The Citizen - October 16, 2024

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October 16, 2024

It's really about sticks and stones

Frankfurt - An eclectic range of topics will be in focus at the world's biggest book fair this week, from a row over an Italian mafia author to growing interest in wacky literary subgenres and AI in publishing.

1 min

‘Lesufi hides graft of R2bn’

REPORTS: PREMIER ‘IGNORES CALLS TO RELEASE FINDINGS’

2 mins

Pandas 'envoys of friendship'

Beijing – Two giant pandas left China for a zoo in the US capital on Monday, a Chinese conservation group said.

1 min

Suspect's no bail bid call is 'sensible'

The decision of the man accused of murdering 18 people in the Eastern Cape to abandon bail is sensible, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says.

1 min

Top investigating unit saves govt R8 billion

The government saved about R8 billion in the 2023-24 financial year due to the Special Investigating Unit's (SIU) work, it said yesterday. It also recovered actual cash of R2.28 billion - the most in its 27-year history.

1 min

No racism in 'chat room'

MBEKI: REPORT TACKLES DEPT FOR SMEARS, UNFAIR SUSPENSIONS

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End of the road for koalas?

EXPERTS: HIT BY CARS, DEADLY BACTERIA, THE MARSUPIALS' FUTURE IS IN THE BALANCE

3 mins

K-pop star tearfully opens up about workplace bullying

Seoul – A member of chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers yesterday as part of an inquiry into workplace harassment, amid a boardroom drama over her super producer.

2 mins

Crackdown on spaza shops

INSPECTIONS: BUSINESSES 'NOT ONLY FLOUT THE LAW BUT PUT PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK'

2 mins

It's the season for thunderstorms and damaging hail

It is the time of year when severe thunderstorms, accompanied by damaging winds and hail, can be expected as SA heads into summer.

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SA spends millions on deportations, says MP

South Africa may be its own worst enemy when dealing with foreign nationals, says an ActionSA parliamentarian.

1 min

31 officials disciplined

HOME AFFAIRS: BUST FOR SMUGGLING, BREAKING IMMIGRATION LAWS

2 mins

Two-pot snag: Sanlam responds to reader

It is more than a month since the two-pot retirement system came into effect and seemed to be sailing smoothly until a reader raised a complaint.

2 mins

Gayton defends trip

JOYRIDE: DENIES CLAIM, SAYING HE HAD CHANCE TO MEET COLLEAGUES

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‘Connecting people with nature’

BIODIVERSITY CHAMPIONS: VIABLE AND HEALTHY HIVES NEEDED TO CREATE ENOUGH BEES > Declining insect populations, mean poor pollination of crops – report.

2 mins

Startups lead the way in Baltic Sea by reoxygenating oceans

Paris – European scientists have teamed up with two startups in a pioneering experiment to tackle one of the major problems facing sea life – the depletion of oxygen in the ocean, causing the disappearance of fish and marine biodiversity.

2 mins

Clipper to probe if life is possible on icy moon

Cape Canaveral - Is there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? An imposing Nasa probe lifted off on Monday on a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to take the first detailed step toward finding out.

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Squatters' palace of dreams

FORGOTTEN GLORY: ONCE A GRANDE DAME, ABANDONED HOTEL NOW HOME TO ABOUT 4 000 > We're hoping this vote will lead to change, say residents wanting a better life.

2 mins

Miners battle on Ukraine's 'energy front'

Kyiv - Hundreds of metres underground, Sergiy Faraonov held out a chunk of \"black gold\" - coal extracted from beneath the surface of eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are advancing.

1 min

Falling sales of port cause sour grapes

Sao Joao da Pesqueira – Jose Manuel Ferreira should have already started harvesting grapes on his century-old vineyard in northern Portugal – instead he is still looking for a buyer for his crop.

2 mins

Hopes pinned on peace

CHINA'S WARNING: MILITARY PLANES, SHIPS ENCIRCLE TAIWAN

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Qatar slams Israel 'plans'

Doha - Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday accused Israel of choosing to expand the conflict in the Middle East to implement \"pre-existing plans\" for the occupied West Bank and Lebanon.

1 min

Kim burns his Seoul bridges

\"'ENEMY': BLOWS UP ROADS CONNECTING IT TO SOUTH

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"'We'll hear but won't listen'"

Jerusalem - Israel will consider the US' opinion but will act against an Iranian missile attack based on its own \"national interests\", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said yesterday.

1 min

Kamala takes swipe at 'unhinged' Trump

Erie - Kamala Harris tore into \"unhinged\" Donald Trump over his threat to set the US military on political opponents as the presidential rivals held dueling events in Pennsylvania.

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Let's lobby AU to rescue neighbour

Although we have a mountain of problems of our own, we cannot avert our eyes from what is happening in our neighbour, Mozambique, which is waiting for the official results of elections held last week.

1 min

Mockery of public opinion

By loudly supporting efforts to change Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi and Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero mock the public participation process which ended yesterday.

2 mins

Seeking any conviction at almost any price

NPA lacks expertise and resources to deal with high profile cases, writes Per Ardua

1 min

Judge must only be judged on merit

A bizarre exchange at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviews last week is a perfect example of the demeaning requirements of navigating the social engineering demands of the government.

1 min

Real threat to water security

There are some questions which a gentleman is not permitted to pose to a lady. In our house, querying the cost of water for her garden is one such taboo line of enquiry.

