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3164961	有图 <p> Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson rued a very poor performance from his charges that led to them losing their URC quarterfinal against Glasgow Warriors. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Seabelo-Senatla-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla scored twice, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to defeat in their URC quarterfinal against Glasgow Warriors.Picture: Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said the effort was there, but a plethora of mistakes and ferocious defence from the Glasgow Warriors contributed to his side’s poor performance, as they were dumped out of the United Rugby Championship (URC) knockouts on Friday night.</p><p>The Stormers were outplayed 36-18, despite enjoying just as many opportunities as the hosts, but an inability to finish, coupled with a poor defensive performance, meant that Glasgow put away their chances, while the visitors were left to rue what could have been.</p><p>After the match Dobson admitted that it was a tough one to take, as they had gone into the game fully believing that they could walk away with a win.</p><p>“It’s sitting pretty tough in the throat, emotionally. I couldn’t sit in the changeroom and complain about the efforts, though. After their last try, we were all over their 22m area but we just played very poorly,” said Dobson.</p><p>“They put us under a lot of pressure, physically they defended really well. We didn’t get any yardage in our carries. I don’t think effort or fight was absent, but a plethora of mistakes (from us), and massive credit to Glasgow for their defence, it was excellent.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out </p> </p> </p><p>“They are also really good with the ball in hand, as we know, and if we were going to kick as inaccurately as we did, they were going to punish us.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>Chasing game<p>The Stormers will also be kicking themselves for allowing Glasgow to pull away, every time they got themselves back into the game, handing back the initiative which led to them chasing the match throughout.</p><p>It was after tries to Seabelo Senatla in the middle of the first half and start of the second, with the Stormers trailing 14-6 and 19-13 on those occasions.</p><p>The wings first try brought the score back to 14-13, but straight from the kick-off a penalty went against them, Glasgow kicked to the corner and Henco Venter went over, to give the hosts a 19-13 lead at halftime.</p><p>The second straight after halftime made it a one-point game again, at 19-18, but from the kick-off Glasgow reclaimed the ball, went through the phases and Kyle Rowe finished things off, to push them ahead 26-18, and the hosts never looked back as they went on to comfortably win.</p><p> </p><p>“We thought they would try and get around us, so we wanted to go up and out, but I think the way they played those short inside balls was very clever, and we were found wanting,” explained Dobson.</p><p>“Also, it doesn’t help if you kick like we kicked, long, distant contestables that are going towards the midfield side of their 15m. Against their backs, it’s very hard to defend.</p><p>“So it was poor, and we conceded a try just after we scored, the holding penalty on Suleiman and they scored from that with a maul, and then we went with an open-side contestable, which wasn’t the plan, after Seabelo’s try and they scored under the poles.”</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Glasgow Warriors rugby team John Dobson Stormers rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Rugby URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Dobson finds silver linings in disappointing end to Stormers’ season <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Training competition and extra kicking practice helped Bradley Davids become a Sharks hero <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Jake White: Bulls showed they have learned resilience, composure <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Plethora of mistakes, Glasgow defence led to Stormers defeat	查看 5133	《公民报》	2025-06-01 17:01:00 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164960	有图 <p> Regardless of what you stipulate in your will, your pension fund money will be distributed according to the kind of fund and its rules. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pension-fund.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>You have contributed to your pension fund all your life, but do you ever think about what will happen to your pension or the rest of it if you are already retired when you pass away?</p><p>When a loved one passes away, finances are the last thing families should have to worry about, Siphamandla Buthelezi, head of platforms at advisory firm NMG Benefits, says. </p><p>“Yet, time and again, grief is compounded by confusion and conflict over pension fund payouts.</p><p>“The truth is, ensuring what happens to your pension fund after you die is not as simple as naming a beneficiary or drafting a will. Legislation, cultural nuances and the issue of ‘dependency’ all play a role in who ultimately receives what.”</p><p>He says the type of pension or group life fund you belong to, whether approved or unapproved, directly affects how your death benefits are distributed.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Their world has changed forever’: Darren Scott’s ex-wife asks for prayers for his sons </p> </p> </p><p>“In the case of unapproved pension or group life funds, these are not governed by Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act, meaning the employer or the terms of the policy determine who receives the benefit.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: This is what a divorce will do to your pension fund</p>Pension fund paid out to those you chose as beneficiaries<p>“To ensure fairness, employers typically follow the most recent beneficiary nomination form you completed. However, if you did not update your beneficiary nominations, there is a risk that the benefit may go to people you no longer intended to support after your death.”</p><p>For this reason, Buthelezi says it is especially important with unapproved funds to regularly update beneficiary nominations to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected and honoured.</p><p>He points out that the rules are different in the case of approved pension funds. “Death benefits are distributed in accordance with Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act. </p><p> </p><p>“This means the fund’s trustees are legally obligated to investigate and identify the deceased member’s dependents and/or nominated beneficiaries and must then allocate the benefit based on financial dependency and other relevant legal considerations.</p><p>“The final decision rests with the trustees, not necessarily with the nominations you made. In these cases, trustees of the funds are legally obliged to prioritise financial dependents over nominated beneficiaries.</p><p>“When a member of the approved pension fund passes away, the trustees begin an investigation into who financially depended on the deceased and to what extent.</p><p>“These investigations often include a deep dive into the deceased’s financial records, looking for recurring payments such as rent, school fees, or allowances.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: South Africa’s real retirement age? 80!</p>Pension fund paid out to people who depend on you financially<p>Buthelezi points out that this means that even if you have named beneficiaries in your pension fund policy, they may receive nothing if they were not financially dependent on you. </p><p>Conversely, someone you never intended to benefit, such as a former partner or someone you are having an affair with, could end up receiving a significant portion of your pension savings.</p><p>“It is a hard truth, but financial dependency trumps relationship in the eyes of Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act.”</p><p> </p><p>He says financial dependency extends to children born out of wedlock or any other individuals who can prove financial dependency on the deceased. </p><p>In some instances, a wife may even find herself financially responsible for children she never knew existed, especially if she and her husband were married in community of property and he supported these children during his lifetime.</p><p>“Having a will is important, but it will not override Section 37C pension fund rules. Your will governs your estate, meaning your assets, investments and personal belongings, but pension funds do not consult your will after you have passed away.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Warning! The retirement savings gap is widening in South Africa</p><p> </p>Remember this <p>The takeaway? </p><p>“Update your beneficiary nominations regularly and talk to your family about your relationships and commitments. </p><p>“We see all too often how spouses only find out how their partners lived and who they supported after the partner has passed.</p><p>“But by then it is too late to influence their decisions or safeguard your financial wellbeing.”</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics death pension fund </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral ‘Their world has changed forever’: Darren Scott’s ex-wife asks for prayers for his sons <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Entertainment Presley Chweneyagae: ‘He was every mother’s son, every girl’s funny lover, and everyone’s best friend’ <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral ‘The River’ and ‘Tsotsi’ star Presley Chweneyagae dies at 40 <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral Remembering Darren Scott: A radio man’s radio man <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> What happens to your pension fund when you pass away?	查看 6263	《公民报》	2025-06-01 18:00:00 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164959	有图 <p> There were multiple controversies in the build-up to the ASA elections. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/athletics.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>James Moloi has retained his position as Athletics SA president for another four years. Picture: Cecilia van Bers</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Athletics South Africa (ASA) needs to find unity as an organisation, according to SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) president Barry Hendricks, following the quadrennial ASA elections held in Kempton Park on Saturday.</p><p>James Moloi retained his position as ASA president for the next four years, with John Mathane being elected as vice-president on the new board.</p><p>Long-distance runner Kesa Molotsane (athletes), Jakes Jacobs (cross country), Enoch Skosana (road running) and Jean Verster (track and field) were elected as chairpersons of the board’s four committees, while Esther Malema, Johanita Bester, Mandla Ngomezulu and Adelina Seipati were elected as additional members.</p>Controversy in the build-up<p>Ahead of the elections, there was controversy after Central Gauteng Athletics withdrew all its nominations, with due processes having apparently not been followed in submitting them.</p><p>In addition, Sello Mokoena took KwaZulu-Natal Athletics to court after he was left off the provincial body’s list of nominees. Mokoena won his case but did not find a place on the nationalfederation’s executive committee.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> OPINION: A flailing and bobbing rocket, Bayanda Walaza is on the rise </p> </p> </p><p>While a member of the Athletics Free State board also claimed their nominations had not been submitted following due processes, that complaint was dismissed by ASA and the AFS nominations were accepted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Hendricks told the new ASA board these sorts of conflicts needed to be resolved, in order to improve the federation’s public image and attract much needed corporate support.</p><p>“You need to create an environment and atmosphere of trust that sponsors and businesses out there want to see… and to the board, your role is to look at what your vision is for the next four years,” Hendricks said.</p><p>“What targets are you going to set, what challenges are you going to overcome, and what weaknesses can you get rid of? Becausethat is what’s going to determine whether you’re going to be successful.”</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hendricks.