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3214038	有图 <p><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg></p><p><img src="https://www.clacso.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/A-100a-de-Fantz-Fanon.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><p>“A 100 años del nacimiento de Frantz Fanon. Debates contemporáneos sobre raza y colonialismo” es el título del conversatorio virtual del martes 22 de julio a las 12.00 hora de México, 15.00 de Argentina y Uruguay.</p><p>Participan:</p><p>-José Gandarilla Salgado (México). Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México</p><p>-Rosa Campoalegre Septien (Cuba). Universidad Austral de Chile y de la Frontera y Universidad de Mar de Plata</p><p>-Alejandro De Oto (Argentina). CONICET</p><p>-José Luis Gásquez (México). Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales y PUEAAO</p><p>-Camille Chalmers (Haití). Universidad Estatal de Haití. Director ejecutivo de la Plataforma para el Desarrollo Alternativo</p><p>Moderan:</p><p>-Karina Bidaseca (Argentina). CLACSO/CONICET</p><p>-Alicia Girón (México). Directora del Programa Universitario sobre Estudios de Asia, África y Oceanía (PUEAAO)</p><p>Organizan:</p><p>Programa Sur-Sur CLACSO</p><p>Grupo de Trabajo CLACSO Epistemologías del sur</p><p>Grupo de Trabajo CLACSO Afrodescendencias y propuestas contrahegemónicas</p><p>Grupo de Trabajo CLACSO Crisis, respuestas y alternativas en el Gran Caribe</p><p>Programa Universitario de Estudios sobre Asia, África y Oceanía (PUEAAO)</p><p>Núcleo NUsUR de estudios poscoloniales, performances, identidades afrodiaspóricas y feminismos EIDAES UNSAM</p><p>Actividad virtual con transmisión en vivo</p><p>Inscripción previa en el siguiente formulario</p><p>Frantz Fanon fue un psiquiatra y escritor que nació el 20 de julio de 1925, en Martinica, colonia francesa ubicada en el Caribe. Allí se crió; de joven migró a Francia y trabajó como médico en Argelia, país que también era una colonia francesa. Falleció a los 36 años.</p>Leer_a_Fanon_Medio_Siglo_Despues<p>DESCARGAR EL LIBRO</p>Educacion_transformacion_haiti<p>DESCARGAR EL LIBRO</p><p>Si desea recibir más información sobre las propuestas de formación de CLACSO:</p><p><p>SUSCRÍBETE</p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p><form> <p> <p> Suscripción a las novedades de CLACSO </p> <p>Por favor, ingrese sus datos para que podamos enviarle la información que más le interesa. </p> <p> <p> <label>Nombre </label> </p> <p> <label>Apellido </label> </p> <p> <label>Correo Electrónico* </label> </p> <p> <label>País* <select> <option>Seleccione...</option> <option>Alemania</option> <option>Argentina</option> <option>Australia</option> <option>Austria</option> <option>Bélgica</option> <option>Bolivia</option> <option>Brasil</option> <option>Camerún</option> <option>Canadá</option> <option>Chile</option> <option>China</option> <option>Colombia</option> <option>Corea del Sur</option> <option>Costa Rica</option> <option>Cuba</option> <option>Ecuador</option> <option>El Salvador</option> <option>España</option> <option>Estados Unidos</option> <option>Etiopía</option> <option>Finlandia</option> <option>Francia</option> <option>Gabón</option> <option>Guatemala</option> <option>Guinea-Bissau</option> <option>Haití</option> <option>Honduras</option> <option>Italia</option> <option>Líbano</option> <option>México</option> <option>Nicaragua</option> <option>Noruega</option> <option>Países Bajos</option> <option>Palestina</option> <option>Panamá</option> <option>Paraguay</option> <option>Perú</option> <option>Polonia</option> <option>Portugal</option> <option>Puerto Rico</option> <option>Reino Unido</option> <option>República Dominicana</option> <option>Rusia</option> <option>Saint Lucía</option> <option>Sudáfrica</option> <option>Suecia</option> <option>Suiza</option> <option>Tailandia</option> <option>Trinidad y Tobago</option> <option>Uruguay</option> <option>Venezuela</option> <option>Otros</option> </select></label> </p> <p> <label>Seleccione los temas de los cuales desearía recibir información:</label> <label><p> Formación</p></label> <label><p> Concursos y convocatorias</p></label> <label><p> Actividades</p></label> <label><p> Novedades Editoriales</p></label> <label><p> Noticias</p></label> <label><p> Todo</p></label> </p> <p> <p> En caso desee recibir noticias a través de WhatsApp/Telegram: </p><p> <label>Móvil </label> <p> <p>(Número completo, incluyendo número de país y de área, por ejemplo, de Argentina, Rosario, sería: +54 9 341 1234567) </p> </p> <p> <p> </p> <p> SUSCRÍBETE</p> </p> </p> </p> <script;</p></form> × </p> </p> </p><p>a nuestras listas de correo electrónico.</p><p> Versión para impresión / PDF </p> A 100 años del nacimiento de Frantz Fanon - CLACSO	查看 6068	拉丁美洲社会科学理事会	2025-07-21 20:45:10 2025-07-22 04:19:31	word
3214037	有图 <p><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg></p><p><img src="https://www.clacso.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Democracia-siempre.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><p>El lunes 21 de julio, los mandatarios de Brasil, Luiz Inácio «Lula» da Silva, de Chile, Gabriel Boric, de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, de Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, y de España, Pedro Sánchez, se reunieron en Santiago de Chile en un encuentro organizado bajo el lema de «defender la democracia».</p><p>El encuentro tuvo tres ejes principales: el fortalecimiento de la democracia y el multilateralismo, la reducción de las desigualdades, y la lucha contra la desinformación así como la regulación de tecnologías emergentes, temas que resaltan la importancia de semejante reunión de trabajo en la actual coyuntura, la cual confluye plenamente con la agenda que sostiene CLACSO en favor del multilateralismo, la defensa de una democracia de mayor intensidad, la reducción de las desigualdades, la lucha contra la desinformación, la regulación de tecnologías emergentes y la cooperación internacional basada en la justicia social.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"><p>Las propuestas que resultaron de esta instancia serán presentadas y desarrolladas en el marco del 80° período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas, en septiembre de este año en la ciudad de Nueva York, Estados Unidos.</p>Declaracion-Reunion-de-Alto-Nivel-22Democracia-Siempre22<p>DESCARGAR DECLARACIÓN FINAL</p><p>En la previa, los cinco mandatarios firmaron una columna en el diario chileno El Mercurio, en la que expresaron: «En distintos rincones del planeta, la democracia enfrenta un momento de grandes desafíos. La erosión de las instituciones, el avance de los discursos autoritarios empujados desde distintos sectores políticos y la creciente desafección ciudadana son síntomas de un malestar profundo en amplios sectores de la ciudadanía. A ello se suman las persistentes desigualdades, el retroceso en derechos fundamentales, la difusión de desinformación y discursos de odio en plataformas digitales, y la expansión de redes criminales que desafían la legitimidad del Estado».</p><p>«Ante este escenario, no cabe el inmovilismo ni el miedo. Defendemos la esperanza. En un mundo cada vez más polarizado, como líderes progresistas tenemos el deber de actuar con convicción y responsabilidad frente a quienes pretenden debilitar la democracia y sus instituciones. Porque no basta con evocar la democracia ni hablar en nombre de ella: debemos fortalecerla, renovarla y hacer que vuelva a ser significativa para quienes sienten sus promesas incumplidas. Es con más democracia como crearemos más oportunidades para las personas, y como mejor nos adaptaremos a los retos globales que suponen la inteligencia artificial o el cambio climático. Resolver los problemas de la democracia con más democracia, ese es el principio que convoca a los gobiernos de Chile, Brasil, España, Uruguay y Colombia a la Reunión de Alto Nivel ‘Democracia Siempre’, a celebrarse en Santiago este 21 de julio», continuaron y agregaron: «Este esfuerzo compartido no es solo la continuación del encuentro impulsado por los gobiernos de Brasil y España, durante la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas del año pasado, sino que da un paso más. Porque lejos de ser un gesto aislado o simbólico, es una iniciativa que busca defender la democracia como un bien común».</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Si desea recibir más información sobre las propuestas de formación de CLACSO:</p><p><p>SUSCRÍBETE</p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p><form> <p> <p> Suscripción a las novedades de CLACSO </p> <p>Por favor, ingrese sus datos para que podamos enviarle la información que más le interesa. </p> <p> <p> <label>Nombre </label> </p> <p> <label>Apellido </label> </p> <p> <label>Correo Electrónico* </label> </p> <p> <label>País* <select> <option>Seleccione...</option> <option>Alemania</option> <option>Argentina</option> <option>Australia</option> <option>Austria</option> <option>Bélgica</option> <option>Bolivia</option> <option>Brasil</option> <option>Camerún</option> <option>Canadá</option> <option>Chile</option> <option>China</option> <option>Colombia</option> <option>Corea del Sur</option> <option>Costa Rica</option> <option>Cuba</option> <option>Ecuador</option> <option>El Salvador</option> <option>España</option> <option>Estados Unidos</option> <option>Etiopía</option> <option>Finlandia</option> <option>Francia</option> <option>Gabón</option> <option>Guatemala</option> <option>Guinea-Bissau</option> <option>Haití</option> <option>Honduras</option> <option>Italia</option> <option>Líbano</option> <option>México</option> <option>Nicaragua</option> <option>Noruega</option> <option>Países Bajos</option> <option>Palestina</option> <option>Panamá</option> <option>Paraguay</option> <option>Perú</option> <option>Polonia</option> <option>Portugal</option> <option>Puerto Rico</option> <option>Reino Unido</option> <option>República Dominicana</option> <option>Rusia</option> <option>Saint Lucía</option> <option>Sudáfrica</option> <option>Suecia</option> <option>Suiza</option> <option>Tailandia</option> <option>Trinidad y Tobago</option> <option>Uruguay</option> <option>Venezuela</option> <option>Otros</option> </select></label> </p> <p> <label>Seleccione los temas de los cuales desearía recibir información:</label> <label><p> Formación</p></label> <label><p> Concursos y convocatorias</p></label> <label><p> Actividades</p></label> <label><p> Novedades Editoriales</p></label> <label><p> Noticias</p></label> <label><p> Todo</p></label> </p> <p> <p> En caso desee recibir noticias a través de WhatsApp/Telegram: </p><p> <label>Móvil </label> <p> <p>(Número completo, incluyendo número de país y de área, por ejemplo, de Argentina, Rosario, sería: +54 9 341 1234567) </p> </p> <p> <p> </p> <p> SUSCRÍBETE</p> </p> </p> </p> <script;</p></form> × </p> </p> </p><p>a nuestras listas de correo electrónico.</p><p> Versión para impresión / PDF </p> Democracia siempre - CLACSO	查看 7758	拉丁美洲社会科学理事会	2025-07-21 23:38:51 2025-07-22 04:19:31	word
