The Citizen - November 15, 2024

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November 15, 2024

'Eff off with this trademark'

An European Union court yesterday dismissed a bid by Ukraine's border guards to trademark an expletive-laden battle cry that was aimed at a Russian warship on the first day of the invasion - and spawned a thousand memes.

1 min

Writing exam on a prayer and bow

Nine-hour prayer sessions, live-streamed speaking in tongues, bowing before a Buddhist altar 108 times: South Korean parents are turning to God as pupils sit a crucial exam yesterday.

1 min

Trump's return 'bad news for SA'

Programmes could be affected by restrictions expert.

2 mins

Gun deaths spike to 33 daily

Remove firearms’, with stats showing more victims shot than die in car crash.

3 mins

Food poisoning: 50 pupils in Limpopo land in hospital

A total of 50 pupils from a Giyani primary school have been hospitalized following suspected food poisoning.

2 mins

Mystery necklace auctioned for R88m

A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette sold for $4.8 million (about R88 million) at an auction in Geneva on Wednesday.

1 min

Insurance claim 'bearly' credible

Four people who allegedly dressed as bears and damaged their own luxury cars in a bid to defraud insurance companies were arrested in the US state of California on Wednesday.

1 min

Organ donations lag

Many inthe country still refuse to donate their organs after death.

2 mins

War on 'invisible disability'

DIABETES: CLARION CALL FOR AFFORDABLE TREATMENT, ACCESS TO INSULIN PENS

1 min

ANC rules out fired Gwamanda's reinstatement

Former Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda will not be reinstated to his position as MMC of community development, the ANC in Johannesburg said yesterday.

1 min

Joburg housing push

Confidence about making a dent in province’s massive backlog.

2 mins

'I can't be threatened by JZ'

People stab you at the back and when they meet you they want to be smiling.’

2 mins

R1.2 billion to refurbish Joburg's Sun City prison

The infrastructure at Johannesburg's Sun City prison is in dire need of an overhaul, says the department of correctional services (DCS).

2 mins

Smile Week restores lives

INITIATIVE: 18 CHILDREN ARE SELECTED TO UNDERGO CORRECTIVE SURGERY

2 mins

Hunt for the vanishing magician

Britain's Magic Circle has launched an appeal to track down a woman it expelled over three decades ago for posing as a man to gain admittance to the formerly male-only magicians' society.

2 mins

Land sales illegal - court

Ndzunzda-Mabhoko traditional leader has been selling stands since 2018.

2 mins

Things looking up as racing aficionados return

If we need a barometer to measure the state of South African racing, the De Kock family does the job.

2 mins

Dating apps now in the 'friend zone'

Burnt-out love seekers are shunning dating apps in their millions, but the apps are trying to woo them back with a counter offer: if you don't want a lover, perhaps you just need a friend?

1 min

Elon wields sceptre as 'First Buddy'

As Donald Trump prepares his return to the White House, one of his most omnipresent confidants has been not his running mate or wife, but a fellow brash billionaire, Elon Musk.

2 mins

Citrus growers jittery

Trump: South Africa among those fearing he'll scrap duty-free

2 mins

'Israel busy with ethnic cleansing'

REPORT: REPEATED EVACUATION ORDERS A 'WAR CRIME'

1 min

Huge coral discovered

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing a major discovery \"pulsing with life and colour\" yesterday.

1 min

Flights to Bali back on track

Several airlines resumed flights to Bali yesterday, after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian resort island due to huge eruptions at a nearby volcano.

1 min

World doesn't need Trump to be green

US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a \"small\" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found yesterday.

1 min

Govt must lead by example

The government's failure to protect people with disabilities is continuing, despite the laws that were implemented to safeguard their rights.

2 mins

Smile Week is a shining example

There is little enough to smile about these days - or at least it feels that way much of the time - but the fact that 18 young children have been given a chance at a normal life, is something to cheer.

1 min

Zama zamas are people too...

South Africa will frustrate you, tear your emotions in two and at the same time leave you heartbroken.

1 min

Death of kids is an indelible scar

The death of children, due to eating poisoned food is a hideous crime against children and the dignity of our people.

1 min

Americans collectively want, deserve better

People have to choose between which necessities of life they can afford, writes Frank Sterle Jnr.

1 min

Digital detox is a necessity

In an age where constant connectivity is the norm, unplugging has become a rare luxury.

2 mins

Adult diabetes doubles in past 30 years

The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises coming in developing countries, a study said this week.

1 min

Charles III turns 76 in a year of little celebration

Britain's head of state King Charles III turned 76 yesterday, still in the grip of cancer treatment but with his passion for work undimmed by what his son and heir Prince William called a \"brutal\" year.

2 mins

Iran ‘will negotiate’

UN seeks to head off new regional conflict ahead of Trump inauguration.

