The Citizen - March 03, 2025

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March 03, 2025

ANC's VAT push 'may risk GNU'

AMENDED BUDGET: 'FINDING RIGHT FISCAL MIX A TEST'

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Peppa Pig gets a new sibling

The animated television character, Peppa Pig, famed for her love of jumping up and down in muddy puddles, is to have a new brother or sister, the character's mother announced.

1 min

Taking shot left wrong - again

Frenchman Romain Gregoire could hardly believe his luck watching the lead group of about 12 riders take a wrong turn at a roundabout at the Ardeche Classic on Saturday.

1 min

Bursting at the seams

Don't panic, it can cause a disaster and dam is not going to collapse - minister.

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Victims face their perps

Restorative justice programmes are giving thousands of victims and offenders an opportunity for closure and atonement.

1 min

Running wild with lions

One was forced to fire a warning shot to scare off an elephant.

2 mins

Cars older than 15 can't fill up their fuel tanks any more

Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refuelling in New Delhi, the city's government said, as part of measures to reduce the Indian capital's hazardous pollution levels.

1 min

U-turn in tree felling row

CITY PARKS: REVERTS TO COURT RULING THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE IT TO TAKE ACTION

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Call for effective intervention to curb bullying in schools

School bullying continues to be a significant concern, with Limpopo recording the most cases.

1 min

Foot-and-mouth hits red meat

KWAZULU-NATAL: VIRUS DETECTED IN SIX DIP TANKS

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15,000 Spaza Shops 'Illegal'

A large portion of Gauteng's spaza shops and food outlets may be forced to close their doors.

1 min

Charity of Ramadan

SAUDI ARABIA: FOOD HAMPERS FOR POOR

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Trump Faces Backlash Over White House 'Bullying' of Zelensky

As the Ukrainian Association of South Africa (UAZA) called on the global community to stand firmly behind embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a leading political analyst yesterday said US President Donald Trump has issued clarity on the new Russia-US-Ukraine relationship, to be governed by mutual economic interests—not war.

1 min

Changing perception of cannabis

Marijuana Academy: On Mission To Educate Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Free Wi-Fi, service delivery operations in Joburg revitalisation

Joburg's municipal entities have taken steps to reclaim the city's lost shine.

2 mins

Safe landing on the moon

MILESTONE: FIREFLY AEROSPACE IS SECOND PRIVATE MISSION TO ACCOMPLISH LUNAR FEAT

2 mins

Glimpse into glass brain could protect world against disasters

A young man was lying in his bed when a viciously hot cloud of ash swept down from the erupting Mount Vesuvius and turned his brain to glass almost 2,000 years ago.

2 mins

Struggle for Ukraine fortifies bond

As snow falls in a park in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, Natalia fixes Veronika's military hood.

2 mins

Fear stalks migrants

AGRICULTURE: US READY TO DEPORT WORKERS FEEDING COUNTRY

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Campaign to give pie special stamp of recognition

\"One and one please love,\" a regular said, leaning on the counter at a pie and mash shop in London's East End.

2 mins

Europe backs Ukraine leader

LEADERS: EMERGENCY MEETING TO BOOST SUPPORT

1 min

Many dead as buses crash

Two passenger buses collided on Saturday on a highway in southern Bolivia, leaving at least 37 people dead, including eight minors, police said, in the country's worst bus accident to date this year.

1 min

No Nepotism Here - Leader

Portuguese prime minister Luis Montenegro refused to rule out seeking a vote of confidence and denied any wrongdoing in a conflict of interest row involving a family company.

1 min

Accept truce or suffer, Israel tells Hamas

Israel announced yesterday it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, and threatened \"consequences\" for Hamas if it did not accept a proposal for a temporary extension of the truce in the Palestinian territory.

1 min

Full dam can't guarantee water

If there is any doubt about the power of nature to recover from adversity, you need do little more — if you live in Gauteng, especially — than look around you.

1 min

Bully boys in the White House

Unsurprisingly, the shouting match in the White House this past weekend is being interpreted in radically different ways by those who support US President Donald Trump and those who don't.

1 min

Steenhuisen's vanishing act

John Steenhuisen was never the natural choice as leader of the DA. It was a position he stumbled into and, in the light of recent events, it's possibly one he will sooner rather than later be bundled out of.

2 mins

Govt employees cost too much

The biggest and most avaricious consumers of taxpayers' money are government employees.

1 min

Mighty pen falls silent

Why isn't the media doing anything? Why aren't they challenging this/that/him? If another person says this to me, I'm going to blow like a rocket over Ukraine.

1 min

Where DA governs, it's for better and for all

DA ministers are making a huge difference in Cabinet, writes Mike Wood.

1 min

Afrikaans okes can strike a nerve

You've got to hand it to the AfriForum okes. They know how to strike a nerve.

2 mins

Talking About...

Screen-time hurting eyes

1 min

Honouring those fighting kidney disease

Every heartbeat, every breath, every moment of life is powered by the silent strength of our kidneys — organs often overlooked until disease strikes.