3214036	有图 <p> The game had to be decided on the penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 0-0 after extra-time. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Andile-Dlamini-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Andile Dlamini of South Africa celebrates during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match against Senegal at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Defending champions Banyana Banyana beat Senegal 4-1 on penalties to reach the semifinal of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on Saturday night.</p><p>The game had to be decided on the penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 0-0 after extra-time.</p><p>Andile Dlamini was the hero of the shootout saving two penalties as all four Banyana penalty takers found the back of the net with Bambanani Mbane scoring the winning spot kick for Desiree Ellies’s side.</p><p>Banyana will now face Nigeria in a semifinal clash in Casablanca on Tuesday. </p><p>The intensity of the game was high as both teams launched attacks and Dlamini was forced to make a save in as early as the third minute and she did well to deny Nguenar Ndiaye from close range.</p><p>Jermaine Seoposenwe did well to outpace the Senegalese defender in the11th minute, but her shot went wide of goal as Banyana launched an attack of their own.</p><p>Seoposenwe almost made amends of that miss in the 22<sup>nd</sup> when she put pressure on Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye and she committed a mistake, but the ball was cleared to safety. Banyana appeal for a penalty for a foul on Seoposenwe but the referee signalled for goal kick instead.</p><p>Five minutes later South Africa were given a scare when Dlamini laid on the ground, but she continued to play after she was attended by the Banyana medical team.</p><p>Senegal were awarded a free kick in a promising position in the 42<sup>nd</sup> minute, but they wasted it by shooting over the crossbar.</p><p>Banyana were also awarded a free kick of their own just before the break, but Karabo Dhlamini shot straight at goalkeeper Ndiaye.</p><p>The teams were locked at 0-0 at the break.</p><p>The defending champions came out guns blazing in the second half as they look for the opener and captain Refiloe Jane took a shot from range and it went narrowly over the crossbar in the first minute of the second half.</p><p>As Banyana continued to push for the winning goal, Senegal resorted to kicking their players and Ellis had to make forced changes due to injuries.</p><p>South Africa thought they had earned a penalty in the dying minutes of the match when Hilda Magaia was fouled inside the box, but after a long VAR check, the referee overturned her original decision to award South Africa the penalty.</p><p>With nothing separating the teams, the game went to extra-time and then to the penalty shootout where Banyana emerged victorious.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics banyana banyana Senegal </p> Dlamini the hero as Banyana beat Senegal to reach WAFCON semis	查看 3064	《公民报》	2025-07-20 06:13:13 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214035	有图 <p> Saturday marked the Junior Boks’ first appearance in the final since 2014 and it is a repeat of the 2012 final in which South Africa beat six-time champions New Zealand at Newlands. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_0981.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Demitre Erasmus of South Africa in action during the Final of the U20 World Championship between New Zealand and South Africa at Stadio Mario Battaglini on July 19, 2025 in Rovigo, Italy. Picture: Timothy Rogers/Getty Images.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Junior Springboks have won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Rovigo, Italy after a tense, bruising battle with arch-rivals New Zealand.</p><p>Tries from flanker Xola Nyali and fullback Gilermo Mentoe, along with 13 points from the boot of flyhalf Vusi Moyo, secured the Junior Boks a 23-15 win and a first Under 20 Championship triumph since 2012.</p><p>The Junior Boks opened the scoring in just the third minute through Nyali.</p><p>The Baby Blacks hit back with a try of their own 12 minutes later, courtesy of lock Jayden Sa.</p><p>The clash had a real final feel, with the South Africans not wasting an opportunity to take the points on offer. Moyo popped over two penalties to ensure South Africa went into the sheds with a 13-5 lead.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Marnus van der Merwe on becoming a Bok: ‘It’s something you dream of as a kid’ </p> </p> </p><p>Both teams had a player sent off in the first half. New Zealand lost loosehead prop Sika Pole to a 20-minute red card for a shoulder charge on JJ Theron, while the Junior Boks had to go without centre Albie Bester for ten minutes after a no-arms clear out at the ruck.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Tight contest <p>The second half was equally tight, with flyhalves Rico Simpson and Moyo exchanging penalties. A crucial moment in the match came in the 62nd minute, when tournament top try-scorer Haashim Pead was denied a seventh of the championship after the TMO ruled an infringement at the scrum enabled Pead to score.</p><p>Mentoe’s late try was followed almost immediately by the Junior All Blacks’ first try by wing Maloni Kunawave. But it proved too little, too late as South Africa held on to take the honours in Italy.</p><p>Saturday marked the Junior Boks’ first appearance in the final since 2014 and it is a repeat of the 2012 final in which South Africa beat six-time champions New Zealand at Newlands.</p><p>The Junior Boks were in rampant form throughout the championship in Italy, posting comprehensive wins over Australia, defending champions England and Scotland in the pool stage, followed by victory over Argentina in the semi-finals.</p><p> </p><p>This story was first published on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission. </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics sa rugby </p> Junior Boks, champions of the world \| The Citizen	查看 2902	《公民报》	2025-07-20 12:15:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214034	有图 <p> "Scottie Scheffler is inevitable. Even when he doesnt have his best stuff, he"s the complete player." </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AFP__20250719__67AG4Q3__v1__HighRes__776351158-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>US golfer Scottie Scheffler plays from off the fairway on the 17th hole on day three of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 19, 2025. Picture: Henry Nicholls / AFP.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Dominant world number one Scottie Scheffler takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open on Sunday leaving local hero Rory McIlroy praying for a miracle.</p><p>McIlroy dubbed his American rival’s brilliance over the first three days at Royal Portrush as “inevitable” as he maintains a stunning run of form that has already seen Scheffler claim the PGA Championship this year.</p><p>When leading at the 54-hole stage, Scheffler has won his last nine tournaments and it will take an unexpected collapse or charge from the chasing pack to deny him a fourth major.</p><p>Li Haotong is his closest challenger at 10 under par as he aims for history by becoming the first Chinese man to win a major.</p><p>Matthew Fitzpatrick sits third, five shots off the lead, after stumbling down the back nine on Saturday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> World number one Scheffler cruises to first Open title </p> </p> </p><p>McIlroy appears the one big threat to a serene Sunday afternoon for Scheffler as the Masters champion tries to ride the wave of support on a course just over 60 miles from where he took his first steps in the game just outside Belfast.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For much of Saturday, the thousands following McIlroy’s every move were in raptures.</p><p>Three birdies in his opening four holes and an eagle at the 12th powered the world number two to a round of 66 and a share of fourth place.</p><p>But the 2014 British Open champion remains eight shots off the lead, a gap even he recognises is hard to bridge given Scheffler’s class.</p><p>“Scottie Scheffler is inevitable. Even when he doesnt have his best stuff, he’s the complete player,” said McIlroy.</p><p> </p><p>“He’s playing like Scottie. I don’t think it’s a surprise. Everyone’s seen the way he’s played or plays over the last two or three years. He’s just so solid. He doesn’t make mistakes.”</p>– Scheffler not ‘fulfilled’ –<p>Scheffler raised eyebrows in his pre-tournament media duties by stating his is “not a fulfilling life” despite his success and standing in the game.</p><p>“It feels like you work your whole life to celebrate winning a tournament for like a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes, that kind of euphoric feeling,” he added.</p><p>Yet, it is hard to see Scheffler being robbed of his few moments of bliss come the 18th green on the Causeway Coast.</p><p> </p><p>Victory would see him become only the second player after Tiger Woods to win the British Open while ranked world number one.</p><p>His streak of 10 consecutive top-10 finishes is also set to continue, a run that includes three tournament wins.</p><p>That level of consistency has sparked comparisons to Woods’ heyday, even if Scheffler remains some way off the latter’s 15 majors.</p><p>“He’s an exceptional player. He’s world number one, and we’re seeing Tiger-like stuff,” said Fitzpatrick of his playing partner on Saturday.</p><p> </p><p>However, that hype does not appear to matter to the man who is on course to lift the Claret Jug for the first time.</p><p>“Winning major championships is not an easy task, and I’ve put myself in a good position,” said Scheffler.</p><p>“Going into tomorrow I’m going to step up there on the first tee and I’m going to be trying to get the ball in the fairway, and when I get to the second shot I’m going to be trying to get that ball on the green.</p><p>“There’s not really too much else going on.”</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics British Open Rory McIlroy </p> 'Tiger like' Scheffler set to spoil McIlroy dream in British Open finale \| The Citizen	查看 4066	《公民报》	2025-07-20 12:40:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214033	有图 <p> The Junior Springboks beat New Zealand in the final after going through the tournament in Italy unbeaten. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Norton-trophy-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton poses with the World Rugby U20 Championship trophy after his team defeated the Junior All Blacks in the final in Rovigo, Italy on Saturday night.Picture: Timothy Rogers/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Rising sports star Riley Norton celebrated the “greatest day of his life” after the Junior Springboks defeated fierce rivals, the Junior All Blacks, 23-15 in the World Rugby U20 Championship final in Rovigo, Italy on Saturday night.</p><p>The Junior Boks completed an unbeaten championship run, after they powered their way through the pool stage and semifinal, setting up a classic against their biggest rivals New Zealand, and duly dispatched them to become just the second South African team to win the junior title.</p><p>They emulate the class of 2012, who featured players such as Pieter-Steph du Toit, Handre Pollard and Steven Kitshoff, who all went on to become double World Cup winners with the Springboks, and some of these young up and coming talents will have dreams of doing the same.</p>Dual star<p>For Norton, who is a dual sports star, it was extra special as he was able to wash away the disappointment of losing in the semifinals of the 2024 U19 Cricket World Cup, with him able to lift the prestigious U20 title as the captain of the Junior Boks just over a year later.</p><p>After the match Norton praised the entire SA U20 group that took part in Italy, and also gave props to the Junior All Blacks for contributing to a great final.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Marnus van der Merwe on becoming a Bok: ‘It’s something you dream of as a kid’ </p> </p> </p><p>“I am quite emotional. I am just so proud, because the amount of work we put in after not a great TRC (U20 Rugby Championship in SA), our backs were against the wall, and we just came out and gave it everything,” said Norton.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The group is unbelievable. The players, management and coaches, we all pulled into a common idea, and it wasn’t easy at times. But this is the greatest day of my life and I am so proud of everyone.</p><p>“Also hats off to New Zealand, they are an unbelievable team. We have the highest respect for them and they never go away. So to play a final against them was extremely special and something we will cherish for a very long time.”</p><p>Asked about the match, Norton said their plan was to dominate physically, and that is exactly what they did, especially on defence which came to the fore as they defended their line brilliantly on a number of occasions, while they also scored two tries to lift their incredible tournament tally to 35 in five games.</p>Show up physically<p>“We just said we have to show up physically. That’s our DNA, that’s where South Africans get their energy and their passion from. At the set piece, the mauls, the scrums, just the hits (tackles). I think the guys did that for 80 minutes,” explained Norton.</p><p> </p><p>“We never backed down and I think that’s where we get our DNA from. And of course Simphiwe Moyo (flyhalf), with an unbelievable boot, always putting us on the front foot and kicking those penalties. He’s amazing and will still be here next year.</p><p>“So I am so proud of the guys, I actually have no words. It’s been an extremely special couple of weeks in Italy, and I am struggling to put it into words.”</p><p>Although expectations were high after their dominant run to the final saw them head into the game as slight favourites, Norton claimed the team never felt any pressure.