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They call it puppy love...

As a black person born and raised in rural Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, my love for pets, especially dogs, was minimal until recently, when a puppy stole my heart.

Two-pot plunder shows up struggle

So far, the amount of money withdrawn by South Africans under the provisions of the two-pot retirement system has shot past R21 billion and expectations are that the final figure could well be double that, or more. This shows that South Africans - those fortunate enough to have accumulated some retirement funding, whether or not they are still in employment - are struggling to keep their heads above water financially.

PM calls for 'majority' vote

Dakar - Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged voters to hand him an \"overwhelming\" majority in snap parliamentary elections next month to see through a promise for a radical shake-up in the West African country.

S Korea now hostile state

Seoul – North Korea said yesterday that its constitution now defines the South as a \"hostile\" state, the first time Pyongyang has confirmed legal changes called for by leader Kim Jong-un.

Macron slammed over 'ignorance'

Paris - The speaker of the French Senate - the country's second-most senior figure under the constitution - said yesterday he was \"astounded\" by remarks attributed to Emmanuel Macron on Israel and accused him of showing his \"ignorance\" of history.

Israel warned of revenge attack

COMMANDER: WE'LL STRIKE YOU AGAIN PAINFULLY

Pacific islands take polluters to UN court

Sydney - Five Pacific nations yesterday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to account and safeguard their islands' survival.

Beijing 'is seeking peace'

NEW SLANT: XI WANTS PARTNERSHIP WITH US RATHER THAN WAR – EXPERT

School meals are 'safe'

POISONING: COOKS UNDERGO REGULAR TRAINING, SAYS OFFICIAL

Big boost for student living quarters

As the number of enrolments continues to surge at institutions of higher learning, shortage of quality and affordable accommodation has become a pressing concern for students.

Day zero for parts of Johannesburg this weekend

The Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas will be without water from tonight until Monday.

Fierce fight for water

CORONATIONVILLE: SITUATION SAID TO HAVE WORSENED SINCE MARCH

Foreign policy: DA, ANC closer

COMPROMISE: ALIGNS STANCE ON ISSUES SUCH CHINA, RUSSIAN TRADE IN INTERESTS OF GNU

How to meet your match

Competing against matchmaking 'rishta aunties'.

One Direction: global fame but Payne's star dims

London – Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, spent more than half his life in the public eye as a member of one of the world's most successful boy bands.

How two-pot plugs debts

R21BN WITHDRAWN: FUNDS GO TO EASE COST OF LIVING, PAY LOANS AND ON EDUCATION

Alarm as lost or stolen firearms end up in hands of criminals

Lost or stolen firearms, illegal firearms and ammunition remain one of the biggest contributors to the high and serious crimes committed in South Africa.

Robot's art to go for R3.4m

London - The robot artist Ai-Da, a humanoid powered by artificial intelligence, will be the first of its kind to have a painting sold at a major auction house, organisers said this week.

Stray cats can roam- for now

San Juan - Plans to remove stray cats from a historic site in Puerto Rico's capital San Juan have hit a snag, after animal rights groups cried foul.

Six ways to avoid burnout

Building a solid support network is key, says expert.

Plumtree has tough choices

Spare a thought for John Plumtree.

Major Bafana injury setback

In a huge setback for both Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns, Themba Zwane (below) is set to be out for several months after tearing his achilles against Congo-Brazzaville on Tuesday.

FEARLESS PROTEAS

Skipper believes her outfit possess the talent to beat the most formidable team in the women’s game.

Relief as Kriel red is scrapped

The Bulls have received some good news ahead of their next United Rugby Championship match against Scarlets this weekend - centre David Kriel has been given the all-clear to play after being shown a red card in the team's win against Ospreys last weekend.

Zas: No panic in the Stormers camp

Having made a rather rocky start to their 2024/25 United Rugby Championship the Stormers will look to get back to winning ways as quickly as possible when they return to familiar surroundings in Cape Town this weekend, with experienced winger Leolin Zas saying there's no panic in the camp.

Building blocks are now in place

The years of building are over. The Lions are now only interested in maturing and growing, and if all goes well, challenging for the United Rugby Championship title.

Ghulam seizes his big chance

One of a dozen brothers, Kamran Ghulam (above) got used to waiting his turn for a bat as a child.

Cook backs Root to break run barrier

Alastair Cook says \"generational talent\" Joe Root could become the first batter to reach 16,000 Test runs as the retired England captain was named in the ICC's Hall of Fame.

AB inducted into the Hall of Fame

ICON: HONOURED FOR REMARKABLE CRICKET CAREER

Vintage Messi bags hat-trick

Lionel Messi (above) struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in Conmebol World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.