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sascoc president Barry Hendricks. Picture: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo ImagesMore tracks and permanent staff<p>Hendricks also told the executive they needed to ensure there were more certified tracks in the country, in order to host more international events. Andthey needed to appoint full-time staff in crucial positions at the ASA head office in Houghton, with ASA acting CEO Terrence Magogodela having held the position in an acting role for more than four years.</p><p> </p><p>“This is the time to elevate the organisation to a more professional level,” Hendricks said.</p><p>“A permanent CEO is a serious criteria for you now, in order to bring firm stability to your office as well as your administration and operations.”</p><p>Moloi said he and his new board would aim to take further steps forward over the next four years.</p><p>“We will go out of our way to try get more sponsors so our athletes can get more incentives going forward,” Moloi said.</p><p> </p><p>“We are also going to unite the board, which is going to be very solid because most of these people (who have been elected) are well experienced.”</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics athletics Athletics South Africa (ASA) South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Sport OPINION: A flailing and bobbing rocket, Bayanda Walaza is on the rise <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Sport Simbine heads back to training after third Diamond League victory <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Sport Bayanda Walaza aims for faster times after breaking SA junior record <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Sport OPINION: Based on his early form, this could be Akani Simbine’s season <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> New ASA board has a lot to do, says Sascoc president Hendricks \| The Citizen	查看 5050	《公民报》	2025-06-01 18:25:21 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164958	有图 <p> The 32-year-old previously spent time at Loftus between 2014 and 2016 before stints with the Lions, Stormers and Ospreys. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TL_2094362-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Marvin Orie during the South Africa men’s national rugby team training session at Stade des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. Picture: Steve Haag/Gallo Images.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly secured the services of a Springbok world champion and URC title-winning lock.</p><p>According toRapport, the Bulls are poised to bring lock Marvin Orie back to Pretoria as part of a sweeping recruitment drive ahead of the 2025 Currie Cup.</p><p>Orie, who last played for the Boks at the 2023 World Cup, is set to join from French club Perpignan. The 32-year-old previously spent time at Loftus between 2014 and 2016 before stints with the Lions, Stormers and Ospreys.</p><p>He is one of several names linked to the Bulls’ squad revamp. Loose forward Jeandre Rudolph is also tipped to return to Loftus, having decided to leave the Cheetahs following their SA Cup campaign.</p><p>Former Junior Bok, Western Province and Zebre lock Dylan de Leeuw (23) is reportedly another recruit who has been training with the Bulls for the past two months while recovering from injury.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Jake White: Bulls showed they have learned resilience, composure </p> </p> </p><p>These additions reinforce a Bulls intake that reportedly includes the arrival of Handre Pollard, Jan Serfontein, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg and Paul de Wet in July.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This story was first published on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission. </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Currie Cup </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Rugby Jake White: Bulls showed they have learned resilience, composure <footer> 22 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby URC Result: Bulls arm-wrestle into semi-finals through 11-try thriller against Edinburgh <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Jake White: Bulls’ previous loss to Edinburgh was a ‘blessing’ <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Edinburgh look to discipline as they hope to beat Bulls for first time in Pretoria <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Bulls sign Bok lock \| The Citizen	查看 3086	《公民报》	2025-06-01 21:10:55 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164957	有图 <p> Relations between South Africa and the US have been on shaky ground amid false claims of a white genocide from the Trump administration. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Afrikaners.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture for illustration. A group of Afrikaners gathered outside the American Embassy in Pretoria to deliver a memorandum to US President Donald Trump. Picture: Nigel Sibanda /The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>More Afrikaners reportedly continue to leave South Africa for the United States as part of the Afrikaner resettlement programme offered by President Donald Trump.</p><p>The US embassy in Pretoria reportedly told News24 that it is reviewing inquiries from South Africans who are interested in settling in the US and is “reaching out to eligible individuals for refugee interviews and processing”.</p><p>Afrikaner “refugees” continue to arrive in the US on commercial flights, the embassy reportedly told the publication.</p>SA-US relations<p>Relations between South Africa and the US have been on shaky ground amid false claims of a white genocide from the Trump administration and the signing of the Expropriation Bill.</p><p>ALSO READ: Start of new ‘Great Trek’? Afrikaners arrive in US</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance </p> </p> </p><p>Last month, a charter plane carrying 49 Afrikaners who were granted refugee status by the Trump administration to save them from the “terrible things that are happening in South Africa” departed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They were welcomed by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.</p><p>“This tremendous accomplishment, at the direction of Secretary Rubio, responds to President Trump’s call to prioritise US refugee resettlement of this vulnerable group facing unjust racial discrimination in South Africa,” said Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the United States Department of State, at the time. </p><p>“Today, the United States sends a clear message, in alignment with the administration’s America First foreign policy agenda, that America will take action to protect victims of racial discrimination. We stand with these refugees as they build a better future for themselves and their children in the United States.</p><p>ALSO READ:Resettlement of Afrikaners in US as refugees ‘entirely politically motivated’ Dirco says</p><p> </p><p>“No one should have to fear having their property seized without compensation or becoming the victim of violent attacks because of their ethnicity. In the coming months, we will continue to welcome more Afrikaner refugees and help them rebuild their lives in our great country.”</p>Government on Afrikaner ‘refugees’<p>At the time, the South African government could not confirm if another group would depart. </p><p>“It’s not our job to be briefing on when they’re moving. You must go to [AfriForum CEO] Mr Kallie Kriel, Solidarity and those groupings for those updates. Our job is to make sure that when they leave, they don’t leave any debt or crime in the country,” said Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavhenifollowing the group’s departure.</p><p>“We all know the reasons they are leaving are not true. As the Cabinet, we express the view that they do not meet the criteria for refugee status, and there is no violence against farmers. Check that list and check how many of those people are actual farmers because the argument is that there is a genocide against farmers in South Africa.”</p><p> </p><p>READ NEXT:Ntshavheni says AfriForum admitted farm murder stats are accurate, Kriel accuses her of lying</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics AfriForum Donald Trump Editor’s Choice United States of America (USA/US) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Premature to claim White House encounter as a South African slam dunk <footer> 5 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Pyramids FC edge Sundowns to win Champions League <footer> 13 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’\| Afrikaners continue to leave\| Olorato laid to rest <footer> 14 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Afrikaner 'refugees' continue to arrive in US on commercial flights - reports \| The Citizen	查看 5021	《公民报》	2025-06-01 21:26:47 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164956	有图 <p> The Committee expressed particular concern over the recent arrest of a gang operating in Maboneng, targeting the LGBTQIA+ community. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/robbery.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over a disturbing rise in kidnappings and robberies in Johannesburg’s Maboneng precinct. </p><p>It warned residents to exercise extreme caution when meeting strangers from online platforms. This follows the Committee’s unannounced oversight visit to Jeppe Police Station on Friday, during which it was briefed by station management on a troubling pattern of crimes linked to online dating apps.</p>Lured, robbed and attacked<p>“During the visit, Station Management briefed the Committee on a disturbing trend where victims from across Gauteng are lured to Maboneng through hookup apps, only to be kidnapped, robbed, or assaulted,” the committee said in a statement on Friday.</p><p>It added that the criminal tactics resemble those used in the Olorato Mongale murder case, where victims are tricked by strangers met online or in public places, then violently attacked.</p><p>ALSO READ: Fezile Ngubane is a victim, not suspect in kidnapping case, says Saps</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng NPOs struggle as social development cuts funding, says DA </p> </p> </p>LGBTQIA+ community specifically targeted<p>It expressed particular concern over the recent arrest of a gang operating in Maboneng that allegedly targeted members of the LGBTQIA+ community.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The committee condemns these crimes in the strongest terms and calls for heightened vigilance from all citizens,” the statement read.</p><p>While commending the police for progress in the Mongale case, in which one suspect was recently killed during a shootout in KwaZulu-Natal, the committee stressed the importance of justice for all victims.</p><p>“While the committee commends the police for these breakthroughs… justice must be served for Olorato and all victims of these heinous crimes,” it said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Police officers charged with serious crimes remain on active duty</p><p> </p>Safety advice issued<p>The committee urged the public to take safety precautions when engaging with strangers on digital platforms.</p><p>“For their safety, the Committee advises the public to avoid meeting strangers from apps in isolated or unfamiliar areas, inform trusted contacts about meetup plans, verify identities through video calls before meeting, and immediately report suspicious activity to the Saps,” the statement concluded.</p><p>NOW READ: WATCH: Olorato Mongale remembered as ‘light extinguished too soon’, police vow action</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crime Gauteng Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) trends </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> South Africa Gauteng NPOs struggle as social development cuts funding, says DA <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Crime Fezile Ngubane is a victim, not suspect in kidnapping case, says Saps <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Kidnapped Sedibeng mayor found unharmed <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Crime R8 million worth of dagga from Eswatini seized <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Public urged to beware of strangers from dating apps \| The Citizen	查看 4141	《公民报》	2025-06-01 22:29:01 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164955	有图 <p> The sides played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cardoso-Jurcic-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurcic and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League final match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium ;last Saturday. Photo: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in what is expected to be a thrilling second leg of the CAF Champions League final in Cairo tonight.