</p><p>“We never felt pressure. Of course there were a few nerves which was expected, but that’s a good thing. Thanks to the amount of support we received from South Africa, getting videos from all our mates, people sending us messages and just backing us,” said Norton.</p><p> </p><p>“It was just unbelievable, and I am so proud to be South African. We couldn’t have done it without our fans back home cheering us on every step of the way. I think the sport culture in South Africa is so special and without it we wouldn’t be in this situation.</p><p>“To everyone back home, we appreciate you guys so much, we couldn’t have done this without you and we can’t wait to bring the trophy home to all of you guys.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics sa rugby Springboks (Bokke/Boks) World Rugby </p> ‘Greatest day of my life’: Junior Boks captain Norton lifts U20 Champs trophy	查看 4712	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:08:11 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214032	有图 <p> Rassie Erasmus said he was "fairly happy" after his early-season experiments revealed depth, adaptability and promise. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Springbok-coach-Rassie-Erasmus.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus discusses what he thought of Cobus Wiese’s performance at No 8, as well as that of the three debutants. Picture: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the overall picture was far from perfect, but the experiments and tricks conducted in the squads and on the field during the first four matches of the season highlighted much potential.</p><p>The Springboks featured close to 50 players, including seven Test debutants, in these opening games. Within 22 days, the Springboks beat the Barbarians 54–7 in a non-Test, Italy 42–24 and 45–0 in two Tests, and then Georgia 55–10 in the latest Test match in Mbombela on Saturday. </p>Tricks and experiments galore<p>Fans did not wait long to see Erasmus continue his trademark innovation, as traditional centre André Esterhuizen packed down at flank in the opening game against the Barbarians. A ‘hybrid player‘, Esterhuizen played flank in attack and dropped to centre in defence. </p><p>Then, in the second Test against Italy, the Boks played a short kick-off to induce a scrum, and the midfield “fake lineout” maul from open play. The latter yielded greater results, after World Rugby deemed the former an intentional infringement. </p><p>The Springboks employed no tricks in the Georgia Test but named three uncapped players in the front row – an extreme rarity in its own right – and played Cobus Wiese at No 8 though he (just his second Test) had never played there in all his professional career.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Rassie opts for tried and tested in Springbok squad for Australia </p> </p> </p><p>Erasmus said after the 40-point thrashing that he was “fairly happy” with how the season had gone so far, building up to the Rugby Championship next month.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The laws are the same for everybody. We want to adapt the quickest, faster than any other country. That’s what Jaco Peyper teaches us. If there’s a new law, we adapt to it,” Erasmus said, snapping his fingers. </p>Where Cobus Wiese fits into the Springboks<p>The Bok coach said they had blooded players to be three-deep in each position and tested them in various roles for cover.</p><p>“But if we chop and change teams we are building squad depth but lose rhythm. I am glad the guys could, in the last 25 minutes, get some rhythm into the game,” he said after the Georgia win.</p><p>“Cobus Wiese … we just want to make sure that if we have a guy like him on the bench he can cover seven and eight for us.</p><p> </p><p>“We learned a lot from Cobus today. And I think he learned a lot from Test match rugby. He’s definitely not Jasper yet. I think there are definitely areas where a guy like Evan [Roos] still tops him. But it’s his first Test match that he starts at eight and I thought he was pretty solid.”</p>How the three Springbok debutants did against Georgia<p>On the three debutants (props Boan Venter and Neethling Fouché, and hooker Marnus van der Merwe), Erasmus said they had gained momentum in the scrums as the game went on, but made tactical errors in gameplay that were common to new players. These would be ironed out.</p><p>“They did well in the scrums but they had some errors in attack, being in the right places, cleanouts, ball carries and so on. We’ve given them 45, 46 minutes and we’ve seen enough. The scrums were solid enough and we can fix the general play stuff with them.”</p><p>Erasmus said it was a positive that the Boks won three games convincingly, tested combinations and tricks, and stayed cohesive on defence despite the new faces.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rassie Erasmus Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Rassie: Boks 'far from perfect' but in a good place after 4-game experiments \| The Citizen	查看 4012	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:12:01 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214031	有图 <p> Latest reiteration of all-wheel drive hot hatch has become more civilised than before. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BMW-M135-road-test-front.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>The BMW M135 has replaced the M135i. Picture: Mark Jones</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The BMW 1 Series has always been a popular choice amongst those who wanted a small everyday premium car. And hardcore enthusiasts that wanted to tear up the streets.</p><p>But over time with the advent of the world going SUV-crazy, the BMWs 1 Series has become more of a niche car. And with the change from the old days of them being rear-wheel driven and powered by those legendary N54 and N55 engines, dare I say it, the car has become more civilised in M135 xDrive guise.</p><p>Just like the VAG boys have moved from 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, VW Golf Rs to 2.5-litre, five-cylinder, AudiRS 3s for breaking records. With the new M135 now running the same 2.0-litre B48 four-cylinder powerplant as before, it’s no longer considered a weapon for the BMW guys that want to tear up the streets and dragstrips. Today they are spending stupid money on S58 3.0-litre straight-six powered M2s, M3s and M4s.</p><p>ALSO READ: Box-fresh all-new BMW 1 Series makes dramatic debut</p>New naming strategy<p>A quick lesson in BMW badging might also be in order right now. BMW have dropped the “i” from the naming of their gasoline powered cars because this letter is now reserved for their electric cars like the i4 etc. But the diesel cars still get a “d”, and the plug-in hybrids get an “e” and the mild hybrids don’t crack a mention.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Will rare Volkswagen Citi Golf find new home for a cool R1-million? </p> </p> </p><p>I think these corporate execs have too much free time on their hands like the Audi guys who decided the 30 TFSI and 40 TFSI means something to them and only them. So, when I type M135 and M135i, I am actually referring to two different cars and have not just made a typo.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This is in no way a VW Golf 8 R versus BMW M135 shootout. But almost everybody I spoke to had to chip in and say that the Golf would smoke the M135. So, for what it is worth, these two are separated by mere hundredths of a second here and there at any measured distance. And by less than one kilometre too as you can see from the comparison chart.</p>BMW M135 faster than before<p>This does not mean the BMW M135 is slow by any means. It is in fact now very much back on par with the VW Golf R. And also somewhat quicker than its predecessor despite making less power and torque, while almost weighing in the same. But how? Let me give you the numbers first, so that you too can try figure this out, before I add my two-cents.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BMW-M135-road-test-rear.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Very little separates the times posted by the BMW M135 and VW Golf 8R. Picture: Mark Jones</sub><p>The BMW M135 hit 100km/h in a fraction better than claimed 4.77 seconds, while the previous M135i did this sprint in 5.41 seconds. At the longer 800m mark, the new car is doing 212km/h, while the old one is lagging at 199 km/h. This is an advantage that stays all the way to their electronically limited top speeds of 250 km/h. Even in the roll-on acceleration runs, the new M135 outguns the old M135i.</p><p>For 2025 the F70 BMW M135 xDrive produces 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque. The previous F40 BMW M135i xDrive with the same engine churned out 225kW and 450Nm. 50Nm of lost torque is not easy to overcome, especially when the listed kerb weights are only a mere 5kg in favour of the new car. </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: New BMW 1 Series and 2 Series out to banish doubt further</p>Speed-seven double clutch<p>The power now comes in a bit later, as does the torque. Yes, the power holds a bit longer, but the torque starts running down at the same place on paper. But this alone can’t explain the difference in performance on the road.</p><p>I have only two explanations that make some sort of sense to me. One, put the two cars on a dyno and you might see graphs that indicate different power and torque figures throughout the rev range that differ from the claimed numbers. Two, the change in transmissions from the previous gen’s eight-speed, torque converter back to a seven-speed dual-clutch unit has had a bigger effect on the performance than we thought it would.</p><p>I thought the old transmission was really good, but my off the line data indicates that the dual-clutch set-up gets up and bolts away from torque-converter. And without anything else to work with, unless I got a dud M135i from the manufacturer a few years ago, I am just going to say that the new F70 BMW M135 is quicker than the old F40 M135i. And I have no idea why.</p><p> </p>BMW M135 road test data<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bmw-m135-road-test-data.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) Road Tests Volkswagen Golf </p> BMW M135 a premium pocket rocket that keeps Golf R in check \| The Citizen	查看 5454	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:15:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214030	有图 <p> South Africa will face Zimbabwe in their third T20 tri-series match in Harare on Sunday. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cricket-1-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Proteas stand-in captain Rassie van der Dussen. Picture: Ashley Crowden/AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Being given a chance to express themselves and experiment without too much pressure will ensure the Proteas reap the benefits in the long run, according to stand-in captain Rassie van der Dussen.</p><p>Having replaced former limited overs coach Rob Walter, who stepped down in April, Shukri Conrad was in charge of a white-ball series for the first time on the ongoing tour of Zimbabwe.</p><p>And Van der Dussen, who was standing in for regular skipper Aiden Markram, was pleased that Conrad was using the T20 International tri-series as a platform for the second-string SA squad to try new things that could be important to the team’s success going forward.</p><p>After beating Zimbabwe in their tri-series opener earlier this week, the Proteas went on to lose to New Zealand in their second match in Harare.</p>Not all about immediate results<p>While they hoped to bounce back in their next game against the hosts on Sunday (1pm start) Van der Dussen said the players felt comfortable experimenting with their own games, and as a unit, rather than focusing entirely on the result.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘We were more ruthless’: Hermann says Proteas beat Zimbabwe with the bat </p> </p> </p><p>“I think what Shukri brings in terms of the environment and mindset is that freedom. We’re trying things with freedom, we’re trying things that make sense… and it’s very relaxed and open,” Van der Dussen said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Yes, there’s obviously responsibility and we want to win every match we play, but there is encouragement to be the best version of yourself, play the way you want to play and play the way the team wants to play.”</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cricket-20.