Independent on Saturday3 min cititeInternational Relations
Gaza Carnage Spawns Public Rift In Israel’s War Cabinet
Thirteen Western countries, including many traditionally supportive of Israel, appealed to it yesterday not to launch a large-scale offensive on Rafah. “We reiterate our opposition to a full-scale military operation in Rafah that would have catastrop
Independent on Saturday4 min cititeCrime & Violence
Party Leaders On A Slippery Slope When Playing The Race Card
CHAPTER 2, Section 19 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states that every citizen in this country has the right to form a political party, to participate in the activities of, or recruit members for, a political party, and has t
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African Designers Pushing Boundaries With Sustainable Fashion
African fashion continues to push boundaries as the world recognises the beauty and craftsmanship our designers have to offer. As we celebrate Africa Month this May, we look at some of the best sustainable fashion brands in Africa that you should kno
Independent on Saturday3 min cititeDiet & Nutrition
Experts Raise Concerns About Orthorexia, The Unhealthy Obsession With ‘Pure’ Eating
We all know about anorexia and bulimia, two well-known eating disorders where people are scared of gaining weight and don’t eat – or eat a lot and then make themselves vomit. But, there’s a new concern on the rise that many of us might not have hear
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New Rugby Rule Changes Can Favour Springboks – Kempson
A STORM in a teacup. That is the view of respected former Springbok prop Robbie Kempson on rugby’s upcoming rule changes. Governing body World Rugby will, on July 1, implement a host of rule changes, and South African rugby fans have got themselves i
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Wayde’s Advice Can Help Lythe To Games Glory
WATCH out, world: Lythe Pillay is the next 400m sensation from South Africa who can rock the Olympic Games. Following Wayde van Niekerk’s incredible world record in winning gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Pillay is part of the new generation of South
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Hours Of Hard Work Pay Off
An Eastern Cape teen’s long hours of rugby training are paying off as he joins the Sharks Academy in KwaZulu-Natal. Sipho Nonyalela, who turns 18 on Friday, has signed a three-year contract with the Sharks Academy and will join next year. The academy
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Silver Lining In Treasure Quest
In the grand scheme of things, R783 million is not much compared with the probably trillions looted from countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and elsewhere by their colonisers, and usually over centuries of brutal occupation. The
Independent on Saturday2 min cititeInternational Relations
Palestinians Call For Israeli Ban As Conflict Spills Into Football
The war in Gaza came to the fore at world football’s biggest meeting yesterday as the Palestinian association called for Israel to be immediately suspended from Fifa. Fifa president Gianni Infantino told the congress in Bangkok, Thailand, that the sp
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Cheaper And Crowd-free: Why You Should Travel In Winter
Travelling in winter has many pros. We know it is not the same as basking in the sunshine with a cocktail in hand but there is a lot to be said for travelling at this time of year. A crackling fireplace, a bottle of red wine, listening to the rain (i
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Proteas Look To Make SA Proud And Bring Home T20 World Cup
VERY few things unite a country quite like sport does and if there was ever a right time for the Proteas to win their first World Cup title and help unite South Africa, it would be during next month’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States.
