The Citizen - March 06, 2025

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March 06, 2025

Lesotho 'higher than your rating'

Lesotho's main LGBTQ rights organisation, the People's Matrix, yesterday said that it had not received $8 million (about R147 million) in US funding as claimed by US President Donald Trump.

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Cops tortured us — Joshlin suspects

INJURIES: MEN TELL COURT OF SEVERE ASSAULTS

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India cleans up trashy city

India's capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by next year as part of a plan to eradicate unsightly landfills dotting the megacity's skyline.

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We'll find govt R500bn

BUDGET: SHORTFALL IS R58BN BUT OUTA UPBEAT ITS 13-POINT PLAN WILL GET MONEY FLOWING

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Vaal Dam Will Reach Bursting Point This Weekend

The Vaal Dam is rapidly approaching its maximum storage capacity, with current water levels standing at 97.73% as of yesterday.

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Banksy Mock-Up Gets R100m

A rare painting by street artist Banksy which reimagines Jack Vettriano's famous The Singing Butler sold for nearly £4.3 million (about R100 million) at an auction in London, Sotheby's said on Tuesday.

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City dumps R138m in Happy Toilets

Already renowned for its cleanliness, Singapore will spend $7.5 million (about R138 million) to upgrade and deep clean public toilets at coffee shops, the environment ministry said.

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King Plays Trump Card

Beaming US president calls Charles ‘a beautiful man’.

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ANC team to lure KZN voters back

The ANC's \"arrogance\" led to it losing its majority in KwaZulu-Natal, making way for an IFP premier to take over, says ANC veteran and convenor of the party's provincial task team (PTT), Jeff Radebe.

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Chaos reigns at Compensation Fund

Operational black holes at the Compensation Fund (CF) have left administrators unable to pinpoint the origins of beneficiaries.

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Minister Issues Order Over Tender

R400M: ALLEGED MANIPULATION AND IRREGULARITIES

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Pensioners slate paltry hike

Retired government workers say 2.9% increase to payout is insult

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Tshwane in hot water

INFRASTRUCTURE: PLAGUED BY CUTS, POOR QUALITY OF SUPPLY

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Licensing facility 'graft-ridden' and falling apart

Clients of a dilapidated licensing centre are calling on the Tshwane metro and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) to intervene as allegations of corruption at Waltloo Drivers Licensing and Testing Centre resurface.

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Govt 'shields illegal mining elite'

The organisation, Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua), accuses the government of \"hypocrisy\" over illegal mining.

1 min

Hospitals face crisis

DA appalled after department fails to pay R15m debt.

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High alert as Joburg hit by flash floods

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Emergency Management Services (EMS) was on high alert last night as flash floods occurred across the city from yesterday afternoon.

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Upbeat despite hurdles

VW SA BOSS: CONFIDENT IN SPITE OF HEADWINDS FIRM HAS CONTENDED WITH → Auto industry needs cleaner fuel by 2027, or companies will go belly up.

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Sponsor opens ante-post market four months before race

First and second finishers in the January WSB Cape Town Met - Eight On Eighteen and Oriental Charm - top the early betting boards for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July.

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Israel attacks on medics 'war crime'

AMNESTY: LAW PROTECTS HOSPITALS, AMBULANCES, WORKERS

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Missing Jet Found Crashed

Philippine rescuers yesterday found the wreckage of a fighter jet and the bodies of two crewmen sent to combat communist rebels in a mountainous region of the country's south.

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Aussies Hunker Down for Storm

A rare tropical cyclone veered towards Australia's densely populated eastern coast yesterday, sparking emergency warnings, closing hundreds of schools, and threatening to flood thousands of homes.

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China 'stable and looking to grow'

Chinese lawmakers said yesterday they were confident in the country's prospects despite a host of gnarly challenges, after a morning of meticulously choreographed fanfare at an annual political gathering in Beijing.

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Let's not trash our nation's future

Imagine a country where the government sets aside R135 million to keep public toilets clean. Imagine a country where you can be fined R3 000 for a first offence for not flushing a public toilet.

1 min

Outa's plan is good blueprint

In today's brave new political world of a government of national unity (GNU), it is important that unbiased, competent civic society organisations continue to make inputs on the problems facing our country.

1 min

Trump comes in peace

US President Donald Trump attempted to out manoeuvre his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky — but I believe Zelensky may return to the White House like Nicodemus at some point.

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Recovery from drugs is possible

South Africa is going through a period where nothing is sacred - we are in a place and time where our morals are negotiable and it's not a necessity for them to be upheld.