2 mins

The daddy of black holes

I suffered a minor financial miscarriage recently, a situation which is compounded by my being trapped in Europe paying R350 for a bog-standard chicken burger, R200 for a pint of odd-tasting beer and sacks of money to fill the tank of the ridiculous Citroën I hired from Europcar in Paris.

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Jaws of life for predators

Colombia - A lone catamaran named Silky patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a refuge that is protected, yet full of peril for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific.

1 min

Waste not, want not in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa - With a tattered bag on his back, Dereje Enigdamekonen trawled the endless alleyways of the Merkato market in Addis Ababa, calling for the Ethiopian capital's abundant scrap.

2 mins

Smartwatch that goes on and on...

VIVO WATCH 3: ELEGANT WITH SOLID HEALTH FEATURES

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Hi-tech skin renewal

ALTERNATIVES: IF NOT READY FOR INVASIVE TREATMENT

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RAF cash to e-toll debt

GAUTENG GOVT: PLANS TO DIP INTO AGENCY'S MEDICAL EXPENSES CLAIMS

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Calgro profits up 30% after unit sales

JSE-listed property and private memorial park developer Calgro M3 recorded a 28.5% rise in headline earnings per share (Heps) for the six months ended 31 August.

1 min

Eskom blames govt for hike call

Eskom said it had to ask for a 36% increase in prices because of the government's inability to rein in delinquent municipalities and errors made by the regulator in adjudicating earlier applications to boost tariffs.

1 min

Watchdogs target trusts

STRENUOUS: EFFORTS TO GET OFF GREYLIST RAMP UP AHEAD OF DEADLINE

2 mins

Search for the country's best-performing unit trust

The moniker of Running of the Bulls might sound a bit tongue-in-the-cheek, but the intentions and importance are serious. It is the Profile Group's opening race to find South Africa's best-performing unit trusts, and the first figures presented a few surprises.

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Wise way to use your R15m

HELPING A 40-YEAR-OLD WIDOW ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

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Mboweni's rare misstep

\"'PUNGENT': CHAIR OF GEORGIOU'S ACCELERATE

2 mins

Kolo Muani double sinks Belgium

Randal Kolo Muani (right) of Paris Saint-Germain scored twice as France again won in the absence of Kylian Mbappe on Monday, beating Belgium 2-1 away in the Uefa Nations League.

1 min

Nagelsman lauds his team

Munich - Fresh from a dominant 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Munich, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann (above) lauded the \"supercharged atmosphere\" in his side on the anniversary of his first game.

1 min

Tuchel agrees to deal

TOP POSITION: GERMAN SET TO BE UNVEILED AS NEW ENGLAND MANAGER

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Weather hurdle for roaring Lions

URC: WET AND WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN ITALY

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Lakay wants fast restart

Lyle Lakay (above) has called on SuperSport United's frontline to start firing in all cylinders when the domestic programme resumes.

1 min

Sharks seeking home comforts

Sharks coach John Plumtree (right) hopes a few weeks at home and matches at Kings Park against two of the United Rugby Championship's biggest title contenders will help get his side back on track after a poor three-match European tour.

1 min

Ravindra excited for India Tests

Bengaluru – New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra said facing India in Bengaluru in the birth city of his father will be “special” moment with his family cheering in the stands.

1 min

Test captaincy a dream for Aiden

HONOUR: SOMETHING HE WANTED SINCE HE WAS A KID

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India sweat on Shami fitness

Bengaluru - India captain Rohit Sharma said yesterday that fast bowler Mohammed Shami (above) suffered a recent setback on his return from injury, with the Australia Test series starting next month.

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BAFANA LEFT WAITING

AFCON QUALIFIER: SOUTH AFRICA SHARE POINTS IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

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Proteas into the World Cup semis

The Proteas are two matches away from lifting the T20 Women's World Cup trophy after it was confirmed last night that they will face Australia in the semifinals tomorrow.

1 min

Art Nouveau to paint the picture at Greyville

Art Nouveau is one of a few unexposed runners with good improvement to come at a tough meeting on the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.

1 min

Royal Edition to strike again

FORM: FLOWER ALLEY GELDING HAS BEEN PITTED AGAINST THE BEST IN THE LAND

2 mins

Whyte fires an Arrow in Hong Kong

Trainer Douglas Whyte is predicting a bright future for Young Arrow's racing career in Hong Kong as the Singapore import is pointed towards the first section of today's Class 3 Flying Handicap over 1200m at Happy Valley.

3 mins

Pirates a banker in cup clash

TAB soccer customers will find a host of entertaining matches in this weekend's TAB soccer pools including several ultra-competitive English Premier League games and the eight clashes that make up the first round of the Carling Knockout Cup.

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The whole nine yards

OMODA C9: PRICE IS RIGHT WITH A SPECIAL THIS MONTH

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B40 Plus ready to hit the trails

BAIC: GETTING OFF THE ROAD IS WHERE IT WILL SHINE

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Sonet expands range by two

Kia South Africa has expanded its popular Sonet range by two derivatives to nine with the introduction of the new LS entry-level variant.

1 min

New SUV simply Dashing

JETOUR: INNOVATIVE DESIGN, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, AFFORDABILITY

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All systems go for Zwartkops finale

They say time flies when you are having fun which means the six members of the motoring media competing in this year's Toyota GR Cup have had great fun.

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