The Citizen - October 12, 2024

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October 12, 2024

Cricket wins out over medicine

TIMING: AT JUST 25, PROTEAS SKIPPER HOPES TO BRING HOME THE TEAM'S FIRST TROPHY

3 mins

Fallout 'won't sink GNU'

Party leader says country and people come first despite dispute.

3 mins

Power restored in capital after old infrastructure malfunctions

Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya said there was no need to panic after a section of the Kwagga electricity substation went up in flames on Thursday night and left more than half of the capital in the dark.

2 mins

Police Minister Mchunu tells cops: 'use your guns against criminals'

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has again urged police officers to avoid being killed by suspected criminals when they are armed.

1 min

Protests at no Phala Phala prosecution

The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) decision not to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa, or anyone else in the Phala Phala scandal, has sparked outrage across the political spectrum.

1 min

Kids' send-off fraught

SUSPECTED FOOD POISONING: FAMILIES OF 5 CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

2 mins

School sex pest probe

QUEENSTOWN: TEACHER SUSPENDED OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT

2 mins

Half a million stateless people get citizenship in past decade

The UN said yesterday that in the decade since it launched a campaign to end the limbo of statelessness, more than half a million people without a nationality had acquired citizenship.

2 mins

Ageing OR Tambo gets revamp

Tired, old airport terminals, infrastructure in line for repairs, renewal.

2 mins

Spotlight on crypto

Better technology and collaboration between countries make things easier.

2 mins

EU watchdog scrutinises Temu sales

The EU told Chinese-founded e-commerce platform Temu yesterday to hand over more information as it suspects the site is failing to do enough to stop the sale of illegal products.

1 min

Insurance killings: cop in custody

The Polokwane District Court yesterday postponed the case against Raesetja Rachel Shokane Kutumela, a police officer who allegedly fraudulently benefitted from funeral, accidental and life insurance policies from various banks and insurance companies.

1 min

Israel slams UN probe

Israel yesterday slammed a UN probe which concluded it was deliberately seeking to destroy health care in the Gaza Strip and abusing Palestinian detainees, branding the findings \"outrageous\".

1 min

US wants Lebanon solution, not more 'conflict'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope yesterday for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict, as he backed efforts by the fragile state to assert itself against Hezbollah.

2 mins

EU demands China ends subsidies to avert trade war

China must \"adapt its behaviour\" to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel said yesterday, warning of the dangers of the dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war.

1 min

US voters on the fence

TINY GROUP: EQUAL DISDAIN FOR BOTH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES - AGENCY

2 mins

Medical schemes' greed

The CEO of one of SA's biggest medical schemes has warned that the sector is alienating customers with what looks like profiteering and catering for SA's elites. As a result, the schemes unintentionally bolster support for the same National Health Insurance (NHI) that will put them out of business.

2 mins

GNU must work for good of SA

We've heard it all before - politicians and their political parties promising they will put the country first, only to learn it was just lip service and South African citizens are merely pawns in the fight for power.

1 min

Nadal is a true master of his craft

Having won a whopping 92 titles, including 22 Grand Slam trophies and accumulating $135 million (about R2.35 billion) in prize money over a career that spanned 23 years as a professional, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, 38, will hang up his racquet at the end of the season.

1 min

SA 'transformed' to give power, funds to ANC

ANC has passed more laws based on race than the Nats ever did, writes Midrand Mike.

1 min

Why Mom really knows best

Isn't it weird that the older you get, the more you miss your mom? Or maybe it's just me.

2 mins

US political parties not good enough

I doubt that former US president Barack Obama, pictured, realises that Americans collectively deserve far better than either the usual establishment - corporate-friendly, callous conservative or faux liberals - in the White House, which I believe they very likely will never get.

1 min

Nobel for nuke activists

Efforts to achieve world free of nuclear arms are recognised.

2 mins

"'At least we are alive' - retirement residents

As gushing water from hurricane Milton flooded their Florida apartment, Lidier Rodriguez and Sandra Escalona rushed upstairs to safety - a scene of danger and drama in a normally staid senior living facility.

1 min

Senegal losing its coastline

Ndeye Yacine Dieng looked helplessly at the dilapidated state of her once large and inviting home, the latest victim of the encroaching sea in Bargny, on Senegal's western Atlantic coast.

1 min

Life, the universe and everything

Douglas Adams left behind probably one of life's biggest questions, well, answers. 42.

1 min

Eggs without the chickens

Cultivated meat requires growth of muscle cells, eggs just need protein growth.

3 mins

Chilli peppers turn up the heat

ANCIENT SPICE: EASY TO GROW AND FULL OF FIREPOWER

3 mins

Why touch soothes newborns

PROPRIOCEPTION: RELEASES SEROTONIN WHICH PROVIDES SENSE OF CALMNESS, WELLBEING

3 mins

Money is juggling act

Ecosystem is buffeted by variables we may control.

4 mins

Steps to reach money goals

Look at components that help create wealth and protect it.

3 mins

Kranji win a dream come true

Turffontein Pinnacle Stakes a window to Summer Cup runners.

6 mins

Indian powerhouse shines

With its built-in subwoofer, the sound system stole the show.

3 mins

Nadal is a true people's champion

LEGACY: RAFA NOT JUST THE 'KING OF CLAY' BUT ALSO COLLECTED SLAMS ON ALL SURFACES

3 mins

A fine bromance: Nadal's epic rivalry with Federer

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in tears and hand-holding in an emotional London farewell.

1 min

Belgium fightback keeps hopes alive

Rome - Belgium bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Italy in Rome on Thursday, boosting their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarterfinals.

1 min

‘Special’ Greek victory

PAVLIDIS: DEDICATES FIRST-EVER WIN OVER ENGLAND TO LATE TEAM-MATE

2 mins

Staggered PSL season is becoming 'frustrating'

The stop-start nature of the PSL this season has not only left coaches frustrated but players are also becoming annoyed.

1 min

DC again treating Chiefs with kid gloves

The Premier Soccer League's latest monetary fine imposed on Kaizer Chiefs following the unruly behaviour of their fans in the aftermath of the recent 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns is nothing but a slap on the wrist.

2 mins

No issues with foreign rivalry

BVUMA: IN HIS OWN HANDS TO WIN BACK HIS NO 1 SPOT

1 min

Bavuma missing first Bangladesh Test

Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma (right) has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh after scans revealed a left tricep muscle strain.

1 min

Leach wraps up rout

RECORD: SKIPPER POPE SHOWERS PRAISE ON BROOK & ROOT FOR HEROICS

1 min

Sharks need to bare teeth

Having escaped with a fortunate win against the Dragons in Newport last Saturday, the Sharks will look to make the most of their good luck when they come up against Italian side Benetton in the United Rugby Championship today (kick-off 4pm).

1 min

Stormers intend staying on an ‘upward trajectory'

Springbok utility back Damian Willemse (right) will line up at flyhalf for the Stormers when they take on Edinburgh in their final United Rugby Championship (URC) tour match at the Hive Stadium today (kick-off 6.15pm), before heading back home to South Africa.

1 min

Lions must capitalise

PIETERSE: AIMING TO BACK UP POSITIVE START IN URC WITH WINS ON TOUR

2 mins

Bulls targeting a big points haul

TEST: TOUGH NORTHERN HEMISPHERE TOUR UNDERWAY

2 mins

Proteas could alter face of women's sport

As a nation that is both generally progressive and loves sport, we really are dragging our feet in reaching gender equality on the field of play.

1 min

Proteas 'must be calm'

JAFTA: NATIONAL KEEPER SAYS TEAM MUST JUST FOCUS ON JOB AT HAND

2 mins

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