The Citizen - November 28, 2024

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November 28, 2024

Cow-a-bang-go

Los Angeles - A would-be drug smuggler soaked a cow onesie in methamphetamine, part of a whole suitcase full of clothes he tried to sneak aboard a plane, US justice officials said.

1 min

Eskom's 'new' R400k clients

Thousands identified due to tech changeover.

2 mins

Tyla bags eight nominations at the Billboard Music Awards

South African superstar Tyla is continuing to make waves on the global stage, scooping eight nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on 12 December.

1 min

Toll of malnutrition high

UNICEF BOSS: NEARLY 25% OF KIDS DIE, WITH SEVERE WASTING IN CHILDREN DOUBLING

2 mins

Search on for long shot

SUMMER CUP: PUNTERS CAST NETS WIDE FOR RACE THAT CAN THROW UP SHOCK

2 mins

Royals grin and bear it to give Paddington big boost

London - Paddington, the affable clumsy bear from British children's books, has transformed into an international sensation over the past decade, thanks to a clever film strategy, with the help of the royal family.

1 min

Trafficked animals sent back

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest operation against wildlife trafficking.

1 min

Sassa 'at risk' from hackers

SECURITY GRANT BENEFICIARIES' IDS, PERMITS, BANKING DETAILS MAY NOT BE SAFE

2 mins

Call to attach Nkandla over debt

EFF leader Julius Malema wants former president Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home attached over money he allegedly owes the red berets.

1 min

Court nod for culling

RULING: OPPONENTS OF POPULATION REDUCTION EFFORTS IN PARK LOSE

2 mins

A wet festive season?

The rain forecast for December is still unclear, with below-average rain, but intense storms due to a weak La Niña system are expected.

1 min

RAF is 'national crisis'

TRUST ERODED: ROAD CRASHES DISRUPT THE LIVES OF MILLIONS - EXPERT

3 mins

Prison Thabo Bester escaped from to be taken over by govt

The department of correctional service (DCS) will be taking operational control of the prison where the infamous Thabo Bester escape occurred.

1 min

Namibians off to the polls

ELECTIONS: VICE-PRESIDENT AMONG FIRST, WITH HOPE OF BECOMING FIRST FEMALE LEADER

1 min

Holiday in a war zone

'DARK TOURISM': UKRAINE SEES INFLUX OF WESTERN VISITORS

3 mins

Spain throws more money at disaster

Madrid - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez yesterday announced almost €2.3 billion (nearly R44 billion) in new aid for the country's flood-stricken region as he defended his government's handling of the deadly disaster last month.

1 min

No graft charges for ex-leader

MALAYSIA: FORMER PREMIER JAILED FOR BILLIONS PILFERED IN OTHER CASES AGAINST HIM

2 mins

'Serious crime against humanity'

You can't actually believe that there are people out there like this, but some employers deduct pension fund contributions from employees but fail to pay it over to pension funds.

1 min

Threatening spaza owners not right

The last thing we need in the rapidly growing food poisoning crisis is the spread of misinformation and fearmongering.

1 min

Murky world of rendition

In the murky world of rendition, diplomatic and economic ties have proven to supersede globally acceptable constitutional imperatives, if frightening incidents of kidnappings and killings of exiles in foreign countries persist unchallenged.

2 mins

SA's heritage heirloom must be preserved

Post-1994 SA introduced people who simply do not care enough, writes Peter Bachtis.

1 min

Turn focus on greatest polluters

With reference to \"Global warming is just man-made\" (The Citizen, 19 November), especially for those people most aware of and worried by it – notably, the world's young people – man-made global warming and its resultant increasing number and intensity of climate-change-induced extreme weather events rightfully stir up alarm.

1 min

Weight put on kids is too heavy

When a 14-year-old boy emerges with zama zamas from a mine, many questions come.

2 mins

Blitz on democracy

AFTERMATH: MANY NATIONS FACING CRISES OF CONFIDENCE AFTER POLLS

2 mins

Uruguay beacon of stability

Nestled between Brazil, where supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro attacked federal buildings after his ousting, and Argentina, where the opposition leader calls libertarian leader Javier Milei a \"little dictator,\" is a country where defeated presidential candidates rush to congratulate and even \"hug\" the victor.

1 min

Shining construction example to the world

Tokyo - Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted right out of a Japanese animation and dropped onto a real-life Tokyo street.

1 min

Trump's old ally back in fold

Washington - Donald Trump named Jamieson Greer his trade representative, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's economic agenda, particularly his plans to use tariffs to raise revenue and help bring more manufacturing to US shores.

1 min

Oz taser cop found guilty

An Australian police officer was found guilty yesterday of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman, who died from injuries sustained when he tasered her during a nursing home confrontation.

1 min

Joy as ceasefire comes into play

»» Hamas welcomes move, saying it’s ready for its own in Gaza.

