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OLYMPICS | Celine Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony

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Celine Dion made a comeback to the live stage on Friday singing Edith Piaf's classic "L'Hymne A l'Amour" to close the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

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IN PICS | Olympics 2024 opening ceremony

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A fleet of barges took the competitors on a 6km-stretch of the river alongside some of the French capital's most famous landmarks, as performers recreated some of the sports to be showcased in the Games on floating platforms.

OLYMPICS | Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

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A fleet of barges took athletes on a 6km-stretch of the river, alongside some of the French capital's most famous landmarks, as Lady Gaga, surrounded by dancers, sang "Mon truc en plumes" (My thing made of feathers).

Mzamo Buthelezi installed as Inkosi of Buthelezi clan

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Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi says his long-awaited recognition as the Inkosi of the Buthelezi clan was a “bittersweet moment” without the late Prince Mangosuthu Buithelezi.

A parade on the Seine, Lady Gaga and rain mark start of Olympic Games

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Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine in the pouring rain and dancers took to the roofs of Paris in the Olympics' opening ceremony on Friday.

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Maya to start office with 'burning issues' still on Zondo's desk: experts

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The 'burning' issues include the independent administration of the judiciary, following up on the state capture inquiry findings and implementing the sexual harassment policy

'Selfish decision': E-hailing drivers denounce Uber's 3-year vehicle age limit requirement

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Masanhloane joined the Uber platform early last year after purchasing his 2021 Kia vehicle through bank vehicle finance.

Rain, security checks fail to dampen cheer at Olympics opener

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Olympics fever has been slow to build in Paris where local residents have complained about street closures in the heart of the city and local businesses have bemoaned a lack of trade as the French capital was transformed into an open-air…

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 | What you need to know right now

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Saboteurs attacked France's train lines on Friday hours before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially begin. Here's what you need to know about the Olympics on Friday.

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Norris leads McLaren one-two in second Belgian GP practice

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Lando Norris was fastest in Friday's practice at the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, with Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen, who will face a 10-place grid penalty, in third.

'Muvhango' returns with a twist after being off the small screen for a month

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The new season will introduce new faces, including actress Leleti Khumalo, who will portray a former medical doctor turned successful businesswoman.

Nedbank denies R2.7bn profit claim from Transnet over state capture deal

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Transnet and the SIU said on Friday they are suing the bank and are seeking to recover the amounts unduly paid to it under the transactions.

Alpine F1 principal Bruno Famin to leave team at end of August

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The Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team are set for their fifth boss in four years after announcing the departure in August of principal Bruno Famin.

UNATHI MPHENDU | Failure to act on graft an indictment on all of us

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The point of departure for the anti-corruption diagnosis in our country should be the acceptance that, collectively, we are low on morals

'Police have to neutralise danger', says top cop Mkhwanazi as number of suspects killed in KZN rises

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A number of suspects have been killed in shoot-outs with police in KwaZulu-Natal this week, drawing the attention of social media followers.

Macpherson, Gwarube on their ministerial push to eradicate pit toilets in schools

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Former basic education minister Angie Motshekga previously stated that 3,398 schools were still using pit latrines, with a deadline to eradicate them by 2025.

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MK Party's vote-rigging case will not be heard on Monday

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The MK Party has accused the IEC of being vindictive and pursuing political objectives in insisting the case go ahead

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SA gets three more World Heritage Sites proclaimed by Unesco

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The Unesco World Heritage Committee on Friday proclaimed World Heritage status for three sites in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Land Rover Discovery gets 35th anniversary model and more diesel power

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Land Rover has enhanced specifications across the Discovery line-up

Mosimane battles tears as he celebrates 60th birthday with family and friends

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Pitso Mosimane battled to control tears on Friday as he reflected on his football journey that saw him receive a honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg's this week.

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Case of Kyle Stanfield, three others postponed to October

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Kyle Stanfield, the brother of alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield, appeared with his co-accused in the Bellville magistrate’s court on Friday.

New VW Touareg arrives in Mzansi: this is how much it will set you back

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Volkswagen on Friday confirmed its updated Touareg will go on sale in SA from August 1.

Verstappen quickest in first Belgian Grand Prix practice, but will suffer engine penalty

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Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was fastest in first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, but will face a 10-place grid penalty, after taking on a fifth engine.

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POLL | Do you expect an improved Chiefs performance after the arrival of coach Nabi and pre-season in Türkiye?

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There is much pressure on Kaizer Chiefs to perform well when the team play Tanzania’s Young Africans (Yanga) in a friendly match on Sunday as it is the first under the guard of Nasreddine Nabi.

Military tents, training equipment, firearms and drugs found at illegal training camp in Mpumalanga

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The Libyans were found living in military tents and in possession of military training equipment including licensed firearms.

Ukraine's stressed mobile providers prepare for more and longer power cuts

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When Russia attacks Ukraine's energy system, it not only knocks out electricity and running water but also, often, phone signals.

ANC reaches deal with IFP in City of Johannesburg, Morero confirms

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The ANC has not indicated whether the arrangement will extend to the DA.

WATCH | Malema says he did not understand VBS Bank 'donations' to be bribes

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EFF leader Julius Malema says he was not aware the donation then VBS Mutual Bank chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi offered to the party was a bribe.

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Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks human rights concerns

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Polish lawmakers were set to vote on Friday on a bill making it easier for security services to use weapons against migrants on the Belarus border, legislation that has public support but that critics say infringes human rights.

Transnet, SIU to sue Nedbank over bank deals during state capture era

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"There is sufficient basis for the sought relief and Nedbank must account for its involvement and conduct in the swap transactions."