The Citizen - January 10, 2025

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January 10, 2025

Lighter Fine for Replacing Specs

An offer from Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to buy new glasses for a security guard following a post-match melee helped convince an independent disciplinary panel to cut his ban from three matches to two.

1 min

We'll talk about bookings - airline

FLYSAFAIR: PROBE AFTER FLYER DENIED BOARDING COMPLAINS

2 mins

Golden tech for golden oldies

From an adorable robot puppy that soothes dementia patients to an in-toilet gadget for testing urine, tech at CES caters to seniors around the world.

1 min

Doctors ‘are not special’

Union ‘shocked’ at Motsoaledi telling them to leave.

3 mins

Kwaito star Doc Shebeleza's life honoured in messages

Kwaito artist Doc Shebeleza has died at the age of 51, following an illness and hospitalisation.

1 min

Rum war gets a new twist

Decades-long battle: New US trademark law gives Bacardi rights to Havana Club

1 min

Retire? I don't want to talk about it, says Rod as he turns 80

Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 today - with no plans to slow down.

2 mins

End of bank tellers soon?

A total of 92 million jobs will disappear by 2030.

2 mins

Body corporate member must pay R108k to keep lights on

The body corporate of a residential complex in Johannesburg has won a case against an owner who owes more than R100 000 for levies and power and can now disconnect his electricity.

2 mins

Ndlozi, Tetyana leaves EFF 'voluntarily'

EFF MPs Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Yazini Tetyana have resigned from parliament.

1 min

New factions over GNU

ONE WANTS GOVT DISSOLVED, OTHER TO DEEPEN TIES WITH DA

2 mins

Shortcuts with teachers

Worrying number of complaints about underqualified and unqualified tutors.

2 mins

Mother of 'miracle' baby found

The mother of a \"miracle baby\", who survived the N3 crash which resulted in the deaths of 17 people, has been found in Gauteng.

1 min

'Anxiety, stress' as Class of 2024 awaits results

As the nation awaits the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results next week, the Class of 2024 share their anxiety amid the wait.

1 min

Comeback kid Muzi Yeni ready to fire

Pesky rainy weather and cancelled race meetings have messed with jockey Muzi Yeni's comeback to the saddle, following injury.

1 min

Mondlane back in Moz

OPPOSITION LEADER RETURNS AMID POST-ELECTION CHAOS

2 mins

Pope warns about AI, fake news

Pope Francis warned yesterday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be \"misused to manipulate minds\".

1 min

UK hits people smugglers where it hurts

The UK plans to target people smugglers with economic sanctions as it tries to stem the arrival of migrants on small boats crossing the Channel, the government announced on Wednesday.

1 min

Battle on for Trump's 'big, beautiful Bill'

Donald Trump returns to the White House in two weeks with everything seemingly going his way - from stronger grassroots support than ever to a cowed billionaire class and a demoralised opposition.

2 mins

'Everybody pays price for weather'

REPORT: CLIMATE CHANGE LOSSES AT R6 TRILLION

1 min

Proof that age is just a number

Some unkind people have referred to British singer Cliff Richard as a \"perpetual teenager\" because of his seeming refusal to age.

1 min

Sick state turns back on doctors

It is an astounding example of arrogance and an inability to read the room - especially in a country desperately in need of medical professionals - that Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi should, effectively, insult and turn his back on young, jobless, qualified doctors.

1 min

Child moms: we're enablers

We have been grappling with the reality of statutory rape for years. It's not new.

2 mins

Effects of passing down racism

With reference to: \"Racism is a one-way street in SA\", published on Monday. Racism or racist sentiment is typically acquired during childhood - regardless of skin colour.

1 min

Slow and steady wins race

January; a time of fresh starts, lofty goals and the unmistakable stampede of newly minted gym-goers. Like migratory birds, they appear suddenly and en masse, flocking to treadmills, weight benches and yoga mats with the zeal of people who've decided this year will be different.

1 min

Taxis must take out public liability policies

This will put pressure on drivers to tidy up their reckless behaviour, writes Tony Ball.

1 min

Celebrities flee fires

LOS ANGELES: HOMES DESTROYED, HOLLYWOOD EVENTS CANCELLED

2 mins

Violent blaze leaves Altadena community in despair

Homes reduced to ashes, businesses in flames, and in the midst of the devastation, haggard residents: the California city of Altadena, ravaged on Wednesday by a violent fire, looked like an area that has just been bombed.

2 mins

Tech world turns to mental health tools

Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an array of new tools designed to support mental health.

