The Citizen - October 31, 2024

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October 31, 2024

Hello Kitty now middle-aged

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 tomorrow - and is still making millions for her Japanese creators.

1 min

It's not a rosy fiscal picture

GROWTH: TREASURY 'HAS VERY LIMITED ROOM TO MOVE'

2 mins

Aussies punt own missiles

Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled yesterday by a top defence official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay.

1 min

How the budget affects you

AUSTERITY LINE: NO SOE BAILOUTS, EARLY RETIREMENT OF CIVIL SERVANTS TO CUT SPENDING

3 mins

Praise for fiscal responsibility, criticism of spiralling debt

Political leaders are split on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS), with responses ranging from praise of fiscal responsibility to critiques over unmet priorities.

2 mins

Economy blooms with flower boon

The flower fields of Nepal's Gundu village glimmer yellow, orange, and purple as women harvest blooms, a flourishing industry changing tough village lives by providing garlands for Hindu festivals.

1 min

The jungle still rumbles...

'Fight of the century' still a vivid memory for the locals of Kinshasa.

2 mins

Have a safe trip again

PRASA: WINNING VANDALISM FIGHT WITH 80% RAILWAY LINES RESTORED; IMPROVED SECURITY

3 mins

Girls High move 'unfair'

RACISM CASE: UNION CALLS FOR LIFTING OF PRINCIPAL'S SUSPENSION

1 min

Court to decide on Tshwane workers' pay hike

City of Tshwane municipal workers will have to wait for a court hearing next month to find out if they will get the pay increases they demanded during a four-month strike last year.

1 min

R100m to fix Limpopo roads

A R100 million budget has been set aside to purchase tipper trucks and graders to fix roads in Limpopo, with a special focus on rural villages, according to the provincial department of public works and infrastructure.

1 min

GNU 'can stop Zuma'

POWER STRUGGLE: FORMER PRESIDENT ON PATH TO DISMANTLE THE ANC

2 mins

Tiger Brands coughs up for outbreak

Tiger Brands has agreed to pay medical expenses for some victims affected by the listeriosis outbreak six years ago.

1 min

Quebec approves advance euthanasia requests

Montreal - Sandra Demontigny was afraid of being a prisoner in her own body: a 45-year-old diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, she worried about losing control of her life and burdening those she loves for years.

2 mins

Makes you think, doesn't it?

After having a stroke, everything he had was taken.

2 mins

Climate change driving 'record threats to health' - report

Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways, a major report said yesterday, the experts warning that \"wasted time has been paid in lives\".

1 min

How harmful are plastics?

RED FLAG: STUDIES FIND MICROPLASTICS INSIDE LUNGS, BLOOD STREAM, BRAINS

3 mins

Conflict is blight on DRC's stature

It is half a century since two legends - Muhammad Ali and George Foreman - stepped into the ring in Kinshasa for the \"Rumble in the Jungle\", regarded by many as the most famous boxing bout in history.

1 min

Shaping the future of GNU

If you wanted to recharge your political economy batteries and engage thinkers, scholars, captains of industry and activists, the recent three-day Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Inclusive Growth Forum in KwaZulu-Natal's Drakensberg, was the place to be.

2 mins

Light flickering in Prasa tunnel

It seems there could be light at the end of the vandalised train tunnel which is the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), as it works to restore to service the Metrorail commuter lines and stations trashed during Covid.

1 min

NHI financially impossible for SA

I am sick and tired of hearing about Cyril Ramaphosa's, pictured, National Health Insurance (NHI) nonsense... and now the DA has joined the discussion.

1 min

Character counts in leadership

Former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba made a comeback in parliament when, on Tuesday, he was elected co-chair of the joint defence committee.

1 min

Russian roubles clouding Cyril's judgment

It's obvious Hamas is responsible for the conflict in the Middle East, writes Anonymous.

