The Citizen - March 14, 2025

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March 14, 2025

Trying times for the budget

Proposed tax hike faces strong resistance from pro-poor parties.

3 mins

The people have no meat, then let them eat offal – VAT free

The food items added to the value-added tax (VAT) exemption basket in Budget 2025 shows just how disconnected the Treasury is from poor people in South Africa, by only adding offal meat instead of items such as frozen chicken.

1 min

ANC Faces GNU Showdown

Debate: Party 'Can't Keep Overspending Like Before'

2 mins

SADC cans DRC mission

OFFICIAL DECISION: TROOPS TO WITHDRAW BUT NOT CLEAR WHEN OR HOW

2 mins

I'm Jobless Because Firm Unfairly Withdrew Offer

A legal battle has erupted between a Gauteng man and one of South Africa's biggest alcohol-producing companies, which terminated his employment, accusing him of having a criminal record.

2 mins

We force Deeds Office action

UNSAFE: DIRECTOR-GENERAL GIVES DEADLINE OF SIX WEEKS FOR JHB OFFICE TO MOVE

1 min

'Smith told me of trafficking plan'

Raquel \"Kelly\" Smith allegedly planned to sell her daughter Joshlin for R20 000 months before the little girl vanished.

2 mins

City Power bleeding

WOES: BUCKLING UNDER AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE, ELECTRICITY THEFT

2 mins

DA pushes for probe into deputy mayor

A storm is brewing over Tshwane as the DA pushes for a probe against the city's deputy mayor, Eugene Modise, who is accused of having an interest in tenders relating to the city.

1 min

PnP Silverton store shut down

The closure of a Pick n Pay (PnP) store in Silverton in Pretoria has caused a stir on social media after the EFF joined employees in a picket on Monday morning.

1 min

NHI rules 'premature'

HEALTH FUNDERS BODY: LEGAL STATUS OF DRAFT REGULATIONS UNCLEAR

2 mins

No overtime for metro cops - court

Ekurhuleni metro police officers are frustrated and demanding the reinstatement of their overtime after the city officially reduced it from 40 to 16 hours a month as a cost-saving measure, effective from 1 March.

1 min

Cops Shoot Armed Suspect

Police yesterday shot and killed an armed suspect in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg.

1 min

Tears as celebrity cat Skabenga dies at 19

South Africa's celebrity cat, Skabenga, who found a comfy home at Umhlanga's Oyster Box when he wandered onto the property as a stray many years ago, has died, aged 19.

1 min

Growers Slate Dagga Ban

MOTSOALEDI: HEALTH MINISTER CRIMINALISES ITS USE IN 'GOVERNMENT GAZETTE'

2 mins

Hitches hit water project

DISRUPTION: MAINTENANCE WORK AT LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT DELAYED

1 min

Huge leap in ocean temperatures

An extraordinary jump in ocean temperatures in 2023 and 2024 was at the extreme end of expectations from global warming and would have been \"practically impossible\" without climate change, new research said on Wednesday.

1 min

Extreme cold kills 10th of Mongolia's livestock

More than a year after a devastating winter wiped out virtually his entire sheep flock, herder Zandan Lkhamsuren is still reckoning with the damage wrought by Mongolia's increasingly erratic extreme weather.

1 min

Quest to map seabed

At Stake: Minerals Critical for Energy Transition Lie on Ocean Floor

2 mins

Pope's Future Uncertain

Pope Francis, pictured, marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church yesterday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

1 min

Trump Optimistic About Ukraine Ceasefire

President Donald Trump expressed optimism that US negotiators could secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, even as Kyiv and Moscow launched fresh aerial attacks early yesterday.

2 mins

Trump's 51st fixation

Obsession: Idea of annexing Canada defies any easy explanation

2 mins

Deeds Office not only bad apple

For more than a week, workers at the Deeds Office in Johannesburg refused to work in a protest over unsafe working conditions and all their bosses did was order them to get back to their desks or face a \"no work, no pay\" situation.

1 min

Compromise Is The Way To Go

Here is supposedly an ancient Chinese curse along the lines of \"May you live in interesting times.\" South Africa is certainly living through such times at the moment, with the brewing battle over the budget.

1 min

Animal abuse must stop

A few days ago, I was disturbed and traumatized by dogfighting I witnessed in an informal settlement in Ivory Park near Midrand.

2 mins

US not going to fund SA's looting

So, EFF leader Julius Malema, pictured, insists that President Donald Trump is \"punishing\" SA due its support of Palestine against apartheid Israel.

1 min

Why there's CCTV camera pointed at my gate

There's a limited view through slats like my mutt wearing a welding helmet, writes Des du Triou.

1 min

Forget VAT, trim fat of corruption

One of the most anxiety-inducing moments of the month for many of us is when the utility bill comes.

