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3197092	有图 <p><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg></p><p><img src="https://www.clacso.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Clacso-dia-3_.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><p>Queridas y queridos integrantes de la red CLACSO:</p><p>A partir de este 1 de julio, asumí como Director Ejecutivo de CLACSO con la convicción de que el Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales es, ante todo, una construcción colectiva, plural y dinámica. Una red que ha sabido crecer, fortalecerse y proyectarse como una referencia fundamental para las ciencias sociales, las humanidades y las artes críticas, así como para los movimientos sociales de nuestra región y del mundo.</p><p>Nuestra reciente Asamblea y la Conferencia de Bogotá han dejado una marca que nos guía y nos compromete. La participación sin precedentes, la calidad de los intercambios y la potencia política, intelectual, social y generacional que se expresó, son prueba del momento que vivimos. Un presente que nos desafía y que también nos convoca a seguir construyendo, juntas y juntos, un CLACSO más fuerte, más abierto, más plural, que produce con solidez académica y compromiso político. En Bogotá se expresó la potencia colectiva de nuestra construcción, que profundizaremos y desplegaremos en los próximos años.</p><p>Como hemos planteado desde nuestra propuesta colectiva, a partir de hoy trabajaremos para honrar cada uno de los compromisos asumidos. Queremos hacerlo desde una gestión más participativa, cercana, capilar, feminista, antirracista, intergeneracional, anticapacitista, con perspectiva regional y global. Una gestión que reconozca y potencie las trayectorias, experiencias y saberes diversos que habitan nuestra red.</p><p>En las próximas semanas estaremos compartiendo con ustedes las primeras acciones e iniciativas. Vamos a seguir profundizando este diálogo constante con los centros miembros, los Grupos de Trabajo, los programas de formación, las redes de investigación, las autoras y los autores de las publicaciones, los equipos de CLACSO y todas las personas que hacen posible este proyecto común.</p><p>Nos mueven los principios de justicia social, derechos humanos, igualdad, democracia y paz duradera. Nos guía la convicción de que la producción de conocimiento crítico es inseparable de la acción transformadora. Y nos sostiene la certeza de que, desde la colaboración y el encuentro, podemos construir otros futuros posibles en tiempos que reclaman toda nuestra creatividad y unidad para hacer frente a los embates de las extremas derechas en distintas partes del mundo, a la compleja coyuntura regional e internacional y a una geopolítica en constante reconfiguración.</p><p>Agradezco a Karina por los años compartidos. Su generosidad y el trabajo en equipo, así como los objetivos, valores y las líneas de trabajo que tuve el honor de acompañar constituyen una excelente base para la gestión que iniciamos. Sé que contaré con ella para los próximos años. Gracias al equipo de la Secretaría Ejecutiva con el que trabajé todos estos años y al Comité Directivo.</p><p>Agradezco también a Fernando, Marcia, Atilio y Emir, cuyo legado continúa resonando y alimenta nuestras propuestas de futuro.</p><p>Seguiremos trabajando para que CLACSO continúe siendo la casa común del pensamiento crítico y emancipador en América Latina y el Caribe, y una voz colectiva que abrace, sostenga y dispute en las imprescindibles batallas culturales, políticas e intelectuales que estos tiempos nos imponen y nos convocan.</p><p>Gracias por la confianza, el compromiso y el acompañamiento. Sé que cuento con ustedes y ustedes sepan que cuentan conmigo.</p><p>Seguimos en diálogo permanente, con las puertas abiertas y la escucha siempre atenta.</p><p>Con afecto y esperanza,</p><p>Pablo Vommaro</p><p>Director Ejecutivo</p><p>Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales – CLACSO</p><p>Si desea recibir más información sobre las propuestas de formación de CLACSO:</p><p><p>SUSCRÍBETE</p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p><form> <p> <p> Suscripción a las novedades de CLACSO </p> <p>Por favor, ingrese sus datos para que podamos enviarle la información que más le interesa. </p> <p> <p> <label>Nombre </label> </p> <p> <label>Apellido </label> </p> <p> <label>Correo Electrónico* </label> </p> <p> <label>País* <select> <option>Seleccione...