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Putin must first 'de-Nazify' Russia's Kremlin

US and China wouldn't give up any territory if they were in Ukraine's situation, writes Frank Sterle Jr.

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Time to fight endless corruption

In response to Isaac Mashaba's column: \"All we get is talk, no action\". Firstly, whether you are a person who is black, brown or white, we, as citizens, are absolutely gatvol of the theft and corruption.

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US Will Get Greenland, Vows Prez

President Donald Trump urged Greenland on Tuesday to choose to join the United States, but vowed to take the Danish-ruled island “one way or the other” — whatever the locals decide.

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Trade war brings fear to Canadian border city

In the Canadian city of Windsor, which survives on the cross-border auto industry, the start of a trade war with the United States has opened a period of fear and uncertainty.

1 min

'America is back' - Trump

MARATHON SPEECH: 'OUR COUNTRY WILL BE WOKE NO LONGER'

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CocoSA on the path to stardom

BREAKTHROUGH: PERSISTENCE, HARD WORK PAY

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Motherhood can kill careers

More and more mothers are expressing their disillusionment with motherhood, which can be far removed from the dream they had imagined.

1 min

Adichie delivers a powerful new novel on love

Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to release her much-anticipated novel, Dream Count, marking a major literary event a decade in the making.

1 min

An authentic artist

GOAL: INSPIRING PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST VERSION

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Woolies cuts interim dividend by 27%

While Woolworths Holdings trumpeted an \"outstanding performance\" in its food business, the retailer's fashion business continued to weigh on the group, which reported a 27.7% cut in its interim dividend yesterday.

1 min

No Budget Agreement

Deadlock: Steenhuisen Insists Discussions in the GNU Are Ongoing

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What's best way to invest R30k?

ADVICE: DEPENDS ON YOUR STATUS, FINANCIAL GOALS

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Drugmakers face probe over insulin

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk and Sanofi are facing an investigation over concerns about potential anti-competitive practices in the human insulin pen market.

1 min

Premium residences up for grabs at The Apollo

Following overwhelming demand for luxury apartments at the R2 billion Olympus Sandton development, the joint developers JSE-listed Growthpoint and Tricolt have announced the release of sales for its second residential tower, The Apollo.

1 min

Shoprite rolls out its Sixty60

LIMITATION: 100% COVERAGE IS UNLIKELY

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George is a big Root fan

Jamie George (above) feared his England career was over after being stripped of the captaincy, but the hooker is set to win his 100th cap in Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy.

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James hits the magical 50 000

LeBron James (above) became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.

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Sharks happy to get another bite

PENXE: A 'PROPER' LOOK AT THINGS AFTER LIONS HIDING

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Lions will remain 'process-driven'

The Lions are in a massive battle for a place in the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-offs, but will not be distracted by how many points they need as they prepare to take on the Sharks in their derby match-up at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

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Sociedad Aim to Torment United

Real Sociedad are hoping to forget their struggles this season and compound Premier League giants Manchester United's when they meet today in the Europa League last-16.

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Real have no intention of resting on slender lead

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last-16 first leg win on Tuesday.

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Young Gunners shine

RAMPANT: CONDEMN PSV TO WORST-EVER DEFEAT IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

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Dubai 'home' is added advantage

SHAMI: KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS IS PIVOTAL

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Smith Retires From ODI Game

Steve Smith (above) has retired from one-day internationals following the defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semifinals, Cricket Australia said yesterday.

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Kohli is the ultimate 'chase master'

Virat Kohli was hailed yesterday as the \"chase master\" after his latest trademark innings took India into a third successive Champions Trophy final.

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Naidoo should draw attention

Following his win in Durban on Sunday to capture the SA Open golf title Dylan Naidoo (above) will have a few more eyes on him this week as the final tournament in the DP World Tour's International Swing comes to an end.

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Brazilians held by Golden Arrows

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership match at Mpumalanga Stadium last night.

1 min

Pirates Chippa away at leaders

PREMIERSHIP: BUCS TRIM DOWNS' LEAD TO 16 POINTS

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Enough with the local stuff

Thank goodness we'll see the last of the United Rugby Championship local derbies this weekend.

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Blom needs to start blooming

There was major excitement from Kaizer Chiefs fans when the club managed to convince Njabulo Blom (below) to return to South Africa to rejoin Amakhosi following his exploits for St Louis City in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the US.

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How SMEs can build resilience

It's crucial for small firms to be prepared for any challenges.

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