The Citizen - November 29, 2024

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November 29, 2024

Manfred Who? The little-known EU kingmaker

Buttoned-up and with a taste for political intrigue, Manfred Weber, pictured, has quietly emerged as one of the most powerful men on the European political stage.

1 min

Cops also victims of gender violence

UNION: CAMPAIGN ‘SEEKS JUSTICE’ FOR OLD, IGNORED CASES

2 mins

Gauteng schools still contain asbestos years after deadline

Some pupils across Gauteng are still in danger of asbestos exposure, 11 years after a commitment to new standards.

2 mins

ANC summons KZN officials

LIKELY TO BE CASTIGATED FOR PARTY'S POOR PERFORMANCE IN MAY ELECTIONS

1 min

Slinky silk for Summer Cup

WHAT TO WEAR: THEME FOR RACE DAY FASHION CALLS FOR ELEGANCE, SOPHISTICATION

2 mins

R10.9m Lotto Plus winner has yet to claim the prize

Another PowerBall player has a reason to celebrate after being the only one who managed to match five numbers and a Powerball from Tuesday night's draw.

1 min

EFF: No attacks on blacks

TENSION: MK PARTY MEMBERS TOLD NOT TO RESPOND TO PROVOCATION

2 mins

Anti-apartheid body targets Israel

The newly inaugurated Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) SA Chapter yesterday unveiled plans to push for comprehensive economic sanctions against Israel.

1 min

Municipality cut-off threat

ESKOM: NOTICE SERVED ON FREE STATE LOCAL AUTHORITY AS DEBT GROWS

2 mins

Ukraine pleading with SA

Abducted kids forced into military training to be soldiers, claims official.

3 mins

Justin Snaith packs heat for the Met

The perils of long-haul travel might have dissuaded top Cape Town trainer Justin Snaith from the big purse temptation of Joburg's Summer Cup, but there's no question about his enthusiasm for an upcoming big race in his own backyard.

1 min

Mop-up after

Clean-up operations were underway yesterday after at least 24 people were injured when a \"tornado\" struck Randfontein on the West Rand.

1 min

704km Joburg-Durban run puts male suicide rate in focus

Fitness advocate Taariq Stokes and a group of committed men have completed a grueling 704km run from Johannesburg to Durban to raise awareness about men's mental health.

2 mins

Labour minister won't quit

1.3% increase in a year sees other parties' MPs cite 'lack of accountability'.

2 mins

Namibians vote after deadline

SLOW: LONG QUEUES, TECHNICAL PROBLEMS LEAVE CROWDS WAITING PAST 9PM SHUTTERING

1 min

No child should go hungry, Cyril

Malnutrition, especially in children, is a huge concern—not just in South Africa, but worldwide.

1 min

When one door closes...

Whatever happened to the concept of ladies first and where have all the good gentlemen gone, I wondered during a special meeting at Tshwane House last month.

2 mins

Jansen's feat puts SA on track

Just 41 legitimate deliveries is all it took for South African left-arm seamer Marco Jansen to destroy Sri Lanka on day two of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Durban yesterday.

1 min

Affirmative action is recipe for disaster

Underqualified managers and CEOs struggle to cope with the workload, writes Terence Grant.

1 min

Time to cut off illegal electricity

As usual, everyone waited for the last minute to recode their prepaid electricity meters.

1 min

November has a touch of chaos

Ah, the month before December – it's like the overture to a holiday symphony, a time of anticipation, preparation and just a touch of chaos.

2 mins

Taiwan's Lai Pacific trip

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during a trip to the Pacific, his office said yesterday, eliciting a fresh vow from China to \"resolutely crush\" any attempts for Taiwan independence.

1 min

Trump, Mexico talk migration

CALL: POSITION IS TO BUILD BRIDGES, SAYS SHEINBAUM

2 mins

Many feared dead in Uganda landslides

At least 30 people were feared dead after landslides in a village in eastern Uganda, a local official said yesterday, warning the toll could rise.

