The Citizen - March 24, 2025

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March 24, 2025

GNU cracks over US envoy choice

RELATIONS: LOBBYING FOR LEON SPARKS POLICY DEBATE

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Too chummy with Trumpies?

A jovial new podcast in which California governor Gavin Newsom pals around with provocative right-wing guests has infuriated the Democratic Party, as its leaders clash over the best way to fight back against Donald Trump.

1 min

Hidden talent of Victor Hugo

French writer Victor Hugo is famous for penning The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Misérables, but less known is his work as an illustrator - now the subject of a new exhibition in London.

1 min

Get ready for the big chill

EX-BOSS WARNS UTILITY DOESN'T HAVE SUFFICIENT SUPPLY TO MEET WINTER DEMAND

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Farmers hope for last rain as Vaal Dam residents fear flooding

Some farmers were still praying for the last drops of rain before the turn of the season while Vaal Dam levels in the Free State continued to increase and residents feared another flood.

1 min

'Big George' larger than life

TRIBUTE: SHOCKING LOSS TO MUHAMMAD ALI DEFINES LEGENDARY BOXER'S LEGACY

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Iraqis Find Ramadan Joy in Centuries-Old Ring Game

In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called mheibes.

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He's Been a Weak President

Analyst Hammers Ramaphosa for Being Unable to Control His Party

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4 Die in Marry Me Bloodbath

CASUALTIES: BODIES FOUND WITH GUNSHOT WOUNDS

1 min

ActionSA tears into NW budget

ActionSA in the North West has slammed the provincial finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi's budget speech, saying it is full of untruths and riddled with contradictions and empty promises.

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A Third Of Spaza Applicants Foreigners

The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) data on spaza shop registrations shows that more than a third of applications received were from foreign nationals.

1 min

The boertjies who mix and fix

AFRIKANERS: WORKING MODEL OF CULTURE GROUP INTEGRATED IN BROADER SA COMMUNITY

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Residents of mining towns welcome groups' intervention

Residents of small mining towns of Emalahleni and Ophondweni in KwaZulu-Natal, who are accusing a mining firm of putting their lives in danger have commended environmentalists and human rights advocacy groups for assisting them to take the matter to court.

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Saying 'I do' now easier in China

China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples - the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.

1 min

Cop car chase through Paris streets leaves 13 hurt

Thirteen people, including 10 police officers, received minor injuries and several cars were damaged in Paris on Saturday after a driver refused a police order to stop, sparking an early-morning chase through the south of the French capital.

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Heathrow grinds to halt

BLAZE: MORE THAN 1300 FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS POWER STATION BURNS

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China Pushes Globalisation

China's number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing yesterday that the country would pursue economic globalisation despite \"fragmentation\", a thinly veiled reference to trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump.

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Press freedom threatened

Activists have called for press freedom to be protected in Indonesia and demanded an investigation after a magazine critical of the government was sent a pig's head and decapitated rats.

1 min

Russia Optimistic About Peace Talks

Russia is hoping to achieve \"some progress\" at talks in Saudi Arabia today, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets Ukrainian and Russian delegations separately in a bid to halt the three-year conflict.

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Tourism falling victim to Trump

BACKLASH: FOREIGN VISITS TO DROP 5% IN 2025

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There's no other like Foreman

The clichéd \"larger than life\" applied no more aptly than to former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, who died on Friday, aged 76.

1 min

Ramaphosa goes from hero to zero

It should have been so easy for President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Restoring SA's fading glory

The Nelson Mandela legacy is finally depleted. The \"Madiba Magic\" that opened international doors and wallets and froze criticism is no more.

2 mins

Public-private education model for SA

The recent budget allocation for the department of basic education has seen a notable increase.

1 min

SA's B-BBEE laws may soon draw ire of US

Economy will grow if we are allowed to select on merit, writes George D.

