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Local govt staff don't know what they're doing

They should either be given the opportunity to be trained, or be replaced, writes Anon.

Gauteng is still Crime Central

Premier Panyaza Lesufi took to the podium this week, admitting to something Gauteng residents have struggled with for almost their entire lives. \"The level of crime in our province keeps me awake at night. Many people are playing God with people's lives,\" he said, confessing his government was not doing enough.

ANC digs deep funeral hole

A state funeral is a momentous event. This is an honour awarded only after a rigorous interrogation as to whether the deceased's life was of such merit that they deserved to be memorialised in this way.

Real men do wear 'budgie smugglers'

The sight of hundreds of men dashing off on a 5km run wearing only their running shoes and Speedo swimming costumes is bound to raise a few giggles.

Politicos at school of hard knocks

You seldom hear honest self-assessment from a politician, so it was refreshing to hear the words of Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi yesterday as he accepted defeat in the country's election.

Hezbollah ready to bend

PRIORITY: WILL ACCEPT TRUCE, IF OFFERED, WITH REASONABLE TERMS

Russia-N Korea ties 'not China's issue'

China yesterday insisted that growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow were not its concern, after the United States warned up to 8,000 North Korean troops have reached Russia's border region, trained and ready for combat with Ukraine.

Trump in a firestorm

Harris calls the statement 'very offensive'.

Voters bombarded with billion-dollar ad blitz

New York - Voters in a key part of swing state Pennsylvania have been subjected to a deluge of campaign ads ahead of Tuesday's vote, with candidates spending billions of dollars to boost their chances nationally.

SA bid to save Ukrainian children

South Africa and the Vatican joined Qatar at a conference in Montreal on Thursday in offering to mediate and facilitate the return of about 20,000 Ukrainian children from Russia.

Türkiye moves to broaden its Africa reach

Türkiye is expanding its reach into Africa, banking on its defence projects and widespread trade network, its prospects enhanced by the lack of colonial history weighing on Europe, diplomatic sources say.

Fishing on horseback

Community of enthusiasts keep the flame going in this coastal town.

‘We got it wrong big-time’

Change of guard sends ‘a clear message to other parties’.

Talks mooted as SA changes heart in Taiwan impasse

South Africa is open to talks with the Republic of China (ROC) over the relocation of the island nation's liaison office in Pretoria – a move that could end the ongoing tension between the two countries.

Govt-subsidised shelters standing on thin ice

The Gauteng Care Crisis Committee, a voluntary association of non-profit organisations, this week told parliament's social development portfolio committee that organisations that receive government subsidies face an uncertain future.

City tackles metal theft

Thieves of copper cables from street and traffic lights will be arrested - MMC.

Cautionary call on debt write-offs

Writing off residents' debt in the City of Tshwane is not a good plan as it may promote a culture of nonpayment, according to economist Dawie Roodt.

Arrive early for marathon

With the race being held at a new venue and a clash with a football match, organisers of the Soweto Marathon have urged runners to arrive early for tomorrow's start and when registering today.

Declare Limpopo disaster area, says premier

Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has pleaded with President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare Limpopo a disaster area.

'Storm' and 'Bomb' hit US

As isiZulu racehorse names go, Isivunguvungu is one of the easier for foreign tongues to get around. But prominent US racing writer Steve Andersen still reckons it's a \"tongue twister\".

Heatwave sweeps SA

Tips from Joburg Emergency Services on precautions.

FlySafair falls foul of licensing body and pilots' union

Budget airline FlySafair has faced off with both the Air Licensing Council and its own pilot body in the same week.

Top cop's 'force' goes rogue

Volunteers were hopeful of fulltime employment.

US election still wide open, say polls

Trump & Harris: US presidential candidates

Timothee Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Even the Hollywood star's most convincing doppelgangers, gathered in New York for a look-alike contest, did a double-take when the man himself swung by their festivities on Sunday.

T20 affecting Test batting

Mumbai Batsmen have forgotten how to defend in Test cricket because of the T20 game, India coach Gautam Gambhir said yesterday ahead of the third and final match against New Zealand.

Frances to do it for charity

FORM: CRAWFORD'S CHARGE HAS A LOT GOING FOR HER IN R1-MILLION CHARITY MILE

Thirty hours of great racing

SA HOPES: ISIVUNGUVUNGU AND BEACH BOMB IN ACTION AT TOMORROW'S BREEDERS' CUP MEETING

Outstanding works celebrated

FLAGSHIP: SUPERB PORTRAITS BY MULTIGENERATIONAL LINE-UP LEAD STRAUSS & CO'S SALES

Textile mill needs new owne

Existing infrastructure, including manufacturing facilities, machinery and equipment.