</p><p>Both teams have all to play for after they played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria. Lucas Ribeiro’s opener for Sundowns was canceled out by a late Walid El Karti header for Pyramids.</p><p>ALSO READ: Egypt’s Pyramids seek support as they aim to take down Sundowns</p><p>A goalless draw or any win at home would be enough to hand Pyramids their first-ever CAF Champions League title. However, a high scoring draw will see Sundowns being crowned the champions of Africa for the second time following their triumph under Pitso Mosimane in 2016.</p><p>Speaking ahead of tonight’s clash at the 30 June Stadium, Pyramids coach Jurcic urged Egyptian football as a whole to rally behind his team, saying they are not representing themselves but the country of Egypt.</p><p>“We will play our usual way, and we call on the Egyptian fans to support us for the sake of football in the country, not just for Pyramids,” Jurcic told the media.</p><p>Commenting on the game, Jurcic said as much as they respect Sundowns, they will do everything in their power to win the final.</p><p>“It’s a decisive and difficult match.</p><p>“We’ll play our usual way, but we are ready for all scenarios. This is the CAF Champions League final — anything can happen.</p><p>“We’ve built character over this campaign. We respect Sundowns, but we are here to win.”</p><p>Pyramids carry an away goal advantage going into this match, and they are expected to apply the low block and try to catch Sundowns on the counter attack.</p><p>Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso, however, is not only worried about this, but also Pyramids’ organised attack.</p><p>“It’s not only worrying about the counter-attacks from Pyramids, it’s also worrying about their organized attack, about their set-pieces, because they can score like us at any moment,” he explained.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sundowns boss targeting CAF title ahead of Club World Cup</p><p>“Usually, in these games, the goals appear in the details, and you saw how the detail in the last seconds of the game gave one goal that was not expected already at that moment. Maybe before it wouldn’t be expected, but at that moment, no one expected it,” said Cardoso.</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics CAF Champions league Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (Sundowns) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Sundowns’ Cardoso reacts to defeat and Zwane non-selection <footer> 47 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Pyramids FC edge Sundowns to win Champions League <footer> 13 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Egypt’s Pyramids seek support as they aim to take down Sundowns <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL OPINION: Has CAF football become boring? <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Pyramids and Sundowns collide in do-or-die Champs League final	查看 4314	《公民报》	2025-06-01 22:50:52 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164954	有图 <p> This was Piastri’s fifth victory in nine races. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFP__20250601__48TW96J__v1__HighRes__AutoPrixF1Esp-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>McLaren’s Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 1, 2025. Picture: Lluis Gene / AFP.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Oscar Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race on Sunday to beat rival and team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren claimed their first Spanish Grand Prix victory since 2005 with a resounding 1-2 triumph.</p><p>The 24-year-old Australian came home 2.4 seconds clear of Norris for his fifth win this year to extend his lead over his teammate in the drivers’ championship to 10 points with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finishing third after a dramatic finale.</p><p>Four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull went for a three-stop strategy that resulted in him losing third place in the final laps before being handed a 10-second penalty for crashing into Mercedes’ George Russell who finished fourth.</p><p>Nico Hulkenberg, who started 15th on the grid, was a surprise fifth for Sauber ahead of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari, Racing Bulls’ rookie Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly of Alpine.</p><p>Two-time champion and local hero Fernando Alonso finished ninth for Aston Martin with Verstappen classified 10th.</p><p>“It’s toasty out there,” was Piastri’s description of the pre-race heat with temperatures of 32 degress celcius (air) and 51 degrees (track) ensuring high levels of tyre degradation and ice vests for the drivers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Piastri rejected the soubriquet ‘Ice Boy’ on Saturday but made a super-cool start to pull clear as Verstappen attacked and passed Norris for second out of Turn One as both Ferraris passed Russell to take fourth and fifth ahead of the two Mercedes.</p>Verstappen error <p>Everyone started on soft tyres, other than Tsunoda, from the pit-lane, who was 19thin the absence of Lance Stroll, who was unable to drive his Aston Martin due to hand and wrist pain.</p><p>Norris finally passed Verstappen on lap 13 on entry to Turn One and began his pursuit of Piastri, as the expected stops began early with the Dutchman, taking more softs – leaving two McLarens leading two Ferraris.</p><p>Ferrari called Hamilton in for mediums, on lap 17, to “protect against the undercut”. He rejoined ninth, to be followed in by Leclerc.</p><p> </p><p>Norris and Piastri pitted in sequence for mediums on laps 22 and 23, gifting Verstappen the lead thanks to his early stop. He led until lap 30, when he stopped again for mediums, and rejoined fourth just ahead of Hamilton.</p><p>Restored as leader, Piastri led Norris by 5.6sec at half-distance with Leclerc, who had saved two sets of new mediums for the race, third until the rapid Verstappen swept by at Turn One and began pursuit.</p><p>The second round of stops began on lap 41 with Leclerc who rejoined sixth on his shiny new rubber followed by Russell, to softs, and Hamilton again, on lap 47 for a slow 4.2 seconds that saw him rejoin seventh.</p><p>Verstappen pitted on lap 49, for more softs, to chase Norris, who had also taken softs, for the final 15-lap sprint to the flag, and Piastri, who had followed him in.</p><p> </p><p>The top three were separated by barely four seconds as they tangled with traffic amid a flurry of blue flags.</p><p>With 10 to go, on lap 56, Antonelli speared off with an engine failure to trigger a Safety Car that enabled Verstappen to stop for new hards, his only option, while the McLarens and Leclerc took used softs.</p><p>Verstappen made an error on lap 60, sliding as he exited the final corner allowing Leclerc to pass before a clash with Russell saw him take the escape road.</p><p>Red Bull told Verstappen to give position back to Russell but the Dutchman collided with him again to incur his penalty before Piastri cruised clear to take his seventh career victory ahead of Norris.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Formula 1 (F1) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Piastri extends championship lead with Spanish Grand Prix victory \| The Citizen	查看 4924	《公民报》	2025-06-02 00:06:59 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164953	有图 <p> Through the lens: The Citizen"s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. </p> <p> <img src="https://www.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/europe-gaming.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Visitors in costume take part in the TwitchCon Europe gaming and livestreaming event at Rotterdam Ahoy arena, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 31 May 2025. TwitchCon will gather thousands of streamers, gaming fans, and industry professionals worldwide in Rotterdam from 31 May to 01 June. Picture: EPA-EFE/ROBIN UTRECHT</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ukraine-soldiers-2500x1863.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ukrainian army amputee veteran Andrii dances with his partner Monika during the ‘Brave Hearts’ charity ball near Kyiv, Ukraine, 31 May 2025, amid the Russian invasion. The ‘Brave Hearts’ charity ball, an initiative of the U+ System prosthetics and rehabilitation center aimed at supporting Ukrainian military personnel with life-altering injuries from the war, plans to raise funds for prosthetics and the rehabilitation of veterans and servicemen currently awaiting assistance at the center. Picture: EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://www.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/south-africa-fest.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Ineeleng Kavindama from Botswana enjoys the moment at the Africa Fest SA 2025 on May 31, 2025 in Kempton Park, South Africa. The annual one-day cultural exposition brings together representatives from diverse African nations to showcase, celebrate, and share their respective cultural heritage through cuisine, clothing, art, music, and traditional practices. (Photo by Gallo Images/Antony Kaminju)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/quadbike-stunt-2500x1608.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A motorcyclist performs during the Day of Moscow Sports Festival in Moscow, Russia, 31 May 2025. The festival, organized by Moscow authorities, aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. Picture: EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mokwa-niger-state-2500x1667.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>People search a flooded area after heavy rainfall in the town of Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria, 31 May 2025. More than 100 bodies have been recovered as search and rescue operations continue following a devastating flood that struck the Kpege area of Mokwa in the early hours of 29 May 2025, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said. Picture: EPA-EFE/AFOLABI SOTUNDE<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/macedonia-military.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A Greek Leopard 2A6 tank operates during the Immediate Response 25 military exercise at a military training center, near the town of Negotino, Republic of North Macedonia, 31 May 2025. The exercise, part of the DEFENDER 25 series, involves the armed forces of seven NATO member countries and two partner countries, and runs from 26 May until 09 June 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKI<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lake-flood-2500x1666.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Check dams set up on the water from the Lonza river after the formation of a lake on the last houses of the village of Blatten, Switzerland, 31 May 2025. A large part of the Blatten village, located in the Loetschental Valley in the canton of Valais, was buried under masses of ice, mud, and rock on 28 May after several million cubic meters of rock fell from the Kleines Nesthorn mountain above the village, resulting in the collapse of the Birch Glacier. Picture: EPA-EFE/CYRIL ZINGARO<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/indonesia-fashion-2500x1636.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A model presents a creation by Indonesian designer Ivan Yogi Susanto during the Indonesia Fashion Week 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 31 May 2025. The IFW event runs from 28 May to 01 June 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/BAGUS INDAHONO<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/india-floods-2500x1566.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>People carry their belongings through floodwater in Nagaon, Assam, India, 31 May 2025. At least five people died due to landslides in Assam in the previous 24 hours, as continuous heavy rainfall has caused flooding in six districts, affecting over 10,000 people, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Picture: EPA-EFE/ANUWAR ALI HAZARIKA<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horses-stunt-2500x1584.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>French equestrian artist Lorenzo performs during the 24th edition of the Hassan II Trophy of ‘Tbourida’, Morocco’s Championship of Traditional Equestrian Arts, in Rabat, Morocco, 31 May 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/JALAL MORCHIDI<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hindu-traditions-2500x1835.