The Citizen - December 02, 2024

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December 02, 2024

Go find another sucker - Trump

BRICS: WARNS OF '100% TARIFFS' IF THEY SCRAP DOLLAR

2 mins

'Artificial' eagle chick dies

A Philippine Eagle chick hatched via artificial insemination has died, an avian conservation foundation has announced, in a fresh setback for one of the world's largest and most critically endangered raptors.

1 min

'There's a snake on my leg, officer'

Sydney - A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake \"slithering up her leg\", police said yesterday.

1 min

Questions about 649 criminals at the blackboard

It is still not clear when the Free State department of education will address the issue of 649 teachers who have criminal records but continue teaching.

2 mins

GNU fissures over Bela Act

EDUCATION MINISTER ACCUSED OF SIDESTEPPING DUE PROCESSES WITH 'NEGOTIATIONS'

3 mins

UK parliament votes in favour of assisted suicide Bill

UK lawmakers have voted in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.

1 min

Coach helps us face life's end

GUIDANCE: CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FACING DEATH HEAD-ON

3 mins

Quality of water costs beach status

One of Ballito's prime beaches, Willard Beach, has lost its Blue Flag status for the summer season.

1 min

NPA taking sides in grave row - claim

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has been accused of taking sides in a case in which a Mpumalanga family is accusing Mafube Coal Mine of relocating relatives' graves without consent.

1 min

Misconduct not norm

MOTSHEKGA: SHRUGS OFF DAMNING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE SANDF

2 mins

Outsider Atticus Finch takes the honours at Cup

Atticus Finch produced a storming finish to win the R6-million Betway Summer Cup at Turffontein over 2000m on Saturday.

1 min

Quid Pro Quo is the deal

5-2 SHOT: FILLY GIVES BIG BOYS IN A STRONG FIELD A GALLOPING LESSON

2 mins

No respite for illegal miners

THOSE RESURFACING ENDURE DOUBLE VICTIMISATION FROM GANGS AND POLICE

3 mins

Underage outcry forces a Bill relook

Iraq's parliament reviewed contentious legal amendments yesterday, including a reworked family law Bill that has sparked civil society outrage over fears of a resurgence in underage marriages.

1 min

Opposition cries foul

NAMIBIA: VOWS TO FIGHT RESULTS AS 'RULE OF LAW HAS BEEN VIOLATED'

2 mins

Oz leader 'ready for Elon' over online ban

Sydney - Australia's prime minister said yesterday he was ready to \"engage\" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

1 min

Should SA copy Australia?

It's been the question I've been asked the most since Australia signed this law and the first thought I had was whether Australia should have done it.

2 mins

Control soldiers or face the fallout

It's no surprise that Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga has dismissed allegations of general misconduct in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

1 min

KZN's seawater quality failing SA

Singer Jeremy Taylor's classic '60s South African hit sums up the allure of the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Simple, family fun - not nearly as pretentious, or expensive (or as chilly) as the Cape.

1 min

Ironing out some mistakes

Here I am, desperately ironing the 403 copy-edited pages of Himself's next book, acutely aware that this crumpled mess of paper is the only existing version of the changes he has made to the manuscript, all meticulously marked with pencil for the typesetters.

1 min

No 1 public health problem is our childhood

Many misperceive children largely as obedient property, writes Frank Sterle Jr.

1 min

Gauteng needs new, fix-it premier

Gauteng is falling apart. There are potholes, traffic lights in need of repair, water leaks, overdue maintenance of substations, and more.

1 min

Deadlock in plastic talks

Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating for an extension of talks yesterday, accusing a handful of nations of obstructing an ambitious agreement.

1 min

Israelis wary of returning home

CEASEFIRE: DISPLACED RESIDENTS WANT SECURITY

1 min

Taiwan president gets the red carpet

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the US on Saturday that we have to \"fight together to prevent war\", as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing.

1 min

New EU leader visits Ukraine

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv yesterday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.

