The Citizen - November 02, 2024

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November 02, 2024

US election still wide open, say polls

Trump & Harris: US presidential candidates

4 mins

FlySafair falls foul of licensing body and pilots' union

Budget airline FlySafair has faced off with both the Air Licensing Council and its own pilot body in the same week.

2 mins

Top cop's 'force' goes rogue

Volunteers were hopeful of fulltime employment.

3 mins

Arrive early for marathon

With the race being held at a new venue and a clash with a football match, organisers of the Soweto Marathon have urged runners to arrive early for tomorrow's start and when registering today.

1 min

Declare Limpopo disaster area, says premier

Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has pleaded with President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare Limpopo a disaster area.

1 min

'Storm' and 'Bomb' hit US

As isiZulu racehorse names go, Isivunguvungu is one of the easier for foreign tongues to get around. But prominent US racing writer Steve Andersen still reckons it's a \"tongue twister\".

1 min

Heatwave sweeps SA

Tips from Joburg Emergency Services on precautions.

2 mins

City tackles metal theft

Thieves of copper cables from street and traffic lights will be arrested - MMC.

2 mins

Govt-subsidised shelters standing on thin ice

The Gauteng Care Crisis Committee, a voluntary association of non-profit organisations, this week told parliament's social development portfolio committee that organisations that receive government subsidies face an uncertain future.

1 min

Cautionary call on debt write-offs

Writing off residents' debt in the City of Tshwane is not a good plan as it may promote a culture of nonpayment, according to economist Dawie Roodt.

2 mins

‘We got it wrong big-time’

Change of guard sends ‘a clear message to other parties’.

3 mins

Talks mooted as SA changes heart in Taiwan impasse

South Africa is open to talks with the Republic of China (ROC) over the relocation of the island nation's liaison office in Pretoria – a move that could end the ongoing tension between the two countries.

2 mins

Türkiye moves to broaden its Africa reach

Türkiye is expanding its reach into Africa, banking on its defence projects and widespread trade network, its prospects enhanced by the lack of colonial history weighing on Europe, diplomatic sources say.

2 mins

Fishing on horseback

Community of enthusiasts keep the flame going in this coastal town.

2 mins

SA bid to save Ukrainian children

South Africa and the Vatican joined Qatar at a conference in Montreal on Thursday in offering to mediate and facilitate the return of about 20,000 Ukrainian children from Russia.

1 min

Voters bombarded with billion-dollar ad blitz

New York - Voters in a key part of swing state Pennsylvania have been subjected to a deluge of campaign ads ahead of Tuesday's vote, with candidates spending billions of dollars to boost their chances nationally.

1 min

Trump in a firestorm

Harris calls the statement 'very offensive'.

2 mins

Russia-N Korea ties 'not China's issue'

China yesterday insisted that growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow were not its concern, after the United States warned up to 8,000 North Korean troops have reached Russia's border region, trained and ready for combat with Ukraine.

1 min

Hezbollah ready to bend

PRIORITY: WILL ACCEPT TRUCE, IF OFFERED, WITH REASONABLE TERMS

2 mins

ANC digs deep funeral hole

A state funeral is a momentous event. This is an honour awarded only after a rigorous interrogation as to whether the deceased's life was of such merit that they deserved to be memorialised in this way.

2 mins

Politicos at school of hard knocks

You seldom hear honest self-assessment from a politician, so it was refreshing to hear the words of Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi yesterday as he accepted defeat in the country's election.

1 min

Real men do wear 'budgie smugglers'

The sight of hundreds of men dashing off on a 5km run wearing only their running shoes and Speedo swimming costumes is bound to raise a few giggles.

1 min

Worried world watches US election

What happens in the US does not stay in the US. That is why the world follows the US election with intense interest.

1 min

Local govt staff don't know what they're doing

They should either be given the opportunity to be trained, or be replaced, writes Anon.

1 min

Gauteng is still Crime Central

Premier Panyaza Lesufi took to the podium this week, admitting to something Gauteng residents have struggled with for almost their entire lives. \"The level of crime in our province keeps me awake at night. Many people are playing God with people's lives,\" he said, confessing his government was not doing enough.

1 min

Theatre helps Ukrainian soldiers reintegrate

Gennadiy Odarenko sat in front of a microphone in a dark room in Kyiv, a spotlight shining on him as he spoke about the loss of his leg in battle.

1 min

4000-year-old town found in Saudi Arabia

The discovery of a 4 000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.

1 min

Brush makers return

Shift to luxury and niche markets to survive competition from cheaper goods.

2 mins

A taste of adventure

Fostering unity and togetherness in every experience.

2 mins

Being a rebel without a cause

It's probably impossible to be a real naughty schoolboy these days, because you'd get yourself killed.

1 min

Nothing dull about these

Plantings of impatiens, begonias and hydrangeas transform shady areas.

3 mins

Join Chains are for Bikes, Not Dogs campaign

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA, in partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition, is excited to announce the Chains are for Bikes, Not Dogs campaign, which will form part of the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour on 9 March 2025.