</option> <option>Alemania</option> <option>Argentina</option> <option>Australia</option> <option>Austria</option> <option>Bélgica</option> <option>Bolivia</option> <option>Brasil</option> <option>Camerún</option> <option>Canadá</option> <option>Chile</option> <option>China</option> <option>Colombia</option> <option>Corea del Sur</option> <option>Costa Rica</option> <option>Cuba</option> <option>Ecuador</option> <option>El Salvador</option> <option>España</option> <option>Estados Unidos</option> <option>Etiopía</option> <option>Finlandia</option> <option>Francia</option> <option>Gabón</option> <option>Guatemala</option> <option>Guinea-Bissau</option> <option>Haití</option> <option>Honduras</option> <option>Italia</option> <option>Líbano</option> <option>México</option> <option>Nicaragua</option> <option>Noruega</option> <option>Países Bajos</option> <option>Palestina</option> <option>Panamá</option> <option>Paraguay</option> <option>Perú</option> <option>Polonia</option> <option>Portugal</option> <option>Puerto Rico</option> <option>Reino Unido</option> <option>República Dominicana</option> <option>Rusia</option> <option>Saint Lucía</option> <option>Sudáfrica</option> <option>Suecia</option> <option>Suiza</option> <option>Tailandia</option> <option>Trinidad y Tobago</option> <option>Uruguay</option> <option>Venezuela</option> <option>Otros</option> </select></label> </p> <p> <label>Seleccione los temas de los cuales desearía recibir información:</label> <label><p> Formación</p></label> <label><p> Concursos y convocatorias</p></label> <label><p> Actividades</p></label> <label><p> Novedades Editoriales</p></label> <label><p> Noticias</p></label> <label><p> Todo</p></label> </p> <p> <p> En caso desee recibir noticias a través de WhatsApp/Telegram: </p><p> <label>Móvil </label> <p> <p>(Número completo, incluyendo número de país y de área, por ejemplo, de Argentina, Rosario, sería: +54 9 341 1234567) </p> </p> <p> <p> </p> <p> SUSCRÍBETE</p> </p> </p> </p> <script;</p></form> × </p> </p> </p><p>a nuestras listas de correo electrónico.</p><p> Versión para impresión / PDF </p> Paso a paso, construyamos juntas y juntos el futuro - CLACSO	查看 7919	拉丁美洲社会科学理事会	2025-07-03 03:14:50 2025-07-03 23:47:49	word
3197091	有图 <p><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg><svg></svg></p><p><img src="https://www.clacso.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/china-1-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><p>El jueves 3 de julio, el Grupo de Comunicaciones Internacionales de China (CICG) y la Subsecretaría de Relaciones Internacionales e Interjurisdiccionales del Gobierno de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina), organizan el Seminario China y Argentina “Esfuerzos Conjuntos para la Modernización”, con la participación de Pablo Vommaro, Director Ejecutivo de CLACSO, y de integrantes del Grupo de Trabajo CLACSO “China y el mapa del poder mundial”.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Coorganizan:</p><p>• Academia de China Contemporánea y Estudios Mundiales (ACCWS)</p><p>• Editorial de Lenguas Extranjeras (FLP)</p><p>• Centro de Intercambio Cultural China-América Latina de Beijing (CICAL)</p><p>• Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (UBA)</p><p>• Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLASCO)</p><p>• Sociedad Argentina de Análisis Político (SAAP)</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Jueves 3 de julio – Modalidad presencial – Sala de Reuniones del Consejo Ejecutivo de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales (FSOC-UBA), 1er Piso, Santiago del Estero 1029, Buenos Aires.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p>Programa<p>09:30-10:00 – Discursos de Apertura</p><p>-Ana Josefina ARIAS, Decana de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, UBA.</p><p>-YU Yunquan, Subdirector del Grupo de Comunicaciones Internacionales de China</p><p>-Juan Manuel PADIN, Subsecretario de Relaciones Internacionales e Interjurisdiccionales del Ministerio de Gobierno de la Provincia de Buenos Aires</p><p>-Pablo VOMMARO, Director Ejecutivo del Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO)</p><p>10:00-11:20 – Discusiones e Intercambios</p><p>-Luciana TERMINE, Directora de Diplomacia Parlamentaria y Cooperación Internacional de la Honorable Cámara de Diputados</p><p>-HU Zhifeng, Profesor Titular de la Universidad Normal de Beijing (BNU)</p><p>-Karina FIEZZONI, Investigadora del Centro de Estudios Argentina-China (CEACh-FSOC, UBA), Miembro Consultor del Consejo Argentino para las Relaciones Internacionales (CARI). Miembro del Consejo Directivo de la Cámara de Comercio Argentina-China.</p><p>-WANG Lei, Profesor de Escuela de Gobierno y Director de Centro de Investigación de Cooperación BRICS de la Universidad Normal de Beijing (BNU).</p><p>-Juan Pablo LAPORTE, Director de Relaciones Internacionales de la Sociedad Argentina de Análisis Político (SAAP), Profesor de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, UBA.</p><p>-LI Hongwei, Director de Redacción de Editorial de Lenguas Extranjeras (FLP).</p><p>-Nicolás SCHONFELD, Director Ejecutivo de Red Televisión América Latina (Red TAL).</p><p>-WANG Lichao, Director de Centro de Intercambio Cultural China-América La- tina de Beijing (CICAL).</p><p>-Ignacio VILLAGRAN, Director del Centro de Estudios Argentina-China (CEACh-FSOC, UBA).</p><p>11:20-11:30 – Publicación de Resultados</p><p>Publicación de “Un Nuevo Paradigma para la Cooperación Sur-Sur: La Práctica y la Visión de China y Argentina en el Camino hacia la Modernización”, Resultado del proyecto de investigación Conjunta entre la Academia de Estudios de China Contemporánea y el Mundo (ACCWS) y la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (FSOC-UBA). Publicado por Julián REBÓN, Secretario de Estudios Avanzados en FSOC, UBA.</p><p>11:30-11:50 – Sesión de debate libre</p><p>11:50-12:00 – Resumen de Seminario</p><p>-Martín UNZUÉ, Director de Instituto de Investigaciones Gino Germani de UBA.