on Wednesday of colourful racing pundit and commentator Shaheen Shaw, pictured, cast a sad shadow over the industry – including announcement of the final field for the Grade 2 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile to be contested at Turffontein on Saturday, 2 November.

2 mins

Siya: the downside of fame

'You're not just an individual any more; you represent something larger.'

3 mins

'0% chance of SAA investors'

Risky as airline did not submit financial statements for auditing for 4 years, says experts.

2 mins

Bid to protect jacarandas

Public support sought following application rejection.

2 mins

Suspect's arrest gives little comfort

The family of Amantle Samane, six, say the arrest of the suspect in her murder brings little comfort, as they will never see their child again.

2 mins

Gwamanda 'scam' victim speaks out

A Soweto man who was allegedly scammed by the former mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, says he was promised great wealth and financial freedom.

1 min

Vetting raises concern

Reflection of inconsistencies and weakens state institutions-experts.

2 mins

Palestinian seeds go in Arctic vault

A \"doomsday vault\" in the Arctic designed to safeguard the world's plant diversity has received a new deposit of thousands of seed samples, including Palestinian ones amid war and hunger in Gaza, it said this week.

1 min

95% of public schools in Gauteng can't link to internet

An alarming 94.6% of classrooms in the 2 221 public schools in Gauteng still lack internet connectivity, hindering pupils' educational experience in the province.

1 min

Independent Media out

Ordered to retract column referring to News24 journalist, but cited 'censorship'.

2 mins

95% of public schools in Gauteng can't link to internet

An alarming 94.6% of classrooms in the 2,221 public schools in Gauteng still lack internet connectivity, hindering pupils' educational experience in the province.

1 min

Brutal night as war reaches one month

Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold on Wednesday night as the Israel-Hezbollah war reached its one-month mark.

1 min

Seoul slams provocation

South Korea won't sit idle over the North's deployment of thousands of troops to help Russia fight Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said yesterday, slamming it as a \"provocation\".

1 min

Harris lays into 'fascist' Trump

'US voters can't have a president who admires dictators.'

1 min

Race to rescue stranded folks

Philippine rescuers raced yesterday to reach residents stranded by fast-rising floodwaters after torrential rains from tropical storm Trami submerged villages and killed more than 20 people.

1 min

End of killer pit toilets in sight

Six years after the launch of a campaign to eliminate pit toilets at schools across South Africa, the end of this archaic system is now in sight, as less than 250 institutions are still functioning with these long drop facilities.

1 min

Jacarandas part of heritage

At this time of year, when the rain is in the air and the jacaranda trees are in riotous purple bloom, Johannesburg and Pretoria are some of the most beautiful cities in the world.

1 min

I could have done it better

When I stop to think about it, I only ever heard about people slipping into a coma while they were already admitted to a hospital.

2 mins

Doctors should try to be more sympathetic

Some have a bedside manner, but others are abrupt, writes Gina B.

1 min

Coffee snobs' delight

Coffee and tea: two drinks that have been fueling humanity since the dawn of, well, mornings.

2 mins

Communism is no longer relevant

Is communism still relevant? Maybe in countries such as Russia, but not in South Africa.

1 min

Burton outdoes himself

Entertainment is served in generous measure.

2 mins

Unveiling a strangler

True crime feature digs into the story of prolific Cape Flats murderer of boys.

3 mins

Global TV phenomenon ‘Yellowstone’ set to wrap up on M-Net

The final installment of one of global television's biggest hits of the last decade—Yellowstone—brings cataclysmic drama to M-Net (DStv Channel 101), express from the US every Monday from 11 November at 8pm.

1 min

New faces on 'Skeem Saam'

“It’s absolutely beautiful.

1 min

Visa reform to woo India, China tourists

South Africa plans to ease visa rules for visitors from India and China within days to lure tourists from the world's two most populated nations, who have been deterred by red tape.

1 min

No sugar tax hikegrowers ask

The moratorium keeping the health promotion levy (sugar tax) at its current level of 2.21 cents a gram of sugar above 4g per 100ml expires in February next year.

1 min

Spread of obesity drugs

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly are ahead, but others have similar products in pipeline.

2 mins

Balanced strategy can reduce your taxable income

To answer your question, I will make some assumptions to illustrate my recommendation.

2 mins

How to minimise my tax?

Is it better to draw from discretionary or retirement fund savings?

3 mins

How to minimise my tax?

INCOME FROM PENSION FUND: TWO ADVISORS ANSWER THIS READER'S QUESTION

3 mins

Tips for young investors

Being disciplined, setting financial goals and having a long-term view are key.

2 mins

Zheng: Tennis is booming in China

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said yesterday that tennis has become so popular in China that players are struggling to book courts and find coaches.

1 min

Stormers vow to 'empty the tank'

FOUCHE: GUNS LOADED FOR BATTLE AGAINST GLASGOW

2 mins

Heartbreak season 'driving' Liverpool

Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas said last season's heartbreak was driving the Reds' excellent start this campaign, after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win at RB Leipzig.

1 min

Haaland strike a golden moment

FODEN: DESCRIBES MAN CITY TEAM-MATE AS A 'FREAK'

1 min

Mngqithi is not scared of Pirates

PSL: DOWNS COACH WELCOMES CHALLENGE FROM BUCS

1 min

Riveiro banking on team spirit

Jose Riveiro is counting on the camaraderie within his Orlando Pirates squad to maintain the perfect start to the Betway Premiership season.

1 min

Next instalment of Chiefs-Downs

Kaizer Chiefs will take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Black Label Knockout quarterfinals on 2 November at FNB Stadium, after the dates and venues for the last-eight were announced yesterday morning by the Premier Soccer League.

1 min

Tyson: Important to continue being strong

Thulani Hlatshwayo (below) says it is up to SuperSport's players to stick together as a tough run of fixtures continues tomorrow in a Betway Premiership meeting with Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

1 min

Markram: Rabada is a 'superstar'

Proteas captain Aiden Markram called fast bowler Kagiso Rabada \"a superstar\" after his team's convincing first Test win against Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday.

1 min

Boks blessed with fullbacks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has a full-blown fullback conundrum on his hands as he prepares for their end-of-year tour to the UK next month.

1 min

NO STRESS OVER THE REF

WHITE: UP TO BULLS TO ADAPT TO HOW THE IRISHMAN HANDLES THINGS

2 mins

Rare Tintin albums go under the hammer in Paris

A collection of rare Tintin comic albums is up for auction in Paris on Wednesday, many signed by cartoonist Herge, who wrote \"Tintin is just another version of me\" on one flyleaf.

1 min

Gazelle 'a nostalgic purchase', says PVA

It will appeal to buyers from aviation enthusiasts to flying schools, filming.

1 min

'Masterpiece' fetches R322m

A nude by Lucian Freud that took 16 months to paint sold for £13.9 million (about R322 million) at a London auction this week, the first time the work, hailed as a \"masterpiece\", has come to market.

1 min

Zackey looks to be a lucky lad at Turffontein

A number of exciting runners preparing for the Highveld's summer season will be in action at Turffontein tomorrow.

1 min

Moris to break locals' hearts

Huge Pick 6 carryover to create massive pool.

2 mins

Dave in final Charity Mile field

Minimum bonus to the 19 charities upped to R30,000.

3 mins

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