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Brazil's Lula bounces back after emergency surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged on Sunday from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery to treat an intracranial haemorrhage.

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December 17, 2024
Terrorists' have Syria
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Terrorists' have Syria

ASSAD: OUSTED LEADER BREAKS HIS SILENCE SAYING HE 'DIDN'T FLEE'

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December 17, 2024
Disabled French boxer fights for glory in US
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Disabled French boxer fights for glory in US

New York - Boxer Pierre-Mickael Hugues trains in New York like any other able-bodied athlete, but has prosthetic legs from below the knee.

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December 17, 2024
Born a winning entrepreneur
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Born a winning entrepreneur

VALERIE MENTZ: SHE HAD SUCCESS FROM HER FIRST VENTURE, WITH NO BUSINESS TRAINING

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December 17, 2024
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The problem with filling potholes

Potholes are dangerous and damaging to vehicles, says Danny Nunes of the Melville Security Initiative and Creass Community Services.

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December 17, 2024
Restoring to glory a nightmare
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Restoring to glory a nightmare

When Joburg Water (JW) digs a crater in a road to fix or replace a pipe, the road surface needs to be repaired – and this repair or reinstatement needs to be done by Joburg Roads Agency, says Bertha Peters-Scheepers, spokesperson for JRA.

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December 17, 2024
The Citizen

Effects of budget allocation

JRA's capital expenditure budget (Capex) is R860 million for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This marks a significant decline from previous years, where the budget was R1.3 billion in 2018.

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December 17, 2024
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Is JRA a bump in the road?

POOR MAINTENANCE: 'FIX THE BROKEN WINDOW'

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December 17, 2024
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Sluggish tourism funding slammed

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has criticised the sluggish administration of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF).

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December 17, 2024
McKinsey, Bain spark G20 row
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McKinsey, Bain spark G20 row

STATE CAPTURE: FINGERED FIRMS FACILITATING SUMMIT

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December 17, 2024
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One Stripe underlines superiority

There was a master plan to get One Stripe qualified for a shot at big money in the Big Cap sales race at Kenilworth in March 2025.

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December 17, 2024
Want to make 100? Don't believe 'junk' data, says expert
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Want to make 100? Don't believe 'junk' data, says expert

Most of what we know about humans living to very old ages is based on faulty data, including the science behind the \"blue zones,\" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher.

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December 17, 2024
'Miss Robot, can you help?'
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'Miss Robot, can you help?'

SCHOOLS: ROLL-OUT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPS SUPPOSEDLY HELP PUPILS

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December 17, 2024
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Provincial govt cites lack of tanks

Gauteng acting premier Lebogang Maile has apologised to residents for the 96-hour water cut, saying the provincial government would step in to assist municipalities facing water cuts.

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December 17, 2024
The Citizen

National 'have your say' preparations begin soon

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will hold the National Dialogue next year.

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December 17, 2024
‘I was forcibly sterilised’
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‘I was forcibly sterilised’

REPORT: POOR, BLACK HIV-POSITIVE WOMEN OPERATED ON WITHOUT CONSENT

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December 17, 2024
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Pina coladas sting tourists

Fiji doctors have decided to discharge five of the seven patients - including four Australians and an American - who were hospitalized after drinking pina coladas at a luxury hotel bar, the government said yesterday.

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December 17, 2024
Grammy drums now quiet..
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Grammy drums now quiet..

Indian musician Zakir Hussain, pictured, a four-time Grammy award winner credited with turning tabla drums into an instrument loved globally, has died at the age of 73, officials said yesterday.

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December 17, 2024
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Little Xmas cheer for consumers

SURVEY: MORE NO-NO-NO THAN HO-HO-HO FOR MOST

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December 17, 2024
Who keeps parks usable?
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Who keeps parks usable?

WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN? UNDERFUNDING OF JOBURG CITY PARKS A MAJ

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December 14, 2024
The unforgettable beauty of Bath
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The unforgettable beauty of Bath

Grand architecture, gardens draw crowds

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December 14, 2024
Enjoy Mother City like a local
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Enjoy Mother City like a local

If crowds aren't your thing while on holiday

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December 14, 2024
Fighting for the soul of a town
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Fighting for the soul of a town

Restoring century-old treasures fit for a king

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December 14, 2024
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Pirates aim to show 'no fear'

Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm (above) says the Buccaneers are going into their Caf Champions League group clash against Stade d'Abidjan with \"no fear\".

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December 14, 2024
Series sealed in style
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Series sealed in style

EASY: HENDRICKS AND VAN DER DUSSEN TAKE PAKISTAN TO THE CLEANERS

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December 14, 2024
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Sharks go big on discipline

Sharks head coach John Plumtree says that while his team have suffered several injuries, they are still strong enough to beat Leicester Tigers in front of a sold-out Welford Road Stadium in England in the Champions Cup tonight (kick-off 7.30pm).

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December 14, 2024
No feeding off revenge
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No feeding off revenge

WHITE: BULLS NOT THINKING BACK TO NORTHAMPTON DEFEAT LAST SEASON

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December 14, 2024
Injury-ravaged Stormers under immense pressure
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Injury-ravaged Stormers under immense pressure

Despite the odds being heavily stacked against them, the Stormers' back-up brigade will be hunting for a win over English Premiership side Harlequins in their Champions Cup clash at Twickenham Stoop tonight (kick-off 10m).

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December 14, 2024
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Cheetahs expecting a kicking game

The Cheetahs are gearing up to receive a kicking barrage from Cardiff when the two teams battle it out in their Challenge Cup encounter at Arms Park in Wales tonight (kick-off 10pm).

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December 14, 2024
Lions aiming to get the roar back
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Lions aiming to get the roar back

LOUBSCHER: READY FOR BIG STATEMENT AGAINST PAU

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December 14, 2024