</p><p>-SUN Jingxin, Vicepresidente de la Academia de China Contemporánea y Estudios Mundiales.</p><p>Evento de Exhibiciones: Durante el evento se dispondrá un área de exposición para mostrar libros en varios idiomas, como “Xi Jinping: La Gobernación y Administración de China”, “Obras Seleccionadas de Xi Jinping”, “Palabras Clave de China”, etc.</p>Programa_de_seminario_-_China_Argentina0701-Final-para-imprimir-1<p>DESCARGAR EL PROGRAMA</p><p>Si desea recibir más información sobre las propuestas de formación de CLACSO:</p><p><p>SUSCRÍBETE</p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p><form> <p> <p> Suscripción a las novedades de CLACSO </p> <p>Por favor, ingrese sus datos para que podamos enviarle la información que más le interesa. </p> <p> <p> <label>Nombre </label> </p> <p> <label>Apellido </label> </p> <p> <label>Correo Electrónico* </label> </p> <p> <label>País* <select> <option>Seleccione...</option> <option>Alemania</option> <option>Argentina</option> <option>Australia</option> <option>Austria</option> <option>Bélgica</option> <option>Bolivia</option> <option>Brasil</option> <option>Camerún</option> <option>Canadá</option> <option>Chile</option> <option>China</option> <option>Colombia</option> <option>Corea del Sur</option> <option>Costa Rica</option> <option>Cuba</option> <option>Ecuador</option> <option>El Salvador</option> <option>España</option> <option>Estados Unidos</option> <option>Etiopía</option> <option>Finlandia</option> <option>Francia</option> <option>Gabón</option> <option>Guatemala</option> <option>Guinea-Bissau</option> <option>Haití</option> <option>Honduras</option> <option>Italia</option> <option>Líbano</option> <option>México</option> <option>Nicaragua</option> <option>Noruega</option> <option>Países Bajos</option> <option>Palestina</option> <option>Panamá</option> <option>Paraguay</option> <option>Perú</option> <option>Polonia</option> <option>Portugal</option> <option>Puerto Rico</option> <option>Reino Unido</option> <option>República Dominicana</option> <option>Rusia</option> <option>Saint Lucía</option> <option>Sudáfrica</option> <option>Suecia</option> <option>Suiza</option> <option>Tailandia</option> <option>Trinidad y Tobago</option> <option>Uruguay</option> <option>Venezuela</option> <option>Otros</option> </select></label> </p> <p> <label>Seleccione los temas de los cuales desearía recibir información:</label> <label><p> Formación</p></label> <label><p> Concursos y convocatorias</p></label> <label><p> Actividades</p></label> <label><p> Novedades Editoriales</p></label> <label><p> Noticias</p></label> <label><p> Todo</p></label> </p> <p> <p> En caso desee recibir noticias a través de WhatsApp/Telegram: </p><p> <label>Móvil </label> <p> <p>(Número completo, incluyendo número de país y de área, por ejemplo, de Argentina, Rosario, sería: +54 9 341 1234567) </p> </p> <p> <p> </p> <p> SUSCRÍBETE</p> </p> </p> </p> <script;</p></form> × </p> </p> </p><p>a nuestras listas de correo electrónico.</p><p> Versión para impresión / PDF </p> Esfuerzos Conjuntos para la Modernización - CLACSO	查看 8524	拉丁美洲社会科学理事会	2025-07-03 03:56:34 2025-07-03 23:47:49	word
3197090	有图 <p> The Springboks are becoming a more dangerous attacking side as they continue to evolve, according to flyhalf Handre Pollard. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pollard-and-teammates-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard speaks with his teammates during a match.Picture: Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Experienced double World Cup winning flyhalf Handre Pollard believes the Springboks’ attack is on an upward trajectory, but that they haven’t reached their full potential yet, as they prepare to take on Italy in the first of two Tests at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.</p><p>The Boks opened their 2025 international season with an impressive 54-7 win over an experienced Barbarians team in Cape Town over the past weekend, running in eight tries despite very wet and rainy conditions throughout the game.</p><p>Despite that effort on attack it seems the Boks want to take another step up, starting with Italy in Pretoria, and Pollard explained that the team has been slowly evolving on attack, and would continue to get better as time goes on.</p><p>“I think for a few years defence was overpowering the game a little bit, and guys had to get creative on attack. But you can see now that we are attacking a lot better, scoring a lot more points and making it tougher for (opposition) defences,” said Pollard.</p><p>“So we are really enjoying this (shift in mindset) as players. Every team has their own way of doing it. We trust the system that we have, and we think it’s the best thing for us as a team. But it’s a good thing. I am sure the supporters enjoy it as well.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Italy will be a proper test for the Boks, says scrum boss Daan Human </p> </p> </p>Tony Brown<p>Bok attack coach, New Zealander Tony Brown, is now into his second year with the team, and he is making a massive difference to their attacking game, according to Pollard.