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>An Indian Hindu devotee walks barefoot on hot charcoal, a practice called firewalking, during a Hindu festival in honor of the goddess Mariyamma or Maha Shakti in Bangalore, India, 30 May 2025. Devotees perform the religious practice of walking on fire as an exchange for a wish or blessing granted by the Hindu goddess Parvathy. Picture: EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hermitage-cat-day-2500x1748.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A young participant paints a wooden cat figure during the annual Hermitage Cat Day celebration in the courtyard of the Hermitage State Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, 31 May 2025. The day is dedicated to the 60 Hermitage cats residing in the museum’s basement, which has been hosting cats since the 18th century. Picture: EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/foam-slide-2500x1697.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Visitors slide down a 50-meter-long, two-track foam slide during the Pink Soup Festival in Vilnius, Lithuania, 31 May 2025. The festival, in its third consecutive year, celebrates Lithuania’s iconic summer dish, ‘saltibarsciai,’ a cold beet soup. Picture: EPA-EFE/VALDA KALNINA<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/firefighters-defence-2500x1607.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Firefighters and civil defense members carry out a mock drill to train civilians and security personnel to respond in case of an attack during Operation Shield, a large-scale civil defense exercise in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 31 May 2025. The drills are part of the preparations following the uncertainty in the region after the recent India-Pakistan conflagration, following which a ceasefire was announced. Picture: EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://www.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/denmark-agriculture.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A man stands next to a bull at the Roskilde Agricultural Show, in Roskilde, Denmark, 30 May 2025, on the opening day. The agricultural fair runs from 30 May to 01 June 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/IDA MARIE ODGAARD<p>MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 30 May 2025</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics gallery News Today photography pictures </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Multimedia Paul Weinberg: A history in black and white photography <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia 24 hours in pictures, 30 May 2025 <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia 24 hours in pictures, 29 May 2025 <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia PICTURES: Pro-Palestine group demonstrate at Glencore <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> 48 hours in pictures, 1 June 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 9591	《公民报》	2025-06-02 00:30:00 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164952	有图 <p> Here"s what to expect on Monday, 2 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/strong-winds.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging waves between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Monday. </p><p>“Heavy westerly to south-westerly swells, with wave heights of 4 to 4.5 meters, are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, but between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Monday,” warned the weather service. </p><p>Residents should be aware of potential disruptions to small harbours and beachfront activities, damage to coastal infrastructure, and Danger to navigation at sea.</p><p>“The public is at risk of being swept off coastal rocks due to infrequent large waves.”</p><p>The weather service expects extremely high fire danger conditions in the Beaufort West local municipality of the Western Cape, as well as the Kareeberg local municipality of the Northern Cape. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance </p> </p> </p><p>The weather service expects fine conditions elsewhere in the country.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Monday’s weather forecast<p>Gauteng: Frost in places in the morning, otherwise fine and cool. The expected UVB sunburn index: High</p><p>Mpumalanga: Frost in places in the south, otherwise fine and cool, but warm in some areas of the Lowveld.</p><p>Limpopo: Morning fog in the south-west, otherwise fine and cool to warm.</p><p>North West: Fine and cool weather.</p><p> </p><p>Free State: Fine and cool weather. </p><p>Northern Cape: Partly cloudy along the coast with morning fog, otherwise fine, windy and cool to warm but cold in places in the south. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate southerly.</p><p>Western Cape: Foggy in places along the coastal areas and adjacent interior in the morning, otherwise fine and cool. It will be partly cloudy in the west but cloudy and cold in places in the south-west with isolated rain and showers. The wind along the coast will be light southerly in the west but west to north-westerly in the south and southwest, where it will become strong towards the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Low.</p><p>Western half of the Eastern Cape: Fine and cool, but warm weather in places in the west. The wind along the coast will be Light north-westerly, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly from the west midday. </p><p> </p><p>Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Fine and cool, but warm weather in places in the south. The wind along the coast will be Light north-westerly in the morning and evening, otherwise light to moderate north-easterly. </p><p>KwaZulu-Natal: Fine and cool but warm weather in the north-east. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate westerly to south-westerly south of Richards Bay in the morning, otherwise moderate to fresh northerly to northeasterly. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice South African Weather Service (Saws) weather warnings </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Premature to claim White House encounter as a South African slam dunk <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Pyramids FC edge Sundowns to win Champions League <footer> 10 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’\| Afrikaners continue to leave\| Olorato laid to rest <footer> 12 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Level 2 weather warning: Here's what to expect on Monday \| The Citizen	查看 4427	《公民报》	2025-06-02 00:58:22 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164951	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for Sunday, 01 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/daily-news.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Photo: iStock / The Citizen / Cheryl Kahla</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In today’s news update, friends, family and community members gathered at the Bloemfontein City Hall in the Free State to pay their final respects to Olorato Mongale.</p><p>The 30-year-old was killed, and her body dumped, after she went on a date last Sunday in Johannesburg.</p><p>This comes as the IFP calls on police to leave no stone unturned in their search for the killers of its Deputy Chief Whip, Khethamabala Sithole.</p><p>Sithole was killed by unknown assailants on Saturday evening in Katlehong, Gauteng. Provincial Secretary Alco Ngobese was also injured in the shooting and is currently receiving treatment.</p>Weather tomorrow: 02 June 2025<p>The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging waves between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Monday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> WATCH: Police investigating after teenage girls’ mutilated body found in Roodepoort </p> </p> </p><p>“Heavy westerly to south-westerly swells, with wave heights of 4 to 4.5 meters, are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, but between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Monday,” warned the weather service. Full weather forecast here.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.</p><p>IFP want answers after deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’<p>IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa said details around Sithole’s death “are still sketchy at the moment”, but the party urged police to find those responsible for the murder.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IFP-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: The Witness<p>“It is the IFP’s expectation that the law enforcement agencies will spare no effort to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.”</p><p>CONTINUE READING: IFP want answers after deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’</p><p> </p>WATCH: Olorato Mongale remembered as ‘light extinguished too soon’, police vow action<p>The Mongale family have questioned how a “broken” justice system had allowed the men accused of kidnapping to be set free into society.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Olorato-Mongale-top-10-stories.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Olorato Mongale. Picture: X<p>At the service, Mongale was described as an adventurous young woman who shone brightly in all she did.</p><p>“She was not just talented but also a beacon of energy and promise</p><p>“Her light was extinguished far too soon. Her life was filled with dreams, laughter and love. Let us carry her memory forward. She has gone home,”family spokesperson Criselda Kananda told mourners.</p><p> </p><p>CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Olorato Mongale remembered as ‘light extinguished too soon’, police vow action</p>Afrikaner ‘refugees’ continue to arrive in US on commercial flights – reports<p>More Afrikaners reportedly continue to leave South Africa for the United States as part of the Afrikaner resettlement programme offered by President Donald Trump.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Afrikaners.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture for illustration. A group of Afrikaners gathered outside the American Embassy in Pretoria to deliver a memorandum to US President Donald Trump. Picture: Nigel Sibanda /The Citizen</p><p>Relations between South Africa and the US have been on shaky ground amid false claims of a white genocide from the Trump administration and the signing of the Expropriation Bill.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Afrikaner ‘refugees’ continue to arrive in US on commercial flights – reports</p><p> </p>‘Looting using matric papers’: Why did NW printing job price jump by around R100m?<p>There are concerns of possible “looting” and corruption within the North West education department after it signed a new matric paper printing job that costs four times what it did last year.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Exams-Exam-Stress-Mental-Health-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Anxious student sitting for examination in a school hall. Picture: Stock <p>The department has disputed the amount, but revealed the actual amount is over R100 million. It justified the cost by saying it included not only printing but also other logistics like storage and distribution.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: ‘Looting using matric papers’: Why did NW printing job price jump by around R100m?</p>You can still play Lotto today, after last-minute announcement<p>There will be no disruptions to lottery operations as Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has appointed a temporary licensee.</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/2025/05/Lottery-operations.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Stock<p>Tau announced on Saturday that he has concluded successful negotiations with Ithuba Holdings and signed a temporary licence agreement for them to operate the National Lottery and Sports Pool for a period of 12 months, effective from 1 June 2025.