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad. Picture: Henry Nicholls/AFP</sub>Looking at the bigger picture<p>Though they fell against New Zealand in their midweek clash, and they would continue to experiment, Van der Dussen felt the Proteas could win their remaining T20 International tri-series games, including next week’s final.</p><p>“We didn’t get it right against New Zealand, but when we get it close to right, the resultis going to go our way,” he said.</p><p>“There were a few positives there (against the Black Caps) – we tried a few things with our batting line-up and a few of the bowlers tried different fields – and this series is largely here for those types of things.</p><p> </p><p>“We’ve spoken at length about how we want to play and how we want to go about it, and the mindset, and the reality is that in that sort of transition you’re going to get it wrong sometimes, and that’s also fine. We keep the bigger picture in mind.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Proteas cricket team Rassie van der Dussen Shukri Conrad </p> Conrad giving Proteas freedom to experiment, says Van der Dussen \| The Citizen	查看 3377	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:30:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214029	有图 <p> A month before Mchunu instructed the unit should be closed, it had reportedly begun working on arresting Sibiya. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Police-minister-Senzo-Mchunu.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu in Cape Town on 20 December 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The task team at the centre of a fight between “on leave” Senzo Mchunu and KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi had reportedly tried to arrest the police minister and deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.</p><p>Mchunu instructed national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to disband the political killing task team in December 2024, suggesting that it did not add value to policing. </p><p>However, a month before the closure instructions were given, it had reportedly begun working on arresting Sibiya. </p><p>City Press sources within the security cluster said task team members had approached prosecutors in Gauteng and later Mpumalanga to secure a warrant of arrest.</p><p>“Last month, the police members who were travelling in a Mercedes-Benz V-class Kombi tried to obtain an arrest warrant from the director of public prosecutions for both Sibiya and Mchunu but were turned away. They were told that there was insufficient evidence that warranted arrest,” a source told the paper.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> JMPD officers arrested for extortion and corruption </p> </p> </p><p>Masemola confirmed earlier this month that he had not acted on the order to disband the unit, while it is unclear if his deputy, Sibiya, had done so on his behalf.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In explosive allegations two weeks ago, Mkhwanazi claimed the task team had been shut down due to political interference and alleged that top police officials, including Mchunu, were linked to dodgy businessmen and alleged criminal syndicates. Mchunu denied these allegations and a judicial commission of inquiry has been established to investigate the claims.</p><p>The minister and Sibiya have been placed on special leave amid the allegations.</p><p>Mchunu was defiant on Friday, telling ANC supporters that black generals in the police had been placed there by the ANC, and suggesting they should be grateful to the party for their positions.</p><p>“The ANC appointed black generals so that we also have generals in the army and in the police. They should not trample on this opportunity they were given by the ANC,” Mchunu said.</p><p> </p><p>“They got this opportunity through blood and sweat. There are those who deserved to wear those mantles and camouflage uniforms, but they are dead and they never got that opportunity. They died in the struggle.</p><p>ALSO READ: Digs at Mkhwanazi? Black generals must not trample on opportunity ANC gave them, says Mchunu</p>‘That will be the end of all of us’<p>Speaking to broadcasterNewzroom Afrika, Mchunu also warned against a person acting as both accuser and judge.</p><p>“The day South Africa allows one person, whoever it is, to suspect someone and then investigate them, and then become a prosecutor, and then a judge, and issue a verdict all in one place. That would be the direct reversal of what the struggle for justice is about.</p><p> </p><p>“That will be the end of all of us in the country,” he said.</p><p>Mchunu said the justice system allowed allegations to be made, but had a system in place to test the claims and for the accused to defend themselves.</p><p>“It is fair to wait for the commission to deliberate. I support what the president decided. It is fair and square.”</p>Mchunu ‘not immune’ from prosecution<p>Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave has sparked fierce debate, with the MK party taking the matter to court and calling for the minister to be fired.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:MK party takes Ramaphosa to ConCourt over Mchunu special leave decision</p><p>There are also concerns that while he is on leave, Mchunu’s influence in the police may impede the investigation.</p><p>Parliament’s legal advisor,advocate Andile Tetyana,said on Wednesday that Mchunu’s leave did not grant him immunity.</p><p>“Minister Mchunu is not clothed with legal immunity by virtue of him being on special leave. We know for a fact now that he will be a material witness in the work of the commission and should criminal misconduct be found on his part, he will be charged and prosecuted,” he told parliament on Wednesday.</p><p> </p><p>Ramaphosa has defended his decision, saying punitive action against Mchunu would set a dangerous precedent.</p><p>“These allegations are serious. They are also untested.</p><p>“It is therefore necessary that we establish the facts through an independent, credible and thorough process so that we can ensure accountability and safeguard public confidence in the police service,” he said in Parliament this week.</p><p>NOW READ:‘Get your popcorn factory ready’ — McKenzie willing to testify at the commission into Mkhwanazi allegations</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Police Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya </p> Disbanded police task team 'tried to arrest Mchunu and Sibiya' \| The Citizen	查看 5193	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:32:21 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214028	有图 <p> Yakub Ahmed Suleman Bhikhu evaded arrest for 6 years until he was apprehended. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Transnet-Unions.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A Gauteng businessman has been jailed for an effective five years in connection with R66 million Transnet fraud.</p><p>Yakub Ahmed Suleman Bhikhu and his company, Homix (Pty), appeared in the Pretoria Regional Court on Friday, where the sentence was handed down.</p>Conviction<p>Bhikhu and Homix were convicted on 81 counts, which include fraud, forgery, uttering, money laundering, and contravention of the Tax Administration Act.</p><p>The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson, Hent Mamothame, said Bhikhu pleaded guilty to all charges levelled against him and his company.</p><p>“He was sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment, of which five years were suspended for five years, effectively compelling him to serve five years in prison. He was further ordered to reimburse an amount of R300 000 to Transnet, which he received as gratification”.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ARVs not found in Gauteng drinking water, says Rand Water </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Transnet executives Molefe, Gama and two others granted bail [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p> </p>Homix<p>Mamothema said Bhikhu’s company was sentenced to a fine of R500 000, which was suspended on condition that it does not commit a similar offence.</p><p>“This conviction is as a result of the commissioning of the 81 offences by Bhiku and his company during the period 2012 and 2015, valued at approximately R66 million, which was a loss to Transnet”.</p>State capture<p>According to the IDAC, Bhikhu opened accounts at various banks and forex entities on behalf of Homix, where he was the sole director at the time.</p><p>Payments stemming from Transnet were then deposited into these accounts and distributed to various individuals and entities by using fraudulent paperwork to facilitate illicit imports and exports.</p><p> </p><p>In the process, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), and various private entities and banks were defrauded to allow the export of currency, which was proven to be illegal.</p>Arrest<p>Mamothame said Bhikhu was informed of the matter against him in about 2017.</p><p>“He then evaded arrest for 6 years until he was apprehended on the border whilst trying to enter Botswana. He has been in custody since his arrest and conviction.”</p><p>“The NPA’s IDAC welcomes the conviction and the direct imprisonment, coming from evidence that was presented in the State Capture Commission and further investigated by IDAC and its stakeholders in the law enforcement fraternity,” Mamothame said.</p><p> </p><p>Mamothame added that this collaborative effort lays the basis for the efforts put in place to “crack the complex state capture cases and other fraud and corruption cases that IDAC is responsible for.”</p><p>ALSO READ:Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama arrested for R93m Transnet corruption</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics businessman fraud Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) State Capture Transnet </p> Gauteng businessman jailed for R66 million Transnet fraud	查看 3358	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:39:14 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214027	有图 <p> Scottie Scheffler is well-positioned to win his fourth Major on Sunday, as he goes into the final round of the Open with a four-shot lead. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Scheffler-betting-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Scottie Scheffler of the United States leads the Open by four going into the final round. Picture: Pedro Salado/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>If you’re looking to make a few extra bucks, it’s probably not the wisest decision to back Scottie Scheffler to win the Open Championship at Royal Portrush on Sunday.</p><p>The American is the hot favourite to go all the way on Sunday after playing superb golf over the first three days. He is 14-under-par, four shots better off than his nearest rival.</p><p>According to Betway, the 29-year-old is at 1.05 to win his fourth Major. Should he triumph on Sunday it would be his second Major of the year after also winning the PGA Championship in May.</p><p>He won the Masters in 2022 and 2024.</p><p>Any other bet for the winner on Sunday will be more lucrative, but what are the chances of Haotong Li, currently second, or even Rory McIlroy, tied fourth, getting the job done, ahead of Scheffler?</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> How much money Scheffler and the SA golfers won at the Open Championship </p> </p> </p><p>Li is at 6.60 to win, while McIlroy, who won the Masters in April and is six shots back, is at 6.90. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Matthew Fitzpatrick is at 7.95 while defending champion Xander Schauffele, who is seven shots adrift of Scheffler, is at 23.30.</p><p>In fact, so confident are Betway of Scheffler winning they’re offering 1.80 that he’ll win by four shots or more. A one-shot win is at 5.50 and playoff victory at 9.95. </p><p>These Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Open championship </p> Scheffler hot favourite to win Open Championship \| The Citizen	查看 1974	《公民报》	2025-07-20 13:54:41 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214026	有图 <p> "We’re just four regular guys who love music." </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lefokolodi.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Punk rock meant to play loud. Lefokolodi. Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It’s lekker, it’s loud and its moshable. It’s punk that’s let of some steam and what Nine Inch Nails would sound like if it were on steroids. </p><p>The music is good, and what makes it even better is that you know, for sure, your parents would ask you to turn it down, because it’s that good.