The Citizen - December 04, 2024

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December 04, 2024

Ex-Nazi, 100, can stand trial

Berlin – German authorities are pressing for a 100-yearold former Nazi concentration camp guard to face trial almost 80 years since the end of World War II.

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Seized Mafia art on display

Milan – More than 80 contemporary works of art confiscated from the Italian mafia, including by Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol, went on display yesterday in Milan.

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Economic growth decreases in Q3

GDP SHOCK: STAGNATION DESPITE POSITIVE SIGNS

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These teachers must go'

SCHOOL BODIES: OVER 16 000 WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS STILL IN CLASSROOM

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Christmas comes early in Limpopo

Christmas came early for more than 170 new employees who were employed by the Limpopo public works, roads and infrastructure this week.

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Put Nigerian products on SA shelves - Cyril

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he wants to \"see Nigerian products on the shelves of South African shops\".

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Big is beautiful – so wear that strappy top

Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity.

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Dressing the Catholic clergy

Religious clothing has become humbler during Pope Francis' tenure.

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Parties in popularity test

BY-ELECTIONS: MUNICIPAL POLLS IN LIMPOPO WILL BE CRUCIAL GAUGE OF STRENGTHS

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Providing water to Hammanskraal a priority - mayor

Providing clean water for residents of Hammanskraal remains a top priority for the City of Tshwane, says mayor Nasiphi Moya.

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Business bodies bicker as global summit looms

Amid the storm over the Black Business Council (BBC) expressing concern about Business Unity South Africa (Busa) \"unilaterally\" taking the role as the official representative of SA's private sector in next year's G20 summit and chair of the Business 20 (B20), experts said yesterday the tension did not augur well.

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Ruinous gambling in SA

FINANCIAL WASTAGE: R1.1 TRILLION WORTH OF BETS IN ONE YEAR

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Sabotage suspected in ambulance crisis

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff in Mpumalanga are suspected to be behind the sabotage of their own vehicles.

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SA assumes G20 presidency

RAMAPHOSA PLEDGES TO FORGE AHEAD WITH INITIATIVES THAT SPUR DEVELOPMENT

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New study calls for radical rethink on droughts

Record-breaking droughts are becoming a new normal for billions of people, yet few countries are taking the threat seriously, researchers warned in a global snapshot of the scourge on this week.

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B-BBEE now millennials' task

UNIQUE POSITION: NOT CONSTRAINED BY PAST, BUT AWARE OF ITS LESSONS

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Trump threat over US dollar

US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened retaliation against governments that challenge the dollar, vowing \"100 percent tariffs\" on those who undercut the US currency.

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Trudeau in tight spot

Canada's House of Commons speaker has intervened to pause a two-month deadlock that saw conservatives filibuster to force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to release documents they hope would embroil him in a conflict-of-interest scandal.

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Nato set to nix push by Ukraine

WRATH: MEMBERSHIP OF GROUP WILL INFURIATE TRUMP

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US probe into Covid outbreak over

Washington - US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation on Monday into the Covid outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans - backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory.

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Agoa vs street name change

Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House has changed dynamics across the world, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine. South Africa is not immune to his influence.

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Education bodies must vet teachers

We're not surprised that the national department of basic education buried its head in the sand this week when we tried to ask questions about the fact that one in 25 staff in the department has a criminal record.

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Stop us going out with a big bang

With geopolitical crises - from Ukraine to the Middle East - piling up, it is easy to see the world ending in the bang of nuclear war... but the planet is more likely to expire strangling and whimpering to death through climate events.

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Officials out of touch with citizens

South African municipalities are rapidly disintegrating. If it's not water woes, it's nonexistent infrastructure, no working street lights or traffic lights, electricity outages or badly damaged roads.

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Drivel is an art form as it takes imagination

You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself, writes Des du Triou.

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A good boss has respect

They've got it all wrong: respect is not earned. It's a given. It's the baseline of humanity; the basics of kindness.

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Weinstein's bad blood

New York - Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an \"alarming blood test result\", his lawyer said.

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Toeing line for a cause

On Saturday, I caught a train from Paris to Barcelona.

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Pay or die, tycoon hears

A Vietnamese court yesterday upheld the death penalty for a property tycoon in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case but said her life could still be spared if she paid back three-quarters of the assets she embezzled.

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Doubts over 'chastity' law

Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed doubts about new legislation imposing tougher penalties on women who flout mandatory hijab regulations.

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Kyiv 'repels' Russian push over Ukraine river

Ukraine said yesterday its forces had repelled a Russian effort to cross a key waterway on the eastern front line, as Moscow's army claimed to have seized two more villages in its grinding advance.

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Rebels close in on Syria's Hama

OFFENSIVE: ISLAMIST GROUP, ALLIES MEET RESISTANCE

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Trump set for Notre-Dame party

Notre-Dame cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US president Donald Trump set to attend the ceremony marking the resurrection of the Gothic masterpiece five years after a devastating fire.

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Raining on broadband

HIGH-SPEED: NEW 'PRO' VERSION OF 5G ROUTER REVEALS POTENTIAL

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Ask Arthur

\"Connecting without signal\" typically indicates a problem with your Wi-Fi connection. Let's troubleshoot together:

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SA designer unveils Disney inspired clothing line

Fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, pictured, is thrilled to announce his newest venture: a spellbinding capsule clothing line that promises to weave the magic of Disney into every thread.

