The Citizen - January 07, 2025

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January 07, 2025

This Two-Pot System Is Unfair

SHOCK: WITHDRAWERS STUNNED AT TAX DEDUCTIONS

2 mins

Cherry blossoms in Japan wilt

Japan's weather agency said yesterday that last year was the hottest since records began, mirroring other nations as ever-rising greenhouse gas emissions fuel climate change.

1 min

'Charlie Hebdo' marks massacre

French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo unveiled a special edition yesterday to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by Islamist gunmen that decimated its staff.

1 min

No need for public to panic

CHINA OUTBREAK: SA READY TO MANAGE RESPIRATORY VIRUS, SAYS HEALTH OFFICIAL

3 mins

ANC's poor performance at polls a lesson, says Ramaphosa

The ANC's electoral setback in May was a lesson for the party to review and change its tactical approaches in future, President Cyril Ramaphosa said yesterday.

2 mins

Bold art 'brings happiness'

GRAFFITI: PAINTINGS ENCOURAGE SELF-REFLECTION IN A COUNTRY MIRED IN CENSORSHIP

2 mins

Flights grounded after threats by locals over trekkers

Nepal's airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals, angry at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers, threatened landing sites, aviation officials said.

1 min

Cape beaches not clean

STUDY: SIGNIFICANT CONTAMINATION LEVELS DESPITE CLAIMS BY CITY

2 mins

Chance for more days for breather

With only 12 public holidays throughout the year, workers can get more days off if they take their annual leave with the holidays.

1 min

Anger over crass display of disrespect for the dead

The destruction of memorials to the dead has caused anger over the abhorrent level of disrespect.

2 mins

ANC to charge Yengeni

DISCIPLINARY: ALLEGEDLY CRITICISES RAMAPHOSA AND PRAISES ZUMA

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Infighting puts MK party at risk, experts say

The infighting within the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party is posing a serious threat to its future, political experts said yesterday.

2 mins

Opposition leader 'will return'

SADC and UN raise concerns as unrest causes major loss of life.

2 mins

Top US trainer Graham Motion keeps a beady eye open at Kenilworth

Among the throng of glamorous people at glamorous Kenilworth at the weekend was racehorse trainer Graham Motion, who'd jetted in from his home in the US to check out Cape Town's racing scene at its glamorous best.

1 min

Rich abuse leads to trouble in paradise

It is interesting to see the tensions which sometimes develop when the haves start doing things which directly affect the lives of the have-nots.

1 min

Less talk and more action

About a week from now the country will be dragged back to reality with the release of last year's matric results and education experts will be dusted off their academic shelves to tell South Africa of all the options that all the matriculants have in front of them.

2 mins

We need to rethink our planet's stink

While KwaZulu-Natal has taken a bit of stick – including from us – because some of its beaches did not meet minimum water quality standards, it now turns out that the supposed squeaky-clean Western Cape – the bastion of effective governance, thanks to the ruling DA, so the story goes – may not be as pure as it likes to think it is.

1 min

Take care of those you love

Oldest brother went bust for the second time and killed himself; I'm hanging on by my chipped painted nails; and middle brother was always the King of Cash.

2 mins

Political parties could be poles apart this year

Basic Education Act may set off an eruption in government of national unity, writes Des du Triou.

1 min

Tambo's prophetic words play out

The former and longest-serving ANC president Oliver Reginald Tambo, delivering one of the ANC's January 8th statements, once said: \"The ANC will not be destroyed by external forces; it will only destroy itself from within.\"

1 min

Trudeau on his way out?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign early this week, according to media reports, as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal party.

1 min

China Gets Hacking Blame

Chinese hackers were involved in most of the cyberattacks against Taiwan last year, which doubled to a daily average of 2.4 million, Taiwanese security officials said.

1 min

Blinken's visit doesn't stop Kim

N KOREA: FIRES MISSILE AMID ALARM OVER 'TECHNOLOGY'

1 min

Death Toll of Car Ramming Rises

The death toll from a car ramming attack on a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in December has risen to six, prosecutors said yesterday.

1 min

List of key Golden

Here are the winners in key categories for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday.

1 min

Selecting a good school

EDUCATION: RIGHT CHOICE IMPACTS ON A LIFETIME

3 mins

Infrastructure reform key to up SA growth - study

South Africa must invest R200 billion to revive its frayed railways, half that amount again to upgrade water infrastructure, and tackle bottlenecks in both electricity and governance to achieve an economic growth target above 3% a year.

1 min

RAF branch may fold

PUSHBACK: REMOVAL OF ASSETS WILL PLACE CAPE TOWN OFFICE AT RISK

2 mins

Ackerley plans new SA rugby deal

Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) LLC will pursue a new deal for the commercial rights to the world champion Springboks rugby team after an initial bid for the organisation failed.

1 min

Grid constraint top issue

TERRITORIAL: NEW ACT OPENS FRONTIERS, BUT WILL ESKOM COOPERATE?

3 mins

ArcelorMittal SA to Close Steel Works

ArcelorMittal South Africa will close its business that makes long-steel products, potentially affecting about 3,500 jobs.

1 min

Bucs eyeing the summit

PSL: SOWETO GIANTS FACE A TRICKY VISIT TO ERTUGRAL'S CAPE TOWN CITY

1 min

Komphela still sees all the positives

Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela (right) is taking the positives from the side's 1-0 loss away to Raja Casablanca in the Caf Champions League on Saturday.

1 min

Bruno Calls For More Intensity

Frustrated Bruno Fernandes (above) said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield they must \"do it everywhere\" after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

1 min

Muhsin still has Chiefs' number

HISTORY: FORMER COACH AWARE OF AMAKHOSI CHINKS

1 min

Mothiba seen training in Morocco

Lebo Mothiba (left) was spotted in Morocco recently where he's believed to be on trial at Wydad Casablanca with the hope of securing a contract.

1 min

Ancelotti: It's 'difficult' to be Vinicius

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday it would be \"difficult\" to be Vinicius Junior (right) after the player was sent off against Valencia.

1 min

Virgil backs team-mate

VAN DIJK: ALEXANDER-ARNOLD MAY BE DISTRACTED BY MADRID INTEREST

2 mins

Ranieri enjoys his biggest win

Roma triumphed 2-0 against local rivals Lazio on Sunday to give Claudio Ranieri (above) his biggest win since the veteran coach took charge of his boyhood club for the third time.

1 min

Cummins has his long-range glasses on

Cricket's World Test Championship (WTC) final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat Cummins (right), saying the defence of their title is \"a huge goal\" after conquering India.

1 min

SA's Aimee lands an historical gig

APPOINTMENT: FIRST FEMALE REF IN CHALLENGE CUP

1 min

TEST SERIES IN THE BAG

SUPERB: PROTEAS COAST TO VICTORY AFTER PAKISTAN PUT UP A BIG FIGHT

2 mins

WTC criteria needs rethink

Everything about cricket's World Test Championship needs a rethink.

1 min

Nabi looks at bolstering squad

Nasreddine Nabi says Kaizer Chiefs are working as hard as possible to bring in new transfers this January.

1 min

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