The Citizen - November 01, 2024

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November 01, 2024

Puerto Rico gets new sea reserve

The Caribbean US territory of Puerto Rico, likened to a \"floating island of garbage\" at a Republican rally in New York, on Wednesday has announced the creation of a new marine reserve to protect manatees and other species.

1 min

Kyalami hopes for F1 green light

CONSULTANCY: R88M-R177M UPGRADES RECOMMENDED

2 mins

Mt Fuji snowless for longest time

Japan's Mount Fuji, snowless for the longest time since records began 130 years ago, is expected to finally get its famous white cap back next week, a local forecaster said yesterday.

1 min

'Watch out for your children'

POISON: IT'S UP TO PARENTS TO CONTROL WHAT THEY EAT, NOT THE SCHOOL, SAYS EXPERT

2 mins

Budget shows failing ANC 'forced to accept' new ideology

It is not surprising Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana sounded like a capitalist during his mini-budget speech, because the ANC has no choice but to embrace the private sector as its economic model has failed dismally.

2 mins

If there's a Will, there's a way

PRINCE: NEW DOCCIE HIGHLIGHTS WILLIAM'S WORK TO HOME THE HOMELESS - ON HIS LAND

2 mins

UK 'not open' to coughing up for slavery

London - Commonwealth countries want talks on slavery reparations but the United Kingdom - engaged in soul-searching over its former empire for several years now - is not open to financial compensation, officials and analysts say.

2 mins

The colour of money

PICK 6: CHARITY MILE DAY'S COMPETITIVE CARD DEMANDS A BANKER

2 mins

'Kingpin' is a jailbird

The alleged mastermind of the Lusikisiki mass shooting that left 18 people dead in the Eastern Cape was serving a life sentence for other crimes.

1 min

Flat tenants living in fear

CASUALTIES: ONE FOUND DEAD, ANOTHER SHOT AND INJURED BY MANAGEMENT FIRM EMPLOYEE

2 mins

'Betrayal of graft fight'

MINI-BUDGET: NO FOCUS ON FIGHTING CORRUPTION, CRIME, SAYS OUTA

2 mins

Compensation amount for victims not set - Tiger Brands

Attorneys representing listeriosis victims in the class action against Tiger Brands said yesterday they had not agreed to any compensation for victims' medical expenses.

1 min

Now is it Kamala or Harris?

ELECTIONEERING: TRUMP'S NAME GAME AIMS FOR CHEAP SHOTS AT THE VICE-PRESIDENT

3 mins

Trump presidency could do 'a lot of damage to abortion'

Washington - A second Donald Trump presidency could amplify efforts by conservative politicians to restrict abortion access across the United States.

2 mins

Kim worries China, too

Beijing - China yesterday said it was \"concerned\" over the situation on the Korean Peninsula, after Pyongyang said it had test-fired one of its most powerful missiles to boost its nuclear deterrent.

1 min

Rescuers search for survivors

SPAIN: FLOODS LEAVE TOWNS FLOODED, MANY DEAD

1 min

'Peace must be permanent'

A senior Hamas official said yesterday the group rejects any proposal for a temporary halt to more than a year of fighting in Gaza and insists on a lasting ceasefire.

1 min

'Polluters, first get your act together'

Sydney - Papua New Guinea's top diplomat has derided next month's COP climate gathering as \"a total waste of time\", saying yesterday his nation will boycott the summit until \"big polluters get their act together\".

1 min

ANC dances to a capitalist drum

Looking at Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana detailing his plans for government spending in the medium term, one couldn't help but marvel at the evolution of a revolutionary.

1 min

Govt dept's race hang-up exposed

It is beyond ironic that it's ANC comrades who are violating the very labour laws their party instituted to ensure fair treatment of employees and particularly educators.

1 min

Good side of spaza shops

Here's been a lot of conversation lately about foreigner-owned spaza shops across the country, especially with the alarming incidents of food poisoning.

2 mins

Bring back the death penalty

Our self-righteous government must wake up and ignore the opinion of many countries about the death penalty.

1 min

Stamping out crime by stepping on perp's foot

Two thugs out a Kombi, a new crime angle, steals on wheels, writes Des du Triou.

