The Citizen - November 14, 2024

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November 14, 2024

Still glittering centuries later

Rosy-cheeked cherubs surrounded by blues, reds and golds have lost none of their brilliance in 17th-century frescoes discovered behind a false ceiling at the Villa Farnesina palace in Rome.

1 min

More online buys show better days

Improved purchasing power is tailwind for economy.

2 mins

Soccer outrage over influencer

An Argentinian club drew the ire of the country's football community after selecting an influencer with no professional experience in its starting XI for a top-flight match.

1 min

Jordaan scrapes for bail

Facing R1.3m fraud allegations, Safa boss and co-accused are yet to plead.

2 mins

Govt 'out of touch' with informal settlement reality

The latest draft bylaws governing the informal settlement economy have been labelled wishful thinking from a government out of touch with reality.

2 mins

World is losing half its coral

Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction - and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report said yesterday.

1 min

Young horses run for old man Striker

Piere Strydom was told he seemed to get on well with a particular winning horse at Turffontein on Monday.

1 min

Playing a bike cable...

From first sharing instruments, ragtag band now trailblazer for African classicals.

2 mins

Frantic rescue effort

Desperation as community strives to reach illegal miners still underground.

2 mins

Fired Gwamanda wants his job back

Al Jama-ah councillor and former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is demanding to be reinstated as MMC of community development.

1 min

‘Hands off’ the Cabinet’s Bill

APPROVED: COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER TOLD HE HAS NO AUTHORITY TO WITHDRAW SABC BILL

2 mins

R120bn pledged for Limpopo projects

Cabinet and executive approved the new law and must first be consulted.

1 min

Growing garden of hope for community

The food garden at Dikonyana Community Based Care Centre is more than a place for growing crops; it's a lifeline for the people of Namibia Square in Mangaung, providing hope under the unwavering leadership of its founder, Selina Majafi.

1 min

Working the streets

Inacountry with 50% unemployment, locals do what they can to make a living.

2 mins

Fury over bid to ban minors from bullfights

France's upper house of parliament will this week debate a Bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, inflaming tension and enraging aficionados of the centuries-old tradition.

2 mins

Farmer faces corruption charges over illegal migrant

Eastern Cape farmer Yolisa Linda Hlongwane is appearing before the Qonce Magistrate's Court, facing allegations of corruption.

1 min

Another blow for Lotto official

Nene in bid to stop disciplinary action against her.

3 mins

SA's euphoria slowly fading

Thirty years into democracy, having produced a progressive, world-acclaimed constitution, we enjoy freedom of the press, speech, association, assembly and a right to vote.

2 mins

Cruelty has no place in society

Many are the Europeans who criticise African traditional cultural practices as barbaric, particularly when it comes to cruelty to animals. Yet, even this deep into the 21st century, bullfighting continues in Europe.

1 min

Handle the SABC with utmost care

Don't they discuss anything in the government of national unity (GNU) Cabinet before launching press releases left, right and centre? That's the poser in the wake of yet another brewing spat among the clutch of politicians determining our fate.

1 min

ANC gravy train for 'consultants'

HI \"R2.5 billion per year for indirect health spending\" refers. That is not supplying or fixing hospitals, paying nurses and doctors what they deserve or improving clinics in any way.

1 min

When morality is no more

When a crime is committed, it goes without saying that morality goes out of the window.

2 mins

Many lessons from American election

Let's see the world returning to normality after several years of madness, writes Per Ardua.

1 min

Elon's bet paid off - he'll now 'guide government'

Washington - South African-born billionaire Elon Musk took a wild gamble backing Donald Trump's White House candidacy, but the bet has paid off - at least for now - with the US president-elect handing him an outsized role to overhaul the government.

1 min

Deadline for Gaza aid works

The US said Israel was not violating US law on the level of aid entering Gaza, even as aid agencies said it was still not enough.

1 min

Rocketman blasts off

Brand is 'the Nike of politics-everybody knows what it stands for'.

2 mins

Volcanic eruption grounds airlines

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali yesterday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower kilometres into the sky.

1 min

Take pressure off your kids - WHO

Call for good environment and smaller classes in line with gender disparities.

1 min

India chokes on toxic smog

Residents of India's capital, New Delhi, choked in a blanketing toxic smog yesterday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organisation's recommended daily maximum.

1 min

'Wrongly held to be freed'

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele acknowledged on Tuesday that 8,000 innocent people were arrested and later released during his crackdown on street gangs, accusing activists of inventing a much higher figure of 30,000.

1 min

Pearl Thusi is ready to get spicy in Comedy Central Roast

Actress, media personality and businesswoman Pearl Thusi is ready to get spicy! Stand by for the Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi, served by Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, which will be recorded at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre on Thursday next week.

1 min

Gatsby show comes to life

WOW: HEDONISM, GLAMOUR AND GRITTY UNDERCURRENTS OF THE JAZZ AGE

2 mins

You won't sleep well...

MUST-READ: CHILLING GLIMPSE INTO THE MINDS OF SOME OF SA'S MOST NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLERS

2 mins

Get tested for diabetes

The number of people in South Africa and around the world who live with diabetes is staggering.

1 min

Pharrell Williams kicks off Web Summit tech event

One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.

1 min

Legal body cracks whip

RAF vindicated’ by ombud report lambasting the Legal Practice Council.

2 mins

Meds regulator warns against 'fakes'

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has issued a warning to the public to refrain from buying and using unregistered – and most likely – falsified GLP-1 agonist products.

1 min

How to monitor and evaluate your investment manager

As we explore the process of selecting investment managers, it's important to understand that manager selection is only the first step in the broader investment management process.

2 mins

Tips to be savvy with money

Building resilience is ajourney that involves strategies beyond just budgeting.

3 mins

DStv loses 1m subscribers

MultiChoice finally admits that, globally, pay TV growth has plateaued.

2 mins

Referee Coote under scrutiny

The Football Association is investigating after a video was posted on social media appearing to show Premier League referee David Coote (above) making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Juergen Klopp.

1 min

England cannot slide in Greece

INJURIES: WITHOUT KEY PLAYERS IN THE ATHENS CLASH

1 min

Socceroos await 'desperate' Saudis

Melbourne - Australia coach Tony Popovic said yesterday he is expecting an energetic Saudi Arabia \"desperate\" for a result under new boss Herve Renard in their World Cup qualifying clash in Melbourne.

1 min

Kiwi scrummies 'inspired' by Dupont

New Zealand defence coach Scott Hansen said yesterday the All Blacks' inexperienced scrum-halves will be motivated to face France superstar Antoine Dupont this weekend.

1 min

Boks will stick to own identity

BROWN: WON'T TEACH THEM TO PLAY LIKE ALL BLACKS

2 mins

Sinner turns on the heat

Jannik Sinner (above) hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday night to close in on a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals in Turin.

1 min

FIGHT ALL IN VAIN

SA’s skipper Markram pleased with the never-say-die attitude of his batters chasing a formidable India target.

2 mins

Ruud given a rude shock

As a Manchester United fan, nothing would've given me greater satisfaction than to see Erik ten Hag and his technical team succeed.

1 min

Makgopa will reward trust

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa (below) is hoping to reward the trust put in him by Hugo Broos, as South Africa look to seal qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Morocco.

1 min

TV concept for entrepreneurs

An authentic look at what it takes to build a successful product or service.

1 min

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