The Citizen - January 02, 2025

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January 02, 2025

Rocket debris lands in village

Kenyan officials said yesterday they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the south.

1 min

Great promise in SA's new era

PRESIDENT: LOWER COST OF LIVING ON GOVT AGENDA

2 mins

YouTubers over moon with Yoon

Camped on the street winding up to the residence of South Korea's impeached president, protesters direct vitriol at police and echo obscure conspiracies as investigators prepare to execute a warrant for his arrest.

1 min

New Year baby for girl aged 12

South Africa has welcomed New Year's babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old.

1 min

Failing City Looks For Miracle

Johannesburg is fast crumbling before our very eyes - DA.

3 mins

DA Won't Support Botes for City Manager Post

The DA in Johannesburg says it will not support the appointment of Helen Botes as the new city manager.

1 min

Brangelina finally agree their divorce settlement

Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement this week, according to US media, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.

1 min

Grand Ring 'symbol of unity'

Striking: Despite criticism and cost overruns architect stands by his work

2 mins

What does Quid Pro Quo's future hold?

Team Valor International has asked its Facebook followers for advice on where the syndicate should race their latest acquisition - South African Equus champion Quid Pro Quo.

1 min

Police deny sabotage

DEGRADED: HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP CLAIM MINE PULLEY SYSTEM DAMAGED

2 mins

Results are in: Entities fail city

Analysis: As Jozi spirals into a pit of dysfunction, civil society attempts to slow decline

3 mins

Fireworks kill and maim

Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, police said in a preliminary count.

1 min

It's written in the stars

So, how about that 2024, eh?

4 mins

Syria Wants Press Freedom

Syria's minister of information in the country's transitional government said he is working towards a free press and committed to \"freedom of expression\", after decades of tight control under the country's former rulers.

1 min

Boeing crash black box sent to US

South Korean investigators probing a Boeing crash which killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said yesterday they would send one of the retrieved black boxes to the US for analysis.

1 min

15 Killed in Israeli Strike

Palestinian territories - Gaza's civil defence agency said yesterday that an overnight Israeli air strike targeting a house in Jabalia in the territory's north, killed at least 15 people.

1 min

Deaths as trucker rams party crowd

'TERRORISM': 'ATTACKER DECEASED' AFTER GUNFIGHT

2 mins

We know why Jozi is on skid row

The term \"failed state\" denotes a country which is in terminal decline and unable to provide basic services to its citizens.

1 min

Time to seek alternatives

As we enter the new year, South African voters need to look for alternative options beyond the long-standing dominance of the ANC in every sphere of government.

2 mins

The power of New Year overrated

We human beings are superstitious - but before you cry \"not me!\", did you mark New Year's Day yesterday? If you did, then you are superstitious.

1 min

SA evokes Sodom and Gomorrah

It's a well-known fact that these young people are falling pregnant to claim the monthly grant... and using the money for data and hair extensions.

1 min

Child moms: liability not theirs alone

Teenage pregnancy is ugly all around.

2 mins

Commenting on columnists is anyone's right

Just because you choose not to do it, doesn't mean others can't express views, writes J Montauk.

1 min

Tyla, Tyler ICU and Makhadzi Lead Trace Awards' Nominations

The Trace Awards & Summit 2025, on 26 February in Zanzibar, will bring together the continent's and the diaspora's greatest talents.

1 min

Why New Year resolutions fail

HABIT FORMATION: SHIFT THE FOCUS TO GROWTH, LEARNING AND GRADUAL PROGRESS

3 mins

Dammit, I'll bead it

PERSONAL: BROKEN EARRING LED TO A THRIVING JEWELLERY BUSINESS

3 mins

100 years of BBC shipping forecast

The BBC yesterday celebrated 100 years of a weather forecast for sailors in British waters that has inspired musicians and poets and become a fixture on UK radio.

1 min

Rand's resilience

ROBUST 2024: AMONG FIVE BEST-PERFORMING EMERGING CURRENCIES

2 mins

Stablecoin set to go mainstream

While Bitcoin's surge above $100,000 (about R1.9 million) captivated the headlines in 2024, many financial firms were more focused this year on a different type of cryptocurrency whose price is never meant to rise – or fall for that matter.

1 min

Risk investors richly rewarded in past year

Wars in Europe and the Middle East. Global political upheaval. Angst over a potential US recession. These and other pitfalls stalked markets in 2024 but in the end investors who embraced risk reaped the rewards.

1 min

Africa's capital deficit

RESILIENCE: REAL GDP GROWTH IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO 4.3% IN 2025

3 mins

Tariffs Threat to IPO 2025 Forecast

Stock markets have been cheering the return of president-elect Donald Trump and shrugging off the prospect of tariffs that he's long promised to impose on America's biggest trading partners.

2 mins

Relief options for SA expats

CHECK YOUR STATUS: FIND OUT WHETHER YOU ARE CONSIDERED A TAX RESIDENT OR NOT

3 mins

South Africans in UK must act before residence tax net closes

Many South African expats living in the UK traditionally return home during the festive season to enjoy the summer sun and reconnect with loved ones. But this year, there's a crucial financial matter demanding urgent attention.

2 mins

Tourism pollution up

INEQUALITIES: JUST 20 COUNTRIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THREE-QUARTER OF EMISSIONS

2 mins

Celtic are urged not to 'soften up'

Glasgow - Brendan Rodgers (right) has urged Celtic to ensure they do not \"soften up\" in the Scottish title race as the leaders prepare to face Old Firm rivals Rangers today.

1 min

Gareth Is An Ordinary 'Sir'

Gareth Southgate (above) joked he won't be called \"Sir\" by his family after the former England manager was given a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

1 min

Arsenal Keep the Heat on Liverpool

EPL: Narrow Gap to Six Points With Brentford Win

1 min

Carnell linked to CT City hot seat

Former St Louis City coach Bradley Carnell (below) has emerged as the favourite to replace outgoing coach Eric Tinkler at Cape Town City.

1 min

Henco hopes to stay injury-free

AMBITION: POWERFUL LIONS CENTRE BACK TO FITNESS

2 mins

Nimble-footed Sharks star Julius is turning heads

Nimble-footed yet strong, rising Sharks star Jurenzo Julius is turning heads this season.

1 min

It is raining rugby talent

Too much sport. It's a problem the Proteas cricketers would love to have, but one our rugby sides could do without.

1 min

ITCHING TO PLAY

MULDER: FRUSTRATING TO WATCH FROM THE SIDELINE

2 mins

Mduduzi sets good example

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has challenged the other Amakhosi youngsters to take a leaf out of Mduduzi Shabalala's book and be more consistent in order to help the team achieve its goals this season.

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