The Citizen - January 24, 2025

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January 24, 2025

Why did you ignore us?

PARLY: TOP COP, MINISTER SUMMONED TO ANSWER

2 mins

Pop star out over sex scandal

One of Japan's biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement yesterday over sexual misconduct allegations, reports said, in the latest scandal to rock Japan's entertainment industry.

1 min

Man nabbed for kicking bunny

Japanese police said yesterday they arrested a man for kicking a rabbit, as authorities probe the deaths of more than 70 bunnies on an island well-known for its large rabbit population.

1 min

Fury after Boko hammers SA

INVESTMENT: BOTSWANA LEADER SLAMS NEIGHBOUR INSTEAD OF SELLING HIS COUNTRY

3 mins

Mantashe gives safety in mining a clean bill of health

Safety in the mines is at a record high, says Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe.

2 mins

Cowgirls Don't Get the Blues

'I want to show everyone it is entirely normal for women to ride horses.

2 mins

This 'mapping' bicycle just makes sense

Delft - Dutch university researcher Holger Caesar heads out into the afternoon traffic on a bicycle like no other, equipped to collect data he believes may one day save lives.

2 mins

Firefighters finish tough training

GRADUATE: STRENGTH TESTED TO THE LIMIT

2 mins

Cape Town Met is game of 'spot the longshot'

The dress theme for Saturday's 2025 WSB Cape Town Met is Couture Unleashed. To a non-fashionista that sounds like: \"Anything goes, do your worst, let loose the dogs of needlework\".

2 mins

Mengo is 'liar' – counsel

MISCONDUCT: SECRETARY ASKED IF SHE WANTED FRIENDSHIP WITH JUDGE

2 mins

Fuse lit in student accommodation time bomb

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) is under fire yet again as unresolved issues in its student accommodation programmes threaten to spark nationwide unrest.

1 min

Roads agency needs R70m to fix broken traffic signals

EFFORTS HAMPERED BY THEFT

2 mins

Drownings surge with rain

GAUTENG: COPS HAVE 10 DIVING OPERATIONS, 17 RESCUE MISSIONS AND RECOVER 28 BODIES

2 mins

If Trump Made SA Great Again

IMAGINATION: LAND WHERE EVERYTHING WOULD WORK AND PEOPLE ARE SAFE IN STREETS

3 mins

SA consumers spend most money in 14 years in November

South African consumers were not scared to spend money on items such as clothing and shoes, cleaning products, appliances and furniture in November, making it the best retail sales in 14 years.

2 mins

'Dirty' money ring smashed

Vietnam police said they had arrested five people and smashed a money-laundering ring that brought $1.2 billion (just over R22.2 billion) of criminal cash into the country from abroad.

1 min

'Ready to take our own back'

India is prepared to take back its citizens residing illegally in the United States, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said.

1 min

'US Is Solidly Behind Israel'

ENVOY: AMERICA REAFFIRMS UNWAVERING SUPPORT

1 min

Nearly 200 schools close over pollution

Air pollution forced nearly 200 schools in Bangkok to close yesterday as officials urged people to work from home and restricted heavy vehicles in the city.

1 min

Saps' liability slide is threat to all

Given that a senior ANC comrade laid charges of intimidation with the cops against a Sunday Times journalist for asking questions, we worry that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu might want to have a go at us for wondering – as we do again today – about how he spends the police budget.

1 min

Clock's not ticking for TikTok

If the United States was so paranoid that China would be able to access so-called personal information from Americans through the social media platform, TikTok, why couldn't this suspected intelligence be used to solve cybercrimes and stop other potential threats, or was it just a matter of control and censoring?

2 mins

Is safety in the eye of the beholder?

If, as the saying goes, the truth hurts, then Gauteng MEC for finance and economic development Lebogang Maile must be writhing with the pain inflicted by Botswana President Duma Boko this week when he told investors South Africa was \"not safe.\"

1 min

The old Trump is back with a vengeance

It seems that US President Donald Trump's Golden Age has begun, writes Armin.

