The Citizen - December 10, 2024

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December 10, 2024

Step 1 deadline for spazas nears

REGISTRATION: DOES NOT MEAN APPROVAL IS A GIVEN

2 mins

Arrivederci, as young Italians leave in droves

Rome - Billie Fusto is not after a fat pay cheque; he is training to be an archivist and wants nothing more than \"a quiet life\" at home in Italy.

1 min

Target: ANC Gauteng leaders

COMMITTEES: NATIONAL IN LATE TALKS WITH LESUFI'S MEN AFTER DISMAL POLL SHOWING

2 mins

Chaos as fuel shortage grounds planes countrywide

Planes began refuelling at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday afternoon, but long queues persisted across the country amid a fuel shortage.

1 min

Raygun's kangaroo hop doesn't need music

An Australian comedian has cancelled a musical about breakdancer Rachael \"Raygun\" Gunn, citing a threat from the Olympian's legal team who feared it would hurt her reputation.

1 min

Scars that keep on hurting

'Don't get married'; 'Don't come close. You are infectious'...

3 mins

R36bn needed to combat overcrowding in prisons

South Africa needs at least R36 billion to construct new prisons to combat overcrowding, Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald revealed yesterday.

1 min

Turning tide on graft

INTROSPECTION: PUT SPOTLIGHT ON YOURSELVES, DELEGATES CHALLENGED

2 mins

Longwe Twala in luck after court no-show

Longwe Twala, the son of veteran music producer Chicco Twala, has been let off the hook after failing to appear in court earlier this month.

1 min

Bright future ahead for SA

RAMAPHOSA: SCEPTICAL OPTIMISM FOR YEAR 2025

2 mins

Father-son team kick off with graded stakes double

Many people fall sick with love for horses, but if the infection happens in childhood it's usually incurable.

2 mins

Regulator hails rail safety law

Incidents in 2023-24 led to 74 deaths, with theft, vandalism main contributors.

2 mins

Syrians welcome their new dawn

JOY: 'WE NEVER THOUGHT THIS NIGHTMARE WOULD END'

1 min

President must stay put

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was banned from leaving the country yesterday, the justice ministry said, less than a week after he plunged the country into chaos by briefly imposing martial law.

1 min

Warships give Taiwan jitters

Taiwan's military was on high alert yesterday after detecting Chinese warships near the island, Taipei said, as Beijing vowed to \"firmly defend\" its sovereignty in response to the drills.

1 min

Three hunted over Oz terror blast

Melbourne - Australian police were yesterday hunting for three suspects over an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, designating it a terrorist act.

1 min

Scars of wars devastating

The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan recognises their antinuclear campaigning and their physical and psychological scars.

1 min

Bela threat disingenuous

Here is a general divide that defines South African politics at any one point in time.

2 mins

Lesufi is walking on thin ice

If hubris offered the same protection as a suit of armour, then Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi would be perfectly safe politically, not perturbed about getting fired for nonperformance by his bosses in the ANC.

1 min

Ugly nuclear rhetoric is again flying around

Unfolding events are making the future look bleak, writes Des du Triou.

1 min

Divorce a far better choice

So the C in my name that looked like a K just got some treatment with a permanent marker yesterday. It's my first day walking in my job's new building and I need \"biometrics\". My old friend walks me down to a lovely chatty man who is shocked to hear I'm not cooking for a hubby.

1 min

Illegal immigrants will take a toll

Some readers might ask why there is so much focus on illegal immigrants.

1 min

Fake experts flood social media

FURUS: THRIVING SELF-APPOINTED GURUS OFFER PHONEY ADVICE

3 mins

Tracklist for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' has Lebo M

Disney has released the tracklist for Mufasa: The Lion King original motion picture soundtrack, featuring South Africans Lebo M and Kagiso Lediga.

1 min

V&A has a bold plan

GRANGER BAY: DEVELOPMENT TO FOCUS ON RESIDENTIAL AND LEISURE

2 mins

Absa to revamp as it looks to win back trust

Absa Group plans to restructure its business once again as South Africa's third-biggest bank by assets looks to unlock growth after years of missteps.

1 min

History of retirement

I spend a lot of time speaking to people either approaching or in retirement.

1 min

Estates for the rich boom

LUXURY: DEVELOPERS FOR THE LIKES OF STEYN CITY SPEND BILLIONS ON INFRASTRUCTURE

3 mins

Eskom prices under focus

BUSA: QUERIES 'OTHER' OPERATING COSTS

2 mins

Ahly draw a good pointer for Bucs

Jose Riveiro (right) says the draw against Al-Ahly showed that Orlando Pirates can compete with anyone in the Caf Champions League.

1 min

Nabi slams officials

PENALTIES: CHIEFS BOSS FUMING THAT ROUGH TACKLES WERE UNPUNISHED

1 min

Ange hammers Spurs' discipline

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou (above) said his side must show more discipline after blowing an early 2-0 lead to lose 4-3 at home to Chelsea on Sunday.

1 min

Home comforts will suit Downs

MNGQITHI: AN IMPOSING SIDE IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD

1 min

Girona feel the heat in top tier

Girona host Liverpool in the Champions League today knowing the clash offers a chance to lay a glove on a top side before their European dream peters out.

1 min

Real at the crossroads

MBAPPE: TROUBLED CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HOLDERS HOPE STAR REBOUNDS

2 mins

PSG drifting dangerously towards mediocrity

Paris - Paris Saint-Germain have developed a reputation over the last decade as being one of Europe's most glamorous clubs, albeit without ever claiming the Champions League glory so coveted by their Qatari owners.

2 mins

Lions' fringe players learning a lot

Despite a second string team going down heavily in their Challenge Cup opener in Wales at the weekend, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen insisted that the competition was important for them as they prepare to host French side Section Paloise (Pau) at Ellis Park on Saturday.

1 min

Blitzboks hitting 'perfect' notes

SNYMAN: PRAISES PLAYERS AFTER CAPE TOWN SEVENS

1 min

Mix & match team will fire

Stand-in captain Heinrich Klaasen (below) acknowledges it is a challenge having to face Pakistan with a second-string squad, but says the Proteas will be ready for the first of three T20 Internationals against the tourists in Durban tonight (6pm start).

1 min

PROTEAS HIT TOP

BAVUMA: AWARE OF MAGNITUDE OF PAKISTAN SERIES

2 mins

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