The Citizen - November 19, 2024

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November 19, 2024

200 monkeys run riot in Thailand

Police in central Thailand said they barricaded themselves into their own station over the weekend, after a menacing mob of 200 escaped monkeys ran riot on the town.

1 min

Envoy bows out after Trump win

Good riddance’ for SACP, but expert praises talented’ ambassador.

2 mins

Senator slated for heckling king

An indigenous lawmaker was censured by Australia's parliament yesterday for heckling King Charles about the legacy of European settlement during his October visit to Canberra.

1 min

Gauteng puts the brakes on SA's economic improvement

The ratings upgrade and employment figures show that South Africa is making economic progress, but Gauteng is holding the country back.

2 mins

A third of SA women abused

9.8% of women have encountered sexual violence.

3 mins

Strays have their day afer Egypt's pyramid-scaling dog goes viral

Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at the ancient wonders, but some had their eyes peeled for a new attraction.

2 mins

Indians say viva to vinyl

Records create a personal, tangible connection to the music’ enthusiast.

2 mins

'Nkandla tea party Juju's worst political move'

The famous tea party between EFF leader Julius Malema and then embattled former president Jacob Zuma has come back to haunt the EFF.

2 mins

Village school in grip of fear

Boy arrested and released into custody of his parents after incident.

2 mins

Positive rating for SA

Improved performance attributed to policy certainty after formation of GNU.

2 mins

R37.2bn set aside to steer economy to growth

In driving Gauteng's economy, the provincial government has set aside R37.2 billion for infrastructure maintenance and development in the medium-term expenditure framework.

1 min

1 in 19 spaza shops 'violate' safety laws

The Gauteng government finds an average of 270 noncompliant food establishments a month, the provincial legislature has heard.

1 min

‘Africa needs help to upscale’

Partnerships with developed countries needed to triple output by 2030 president.

2 mins

Midvaal all set to dump Eskom

The Midvaal municipality in Gauteng is in the process of dumping Eskom in favour of a private company to out-source its power supply.

1 min

Bid to save penguins

Fishing ban for 10 years around colonies, starting in January.

2 mins

'Baby gang' on trial for fraud, homicide

Dozens of suspects went on trial in Istanbul yesterday over the deaths of at least 10 newborn babies as part of a vast social security fraud scheme in Turkey's worst health scandal in years.

1 min

EU-S America deal 'big task'

Rio de Janeiro - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday \"the devil is always in the details,\" as she spoke of a budding South America trade deal that France has vowed to block at all costs.

1 min

Smog sends schools online

India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes yesterday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organisation's (WHO) recommended daily maximum.

1 min

Trump's diet is poison - health chief

US president-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr., has been pictured sharing a McDonald's meal with his future boss, days after they promised to \"make America healthy again\".

1 min

N Korea slams the West over Ukraine

Expanding scope of military interventions globally Kim.

1 min

Troubled RAF needs major overhaul

A sad indictment of our systems of governance is that the Road Accident Fund (RAF) hires its chairs and tables - so they cannot be attached by the sheriff and sold at auction.

1 min

Rats leading to corruption

It is commonly accepted that in certain African countries, a foreign visitor must travel with an \"extra page in their passport\".

2 mins

Stop GBV with harsh punishment

It's even worse than many of us thought.

1 min

Malema is destroying the EFF

Last week, EFF leader Julius Malema, pictured, claimed former president Jacob Zuma is poaching his members.

1 min

Won't have new hubby by Friday

Have A New Husband By Friday is the book I Hnd next to my work computer when I walk in.

1 min

US rewards entrepreneurs for a reason

Look beyond economics 101 and realise the American system works for them, writes Peter H.

1 min

Comedian invites Pistorius to his gig

'The secret sauce in my shows is that people go 'he's got a point there'.

3 mins

9% earnings rise revs up WeBuyCars

JSE-listed used-vehicle group WeBuyCars recorded a 9.9% rise in core headline earnings per share for the year ended 30 September, 2024.

1 min

No load shedding to 2029

Two large coal generation units need to be added to the grid on schedule.

2 mins

Discovery goes after client

Court seeks documents to prove depressed’ man couldn’t work.

3 mins

How to make R100k with arbitrage like a savvy investor

To start off, let's define what arbitrage is. Arbitrage is when investors take advantage of a product that is trading at different prices in different markets.

2 mins

Trump return won't stop cut

Uncertainties in wake of his victory not expected to prevent central bank.

2 mins

Mokoena is aiming high

BALLON D'OR: HOPING TO ONE DAY EMULATE BAFANA CAPTAIN WILLIAMS

1 min

Kekana not a fan of team rotation

The Fifa International break is not finished yet, but both Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns have already started preparing for Saturday's Carling Knockout final.

1 min

Carsley ends reign onahigh

Lee Carsley (above) admitted he was relieved to end his reign as England interim boss with the stylish 5-o rout of Ireland that sealed Nations League promotion ahead of Thomas Tuchel's arrival.

1 min

Wallabies are 'regenerating'

Australia coach Joe Schmidt (above) said he was not getting carried away about thoughts of a Grand Slam sweep ofthe home nations after his team thrashed Wales 52-2o in Cardiff on Sunday.

1 min

Gatland determined to plug away

Warren Gatland insisted he still had the fight to continue as Wales coach, but would back any change after his team crashed to a record 11th consecutive Test defeat in a 52-20 rout by Australia in Cardiff on Sunday.

1 min

Binder wraps his season on a high

KTM: WORK UNDERWAY EARLY TO CLOSE GAP ON DUCATI

2 mins

Korda scoops another title

World No 1 Nelly Korda (above) captured her seventh LPGA title of the season and 15th career crown on Sunday, firing a three-under-par 67 to win the Anika tournament.

1 min

Britain spring a surprise on Canada

Britain knocked out defending Billie Jean King Cup champions Canada as singles wins for Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter completed a 2-0 victory in Málaga on Sunday.

1 min

Sinner still finds room to improve

ATP FINALS: ENDS OFF NEAR-PERFECT SEASON IN TURIN

2 mins

Afcon form a good Bafana pointer

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena says the side are determined to finish on top of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying group, to help add to the belief that they can do the same in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying.

1 min

Rassie's pool is astounding

The Springboks look set to end their season having fielded an incredible 52 players across 13 games, when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Saturday night.

1 min

CREAM OF THE BOK CRO '

' WARDS: VETERAN WORLD CUP-WINNERS IN LINE FOR MAJOR ACCOLAD

2 mins

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