</p><p>Joburg outfit Lefokolodi’s music is road rage and a slap of protest in between humour and deep thinking.</p><p>The band’s young EP The Milk Was Finished Because We Were Thirsty is now available on all major streaming platforms. It’s not streaming, really. It’s tsunami-ing your senses with grinding guitars and rock and roll, like it should be,</p><p>He was a line ranger musician looking to make a home, and guitarist Shinesh Ramballi wanted to start a band. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Mlindo The Vocalist releases his long-awaited album on Mandela Day as a way of ‘giving back’ </p> </p> </p><p>He had no scene connections, no network, and did what any guitarist in his position would. He went to Marshall Music in Woodmead, Johannesburg and tried to recruit strangers. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“No one gave me the time of day,” he said. “So, I just started playing through some amps. Loudly.” </p><p>Two guys noticed while browsing, liked what they heard, and suggested he speak to a drummer named Yakean.</p>He was looking for a band<p>Quickly, a jam session was set up, but before it happened, Shinesh got a message from someone called Lerato. “He was a bassist looking to start a band,” he said. “He and Yakean knew each other from a project they called Headmistress.”</p><p>They met up. They played. It worked. </p><p> </p><p>“The chemistry was instant,” Shinesh said. “We decided to start a band on the spot.” </p><p>To christen their new collective, Lerato had a notebook filled with band name ideas. One stood out. “Lefokolodi,” said Shinesh. “It means millipede in Sotho.”</p><p>What they did not realise at the time was that Lerato could also sing. </p><p>“We went through a few vocalists,” he said. “But no one was right. Then we heard Lerato do vocals. That was it.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Roger Waters: The Wall’ is an epic watch of powerful music</p><p>The final piece was Sidney. </p><p>“We were adamant. It had to be Sidney, who was in a band called Drumfish. He is on bass,” said Shinesh.</p><p>The band members go by their first names. They all have day jobs, too. The line-up has been consistent since then with Lerato on vocals, Shinesh on guitar, Sidney on bass, and Yakean on drums. </p><p> </p><p>“We’re just four regular guys who love music.” </p><p>They rehearse weekly and record when they can afford to do so. </p><p>“We self-fund everything,” said Shinesh. “There’s no label. No manager. No one is telling us what to do. It’s just us.”</p>Hard rock roots<p>The EP is not a concept project, even though it may sound like one. </p><p> </p><p>“These are just songs we wrote over the last few years,” said Shinesh. “It was not planned. It just happened to fit.”</p><p>The tracks are true to their hard rock roots, and Shinesh ran through some of the emotional logistics of the somewhat cheekily named songs. </p><p>Butt Hurt deals with heartbreak. </p><p>“It’s about unrequited love. The kind that leaves you angry and frustrated.” </p><p>Mozzie takes aim at social performance. </p><p>“It’s about people who pretend to be perfect and look down on those who are not,” he said. “Trying to live up to that standard sucks you dry.”</p><p>The track Snake Dick is a confidence anthem with a sharp edge. </p><p>“It’s about knowing your worth and how that upsets people. The ‘b**ches’ we refer to are the ones who fear confidence. Also, we just wanted to have fun with hip hop.” </p><p>8 Tit Bitties is a track about self-acceptance. “Learning to love yourself, even the bits you do not like. It’s about survival, really.”</p>There’s a weed anthem<p>Za Za is what he called their weed anthem. </p><p>“A love song to marijuana. And the community it creates,” said Shinesh. “It’s about ease, honesty, a sense of peace. And it’s just us appreciating the culture we’re a part of.”</p><p>They record the same way they write. He said it’s done collectively and without overthinking it. “Ninety-nine percent of our music comes from jamming,” he said. “Someone brings an idea, and we build on it.”</p><p>They have been called punk, post-punk, grunge-adjacent and a bunch of other things. The band do not care. </p><p>“That label came from other people. We are not trying to fit into anything.” </p><p>Authenticity matters more to them than genre.</p><p>“Rock is not mainstream like it used to be, but people still connect with it,” he said. </p><p>Their songs are noisy, riff-heavy, and deliberately unpolished. </p><p>“We’re not interested in clean,” he said. “It has to be loud, honest and true to us.”</p><p>NOW READ: We listened to Katy Perry’s latest album, but you don’t have to</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics music rock </p> Lefokolodi: Play it freaking loud \| The Citizen	查看 5284	《公民报》	2025-07-20 14:00:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214025	有图 <p> The country has never had so many athletes competing on the international track and field circuit. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/athletics.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso is one of four SA athletes among the top five of their events in the Diamond League standings. Picture: Cecilia van Bers/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>There have been golden periods when South Africa has had more quality at the highest level of international track and field, but athletics in this country is experiencing unprecedented depth.</p><p>On Tuesday, there were a total of 16 athletes competing at World Athletics Continental Tour meetings in Switzerland and Italy.</p><p>We also have 70 youth and junior athletes competing this week at the African U18 and U20 Championships, and next week a full national squad will turn out at the World Student Games.</p><p>On top of this, we’ve never had so many athletes competing on the top-flight Diamond League circuit.</p><p>At the Rabat leg of the series earlier this season we had 10 South Africans competing at one meeting. There have been seasons in which we haven’t had 10 athletes competing throughout the entire Diamond League campaign.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Hats off to Caster, one of our finest </p> </p> </p><p>In order to improve the quality at the top and rake in more medals at major global championships, increasing the depth is key.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Diamond League performances<p>Already we’re seeing the benefits of this, with four South African athletes lying in the top five of their events in the Diamond League standings.</p><p>Akani Simbine is top of the table in the men’s 100m event, Prudence Sekgodiso is in second place in the women’s 800m, Jo-Ane du Plessis is lying second in the women’s javelin throw, and Zakithi Nene is fifth in the men’s 400m.</p><p>The depth in sprinting has also made a big difference in boosting our relay teams, with the nation showcasing its strength at the World Athletics Relays earlier this year where the SA squad picked up three medals (including two gold).</p><p>Hopefully some of these athletes and relay teams can carry their form through to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, where they will be gunning for podium places.</p><p> </p>Group effort<p>The sport is in a good space at the moment, thanks to support from Sascoc (through its Operation Excellence programme) and Athletics South Africa (which has organised multiple relay camps in recent years).</p><p>Coaches are also playing an important role, with pockets of excellence emerging across the country, while the athletes’ agents also deserve credit for getting so many individuals into top-tier and lower-tier international meetings.</p><p>As long as the depth continues to improve, there will be a rise in quality, and considering the talent we have coming through, things are looking good in the long-term build-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics athletics Columns diamond league </p> OPINION: Increased depth in South African athletics is raising the standard \| The Citizen	查看 3278	《公民报》	2025-07-20 14:00:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214024	有图 <p> Why are those platforms not playing ball, and why does it take going to court to force them to — especially when it’s about protecting children? </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Beware-of-these-social-media-scams.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>For illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>As the legal upper guardian of all children, the high court really delivered in its action against Meta. </p><p>It’s frightening that the Digital Law Company had to go to court to deal with Instagram profiles and WhatsApp channels disseminating child sexual content, but I guess some privacy is more important than others?</p><p>Take nothing away from the massive achievement this is for protecting children, and thank goodness for the existence of the Digital Law Company, which ran this matter with urgency.</p>What are social media giants doing to stop the filth?<p>This is a victory to be celebrated. </p><p>Once the dust settles, the difficult questions need to be put to the social media giants: why was going to court necessary?</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> No one came forward to complain about EFF’s celebration, argues defence in Malema case </p> </p> </p><p>Our cyber laws really do go a long way in making these kinds of activities criminal and placing legal obligations on those who have control over the platforms to prevent and report. Not only do we have laws for these things, but the user policies of these platforms also prohibit child sexual content.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>So even if South Africa was blind to the existence of child abuse, which thankfully it is not, these platforms are self-obligated to deal with the matter.</p><p>And yet, here we are, having to take up court time to deal with something that should never have happened, and when it did, should have taken less than a phone call to remove.</p>Let police and prosecutors work<p>What I’m so appreciative of is that the focus on the settlement agreement turned order doesn’t allow for the immediate publicity of the details of the perpetrators. </p><p>This may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually in line with a well-considered standard of care. Sometimes, the children involved can be identified when the accused is identified, and sometimes, there is collateral reputational damage to innocent people when names are simply released.</p><p> </p><p>Allowing the specialised investigative unit and prosecuting authority to build a case will likely eventually reveal the names, but in a responsible way that will take into consideration the welfare of the kids and the possibility of re-traumatising them.</p><p>But again, why did the court need to get involved? Why is there a need for a hotline between the Digital Law Company and Meta? As great a result as that is, why must it come down to reporting before anything is done?</p><p>If Google can identify that I have an illegal copy of The Jungle Book on my GDrive, I don’t think it’s a far stretch to build AI models that can detect language that suggests child pornography or abuse. </p><p>Make it make sense why a legal team has to run to court to protect children from people who are not only breaking the law, but also breaching the terms and conditions of the platforms they’re using to hurt children.</p><p> </p><p>Why are those platforms not playing ball, and why does it take going to court to force them to … especially in the interest of protecting children?</p><p>Perhaps they don’t want the bad publicity, or perhaps they don’t want to admit that things are as bad as they are.</p><p>ALSO READ: Meta complies, shuts down Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels posting sexual content of SA school children</p><p>Here’s a different suggestion. </p><p> </p><p>Nobody is going to argue against the existence of bad people. Bad people will always be around. I think that’s something we can safely say society has accepted a long time ago.</p><p>If we can admit that, then there’s no reason why Meta can’t say we want to keep bad people off our platforms. There’s no reputational damage to any platform for accepting that sometimes they’ll get some awful person as a user, but then they apply their terms of service, report the person, and now that person is locked up.