The Citizen - December 06, 2024

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December 06, 2024

Kosovo PM visit 'offends' Serbs

The leader of Bosnia's Serbs, Milorad Dodik, yesterday slammed the imminent visit to Sarajevo by Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti as an \"insult\" to Serbs, as tensions simmer in the Balkans.

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ANC victorious in by-elections

THABAZIMBI VOTES: HUNG COUNCIL REMAINS

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Hasina's 'hate speech' banned

A Bangladeshi tribunal banned broadcasts of \"hate speech\" by autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina, 76, yesterday, weeks after indicting her over the killing of protesters during the August revolution that ousted her.

1 min

Water purity plummets

TESTS SHOCK: 13% NATIONALLY IS UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION → 87% waste treatment works’ outflow below the standard.

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Citizens registering spazas for foreigners breaking law

South Africans have been warned against registering spaza shops for illegal foreigners by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who said they would not get away with breaking the law.

1 min

Officers use state vehicle to party

An end-of-year celebration has landed Joburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) employees in hot water.

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Cheers to Japanese sake and its 'important role' in society

Japanese tipples sake and shochu – and the knowledge and skills honed over centuries to make them – have been added to Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Walking via brain stimulation

'It depends how much signal was getting through in the first place.'

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Students turn to sugar daddies, crime as Nsfas fail them

Students turn to sugar daddies and resort to crime when their bursary payments fail – and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) is to blame, says Tebogo Letsie, chair of the portfolio committee on higher education.

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'Strike my case off the roll'

PENDING: GUM-CHEWING JORDAAN CITES APPLICATIONS STILL TO BE HEARD IN HIGH COURT

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Strike: SA no-fly zone

PILOTS: VOW TO CONTINUE ACTION UNTIL AIRLINE MANAGEMENT GIVES IN

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Be prepared to sweat for a while longer

While isolated showers over parts of Gauteng are expected to bring relief after three days of extreme heat, forecasters expect the heat-wave conditions to persist until next weekend in some parts.

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McKenzie's Olympics trip probed

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie is being investigated for his trip to the Olympics Games in France which cost his department R804 597.71.

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Two-pot: 79% pays debt

EARLY WITHDRAWALS: MANY COVERING BASIC NEEDS LIKE SCHOOL FEES

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Starving Africa's food plea

DROUGHT: SCOURGE SCUTTLING CONTINENT'S ACCESS TO AID AND DRIVES FUNDING CALL

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Illegal mining a threat to SA's competitiveness

Tilfontein is proving to be an inflection point for South Africa's approach to illegal mining.

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Trump picks crypto lawyer

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated veteran Washington attorney Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a move cheered by the cryptocurrency industry as bitcoin broke the $100,000 (about R1.8 million) mark for the first time.

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Unicef sets R178bn goal

The UN children's agency (Unicef) this week launched a $9.9 billion (about R178 billion) fundraising appeal to provide aid next year for millions of young people impacted by wars and other crises across the globe.

1 min

Yoon clings to power

INVESTIGATION: SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT FIGHTS IMPEACHMENT

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Czech prison inmates train assistance dogs

Serving their last year in prison, David Hejny and Marek Kolar have their work cut out as they train puppies Zeus and Zirkon to be assistance dogs for the visually impaired.

2 mins

Fix our water by firing the cadres

Even by the standards of the bad news battering we get every day, the realisation that 13% of drinking water nationally is not fit for human consumption is still shocking.

1 min

Living in shadow of death

Anxiety and overthinking have a crippling psychological weight. They steal moments of joy and stop you from living your best life.

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How SAA clipped pilots' wings

To many cash-strapped South Africans - at least those fortunate enough to have jobs - the refusal by the pilots of South African Airways (SAA) to accept an 8.5% pay rise offer from the company seems selfish.

1 min

Public transport is a real ride

Public transport is one of those things people love to complain about. The long waits, packed minibuses or taxis, and being squashed.

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Addicts should not be disposable

Drug addiction mentally debilitates the abuser. For society to neglect, reject and therefore fail people struggling with crippling addiction should never be an acceptable or preferable option.

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It's a banana being consumed - but is it art?

Better use of the money would have been to provide free meals to needy, writes Dennis Fitzgerald.

1 min

PM's fall leaves France in chaos

NO CONFIDENCE: BARNIER OUT AFTER JUST 3 MONTHS

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UK cell deal gets the nod

Vodafone and Three, the UK division of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, are set to create Britain's biggest mobile phone operator after the country's competition regulator backed the deal yesterday.

