The Citizen - November 16, 2024

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November 16, 2024

'Angry little elf' Tyson slaps Paul

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson slapped opponent Jake Paul as the two men faced off for the final time ahead of their Netflix-backed bout early this morning.

1 min

Kennedy's new mission

TRUMP CONFIDANT: 'MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN' AGENDA GETS BOOST

3 mins

Zuma, Malema feud 'helps' GNU

UNHAPPY: RIFT BETWEEN PARTY LEADERS IMPEDES LIKELIHOOD OF UNIFIED RADICAL LEFT

3 mins

Portfolio committee chair outraged at cleaners' wages

A prominent politician has expressed outrage that parliamentary cleaners and low-skilled workers will soon earn more than police officers.

1 min

Dirty money? Buy SA house

BANKS, LAWYERS, ESTATE AGENTS OFTEN DON'T VERIFY SOURCE OF FUNDS

3 mins

'Improving golf skills on full pay'

DELAYS: PARLIAMENT UNHAPPY AS SUSPENDED MAGISTRATES CONTINUE TO GET SALARIES

2 mins

Liebenberg causes havoc in court over scribe provoking him

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, who along with his wife Dezzi, and seven others is standing trial on 42 charges of fraud, theft, racketeering and money laundering, jumped up from his seat in yesterday's bail hearing, saying a journalist was provoking him.

2 mins

Saps: 350-400 illegal miners underground

STANDOFF: NEGOTIATOR'S 4-4.5K 'EXAGGERATED'

2 mins

Lack of water shuts businesses

Ermelo residents have been complaining about a lack of water for three months.

2 mins

Public works project delays 'hampering economic growth'

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says delayed projects in his department are hampering economic growth.

2 mins

Health dept intervenes in linen crisis

The Gauteng department of health has intervened in a shortage of linen at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

1 min

Wakanda wants F1

FEEDBACK: PROPOSED SMART CITY SEEKS TO BID TO HOST GRAND PRIX

2 mins

Israel in crimes against humanity - NGO

Israel on Thursday denied allegations by Human Rights Watch (HRW) that Israeli forces had forcibly displaced Gazans and that their actions in more than a year of war amount to \"crimes against humanity\".

1 min

Nature pays price of war

DESTRUCTION: ANIMALS INJURED, BIRDS NEST LESS, HECTARES RAZED TO GROUND

2 mins

Startup freezes corpses

HOPEFUL: BERLIN BIOTECH FIRM FIRST TO OFFER CRYONICS IN EUROPE

2 mins

N Korea kicks off attack drone production

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the \"mass production\" of attack drones, state media reported yesterday, as concerns mount over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia.

1 min

Laying bare ANC hypocrisy

It's apposite that the publication of ANC stalwart Mathews Phosa's political memoir has coincided with President Cyril Ramaphosa's pleadings this week before the Constitutional Court in the Phala Phala matter.

2 mins

New F1 fantasy is a nonstarter

Here's another one from the You Cannot Make This Up Department, South Africa subsection: Someone wants to build a smart city called Wakanda in the Eastern Cape. And then he wants to host a Formula One Grand Prix there.

1 min

US taking step back in science

Even as Donald Trump's supporters were going into raptures about his appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jr, a longtime conspiracy theorist and vaccine opponent, as his new health supremo, the World Health Organisation was announcing that, globally, measles cases had soared by 20% to more than 10 million.

1 min

DA is diverse and governs for all

The DA, the most racist party. (The Citizen, Tuesday) refers: the PAC's secretary-general Apa Pooe's rant can't go unchallenged.

1 min

Kicking the can down the road

There are few things more annoying in the early hours than waking up to use a toilet that doesn't have water to flush, or trying to get a drink at a tap as it runs dry.

2 mins

Eureka! Jack to kingpin in three-month jumps

When Floyd was announced SG, I had a head-scratching moment, writes Des du Triou.

1 min

New president 'won't slow' climate fight

Former US vice-president Al Gore believes a second Donald Trump term in the White House may have little impact on the \"momentum\" of the world's fight against climate change.

1 min

US leader and wars to dominate G20

Rio de Janeiro - G20 leaders are set to gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated by differences over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and implications of Donald Trump's White House return.

2 mins

Stronger Trump back

With immunity, he may name more right-wing judges.

2 mins

Our dark passenger

We have an attraction to the darkness. It's something inexplicable but as a closet sociologist sans qualification, people watching has shown me a few things over the years.