</p><p>We already know creeps are on every available platform. That’s not going to be what causes the reputational damage in future. What will cause reputational damage is knowing that those platforms will try to put their own name before the safety of our children.</p><p>Emma, Ben, Rorke. Take a number of bows, and thanks for putting in the effort to protect our kids, even when you shouldn’t have to.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Parents, use these Instagram tools to keep your teens safe online</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Court Editor’s Choice pornography Social Media </p> Why do courts need to protect children? \| The Citizen	查看 4951	《公民报》	2025-07-20 14:30:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214023	有图 <p> From "tutor" to Gauteng hospitals board member, seemingly only on political connections. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/South-Rand-Hospital.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>South Rand Hospital in Johannesburg. Image used for illustration.Picture: Alberton Record</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Fresh concerns of cronyism have rocked the Gauteng health sector after the reported appointment of several ANC Youth League (ANCYL) leaders to hospital boards in the province.</p><p>As hospitals battle overcrowding, understaffing, corruption, low morale and fierce battles over who should get health care, those tasked with managing the crisis were allegedly not hired for their expertise or experience but because of party connections.</p><p>An unnamed ANCYL member told The Sunday Times that “comrades were encouraged to apply”, with the party promising to “lobby” for them.</p><p>Those appointed include Gauteng youth league deputy secretaryZiyanda Ncuru, deputy chair Jennifer Latifi, and Tshwane regional secretary Onkgopotse Thompson-Peete. </p><p>Provincial Executive Committee members Masabata Ramollo, Thabo Matome Twayise, Ashley Mabasa and Vuyisile Plaatjie were also listed, as was ANCYL member Khumo Thandeka.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Emails’ reveal Nkabane misled Parliament over Seta scandal – but insisted it wasn’t intentional </p> </p> </p>Paid for their expertise<p>Some of those appointed hold accounting and transport management qualifications, while others’ only listed qualifications were “tutor”.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They will reportly receive around R10 000 for each meeting they attend.</p>Nkabane 2.0<p>Asenior provincial government official said it was like “Nkabane 2.0″, in reference to the saga around Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s appointment of the Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) board.</p><p>The minister appointed several ANC-linked officials to the board, including minerals minister Gwede Mantashe‘s son, and several other fellow partyassociates. She withdrew the appointments, but not before digging in her heels and appearing to mislead parliament.</p><p>She told MPs that the selections were made by an “independent” panel chaired by advocate Terry Motau, who later denied any involvement in the process.</p><p> </p><p>Higher Education chief director for Seta coordination Mabuza Ngubane was also listed on the panel but told parliament on Friday that he had not accepted the appointment, attended any panel meetings or screened any candidates.</p><p>The rest of the panel included officials from the department of higher education, including Nkabane’s chief of staff Nelisiwe Semane and advisor Asisipho Solani.</p><p>Nkabane remains in office despite significant pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend or fire her.</p><p>The DA has laid a criminal complaint against the minister and also reported her to both the public protector and parliament’s ethics committee.</p><p> </p><p>Additional reporting by Molefe Seeletsa</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) hospital Nobuhle Nkabane </p> R10k just to show up: Fear of 'Nkabane 2.0' as ANC Youth League leaders get hospital board positions \| The Citizen	查看 3236	《公民报》	2025-07-20 14:40:34 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214022	有图 <p> Pandor reflected on Mandela’s life, his values, and the kind of world he envisioned. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Naledi-Pandor.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor delivering the keynote address at the official UN commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day in New York on Friday. Picture: Nelson Mandela Foundation. </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>As South Africans marked Nelson Mandela Day on Friday, former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor called on world leaders to follow in the steps of Madiba by being “good troublemakers.”</p><p>Pandor delivered the keynote address at the official UN commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day in New York on Mandela Day. </p>‘Mandela a troublemaker’<p>Speaking in her role as the chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Pandor reflected on Mandela’s life, his values, and the kind of world he envisioned.</p><p>“While we all, with great affection, refer to President Mandela’s first name as ‘Nelson’, the name that he was actually given at birth was ‘Rolihlahla’. In isiXhosa, which was Mandela’s mother tongue, the colloquial meaning of Rolihlahla is ‘troublemaker’”.</p><p>She explained that while ‘Rolihlahla’ directly meant ‘shake the tree’, the isiXhosa name given to Madiba was ‘troublemaker.’</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng Hospitals achieve record 806 surgeries on Mandela Day </p> </p> </p><p>“Mandela was a troublemaker. The kind of good troublemaker that we need more of in the world today, and the kind that we will continue to need well into the future. The kind of troublemaker that some people did not always love because he pushed for an equality that we should all enjoy and for the overcoming of a system of oppression which was called convenient and profitable to some,” said Pandor.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As South Africans marked Nelson Mandela Day on Friday, former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor called on world leaders to follow in the steps of Madiba by being “good troublemakers.” #MandelaDay @TheCitizen_News pic.twitter.com/StEWOa9Hqx</p>— 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 20, 2025 <p>ALSO READ: ‘They never stopped’ – Naledi Pandor continues to receive threats</p>‘Fierce man’<p>Pandor said Mandela was a fierce man on matters of justice.</p><p>“He pushed for a kind of equality and the overcoming of a system of oppression that was convenient and profitable to some, a system that was defeated in South Africa, but which has yet to be eradicated globally.”</p><p> </p>SA’s freedom<p>Pandor told guests, including United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres, about the role the UN played in South Africa’s struggle for freedom.</p><p>“The United Nations steered us to freedom, stood against apartheid domination not through arms, but through bringing its undeniable moral weight into combat against injustice. That boldness, that courage is needed more and more today, and we hope as we remember and honour President Mandela, we recall his words, “It is in your hands.”</p>What would Madiba say?<p>Pandor said the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which she now chairs, often gets asked what Mandela would say or do on certain issues if he were alive today.</p><p>“We, too, ask this question of ourselves. In the context of my call here today, the question arises – What kind of world would he be prepared to make good trouble for? Drawing on his life and work, and personal reflections, we believe that it would be a just world.</p><p> </p><p>“A world where justice does not kneel to the rich and powerful; where our collective upliftment takes precedence over individual privilege; where the benefits and burdens of our society are equally shared; where our privilege and personal biases do not sway us from being just; and where our like or dislike of someone does not hinder us from doing what is right in relation to them. This is the kind of world that we need to make good trouble for,” Pandor said.</p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: ‘SA showing world we have embraced constitutional democracy’ − Pandor</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Mandela Day Naledi Pandor Nelson Mandela (Madiba) Nelson Mandela Foundation United Nations (UN) </p> Pandor calls on leaders to be good 'troublemakers' like Madiba	查看 4516	《公民报》	2025-07-20 14:48:31 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214021	有图 <p> The past five years showed South African consumers that an emergency can happen at any time and that it could happen to each one of us. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Emergency-fund.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Emergency funds are top of mind for many consumers since the implementation of the two-pot retirement system in September last year, as the system was designed to give consumers a little access to their retirement savings in the case of emergencies.</p><p>Christiaan Coetzee, CEO of FinFix, says South Africans are under growing financial pressure, with households increasingly running out of money before month-end. </p><p>“Savings remain low, with consumers saying they would not be able to cover an emergency expense of R10 000 without borrowing or selling something.</p><p>“These sobering realities highlight one key financial truth: without an emergency fund, many consumers are one crisis away from economic freefall. Whether it is a medical emergency, job loss, or an unexpected car repair, financial disruptions are inevitable. The real question is: How prepared are you if a problem arises today?</p><p>“With South Africa’s official unemployment rate at 32.9% and inflation eating into disposable incomes, even a minor financial disruption can trigger a downward spiral of debt, defaults, or worse, total financial collapse.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> How can you save when you use 75% of your income to pay debts? </p> </p> </p><p>Coetzee points out that emergency funds serve as a financial shock absorber, providing peace of mind and preventing the need to turn to high-interest debt or predatory lenders in times of crisis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Here’s why you need an emergency fund – and it’s not to buy new golf clubs</p>How much should you save for an emergency?<p>Coetzee says a common rule of thumb suggests that to be financially safe you should aim to set aside 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses for emergency needs. These funds are intended to cover unexpected expenses or income disruptions.</p><p>He says there are two primary reasons to dip into your emergency fund: spending shocks and income shocks.</p><p>“Spending shocks refer to relatively common, unanticipated expenses that might include costs such as unforeseen healthcare needs, home repairs, or other urgent, unplanned expenditures. To prepare for potential spending shocks, experts recommend saving at least half a month’s worth of living expenses as a starting point.</p><p> </p><p>“Income shocks occur less frequently but tend to have a more significant impact. These include situations such as sudden job loss or a substantial decline in income. To safeguard against income shocks, many financial experts advise maintaining enough money in your emergency fund to cover 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses.”</p><p>When should you use your emergency fund? Coetzee says deciding whether to use your emergency fund can be tricky. </p><p>“While it exists to provide financial relief during challenging times, it is crucial to use it wisely.</p><p>ALSO READ: How to build your emergency financial safety net</p><p> </p>What constitutes a real emergency?<p>To determine if a situation qualifies as a true emergency, he says you must ask yourself these questions:</p>Is the expense unexpected?Is it necessary?Is it urgent?<p>“If the answer to all three questions is “yes,” it may be appropriate to use a portion of your emergency fund. However, avoid dipping into your savings for non-essential or discretionary expenses, as this could undermine the purpose of the fund.