The Citizen - January 04, 2025

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January 04, 2025

Fatal accidents more than 2023

CARNAGE: HOLIDAY SEASON HAS SEEN 439 KILLER CRASHES

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Mom-to-be had 'underlying condition'

The Gauteng health department says its internal investigation into the death of a 32-year-old expectant mother who died at the Westbury Clinic found she had a \"serious underlying condition\".

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Leader loves bags, watches

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million (about R7.4 billion) in assets yesterday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at almost $5 million.

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Can Kim's sister be mom of two?

South Korea's spy agency said yesterday it was analyzing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with two children - saying they could be hers.

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Pain of apartheid always stays

Humble Beginnings: 'We used gravel and peaches to play soccer and athletics'

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Sergeant gets flak for letting woman off public drinking rap

A South African Police Service (Saps) sergeant who was filmed arguing with an allegedly drunk woman is under investigation for failing to charge the individual.

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Minister cleans up in Saps

CHANGES: CRIME INTELLIGENCE RECRUITING FROZEN, POLITICAL KILLINGS TASK TEAM DISBANDED

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Duduzane Zuma sounds warning to MK party protesters

Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, has sounded a stern warning to those who instigated a protest outside his father's house on Thursday.

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Joburg security gets a trim

SAFETY: HIGH COURT DECLARES EXTRA BODYGUARDS POLICY FOR COUNCIL OFFICIALS INVALID

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Venniker gets big-race call-up on 'machine'

Rachel Venniker rides See It Again almost every day in his morning gallops, so the two know each other rather well. She describes him as \"a machine\".

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Markle's lifestyle show set to debut

Meghan Markle, the actress-wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix on 15 January, she announced on social media.

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'Drunk' air diva: why no arrest?

RIGHTS BODY: RACIST COMMENTS 'TO BE TESTED IN COURT'

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N Korea says South in chaos

North Korean state media yesterday said the South was in \"chaos\" and paralysed politically over an attempt by investigators to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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US bomber shot self before blast

DRIVER: DECORATED SOLDIER IN CYBERTRUCK BOMBING

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Investigators lift plane wreckage

South Korean investigators said yesterday they expected to find more human remains as they began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air jet that crashed on landing last weekend, killing all but two of the 181 passengers and crew aboard.

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Court Undoes Net Neutrality

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating \"net neutrality\" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

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Here's how you make roads safe

Another year, another round of media opportunities for ministers, MECs and senior traffic cops wringing their hands in anguish at how, despite their supposed best efforts, South Africans continue to slaughter each other on our roads.

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Nobs, I knew your late dad

Nobuntu Mkhize, I knew your late father, Khaba Mkize. Our 20-year stints on The Natal Witness in Pietermaritzburg coincided.

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City councillors are no royalty

Thank goodness for our judicial system because the courts are our only counter to the madness of some politicians. So, let's celebrate a high court decision that severely trims the VIP bodyguard circus in the City of Joburg.

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Zim power storage plan is bizarre

Your report that the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company is planning to install four banks of batteries, each with 600MW capacity. This is apparently to \"ease crippling power shortages\".

1 min

Cloud sits over ANC birthday

Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die, are the famous lines often attributed to verses in the Bible – and a potential prophecy for this year's ANC birthday celebrations.

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Outpatients drenched in leaking hospital

Unemployed youths could fix it under the supervision of technicians, writes Alfred Khudu.

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Freshlyground's new frontwoman

MAKHOBA: A FRESH FACE FOR AFRO-SOUL BAND

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Cleaning up after pets

Welcoming a new pet into your home is like hosting a furry, four-legged tornado that comes with unconditional love and a sprinkle of chaos.

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Holiday spend hangover

BOUNCE BACK: HOW TO COPE WITH JANUWORRY AFTER DEZEMBA SPLURGE

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What to consider when drawing up your will

A will is not all about divvying up your estate - there are some other important considerations that you need to think about.

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Investors must grasp dynamics of tariff-driven markets

What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes or duties governments impose on imported goods and services. They are typically calculated as a percentage of the item's total cost, including freight and insurance.

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How expats can shield assets

COMPLIANCE: CEASING TAX RESIDENCY AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS OFFSHORE IS DAUNTING

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Greaterix to prove his ability

TALENT: HE IS BETTER THAN HIS DINGAANS RUN AND WILL ENJOY THE DROP TO 1400M

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Time for Gunners to 'flip that coin'

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must \"flip that coin\" as they hunt down Premier League leaders Liverpool in a quest to be crowned champions of England after two agonising near-misses.

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City Pondering Over De Bruyne

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have to \"think\" about the future of injury-hit midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (above), who will be out of contract at the end of the season.

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Unlikely praise for bitter rivals

SLOT: UNITED 'MUCH BETTER' THAN POSITION SUGGESTS

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Ertugral takes charge of CT City's relegation fight

Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to add more misery to Cape Town City when the sides meet in a DStv Premiership clash at the Cape Town Stadium tomorrow (kick-off 5.45pm).

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Sundowns Have 'Big Ambitions'

WILLIAMS: MASANDAWANA KEEP PUSHING BOUNDARIES

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Kaizer Chiefs more than a 'project' Mr Nabi

I couldn't help but shake my head listening to Nasred-dine Nabi ranting about Kaizer Chiefs being a \"project\".

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Lategan Makes Early Statement

DAKAR: South African Driver Captures Prologue

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Bavuma hits back at WTC critics

Having secured their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final to be battled out at Lord's in London in June, the Proteas have come in for some stinging criticism from fans and pundits around the world of cricket.

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An 'emotional' Test for Pant

Rohit Sharma's omission from the fifth Australia Test yesterday was \"emotional\", wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant (above) said, as former India coach Ravi Shastri predicted the skipper will \"pull the plug\" on his red-ball career.

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Proteas are cruising

RICKELTON: IN MASSIVE STAND WITH BAVUMA AFTER A FEW EARLY JITTERS

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Pirates out to slay Abidjan

Orlando Pirates will be looking to keep up their unbeaten run in the CAF Champions League group stage when they come up against Stade d'Abidjan at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto this afternoon (kick-off 6pm).

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