1 min

Chasing perfection

AESTHETICS: SOCIAL MEDIA DRIVES US TO STAY YOUNG

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Holly Rey's song reflects her life

Singer-songwriter Holly Rey released a single, uMhlaba yesterday, just one day before the first episode of Celebrity MasterChef South Africa which she is part of.

1 min

TALKING ABOUT...

Strange jobs with big laughs series

1 min

Khutso Theledi shares tips after winning second South African Social Media Award

Joh Khutso Theledi, presenter, motivational speaker, and MC, won the social media radio programme of the year at the 2024 South African Social Media Awards (Sasma).

1 min

Dealing with shyness

DISCOMFORT: FOLLOW THESE STRATEGIES

2 mins

Watch out for scammers

FESTIVE SEASON: STRUGGLING AND UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS TARGETED WITH FAKE LOANS

3 mins

Trading in forex and how to shield yourself from crooks

Everybody with a few rands to spare wants to invest in forex, but many lose their money every year.

2 mins

Five habits to put you on the road to financial success

Although everybody is winding down as the end of a difficult financial year approaches, now is a good time to start new financial habits to put you on the road to financial success in 2025.

2 mins

Keep hands out of cookie jar

WITHDRAWING SOME OF YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS SHOULD BE THE LAST THING

3 mins

'100% tariffs if Brics don't commit to dollar'

US President-elect Donald Trump warned Brics nations that he would require commitments that they would not move to create a new currency as an alternative to using the US dollar and repeated threats to levy a 100% tariff.

1 min

Battle over slot glitch

GRANDWEST: IN DISPUTE WITH PUNTERS OVER CREDITS WORTH MORE THAN R6M

2 mins

PnP rolls out more rewards

Reverse vending machines accept eligible items and gives credits.

1 min

SA seems ideal investors' spot

DRAWCARD: STABILITY MAKES IT FAVOURITE

2 mins

'Poor return' is plaguing Downs

MNGQITHI: CANNOT ASSUME SEASON NOT GOING WELL

1 min

Maduka hails never-say-die Royal AM

Royal AM head coach John Maduka was proud of the way his team fought back to earn a point against Kaizer Chiefs in their 2-2 Betway Premiership draw on Saturday.

1 min

'Crazy' win thrills Arteta

London - Mikel Arteta (above) said Arsenal's \"crazy\" 5-2 win at West Ham has catapulted his team back into the Premier League title race.

1 min

Reds are running riot

EPL: SEE OFF MAN CITY WITH EASE AS AMORIM GETS HIS FIRST WIN AT HOME

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Kane ruled out 'for the time being'

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane (right) has been ruled out \"for the time being\", with a hamstring tear, the club announced yesterday.

1 min

Bulls flex their muscles abroad

URC: DOWN CONNACHT AS SHARKS SINK THE STORMERS

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Proteas keep their heads up

With England having secured a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20 International series that concluded at the weekend, Proteas all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase says the national women's team are keeping their heads up as they prepare for a three-match ODI series against the tourists.

1 min

Wallabies far from finished product

Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his side are \"maybe\" not at the level yet to win the three Test series with the British & Irish Lions next year but they are ready to make it a \"contest\".

1 min

Cut Bavuma some slack

Temba Bavuma has often been praised by coaches and teammates for his leadership abilities, but as a specialist batter the Proteas skipper must have been frustrated by his lengthy struggle to convert fifties into centuries.

1 min

Proteas keep growing as a unit

South Africa's batters are feeding well off each other as they start to find consistency at the highest level, according to Proteas coach Shukri Conrad, after they shone again in the dominant victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Durban which concluded on Saturday.

1 min

PIRATES COME UNSTUCK

PREMIERSHIP: STELLENBOSCH PUT ABRUPT END TO BUCS' PERFECT START

1 min

Courage wins the day for Atticus

IMPRESSIVE: LAIRD-TRAINED GELDING FIGHTS ON GAMELY TO CLAIM R6M BETWAY SUMMER CUP

4 mins

Heather's Boy prepares for Cape

FORM: UNBEATEN DE KOCK RUNNER TO CONFIRM HIS REPUTATION AHEAD OF CAPE GUINEAS

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