2 mins

'Missing You' is fun but forgettable

NETFLIX: NOT-SO-GOOD ADAPTATION OF COBAN'S WORK

3 mins

Super-violent but addictive

'BANSHEE': NOT YOUR AVERAGE SKOP, SKIET, DONNER

3 mins

Buckle up for an epic ‘Celebrity MasterChef SA’ final

Style icon Seth Shezi and versatile media personality Dineo Ranaka will face off on SABC 3 in 2025's first reality television showdown: the Celebrity MasterChef South Africa final.

1 min

US Trade War Fears Drive Rand Down

The South African rand weakened sharply on Wednesday, sliding to its lowest level in seven months as investors worry about the possibility of sweeping tariffs from US president-elect Donald Trump.

1 min

Parents' fees struggle

INCREASE: EXEMPTIONS FROM SCHOOL LEVY COULD TOP R10BN THIS YEAR

2 mins

Is Sasol a screaming buy?

Interest jumps after Morgan Stanley says there's upside of 180%

3 mins

Draft regulations address construction mafia

Regulations to the Public Procurement Act that will address extortion and other criminal acts committed by the so-called construction mafia are being drafted.

2 mins

Investment trends you can't afford to ignore this year

The investment landscape is brimming with opportunities and challenges.

2 mins

Clarity on bank share value

Strict regulation and high service fees guarantee good returns for investors.

2 mins

Planning for retirement

INSIGHT: SAFEGUARDING FINANCIAL FUTURE

2 mins

Potter Hopes To Nail It At The Hammers

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter (right) was named West Ham's new manager yesterday on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the club said, a day after sacking Julen Lopetegui.

1 min

Barca starlets keep on shining

Young starlets Gavi and Lamine Yamal (above) fired Barcelona, without Dani Olmo after his licence to play was revoked, into the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

1 min

Slot livid over ref's call

FOUL: REDS BOSS ADAMANT SPURS' BERGVALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT OFF

2 mins

Quintero claims fourth stage of the Dakar

American driver Seth Quintero (right) won the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia yesterday by one second after Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah, who was first across the line, was penalised 10 minutes.

1 min

Djokovic handed a difficult draw

MELBOURNE: ON COLLISION COURSE TO MEET ALCARAZ

1 min

Hojgaard Twin to Play Masters

Dane Nicolai Hojgaard (above) and Chilean Joaquin Niemann have accepted special invitations into the 2025 Masters field, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced this week.

1 min

Bulls aiming to be 'street-smart'

CHAMBERLAIN: NO OVER-THINKING AGAINST CASTRES

1 min

Halfback pairing very much at ease

Boeta Chamberlain and Keagan Johannes have spent much of their rugby careers playing in different positions before finding their current roles as a halfback pairing at the Bulls.

1 min

Blitzboks back to grindstone

The challenging pool draw for the Perth leg of the Sevens World Series at the end of the month completed the circle of motivation for the Springbok Sevens squad, who returned to their base in Stellenbosch last week already.

1 min

Aussies go spin-heavy for Sri Lanka

Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly yesterday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith as captain.

1 min

Jose left at a loss for words

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro (above) battled to explain how his dominant side lost the Betway Premiership match against Cape Town City.

1 min

Key to get out of the blocks early

SA20: MAHARAJ HOPES DURBAN OUTFIT GO ONE BETTER

2 mins

MI GOODNESS

Potgieter shines with the ball and Brevis with the bat in opening match in Gqeberha.

2 mins

Chiefs have plenty to 'fix'

Nasreddine Nabi (below) has admitted Kaizer Chiefs are not where he wants them to be \"in some areas\" after his first five months in charge at Naturena.

1 min

Ten Commandments tablet sells for R94m

BIBLICAL: HIGH FIGURE NOTCHED DESPITE DOUBTS OVER AUTHENTICITY

1 min

PVA Revved Up and Rearing to Go

Park Village Auctions (PVA) is starting 2025 in full throttle with back-to-back Absa repossessed vehicle auctions next Wednesday and Thursday.

1 min

Buyer splashes out R24m for Tokyo new year tuna

The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million (about R24 million) for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious new year auction.

1 min

Luna Halo to keep bracelet at home

The Lady's Bracelet has always been one of the popular events on the Fairview calendar and has won by some decent runners.

1 min

Greaterix to finally have his day

QUALITY: THREE OUTSTANDING FEATURES ADDED TO MAKE A GREAT TURFFONTEIN CARD

2 mins

Early selections for Sha Tin Sunday

Luke Middlebrook's tips and race-by-race preview from Idol Horse for Sha Tin's Sunday racemeeting.

7 mins

Writing on the wall for O'Shea

Approaching the halfway point of the season, UAE champion jockey Tadhg O'Shea is facing a tough battle in his bid for a 13th title.

4 mins

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