1 min

Seeing red over green leaves

Is it normal to rant at a cauliflower in Checkers? No, probably not, but what isn't normal—or shouldn't be—is the way this cauliflower was presented on a polystyrene tray and wrapped up in noxious clingfilm, while stripped bare of its outer leaves which provide natural protection.

1 min

Life's first existential crisis

RAT RACE: IT'S A PERIOD OF INTENSE SELF-DOUBT AND ANXIETY ABOUT THE FUTURE - EXPERT

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Embracing JOMO as a powerful antidote

Life often feels like a constant race, and that is where the idea of JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) has emerged as a powerful antidote.

1 min

The Importance Of Zinc In Your Diet

MINERAL: IT PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SIGHT, TASTE AND SMELL

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Toys have become much more than a playroom prop

Toys aren't just toys anymore. Toy shops aren't just toy shops anymore. Toys are adventures waiting though, like they always were.

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Carpooling comes with some tax and insurance implications

Carpooling can help save money on travelling to work, but it is important to know that there are rules about carpooling when it comes to insurance and tax because you get paid for giving others a ride.

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Steer Your Money Matters

FINANCIAL LITERACY: UPSKILL TO GET TOOLS TO ENABLE MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS

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Affordable insurance is out there and ‘it’s priceless’

You might think insurance does not fit into your budget but it should.

2 mins

New 2-pot withdrawal wave

Claims: Over 400,000 submitted to Alexforbes from September to February 2025

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Reserve Bank holds repo rate steady at 7.5%

The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) kept its benchmark repo rate at 7.5% following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting last Thursday.

1 min

Saica to Kwinana: pay up

FINDINGS: NO HELP FROM COURT FOR TROUBLED FORMER SAA DIRECTOR

2 mins

MultiChoice Relaxes Limit

Streaming: Viewers Can Use Two Devices

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Oscar hails his 'mega' McLaren

F1 DRAMA: FERRARIS BOTH DISQUALIFIED IN SHANGHAI

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Lions eye the log nervously

A costly defeat against Cardiff over the weekend has left the Lions looking nervously at the United Rugby Championship (URC) log, as they have now dropped from eighth place to 13th in just one weekend.

1 min

Siya pulls no punches

SHARKS: MAKING LIFE HARD FOR THEMSELVES AFTER THE CLOSE ZEBRE CALL

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Stormers have regained that 'feel good' emotion

The Stormers have regained that \"feel good\" emotion, after their 29-18 bonus point win over Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday lifted them up into the top eight of the United Rugby Championship (URC) table.

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Gus eyes two big Test series

Gus Atkinson (above) wants to play as much as he can for England in 2025 but the fast bowler is well aware of the need to stay fit for marquee Test series against India and Australia.

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Wales bid on track as Norway soar

Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 on Saturday to start their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win, while Erling Haaland was among the scorers as Norway swept to a 5-0 victory in Moldova.

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England missing the 'wow' factor

TUCHEL: MORE INTENSITY & ATTACKING INTENT NEEDED

1 min

Prudence Is a Bar of Gold

South Africa has produced some world-class athletes, such as Caster Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk, in recent times, while Akani Simbine continues to shine in the sprint events.

1 min

A Massive Statement

WHITE: BULLS' BMT AND NEVER-SAY-DIE ATTITUDE IS WHAT SUNK LEINSTER

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Broos backs Tau to shine again

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes Percy Tau will get better and better for South Africa now that he is getting regular game time in Qatar.

1 min

Betting on four G1 Champions Day races

Day 3 of the Championship takes place at Turffontein on Saturday and what a meeting this will be.

1 min

Munger set for another big day

HOPEFUL: TOP JOCKEY COULD RIDE A DOUBLE ON TRICKY VAAL CLASSIC CARD

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A Spirited Effort From Gallant

Plenty of smart prospects had an entry in the Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Novice Stakes at Lingfield today and it will be really interesting to see how Gallant goes.

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