The Citizen - March 13, 2025

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March 13, 2025

'A painful blow' to millions

TAX: COSATU 'CAN'T SUPPORT HIKES AFFECTING POOR'

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Dinosaur footprints found at schoolyard

A trove of fossilised dinosaur footprints has been found on a slab of rock gathering dust inside an Australian school, scientists said yesterday.

1 min

Plan for 100k EV charging stations

Vietnam's VinFast plans to build 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Indonesia, Jakarta's investment minister said, as the EV manufacturer pushes into the burgeoning industry in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

1 min

It could have been worse

Godongwana: Listens to GNU unhappiness and ups VAT by only 0.5 percentage point

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Paying extra for your sins: smokes up R1, booze 6.75%

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has increased the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes.

1 min

Book balancing act

JOBS: EXPERTS SAY GODONGWANA'S BUDGET WON'T STIMULATE GROWTH

1 min

Extra funds for teachers and doctors

The government is trying to contain civil service salary spending but, at the same time, allocating extra funds to retain teachers and doctors.

1 min

Minister blames grant

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana laid blame for his value-added tax hike at the door of the R370 social relief of distress (SRD) grant.

1 min

Relief for motorists at the fuel pump

After much debate about whether Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana would announce an increase in the fuel levy yesterday, motorists can breathe a sigh of relief.

1 min

Were outfits at budget symbol of austerity chic?

The budget speech was not just about balancing the books; it also saw parliament's sense of style hitting an all-time low.

1 min

New Cuba defence deal

DEPARTMENT: SANDF LACKS ABILITY TO PROPERLY PREPARE ITS MILITARY

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Joshlin was in a cargo container on a boat

In a chilling revelation during the ongoing trial on Joshlin Smith's disappearance, Edna Maart, her Grade 1 teacher, revealed shocking details about a conversation she had with Kelly Smith, Joshlin's mother, just days after the child's disappearance.

1 min

Irish JP looms large in UK

CHELTENHAM: RACING GREAT HAS 60 RUNNERS

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Call for more border resources

Individuals not arrested, but taken to the nearest port of entry.

2 mins

Frustration over stalled R3bn sewerage project

A R3 billion sewerage project in Orlando West, Soweto, has been abandoned for months, leaving residents to endure worsening sewage overflows.

2 mins

Global warming takes its toll on fish population

Fish in Lake Geneva - Western Europe's largest lake - are under threat as its waters warm and become increasingly stagnant.

1 min

Toxic smog chokes little ones

MONGOLIA: YOUNG KIDS IN HOSPITAL WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASE 'OUR DAILY LIVES', SAYS MOM

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Greenland's Poll Surprise

The centre-right opposition has won a surprise victory in legislative elections in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, as support also surged for the nationalist Naleraq party seeking independence as soon as possible.

1 min

Duterte fights his ICC arrest

Lawyers for former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, who is bound for The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant tied to his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition yesterday demanding he be sent back to Manila.

1 min

US' 'bloated' education staff slashed

Donald Trump's department of education said it was slashing its staff numbers by almost half, the opening gambit in a plan to dismantle a department that right-wing Republicans have long detested.

1 min

Race on to free train hostages

SURVIVORS: 'PEOPLE HID UNDER THE SEATS IN PANIC'

1 min

Budget did not slay the holy elephant

The elephant in the government spending room once again remained unscathed in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's income and revenue plans for 2025-26.

2 mins

SA Knows Who Is a Friend

An updated message on the department of international relations and cooperation's (Dirco) website may have seemed a mere note for some — but it is significant in the sphere of diplomatic and global affairs.

2 mins

The Govt Fails Joshlin

The Joshlin Smith story keeps sparking new conversations.

2 mins

Replacing ArcelorMittal must be done by the book

Investment should be thoroughly scrutinised, writes Thami Zwane.

1 min

Remand ref for making own rules

Did you watch Scotland vs Wales? Did you see the Welsh No 12 break numerous tackles and pass to the No 8 who scored? The Spaghetti ref ruled no try - reason being you cannot hurdle a defender's tackle in order to beat him.

1 min

Faux fur is now a fashion staple

Thanks to the \"mob wife\" style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, fake fur has conquered catwalks and the high street.

1 min

Mid-20s crisis resonates

'A DOLL'S LIFE': MAYHEM AS DEMANDS OF ADULTHOOD COME CRASHING DOWN

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San Diego Comic Con to make its European debut in Spain

Culture is truly borderless. San Diego Comic Con, the legendary event for fans of comics, cinema and pop culture in general, is coming to Europe for the first time.

1 min

'Unflinching commitment to truth, justice and the act of witnessing through theatre'

Athol Fugard, who died on Saturday aged 92, was a titan of South African and world theatre whose voice and vision shaped the landscape of storytelling both at home and abroad.

1 min

Tribute to master storyteller

ATHOL FUGARD: MY BROTHER AND COMRADE - KANI

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KleuterZone Can't Pay

March: Investors Still to Receive Dividends and Rent Still Unpaid

3 mins

Arbitrage: Is It Too Good to Be True?

Arbitrage is when investors take advantage of a product that is trading at different prices in different markets.

1 min

Earn interest on uninvested cash

TIPS: HOW NOT TO MISS OUT ON GOOD RETURNS

2 mins

CEO gets R70m sign-on 'bonus'

QUINN: TOTAL PAY TOPPED R106M IN 2024

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Smith regains his No 15 jersey

Marcus Smith (above) has been restored at full-back in a much changed line-up for England's Six Nations finale against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

1 min

Porter hits back at Galthie over foul play allegations

Ireland prop Andrew Porter (right) has defended himself against accusations of foul play after Antoine Dupont suffered a season-ending knee injury during France's Six Nations win in Dublin on Saturday.

2 mins

Rassie in his element

BOK CAMP: EXCITING DYNAMICS BETWEEN OLDER AND YOUNGER PLAYERS

2 mins

Kane urges Bayern to 'keep learning'

Leverkusen Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane (right) urged his team not to get carried away by their 5-0 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League and insisted they \"keep learning\".

1 min

United Bank on Europa Success

Manchester United's financial crisis, exposed by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe this week, has heaped more pressure on Ruben Amorim's men to deliver Europa League glory and a return to Champions League revenues next season.

1 min

Liverpool Finally 'Ran Out Of Luck'

Slot: Champions League Exit To PSG His 'Best Game'

1 min

Fixture clutter is getting tricky

CARDOSO: IN THE DARK ABOUT POSTPONED CUP GAME

1 min

Tiger's Return on Hold Again

Tiger Woods revealed this week he had undergone surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon, derailing the veteran golf superstar's comeback plans in the latest injury setback to rock the twilight of his glittering career.

1 min

Pirates coach blasts Athlone pitch

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro hit out at the \"rugby field\" at Athlone Stadium after his side were held to a goalless draw by Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday evening.

1 min

'Sha Sha' is a goal glutton

Peter Shalulile continues to prove himself as one of the finest goalscorers in Premier Soccer League history.

1 min

Another frustrating Chiefs outing

Kaizer Chiefs endured another frustrating evening in the Betway Premiership last night, as they were held to a goalless draw by Cape Town City at FNB Stadium.

1 min

Tough To Split Big Five

Awards: Top SA Rugby Player Nominees All Had A Splendid Season

2 mins

Reclaiming history in Paris

FASHION: AFRICAN BANK, KHOSI NKOSI IN A TRIUMPHANT SHOWCASE OF LEGACY COLLECTION

1 min

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