1 min

China's coal usage set to peak

China's coal consumption could peak by next year, as the world's top consumer of the fossil fuel ramps up its push for clean energy, a report published yesterday said.

1 min

Lobbyists slated over plastic talks

Busan - Environmental groups yesterday slammed the presence of dozens of petrochemical and fossil fuel industry lobbyists at UN talks on a plastic pollution treaty, accusing them of \"obstruction\" and \"misinformation\".

1 min

Taking kids 'off phones'

LEGISLATION: AUSTRALIA TAKES STEP TO BAN UNDER-16S FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

2 mins

Family winery taps into zero-alcohol trend

Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people - a trend cheered by a small German winery based in a Rhine Valley castle.

2 mins

A tribute to the music that shaped a generation

Legendary Kwaito group, Trompies, is set to headline the star-studded Soulaced Sessions: House x Kwaito on Sunday, 15 December, at Emperors Palace (The Park).

1 min

Drop everything and start reading.

PAGE-TURNER: SEVERAL TITLES COMING TO A BOOK SHOP NEAR YOU

3 mins

Closing the year in spectacular style

Fresh off the success of CION at the Market Theatre, Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT), in partnership with The City of Joburg Arts Alive Festival, is excited to invite the public to its 25th Anniversary Celebration: Dance Market.

1 min

Tems to tour SA next year

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tems will be bringing her soulful voice and emotive lyrics to Joburg on 20 March next year.

1 min

Mini-series 'Drops of God' nets International Emmy Award

French-Japanese mini-series Drops of God won the International Emmy Award for best drama series on Monday night.

1 min

Trio to bejazzle Jozi

KYLE SHEPHERD: SHOWCASE OF NEW PRODUCTION IN SINGLE ACT

2 mins

Arsenal make a huge statement

ARTETA: GUNNERS BACK FOLLOWING DAMAGING SLUMP

1 min

Man City are not too 'stable'

Manchester - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola (above) said a 3-3 draw in the Champions League against Feyenoord felt like another defeat after his side blew a 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes on Tuesday.

1 min

Lewandowski feat is 'unbelievable'

Barcelona - Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Robert Lewandowski's goalscoring feats were \"unbelievable\" after the striker passed a century of Champions League goals on Tuesday.

1 min

Familiar faces unite at Miami

Miami - Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano (above) as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club announced.

1 min

Fresh allegations levelled at suspended referee

London - The Football Association is investigating allegations Premier League referee David Coote (right) discussed giving a yellow card with a fan before a match in England's second-tier Championship.

1 min

Bayern hopes rosier

KOMPANY: PRAISES RESILIANT DEFENCE AS GERMAN GIANTS SEE OFF PSG

2 mins

Mngqithi questions effort of some of his players

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi might have given credit to AS Maniema Union for recording a credible draw at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday night.

1 min

Jose proud of Bucs' intensity

AWAY WIN: THRILLED WITH APPLICATION IN ALGIERS

1 min

Egyptian teams hit their straps

Mahmoud Kahraba (above) of Al-Ahly and Ibrahim Adel of Pyramids each netted twice as the Egyptian contenders went on scoring sprees when the CAF Champions League group stage began on Tuesday.

1 min

England wrap up T20I series

England's women's cricket team wrapped up the three-match T20 series against South Africa in dominant fashion in Benoni last night with a match to spare, after cruising to a 36-run win in the second match.

1 min

Bok bolter Sacha back in the mix

URC: BREAKOUT STAR SET TO FRONT UP AGAINST SHARKS

2 mins

Lions gear up for test of pedigree

The Lions are set for a massive test of their United Rugby Championship (URC) top four credentials when they take on 2022-23 URC champions Munster in their match-up at Thomond Park in Limerick on Saturday night.

1 min

CHIEFS BAG FULL POINTS

ENCOURAGED: TEN-MAN AMAKHOSI HOLD OFF A LISTLESS RICHARDS BAY

2 mins

Rain comes to Proteas' rescue

South Africa were saved by the weather yesterday after an onslaught from Sri Lanka's bowling attack left the hosts flailing on a rain-interrupted opening day of the first Test in Durban.

1 min

Rodri leaving a massive hole

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's marriage has been so successful, that any slip is in danger of being blown out of all proportion.

1 min

Medical aids in decline

REPORT: SHARP DROP IN COVERAGE WITH ONLY 14.7% OF POPULATION COVERED

4 mins

Making offshore waves

Structuring direct offshore investments can be valuable in a holistic strategy.

3 mins

Transforming your investment with your advisor

Decisions made with your retirement funds often cannot be reversed. If you don't have an embedded retirement plan, you'll probably hear things you don't like from your planner.

2 mins

Confusion as deadline looms

ZEP: 'IMPOSSIBLE TO MEET FRIDAY CUT-OFF'

2 mins

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