1 min

An anti-ageing secret

SLEEP: SWEET SPOT FOR OPTIMAL SKIN BENEFITS IS 7 TO 9 HOURS DAILY

2 mins

Schools still assume pupils have parents who are together

In 1987, UK researchers lamented how schools were organised \"around the assumption that the nuclear family is the norm\".

2 mins

Deal with panic

OVERWHELMING: KNOW THE SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

2 mins

Two-pot retirement system: financial lifeline or long-term liability?

The two-pot retirement system gives South Africans the opportunity to withdraw a portion of their retirement savings before they actually retire and offers a lifeline for many, but when does it stop being a financial lifeline and become a long-term liability?

1 min

What is the best way to save?

TFSA: Lump Sum Deposit at Beginning of Year Maximises Compound Interest Gain

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Scams change but the psychology is the same

In technology there is something new every day and the same goes for scams: there is a new one or more every day, but although the scams change, the psychology they are based on remains the same.

1 min

Money Trauma Is Generational

→ Create new choices by replacing old, preprogrammed responses.

3 mins

No kidding, KleuterZone

INVESTIGATION: PRESCHOOL FRANCHISE'S COMPANIES ‘DO NOT EXIST’

3 mins

Banking rewards battle heats up

The competition in South Africa's banking rewards space is intensifying, with FNB and Standard Bank unveiling expanded partnerships with major retailers to offer customers more value on everyday purchases.

1 min

Inaction seals company's fate

ARCELORMITTAL: WINDING DOWN FURNACES

2 mins

Growth of the ESG landscape

GLOBAL: METRICS CENTRAL TO EXECS' PAY

2 mins

Family affair in Thailand opener

MOTOGP: MARC MARQUEZ BEATS BROTHER ALEX TO LINE

1 min

New timing law for goalkeepeers

London Goalkeepers who hold on to the ball beyond eight seconds will be punished by conceding a corner from next season after a rule change by football's lawmakers IFAB.

1 min

Teenager's brace spares City blushes

London Nico O'Reilly (right) spared Manchester City's blushes as the teenager's double inspired a comeback 3-1 win over giant-killers Plymouth in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday.

1 min

Mateta is okay after challenge

London Jean-Philippe Mateta (above) said he is doing well and hopes to be back soon after being hospitalised by a horrific challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

1 min

United's woes deepen

FA CUP: DEFENDING CHAMPS DUMPED, NEWCASTLE ARE ALSO SENT PACKING

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Ncikazi not conceding the title to Sundowns just yet

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has not yet conceded the Betway Premiership title to Mamelodi Sundowns.

2 mins

Nabi: 'Project' before money

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi (above) insists he is coaching Amakhosi for the love of the project, and not for the money.

1 min

Downs 'business-like'

KHOZA: EFFECTIVE GAME MANAGEMENT THE KEY TO KEEPING CHIEFS AT BAY

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Tsitsipas breaks finals hoodoo in Dubai

Dubai Stefanos Tsitsipas (right) won his first title in almost a year and broke a finals hoodoo as he cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-3 in the Dubai final on Saturday.

1 min

England coach backing Buttler to still play a role

Karachi Coach Brendon McCullum backed Jos Buttler (right) to play a big role for England after standing down as the team's white-ball captain following a dismal Champions Trophy campaign.

2 mins

India leave the Kiwis in a spin

CHAMPIONS TROPHY: SET UP SEMIFINAL WITH AUSSIES

1 min

Ludwig: The Bulls were their own worst enemies

Bulls captain Reinhardt Ludwig (right) gave credit to the Stormers for playing well but didn't neglect to pinpoint how errors cost the Bulls dearly during their United Rugby Championship (URC) local derby on Saturday.

1 min

Moerat a 'proud man

URC: NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW FOR STORMERS TO BREAK LOSING STREAK

2 mins

Ex con bags 'life changing' golf victory

Former Australian motorcycle gang member Ryan Peake, who served a lengthy jail term for assault, produced a \"life-changing\" victory in New Zealand yesterday to qualify for this year's British Open.

1 min

Davis digs deep to retain his title

New York - Unbeaten American Gervonta Davis retained his World Boxing Association lightweight world title with a majority draw against battling challenger Lamont Roach in Brooklyn on Saturday.

1 min

Ko delights at 'Asia's Major'

Ko delights at 'Asia's Major' Singapore World No 3 Lydia Ko (above) strode to a commanding four-shot victory over Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul and Japan's Ayaka Furue to lift the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore yesterday.

1 min

Naidoo captures biggest bounty

SA OPEN: CLINCHES PLAY-OFF IN RAIN REDUCED EVENT

1 min

TWO STEPS FROM GLORY

JANSEN: CONVINCED THE PROTEAS MERELY NEED TO STICK TO PROCESSES

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Handre is just the Bulls tonic

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard joining the Bulls is a major coup and could be exactly what the Highveld side needs to push them to the next level and make them a major force in the United Rugby Championship (URC).

1 min

Lions 'best performance' of season

The Lions showed their mettle by putting in their best performance of the season to maul the Sharks 38-14 in their United Rugby Championship (URC) derby at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

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