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Carter's flag-draped casket at Capitol

The body of late US president Jimmy Carter was transferred on Tuesday in a grand and solemn military ceremony to the US Capitol, where it will lie in state until a national funeral later this week.

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January 09, 2025
Trump Threatens to Humble Canada, Annex Greenland
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Trump Threatens to Humble Canada, Annex Greenland

In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details - leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken.

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January 09, 2025
'World not ready for pandemic'
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'World not ready for pandemic'

Success and speedy production of vaccines are a 'game changer'

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January 09, 2025
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Zille defends DA on service delivery

DA federal chair Helen Zille has slammed claims that the party offers better services in suburbs, neglecting less fortunate areas.

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January 09, 2025
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Problem is not the ANC, but the leaders', says veteran

\"You either renew or you die.\" This was the message yesterday from ANC veteran Reverend Frank Chikane - marking 113 years of the country's oldest liberation movement, which has governed for three decades since the fall of apartheid.

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Zuma out to 'kill' ANC

LETTER: CALL FOR REINSTATEMENT WILL DESTABILISE PARTY, SAY EXPERTS

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

'Publish matric results'

11TH HOUR RULING: COURT DISMISSES REGULATOR'S BID TO BAN PRACTICE

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January 09, 2025
Mandela 'grandchild' in hijack drama
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Mandela 'grandchild' in hijack drama

Five people, including an alleged grandchild of Nelson Mandela, were arrested at the former late president's Houghton home yesterday over a car hijacking.

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January 09, 2025
'Carter village' mourns
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'Carter village' mourns

INDIA: LATE PRESIDENT'S HOUR-LONG VISIT IN 1978 LEADS TO RENAMING

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

'Don't eat your Xmas tree...'

Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up Tuesday: don't eat your Christmas tree.

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Mag by autistic journos out

A French magazine produced by autistic journalists went on sale on newsstands for the first time yesterday, further raising the profile of a project that has already made waves on television.

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January 09, 2025
Get R3 700 if you snitch on road hogs
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Get R3 700 if you snitch on road hogs

Vietnam is to pay residents who snitch on traffic offenders up to five million dong (about R3 700) as the Southeast Asian country strives to bring rule-breaking drivers into line on its notoriously chaotic roads.

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Fine for bong with snake in

A Limpopo man looking to add an exotic flavour to his already spicy herb of choice has narrowly escaped prison.

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Stinking balls have closed Umhlanga beaches

Two of Umhlanga's beaches have been closed to the public after the discovery of balls that some believe contain faeces.

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

'Don't dump your baby'

PLEA: AUTHORITIES 'HAVE RESOURCES TO DEAL WITH ABANDONMENT'

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Vaal Dam water levels improve

DATA: HARTBEESPOORT ONE OF THE BETTER PERFORMERS

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Big tech toe Trump's line

Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook's announcement that it would end its US fact-checking programme the latest victory for the president-elect and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk.

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January 09, 2025
The Citizen

Mozzie males go toxic on females

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.

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January 09, 2025
Buccaneers Can Top The Log
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Buccaneers Can Top The Log

Three TAB soccer pools with add-ins totaling R550,000 add spice to this weekend's football line-up, but there's plenty of excitement before that including three PSL matches and a League Cup semi-final tonight.

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January 08, 2025
Lor, Badel Look Happy Together
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Lor, Badel Look Happy Together

Frankie Lor is aiming to extend his terrific record in today's Grade 3 January Cup Handicap over 1800m when the trainer saddles Happy Together, Money Catcher and Flamingo Trillion in Happy Valley's sole Group race.

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

Quid Pro Quo deal now signed and sealed

Top-class three-year-old filly Quid Pro Quo has officially changed ownership after passing her veterinary checks.

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January 08, 2025
Sutherland looks best
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Sutherland looks best

ISSUES: RAIN A CONCERN BUT PETTIGREW RUNNER HAS ABILITY

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

Follow the Green Mile at Greyville

Punters will have a seven-race card to deal with on the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today and trainer Andre Nel could provide everybody with the banker of the day.

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

Humble Temba the main man

After his team wrapped up a series win over Pakistan on Monday, winning their seventh straight Test match, Temba Bavuma refused to accept the credit for leading from the front.

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January 08, 2025
Ertugral rates Pirates highly
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Ertugral rates Pirates highly

Muhsin Ertugral (below) believes Orlando Pirates are one of the best teams on the continent at the moment.

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

'Contracts no issue at Reds'

Arne Slot stressed yesterday that contract issues for some of Liverpool's top stars are not a distraction following criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold (above) for his performance against Manchester United.

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

Dalot: Amorim's 'pinch' inspired me

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says he was stung into action by Ruben Amorim's plea for his senior players to step up and help pull the club out of their downward spiral.

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January 08, 2025
Chiefs must slow Stellies down
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Chiefs must slow Stellies down

BEWARE: COUNTER-ATTACK IS AN ISSUE FOR AMAKHOSI

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

Horn boost for the Lions

The Lions have revealed fullback Quan Horn (above) will make a return for the side this week while others who are just about back from injury, will be rested to rather play against Dragons and Bulls at home later in the month.

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January 08, 2025
The Citizen

Stormers need to get physical

The Stormers have stressed the importance of matching the physicality of English side Sale Sharks in their must-win Champions Cup match at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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January 08, 2025