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: You can still play Lotto today, after last-minute announcement</p>Here are five more stories of the day:WATCH: Why Oscar Pistorius and his father barely speak‘The system is broken’: Olorato Mongale’s family outraged ahead of funeralWhat happens to your pension fund when you pass away?Public urged to beware of strangers from dating appsThink life insurance is something for your 40s? Your future self might want a wordYesterday’s News recap<p>READ HERE: Suspect cleared in kidnapping case\| SA mourns journalist Andrew Trench\| Tshwane water warning</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Donald Trump Editor’s Choice Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Murder National Lottery Oscar Pistorius </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Crime WATCH: Police investigating after teenage girls’ mutilated body found in Roodepoort <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Premature to claim White House encounter as a South African slam dunk <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Pyramids FC edge Sundowns to win Champions League <footer> 13 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’\| Afrikaners continue to leave\| Olorato laid to rest \| The Citizen	查看 7737	《公民报》	2025-06-02 02:01:32 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164950	有图 <p> The ambitious club from Egypt won the two-legged tie 3-2 on aggregate, following a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld in the first leg. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/B25FAGB03344-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Ahmed Samy of Pyramids celebrates goal during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 2nd Leg Final against Pyramids at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 1 June 2025 ©Gavin BarkerBackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Pyramids FC have been crowned African champions following a 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final at the 30 June Stadium on Sunday night.</p><p>The ambitious club from Egypt won the two-legged tie 3-2 on aggregate, following a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld in the first leg. </p><p>ALSO READ: Pyramids and Sundowns collide in do-or-die Champs League final</p><p>Fiston Mayele and Ahmed Samy gave Pyramids a 2-0 lead inside the opening 60 minutes before Iqraam Rayners pulled one back with 15 minutes left to play.</p><p>The Brazilians produced a better performance in the second stanza following a poor showing in the opening 45 minutes. However, it was too little too late as the Egyptian club held on to win their first continental title.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’\| Afrikaners continue to leave\| Olorato laid to rest </p> </p> </p><p>Mayele pounced on a mistake from Grant Kekana to give the home side the lead in the 24th minute. It was his ninth goal of the competition, as his golden touch against South African teams continued. He was the main architect in the 3-2 aggregate win over Orlando Pirates, having scored a brace in the second leg of the semi-final.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sundowns’ attack was blunt for most of the first half, but they should have equalised on the stroke of half-time. Tashreeq Matthews was sent through on goal by Lucas Ribeiro, but he was denied by the outstretched leg of Ahmed El-Shenawy.</p><p>Pyramids extended their lead in 11 minutes after restart via Ahmed Samy who headed home from a free-kick by Mohamed Chibi.Rayners gave Sundowns a glimmer of hope late in the second half when he rattled the back of the net after the home team failed to clear their lines from a diagonal cross played into the box.</p><p>Miguel Cardoso, who came under scrutiny for his approach in the first leg, made just one change to the line-up, with Jayden Adams coming in for Arthur Sales.</p><p>There was a surprise inclusion of experienced striker Lebo Mothiba on the bench. He was introduced in the 78<sup>th</sup>minute, but Downs couldn’t find an equaliser in what was a tense finish to the game.</p><p> </p><p>Heading into the game, the two teams had only met three times prior to the second leg, with two matches ending in draws and Sundowns edging the other encounter. On that occasion, Teboho Mokoena scored the only goal of the match in 2023.</p><p>Cardoso will come under heavy criticism following yet another below par performance and questionable selections. Themba Zwane was an unused substitute for a second successive match where his creativity would have come in handy.</p><p>ALSO READ: Brilliant PSG demolish Inter Milan to win first Champions League title</p><p>This marks the second successive year in which Cardoso has lost a Champions League final against Egyptian opposition. The Portuguese coach was in charge of Tunisian club Espérance when they were defeated by Al Ahly in last season’s decider.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics CAF Champions league Editor"s Choice Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (Sundowns) South African Premier Division (PSL) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’\| Afrikaners continue to leave\| Olorato laid to rest <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Level 2 weather warning: Here’s what to expect on Monday <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Pyramids and Sundowns collide in do-or-die Champs League final <footer> 5 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Afrikaner ‘refugees’ continue to arrive in US on commercial flights – reports <footer> 6 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Pyramids FC edge Sundowns to win champions league	查看 4989	《公民报》	2025-06-02 03:17:59 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164949	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is an estimated R400 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 01 June 2025, brought to you by The Citizen. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-results-Sunday.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen.</p><p>While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy,The Citizencannot take responsibility for any error in the Daily Lotto results. We suggest verifying the numbers on theNational Lottery website.</p>Here are the winning Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 01 June 2025:<p>The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p>Tonight’s jackpot is an estimated R400 000!</p><p>15, 16, 21, 25, 29.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 31 May 2025 </p> </p> </p><p>Here are the DrawResults & Payouts for (01/06/25):</p><p> #DAILY LOTTO: 15, 16, 21, 25, 29</p><p>Congratulations to all the #winners!</p><p>Players must be 18 years or older, play responsibly. ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery. pic.twitter.com/aMrWbvCOiS</p><p> </p><p> </p>— #PhandaPushaPlay (@sa_lottery) June 1, 2025</p><p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>How to play Daily Lotto in South Africa?If you are buying a ticket in-store:Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone will be able to use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit so you can pay for tickets.Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.Confirm and pay for your entry.What time does the Daily Lotto draw take place?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place at 21:00 every evening, and you can buy tickets up to 20:30.</p>Is there a winner every day?<p>Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.</p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Play Daily Lottosection to find out more.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Lotto Plus Lotto Results </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Lotto Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 31 May 2025 <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lotto Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 31 May 2025 <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News You can still play Lotto today, after last minute announcement <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lotto Daily Lotto results: Friday, 30 May 2025 <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 01 June 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 4094	《公民报》	2025-06-02 04:08:31 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164948	有图 <p> Reports from Gaza claimed Israel was behind the attack, but Israel"s military has denied involvement. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Palestinians-food.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Displaced Palestinians return from a food distribution center in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, June 1, 2025. (AFP Photo)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>South Africa has joined the global call for an immediate, impartial international investigation after at least 32 Palestinians were reportedly killed while waiting to collect food at two aid distribution sites in Gaza over the weekend.</p><p>The attack reportedly left more than 200 others injured.</p>Attack<p>Israeli tanks opened fire on thousands of civilians gathered at a distribution site in southern Gaza’s Rafah on Sunday morning, Gaza’s Government Media Office said in a statement on Telegram.</p><p>A short while later, another person was reportedly killed in a shooting at a similar distribution point south of the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza City.</p><p>South Africa’s International Relations Department (Dirco) said it was “gravely alarmed” by the alleged attack on the Palestinians.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Recipe of the day: Sunny side up </p> </p> </p><p>“This atrocity is a stark reminder of the catastrophic and dire conditions under bombardment and siege in Gaza, where access to food and essential aid remains perilous and has become a matter of life and death.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“South Africa joins the global call for an immediate, impartial international investigation and reiterates that Israel, as the occupying power, bears legal responsibility under international humanitarian law for the protection of civilians and to ensure safe access to aid,” Dirco said.</p><p>The Israeli military denied the reports, saying an initial inquiry found its troops “did not fire at civilians while they were near or within the humanitarian aid distribution site and that reports to this effect are false”.</p><p>“Hamas does everything in its power to undermine food distribution efforts in the Gaza Strip,” it added.</p><p>ALSO READ: Israel accused of starving Gaza ‘by design’ — South Africa addresses ICJ</p><p> </p>Geneva convention<p>Dirco said the “targeting, killing and injuring of vulnerable civilians are in grave breach of the Geneva Conventions and incompatible with the principles of international humanitarian law and, accordingly, demand urgent scrutiny.”</p><p>“This tragedy has further intensified scrutiny of the “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” (GHF), and South Africa further joins calls against the GHF, a private initiative that entrusts the distribution of aid to military personnel rather than impartial humanitarian actors.</p><p>“This scheme is fundamentally at odds with the core principles of international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, which mandate that humanitarian relief operations must observe the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence,” Dirco said.</p><p>A GHF spokesperson denied that any deaths or injuries took place at the aid distribution sites, labelling it “fake reports actively fomented by Hamas”.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:SA condemns Israel’s bombing of hospitals in Gaza</p>ICJ case<p>Dirco reminded Israel about the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) crime of genocide against Israel and the three rounds of binding provisional measures the UN’s top court has issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government’s “irreparable harm to the Palestinian population”.</p><p>“These have included specific instructions for the unhindered provision of humanitarian aid, all of which have been flagrantly defied by Israeli authorities,” Dirco said.</p><p>“South Africa calls on all states, institutions and civil society across the globe to demand immediate, unconditional and sustained humanitarian access to Gaza; reinforce the mandate and funding of UNRWA and other neutral aid organisations;</p><p> </p><p>“Hold Israel legally accountable for its violations of international law, including through the ICJ, ICC, and domestic jurisdictions exercising universal jurisdiction; and take concrete steps to end the blockade, protect civilians and restore the rule of international law in Gaza,” Dirco said.</p>‘Cycle of violence<p>Dirco has called on the international community to “amplify calls on ending the cycle of violence and the dehumanisation of a population”.