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Two-pot retirement system: rather set up a separate emergency fund</p>How to start an emergency fund<p>Coetzee says even if you live pay cheque to pay cheque, starting an emergency fund is still possible by:</p><p> </p>Setting up an automatic transfer on payday into a separate savings account. Even R100 per month builds momentum.Identifying small, recurring expenses you can eliminate, such as unused subscriptions, takeaways, or impulse buys.Considering starting with a micro-goal. Aim for your first R1 000, then grow from there. Note that bonuses, tax refunds or birthday money can give your fund a healthy boost.Consider using high-interest savings tools such as a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a notice deposit account to keep your emergency fund separate and growing. </p> <p> Read more on these topics emergency fund saving </p> Can you really afford another emergency?	查看 4614	《公民报》	2025-07-20 16:00:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214020	有图 <p> The three suspects, aged between 49 and 55, will appear in court on charges of theft and defeating the ends of justice. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/handcuffs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Meant to uphold law and order in the county, two police officers will soon be in the dock in Limpopo for looting.</p><p>The officer and a cleaner stationed at Modimolle were arrested after they were found with stolen goods from a truck accident on Monday, 14 July.</p><p>A delivery truck transporting several pallets of washing powder reportedly lost control and veered off the road, causing some of its cargo to spill onto the roadside.</p><p>As several vehicles stopped and people started looting the washing powder, the two officers pulled up in a marked police car.</p><p>“Reports suggest that the driver pleaded with them to assist in stopping the looting, but instead, the officers allegedly joined in, loading a significant amount of washing powder into the SA Police Service (Saps) vehicle before driving off, leaving the driver behind as the looting continued,” added provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> JMPD officers arrested for extortion and corruption </p> </p> </p><p>The driver reported the incident, leading to an in-depth investigation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>On Friday, police conducted a search, recovering some of the stolen goods at the home of one of the police officers. The investigation also linked a cleaner to the crime. </p><p>The three suspects, aged between 49 and 55, will appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 21 July, on charges of theft and defeating the ends of justice.</p><p>More arrests are expected.</p>Sad when officers break the law<p>Limpopo police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe condemned the involvement of Saps employees in criminal activities:</p><p> </p><p>“It is extremely disheartening when those entrusted with upholding the law violate that trust. </p><p>“Corruption and criminal behaviour within the ranks of the Saps will not be tolerated. We are committed to ensuring accountability at all levels,” said Hadebe.</p><p>ALSO READ: Disbanded police task team ‘tried to arrest Mchunu and Sibiya’</p>Commission of inquiry into rot within the police<p>The arrests come as President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of widespread corruption and collusion with criminal syndicates within the police force.</p><p> </p><p>KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi earlier this month made several explosive allegations against high-ranking officials, including minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, of political interference and corruption.</p><p>Both Mchunu and Sibiya have been placed on special leave.</p><p>NOW READ:MK party takes Ramaphosa to ConCourt over Mchunu special leave decision</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crime looting Police </p> Police officers and Saps cleaner arrested for looting washing powder \| The Citizen	查看 3140	《公民报》	2025-07-20 16:00:25 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214019	有图 <p> Battle royal as racing season comes to a climax. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Horses-betting.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It’s a right (or real?) royal battle of the definite articles: Dave The King versus The Real Prince.</p><p>The former (the monarch) has his nose in front of the latter (pretender to the throne) in ante-post betting for next weekend’s HKJC Champions’ Cup at Greyville.</p><p>But what will happen on the turf at Greyville on Sunday 28 July?</p><p>Mike and Mathew de Kock-trained Dave The King is available at 3.20, with Dean Kannemeyer’s The Real Prince at 3.50.</p><p>The Grade 1 R1.5-million Champion’s Cup is Race 8 on the card of the final major fixture of the 2024/25 racing season.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Rachel, Savannah and a Kiwi whisper </p> </p> </p><p>The super-smart De Kock team have stuck exactly to the plan that was so successful for their gelding in the 2024 Champions; Season: a pipe-opening 1500m Pinnacle Stakes win at Scottsville, then victory in the 1600m Gold Challenge. What they need for a mirror image campaign is another 1800m Champions’ Cup.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Real Prince’s build-up to this race has been very different – but that doesn’t mean Kannemeyer isn’t a canny operator.</p><p>The four-year-old’s 2025 season was geared to winning the Durban July – which he duly did – with clever dodges around lurking handicappers. A Champs’ Cup would be icing on the cake, but no-one would be surprised if he managed it.</p><p>With just 10 races on his record, The Real Prince has been relatively lightly raced and he shows every indication of having improvement to come.</p>Betway’s ante-post odds:<p>Dave The King – R3.20</p><p>The Real Prince – R3.50</p><p>Fire Attack, See It Again, Gladatorian, Royal Victory – R8.00</p><p>Montien, Son Of Raj – R20</p><p>Litigation – R51.00</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics horse racing news </p> When Prince takes on King \| The Citizen	查看 2069	《公民报》	2025-07-20 16:01:00 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214018	有图 <p> Mlindo The Vocalist released his long-awaited album "Uhambo The Journey" on Mandela Day. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mlindo-The-Vocalist-new-album.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Mlindo The Vocalist has released a new album, Uhambio, The Journey. Picture: Mlindo the Vocalist.Facebook</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>After being unsatisfied with the mixing of two songs, Mlindo The Vocalist decided to push back the release date of his album from June to July.</p><p>Mandela Day seemed the right time to give his fans the music they’ve long been waiting for.</p><p>“When we moved it to July I just thought since the 18th is Mandela Day, it’s about giving back to the community…and people have been asking for the album, so I thought why not,” Mlindo The Vocalist tells The Citizen.</p><p>The musician also went into the community to do charity work in Alexandra together with other artists, for Mandela Day.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by sonymusicafrica (@sonymusicafrica)</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> KZN woman arrested for R120 000 illicit alcohol </p> </p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Real name Lindokuhle Mgedezi, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter released his third studio album, Uhambo The Journey. </p><p>The title refers to Mlindo’s past few years, during which he took a step back from the limelight to focus on himself.</p><p>“I took a break in music to focus on myself as a person because sometime you can get lost as a person in this industry,” shares Mlindo.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘It’s a kiss; there was no nudity’: L-Tido responds after YouTube restricts episode visibility</p><p> </p>Mlindo dealing with fame<p>Mlindo released his debut album Emakhaya in 2018. The album was certified platinum by RiSA and it racked up almost 45 million streams just under a year after its release.</p><p>Emakhaya is the most-streamed album by a South African solo artist on Spotify.</p><p>This saw him experience resounding success at just the age of 23, which attracted bad company, he said.</p><p>At the height of his career, Mlindo had one of his lowest moments when he went viral for being drunk and struggling to perform on stage at a 2020 gig in Tshwane, where he says one of his close friends put something in his drink.</p><p> </p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Lindokuhle Mgedezi (@mlindothevocalist)</p><p>“The time when I got spiked, that was the hardest thing to deal with. It was something that was not in my control… it’s like they were teaching me a lesson or something. I thought I was accepting a drink from a friend, it was out of love from my side, however, they were on another mission,” he says.</p><p>Reflecting on that period of his life, he says he would have probably handled things differently if he had had a mentor.</p><p> </p><p>“I think it was a mentorship thing. I didn’t have the right people to advise me at the time,” he said.</p><p>Mlindo received support from industry peers, such as Sjava and Somizi, during his time away, who would call to check on his well-being.</p><p>“I’m grateful for that and I wish they continue doing that for other young artists who have just come into the industry because it’s not easy when you’re alone.”</p><p>“I’m grown now, I’ve learnt my lessons. The love of music is still there…but more than anything, I have grown over the last few years.”</p><p> </p><p>Part of those lessons was mending his relationship with DJ Maphorisa, with whom he had a fallout. </p><p>The pair’s dispute stemmed from accusations of betrayal and backstabbing, with Maphorisa claiming Mlindo and his manager cut him out of a deal.</p><p>“Maphorisa and I got on a call, and we ironed things out. I told him I had no issues with him, and all that was said didn’t come from me,” shares Mlindo.</p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: ‘Come get me, I am not above the law’ — Kelly Khumalo hits back at Advocate Teffo’s Senzo Meyiwa murder claims</p>Music<p>Even during his sabbatical, Mlindo’s debut album remained in the top ten most-streamed albums in South African.</p><p>“I’m grateful to the people who stream the music. This made me feel good about myself, that the music we made was timeless. To actually go through those years, where other people were releasing music but we’re still in the top 10 most streamed albums since 2018-it really motivated me,” Mlindo said.</p><p>“The music is helping people. We don’t just make music for clubs, but we make music that heals people with things they’re going through.”</p><p>During his adversity, Mlindo was listening to a variety of music to help him heal.</p><noscript></noscript><p>“I could say Simphiwe Dana played a role, Sjava’s music and a lot of Sun-El Musician’s music. Also, something that I never listened to growing up but that I stared listening to a lot was gospel music,” he shared.</p><p>He adds that Dana’s Zandisile album from 2004 is one he listens to a lot. </p><p>“It’s been on my playlist since lockdown and it remains there.”</p><p>Mlindo says listening to Zandisile inspired the direction of his new album, which has more live music.</p><p>“I was experimenting with a lot of different sounds. In terms of the message, it’s still like the Mlindo that fans love, but in terms of sound, there’s improvement because I was going for something with a North African feel.”</p><p>NOW READ: Lauryn Hill and sons to headline 12th edition of Delicious Festival</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics alcohol Mandela Day music Spotify streaming </p> Mlindo The Vocalist releases his long-awaited album on Mandela Day as a way of ‘giving back’ \| The Citizen	查看 5814	《公民报》	2025-07-20 16:24:15 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214017	有图 <p> TV’s have become more featured-packed and gone are the days when there were intense battles for the remote. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-TV.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Samsung unveiled a series of new TV’s. Picture: The Citizen. </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>As mobile phones continue to evolve at a rapid pace, with artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly integrated into devices, the humble television has also evolved to the point where you can now control your TV with your Samsung smartwatch and even take care of your pet dog or cat. </p><p>No, we are not kidding. If you thought this was a plot from a sci-fi movie, think again, because it’s reality: Samsung has unveiled just such a TV at an event held at Samsung DQX in Fourways, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.