1 min

January Feels Like Six Months

January. The month that's supposed to symbolise fresh starts, new goals and a shiny, hopeful future. Except, instead of feeling like a clean slate, it feels like we've accidentally wandered into an eternal time loop.

2 mins

Trump is going to change world

Donald Trump's short presidency is already clearly marked by him being a president in a hurry to wield huge power.

1 min

Reality or conspiracy?

'FLY ME TO THE MOON': WILDLY ENTERTAINING BUT PREDICTABLE

3 mins

What to wear to the Met

DESIGNERS: HORSE RACING AND CUTTING EDGE FASHION ON SHOW

2 mins

Highest-grossing musical screening in SA cinemas

Moana 2, the captivating, epic animated musical from Walt Disney Animation Studios has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time at the South African box office, surpassing Frozen 2.

1 min

Google Wins Ruling Blocking Huge Fine

Alphabet's Google won a UK court ruling to block Russian media firms from seizing the tech giant's global assets to recover Russian court-imposed fines that have now accrued interest equal to many times more than the world's economy combined.

1 min

Rosier outlook for SA

GDP: GROWTH EXPECTED TO SURPRISE ON THE UPSIDE THIS YEAR

1 min

Target: Banxso victims

LEAKED: SCAMMERS ARE IN POSSESSION OF DETAILED PERSONAL DATA

4 mins

Problems with coal curb Sasol

Sasol reported a slight fall in first-half mining production, primarily challenged by coal quality.

1 min

Listed property is tops again

BEST ASSET CLASS: UP AFTER TOUGH YEARS

2 mins

Sinner is taking nothing for granted

Jannik Sinner insists nothing is being taken for granted ahead of his Australian Open semifinal, with the world No 1 warning that he is constantly striving to get \"better and stronger\".

1 min

Keys Prevails in Nail-Biting Shock

OZ OPEN: Sets Up Final Against Rampant Sabalenka

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Pep Admits City 'Could Not Cope'

Pep Guardiola (above) admitted his Manchester City side \"could not cope\" with Paris Saint-Germain after throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to the French side on Wednesday, leaving their Champions League hopes on the brink.

1 min

Davids 'proud' to hit 50 Blitzbok caps

When he wore the green and gold for the Springbok Sevens the first time - on 28 January 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand - Zain Davids was the proudest man alive.

1 min

Royals extend their SA20 lead

PROBLEMS: TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR SUPER GIANTS

1 min

FIRE BURNING BRIGHTLY

JANSEN: IMPORTANT FOR SUNRISERS NOT TO GET AHEAD OF THEMSELVES

2 mins

Kriels relishing 'lekker' challenge

Though the contest between David and Richard Kriel will be \"lekker\" in the cross-Jukskei derby this weekend, neither player will search the other out on the field.

1 min

Property sellers warned

>> Repercussions for both the agents and sellers who breach agreement.

2 mins

Industrial Stuff Sale

LIQUIDATION: EQUIPMENT FROM A METAL FABRICATION CONCERN

1 min

Some tips to save for an auction

Saving for an auction can be challenging, but with a solid plan, you can increase your chances of securing the item you want.

1 min

Pot the eight ball in the Met

CONDITION: EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN LOOKS WELL WEIGHTED TO GIVE SNAITH A THIRD SUCCESSIVE VICTORY

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Romantic Warrior in Dubai debut

Hong Kong champion and nine-time Group 1 winner Romantic Warrior starts his Middle East campaign in the Jebel Hatta at Meydan today, setting up a mouth-watering clash with Charlie Appleby's Measured Time in the Group 1 event on a star-studded nine-race card.

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Sun to shine for Raj

IMPROVEMENT: PETER-TRAINED RUNNER CAN END LENGTHY DROUGHT OF WINS

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