2 mins

Work hard, play smarter

PLANNING: DON'T WASTE TIME IN THE WINELANDS

3 mins

Flowers to grow from seed

FRESHNESS: WHAT A DIFFERENCE THE RAIN MAKES

3 mins

PETS Summer pet care: tips for keeping them healthy

As temperatures rise, pet owners must take extra precautions to ensure their animals stay safe and comfortable during the hot summer months.

1 min

Why is my child a bully?

AGGRESSION: THE IMPACT OF INTIMIDATION IS PROFOUND AND CAN BE LONG-LASTING

3 mins

Home repo goes wrong

LEGAL WOES: BANK CLAIMED CLIENT FELL INTO ARREARS ON HER BOND

4 mins

Resisting easy money allure

GREED: LEADS TO POOR DECISIONS WITH POTENTIAL TO ULTIMATELY DESTROY YOUR SAVINGS

3 mins

Safeguarding family future: a guide for single parents

Being a single parent to a minor child or children can be daunting, especially with financial responsibilities.

2 mins

Summer Cup build-up starts to bite

EXCITEMENT: FINAL FIELD AND DRAWS FOR R6 MILLION RACE TO BE REVEALED ON WEDNESDAY

7 mins

Magnite ticks all the boxes

PURR: PANTHER-LIKE SUV A JOY IN ITS PRICE RANGE

4 mins

Martin calls for advice

MOTOGP: TURNS TO RIVAL AND FRIEND BAGNAIA AS ROLES ARE REVERSED

2 mins

LA28 will get Trump buy-in

The re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency will have no bearing on preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, organisers said on Thursday, stating that the games were \"above politics.\"

1 min

England boast depth

CARSLEY: POSITIVE FOR TEAM'S FUTURE AS HIS UNDERSTUDIES SINK GREECE

2 mins

World champs suffer rare loss

World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw in Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in Conmebol World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

1 min

Tonali fires Azzurri into quarters

Sandro Tonali (right) fired Italy into the Nations League quarterfinals with the only goal in Thursday's 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels, completing his Azzurri comeback from a gambling ban which cost him a place at Euro 2024.

1 min

Broos will not be rushing home just yet

Can someone please tell Mr Hugo Broos not to book his flight back to Belgium just yet.

2 mins

Sundowns Ladies to test their champ credentials

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will put their CAF Champions League title credentials on the line today when they take on Nigeria's Edo Queens at Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca (kick-off 7pm).

1 min

Bafana back in winning habit

AFCON: SHOOT DOWN UGANDA TO GO TOP OF GROUP K

1 min

Sinner hails his former trainer

World No 1 Jannik Sinner (right) this week hailed his former physical trainer, who he sacked after becoming embroiled in a doping test controversy, as \"excellent\".

1 min

Our women's runners are stepping up

When my interest in road running took flight in the nineties, South Africa had some world-class elite men, but they were not the brightest stars. The country's best long-distance runners were women.

2 mins

Big Apple ready for UFC thriller

JONES V MIOCIC: FOCUS ON HEAVYWEIGHT KINGPINS

1 min

Kyrgios return 'going to be sick'

Nick Kyrgios (right) will make his return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International ahead of the Australian Open, saying yesterday it was \"going to be sick\".

1 min

Southee makes his career call

STALWART: ENGLAND TEST SERIES WILL BE SWANSONG

2 mins

Williamson boost for the Black Caps

Prolific batsman Kane Williamson was yesterday included in New Zealand's Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury.

1 min

Challenge is 'immense'

GALTHIE: LES BLEUS HOPE TO MAINTAIN STRANGLEHOLD ON THE ALL BLACKS

2 mins

Player safety is high on agenda

Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a \"proud moment\" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions.

1 min

Rugby needs more 'superstars'

Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland believes \"the game needs superstars\" as his struggling side prepare to face Wallaby wonder Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (right) tomorrow.

1 min

India trounce the Proteas

The Proteas were demolished by India last night, crumbling to a record 135-run defeat as the tourists wrapped up a 3-1 series victory in the fourth and final T20 International at the Wanderers.

1 min

Boks wary of England

KOLISI: KNOWS EXACTLY HOW IT FEELS TO ENDURE LENGTHY LOSING SPREE

2 mins

Keeping the tradition alive

BATHING RITUALS: ISTANBUL'S HISTORIC HAMMAMS REOPEN AFTER 13-YEAR RESTORATION

3 mins

China's 'Motown' has charms of its own

Not a tourist city but Wuhu's growing fast

4 mins

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