1 min

Unwanted house guests

Here are house guests...and then there are bedbugs. You know, those microscopic ninjas that show up uninvited, make themselves at home in your mattress and then proceed to treat your body like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

1 min

Founding father of '7de Laan lived a life full of creativity'

Award-winning producer and famed creator of SABC 2's hit soapie 7de Laan, Danie Odendaal, died in Langebaan on Wednesday.

1 min

City A gripping, emotional thriller

A rollercoaster that speaks to those with hidden pasts.

1 min

Hollywood stars rave about Cape

THE FIX: THIS IS THE KINDEST SET I'VE EVER BEEN - VAN DIEN

2 mins

Timothee Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Even the Hollywood star's most convincing doppelgangers, gathered in New York for a look-alike contest, did a double-take when the man himself swung by their festivities on Sunday.

1 min

PnP in eBucks tie-up

REWARDS: RETAILER STARTS PROGRAMME AFTER HEALTHYFOOD SNUB

2 mins

SA welcomes the first cruise ship of the season

The arrival of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town last week marked the start of South Africa's 2024-25 cruise season.

1 min

What retirees wish they knew

RETIREMENT PLANNING: HERE ARE THE TOP FACTORS THAT MOST PEOPLE TEND TO REGRET

3 mins

Importance of nominating your investment beneficiaries

Investing for retirement is the focus of the strategies of South African investors and they invest large portions of their total wealth or investable assets in retirement vehicles.

3 mins

Africans love US stablecoins

EMERGING MARKETS: DOLLARISING WEALTH

2 mins

Aberdeen threat keeps on mounting

Glasgow - Aberdeen are off to their best-ever start to a Scottish Premiership season after beating Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday to remain level on points with Celtic at the top of the table.

1 min

Ruud will always 'help'

MAN UTD: OLD TRAFFORD LEGEND IS VERY HAPPY TO ASSIST IN ANY CAPACITY

2 mins

Spurs dump City at home

Timo Werner slotted home his first goal since March to help Tottenham Hotspur oust Manchester City from the League Cup in a last-16 clash on Wednesday.

1 min

Caps mean less to Itoje than trophies

London - Maro Itoje may be set to exceed World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson's tally of 84 England caps against New Zealand at Twickenham tomorrow, but he also wants to match his fellow lock's trophy haul as well.

1 min

Ohtani 'honoured' to be a Dodger

Shohei Ohtani said he was \"honoured\" to have sealed his first World Series title after the Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the New York Yankees in the Fall Classic on Wednesday.

1 min

Too few Lions are Springboks

STEYN: BREAKING INTO NATIONAL PICTURE NOT EASY

2 mins

Proteas lean on some old hands

INDIA SERIES: HANDFUL OF FIRST-CHOICE PLAYERS BACK

1 min

Klaasen fetches top IPL retention fee

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen edged cricket superstar Virat Kohli to become the most expensive player retained in the Indian Premier League yesterday.

1 min

T20 affecting Test batting

Mumbai Batsmen have forgotten how to defend in Test cricket because of the T20 game, India coach Gautam Gambhir said yesterday ahead of the third and final match against New Zealand.

1 min

Nabi praises his young guns

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi (below) has praised the contribution of his Amakhosi youngsters in the season so far.

1 min

TAMING THE TIGER

MARKRAM: SKIPPER HAILS TEAM'S ALL-ROUND EFFORT

2 mins

Winners have a magnetism

Winning makes all the difference.

1 min

Collectable cars auction

AUCTIONEERS: HOW TO READ AND ENGAGE BUYERS

3 mins

Collectable cars auction

Well-known art auction experts Aspire Art are branching out into collectible cars, beginning with an exclusive auction of 23 highly desirable and top quality vehicles, which will be held on Saturday, 9 November at Rosso Sport in Bryanston.

1 min

Robot storms art market

Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, human-like robots are becoming ever more refined in terms of capacities.

1 min

Textile mill needs new owne

Existing infrastructure, including manufacturing facilities, machinery and equipment.

1 min

Outstanding works celebrated

FLAGSHIP: SUPERB PORTRAITS BY MULTIGENERATIONAL LINE-UP LEAD STRAUSS & CO'S SALES

1 min

Frances to do it for charity

FORM: CRAWFORD'S CHARGE HAS A LOT GOING FOR HER IN R1-MILLION CHARITY MILE

4 mins

Thirty hours of great racing

SA HOPES: ISIVUNGUVUNGU AND BEACH BOMB IN ACTION AT TOMORROW'S BREEDERS' CUP MEETING

2 mins

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