1 min

More paternal leave to dads

HIGH COURT: SA LEADS THE CONTINENT WITH RULING FOR BOTH PARENTS TO BENEFIT

3 mins

Media24-Novus merger bid faces legal review

Caxton and Capital Newspapers have taken legal action to halt the Competition Commission's approval of Media24's merger with Novus Holdings.

1 min

SA aims for surplus

TAX HIKES: REVENUE TO EXCEED EXPENDITURE FOR FIRST TIME IN 15 YEARS

2 mins

Slip-up 'could close a mine'

Health and Safety Amendment Bill 'would deter investors'.

3 mins

Tourist investors are ditching climate tech for AI

Generalist investors' rush into buzzier artificial intelligence has added to funding woes for climate-tech startups at just about the worst time for an industry racing to combat the effects of climate change.

2 mins

Muzi back in business by a mile

EMOTIONAL: CHARITY MILE PROVIDES HUGE ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATING BENEFICIARIES

7 mins

Classics to 'drive and enjoy'

WORLD CLASS SHOW: AUCTION 'SETS NEW STANDARDS WHEN IT COMES TO COLLECTIBLE CARS'

4 mins

F1 chase 'to the wire'

HAMILTON: STRONGLY BELIEVES NORRIS CAN CATCH AND BEAT VERSTAPPEN

2 mins

MotoGP battle is revving up

Jorge Martin and Italy's Francesco Bagnaia go into battle this weekend at Sepang in Malaysia with the MotoGP world world championship crown within the Spaniard's reach.

1 min

Lando plays on Max's conscience

Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen knows \"deep down\" that he did wrong and has to change his driving style after collecting two 10-second penalties for his aggressive approach during last Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.

1 min

World champ blasts 'biased' critics

A defiant Max Verstappen (right) refused to accept or discuss critics of his driving on Thursday, claiming he does not \"listen to those individuals\" and accused them of being biased.

1 min

Amorim in Red Devils hotseat

London - Ruben Amorim (above) was yesterday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.

1 min

United need to spark

EPL: ANOTHER ANXIOUS WEEKEND ALSO AWAITS FOR SPURS AND ARSENAL

2 mins

Flick's Barcelona are flying very high on confidence

Barcelona - La Liga leaders Barcelona have the chance to move nine points clear of Real Madrid this weekend with victory in the Catalan derby against city rivals Espanyol.

2 mins

Very important to 'keep believing' in Domingo

Eric Tinkler (below) believes that Cape Town City forward Haashim Domingo needs to rediscover his love for the game, if he is to get back to his best.

1 min

Downs hitman finds his groove

KOMPHELA: ELATED WITH SHALULILE'S RETURN TO FORM

1 min

Hats off to coaches for backing their youth

I know all roads lead to the FNB Stadium for the eagerly-awaited Carling Knockout quarterfinal clash between old foes Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns today.

2 mins

Proteas clearly on upward path

CATALYST: WHITEWASH MUST TRIGGER IMPROVED RUN

2 mins

Skippers commit to England future

England Test captain Ben Stokes and white-ball skipper Jos Buttler have both signed new two-year central contracts, cricket chiefs announced this week.

1 min

Social responsibility high on netball agenda

As a sports-mad country, South Africans will always celebrate when our national teams score goals, but when the Proteas netball side find the net this week, there will be even more reason to celebrate their success.

1 min

New-look Proteas are definitely on 'right track'

With their first match out of the way, while they admit they still have work to do to reach the heights they feel they can achieve, the new-look Proteas netball team believe they're on the right track.

1 min

Ohtani hailed as a hero in Japan

WORLD SERIES: TV VIEWERSHIP THROUGH THE ROOF

1 min

Jersey camp a big plus

DAVIDS: BOK TRAINING STOPOVER HAS HELPED ADAPT TO UK CONDITIONS

2 mins

Flyhalf depth pleases Steyn

Former Lions and now Sharks flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse (above) has another great opportunity to prove his worth in the Springbok system after he was called into their end-of-year-tour squad as an injury replacement earlier this week.

1 min

George 'loves haka history'

England captain Jamie George said he \"loved the history\" of the haka after Test colleague Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual just days before the teams meet at Twickenham.

1 min

All Blacks on a mission

RANKINGS: RUGBY SUPERPOWER OUTSIDE TOP TWO AS ENGLAND AWAIT

2 mins

Team is first for Rabada

Displaying some of the best form of his career, experienced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada (above) insists he is more concerned about playing an important role in the Proteas team than reaching personal milestones.

1 min

Nabi talking up Chiefs

PSL rivals all set for a high-intensity Carling Knockout quarterfinal clash at sold out FNB Stadium.

2 mins

Interplay of dark and light

China city skylines are both beautiful and grimly ugly

3 mins

Home of Halloween

Rooted in Ireland dating back millennia

3 mins

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