</p><p>“The time for moral and legal clarity is now, Dirco said, adding that the international community “must act decisively to prevent further loss of life and uphold the protections due to civilians under the Geneva Conventions and international law”.</p><p>WATCH: ICJ rules Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories ‘violates international law’</p><p> </p><p>Additional reporting by AFP</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) food International Court of Justice (ICJ) Israel Palestine Ronald Lamola United Nations (UN) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Lifestyle Recipe of the day: Sunny side up <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News PICS: Sweet and simple wins the prize at uMhlanga’s Oyster Box <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Producer Price Index remains unchanged, but an increase is coming <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Recipes Recipe of the day: Tuna avo aioli bagel toasts <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> SA calls for probe after 32 Palestinians killed while waiting for food	查看 6322	《公民报》	2025-06-02 10:45:28 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164947	有图 <p> There’s a certain shame in admitting to getting help with the ole bodywork, be it Botox, fat jabs, fillers… </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botox.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Have you heard the one about the woman who got Botox? Probably not, because it’s rarely talked about. However, I was with some friends the other day and after a bit of wine and a lot of cheese – or vice versa – the question of Botox finally came up. </p><p>We are all women of a certain age, with inevitable city miles and wear and tear on the upholstery, and yet we’ve never had that conversation. </p><p>I like to think it’s because we have more interesting things to talk about, but I suspect it’s that there’s a certain shame in admitting to getting help with the ole bodywork, be it Botox, fat jabs, fillers… </p><p>ALSO READ: 5 tips that can help you look younger (no Botox required)</p><p>But the honesty of the moment kind of broke my heart. Consider this. One woman works in the tech industry, already skewed male and youthful, though she is neither. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Over 34 000 patients waiting for surgeries in Gauteng’s public hospitals </p> </p> </p><p>One day, she overheard a colleague who had been professionally undermining her talking to their shared boss, saying how tired she was looking, the implication being she wasn’t up to the task, that she was struggling. Not true, but now it was out there, a seed planted. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I wasn’t going to let that idiot beat me,” said our friend, so off she went for gentle Botox – eyes, forehead – with a top-up every few months. She looks fantastic, as ever, but now she feels all-conquering too. Bonus: her (clueless) partner fancies her more. </p><p>ALSO READ: How to make your own homemade ‘botox’</p><p>Then there’s the woman whose husband died suddenly a few years back. They were a childless couple by choice, devoted to each other alone, and in a second, it was all gone. She was cut to the core by his loss, so broken that her grief became etched on her face as a slash of pain down her forehead and between her eyes. Widow face, she called it. </p><p>As she started to pick up the jagged pieces of her life, the crease stayed put, heartbreak made physical, so every glimpse of herself in the mirror would send her straight to that dark place again. She had Botox so that “widow” wouldn’t become her identity. </p><p> </p><p>She’s not a merry widow yet, but she feels better about herself. So if a tweakment can improve your mental health, why not? I’m not there yet – and 18 years younger in my picture here – but if there’s ever a new smooth picture, you’ll know why.</p><p>READ NEXT: Expert warns about side effects of ‘Barbie Botox’</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics cosmetics surgery </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Over 34 000 patients waiting for surgeries in Gauteng’s public hospitals <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral Shamiso Mosaka undergoes Brazilian butt lift surgery in Turkey [VIDEO] <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Are men driving the skincare boom? Here’s why the industry is growing <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral Erykah Badu seemingly mocks the rise of the BBL with outfit at music event <footer> 2 months ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Getting help with Botox \| The Citizen	查看 4428	《公民报》	2025-06-02 11:01:00 2025-06-02 15:57:18	word
3164946	有图 <p> The exchange delivered no economic deal, it left exposed to the world some of the grimmest aspects of life in this country and it has exacerbated tensions in the GNU </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ramaphosa-and-Trump-US.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Ramaphosa and Trump met at the White House in Washington on Wednesday morning. Picture: Screengrab. </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The local consensus is that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the White House was a great triumph. Overwhelming though that consensus is, it’s mistaken. </p><p>The pre-trip narrative was that, firstly, the SA team would put President Donald Trump right about the “fake news” that led him to grant refugee status to Afrikaners, caused him to mistake land redress for property confiscation and led him to confuse economic transformation with racial discrimination. </p><p>Second, SA would make it clear it would not be dictated to on such “internal matters”, or in how it conducted its foreign relations. Nevertheless, the main goal, once Trump had been put in his place, was to walk away with a solid trade deal. That’s not how it played out. </p><p>ALSO READ: Was Ramaphosa heckling EFF’s payback for White House embarrassment?</p><p>To date, there has been no announcement of any trade deal. As far as we know, given that some of the meeting was conducted behind closed doors, the foreign affairs friction was not even mentioned. Instead, the hubris that underlies the ANC’s strategy in dealing with the US has caused another diplomatic gaffe. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance </p> </p> </p><p>Having had its previous US ambassador declared persona non grata because of rude remarks about Trump, it made the same mistake again. Ramaphosa chose Mcebisi Jonas, chair of MTN Group, as his special envoy to Washington. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Not only did Jonas in 2020 make deeply insulting remarks about Trump, but MTN is embroiled in four US lawsuits in which it is alleged that the company knowingly helped Iran-sponsored terrorist groups. Jonas didn’t attend the White House meeting, supposedly at “his own request”. </p><p>ALSO READ: Is it a deal, Trump? — SA’s proposed trade agreement with US after White House visit</p><p>The Presidency spokesperson has since conceded that “displeasure” from the Trump administration was the reason for Jonas’ absence and that Ramaphosa may have to find a new special envoy. </p><p>As for the schooling of Trump, well, what a disaster that was. Far from being smacked down, Trump placed the issues of racial violence and expropriation of private property under a mercilessly harsh global spotlight. </p><p> </p><p>The media can do as much fact-checking as it likes to debunk the false narrative of a white genocide. Grassroots international public opinion doesn’t care to make much distinction between whether genocide is already underway or merely in the throes of being orchestrated. </p><p>Worldwide, ordinary people were appalled by the footage of 100 000 EFF supporters in pseudo-military garb promising to “kill the Boer, kill the farmer’’. </p><p>IN PICTURES: Ramaphosa meets Trump at the White House</p><p>Ramaphosa’s failure to condemn the chant unambiguously was a huge opportunity missed. All he managed was the mumbled response that such violent chants were “not government policy”, that most criminal violence was against blacks, and that whites were not being “disproportionately” killed. </p><p> </p><p>Far from being a victory, the Oval Office debacle has put under critical scrutiny issues – political violence, expropriation without compensation, race quotas in employment and investment decisions – that until now have been largely glossed over by the media. </p><p>It makes for a deeply unflattering picture of South Africa in the outside world and, at home, it immensely complicates the power dynamics between the ANC and the DA, its major partner in the government of national unity (GNU). </p><p>Despite Trump’s bluster, shabby showmanship and sometimes reckless exaggerations, it’s premature to claim the White House encounter as a South African slam dunk. The exchange delivered no economic deal, it left exposed to the world some of the grimmest aspects of life in this country and it has exacerbated tensions in the GNU. </p><p>If this is a triumph, God knows what a defeat would look like.</p><p> </p><p>READ NEXT: White House showdown? Ramaphosa looks to ‘reset relationship’ with Trump next week</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Donald Trump Editor’s Choice White House </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Pyramids FC edge Sundowns to win Champions League <footer> 13 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’\| Afrikaners continue to leave\| Olorato laid to rest <footer> 14 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Level 2 weather warning: Here’s what to expect on Monday <footer> 15 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Premature to claim White House encounter as a South African slam dunk \| The Citizen	查看 6195	《公民报》	2025-06-02 11:42:00 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164945	有图 <p> While waiting times have dropped drastically, there is still long waiting times on "high turnover of patients. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hospital-waiting-list-England.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>There are more than 34000 patients waiting for surgery in Gauteng public hospitals.</p><p>This has been revealed in a Gauteng Legislature response by Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written reply following questions by the DA’s Shadow Health MEC, Jack Bloom.</p>Waiting list<p>This shocking figure from Gauteng’s hospitals is from the end of January this year, according to Ralehoko.</p><p>The largest waiting list is 6 764 patients at the Steve Biko Hospital, followed by the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (6 232), George Mukhari Hospital (5 354), and 3 315 patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital.</p><p>The MEC said while waiting times have dropped drastically, there are still long waiting times in “high turnover of patients toGauteng province“, and “the burden of trauma that takes preference over elective cases.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Court grants Gauteng Health’s appeal in the cancer treatment backlog case</p><p> </p><p> </p>Cataract<p>The surgery with the longest waiting line in Gauteng is for cataract removal, with over 9000 people waiting.</p><p>Bloom said the waiting time for this surgery is between a month and two years.</p><p>“I estimate the real waiting list for all 37 hospitals is probably about 40 000, as the budget cuts and staffing shortages have worsened the situation.</p><p>“It is appalling that so many patients suffer pain and anxiety waiting for surgery, often for years rather than months,” Bloom said.</p><p> </p>Other hospitals<p>Bloom added that the Gauteng Health MEC also admitted that load shedding and water shortages lead to cancellations and postponements of surgery.</p><p>“In May last year, the MEC claimed that the surgical waiting lists had been reduced from 38 000 to 24 000, so this progress has been reversed”.</p><p>Other hospitals with large waiting lists include</p>Sebokeng Hospital – 2 870 patientsHelen Joseph Hospital – 2 623 patientsMamelodi Hospital – 2 016 patientsKalafong Hospital – 1 861 patientsTembisa Hospital – 1 404 patientsLeratong Hospital – 7 62 patientsThelle Mogoerane Hospital – 502 patients.<p>Bloom said it is “appalling” that so many patients suffer pain and anxiety waiting for surgery in Gauteng, often for years rather than months.