The Citizen - June 09, 2025

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June 09, 2025

Pussy Riot Willingly Behind Bars

Nadya Tolokonnikova, pictured, the cofounder of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, is back in a prison cell — but this time, she has gone willingly.

1 min

Bid to Deal With Foot-and-Mouth

OUTBREAK: OPERATION CENTRE SET UP TO HELP GOVT

2 mins

Probe city's luxury car travelling to KZN, DA demands

The DA in Johannesburg called for an urgent investigation into the use of a city-owned luxury vehicle by one of the members of the government of local unity for party activities.

1 min

Tough job, but I owe Joburg

Based in Cape, Helen will consult her family.

4 mins

Bitten by snakes 200 times

VENOMOUS: AMERICAN LIVES TO TELL THE TALE - AND HOPES TO BECOME TOTALLY IMMUNE

2 mins

'I Shall Not Be Moved' – And This Man Nailed It...

Surrounded by the rubble of demolished homes, Chen Tianming's ramshackle tower of faded plyboards and contorted beams juts into the sky in southwestern China, a teetering monument to one man's stubbornness.

2 mins

Dijana, Steyn are champions

'Smiling Assassin' fends off challenge from Morozova.

2 mins

Health Failing to Shield Kids From HIV

South Africa's health advocacy groups have accused the department of health of failing to protect children from contracting HIV from their mothers.

1 min

Purges in police drive up crime

MINISTER: REMOVAL OF SPECIALISED UNITS BLAMED

1 min

Multitasking on steroids

THE CHALLENGE: ADDRESSING BACKLOG AND GETTING SERVICE DELIVERY ON TRACK

3 mins

Vote to ease citizen rules

Italians voted yesterday and will continue today in a referendum on easing citizenship rules and strengthening labour laws, with Giorgia Meloni's government opposing both changes and urging people to abstain.

1 min

Iran Expands Ban on Dogs

Iranian authorities have expanded a ban on walking dogs in public to multiple cities nationwide, citing public health, social order and safety concerns, domestic media reported yesterday.

1 min

Colombian presidential hopeful shot

A prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate who was shot during a campaign event in Bogota has successfully undergone initial surgery, the city's mayor said yesterday.

1 min

Trump Deploys National Guard

LA PROTESTS: 2,000 Soldiers to Quell ‘Lawlessness’

2 mins

Tackling prison woes for safer SA

If there was an award for the most humane judicial officer to have served in the South African courts, then retired Judge Edwin Cameron would surely be on that short list.

1 min

Comrades shows best side of SA

If there are \"terrible things happening in South Africa\" as a Western head of state believes, then the Comrades Marathon is not one of them.

1 min

Drop the pseudo 'refugee'

It's the brattish kid who sticks its fingers in its ears and goes \"la, la, la...\" to drown out adult rebuke.

2 mins

Anger at US for taking in whites amazing

Why should America not prefer those more like themselves, asks J Montauk.

1 min

GBV not worse than farm murders

Teetotal Karin, GBV is not worse than the farm murders. A farmer is about three times as likely to be murdered as a policeman is and a policeman is twice as likely to be killed than an average person.

1 min

US feud makes SA look better

Can you imagine Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, or Patrice Motsepe publicly feuding with the president of the nation? Could you imagine them going at it and stopping just short of calling the president a sex predator? Probably not.

2 mins

Now you can edit images like a pro with new mobile app

>>> Vaccines are available at clinics, pharmacies and GP practices.

4 mins

Caution call over social media influence on parenting trends

It used to be that new parents turned to their moms, a baby book, or the clinic sister for advice.

2 mins

Berries pack a real punch

HEALING: HELP FIGHT WIDE PLETHORA OF DISEASES → Replete with anti-oxidants that stabilise free radicals which can harm cells

1 min

What to do with your first pay

When you get your first pay check it could feel like you are an adult now.

1 min

How to manage your money when you're young

Young people must manage their money and not let their money manage them if they want to have a secure financial future.

1 min

Teach Money Lessons

START EARLY: HELP YOUR CHILDREN BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE

2 mins

Home loans v affordability

LOOK AHEAD: BANKS MAY NOT ACCOUNT FOR MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE OR INTEREST HIKES

3 mins

Is a family trust right for you and your dependants?

When it comes to estate planning, few decisions are more complex or more personal than whether it is a good idea to establish a family trust.

2 mins

Marc wins the battle of the brothers

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez eased to victory over his younger brother Alex in the Aragon MotoGP yesterday to extend his lead in this season's title race.

1 min

Rest is just what Downs needed

WILLIAMS: A FEW DAYS OFF WAS THE RIGHT MEDICINE

1 min

Tuchel Slams Team Attitude

Barcelona – Thomas Tuchel (above) slammed England’s attitude and accused them of a lack of “seriousness” during Saturday’s lacklustre 1-0 win against minnows Andorra.

1 min

Coco: I really wanted this title

Coco Gauff (right) said a maiden French Open trophy was \"one I really wanted\" after securing the title with victory over Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.

1 min

Alcaraz Wins an Epic Encounter

FRENCH OPEN: OUTLASTS SINNER IN A MATCH FOR THE AGES

1 min

Is there too much football?

This weekend saw Bafana Bafana play two games in two days, with two different squads and two different head coaches.

1 min

Markram: We Have Buried Our Woes

South Africa batsman Aiden Markram insists there will be no mental scarring from his side's previous failures when they face holders Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

2 mins

URC Lottery Ticket

Final: White says Bulls and Leinster have a 50% chance of winning

2 mins

Adrestia looks an ace bet at Windsor

Adrestia looked a promising filly in the first half of last season and can begin her three-year-old campaign with a win in the Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap at Windsor today.

1 min

Sugar Mountain is a sweet bet

Clair De Lune looks the standout banker.

2 mins

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