</p>Competition<p>TVs have become more feature-packed, and the days of intense battles for the remote are gone.</p><p>From Samsung to Skyworth, TCL, LG, and many others, innovative technology has grown at a rapid pace, making sitting in front of the TV on a Saturday afternoon and catching the latest Formula Grand Prix or the world champion Springboks taking on the All Blacks a surreal experience.</p><p>Samsung South Africa announced the availability of its 2025 Samsung 8K and 4K Neo QLED Mini LED series, which are taking the competition in a very competitive market.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren Racing – where sound meets speed </p> </p> </p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Samsung-TV.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript></p><p>ALSO READ: World Television Day: How TV has evolved since the 1930s [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p> </p>Features<p>The lineup offers impressive visuals and immersive sound, and is the first to feature Samsung Vision AI1, with smarter, adaptive features.</p><p>Samsung Vision AI pairs AI-enhanced picture and sound, and you can even control your TV with hand motions.</p><p>The ‘Universal gestures’ feature allows you to connect your Galaxy smartwatch to your Samsung TV over Wi-Fi via the SmartThings app so you can wave your wrist around to control a mouse pointer or make a fist to go back to the previous screen.</p><p>Samsung Vision AI pairs AI-enhanced picture and sound and you can even control your TV with hand motions. @TheCitizen_News pic.twitter.com/5SeVgtlDrL</p><p> </p>— 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 20, 2025 Pet care <p>Via the SmartThings app, your pets have also not been excluded.</p><p>Samsung’s TVs have ‘Pet Care’, allowing you to remotely switch your TV on to play your cat or dog’s favourite content while you are away from home.</p><p>It also allows households to create custom profiles and receive content recommendations curated to their needs and preferences.</p>Karoke<p>If you have a voice for singing, Samsung’s TVs offer a karaoke experience on the 2025 Neo QLED models, as well as OLED, The Frame and QLED.</p><p> </p><p>The mobile mic technology allows users to use their smartphone to sing along to all their favourite songs on the Stingray Karaoke app.</p><p>If you have a voice for singing, Samsung’s TV’s offers karaoke experience on the 2025 Neo QLED models, as well as OLED, The Frame and QLED. @SamsungSA @TheCitizen_News pic.twitter.com/iKhdgemDAw</p>— 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 20, 2025 Availability and pricing<p>Featuring two new models, the Neo QLED 8K Mini LED, Samsung’s series delivers a glare-free picture with Quantum Matrix Mini LEDs, all powered by Samsung Vision AI.</p><p>“Built with our NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor2, the QN950F series (65” – 98” screen class sizes) leverages 8K AI Upscaling Pro3 to transform SD, HD or even 4K content”.</p><p> </p><p>Depending on the TV size you want, the bigger you go, the more you have to dig deeper in your pocket, with as much as R100 000 for one model.</p><p>There are three models from the Neo QLED 4K Mini LED range coming to SA – the QN90F which starts at R18999 for the 43in, the QN80F at R99999 and the QN70F which is available in 55in (R18,000), 65in (R23,000), 75in (R30,000), and 85in (R45,000) models.</p><p>ALSO READ: Samsung unveils micro LED TV created with sapphire materials</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics entertainment Movies pets Samsung tech television </p> Samsung's new TV's allow you to take care of your pets [VIDEO]	查看 4498	《公民报》	2025-07-20 16:26:32 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214016	有图 <p> “I said the game was not going to be easy," said Ellis. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Desiree-Ellis-6-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Desiree Ellis, coach of South Africa during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match against Senegal at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on Saturday. Photo: Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis was full of praise for her charges after they defeated Senegal on penalties to reach the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).</p><p>South Africa beat the Lionesses of Teranga 4-1 in a penalty shootout in a quarterfinal clash played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on Saturday. The game had to be decided on penalties after the sides were locked at 0-0 after extra-time.</p><p>READ MORE: Dlamini the hero as Banyana beat Senegal to reach WAFCON semis</p><p>Banyana will now face Nigeria, whothrashedZambia 5-0on Friday, in Tuesday’s first semi-final in Casablanca.</p><p>“I said the game was not going to be easy, I said it was going to be a difficult game because of the group they were in and how they got out – and we didn’t expect anything less,” Ellis told SAFA media.</p><p>“The first 15 minutes we showed a bit of nerves, trying to get into the game but once we got into the game, we nullified the threat, their two tall strikers. We dealt very well with their long ball, but sometimes we gave the ball away too cheaply. Senegal has improved from the last time we played them, the coach has done a fantastic job.”</p>Ellis praise Banyana’s never-say-die attitude <p>Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini made two great saves in the penalty shootout, while Karabo Dhlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela, Gabriela Salgado and Bambanani Mbane all converted their spot kicks to help Banyana move one step closer to retaining their WAFCON crown.</p><p>“We have been practicing penalties, and we knew who our kickers were going to be and that’s why we made the changes we made. We always knew that Andile can save one or two – she had done it before.</p><p>“This was our first penalty shoot victory in the WAFCON – we lost it in 2006 and in 2018 in the final. I don’t have enough words to describe this team – the resilience, the courage, the never-say-die attitude, the willingness to fight for each other. No matter what they threw at us we were able to withstand that,” added Ellis.</p><p>South Africa will now meet their nemesis Nigeria will meet in a blockbuster semifinal clash at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca on Tuesday.</p><p>“We are not thinking about Nigeria right now, we will think about the next match tomorrow. Let’s celebrate what we have done,” concluded Ellis.</p><p> </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics banyana banyana Desiree Ellis </p> Ellis hails Banyana after hard-fought victory over Senegal	查看 2965	《公民报》	2025-07-20 17:33:04 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214015	有图 <p> The Springbok coach said the flyhalf suffered a hip pointer in the warm-up, and was not the worst Bok on the field. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sacha-Feinberg-Mngomezulu-Springboks-Georgia.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffered a hip pointer in the warm-up before the Georgia game. Picture: Johann Meintjes/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he was not too concerned about flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu slotting just one of his five kicks against Georgia on Saturday.</p><p>He noted that other Springboks made more mistakes, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu picked up a hip pointer injury in the warm-up. Besides, he is younger than the other flyhalves, may not be his first-choice No 10, and still has plenty to learn.</p>Sacha 20% against Georgia<p>Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 23, missed his first three conversions during the Springboks’ 55–10 demolition of Georgia in Mbombela. He slotted his next one and then missed his last before being substituted by Handré Pollard early in the second half.</p><p>The experienced ace nailed all four of his conversions and even scored a try in the 36 minutes he was on the field, adding 13 points to the scoreboard himself.</p><p>It followed Manie Libbok missing his first two conversions against Italy last week, though he rallied well to slot the next five.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Rassie opts for tried and tested in Springbok squad for Australia </p> </p> </p><p>Feinberg-Mngomezulu had a far better kicking record than his Stormers teamate, Libbok, in this past season’s United Rugby Championship. He finished with a 85.7% kicking success compared to his senior’s 72.6%. But Erasmus said goal-kicking was not the be-all and end-all of a flyhalf in his system.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Springbok coach said Feinberg-Mngomezulu is “not necessarily the first-choice 10” in the set-up. </p><p>“We’ve got Manie, who’s on song and when Handré came on you saw he is solid in that,” Erasmus said. “If you just look at Sacha’s goal-kicking, the first [three] he missed, I think after that he did pretty well.”</p>Coaches weren’t sure whether to play him after hip pointer<p>The coach said Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffered a hip pointer in the warm-up to the game and coaches were not sure if they should still play him.</p><p>“But he wanted to play,” Erasmus said. “I don’t know if that’s an excuse for the way he kicked at poles. But he definitely ran it out. We like flyhalves who try things on the field, not just to play in their box and be safe. </p><p> </p><p>“He was settling, he wasn’t one of the guys who made the most errors.”</p><p>He said there were “lots of guys” who made errors because of Georgia’s disruptive game play, which Erasmus commended.</p><p>“So no, I am not frustrated with Sacha. It is only his second start this year. Again, he is young compared to our other flyhalves.”</p><p>Libbok and Pollard are five and eight years his senior, respectively. He has nine Test caps compared to their 20 and 81.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rassie Erasmus Sacha Mngomezulu Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Bok coach unfazed by Sacha's 1/5 against Georgia \| The Citizen	查看 3259	《公民报》	2025-07-20 17:39:02 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word
3214014	有图 <p> Have you seen this man? </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CT-school-man-of-interest.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Police are on the hunt for this man. Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>There are concerns for the safety of a police officer’s family after a troubling incident in Cape Town recently.</p><p>According to police, an armed man walked into a “local institute of learning” in the suburb of Bellville with “malicious intent”, and asked a teacher for the whereabouts of a pupil. Unconfirmed reports claim he was wearing a school uniform at the time.</p><p>The pupil, a child of an unnamed police officer, had been collected earlier in the day.</p><p>Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi would not divulge the prominence or rank of the officer, but the incident has been disturbing enough to warrant the involvement of the province’s Serious and Violent Crimes Unit and a R50 000 reward will be offered.</p><p>An image of a man wanted by police in connection with the incident has been shared, and anyone with information about him is encouraged to report it.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> JMPD officers arrested for extortion and corruption </p> </p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CT-school-man-of-interest.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>“It is imperative that the person be traced and brought in for questioning. A reward of up to R50 000 is offered for any information on the whereabouts of the person of interest, depicted in the attached photograph.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The investigating officer Detective Constable Mawande Mqhwayi can be contacted on 073 734 2611 or alternatively use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously,” said Swartbooi. </p><p>NOW READ: Police officers and Saps cleaner arrested for looting washing powder</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town Crime Police </p> R50k reward: Why was this armed man looking for police officer's child in Cape Town? \| The Citizen	查看 2094	《公民报》	2025-07-20 17:40:50 2025-07-22 04:19:13	word

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