The Citizen - April 25, 2025

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April 25, 2025

Strawberry longcake

Armed with 4,000 eggs and a truckload of sugar and cream, French pastry chefs on Wednesday completed a 121.8m-long strawberry cake which they claimed is the world's longest.

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Where will money come from?

VAT REVERSAL: REALITY OF REVENUE SHORTFALL 'PUTS CRITICAL GOVT FUNCTIONS AT RISK'

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Minister's challenge is to cut where there's fat, wastage

There are no winners in the scrapping of the value-added tax (VAT) increase, just absolute chaos, says financial analyst Prof Jannie Rossouw.

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What happens to GNU now?

TAX HIKE REVERSAL: UNCLEAR IF COALITION WILL HOLD

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Social media helps fuel growing sex tourism in Japan

Young women standing idly around a park in Tokyo's west suggest that a giant statue of Godzilla is not the only attraction for a record number of foreign tourists.

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Danger of 'looksmaxxing'

'TOXIC BEAUTY': INDUSTRY OF INFLUENCERS WHO PROMOTE 'PERFECT BODIES, PERFECT FACES'

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Protests as president cuts SA visit short

Come rain or shine, the uMkhonto weSizwe party (MK) and the EFF marched to the Union Buildings to picket against the visit of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa.

1 min

'Hello, Trump, it's Cyril'

JACKPOT: US PRESIDENT AGREES TO MEET; CEASEFIRE IN UKRAINE WAR

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Fingers crossed important Big-T meeting will go ahead

Weather forecasting is an occupation that must carry little job satisfaction, with the worker's end-product so often at odds with reality.

1 min

Unit recovers R262m for govt

State entities: Ex-SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng forced to repay millions

2 mins

Another widespread power outage hits Tshwane

The City of Tshwane had its hands full with its second widespread power outages this month and, to add to the pressure, the closure of a busy street while rain persisted over the capital.

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Mayor, where are you?

NO COMMENT: UNLIKE HER PREDECESSOR, MOYA IS GETTING QUIETER

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Regulator 'not targeting' Mpofu

LEGAL COUNCIL: PROBING PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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Municipality clarifies new curb on overtime

The City of Tshwane's introduction of financial management measures capping overtime will not stop the municipality from providing services in the event of emergencies, spokesperson Selby Bokaba said yesterday.

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Acting head exonerated over assault

The female acting principal accused of assaulting a fellow female teacher has been vindicated from any wrongdoing, according to the Mpumalanga department of education.

1 min

Waste pickers' victory

COURT: RULING IN FAVOUR OF ENTREPRENEURS WRONGFULLY LABELLED

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Zuma suffers yet another blow over Downer

Former president and MK party leader Jacob Zuma's appeal application for the recusal of lead prosecutor advocate Billy Downer in his arms deal corruption trial was yesterday dismissed.

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Serving up support for US president

It is lunchtime at a Texas eatery called Trump Burger and diners are enjoying fast food and the frenetic first 100 days of their president's second term.

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Taiwan's plan against tariffs

Taiwan's Cabinet announced yesterday a planned special budget of up to NT$410 billion (about R234 billion) to boost security and the economy against the impact of new US tariffs.

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US-China talks 'groundless'

China said yesterday any claims of ongoing trade talks with Washington were \"groundless\" after US President Donald Trump played up the prospects of a deal to lower hefty tariffs he imposed on China.

1 min

Wary of Trump's U-turns

100 DAYS: TARIFF REVERSALS SHOW CHAOS, LEAVE AMERICANS WORRIED

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Put the knife in deep to save the economy

There are two ways of looking at the goings-on over the on-off VAT increase. It's either a shambles, or a fine example of democracy in action as myriad parties – even those with minimal support – got in on the act, either for or against the hike.

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Rare praise for men in blue

Fans of the old MTV Jackass reality series would be familiar with the phrase, \"if you're gonna be dumb, you've gotta be tough\" - a phrase increasingly wielding authority in South Africa thanks to the cops.

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MK must leave white people in peace

Nothing stops black people from starting their own Kleinfontein or Orania, writes CC.

1 min

SA Must Ride the Wave

There is nothing more frightening than facing your first wave.

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Players' weight must be regulated

By observation, our professional football players have adequate skills but need to be fit to run fast and not get tired quickly.

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'Slum priests' spread pope's message

Down a narrow street in Villa 31, the oldest of Buenos Aires's informal settlements, Father Ignacio \"Nacho\" Bagattini celebrates mass in a community centre for homeless drug addicts.

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Race that changes worlds

LONDON MARATHON: 56,000 RUNNERS BRING IN BILLIONS FOR CHARITY

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Anti-vaxxers' fake news come at a high price

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis and yellow fever are on the rise globally amid misinformation and cuts to international aid, the United Nations and Gavi Vaccine Alliance warned.

