The Citizen - December 19, 2024

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December 19, 2024

Braai Block hit with R1m fine

GUILTY: TRIBUNAL SAYS IT RIPPED OFF CONSUMERS

2 mins

'Blessed' with a pig's kidney

Washington Towana Looney donated a kidney to her mother in 1999, only for the remaining one to fail several years later as a result of pregnancy complications.

1 min

De Gaulle watch sells for R9.4m

A watch worn by French war-time hero and president Charles de Gaulle fetched more than €500,000 (about R9.4 million) as part of an auction of his personal items in Paris, auction house Artcurial said.

1 min

Grim reminder of GBV scourge

SOCIAL MEDIA: SOME USERS APPLAUD MAN'S CONFESSION OF KILLING EX-GIRLFRIEND

3 mins

Registration deadline of spaza shops extended after outcry

The registration deadline for all spaza shops and other food handling outlets has been extended to 28 February.

2 mins

Man of the cloth wows world

DESIGNER: KAVARI TAKES TRADITIONAL HERERO CREATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CATWALKS

3 mins

Is TikTok a spying tool for China, or just a fun app?

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.

2 mins

Liberation party rule out of favour - experts

Former liberation movements losing grip on power has become a trend in southern Africa, experts warn, as South African and Mozambican officials meet to discuss the impact of the ongoing strife in the latter country.

2 mins

Is rain too late to save crops?

OPTIMISM: MIELIES ARE TOUGH AND WILL RECOVER GIVEN THE CHANCE - TLU SA CHAIR

2 mins

Act 'to bring fairness'

JOB CREATION: AMENDMENTS EASE BURDEN ON SMALL EMPLOYERS

2 mins

Did the earth move for you, too, that night?

There were no reports of any damage or injuries after an earth tremor hit parts of Johannesburg on Tuesday, according to the Joburg Emergency Services (EMS) yesterday.

1 min

Lego artist wows with grand designs

To build his giant Lego structures which usually take hundreds of thousands of bricks, Hungarian artist Balazs Doczy first must solve major \"engineering challenges\".

2 mins

'We will stay, even in a tent or under tree'

Tired and sad, Palestinian activist Fakhri Abu Diab stood amid the rubble of his home in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, just a narrow valley away from the famed domes of the Old City.

1 min

Trump feels the love

POPULAR: EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND, SAYS PRESIDENT-ELECT

2 mins

20 years for poisoning bid

A Russian military tribunal has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for having tried to poison troops in support of Ukraine, the FSB security service said yesterday.

1 min

Watchdog flags UK cops' failures

DAMNING: POLICE UNDERESTIMATE SCALE OF THREAT

1 min

Search for survivors following quake

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu yesterday after a powerful earthquake killed at least nine people, burying some in rubble and landslides.

1 min

Yoon no-show at inquiry

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear before the country's corruption watchdog yesterday after he was summoned for questioning over his martial law bid.

1 min

SA entering exciting phase

Next year is promising to be an interesting one on our political calendar.

2 mins

Men must change their entitlement

It is sadly sobering that, as our country marks—or should that be ignores?—16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children, a leading gender activist believes we are losing the fight against the abuse of women.

1 min

Not only farmers must thank rain

What is the definition of an optimist? We would say \"any farmer in southern Africa\" would be an apt answer, because in their perpetual battle with the elements, they'll always try to believe that \"next year will be better...\"

1 min

MK party can be the requisite vehicle of unity

Political parties are not personal fiefdoms but public entities, writes Thami Zwane.

1 min

Revive spirit of Ubuntu

Some of us are the products of communities coming together to raise us.

2 mins

DA can turn Gauteng govt around

With reference to Ron P's letter: \"Wake up DA, get off high horse.\" The reader calls for the DA to get off its high horse and be proactive.

1 min

Roadies' tech delight

WIRELESS: ARTISTS GIVEN FREEDOM TO PERFORM UNBOUND, STAY IN TUNE

3 mins

Temu top most downloaded app in South Africa

Temu, the direct-from-factory marketplace, is South Africa's most downloaded app and leads downloads globally this year, according to Apple's latest App Store rankings.

1 min

Forget the socks and ties

Concert tickets for Sting and Robbie Williams should rank at top of hit parade.

2 mins

The ultimate Christmas gadget: Samsung

The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the annual scramble for the perfect gifts. If you're searching for a tech-savvy surprise that will light up someone's Christmas, look no further than the Samsung S24 Ultra and the Honor 2000 Pro.

1 min

Court: No RAF breach

WARNING TO DISCOVERY: 'WE'RE COMING FOR OUR ILLEGALLY CLAIMED MONEY'

4 mins

Bitcoin rally leaves the world's original crypto ETFs behind

In what's been a record-breaking year for bitcoin, the originators of the world's first exchange-traded funds to hold the cryptocurrency appear to be at risk of being left behind.

1 min

Over 1000 spazas shut as deaths mount

South Africa has shut down 1,041 spazas in a bid to stop people from consuming pesticide-laden food, which has led to the deaths of 38 children.

1 min

Unmask business killer

INTERACTION: IGNORING CALLS, BAD LIGHTING BOUND TO COST STORE

3 mins

Spar sparring for the affluent

NEW PREMIUM STORES: BUT IS IT TOO LATE?

2 mins

Amorim eager to retain Rashford

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the local hero suggested he could leave Old Trafford for a \"new challenge\".

1 min

Vinicius Junior bags top award

FIFA: MADRID STAR IS HONOURED ALONGSIDE BONMATI

1 min

Aussies always 'controlled' Test

Frustrated captain Pat Cummins (above) said yesterday that Australia controlled the third Test against India at the Gabba and could have won but for the dire Brisbane weather.

2 mins

Stormers reinforcements making timely return

The Stormers are expected to name a strong team for their United Rugby Championship (URC) encounter against the Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday after some timely reinforcements returned to full training.

1 min

Lack of red ball cricket not ideal

With no Test match scheduled next year, head coach Mandla Mashimbyi (above) says he will need to find other ways to ensure the Proteas women develop their game in the red-ball format so they are better prepared when they get another chance to play a four-day match.

1 min

Bulls must not turn switch off

LOUW: EXPECTS OPEN, RUNNING GAME AGAINST SHARKS

2 mins

GOOD CHEMISTRY

KLAASEN: FOUNDATION FOR PROTEAS TO STRIKE BACK

2 mins

Downs edge Stellenbosch

Mamelodi Sundowns recorded yet another narrow 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC in a Betway Premiership match at the Cape Town Stadium last night.

1 min

Women's game deserves DRS

Many sports codes have managed to find equality in terms of opportunities for men and women.

1 min

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