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Chad polls marked by low turnout, fraud allegations

Chad voted in a general election on Sunday that the government had hailed as a key step towards ending military rule, but that was marked by low turnout and the opposition's call for a boycott amid allegations of fraud.

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December 31, 2024
The Citizen

Shark kills one, injures another

A shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast killed a tourist and injured another, authorities said on Sunday, with an Italy foreign ministry source identifying both as Italian nationals.

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December 31, 2024
A man who gave love, not war
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A man who gave love, not war

CARTER: 'ROCK 'N ROLL' PRESIDENT HAD DEEP RELIGIOUS ROOTS AND LIBERAL POLITICS

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December 31, 2024
Pikitup Really Needs to Pick It Up
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Pikitup Really Needs to Pick It Up

On Frontline: Waste Reclaimers Save City Millions in Landfill Space

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December 31, 2024
Make food safety part of festive feasts
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Make food safety part of festive feasts

Food safety risks rise over the holiday season, but there are simple ways to mitigate them.

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December 31, 2024
Schreiber's scorecard
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Schreiber's scorecard

HOME AFFAIRS: PRAISE FOR EXTENDING ZEP, EXPOSING IDENTITY THEFT

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December 31, 2024
Disposable e-cigarettes go up in smoke in first EU nation
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Disposable e-cigarettes go up in smoke in first EU nation

Wildly popular with young people for their dizzy array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium - the first EU country to ban them.

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December 31, 2024
School football spawns stars
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School football spawns stars

SCORING IN POPULARITY: IN JAPAN, UNLIKE IN EUROPE, TOURNAMENT DRAWS ELITE TALENT

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December 31, 2024
The Citizen

New court bid to force authorities to help illegal miners

Human rights organisation Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) yesterday filed an urgent application with the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to force the state to rescue the illegal miners it says are trapped in the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein, North West.

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December 31, 2024
Zero tolerance for air divas
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Zero tolerance for air divas

UNRULY: AGGRESSIVE PASSENGERS POSE SAFETY RISK TO AIRPLANE, STAFF AND PASSENGERS

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December 31, 2024
The Citizen

Panama Canal 'not Trump's'

For dozens of US tourists watching a cargo ship pass through the Panama Canal, Donald Trump's threat to possibly wrest back control of the waterway is nonsensical.

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December 31, 2024
The Citizen

China Gives Boy Life for Murder

A Chinese court sentenced a teenage boy to life in prison yesterday for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked a national debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.

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December 31, 2024
Water: '2025 will be worse'
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Water: '2025 will be worse'

WARNING: MASSIVE MAINTENANCE BACKLOG LOOMS

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December 31, 2024
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Chess bosses zip up after jeans-gate

Paris The International Chess Federation (Fide) relaxed its dress code for players after world number one Magnus Carlsen was fined for wearing jeans at an event in New York.

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December 31, 2024
The Citizen

Murphy back for Cape meet

UK champion jockey Oisin Murphy was unable to ride a winner at Turffontein on Betway Summer Cup day but he will be back at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday in another attempt to ride a grade 1 winner on every continent.

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December 30, 2024
SA filly heads abroad
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SA filly heads abroad

Dubai venture on the cards for Dingaans champion.

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December 30, 2024
It's time to Listentoyourheart
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It's time to Listentoyourheart

Listentoyourheart can make it back-to-back Listed wins for Dan Skelton in the Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Taunton today.

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December 30, 2024
The Citizen

Thrilling clash at Fairview

Today's meeting on the Polytrack at Fairview is not to be missed, as it features another highly anticipated rematch between the East Cape champion sprinter Cruise Control and recent nemesis Fairy Knight.

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December 30, 2024
Lucky to strike at Vaal
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Lucky to strike at Vaal

ABILITY: FILLY FRANCILIEN LOOKS READY TO GET BACK INTO THE NO 1 BOX

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December 30, 2024
SA Hold Their Nerve
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SA Hold Their Nerve

Thrilling: Proteas Qualify For The World Test Championship Final

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December 30, 2024
The Citizen

National teams shine in 2024

The Springboks again stood out as South Africa's top sports team this year, but there was also success for other national teams in the country's most popular codes.

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December 30, 2024
The Citizen

Mofokeng rocket sinks Magesi

Relebohile Mofokeng's brilliant goal gave Orlando Pirates a narrow 1-0 Betway Premiership win over Magesi FC in Polokwane yesterday.

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December 30, 2024
Saracens must 'use the pain'
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Saracens must 'use the pain'

Mark McCall (above) urged Saracens to use the pain from their record 68-10 English Premiership defeat on Saturday against Bath as fuel to get back on track.

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December 30, 2024
Dobson content with ‘ugly win’
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Dobson content with ‘ugly win’

URC: STORMERS PREVAIL DESPITE ERRORS, MISSED KICKS

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December 30, 2024
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Long suspension for Lions lock Schoeman

Lions lock Ruben Schoeman has received a five-match suspension after a United Rugby Championship (URC) disciplinary process that looked into his dangerous ruck cleanout against the Stormers last weekend.

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December 30, 2024
Osaka's 'deep love' keeps her going
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Osaka's 'deep love' keeps her going

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka (right) said Sunday she still had a \"deep love\" for tennis and was excited for the coming season, believing she can revisit her former glories.

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December 30, 2024
The Citizen

United's Diallo Wants to Make History

Amad Diallo has vowed to \"make history\" with Manchester United despite his struggling club's dismal slide down the Premier League.

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December 30, 2024
The Citizen

Djokovic Plans To Keep On Playing For Years To Come

Novak Djokovic said yesterday he planned to keep playing for \"years to come\" - with more tournaments on his schedule in 2025 - as he looks to take down the new guard led by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

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December 30, 2024
Reds Turn Up The Heat At West Ham
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Reds Turn Up The Heat At West Ham

Relief: Man City Finally End Their Winless Streak

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December 30, 2024
Mduduzi magic seals it for Chiefs
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Mduduzi magic seals it for Chiefs

PREMIERSHIP: AMAKHOSI END THE YEAR ON HIGH NOTE

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December 30, 2024