The Citizen - January 03, 2025

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January 03, 2025

Will Gauteng go bankrupt?

'DAY ZERO': PROVINCIAL GOVT CAN BE R6BN IN RED BY JUNE

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Billionaire 'Catwoman' socialite dies

Swiss socialite and billionaire Jocelyne Wildenstein, pictured, also known as \"catwoman\" due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.

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Water quality 'criminal'

POLLUTERS: HALF OF MUNICIPALITIES FACE CHARGES FOR SEWAGE SPILLS

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Joburg Water to throttle supply in the city

Johannesburg residents are bracing themselves for another bout of water throttling expected to come into effect this week.

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Domestic violence deaths

A series of violent incidents marked the New Year period across South Africa.

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Tons of toxic waste cleared decades after fatal leak

Indian authorities moved hundreds of tons of hazardous waste remaining more than 40 years after the world's deadliest industrial disaster struck the city of Bhopal, media reported yesterday.

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Saving the African manatee

LAKE OSSA: MARINE BIOLOGIST HAS QUEST TO STUDY, PROTECT THESE SHY 'SEA COWS'

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ANC turns 113 - but 'nothing to toast'

JANUARY 8 STATEMENT: 'HOW THEY'LL RETURN TO POWER

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Bid to oust Cyril 'nonsense'

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has rubbished claims that Jacob Zuma is conspiring with Gauteng premier and provincial ANC chair Panyaza Lesufi to remove Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president.

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Food inflation eases, still too high for working class

The household food basket cost slightly more in December than in November and more than a year ago, while it remains too expensive for low-income consumers who battle to feed their families on the national minimum wage.

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Economy Can't Grow

Unemployment stayed high and rand continued with its volatility in 2024.

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Chaotic gallop as first aid comes last at the Vaal

Racing in South Africa has been celebrating a good year in 2024, with green shoots of the game's rebirth everywhere. But a misstep reminds us that recovery is a delicate balance.

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Old Issues Snag Govt in New Year

Little Progress: Graft, GBV, Unemployment Still Pressing Problems – NGO, Labour Bodies

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Centre shifting in global order

A bow hunter once told me that killing an animal with an arrow was one of the most humane forms of the sport - because the blow is so devastating that the target will initially not realise it is mortally wounded.

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Time to let errant civil servants pay

One thing few would deny in SA is that there is very little accountability for our civil servants... the ones who are paid by us, either as taxpayers or ratepayers, to deliver services.

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India tragedy has lessons for SA

It is sobering to realise that one of the worst industrial accidents in history occurred just over 40 years ago in the Indian city of Bhopal, when a toxic gas leak killed more than 3,500 people.

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Journalism and the media are compromised

It's time for journalists to stand up and be counted by doing the right thing, writes Frank Sterle Jr.

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The Race To Raise A Gold Medallist

In the fiercely competitive world of parenting, there's a special breed of moms and dads - parents of would-be champions.

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Save us from the ANC's failures

Bheki Dlamini, (The Citizen, 23 December) we do not protect so-called white privileges.

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Crash: Raid on Plane Company

South Korean police raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport yesterday as they step up their probe into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people.

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Country Mourns After Fatal Shooting Spree

Montenegro began three days of national mourning yesterday after a gunman went on a rampage after opening fire at a village restaurant, killing 12 people including two children.

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'Isis inspires' US vet to ram crowd

'TERRORIST': FBI SAYS REALTOR 'HELLBENT' ON CARNAGE

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No bail for Hindu monk

A Bangladeshi court yesterday again denied bail to an outspoken Hindu monk advocating for the protection of the minority after religious strife in the mainly Muslim nation.

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A Masterful Sequel

'Squid Game 2': Seong Is Trying To Dismantle It From Within

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'Spooksoeker' on TV

SPOOKY: BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING SERIES OF YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

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How to shine in the new year

Dull complexion, dry texture and blemishes: the festive season, with its excesses of fat, sugar and alcohol, can leave its mark on your skin. But don't panic...

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Next tech boom is here

AI EXPLOSION: TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN INVESTMENT POURING IN

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Climate Trends to Shape 2025

Coal-Black Swans: With Rising Demand, Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Make Comeback

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Securing your retirement

PROACTIVE: IS YOUR FUND ENOUGH?

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Oldest Olympic champion has died

Agnes Keleti (right), the world's oldest Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

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Ruud is a man who has a plan

Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy (right) believes the club's results in December have given him a \"clear view\" of where the Foxes need to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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Sainz sets new targets

DAKAR: Veteran Spaniard chasing his fifth victory at the age of 61

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Rangers stun Celtic in 'Old Firm' derby

Rangers swept aside Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as Ianis Hagi's superb strike inspired a 3-0 win over their Old Firm rivals yesterday.

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Jesus Is Eager To Keep On Netting

EPL: Determined To Keep Arsenal In The Title Race

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Rooney exit shows shortcomings of the game's 'golden generation'

Wayne Rooney's latest managerial flop ended in his abrupt exit from Plymouth after just seven months, extending a streak of dug-out disappointments for England's \"golden generation\".

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Kusal has the final say against Kiwis

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Nelson yesterday.

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Proteas eyeing a clean sweep

BAVUMA: READY TO TICK MORE BOXES AT NEWLANDS

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Shastri Wants Two-Tier Tests

Former India coach Ravi Shastri (above) called this week for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.

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Swiatek fights exhaustion to see Poland through

Battling Iga Swiatek (right) took Poland into a United Cup semifinal against Kazakhstan as last year's runners-up beat Britain in the mixed-teams tournament yesterday.

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Familiar face to coach City

Cape Town City swiftly moved on to replace Eric Tinkler, who was shown the door after a run of poor results.

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Local franchises shift their focus

RECHARGE: ATTENTION NOW ON CUP COMPETITIONS

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Cardoso sticking with rotation

New Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained his rotation policy ahead of the crucial away Caf Champions League group stage clash against Raja Casablanca tomorrow.

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INTO THE MELTING POT

MAPHAKA: ROOKIE FAST BOWLER SA'S YOUNGEST-EVER TEST DEBUTANT

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One-way traffic for One Stripe

Three-year-old colt to add G1 L'Ormarins King's Plate to Guineas success

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Greaterix gets the green light at Turffontein

Greaterix will have the opportunity to redeem his reputation when he lines up in the Grade 3 Betway Got The Greenlight Stakes for three-year-olds over 1400m on the Standside track at Turffontein on Sunday.

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Mozahim to extend Costa's lead

Jebel Ali's opening fixture of 2025 tomorrow is headlined by a cracking sprint handicap, the richest race on a competitive seven-race programme to kick start the new year.

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