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End of killer pit toilets in sight

Six years after the launch of a campaign to eliminate pit toilets at schools across South Africa, the end of this archaic system is now in sight, as less than 250 institutions are still functioning with these long drop facilities.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Race to rescue stranded folks

Philippine rescuers raced yesterday to reach residents stranded by fast-rising floodwaters after torrential rains from tropical storm Trami submerged villages and killed more than 20 people.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Seoul slams provocation

South Korea won't sit idle over the North's deployment of thousands of troops to help Russia fight Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said yesterday, slamming it as a \"provocation\".

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October 25, 2024
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Brutal night as war reaches one month

Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold on Wednesday night as the Israel-Hezbollah war reached its one-month mark.

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October 25, 2024
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Harris lays into 'fascist' Trump

'US voters can't have a president who admires dictators.'

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October 25, 2024
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95% of public schools in Gauteng can't link to internet

An alarming 94.6% of classrooms in the 2 221 public schools in Gauteng still lack internet connectivity, hindering pupils' educational experience in the province.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Palestinian seeds go in Arctic vault

A \"doomsday vault\" in the Arctic designed to safeguard the world's plant diversity has received a new deposit of thousands of seed samples, including Palestinian ones amid war and hunger in Gaza, it said this week.

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October 25, 2024
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Independent Media out

Ordered to retract column referring to News24 journalist, but cited 'censorship'.

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October 25, 2024
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95% of public schools in Gauteng can't link to internet

An alarming 94.6% of classrooms in the 2,221 public schools in Gauteng still lack internet connectivity, hindering pupils' educational experience in the province.

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October 25, 2024
Vetting raises concern
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Vetting raises concern

Reflection of inconsistencies and weakens state institutions-experts.

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October 25, 2024
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Gwamanda 'scam' victim speaks out

A Soweto man who was allegedly scammed by the former mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, says he was promised great wealth and financial freedom.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Suspect's arrest gives little comfort

The family of Amantle Samane, six, say the arrest of the suspect in her murder brings little comfort, as they will never see their child again.

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October 25, 2024
Bid to protect jacarandas
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Bid to protect jacarandas

Public support sought following application rejection.

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October 25, 2024
'0% chance of SAA investors'
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'0% chance of SAA investors'

Risky as airline did not submit financial statements for auditing for 4 years, says experts.

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October 25, 2024
Siya: the downside of fame
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Siya: the downside of fame

'You're not just an individual any more; you represent something larger.'

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October 25, 2024
Death of TV pundit Shaheen Shaw overshadows final field
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Death of TV pundit Shaheen Shaw overshadows final field

The death on Wednesday of colourful racing pundit and commentator Shaheen Shaw, pictured, cast a sad shadow over the industry – including announcement of the final field for the Grade 2 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile to be contested at Turffontein on Saturday, 2 November.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Another GNU contention

It must be a joint initiative, says federal council leader.

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October 25, 2024
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Govt vehicles torched as houses demolished

Violent clashes broke out between Emalahleni municipality law enforcement officers and the residents of Springvalley informal settlement in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Counting down school long drops

Minister sets latest eradication deadline to March.

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October 25, 2024
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Airport sets limit on hugs

A New Zealand airport has imposed a three-minute limit on farewell hugs, sparking a worldwide debate over how long to cling on for a cuddle.

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October 25, 2024
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Conman 'judge' arrested in India

Indian police have arrested an alleged conman accused of spending nearly five years pretending to be a judge and ruling in a fake tribunal he set up.

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October 25, 2024
The Citizen

Death of TV pundit Shaheen Shaw overshadows final field

The death on Wednesday of colourful racing pundit and commentator Shaheen Shaw, pictured, cast a sad shadow over the industry including announcement of the final field for the Grade 2 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile to be contested at Turffontein on Saturday, 2 November.

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October 25, 2024
Alleged diamond fraudster in dock
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Alleged diamond fraudster in dock

Controversial diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg and alleged mastermind behind the diamond fraud scheme, Forever Diamonds and Gold, appeared in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court in with eight others, including his wife, Desiree, 50, yesterday.

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October 25, 2024
Awake to holistic wellness
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Awake to holistic wellness

SERENITY FESTIVAL: WAY TO STEP OUT OF DAILY ROUTINE AND INTO SOMETHING MAGICAL

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October 24, 2024
Dive into leadership
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Dive into leadership

BOOK: THE ONE THING’ DELVES INTO WHAT'S NEEDED TO FIX COUNTRY

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October 24, 2024
Dad, be there for your kid
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Dad, be there for your kid

ROLE: MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION IN THEIR MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

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October 24, 2024
Inflation drops again
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Inflation drops again

REPO: DECLINE GIVES BANK MORE ROOM TO CUT RATE BY 25 POINTS

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October 24, 2024
Stop trying to run Cyril
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Stop trying to run Cyril

PRESIDENCY: STEENHUISEN ACCUSED OF MICROMANAGEMENT AS HE CALLS PUTIN NO ALLY OF SA

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October 24, 2024
Prepare for a secure future
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Prepare for a secure future

Retirement: Understanding Key Aspects

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October 24, 2024
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Mission to break the silence

MENTAL HEALTH: ENTREPRENEURS' STRUGGLES ARE NOT A SIGN OF WEAKNESS, SAYS EXPERT

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October 24, 2024