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“With Brownie, every week brings something new. He’s such an evolving coach and always looking for something extra. It is really refreshing and fun working with him and we enjoy it,” said Pollard.</p><p>“We haven’t unlocked all our potential on attack yet. I think this team has a lot more in it. But it is going to take time and the more we play together all of that will come together.</p><p>“We have unbelievable players, so the more time and space we can create for the boys outside the better we will be.”</p>Italy challenge<p>Despite coming up against a weakened Italy team, ranked 10<sup>th</sup> in the world and having left a number of their best and experienced players at home, Pollard says that they can’t be underestimated and the Boks will have to put in some strong work early on to reap the benefits later.</p><p> </p><p>“That’s the plan. But Italy is a good team. We are not going to underestimate anything they bring to the party. They are physical and passionate. So we have to put in the hard yards first before the pretty stuff happens on the edges,” explained Pollard.</p><p>“So it’s going to be a tough start to the game for sure. But we are ready for that and we will see what happens from there.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Handrè Pollard Loftus Versfeld Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> ‘We haven’t unlocked our attacking potential yet,’ says Boks' Pollard	查看 3393	《公民报》	2025-07-03 01:15:13 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197089	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 2 July 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Top-10-stories-of-the-day-2-July-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock / The Citizen / Cheryl Kahla</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>News today includes Freedom Front (FF) Plus leader Corne Mulder says President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team were unable to reset relations with the United States (US) government.</p><p>Meanwhile, after the collapse of racism allegations against Pretoria High School for Girls principal Phillipa Erasmus, she has been found guilty of allowing her husband to work for free to maintain the school’s gardens.</p><p>Furthermore, Kaizer Chiefs announced that more new signings will be unveiled after the first three signings were confirmed.</p>Weather tomorrow: 3 July 2025<p>Disruptive rain and flooding warnings are in place for the Western Cape, as parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, and Eastern Cape brace for damaging winds, thunderstorms and fire danger. Most provinces can expect cool, cloudy weather with scattered showers.Full weather forecast here.</p><p>Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Fuel price hike \| Mengo’s texts to Mbenenge questioned \| DA lays charges against Nkabane </p> </p> </p>FF Plus claims White House officials want ANC to publicly denounce ‘Kill the Boer’ chant<p>Freedom Front (FF) Plus leader Corne Mulder says President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team were unable to reset relations with the United States (US) government.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ramaphosa met US President Donald Trump in May, accompanied by businessman Johann Rupert, some Cabinet ministers and South African golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ramaphosa-and-Trump-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>US President Donald Trump meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 May 2025 amid tensions over Washington’s resettlement of white Afrikaners that the US president claims are the victims of “genocide”. Photo: AFP<p>However, Mulder told reporters at the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday that Ramaphosa’s meeting with Trump was a failure.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: FF Plus claims White House officials want ANC to publicly denounce ‘Kill the Boer’ chant</p>Mbenenge commented on everyone’s outfits, not just Mengo’s, says former secretary<p>Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge used to comment on everyone’s outfits at work, not just those of the secretary for the judges, Andiswa Mengo.</p><p> </p><p>Mbenenge’s former secretary, Zinhle Nqkayi, on Wednesday continued her evidence at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal, which is investigating complaints lodged by Mengo against Mbenenge.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Zinhle-Nqkayi-Mbenenge-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Zinhle Nqkayi, the former secretary of Judge President Mbenenge, gives evidence at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. Picture: RSAJudiciary/X<p>The judge has claimed that the sexual interactions between him and Mengo were consensual, while the latter alleges sexual harassment.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Mbenenge commented on everyone’s outfits, not just Mengo’s, says former secretary</p>Pretoria Girls High principal found guilty of misconduct<p>After the collapse of racism allegations against Pretoria High School for Girls principal Phillipa Erasmus, she has been found guilty of allowing her husband to work for free to maintain the school’s gardens.