1 min

Russian Hopes on Trump

Residents: 'He's Better Than Biden' But Peace Is 'Still Far Away'

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World bookstores now destinations in their own right

World Book Day on Wednesday celebrated reading in all its forms including places that make it possible for book lovers to indulge their passion.

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A real massive romp

MINECRAFT: TEEMS WITH LIFE AND KEEPS KIDS GLUED TO THE SCREEN

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Scorpion Kings Are Taking Amapiano Higher

In a powerful statement of cultural pride, musical innovation and genre leadership, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small are presenting Scorpion Kings Live with Friends.

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Testing the bonds of humanity

'THE LAST OF US': SEASON 2 SEES UNRESOLVED TRAUMA IGNITE

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Hope in resistance

'THE HANDMAID'S TALE': FINAL SEASON NOW STREAMING ON SHOWMAX

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A bridge too far Wild Coast is closer than you think

Speaking this past week to an old high school friend from Johannesburg about my recent trip to Pondoland, he said he’d always wanted to visit the Wild Coast. “It’s just so far,” he almost wailed.

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Every rose tells someone's story

NAMES: HELP PEOPLE REMEMBER THE PERSONALITIES

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Rate cut on the cards?

BIG QUESTION: INFLATION'S FALL TO 5-YEAR LOW MAY SEE 25BPS CUT

2 mins

Capitec captures high-income clients

JSE-listed Capitec is shaking off its image as a lender for lower-income depositors with a 26.5% jump in clients earning R50 000 per month and higher in the past financial year.

1 min

Aspen takes R22bn knock

PHARMA: STOCKS PLUNGED OVER 30%

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Diamond to glow in Finale

Fillly can steal the show in Colorado King Stakes.

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McIlroy's journey has connected with people in a 'special way'

Masters champion Rory McIlroy (right) said the public's reaction to his enthralling victory at Augusta National had shown that his journey had connected with people in a special way.

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The perfect urban runabout

Decent luggage space for its size, even a capable weekend getaway vehicle for a couple.

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Bvuma issues a tactful response

CRITICISM: TAKES KHUNE CARPING IN A POSITIVE LIGHT

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Gunners lack ‘energy'

ARTETA: WANTS HIS TEAM TO REGAIN THEIR SPARK IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Inter into the final straight

Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and reeling from a crushing derby defeat which ended the champions' hopes of the treble.

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Howe back on training pitch

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe (right) has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit said yesterday.

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Gunners lack 'energy'

Arteta: Wants his team to regain their spark in Champions League

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Veteran Vardy is leaving the Foxes

LEGEND: TALISMANIC STRIKER CLUB'S 'GREATEST-EVER'

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Alcaraz suffers Madrid setback

World No 3 Carlos Alcaraz (above) withdrew from the Madrid Open yesterday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his French Open title defence preparations.

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Former US coach swipes at Poch

Former US head coach Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino (right) to the role, saying that foreign coaches can't understand the importance of the job.

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Veteran Vardy Is Leaving the Foxes

LEGEND: TALISMANIC STRIKER CLUB'S 'GREATEST-EVER'

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Stormers well aware of stars

The Stormers have identified some international stars they need to be wary of at Benetton, as well as Italian captain Michele Lamaro (above).

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Lions still have the winning appetite despite woes

Despite suffering five defeats in a row and being on the brink of United Rugby Championship elimination, the coaching staff at the Lions won't need to do any motivating to get the players up for their remaining three matches.

1 min

Bulls not after revenge

WHITE: GLASGOW THEORY 'ABSOLUTE NONSENSE' AS FINAL REPEAT LOOMS

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Not sure why NSA are not fighting back

If parliament is a circus, its portfolio committee on sport, arts and culture is a modern-day Colosseum. One difference, however, between battles held in ancient Rome and those being held in Cape Town is that the people who were forced to fight in the Colosseum made an effort to hit back.

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Leotlela returns to track in spectacular fashion

Gift Leotlela (below) made a spectacular return to top-flight competition yesterday, beating a strong field to win the men's 100m title at the SA Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom.

1 min

Sharks aware of Ulster roadblock

ESTERHUIZEN: HOPE TO END LAST TOUR ON A HIGH NOTE

1 min

THE BATTLES IN CAIRO

SA TEAMS: BOTH PIRATES & SUNDOWNS BATTLE-HARDENED TRAVELLERS

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Unpacking online auctions in South Africa

Online auctions have transformed how South Africans buy and sell goods, providing convenience, transparency, and access to a global marketplace.

1 min

Grande dame in Bedfordview

KLOOF ROAD: DOUBLE-STOREY, FIVE BEDROOM HOME CENTRED AROUND INDOOR POOL

1 min

Awards on the line in Finale

Opportunities: Contenders get the chance to add graded wins to their CV's

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