1 min

Army official faces probe

A top Chinese military official has been removed from office for \"serious violations of discipline\", Beijing said yesterday, the latest senior apparatchik to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's armed forces.

1 min

Whimsical 'Wicked' delight

MUSICAL FANTASY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE TWO WITCHES OF OZ

3 mins

Mel skop, skiet and donners

MELLOW: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS SCANT AND IN THE END MAIN CHARACTER BECOMES IRRELEVANT

2 mins

Video podcast fans tend to be bigger consumers of podcasts

Once an audio-only format, podcasts are undergoing a major transformation with the rise of video podcasts.

2 mins

Cream of the crop?

LIQUEUR: AMARULA PROTECTS ITS TURF IN TRADEMARK DISPUTE

2 mins

Turnaround at SAA has banks keen to lend

South Africa's state airline is being approached by banks keen to discuss lending the carrier money, aided by a turnaround in the company's finances, interim CEO John Lamola said.

1 min

Coping with your emotions

TRANSITION: EMBRACE NEW CHAPTER IN LIFE

2 mins

Boxer listing boon for the JSE

Pick n Pay's bonanza listing of Boxer on the JSE yesterday marked a turnaround year for Africa's biggest stock market, which is likely to see more IPOs next year on the back of greater optimism in the South African economy and the market.

1 min

Upgrade for Eskom rating

KUDOS: MINISTER LAUDS POWER UTILITY

2 mins

Villa denied a last-gasp win

Emiliano Martinez (above) produced a wonder save and Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner in a 0-0 Champions League draw with Juventus on Wednesday.

1 min

Dortmund finally bag an away win

Goals from Jamie Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini (right) and Serhou Guirassy took Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday.

1 min

Reds 'best in Europe'

BELLINGHAM: REAL MADRID STAR SINGS LIVERPOOL'S PRAISES AFTER LOSS

2 mins

No time for fans to take a breath

URC: BOK-LADEN SA TEAMS STRAIGHT BACK INTO ACTION

2 mins

Leyds keen to make Dubai impact

Tristan Leyds (right) might be a first timer at the Emirates Dubai 7s this year and low on HSBC SVNS experience compared to the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad, but the playmaker is more than ready for his debut in Dubai this coming weekend.

1 min

Iga accepts doping ban

Paris French Open champion Iga Swiatek escaped with a onemonth suspension for a positive doping test after convincing the International Tennis Integrity Agency that it had not been intentional, the ITIA announced yesterday.

1 min

Proteas must work on bowling

After slipping in another defeat to England, all-rounder Chloe Tryon admitted the Proteas women's team were not good enough with the ball in the second T20 International in Benoni on Wednesday night.

1 min

Max shifts focus to the team goals

QATAR GP: HOPES TO REPEAT A POLE-TO-FLAG TRIUMPH

1 min

Nabi bemoans Chiefs finishing

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has reiterated that his side are nowhere near the level they are aiming for, after they beat Richards Bay 2-1 in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.

1 min

BOWLING BLITZ

JANSEN: TALL PROTEAS SEAMER RIPS INTO SRI LANKA

2 mins

Roberts hopes to See It Again

IMPROVEMENT: TRAINER FEELS HIS CHARGE HAS COME ON MARKEDLY WITH GELDING

4 mins

Nahaash to bolster Costa's run

Michael Costa, the top trainer in the Emirates this season, has dominated Jebel Ali's first two meetings, saddling seven winners at the Dubai track.

3 mins

Race-by-race guide to Sha Tin meeting

Luke Middlebrook's early tips and race previews for Sunday's racemeeting at Sha Tin in Hong Kong

6 mins

Discover hidden gems

'NOVEMBER ART': SOME OF MOST INTRIGUING WORKS ON OFFER

2 mins

Breaking down the auction world

The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has unveiled a groundbreaking new resource aimed at making auctions more accessible and less intimidating for everyone.

1 min

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