The Citizen - October 18, 2024

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October 18, 2024

1 in 4 teenagers addicted to booze

STUDY: 26% OF KIDS GET FIRST DRINKS AT HOME’

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Robot's art to go for R3.4m

London - The robot artist Ai-Da, a humanoid powered by artificial intelligence, will be the first of its kind to have a painting sold at a major auction house, organisers said this week.

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Stray cats can roam- for now

San Juan - Plans to remove stray cats from a historic site in Puerto Rico's capital San Juan have hit a snag, after animal rights groups cried foul.

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How two-pot plugs debts

R21BN WITHDRAWN: FUNDS GO TO EASE COST OF LIVING, PAY LOANS AND ON EDUCATION

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Alarm as lost or stolen firearms end up in hands of criminals

Lost or stolen firearms, illegal firearms and ammunition remain one of the biggest contributors to the high and serious crimes committed in South Africa.

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How to meet your match

Competing against matchmaking 'rishta aunties'.

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One Direction: global fame but Payne's star dims

London – Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, spent more than half his life in the public eye as a member of one of the world's most successful boy bands.

1 min

Foreign policy: DA, ANC closer

COMPROMISE: ALIGNS STANCE ON ISSUES SUCH CHINA, RUSSIAN TRADE IN INTERESTS OF GNU

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Pretoria varsity probes EFF students after 'clear call for violence'

The University of Pretoria (UP) is investigating an incident in which members of the EFF Student Command (EFFSC) chanted the Kill the Boer song during their leader Julius Malema’s public lecture last week.

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Day zero for parts of Johannesburg this weekend

The Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas will be without water from tonight until Monday.

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Fierce fight for water

CORONATIONVILLE: SITUATION SAID TO HAVE WORSENED SINCE MARCH

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School meals are 'safe'

POISONING: COOKS UNDERGO REGULAR TRAINING, SAYS OFFICIAL

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Big boost for student living quarters

As the number of enrolments continues to surge at institutions of higher learning, shortage of quality and affordable accommodation has become a pressing concern for students.

1 min

Beijing 'is seeking peace'

NEW SLANT: XI WANTS PARTNERSHIP WITH US RATHER THAN WAR – EXPERT

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Pacific islands take polluters to UN court

Sydney - Five Pacific nations yesterday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to account and safeguard their islands' survival.

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China, Myanmar have least internet freedom in world

Washington - Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries, led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said this week.

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S Korea now hostile state

Seoul – North Korea said yesterday that its constitution now defines the South as a \"hostile\" state, the first time Pyongyang has confirmed legal changes called for by leader Kim Jong-un.

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Macron slammed over 'ignorance'

Paris - The speaker of the French Senate - the country's second-most senior figure under the constitution - said yesterday he was \"astounded\" by remarks attributed to Emmanuel Macron on Israel and accused him of showing his \"ignorance\" of history.

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PM calls for 'majority' vote

Dakar - Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged voters to hand him an \"overwhelming\" majority in snap parliamentary elections next month to see through a promise for a radical shake-up in the West African country.

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Israel warned of revenge attack

COMMANDER: WE'LL STRIKE YOU AGAIN PAINFULLY

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They call it puppy love...

As a black person born and raised in rural Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, my love for pets, especially dogs, was minimal until recently, when a puppy stole my heart.

2 mins

Two-pot plunder shows up struggle

So far, the amount of money withdrawn by South Africans under the provisions of the two-pot retirement system has shot past R21 billion and expectations are that the final figure could well be double that, or more. This shows that South Africans - those fortunate enough to have accumulated some retirement funding, whether or not they are still in employment - are struggling to keep their heads above water financially.

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DA takes GNU in its stride

Now that the DA is inside the government of national unity (GNU) political tent alongside the ANC and others, it can no longer, as former US president Lyndon B Johnson put it, piss on the entire concept from outside. We've already seen some interesting evidence of that in the DA's attitude to the recent local and provincial government chaos.