1 min

Israel struggles to beef up army

GAZA CONFLICT: 'WE'RE DROWNING,' SAYS RESERVIST

1 min

China slams US tech investment curbs

China yesterday condemned curbs finalised this week by the United States on investment in sensitive technology, adding that it \"reserves the right\" to take its own measures.

1 min

Riot looms over Harris rally

Four years ago, a Washington park became central to one of the most infamous moments in US political history. But, on Tuesday, it was packed full of cheering Kamala Harris supporters waving \"FREEDOM\" signs.

1 min

Six jailed over bar blaze

A court in Vietnam yesterday jailed six people, including four police officers, over a fire that ripped through a karaoke bar two years ago, killing 32 people.

1 min

AI brings new version of Lee's classic to life

The use of artificial intelligence has been raising concerns among professionals in the music industry, but it also opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

1 min

Liam Payne single release postponed

The release of a single featuring Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who died earlier this month after falling from his Buenos Aires hotel room, has been postponed, a collaborator said.

1 min

A Constant force

DJ: HER CAREER IS A NON-LINEAR CLIMB DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY

3 mins

Netflix makes it easier to share choice excerpts

Have you ever wanted to share a memorable scene from your favourite series with your friends, but didn't know how?

1 min

Doctor's stellar legacy

YAN FUQING: SHOWCASE OF CHINA'S PIONEER OF MODERN HEALTH CARE

1 min

Pro-LGBTQ video game returns amid anti-diversity rave

Video game Life is Strange is returning for its latest episode in a saga that broke the mould by having lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer central characters.

1 min

Banxso is still active

TRADING: PLATFORM DOING BUSINESS DESPITE BANKS FREEZING ACCOUNTS

2 mins

Govt raises civil servant pay offer to 4.7%

The government has raised its offer for salary increases to the country's civil servants to 4.7%, well short of a demand by labour unions representing 1.3 million state workers.

1 min

Investing is just like golf

Choosing the right mix of asset classes is key to achieving your financial goals.

3 mins

Standardised global tax for the super-wealthy mooted

Rumblings about a global minimum tax on ultra-wealthy individuals are getting louder, with a recent proposal from Brazil to introduce an international standard to tax billionaires.

2 mins

Sars tightens grip on crypto

GAINS: TAXMAN SEEKS UNDECLARED TRADES

2 mins

Amorim mum on United move

CONTRACT: WILLING TO MEET SPORTING RELEASE CLAUSE

1 min

Slot backs Ten Hag to bounce back

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted on Tuesday that Erik ten Hag will be back at \"a big club again\" despite being sacked by Manchester United.

1 min

Dortmund hit a new low point

Borussia Dortmund have been eliminated from the German Cup in the second round with a 1-0 extra-time loss at Wolfsburg on Tuesday, deepening the struggling club's woes.

1 min

New era dawns for netball team

Led by a new coach and captain, the Proteas netball team are confident they will get their new era off to a positive start when they host Malawi in the three-match Spar Challenge series at Ellis Park this week.

1 min

Shalulile finding his scoring boots

PSL: DOWNS BOUNCE STRAIGHT BACK TO WINNING WAYS

1 min

Galaxy was a 'massive' three points

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was delighted to have collected maximum points against a \"tough\" side like TS Galaxy.

1 min

De Zorzi upset he missed double ton

Though he delivered in spectacular fashion, top-order batter Tony de Zorzi admitted yesterday he was a little disappointed he didn't turn his first international century into a double ton.

1 min

Ten Hag sack took too long

Manchester United have finally sacked Erik Ten Hag, with most Red Devils fans seemingly left with one main question - why on earth did it take so long?

1 min

CHIEFS SNATCH A POINT

SHABALALA: QUICKFIRE GOALS SET UP FRANCTIC FINISH AGAINST MAGESI

2 mins

Avoid the 7 deadly SME sins

Vices that can hinder you when it comes to growing your businesses.

1 min

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