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Stormers beef up with reinforcements to battle Dragons
The Stormers will unleash some of their fitagain reinforcements in Friday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Dragons in Newport.
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Plane skids off runway in Senegal, injuring 11
A plane with 78 passengers skidded off a runway before takeoff at Senegal's main airport on Tuesday, injuring 11 people and bringing the facility to a halt.
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Hate crimes law inked by Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill into law.
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SPOTLIGHT | New 'Bridgerton' season streaming; Planet of the Apes universe extended; Showmax movie feast
Spotlight is our entertainment bitesized snapshot featuring new entertainment releases in SA, exclusive film trailers and much more. New episodes are out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and on YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook.
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LISTEN | Owners of collapsed building 'missing' as search for survivors continues
The department of employment and labour's inspectors are unable to contact the owner of the collapsed George building.
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The Joy line up big-name collaborations– thanks to Doja Cat performance
Remember that a cappella group, The Joy, who performed with American superstar Doja Cat at Coachella three weeks ago? Well, they are set to collaborate with other big names such as Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown, Sjava and Kelvin Momo.
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SIFISO SONJICA | ANC governance record makes it party to vote for
In the upcoming elections on May 29 , ANC stands as a beacon of hope and progress. With a rich history of liberation Struggle and a proven track record of governance, it is worthwhile encouraging all eligible, registered voters to cast their votes for the ANC.
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South African working on cruiseliner 'stabs people with medical scissors'
A South African man accused of stabbing multiple people with medical scissors after trying to get off a cruise ship in Alaska has been arrested.
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SOWETAN | PSL clubs not playing ball as Downs rule
Signs that the challenge for the Premier Soccer League's title could one day become a onehorse race have been there, but these have now been confirmed definitively after Mamelodi Sundowns snatched a seventh championship in succession.
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George building collapse: Six more people were on site than initial count
The Garden Route district joint operational centre has established that 81 people were on site when a building under construction in George collapsed on Monday.
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Woman arrested for 'decapitating' her wheelchair-bound son to apply for bail
A 48yearold woman from Leshikishiki village in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of her 18yearold wheelchairbound son on Friday, will apply for bail next week.
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Mozambican boys happy to go back home as repatriation looms
The Gauteng department of social development is finalising details around the repatriation of eight Mozambican boys who were trafficked into SA in January.
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Foot and mouth disease detected at two farms in Humansdorp
There has been an outbreak of foot and mouth disease at two dairy farms in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development said on Wednesday.
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JUDY SIKUZA | Africa needs leaders committed to serve, turn continent's fortunes around
As we celebrate Africa Month, let us imagine an Africa governed by principles of humanity. These encompass values like compassion, empathy, respect, fairness and kindness towards all, regardless of background, beliefs or circumstances.
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Fool move — man hands over ID book while trying to sell illegal diamond
A man who handed over his identity document and proof of residence while trying to sell an uncut diamond at a shop in the Free State has been convicted and sentenced.
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Rise Mzansi marches in Durban over water crisis
Rise Mzansi KwaZuluNatal premier candidate Nonkululeko Hlongwane says the party will not work with the ANC should it dip below 50% in the May 29 polls.
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E-hailing driver accused of stabbing two women arrested
Police have arrested a Bolt driver who allegedly stabbed two women in Table View, Cape Town, at the weekend following a dispute over their destination.
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With used car prices down, selling your car may not be enough to cover the loan
A drop in used car prices means selling your car might not bring in enough to cover your loan.
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Upgrade family recipe, whip up something special on Mother's Day
What is a failproof way to a mother's heart? Through her favourite recipes, of course.
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READER LETTER | Don't let the curtain fall on our cinema heritage
In mid April, SterKinekor, with 395 screens, announced plans to cut nearly a third of its 728 employees and close up to nine cinemas in the provinces of Western Cape, Gauteng and KZN.
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'Toxic chemical attacked pupil's central nervous system' - expert says on Palesa's death
Toxicology expert Dr Gerhard Verdoon from Croplife SA said organophosphates, the type of poison doctors said led to Palesa Khumalo's death, are very toxic and target the central nervous system.
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Man accused of stealing rhino horns to appear in court
An employee at the North West Parks and Tourism Board is expected to appear in the Mmabatho magistrate's court on Thursday for his alleged involvement in the theft of 51 rhino horns.
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Protection extended to women married under Muslim rights
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Divorce Amendment Bill to recognise Muslim marriages and safeguard the interests of women and children if they are dissolved.
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More growth for SA20 despite Proteas drama
It may have created controversy because of a weakened Proteas Test team, but the second season of the SA20 appears to have been a resounding success based on figures released by the league on Thursday.
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Lovers among four pupils who 'died by suicide' at Ivory Park school
Two of the four pupils who died, allegedly by suicide, at a Gauteng school, were a couple and suspected to have been expecting a baby at the time of their deaths.
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Numsa obtains order to restrain SA Steel Mills from disciplining workers
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) welcomed the judgment of the labour court handed down on Tuesday, which restrained SA Steel Mills from imposing any disciplinary sanctions against 162 workers.
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READER LETTER | Killing journalists a form of censorship
More than 142 journalists have been killed since October in Gaza. Murdering a journalist is the ultimate form of censorship.
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Lira to make a triumphant return to the stage at #BasslineFest
Get ready for the most epic edition of Bassline Fest yet. Taking place at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on May 25, the event will be a multiple celebration that promises no shortage of song, dance, food and fun.
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READER LETTER | Mashatile, JZ and Malema leadership will be disastrous
The entrance of MK party into the SA political space is worrisome. In a short space of time the party has commanded a huge support. This is in spite of those disastrous years when its leader Jacob Zuma was the president of the country. Purely a blind following if I may say so.
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DA slams Chiloane for retraction of grade 12's life orientation project
Following the retraction of a life orientation project that was sent to all Johannesburg East District directors and grade 12 life orientation educators, the DA has condemned this action and alleges that this influences how learners should vote in the upcoming May 29 general elections.