</p><p> </p><p>Erasmus was charged by the Gauteng department of education with three counts of misconduct, including allegations of racism levelled against her and others at the school earlier this year.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/violence-in-schools-bullying-top-10-stories.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: iStock<p>That charge – of failing to enforce the school’s disciplinary code – was dismissed by the presiding officer at a disciplinary hearing, identified only as Mr V Phephenyani.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Pretoria Girls High principal found guilty of misconduct</p>Joburg’s water woes continue with some reservoirs at critical levels<p>Residents across Johannesburg are monitoring their taps with anxiety after several planned and unplanned outages.</p><p> </p><p>Several reservoirs were at critical levels on Wednesday and many suburbs have reported little to no pressure in their areas. </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Water-Stock-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock<p>Three unplanned outages across the northern suburbs are unrelated to the shortages caused by the Eikenhof and Zwartkoppies system maintenance, spreading the water woes wider.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Joburg’s water woes continue with some reservoirs at critical levels</p>Kaizer Chiefs set to announce more signings<p>Kaizer Chiefs announced that more new signings will be unveiled after the first three signings were confirmed.</p><p> </p><p>On Tuesday, Amakhosi announced the signings of left-back Nkanyiso Shinga, midfielder Ethan Chislett, and striker Flavio Silva.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nabi-Motaung-Jnr-scaled-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Kaizer chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi with sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix<p>But Orlando Pirates’ former duo, Paseko Mako and Thabiso Monyane, are also set to be unveiled by Chiefs.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Vultures lead rangers to one of SANParks’ largest poisoning events</p>Here are five more stories of the day:Consumer Commission issues notices to these 45 non-compliant shopsReport reveals 1 in 5 alcoholic drinks are fake: Here’s how to spot themCriminal investigation against Thembi Simelane underway, says DAPolice probe murder of Ekurhuleni senior auditor Mpho MafoleCity Power to replace maintenance fleet with electric vehiclesYesterday’s News recap<p>READ HERE: Fuel price hike \| Mengo’s texts to Mbenenge questioned \| DA lays charges against Nkabane</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Top 10 stories of the day </p> Top 10 stories of the day: FF+: US wants ANC to denounce chant \| Pretoria Girls principal guilty \| More Chiefs signings \| The Citizen	查看 7075	《公民报》	2025-07-03 02:00:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197088	有图 <p> A total of R44 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 2 July 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lotto-results-Wednesday-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get theLotto and Lotto Plus resultsas soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence.</p><p>Estimated Lotto and Lotto jackpots for Wednesday, 2 July 2025:</p>Lotto:R3 millionLotto Plus 1:R23 millionLotto Plus 2:R18 millionLotto and Lotto Plus results for Wednesday, 2 July 2025:<p>Lotto:08, 11, 26, 35, 44, 45.Bonus:41.</p><p>Lotto Plus 1:08, 11, 19, 26, 38, 52.Bonus:15.</p><p>Lotto Plus 2:09, 12, 15, 23, 48, 52.Bonus:26.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 2 July 2025 </p> </p> </p><p>Thewinning Lotto numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy,The Citizencannot take responsibility for any error in the results. We suggest verifying the numbers on theNational Lotterywebsite.</p><p>For more details and to verify the PowerBall results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>When do South African National Lottery ticket sales close?<p>Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which takes place at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zafor more information.</p><p>You can find thehistorical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto drawshere.</p><p> </p>How much does it cost to play Lotto?<p>Lotto entries cost R5 per board including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play Lotto on selected banking apps (T’s & C’s apply).</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Lotto Lotto Plus Lotto Results </p> Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 2 July 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 2033	《公民报》	2025-07-03 02:20:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197087	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is R550 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 2 July 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-results-Wednesday-2025-2.