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Court orders Gauteng Health to clear radiation oncology backlog at public hospitals</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Gauteng health department Health hospital Jack Bloom surgery </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News Better Edenvale launches to revitalise town and CBD <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Getting help with Botox <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Public urged to beware of strangers from dating apps <footer> 15 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Over 34K patients waiting for surgeries in Gautengs public hospitals	查看 4335	《公民报》	2025-06-02 11:50:11 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164944	有图 <p> We need to learn what to watch for… and to help if we can. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mental-health.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>One of the saddest things which are said after a suicide of a friend or a family member is: “But I didn’t know anything was wrong…” </p><p>That’s why Lino Muller has made it his mission in life to educate people about suicide and the warning signs… and how to help. His brother committed suicide when he was just 20… and it took the family by surprise. </p><p>Another thing people say after someone kills themselves is that the act of suicide is proof that a person is selfish. </p><p>ALSO READ: More than half of SA employees diagnosed with mental health issues linked to work</p><p>But Muller says that is simply not true: often those who kill themselves feel worthless and that those around them would be better off if they were not there. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Suicide not a selfish act’ – NGO raises awareness of red flags and mental health </p> </p> </p><p>As our world becomes more impersonal and data-driven, people are becoming lonelier and living in a country like South Africa doesn’t make it easier. It feels most of the time as though we are on the brink of disaster, and there is a temptation to run away. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>At the same time, our macho, unfeeling culture looks on those with mental health issues as weak and that someone contemplating suicide just needs to “pull yourself together.” </p><p>ALSO READ: Urgent mental health support needed as SA teachers buckle under pressure</p><p>We need to learn what to watch for… and to help if we can.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics mental health mental illness suicide </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News ‘Suicide not a selfish act’ – NGO raises awareness of red flags and mental health <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Billions’ worth of weight loss and diabetes medications reached SA shelves and patients in 2024 <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Uncle Ben’s Den offers dignity to the abandoned and vulnerable <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News More than half of SA employees diagnosed with mental health issues linked to work <footer> 3 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Our macho culture doesn’t save lives \| The Citizen	查看 3381	《公民报》	2025-06-02 11:59:00 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164943	有图 <p> Stand to win 1 of 10 Cepacol® hampers which include a Volkano Mini Mamba Bluetooth Speakers and Volkano Noise Cancelling Bluetooth headphones. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cepacol-Give-away-Image1200x800.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>What’s inside each hamper:</p><p>1x Volkano Mini Mamba Bluetooth Speaker</p><p>1x Volkano Noise Cancelling Blue Tooth headphones</p><p>Let’s Get Loud with Cepacol’s Amazing Give-away!</p><p>Sore throat or cough stealing your voice? There’s a Cepacol give-away for that!</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sassa June payments begin Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know </p> </p> </p><p>Cepacol® known for its sore throat lozenges<sup>1</sup>, hot medication<sup>2&3</sup>, and now new raspberry-flavoured effervescent<sup>4</sup>, is turning up the volume!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Our voices are just as important as the words we speak. When a scratchy throat or cough sneaks in, it can irritate the vocal cords, changing the sound of our voice and leaving us with a croak, rasp, or even a whisper.<sup>5</sup></p><p>Cepacol® is here to ensure your voice is heard – and we’re giving away a Volkano Mini Mamba Bluetooth Speaker and Volkano Noise Cancelling Blue Tooth headphones, valued at R1 200.</p><p>The Volkano Mini Mamba Bluetooth Speaker is perfect for enjoying your favourite tunes on the go, delivering big sound in a compact package.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Volkano Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones let you enjoy crystal-clear audio without any background noise – silencing distractions, including the hacking sound of pesky seasonal coughs.</p><p> </p><p>So, whether you’re tackling inflammation or infection of the voice box or simple need a musical boost to get through the season, remember, #TheresACepacolForThat!</p><p>Cepacol®’s range of products – Raspberry-Flavoured Effervescent,<sup>4</sup> Cough & Cold Syrup,<sup>7</sup> Plus Cough & Cold Syrup,<sup>8</sup>Throat Spray,<sup>9 </sup>Throat Gargle,<sup>10</sup>Medsip,<sup>2&3</sup> and Throat Lozenges<sup>1</sup> – are available from leading pharmacies and retailers nationwide. </p><p>For more information and references, visit www.cepacol.co.za and join the conversation on Facebook and @CepacolSA.#SupaCepacol®</p><p>The competition closes Sunday, 22 June 2025 at midnight.</p><p> </p><p>The competition will run online and in print.</p>Delivery includedPrizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash<p>Ts&Cs apply. This competition is only open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By entering the competition, you acceptThe Citizen’sstandard terms and conditions.</p><p><mark>CLICK TO ENTER</mark></p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> South Africa Sassa June payments begin Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know <footer> 8 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Two law firms get lion’s share of RAF’s R103m legal services spend <footer> 26 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business MTN and Cell C defend high data prices <footer> 46 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Kaizer Chiefs transfer target not here to ‘impress big teams’ <footer> 49 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> WIN: 1 of 10 Cepacol® hampers up for grabs!Valued at R12 000! \| The Citizen	查看 3949	《公民报》	2025-06-02 12:00:00 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164942	有图 <p> We need to get our economy to grow and create more jobs to close the poverty gap. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Poverty.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture for illustration: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>While we attack each other on social media and in the letters columns of newspapers – over everything from Donald Trump to racism and B-BBEE – the reality is that we are, by our very access to these media, a privileged part of South African society regardless of our colour. </p><p>But, we don’t go to bed hungry every night, like a shocking one in four of our compatriots do. </p><p>Statistics for last year show that 22.2% of households considered their access to food inadequate or severely inadequate, with the worst food access problems in the Northern Cape (34.3%), the Eastern Cape (31.3%), Mpumalanga (30.4%), and KwaZulu-Natal (23.9%). </p><p>ALSO READ: Poverty, child labour and violence push boys out of school, says Unesco</p><p>Those figures – along with the proportion of individuals receiving social grants – are a stark illustration of the poverty that haunts South Africa and of the huge gulf between the haves and the have-nots. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Statistics show almost a quarter of South African households go hungry </p> </p> </p><p>The proportion of the population relying on government handouts increased from 12.8% in 2003 to 30.9% in 2019 and surged to 40.1% last year, due to the introduction of the special Covid social relief of distress grant. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Many of the poorest households are headed by women, a group in our country likely to be less educated and employable, not to mention being disproportionately high numbers of crime victims. It would be easy for the heartless capitalists to say “get a job!”, when this is simply not possible for many. </p><p>So that is why it is essential that the government continue to operate this social safety net. Those same capitalists should know that hungry people are angry people and that when they have nothing to lose, violence will mean nothing to them. </p><p>ALSO READ: World Bank: 2% growth won’t ease SA’s poverty, unemployment</p><p>We need to get our economy to grow and create more jobs to close the poverty gap. But we need to stop taxpayers’ money, which could save lives, from being looted.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics hunger poverty poverty lines </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business Statistics show almost a quarter of South African households go hungry <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Poverty no excuse for ill-discipline <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Steep increase in price of household food basket means more people will go hungry <footer> 1 month ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Poverty, child labour and violence push boys out of school, says Unesco <footer> 2 months ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> The poverty that haunts the country \| The Citizen	查看 3971	《公民报》	2025-06-02 12:09:00 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164941	有图 <p> The mayor denies that Karabo is his daughter. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nepotism-madibeng.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The mayor of the Madibeng Local Municipality, Douglas Maimane, is being haunted by allegations of nepotism, and the Public Protector has been asked to investigate whether the new intern hired is his relative. </p><p>This was after it was discovered that Karabo Nkutshweu, who works in the finance section, shares a surname with another municipality employee, Bonolo Nkutshweu, whom Maimane previously confirmed was his daughter. </p><p>However, the mayor now denies that Karabo is his daughter. </p><p>ALSO READ: Public protector asked to look into ‘nepotism’ by Madibeng mayor</p><p>In response to a resident’s query, Maimane’s chief of staff, Senzo Ncongolo, said: “Please note that the executive mayor does not have a daughter named Karabo Nkutshweu. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Monument of corruption’: More suspects in court for Kimberley mental hospital scandal </p> </p> </p><p>“The office of the executive mayor has no interns working in its office. We further have no knowledge of the staff complement of other municipal departments.” </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ncongolo promised to share the municipal recruitment policy saying: “We do not have a policy that addresses employees’ relatives. Please note that the executive mayor does not get involved in the recruitment of staff in the municipality.” </p><p>ALSO READ: North West’s Madibeng municipal manager faces ‘serious misconduct’ probe</p><p>The pending probe emerged after a concerned resident approached the Public Protector to investigate the alleged employment of an intern related to his daughter, given their shared surname and home address, both of which are in the finance department. </p>Madibeng mayor’s daughter?