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Respect is based on merit

Former president and global icon Nelson Mandela is quoted as saying: \"My respect for human beings is based not on the colour of a man's skin nor authority he may wield, but purely on merit.\"

All aboard the gravy train for GNU

I thought when we got new ministers, they would respect the fact that South Africa is bankrupt and spend the money wisely.

So who's scaring blue-light brigade?

The Automobile Association (AA) doesn't normally make political statements, but no doubt it will be accused in some quarters of doing exactly that with its latest press release.

Tragedy of a decaying city

A has since 1994 been in slow but steady decline, aside from a sunny interlude of brisk economic growth under former president Thabo Mbeki. It is not contested, even by ANC supporters, that by virtually every important political, social and economic statistical measure we have gone backwards.

Whites need to dig deep into past

Author LP Hartley's famous line, \"The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there\" is fairly apt when the discussion of colonialism and its offshoot, apartheid arises.

Europe should not 'depend' on US vote

Top EU official Charles Michel has said the bloc's future should not rely on the result of the US election, as he suggested both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would stick to protectionist policies.

Forget the lies, vote early, young Republicans say

Voting has already begun in the US presidential election and on the ground, young canvassers for Donald Trump have a challenging mission - to persuade supporters to cast their ballots early, despite conspiracy theories long fuelled by the Republican billionaire.

Climate change poser

»» Neither Trump, nor Harris outline comprehensive green transition.

It's not a free-for-all

Opinions may be published, but not non-factual insults.

Picky protection rules curb Swiss mushrooming craze

After suffocating Covid restrictions, many em-braced the call of the wild and the joys of foraging, but tightening Swiss biodiversity protection measures are infuriating growing hordes of mushroom-picking enthusiasts.

°Destigmatise breast cancer,

Expert urges public to desist from labelling affected men.

Unrest after Moz polls

The Mozambican capital Maputo awoke to wreckage yesterday as protests turned violent following ruling party Frelimo's re-election after 49 years in power.

R511m on health unspent

With thousands of cancer patients on the waiting list for radiation treatment in Gauteng, the provincial department of health reportedly failed to spend R511 million of the budget for urgent cases.

Defence dept told to pull up its socks

The auditor-general's (AG) warning to the department of defence and military veteran to pull their socks up has forced the department to take steps to fix its historically poor financial management, which results in wasteful and fruitless expenditure.

Rebel commander jailed for war crimes

A Ugandan court yesterday sentenced a former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group's two-decade reign of terror.

Blue lights criticised

Complaints about VIP unit’s behaviour mount in Gauteng, says association.

Trio held for mass shooting

Three people are in custody in connection with the shooting of six people on Thursday in Cape Town.

State urged to intensify policing of informal food outlets

Government and its institutions need to be stricter in bylaw enforcement to prevent the sale of harmful food, according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

Mchunu fumes in court

Simao appears in in Protea court on murder charge.

Zuma still expelled – Mbaks

FORMER PUBLIC PROTECTOR WILL BE CONVENOR FOR PARTY'S MPUMALANGA REGION

MK introduces Mkhwebane

Remains committed to working with progressive parties.’

Zuma still expelled - Mbaks

Former president Jacob Zuma's appeal to be reinstated as a member of the party is being processed, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said.

US Republicans condemn SA for Taiwan office ultimatum

More US Republican Party congressmen have joined the queue to condemn South Africa for expelling Taiwan's liaison office from its capital.

Gauteng taxis to go cashless, says Lesufi

The Gauteng taxi industry is set to go cashless with a 2026 deadline, according to Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Are the cops winning?

But those living in certain Joburg hotspots disagree.

Nkunjana to crack the activist whip

INTENDS DRIVING THE REBUILDING AND RENEWAL OF ANC COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Dave in final Charity Mile field

Minimum bonus to the 19 charities upped to R30,000.

Next instalment of Chiefs-Downs

Kaizer Chiefs will take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Black Label Knockout quarterfinals on 2 November at FNB Stadium, after the dates and venues for the last-eight were announced yesterday morning by the Premier Soccer League.

Moris to break locals' hearts

Huge Pick 6 carryover to create massive pool.

Zackey looks to be a lucky lad at Turffontein

A number of exciting runners preparing for the Highveld's summer season will be in action at Turffontein tomorrow.