The Citizen - December 03, 2024

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December 03, 2024

PM condemns football clashes

The prime minister in Guinea's junta-controlled government called for calm yesterday after fan clashes at a football match killed dozens of people in N'Zerekore, its second-largest city.

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Support for Gift of the Givers

TERRORISM CLAIMS: ATTACKS DRAW FLOOD OF DONORS

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Bradman's cap set to fetch R4.7m

A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman, Don Bradman, will be auctioned in Sydney today, with the tattered \"baggy green\" expected to fetch as much as $260 000 (about R4.7 million).

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Heatwave hits in Gauteng

Gauteng residents are being warned to brace for a heatwave across several parts of the province.

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Zuma's vote rigging claims are 'bid to save face' - expert

If uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party leader Jacob Zuma had evidence of vote rigging in the May general elections, he would have produced it by now.

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Bill risks food supply

LAND EXPROPRIATION: FARMERS WITHDRAW LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

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Sky's the limit for India's green energy plans

Vast lines of solar panels reflect the blazing sun in India's western deserts, a dazzling ocean broken only by bristling wind turbines.

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Romania lifts bear hunt ban

481 will be killed this year, making even more orphans.

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Alexforbes pays out R4.6bn from 2-pot system

Financial services group Alexforbes has paid out R4.6 billion to pension fund members who applied to withdraw funds from the savings pot of their pension funds under the two-pot retirement system.

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Let's make gambling safer

LEGISLATION: MP PUSHING FOR BILL TO REGULATE WEB-BASED OR ELECTRONIC ACTIVITIES

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Health needs shot in arm

GAUTENG: BAILOUT NEEDED AS R4.8BN BUDGET SHORTFALL LOOMS

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Tshwane agrees terms to pay R6.6bn Eskom debt

The City of Tshwane has struck a deal with Eskom to pay off its debt as mayor Nasiphi Moya and her team try to turn around the finances of the capital.

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MK aims to take Ekurhuleni

ANC lost power in area in 2021 and is in coalition govt.

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Light at end of City Power tunnel amid big improvements

City Power has recorded several statistical improvements in the past financial year.

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How jockey spurred horse to victory

The last thing co-owner Gary Basel said to jockey Calvin Habib before the race was: \"Calvin, you left something out there last year; go and fetch it!\"

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Huge shortfall in health

COLLAPSE: POINTS TO BETRAYAL OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT ENSHRINED IN CONSTITUTION

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Qatar emir on UK state visit

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, was expected in the UK yesterday for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles III.

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Biden officially pardons his son

HUNTER: FACED SENTENCING FOR CRIMINAL OFFENCES

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Leaders set to retain power

The incumbent centre-right parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked set yesterday to retain power in Ireland as vote counting in the European Union member's general election continued, with coalition talks looming.

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German cash to bolster Ukraine fight

Kyiv - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine yesterday to reaffirm Berlin's support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia.

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SACP threat to ANC empty

Here was a time when the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the trade union federation, Cosatu, were the tail that wagged the dog, the ANC.

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Profession for liars and thieves

There is a tendency among those who consider themselves \"Western\" to attribute the evils of corruption and maladministration to countries in the developing world.

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A smear doesn't rely on fact

It is amazing what confirmation bias will do to even the most level-headed person... which is why it's no surprise there has such an outcry about Gift of the Givers and Dr Imtiaz Sooliman for allegedly being a funder of Gaza movement Hamas.

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Stop bleeding of poor punting public

In respect of the bet in horse racing known as the Pick 6, one will have noticed that there are often complete carry-overs of the pools and no-one has won the Pick 6.

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Perhaps glass isn't half empty

I should have wondered whether I was tempting fate the other night when I grabbed a torch to look for something under a couch: long time, no load shedding, I thought...

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Call to make mathematics fashionable, fun

Panellists tell gathering how they fell in love with the subject, writes Thabile Mange.

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Cultural turn sees Gothic look return

INDIVIDUALITY IS IN: MOVING AWAY FROM MASS TRENDS

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Primark boss defends practices as budget brand eyes expansion

Ireland-based budget fashion chain Primark has been criticised for its record on workers' rights and the effect of its low-cost, high-volume model on the environment.

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New faces for Splashy Fen

The stage is set for the 2025 edition of Splashy Fen, South Africa's longest-running music festival.

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Barloworld CEO in a fix

TRUST: ACCUSED OF 'MASSIVE' CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN POTENTIAL BUYOUT

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Currency devaluations slash Standard's earnings

Standard Bank recorded low to mid-single-digit earnings growth for the first 10 months of full-year 2024 to the end of October, as currency devaluations in other African countries continue to dilute the group's South African performance.

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Legal ramifications and importance of having a will in SA

A will is a critical document that outlines how your assets should be distributed after your death.

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Estate winding up in shambles

WIDESPREAD: PROBLEMS, FINGERPOINTING AT MASTER'S OFFICES JUST TIP OF THE ICEBERG

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SA needs more gutsy decisions

POLICY: COUNTRY REQUIRES INVESTMENTS

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Cut Maart some slack

NABI: CHIEFS COACH SAYS CRITICISM IS AFFECTING CAPTAIN'S CONFIDENCE

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Mngqithi jumps to Sales' defence

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has leapt to the defence of under-fire striker Arthur Sales.

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Campbell is showing his mettle at Belgian outfit

Shandre Campbell (right) scored another superb goal for Belgian side Club NXT as they beat France Borains 2-1 in Belgium's first division B on Sunday.

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Sundowns ready to launch another bid for Adams

According to information gathered by Phakaaathi, Mamelodi Sundowns will bid again for Stellenbosch FC midfielder Jayden Adams (below) when the January transfer window opens.

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Mayo finds his scoring boots with Algerian giants

Khanyisa Mayo (left) has finally found his scoring form at Algerian giants CR Belouizdad.

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No panic on the Buccaneers ship

RIVIERO: FIRST LOSS NOT A 'ZERO POINT PERFOMANCE'

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Nguse looks set to secure a big move

Golden Arrows striker Lungelo Nguse (left) is reportedly being monitored by two of the traditional big three teams in the Betway Premiership.

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Chelsea 'not quite ready' for serious title challenge

London - Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea are not ready for a Premier League title challenge despite climbing to third place with an impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Reds the team to beat

EPL: STEPPING UP A HUGE NOTCH UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF ARNE SLOT

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Spurs are still in 'good shape'

Ange Postecoglou (above) insisted Tottenham are in \"good shape\" despite a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham that damaged their bid to secure a top four finish in the Premier League.

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Head pays rich tribute to Bumrah

Sydney - India's Jasprit Bumrah (right) will go down as \"one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game\", Australia's Travis Head said yesterday, ahead of the day-night Test in Adelaide this week.

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Lions hoping to sharpen claws

EPCR: DESPERATE TO REGAIN WINNING FORM IN WALES

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All Max wanted was to be 'nice'

Max Verstappen (above) made clear his feelings about George Russell's actions leading to him being stripped of pole position when he spoke out after winning Sunday's chaotic Qatar Grand Prix.

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Stormers man ruled out again

Hopes that Stormers utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (below) would anchor himself in the team were dashed following his concussion over the past weekend.

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'BE YOURSELVES'

PROTEAS: MANAGEMENT STYLE IS PRODUCING RESULTS

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Blitzboks not up to scratch

After finishing sixth at the season-opening Dubai Sevens tournament last weekend, Philip Snyman and his charges will be desperate to hit back and challenge for the title at home in Cape Town this weekend.

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