2 mins

Relax and reconnect: the Corona Sunsets Summer Tour brings music and nature to 30 stunning locations in South Africa

Soak up the sun as the Corona Sunsets Summer Tour brings a series of immersive experiences across South Africa.

1 min

'Gladiator II' falls flat

It probably would’ve played out better as a series that stands on its own.

3 mins

Study explains love for horror

While some people prefer romance or fantasy, others delight in the frights of horror movies.

1 min

Nasty battle for power

VICE PRINCIPALS: SOIREE OF DARK HUMOUR, UNFIT FOR SENSITIVE FOLK

3 mins

MultiChoice says Canal+ deal will help in fight

MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela is preparing to take on US streaming giants as the African TV company works to get its approximately $3 billion (R54 billion) deal with Vivendi SE's Canal+ over the line with regulators.

1 min

Fired for refusing vaxx

LOYAL: COURT SIDES WITH WOMAN WHO WAS WITH COMPANY 22 YEARS

2 mins

Do scams outwit officials?

New version of Tiger Agriculture within days of the FSCA warning.

3 mins

More players interested in Midvaal electricity outsourcing

Midvaal Local Municipality, the only one in Gauteng to get a clean audit report from the auditor-general in the latest round of audit outcomes, has started the process of outsourcing its electricity function for 20 years in the form of a public-private partnership (PPP).

2 mins

Supporting parents without losing financial future

South Africa faces a significant retirement crisis, with many elderly citizens unable to support themselves financially.

2 mins

Growth on disallowed benefits

Why keeping money in a retirement fund may still work.

3 mins

Excise taxes on beer

Govt now obtains 38% of total income through a combination of levies, VAT.

2 mins

Ranieri handed Roma hot seat

Claudio Ranieri took charge of his hometown team Roma yesterday, coming out of retirement to become the Serie A club's third coach of a troubled season.

1 min

Hoping Amorim brings 'energy'

FERNANDES: MANAGING UNITED IS A TOUGH CHALLENGE

1 min

Saudis hold off the Socceroos

Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in added time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia yesterday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

1 min

Kiwi coach hails ‘amazing’ Wood

Wellington - Chris Wood's (left) prolific goal-scoring for Nottingham Forest is unprecedented for New Zealand football and may never be repeated, the country's coach said yesterday.

1 min

Pundits label Tyson-Paul fight 'ridiculous'

Los Angeles - Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson (right) will climb back into the ring today for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.

1 min

Klaasen lashes out at schedule

PLAYERS: SHORTENED SERIES SIMPLY NOT SITTING WELL

1 min

Balls proving to be a big problem at ATP Finals

The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into a fury and leaving them deflated.

2 mins

Gatland feels the 'pain' of coaching Wales

Warren Gatland (right) says he \"didn't think there would be this much pain\" when he returned to coach Wales for a second time as he bids to avoid a record 11th straight Test defeat.

1 min

Ireland is 'home' for Pumas coach

CONTEPOMI: A FOND REMINDER OF SPELLS AT LEINSTER

2 mins

All Blacks spoilt for choice at flyhalf

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson said yesterday it was a difficult choice to start Beauden Barrett over Damian McKenzie at flyhalf for this weekend's game with France in Paris.

1 min

England recall tried & trusted

BORTHWICK: TURNS TO STEWARD AND VAN POORTVLIET

1 min

Fickou highly rated by coach

France head coach Fabien Galthie said yesterday Gael Fickou (above) was \"a leader\" as the experienced centre was named among four changes for this weekend's November international with New Zealand.

1 min

Tyson v Paul: fight or farce?

The sport of boxing has over the years never been short of its array of colourful, controversial characters and news-makers for both the right and wrong reasons.

1 min

POWER PACKED BOKS

ERASMUS: HAULS OUT THE BIG GUNS FOR MASSIVE ENGLAND SHOWDOWN

2 mins

Qualifying pressure lifts on Bafana

Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals yesterday without kicking a ball.

1 min

Thirst-quenching sale

Inaugural auction features curated selection of the rarest Cape fine brandies.

2 mins

Irma Stern tops auction sales

Elite group of South African artists attract enthusiastic bids here and internationally.

1 min

Emerald fetches a record R163m

Auction price exceeds that of Liz Taylor’s wedding gift from Richard Burton.

1 min

Andi's Girl to take the Pudding

Sukhumvit stands out as the obvious danger.

2 mins

There is nothing haphazard about Richard

Once again Richard Fourie looks the person to follow at Fairview today when they race on the Polytrack.

1 min

Ghaaleb to extend Costa's lead

Jebel Ali-based Australian trainer Michael Costa has begun the new season in the UAE in terrific style and has already saddled eight winners.

3 mins

Suny Du Loup for Abu Dhabi Prep

Racing in the UAE steps up a gear at Abu Dhabi today with the running of the HH The President Cup Prep, the first Listed race for Arabians of the new season.

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