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US signals 'wrong' - China

Beijing - China yesterday urged the United States to \"stop sending wrong signals\" over Taiwan, after the announcement that Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson held a call with the self-ruled island's President Lai Ching-te.

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Russia gets cold shoulder at summit

The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers attended a summit in Malta yesterday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU country since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.

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'Unfollowed' wades into SA's cancel culture

The Showmax series Unfollowed, one of the most-watched local shows last year, returned for a second season on 27 November.

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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

The Santa Land Adventure, open until 22 December, will take families on a journey across five distinct festive zones, each with unique activities and everlasting memories waiting to be made.

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Buti's challenging role

RARITY: NOT OFTEN ACTORS CAN PORTRAY CHARACTERS SIMILAR TO THEM

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Movie sequels are runaway successes at the box office

From Ridley Scott's Gladiator II and Disney's Moana 2 to the upcoming Scream 7 with Neve Campbell and Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan, Hollywood is banking on sequels.

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'It felt like a breakthrough'

'YOUNGINS': A SIGN THAT THERE'S SO MUCH MORE ROOM FOR GROWTH, SAYS RISING STAR

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How risky is Everest?

WEALTH OFFERING: MONEYWEB LOOKS AT LAUDIAN'S PORTFOLIO

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Boxer listing lifts its shares

PURCHASE: THOSE WHO BOUGHT THEM AT R54 MAY RECEIVE A NEAR-INSTANT RETURN OF 20%

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SA Rugby says it risks collapsing without equity deal

The body that oversees the reigning rugby-union world champions, the Springboks, told lawmakers it faces the risk of collapse if it doesn't boost revenue.

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What to consider for the best tax-saving option

Here's another look at what the reader above can do with his R4 million: It's important to remember financial planning is nuanced.

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Pension fund or endowment?

EXPERT GIVE TIPS ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE R4 MILLION IN AFTER-TAX SAVINGS

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Investor in R2.3bn fight

ECSPONENT: SEEKS PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION

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Gunners end Amorim's run

Arsenal worked their set-piece magic to beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday, ending Ruben Amorim's unbeaten start to life in the Old Trafford hotseat and closing the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

1 min

Salah simply 'special'

EPL: UNDERLINES HIS VALUE WITH A DOUBLE STRIKE AGAINST NEWCASTLE

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Relief as City snap their losing streak

Manchester - Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had to break the habit of losing after snapping a seven-game winless streak by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Wednesday.

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Blitzboks target success at home

SOYIZWAPI: AWARE OF TEAM'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FANS

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Bulls expect big-bashing Saracens

The Bulls are expecting a fast and physical contest against Saracens, but the loose-forward battle will be especially key to one side gaining any dominance.

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Proteas must build up steam

Relieved to have bounced back against England, all-rounder Nadine de Klerk (above) said the Proteas hoped to carry that momentum into the rest of their home tour.

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High stakes as Bucs welcome Al-Ahly

Orlando Pirates will host Egyptian giants Al-Ahly in what is expected to be a thrilling CAF Champions League group clash at the Orlando Stadium tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

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Homa picks up where he left off

NGC: DEFENDING CHAMPION HOLDS OFF SA'S STRYDOM

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Our picks for the weekend

It's another big sporting weekend with plenty of rugby, football, cricket and golf to keep South African sports fans entertained and glued to their screens.

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Downs 'equipped' for fixture load

Participating in the Caf Champions League group stages has already thrown a curve ball with Orlando Pirates losing their first Betway Premiership match of the season against Stellenbosch FC last Sunday following their trip to Algeria.

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RYAN ANSWERS THE CALL

BREAKTHROUGH: PROTEAS TOP-ORDER BATTER CHALKS UP A MAIDEN TON

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Largest contemporary art fair

CAPE TOWN: CELEBRATING ART, CREATIVITY AND EXPLORATION THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY

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Tarry's Cosmic Speed stands Out

FORM: GRADE 2 JUVENILE WINNER COMES BACK IN TURFFONTEIN GRADUATION PLATE

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Fatal Flaw set for Fillies Guineas victory

When people try to make excuses after the event, they tend to use the expression that \"hindsight is 20/20 vision\".

2 mins

Billy to strike at Jebel Ali

Billy Webster made an immediate impact on his UAE/dirt debut last month, impressing in a 1000m handicap at Jebel Ali.

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