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Butter Chicken Row Gets Spicy As Rival Food Giants Clash
With new photographic and video evidence, an Indian court battle over the origins of the world-famous butter chicken is set to get spicier. Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since January at the Delhi High Court, both claiming credit fo
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George Collapse Search Halted
Officials in George halted the search for survivors and more bodies yesterday at the site of the collapsed building where 33 people died. The number of people on the under-construction five-storey building was revised down. Rescue operations lasted 2
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Mokwena Takes A Bite At Maswanganyi Cherry
THE controversial nature of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) awards has already created a thick smell in the air with Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi in the centre of the debate when it comes to that of the Player of the Season. The ultimate indi
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Sharks Second-stringers Audition For Final Bench Spots
IT is a makeshift Sharks team that will host Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park today as all the energy and focus shifts to next Friday’s European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester in London. Well, not quite
Independent on Saturday2 min citite
SA Is Working With African Countries To Grow Tourism Sector At Africa’s Travel Indaba
South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said this week that South Africa was working on improving its air access to the continent as part of efforts to boost tourism in the country and on the continent. The minister was speaking at Africa’s
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Lord Of His Very Own Backyard Castle
Meet Lord Gregarious, a 76-year-old Dutchman who has single-handedly built a five-storey Roman-style castle in his back garden, complete with knights, damsels, and a shimmering dragon fashioned from recycled metal. The towers of the Olt Stoutenburght
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Scams, (West) Ham, Flexed Mussels And Dirty Fossils
With less than two weeks to go to the elections, politicking is reaching a crescendo. Already, as per our Page 1 lead, expats are voting abroad – and not having an easy time of it. Back at home, William Saunderson-Meyer takes aim at the signing of t
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Negotiation Politics To Play A Key Role In KZN Outcome
It is possible to predict that KwaZulu- Natal (KZN) will become the signature of the 2024 national and provincial elections. It is the only province where four parties are in an intense battle and the provincial election’s outcome is exceptionally di
Independent on Saturday1 min cititeWorld
Putin In Trade Push On Final Day Of China Trip
Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the north-eastern city of Harbin yesterday, the final day of a visit aiming to promote crucial trade with China and win greater support for his war effort in Ukraine. Putin arrived on Thursday on his first trip ab
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40 Southern White Rhinos To Be ‘Re-wilded’ In KZN Reserve
FORTY southern white rhinos have found a new home at the Munywana Conservancy in Zululand. Last week’s first translocation of dehorned rhinos formed part of Rhino Rewild, a continent-wide initiative by African Parks to rewild 2 000 southern white rhi
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‘Minecraft’s Incredible Global Appeal
Since the first version of Minecraft was released to the public 15 years ago, the block-based world-building game has become a global phenomenon. Players of all ages and backgrounds have used the game for everything from educational projects and arch
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Petty Crimes Heat Up In Winter Months With Longer Nights
WINTER’S longer nights of darkness provide an ideal setting for criminals targeting valuables in gardens, backyards and outbuildings of homes, security companies warn. Fidelity ADT recently raised the alarm about the spike of petty crimes for this ti
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Proteas Bowlers Lacking Confidence
THE Proteas spent a whole week in camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria as they are set to board a flight to the West Indies this weekend for a three-match T20 series before the T20 World Cup starts on June 1. Before the camp, coach Rob Walter
Independent on Saturday2 min cititePolitical Ideologies
Ballot Papers And Counting Procedures For The Elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has outlined the process that will be administered for the counting of ballot papers once voters have cast their votes on May 29. The IEC’s chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo emphasised the importance o
Independent on Saturday5 min cititePoverty & Homelessness
Every Vote Is A Lifeline For SA’s Survival
South Africa watched, stunned, scared and horrified at the images on TV, social media or on their street, as the July 2021 riots erupted and grew. But the violence should not have come as a surprise. UKZN graduate and political scientist Ryan Henry,
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Lax Global Laws Won’t Stop Ocean Pollution
A UNIVERSITY of KwaZulu-Natal graduate is concerned that local and international laws are lax and inadequate against the proliferation of microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans. With scientific evidence showing that minuscule pieces of plastic,
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Ballroom Dancers Need Help To Get To Germany For World Event
Two Durban ballroom dancers are tapping their toes in excitement at the prospect of competing in Germany in October. Simphiwe Cele, 27, and Kekeletso Makhetha, 23, said the only barrier to them representing South Africa at the World DanceSport Federa
Independent on Saturday4 min cititeCrime & Violence
Being Killed Just For Being A Woman
In 1782, a judge in England gave husbands the right to use violence on their wives as long as any implement used was not thicker than their thumb. This standard of measurement led to the coining of the term “rule of thumb”. Society has thankfully mad
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Klopp Drops VAR Bombshell
LIVERPOOL’S outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp said he would vote for VAR to be scrapped in the Premier League, saying the people operating the system are not good enough. The Premier League will facilitate a discussion on VAR with clubs at next month’s A
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