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Wasting millions to keep officials in lap of luxury

When will the people wake up and stop comparing pre-1994 to the present, writes Gina B.

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At our pets' beck and call

Let's face it: somewhere along the way, pets stopped being just animals and became full-fledged members of the family.

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De Lille's absurd plan for tourism

Patricia de Lille, pictured, wants to create a force to protect tourists.

1 min

Outsider bikers on the road to criminal violence

The Bikeriders captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing.

1 min

Shared lives of love

FILM: ‘MARGARET WASN'T JUST A NANNY, SHE WAS FAMILY'

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SA actress on a wild ride in 'The Penguin'

MARIE BOTHA: BOEREMEISIE’ HITS BIG TIME-AND LOVES IT

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R4bn EC project halts

MTENTU BRIDGE: COMMUNITY PROTEST PUTS PAID TO SANRAL CONSTRUCTION

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SA food insecurity deepens as inflation bites

The number of people in South Africa able to meet their minimum nutritional needs slipped last year, as a weak economy and inflationary pressures hit households and deepened food insecurity.

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Sewage at Cradle of Humankind

'STOP': INFRASTRUCTURE COLLAPSE SEES MUNICIPALITY RELEASE RAW WASTE INTO VAAL

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SA relooks EV help

South Africa is considering introducing incentives to encourage local manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles and offering tax rebates or subsidies to promote their usage, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

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Help me spend my R10m

PENSION PAYOUT: TWO FINANCIAL ADVISORS ANSWER THIS READER'S QUESTION

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You must consider tax to enjoy your income to its fullest

Dear reader, These are good questions above and ones that would need greater context to give you an accurate answer. That being said, I have outlined some key discussion points with your financial advisor.

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Investment gaffes I made

CAUTION: WHEN IT'S NOT WORKING, MOVE ON

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Binder will try keeping it tidy

MOTOGP: PHILLIP ISLAND IS A HAPPY HUNTING GROUND

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Beckham has great faith in Ratcliffe

London - David Beckham is hopeful that minority owner Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United's fortunes around but says it will take time to return to the \"good old days\".

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Mngqithi swipes back at Broos

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has hit back at his Bafana Bafana counterpart Hugo Broos over comments he made about star midfielder Teboho Mokoena.

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Nabi expecting 'tricky' evening

CARLING CUP: HEALTHY RESPECT FOR SUPERSPORT UTD

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PROTEAS ONE STEP AWAY

SUBLIME: BOSCH SHINES WITH THE BAT AFTER A SOLID BOWLING DISPLAY

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White takes the rotational route

Bulls boss Jake White has taken something of a gamble by resting several big-name players for his team's United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the Scarlets in Newport tonight (kick-off 8.35pm), putting his team's unbeaten run in the competition under threat.

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Tell Benni to please chill

Benni McCarthy's constant criticism of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is unwarranted and needs to stop.

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Schwarz believes regent will be crowned king

Jockey Denis Schwarz is feeling confident King Regent is capable of winning Leg 3 of the Nelson Mandela Bay Poly Challenge at Fairview today and comes away with the R250,000 bonus.

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Battleground set at Turffontein

Muzi, Marwing to Run For Cover.

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Ascot rides delight Murphy

BEST: TAMFANA STANDS OUT IN QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES ON CHAMPIONS DAY

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First log for Betway Summer Cup

4 Racing in conjunction with the Handicappers have published the first log for the 2024 R6 million Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup to be run at Turffontein on Saturday 30 November.

1 min

Art pawning on rise

GLOBAL TRENDS: INNOVATIVE WAYS TO UNLOCK VALUE OF HIGH-END ASSETS

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Vest made famous by rapper Stormzy sold for R16m

A stab-proof vest decorated with a union jack flag created by British street artist Banksy, similar to one worn by hip-hop star Stormzy at the Glastonbury Festival, sold in London for £780 000 (about R16 million) this week.

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Engineering assets to go

TIMED AUCTION: MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT UP FOR GRABS

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