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Comeback kings Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach Champions League final

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Real Madrid's Joselu scored twice in the final minutes as they fought back from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday that sent them through 4-3 on…

Spain’s ex-football chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

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Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday.

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Pirates beat Chippa to put pressure on Stellenbosch in battle to be bridesmaid

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The push for the DStv Premiership's bridesmaid's spot has turned into an exciting two-horse race between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates heading into the last three rounds.

Parks Board employee arrested for theft of 51 rhino horns in North West

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The Hawks arrested a North West Parks and Tourism Board employee for his alleged involvement in the theft of 51 rhino horns.

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Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns outplay Arrows but settle for a point

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Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns preserved their unbeaten DStv Premiership record in 2023-24 and the tireless Brazilians could have done more than that, missing chances as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Lamontville Golden Arrows on…

EDITORIAL | Teenage suicide is a much larger issue we can no longer afford to ignore

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Relationships, sexuality, cyberbullying — these are all factors contributing to the 'suicide pandemic' in South Africa

Eastern Cape ANC leaders help bolster party’s fight in Western Cape

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Delegation visits province to engage with communities, taxi bosses as well as Khoi and San leaders

At least 70 schools have seen suicides or suicide attempts in the past six months, says Sadag

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Sadag says the problem needs to be addressed in a much more proactive and dynamic way

I was scared people would chase us out, says Nzimande on KZN door-to-door campaign

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SACP leader expresses renewed hope that the ANC can still retain majority vote in KZN on day two of a final push campaign

End of the road for the endangered Western Leopard Toad?

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Court backs road project aimed at reducing major traffic congestion

JONATHAN JANSEN | If you think pupils go to school to learn, you’ve learnt nothing

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Enough boredom and school becomes many things — a crime scene, a social gathering, the works

Calls for probe into eThekwini's water and sanitation department after another official killed in hit

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The latest murder comes amid speculation the violence is linked to lucrative water contracts

Research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote

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Negative attitudes towards the ruling party have depressed its vote tallies, increased abstention and widened potential support for opposition parties

Blast from the past: Tshabalala fries the opposition to win French Open

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Today in SA sport history: May 9 1953 — Olympic bronze medallist Willie Toweel makes his debut as a professional boxer, beating Jackie O’Connor on points over four rounds at the Wembley stadium in Johannesburg.

I got it wrong with Tebza: Rulani on mind-boggling mechanics of rotation at Sundowns

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The decision to rest or field players is easier said than done, says the Brazilians’ coach

Cricket doyen Mali bemoans backward step in diversity in domestic game, Proteas

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Coaches need to start backing their players, like what has been done by rugby for many years now, he says

BMW 7 Series is voted South Africa's 2024 Car of the Year

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German brand wins the overall title a record seventh time

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Families still harbour hope 48 hours after George building collapse

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As the tally of workers retrieved from the collapsed construction site in George remained unchanged at 36 for most of Wednesday with 39 people unaccounted for, a sister of one of the workers retrieved on Tuesday prayed for her brother to…

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Foot and mouth disease detected at two farms in Humansdorp

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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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Bolt confirms probe into second 'driver stabbing incident' in Lenasia

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E-hailing service Bolt says it will assist a customer with emergency medical expenses after a second reported incident in 48-hours where a driver allegedly stabbed two female passengers, this time in Johannesburg.

Ramaphosa says 30-year Review Report will help SA achieve NDP vision

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 30 Years of Democracy Review Report was produced as a tribute to the people who fought for South Africa’s freedom and all South Africans who continue to build and enrich its democracy.

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Caf signs MOU with UCT to offer courses to African football officials

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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to offer top-class business administration courses to officials of Caf and its member associations.

Volkswagen boosts Polo Sedan model range with TSI engine

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Volkswagen has expanded its Polo Sedan model range by introducing the 1.0 TSI engine variant, available in both Life and Style derivatives.

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Tiggo 4 Pro upgraded with a DCT gearbox

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Chery is now offering its popular Tiggo 4 Pro with a new dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Why you must insist on a vehicle history report when buying used

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Second-hand car buyers have various resources to help them avoid ending up with a lemon.

Leaders must back service delivery solutions with research, says graduate Zweli Mkhize

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Despite his extensive experience in administration, the former health minister believes his master’s degree will be invaluable

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, warns BMW boss Zipse

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BMW's CEO on Wednesday warned against imposing EU import duties on electric vehicles from Chinese carmakers, saying it could upend the bloc's Green Deal industrial plan and harm German carmakers which import cars made in China.

LISTEN | Search and rescue operations continue at collapsed George building

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Western Cape local government and environmental affairs MEC Anton Bredell says though the 48-hour mark is approaching since the collapse of a multistorey building under construction in George, search and rescue operations will continue.

Land Rover launches new Defender model, simplifies range

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Land Rover on Wednesday confirmed its new Defender 110 Sedona Edition is available in South Africa.

OLIVER DICKSON | Both the ANC and DA are stoking fires that burn SA's hopes and dreams

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Not quite a brilliant campaign but the message is quite clear — our dreams are up in flames