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Sensual Sheer is back

EVERYDAY WEAR: UNAPOLOGETICALLY FEMININE

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Steynberg's simple life

INVESTORS: DUPED NO CLOSER TO KNOWING WHAT BECAME OF MILLIONS

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'R200bn' Vaal airport poser

PIE-IN-THE-SKY INSANITY - THE PROVINCE CAN BARELY SUSTAIN TWO AIRPORTS

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Filipino ports giant ICTSI fights for Durban port deal

International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) - the Filipino ports giant led by billionaire Enrique Razon - will appeal a KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban interdict today which has halted Transnet from implementing its public-private partnership deal with the group to take over operations of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2).

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How to spot pyramid schemes

RED FLAGS: SUCH VENTURES ARE ILLEGAL AND CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL HARM

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Investing some savings offshore is still a good idea

There has been a lot of positive sentiment in the markets recently, especially following the formation of the government of national unity in South Africa, which has contributed to significant rand strengthening.

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Nampak makes good recovery

UP: DESPITE STILL REPORTING BIG LOSS

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Amorim 'uncomfortable' with chants

London - Ruben Amorim (right) says he feels uncomfortable with the song Manchester United fans sing about him, urging supporters to focus on his players.

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We'll go to war for each other

VAN DIJK: SQUAD MENTALITY IS THE CRUCIAL FACTOR

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Kompany hopeful Kane returns fast

Munich - Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Monday he hopes injured star striker Harry Kane will return to the pitch before the end of the year.

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FA Cup classic in the third round

Arsenal will host Manchester United in the FA Cup third round next month in a meeting of the competition's two most successful clubs.

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Ruud amazed by all the offers

Ruud van Nistelrooy (above) said he was \"astonished\" by the number of offers he received as a result of his spell as Manchester United interim manager as he plots how to keep Leicester in the Premier League.

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Tricole eyeing bumper world darts clash with defending champ

History-making Frenchman Thibault Tricole (right), the only darts player from his country to play at the PDC World Championship, has his eyes set on a possible dream second-round tie against reigning champion Luke Humphries when the 2025 edition gets under way later this month.

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Proteas ready to hit back in ODIs

SERIES: THE BIG GUNS RETURN TO TAKE ON THE ENGLISH

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McSweeney vows to 'show what I can do'

Sydney - Australian opener Nathan McSweeney (below) has vowed to \"show everyone what I can do\" when the second Test against India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday.

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Bulls are ready for a tough test

CHAMPIONS CUP: SARACENS A CHALLENGE AT HOME

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Stormers need a turnaround

Not shying from the \"hurt\" the team is feeling after their disappointing loss against the Sharks on the weekend, Stormers loose forward Willie Engelbrecht drew comparisons between South African and French rugby and voiced his excitement at playing his 50th cap against a strong Toulon side.

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Don: We want to rebound at home

For Donavan Don, last weekend's season opening tournament in Dubai felt like his Springbok Sevens debut all over again, something the Blitzbok flyer is sure will happen again this weekend where Cape Town Stadium will play host to the second tournament of the Sevens World Series.

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Bucs must pick up the pieces

TOUGH: MASSIVE TEST AGAINST AL-AHLY AWAITS THEM

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Mngqithi: league position not vital

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi insists that it's too early to get carried away with their position on the Betway Premiership table.

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Andy 'perfect' fit for Novak

Novak Djokovic said shared experiences with Andy Murray (above) make the Scot the \"perfect coach\" as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam in Australia next month.

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Is it still fun in the Sun?

The 42nd Nedbank Golf Challenge (or \"Million Dollar\" as it was once known) gets underway at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City tomorrow and one can't help but wonder what the future holds for the tournament.

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Lions out to fix their mistakes

The Lions feel they can rectify mistakes they made against Munster by the time they take on the Ospreys in the first round of the Challenge Cup (EPCR) on Sunday.

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TESTING THE WATERS

INJURIES: PROTEAS ARE CONFIDENT THEY HAVE SUITABLE REPLACEMENTS

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Creta raises the game

HYUNDAI RANGE: CUTS PRICES AND INTRODUCES MATTE EDITION

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The ultimate in luxury double cab

PLATINUM: FORD HAS ONCE AGAIN SET A NEW BENCHMARK IN THE BAKKIE SEGMENT

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Citroën adds boost to C3 range with new flagship turbo automatic

Living up to their promise of a further expansion of the C3 range earlier this year, Citroën has done exactly that by introducing a first-time automatic variant based on the top-spec Max trim level.

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Breaking down the stigma

REIGN SUPREME: SUZUKI FRONX TURNS TIDE ON TOYOTA

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Africa Twin ready to conquer continent

When it comes to heritage, few motorbikes can rival the storied past of the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin.

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Dashing Mercedes-AMG GLS 63

Seven-seater V8 puts 450kW of power and 850Nm of torque to good use.

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Snaith gelding to rule in Pick 6 opener

Bettors are faced with a testing nine-race card at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth today but they could find a quantum of solace (pardon the James Bond reference) in Race 4, where Justin Snaith sends out Native Ruler.

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Argo Alley to flaunt his heritage

Radicchio expected to make promising Highveld debut.

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Teetan seeks second IJC crown

Karis Teetan is predicting fierce competition in the 2024 Longines International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) when 12 of the world's best jockeys converge today at Happy Valley after the allocation of rides was completed at Sha Tin.

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City will be out to stop the rot

The Festive Season is on its way and there's good news for TAB soccer customers because there are cash-added pools aplenty, starting with a carryover Soccer 13 pot tonight and continuing through the weekend with a R250,000 carryover Soccer Any 13 Xtra and five cash-added bets including two mega Soccer 10s.

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