The Citizen - December 21, 2024

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December 21, 2024

US revamps 'healthy' labels

The United States has redefined what qualifies as \"healthy\" food for the first time in 30 years, striking items like white bread from the list while welcoming nutrient-rich options such as eggs and salmon, officials said this week.

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Brazilian bar gets magic moment

Lacador, a small bar in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, has got its uptown funk on following a surprise visit by US pop hitmaker Bruno Mars.

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Floyd sent to woo hometown voters

'MISSION IMPOSSIBLE': TRYING TO LURE ANC FANS TO MK

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ANC claws back victories against DA in N Cape, Limpopo

The ANC registered two significant by-election victories this week.

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Pay a mere 92c more per hour

MINIMUM WAGE: PROPOSED INCREASE BAD NEWS FOR ECONOMY AND THE JOBLESS

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Cyril signs Post Office Bill into law

PRAISE: STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION - EXPERTS

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State delivers on promise

Christmas came early for the Simamane family in KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast region this week, when Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her deputy David Mahlobo handed them keys to three newly built homes.

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'No respite for spazas'

COMPLIANCE: TSHWANE TO INTENSIFY INSPECTION EFFORTS IN NEW YEAR

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Full Bela Act now law, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation to implement the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act with immediate effect.

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Parliament to get temporary home for next two years

Plans are taking shape to provide parliament with a new makeshift home.

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Two-pot balancing needs

PROBLEM: MANY CONSUMERS LOOKING TO SHORT TERM RATHER THAN FOR RETIREMENT

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Taiwan politicians block parliament

Taiwanese lawmakers tackled and doused each other with water yesterday as President Lai Ching-te's party tried to block the passage of Bills they say could harm the self-ruled island's \"democratic system\".

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New search for MH370

MYSTERY: 10 YEARS AFTER PLANE WENT MISSING AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT GIVEN UP

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Trump's 2nd term 'more chaotic'

STEALS LIMELIGHT: CONFUSING AND INTIMIDATING

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Putin 'ready' to talk about Ukraine deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he was ready for talks with US president-elect Donald Trump at \"any time\" while regretting that he did not launch Moscow's full-scale offensive earlier.

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Vouchers and vultures

If you want to turn a good idea and a fairly decent initiative into a major fiasco, here's how: put together a benefit for the poor. Then make it available to only some of said poor, needy and desperate.

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Spend wisely to avoid Januworry

The silly spending season is upon us so, if you want to start the new year on a solid footing, it's important to maintain your financial well-being during the holidays.

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A jolly season for rugby fans

Christmas has come early for rugby fans with eight derbies on offer in the United Rugby Championship this weekend, including two spicy South African affairs.

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City Power saga as painful as getting tax refund

Management couldn't manage their way down a dark office corridor, writes Des du Triou.

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Man City boss out of his depth

Pep Guardiola, head honcho at Manchester City, is shafting Erling Haaland.

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Becoming a victim of plagiarism

As a journalist, I've had plenty of downs to go along with my ups - I've been sworn at, spat on, beaten up, shot at, arrested and sued. But what has hurt as much, or more, than all of those, has been becoming a victim of plagiarism.

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Ambushes and nostalgia

UKRAINE FRONT LINE: 'THEY'RE ON ONE SIDE AND WE'RE ON THE OTHER'

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Cod is king in Portugal at Christmas

Salt cod has long been a national staple in Portugal, where it is said there are as many recipes for this humble fish as there are days in the year.

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Britons impacted by no-fault evictions

Sitting by the fireplace in her house in the south of England, Jackie Bennett recalls the shock she felt when she received out-of-the-blue an eviction notice giving her just two months to move out.

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Overindulgence cure

EXPERT: GLUTTONY, TOO MUCH TIPPLE CAN BE MANAGED EFFECTIVELY

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To the girls I've loved

Julio Iglesias and Willy Nelson. The Latin crooner and country music legend were an unlikely pairing, but the duo performed one of lover-dom's prolific anthems.

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Is your pet's mealtime missing the wow factor?

Did you know there is more to your pet's mealtime than simply feeding?

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Plants with 'cute' appeal

FESTIVE LOOK: HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THESE TINY BLOOMS CAN BE SO PERFECT

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Is elective co-parenting good?

RESEARCH: CHILDREN OF PARENTS NOT IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP ARE JUST AS HAPPY

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Holistic retirement

OPTIONS: NOW'S THE TIME TO RE-EVALUATE YOUR SAVINGS PLAN

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How to celebrate without breaking the bank

The festive season can be a source of financial stress for many families.

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Gift yourself a festive budget

AVOID JANUWORRY: GUIDE TO MAINTAINING FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OVER THE HOLIDAY

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Heritage a grand day at Vaal

THRILLER: FEATURE RACE CONTAINS A LARGE, COMPETITIVE FIELD AND IS ALWAYS EXCITING

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Ange defends Spurs' gung-ho style

Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.

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Atletico pose a threat to Barca

Hansi Flick's Barcelona started the season in superb form but Atletico Madrid have wrestled their way into the title race and the two sides meet today bidding to lead La Liga at Christmas.

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City must halt the slide

EPL: Patchy Liverpool face Spurs in an attempt to hold off Chelsea

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Time for United to cut Rashford loose

As a Manchester United fan, it hurts to say this, but Marcus Rashford should be sold when the January transfer window opens.

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Riveiro won't take any credit for Vilakazi's rise

Jose Riveiro has refused to take credit for Mfundo Vilakazi's rise at Kaizer Chiefs.

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Foster is nearing full fitness again

PARKER: 'BACK ON THE GRASS' NOW FOR LAST 10 DAYS

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Huge stain on Mpumalanga Marathon

From the moment the race flyer for the Mpumalanga Marathon was released, eyebrows were raised, with organisers announcing a record prize purse.

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Fury predicting 'a lot of damage'

SUPERFIGHT: FIGHTS FOR HIS LEGACY IN USYK REMATCH

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Retiring Ashwin is one of the 'all-time greats'

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (below) will go down as one of India's greatest players after retiring from international cricket this week aged 38.

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India hold the whip hand in world cricket

Pakistan's loss of several Champions Trophy matches underlines India's dominance of cricket - and that \"stranglehold\" could tighten with an Indian now heading the global governing body.

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Konstas drawn into Aussie mix

CHANCE: TEENAGE OPENER IN SIZZLING DOMESTIC FORM

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Lions place strong focus on tightening up their defence

The Lions will be looking to shore up their leaky defence when they take on the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship (URC) match-up at the Cape Town Stadium today (kick-off 3.45pm).

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Fourie to call the shots

STORMERS: VETERAN NAMED SKIPPER AS KEY STARS RETURN TO FACE LIONS

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Sharks must get bite back

The Sharks are aiming to bounce back in their United Rugby Championship (URC) encounter against the Bulls at Kings Park in Durban today (kick-off 6pm), after a disruptive week.

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Sacha ready to put in a big shift

URC: FOCUSED ON HELPING WITH A STORMERS REVIVAL

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Aussie feel to two French Top 14 clubs

La Rochelle host Clermont in the French Top 14 today with an Australian feel to both clubs' hefty second rows.

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Bulls shake up their loose trio

The Bulls are hoping to use the learnings they picked up in two Champions Cup defeats over the past two weekends, to help them get a win over a Springbok-laden Sharks in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Kings Park in Durban this evening (kick-off 6pm).

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