The Citizen - March 26, 2025

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March 26, 2025

Huge sinkhole swallows bike

One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said yesterday, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed by the hole.

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Taxpayers Won't Pay for Bail Fund

Matter of Fact: Aims to Help Low-Risk Detainees

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Funding to fix UK pothole 'scourge'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new measures to crack down on potholes, a problem that has plagued the nation's roads in recent years and is widely seen as a symbol of crumbling infrastructure.

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Safa unable to pay salaries on time

The South African Football Association (Safa) has been forced to delay the payment of salaries to employees this month.

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Graft rot runs deep in police

GAUTENG: TOP COP AND OTHERS FACE CHARGES INCLUDING HIJACKING AND BLUE-LIGHT ROBBERIES

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Trump's aid cut a wake-up call for SA, says Cyril

The US' decision to cut aid funding to South Africa is a \"wake-up call\" for the country to develop its own capabilities, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

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Piggy-backing through life

FIT: ENTREPRENEUR, DRIVEN BY PASSION AND PURPOSE, PUSHES BOUNDARIES WITHOUT FEAR

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Catch the vibe by coding 'stuff' with the help of AI

Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT?

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Weather service good

FORECASTS: HIT JUST OVER 80% OF TARGETS FOR TWO QUARTERS

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Tackling graft in home affairs 'is paying off'

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has commended the department's progress in rooting out corrupt officials.

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Senior ANC member off the hook after man injured

A senior ANC member accused of knocking down a fellow party member when trying to speed off during a fight at a branch elective conference in Tzaneen, Limpopo, has been released from prison.

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'Kelly spoke of sangoma money'

PAYMENT: JOSHLIN'S MOM OVERHEARD TELLING CO-ACCUSED

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Newlyweds told to 'fill up the house'

Former Limpopo premier and current Deputy Minister for Land Reform and Rural Development Stan Mathabatha focused on family development when he spoke at the wedding of Fetakgomo Tubatse mayor Eddy Maila and advised him \"to make more babies and fill up the house\".

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Jockey Fourie Has Winning Feeling For Champs Day

Champion jockey Richard Fourie's blistering form at Fairview racecourse this month has seen him overhaul his two nearest rivals as he sets about defending his title in earnest.

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Mudslinging in city council

TSHWANE: OPPOSITION COUNCILLOR DERAILS ANC-LED COUNCIL'S EFFORTS, SAYS CAUCUS CHAIR

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Govt delaying my citizenship — Cape Independence leader

Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) leader Phil Craig is criticising the South African government for the slow process of finalising his citizenship.

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Home affairs facial recognition technology ready for roll-out

The department of home affairs (DHA) is ready to implement its improved digital identity verification system.

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The Cannabis Law Is Flawed

Foodstuff: To Be Fair, State Must Also Criminalise Alcohol, Tobacco

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Tesla's Sales Plunge 49%

European sales of Tesla electric cars dropped 49% in January-February compared with the same period a year earlier, the ACEA manufacturers' association said yesterday.

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China Slams US 'Interference' in Venezuela

China yesterday accused the United States of \"interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs\" after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from countries that bought oil and gas from the South American nation.

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R25m for death row prisoner

A Japanese man wrongly convicted of murder who was the world's longest-serving death row inmate has been awarded $1.4 million (about R25 million) in compensation, an official said yesterday.

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Dark cloud over funding cuts

REPORT: MORE CHILDREN COULD DIE, WARNS UN

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Weather boffins are on the ball

Hands up how many of you have muttered about not trusting weather forecasts when the prediction is for \"scattered showers\" and not a drop of rain falls in your area? \"How the hell can we believe you?\" has almost become a mantra when contemplating meteorologists' assessments.

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Ramaphosa Won't Save Jozi

President Cyril Ramaphosa's intervention won't rescue Johannesburg because too many useless cadres are still in place.

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Criminal Cops Are Selling Out All Of Us

It is beyond bizarre that ordinary members of the public can no longer take a typed-out statement to a police station to have it officially turned into an affidavit... now a police member must copy out the words, by hand, in pen, onto an official form, which is then given the official stamp.

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Voices of 'fake' sciences are louder, worrying

It looks like a cloudy future, obscuring the truth, writes Dennis Fitzgerald.

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The art of delaying tactics

Procrastination is an art form — a delicate dance between ambition and avoidance, productivity and Netflix.

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Kleinfontein residents not racist

The editor of The Citizen misses two very important things when it comes to Kleinfontein in Pretoria.

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Journo in on botched leak

Top Trump administration officials texted a group chat, including a journalist, plans for strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels, the White House said, an extraordinary security breach that shocked Washington's political elite.

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US is calling my name

To whom it may concern: Perhaps not the best way to start an application letter for a post in the diplomatic corps, or anywhere in government for that matter.

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Chewing on plastic with bubblegum

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said yesterday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.

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Blatter, Platini off the hook

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and ex-Uefa chief Michel Platini were yesterday acquitted again on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case.

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Who Needs a Man If You're a Diva?

In a chic Paris nightclub not far from the Champs-Élysées, dozens of mostly middle-aged women hit the dancefloor with barely a man in sight.