<p>The protector’s office in Mahikeng acknowledged receipt of the resident’s letter on 7 May and said the matter would be assessed to determine whether the protector had a mandate to investigate. The office promised to respond within 10 working days. </p><p> </p><p>Maimane admitted during the public protector’s investigation that Bonolo in the mayoral department was his daughter. Another issue that attracted attention to the new young woman, Karabo, was that in her fixed-term employment contract, she used the address of a vacant plot in Letlhabile, Madibeng, where she obviously does not reside. </p><p>The resident also asked the protector to probe a case of misrepresentation or fraud allegedly made by the employee who allegedly provided a false address and to investigate Maimane’s role in the woman’s appointment. </p><p>READ NEXT: Public Protector to reinvestigate Madibeng mayor’s charity golf day fund controversy</p><p>– ericn@citizen.co.za</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corruption nepotism Public Protector </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Courts ‘Monument of corruption’: More suspects in court for Kimberley mental hospital scandal <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa MES faces explosive claims of BEE violations and financial misconduct <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa More than 200 000 will experience Sassa grant delays — here’s why <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Education Jobs for cash, missing millions and fire chaos: Gauteng education responds to school scandals <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Nepotism claim haunts Madibeng mayor \| The Citizen	查看 4259	《公民报》	2025-06-02 12:22:00 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164940	有图 <p> John Dobson was left hunting for the positives after the Stormers were dumped out of the URC knockouts by Glasgow Warriors. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/John-Dobson-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Stormers coach John Dobson was left hunting for silver linings after their heavy URC quarterfinal defeat to Glasgow Warriors over the past weekend.Picture: Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson was left hunting for silver linings after a dreadful end to their United Rugby Championship (URC) season, with a heavy quarterfinal defeat to defending champions, Glasgow Warriors.</p><p>Heading into the match the Stormers were on a terrific run of form, having won six of their last seven pool matches, including a four game winning streak, while Glasgow were in poor form, having lost three straight games.</p><p>In the pre-match presser Dobson touted the feel-good feeling in the squad, and said that they were extremely confident, admitting that they would be disappointed to not get over the line.</p><p>In the end it wasn’t even close, as Glasgow hit the front in the ninth minute and never looked back, as they cruised to a comfortable 36-18 win in the end, setting themselves up with a massive semi against Leinster, who were made to work in their 33-21 quarterfinal win over Scarlets.</p><p>Reflecting on the match Dobson said that Seabelo Senatla, who scored the team’s only two tries, and their impressive scrum performance were the only real positives they could take from the game.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out </p> </p> </p>Silver linings<p>“Our scrum and Seabelo were the two silver linings to a very dark cloud, and some of the youngsters coming through. Youngster like Paul (de Villiers) will be better for the experience. In terms of broadening our depth, we’ve had a good season,” said Dobson.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“What worried me (in the match), I felt like we didn’t win the gainline. We can fix the lineout or the kicking plan, it just worried me a little bit that we didn’t dominate the collisions as much as I’d like to have. But to fade off like we did tonight (Friday) is disappointing.</p><p>“I think we weren’t far off getting ourselves into fourth (on the log), despite everything that happened over the season. The growth in terms of the squad, and our scrum culture is superb. That gives me a lot of reason for optimism.”</p><p>Dobson highlighted their misfiring lineout and poor defensive showing as major reasons for their heavy defeat, and lamented the fact that they saved one of their most dreadful performances in recent times for their knockout.</p><p>“We’d been going 90% lineouts for the last four games, then suddenly dropped in the 70s. We dropped down to giving away 17 line breaks, dropped down to 65% tackle completion, which is a credit to Glasgow (in terms of) how they attacked,” explained Dobson.</p><p> </p><p>“But we kept our worst performance probably in a couple of years for a knockout game, which is really disappointing.”</p><p>The Stormers now take a break before some of the players get back together for the Currie Cup kicking off in late July.</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Glasgow Warriors rugby team John Dobson Stormers rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Rugby URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out <footer> 1 minute ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Plethora of mistakes, Glasgow defence led to Stormers defeat – Dobson <footer> 19 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Training competition and extra kicking practice helped Bradley Davids become a Sharks hero <footer> 22 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Jake White: Bulls showed they have learned resilience, composure <footer> 22 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Dobson finds silver linings in disappointing end to Stormers' season	查看 4978	《公民报》	2025-06-02 12:30:42 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164939	有图 <p> The family of a young Mpumalanga boy who died in October last year after being reportedly driven over by a... </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Garbage-truck.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The family of a young Mpumalanga boy who died in October last year after being reportedly driven over by a garbage removal truck belonging to the municipality is furious because “no disciplinary measures” were taken against the driver. </p><p>Mlondi Ndlovu, three years old, was playing with his twin brother in Rockdale informal settlement in Middelburg when the garbage removal truck from the Steve Tshwete local municipality allegedly reversed and drove over him. </p><p>ALSO READ: Mother accuses Mpumalanga hospital of sabotage in medical negligence case</p><p>The driver allegedly drove away from the scene but was stopped and brought back by community members. </p>Mpumalanga community protest<p>Mlondi’s grandmother, Sibongile Maseko, said she was not happy about the outcome of the investigation conducted by the municipality because it did not even suspend the driver. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Gruesome discovery’: Missing teen girl found dead inside shack as stepfather linked to murder </p> </p> </p><p>“The municipality did not conduct any action until last week, when the community protested, demanding that the municipality take action against the driver. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Land dispute in Mpumalanga as claimants clash over farm ownership</p><p>“I worry that the municipality is now refusing to take responsibility, and they say the vehicle was not at the scene when it happened. I need to see the driver being arrested and the municipality paying for what they did,” said Maseko. </p><p>She said Mlondi’s brother was traumatised that even when at school playing with toys, he kept saying he saw the two wheels of the truck injuring his brother. One of her worries, she said, was that the driver was continuing with his life as if nothing happened. </p><p>Maseko said it was not the first time a truck knocked down a child, as in April 2023, a one-and-a-half-year-old Smanga Sibanyoni from New Town informal settlement allegedly sustained injuries after being knocked down by another garbage removal truck. </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Mpumalanga man arrested for murder of woman over goat sale</p><p>The Citizen has seen a letter in which the municipality responded to the angry residents, who demanded that action be taken against the driver who reportedly killed Ndlovu. </p><p>The police case has been referred to the provincial commissioner since the local police seem compromised.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mpumalanga municipality </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Crime ‘Gruesome discovery’: Missing teen girl found dead inside shack as stepfather linked to murder <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Staff and management at Mbombela school at loggerheads over alleged mismanagement <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Mother accuses Mpumalanga hospital of sabotage in medical negligence case <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News Armed robbers steal meat from delivery truck near Kruger Park <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Family of Mpumalanga boy run over by garbage removal truck angered by inaction against driver \| The Citizen	查看 4339	《公民报》	2025-06-02 12:35:00 2025-06-02 15:57:17	word
3164938	有图 <p> The Bulls and Sharks will face each other in a URC semifinal for the first time, but second in the knockouts after the Bulls won their quarterfinal clash in season one. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eben-Etzebeth-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth during their thrilling URC quarterfinal against Munster at Kings Park on Saturday night, that ended with the hosts winning via a penalty shootout.Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Bulls and Sharks did what was needed in their quarterfinal match-ups to set up a dream United Rugby Championship (URC) semifinal encounter at Loftus Versfeld this coming weekend.</p><p>The Bulls recovered from a halftime deficit to defeat Edinburgh 42-33 in an 11-try classic on the Highveld, while the Sharks held their nerve in a first ever URC penalty shootout to triumph over Munster, after the two teams couldn’t be separated at 24-all after 100 minutes of rugby.</p><p>It was an early second half blitz from the Bulls that won them the match, after they went into halftime trailing 21-18, both sides having scored three tries, but with Ediburgh’s kicker edging them ahead.</p><p>But three more tries to the hosts in a nine-minute burst, all converted, pushed the Bulls into a 39-21 lead after 52 minutes, and despite a fightback from the Scottish challengers, it was enough to see out a comfortable win in the end for Jake White and his charges.</p>Tooth and nail<p>The Sharks on the other hand had to fight tooth and nail to earn their thrilling, unprecedented penalty shootout win over Munster.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Dobson finds silver linings in disappointing end to Stormers’ season </p> </p> </p><p>An early try to the Irish visitors saw them lead 7-0 after a scrappy first half, before the game burst to life in the second.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Sharks battled back to take a brief lead 10-7, before Munster hit back to go 21-10 up, only for the hosts to respond to go back ahead 24-21 late in the game, followed by the visitors striking a late penalty to level the scores.</p><p>A scoreless extra time followed, leading to the kick-off, with Bradley Davids and brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse slotting all their kicks, while Munster’s Rory Scannell missed one of his, to see the hosts inch over the line.</p>Munster fight<p>Sharks coach John Plumtree hailed the efforts of his team, while praising the fight of Munster, in what ended up being a classic knockout encounter.</p><p>“We knew what we were faced with. They (Munster) are a proud group of players and a good rugby team. We knew it was going to be a tough one. They chucked everything at us. They can be proud of themselves and I guess it’s a pity on a night like this that there has to be a winner (and loser),” said Plumtree.</p><p> </p><p>“It was a tough battle, going down to the wire like that. I’ve never been involved in a game like this, so it was pretty dramatic. I’m sure everyone here really loved it.</p><p>“I am just proud of the boys. We didn’t play particularly well in the first 20-30 minutes of the game, but then we got on top.</p><p>“We had a couple of bad moments when they got to 21-10, and then we just clawed our way back in. Going down to the kickers like that, I am just so proud of them.”</p>Bomb squad<p>Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth was proud of the effort of the team’s “bomb squad” whhich came on in the second half and put in a huge shift to help them battle back into the contest, while adding that his side had to improve ahead of a monster match-up against the Bulls.</p><p> </p><p>“It was unbelievable. The scrums were great when they came on. They were good in the carries. We were down about 10 points, two tries behind and the guys fought back,” said Etzebeth.</p><p>“I think four of the last five games we have come from behind, so the guys are showing character. But hopefully we can be better and not leave it to the last minute.</p><p>“We won’t celebrate much. Obviously it’s a massive game going over to Pretoria. It’s going to be a very tough and physical game. 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