1 min

Varsity Sued Over No Married Couples Rule

A couple who both worked at a Japanese university have sued the institution, a court said yesterday, for reportedly allowing only the husband to keep an academic position after they were married.

1 min

Israel's 'genocidal' acts

UN REPORT: PALESTINIAN'S FERTILITY CENTRE 'INTENTIONALLY DESTROYED'

2 mins

'I am responsible for keeping you safe'

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said he was prepared to accept responsibility as the International Criminal Court (ICC) took him into custody on Wednesday to face charges over his war on drugs.

1 min

No slushies for kids

Researchers: Icy Drink Sees Many Children Land Up In Hospital

1 min

Many animal 'geomorphs' under threat

More than a quarter of our planet's natural \"geomorphs\" - animals such as beavers and hippos that, collectively, can reshape entire landscapes - are threatened or have shrinking populations, a new study says.

1 min

Where the Rifle Rules

COCAINE CANYON: INSIDE COLOMBIA'S GUERRILLA-RUN MICROSTATE

2 mins

Taiwan throws lively funerals with marching bands

At a funeral in rural Taiwan, musicians wearing pleated mini-skirts and go-go boots march around a coffin to the beat of the 1980s hit I Hate Myself for Loving You.

2 mins

Amazon re-runs 'The Apprentice'

Re-runs of The Apprentice reality show that propelled Donald Trump into the US national consciousness are showing on Prime Video, the latest indication of warming relations between the US president and Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos.

1 min

Let good times roll

DECADE: SA'S 'COME DINE WITH ME' ABOUT THE CHARACTERS NOT FOOD

3 mins

Exploits of a brilliant cop

\"THE ROOKIE\": GRIPPING STUFF INSPIRED BY TRUE STORY

2 mins

Will Trent continues shaking up the crime drama genre

Crime dramas have long been a staple of television, drawing audiences into gripping investigations and high-stakes mysteries.

2 mins

Get to the root of problem

It is often best to dig a trench around plant or dig it up.

2 mins

'We're all sapient monkeys'

REFLECTIONS: SEASON 3 OF 'THE WHITE LOTUS' IN THAILAND NOW SHOWING

2 mins

Karoo captures your soul Hot, harsh, unforgiving – yet uniquely beguiling -

When I hear people waxing lyrical about their unconditional love for the Karoo, I am sometimes tempted to force them to tell the whole truth… that the Karoo is a beautiful place for a few hours around sunrise in the morning and the same around sunset.

4 mins

Minister seeks support as coalition frays

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he'll enlist support from a range of political parties to get his revamped budget approved if the second-largest member of the nation's ruling coalition follows through on a threat to reject it.

1 min

A big blow for all

BUDGET: GOVT THINKS HIGHER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WILL BEAR THE BRUNT

2 mins

Law for exit greylist

To exit the greylist in October, National Treasury says South Africa \"is working\" to address two outstanding action items by June.

1 min

Save with these foods

The list of value-added tax (VAT) zero-rated food items has been expanded effective 1 May, to cushion vulnerable households from the impact of tax measures.

1 min

Budget in a nutshell

Godongwana: Finance Minister Tables 0.5 Percentage Point VAT Hike

2 mins

Retirement planning: mistakes to sidestep in your 60s

With people working longer, living longer, and retiring later, financial decisions in your 60s remain crucial.

2 mins

50 and Behind on Savings?

TIPS: IT CAN BE OVERWHELMING, BUT AN EXPERT GIVES ADVICE ON HOW TO CATCH UP FAST

3 mins

Steps to build resilience

MONEY: STRENGTHEN YOUR FUTURE

2 mins

Feel total luxury in motion

DISCERNMENT: IDEAL FUSION BETWEEN RANGE ROVER VELAR AND THE SAXON SPA EXPERIENCE

3 mins

Max: Red Bull 'not quickest'

Max Verstappen (above) said yesterday that Red Bull were \"not the quickest at the moment\" ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but warned it could change as the campaign progresses.

1 min

Binder wants more out of his KTM

The proof will be in the pudding for Red Bull KTM this weekend as the MotoGP show heads for Argentina.

1 min

Lewis Itching To Start

Switch: Pleads For Patience During His Ferrari Transition Period

2 mins

'K9' Fourie is ready to bark

The highly promising South African lightweight Kaine \"K9\" Fourie takes another step up in his career tomorrow night with his first slated 10-rounder against the rugged Zambian Simon Ngoma.

1 min

Quotas will always be an emotive issue

There was some controversy this week after the Warriors missed out on a spot in the One Day Cup cricket play-offs for falling short of quotas, and while they will no doubt feel hard done by, the real question that should be raised is not whether it was fair.

1 min

Lerena far from done

PROMOTER. NEW ROLE DOESN'T INDICATE THAT RETIREMENT IS IMMINENT

2 mins

United looking 'lost & scared'

Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look \"lost\" and \"scared\" on the pitch and that \"10 to 15 players need to leave the club\".