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'Wound will never heal'

UKRAINE: 'YOU CAN TALK PEACE BUT WHERE'S THE JUSTICE' FOR 400 DEAD?

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Why do older phone batteries last longer than current smartphones?

Why do older phone batteries last longer than current smartphones?

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6 of best cheaper phones

HANDSETS: TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SMART BUYS FOR UNDER R1 000

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Brand marks decade of craftsmanship

This year, Rich Mnisi marks a decade of storytelling, craftsmanship and cultural expression.

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'Modest T' evolution

CLOTHING: WAS AN UNDERGARMENT A CENTURY AGO

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Highest bid gets contract

SANRAL: TOP SCORER APPOINTED 'ACCORDING TO PRICE AND B-BBEE POINTS'

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R120bn Gautrain expansion a bad move, says AA

The Automobile Association (AA) has criticised plans for the Gautrain's R120 billion expansion, calling it a misguided move as passenger numbers continue to decline.

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You're likely to foot bill for VAT hike

CHANGES: COMPANIES GIVEN A MONTH BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW RATE

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Retailability, Pepkor in R1.9bn deal

Cape Town-based retail giant Pepkor has announced its intention to purchase the Legit, Swagga, Style and Boardmans businesses from Retailability for approximately R1.9 billion in cash.

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Planning for intergenerational wealth transfers in SA

Passing down wealth to future generations is more than just a financial strategy – it is about creating a lasting legacy.

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Selling, investing way to go

QUESTION: A READER WHO BOUGHT A HOUSE IN 2019 ASKS: SHOULD I SELL OR RENT IT OUT?

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Looking after ageing parents

CRUCIAL: COST OF CARE, DAILY EXPENSES

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Young Yamal keeps growing

Lamine Yamal (above) scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona's teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semifinals.

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'Old Lady' of Italian football in turmoil

Juventus gambled on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta (right) in the hope of securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting a big name replacement who can put right some costly mistakes.

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England Get Job Done

Tuchel: Admits That Bellingham Was 'Lucky' To Escape A Red Card

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A Real Belief In Blitzboks Ranks

There is a real belief amongst the players in the Springbok Sevens squad that they are improving as a team and doing the right things well.

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Kriel comes in clutch at flyhalf

BULLS: EXPERIENCE BIG FACTOR IN PRESSURE MOMENTS

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NZ mourns loss of 'Grizz' Wyllie

Sydney

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Lions not hitting panic button just yet

The Lions are not close to hitting the panic button yet, despite their tight 20-17 defeat to Cardiff last weekend dropping them from eighth to 13th on the United Rugby Championship (URC) log.

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SA Track Stars Build Up Steam

Already having delivered in the early stages of the year, track athletes Prudence Sekgodiso (above) and Akani Simbine are confident of building momentum as they target medals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.

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Brisbane reveals Olympic upgrades

Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium and an indoor swimming venue for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, officials said yesterday after shelving contentious earlier plans, with The Gabba to be demolished after the Games.

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Plenty of life left in 'old dog' Faf

IPL: A NEW CHALLENGE LIES AHEAD AT DELHI CAPITALS

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Bulls starting to show guts

Throughout the season Bulls director of rugby Jake White has told the media his team are not where he wants them to be.

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Lions focus on adaptability

Adaptability is one of the key focus points for the Lions this week in the build-up to their vitally important United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Glasgow Warriors in Scotland on Saturday night (kick-off 9.35pm).

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Getting The Job Done

Bafana: Group C lead could shrink if Fifa apply Mokoena ruling

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Bold all-new Renault Duster

DESIGN: BIG VISUAL IMPROVEMENT ON OUTGOING MODEL

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Triple the fun for Mini

ACEMAN: ICONIC BRAND'S FIRST PREMIUM CROSSOVER

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Q3 shows why simplicity is key

AUDI TDI: STAKES IT CLAIM FOR BEING BASIC AND WITH A TURBODIESEL GEM UP FRONT

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Picanto proves to be a hero

KIA: FUEL ECONOMY IS ONE OF ITS BIGGEST VIRTUES

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Zackey to close the gap

Craig Zackey landed two successive suspensions, and all that time off has done damage to the lead he had secured on the national jockeys' log.

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Muzi can equal record

Fourie still searching for first win in R2-million race.

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Zackey to close the gap

Craig Zackey landed two successive suspensions, and all that time off has done damage to the lead he had secured on the national jockeys' log.

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Muzi can equal record

HISTORY: TOP JOCKEY CHASING FIFTH VICTORY IN PREMIER'S CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE >>> Fourie still searching for first win in R2-million race.

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Britney Aims To Widen Dirt Lead

Racing is a steep learning curve for young jockeys, but Wong feels it sparks motivation and continually pushes her to new highs.

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Champs' depth is key factor

Club soccer returns this weekend after the international break with cup clashes at home and in England, plus six Betway Premiership games and a range of chances to win lots of lovely cash in TAB soccer pools - TAB is adding a whopping R800,000 to five pools including R250,000-boosted Soccer 10 bets on Friday and Saturday!

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