1 min

Arsenal Not Ready To Concede The Title Yet

With Liverpool cruising serenely towards a record-equalling 20th English Premier League title, the main excitement left in the season's top-flight can be drawn from the battle for Uefa Champions League places.

1 min

Magpies Aim To Take Down Reds

CARABAO CUP: ACHING TO END LONG TROPHY DROUGHT

1 min

Simeone at odds over Alvarez penalty call

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone (right) cast suspicion on the decision to rule out Julian Alvarez's penalty in his team's Champions League defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday.

2 mins

Post-Mbappe PSG Now Serious Title Contenders

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shoot-out triumph over Liverpool this week in an epic Champions League tie is a statement win for the French club's new project in the post-Kylian Mbappé era and confirms that they are serious contenders to win the trophy.

2 mins

Villa chase their place in history

MCGINN: DETERMINED TO KEEP THEIR FAIRYTALE GOING

2 mins

Ribeiro galloping ahead in awards race

With more than half of the Betway Premiership matches already played this season, I think we can start debating which player has stood head and shoulders above the rest.

2 mins

Nabi hits out at Chiefs' poor finishing ability

Nasreddine Nabi (below) suggested his Kaizer Chiefs players need to take more responsibility after his side's familiar failings in front of goal saw them held to a goalless draw by Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Wednesday.

1 min

Pirates refuse to give up the race

PSL: RIVEIRO STILL NOT THROWING IN THE TOWEL YET

2 mins

Knee troubles sideline Wood

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for four months following an operation on his left knee, effectively sidelining him from an upcoming Test series at home to India.

1 min

Intriguing battle looms

ONE-DAY CUP: DIFFERING BOLAND, DOLPHINS STRENGTHS ARE ON DISPLAY

1 min

Lucu inclusion a no-brainer

France head coach Fabien Galthie said yesterday it was \"impossible\" to drop Maxime Lucu (above) for this weekend's Six Nations title decider with Scotland in Paris.

1 min

Crowley back at flyhalf for clash against Italians

Ireland flyhalf Jack Crowley (right) will make his first start of this Six Nations in the team's tournament finale away to Italy tomorrow after ousting Sam Prendergast from the No 10 shirt.

2 mins

The final countdown

SIX NATIONS: FRANCE IN THE POUND SEATS AS IRELAND, ENGLAND LOOMS

2 mins

SA duo happy with their form

Two record-breaking South African women are pleased with their form, with middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso (above) and hurdler Marione Fourie producing impressive performances again this week, on the eve of the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

1 min

Jordan Resets Kicking Radar

FORM: NEEDS TO LAND MORE OPPORTUNITIES AT POSTS

2 mins

Awesome weekend of Schools action

The 2025 schoolboy rugby season is already four weeks old, but tomorrow all the big dogs will also come out of their off-season slumber to take the field.

1 min

Form should be a good guide

In the Betway Premiership, Pirates host Sundowns, while in England, Arsenal and Chelsea clash in a big London derby. In European rugby, it's the conclusion of this year's Six Nations with plenty riding on the outcome of all three matches.

1 min

Kolbe tops the SA Rugby pile

Two-time World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe (below) has joined the illustrious list of players to be named SA Rugby Player-of-the-Year.

1 min

Percy On Board

Broos: No Hesitation Naming Him In Bafana Squad

2 mins

Steep fall in art sales

The value of art sold at auctions globally fell by a third last year compared with 2023, with the Chinese market crashing by 63%, data published on Monday showed.

1 min

Pursuit of excellence

GLENFIDDICH: SHOWCASES ITS WORK IN FUNDING SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM

2 mins

Neat duplex up for grabs

INVESTMENT: BOASTS ALL CONTEMPORARY FAMILY NEEDS, GOOD STATE IS CHERRY ON TOP

1 min

Pop the 'Question' at Fairview

Justin Snaith and Muzi Yeni will team up at Fairview today and they should come away with a couple of winners.

1 min

Tricky race for bettors

COMPETITIVE: ALMOND SEA COULD HAVE THE EDGE IN SYCAMORE SPRINT

3 mins

De Sousa closes on Dubai title

In the final meeting of the 2025 Dubai Racing Carnival, punters face a challenging card at Meydan today; eight of the nine races are competitive handicaps, and finding winners will be tough.

4 mins

Galopin Des Champs seeks Gold Cup hat-trick

History beckons for Galopin Des Champs, who looks absolutely bombproof in his quest to become a three-time winner of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup today.

1 min

Galopin Des Champs seeks Gold Cup hat-trick

History beckons for Galopin Des Champs, who looks absolutely bombproof in his quest to become a three-time winner of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup today.

1 min

Sycamore Sprint thriller awaits

REMATCH: ALMOND SEA AND POBLANO SET TO CLASH AGAIN IN GRADE 3 SPRINT

5 mins

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