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>Daily Lotto results for 2 July 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><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Daily-Lotto-results-for-2-July-2025.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>How to play Daily Lotto in SA?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 can use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit to 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 is the Daily Lotto draw?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.</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 learn more.</p><p> </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Lotto Lotto Results </p> Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 2 July 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 2382	《公民报》	2025-07-03 02:40:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197086	有图 <p> The system was exploited to generate and distribute fraudulent prepaid electricity tokens. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prepaid-meter-fixed-charges.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: X/@RekordNewspaper</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Eskom says it has taken decisive action to strengthen its systems and restore public confidence following the disclosure in its full-year 2024 financial results, released in December 2024, of a forensic report detailing the breach of its Online Vending System (OVS).</p><p>The power utility said the system was exploited to generate and distribute fraudulent prepaid electricity tokens, revealing critical vulnerabilities in both the physical and cybersecurity components of its prepaid electricity infrastructure.</p>Forensic investigation<p>Eskom launched a forensic investigation in December last year into an electricity theft racket involving the use of illicit tokens for prepaid meters that may have cost the company billions of rand in lost revenue.</p><p>It also probed the security of its IT systems, including the involvement of some of its employees.</p><p>ALSO READ: Is Eskom winning the fight against corruption and theft?</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Filthiest perpetrator’ handed life in jail for raping 91-year-old woman </p> </p> </p><p>Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said as a result, the utility undertook a comprehensive review and intervention strategy aimed at mitigating these vulnerabilities and restoring system integrity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Eskom uncovered weaknesses in physical and cybersecurity components on its OVS system.”</p>Progress<p>Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, said the utility has made significant progress in enhancing and protecting its infrastructure, ensuring greater resilience and reliability.</p><p>“We are fully aware of the challenges that have emerged within the OVS environment, and we have taken clear steps to address them. Our focus is on restoring trust, strengthening our systems, and ensuring that our customers can rely on a secure and efficient service.</p><p>“This is not just a technical fix, it is part of a broader commitment to transparency, operational excellence and accountability,” said Marokane.</p><p> </p>Vigilance<p>Eskom stated that, while it continues its investigation in conjunction with law enforcement agencies, the findings will only be shared once the process is complete and the appropriate time for disclosure has been determined.</p><p>The utility said it continues to investigate and strengthen its systems and governance, calling on stakeholders and its customers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to prepaid electricity tokens</p><p>ALSO READ:Was Stage 6 load shedding revenge for tariffdecision? Eskom CEO responds</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics audit corruption Electricity Eskom Load Shedding theft </p> Eskom takes action after breach of online vending system	查看 3024	《公民报》	2025-07-03 10:34:54 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197085	有图 <p> As elections near, political parties revive anti-illegal immigration rhetoric to lure frustrated voters while long-standing issues remain unresolved. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Politicians-dangle-immigration-control-as-election-bait.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>A disgruntled South African job seeker belonging to Alexandra Dudula Movement holds a banner reading Foreigners Must Go Home during their operation to remove foreign street vendors on pavements and stalls in Alexandra township in Johannesburg on February 13, 2022. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>With the mushrooming of political parties ahead of next year’s local government elections, it is becoming obvious that the campaign ticket is “abahambe” – undocumented foreigners must go. </p><p>Operation Dudula started its movement and gained popularity as a result of this. The Patriotic Alliance members at some point stood at a porous river blocking illegal crossing of foreigners, coining the abahambe slogan. </p><p>Since then, we have seen a zoning in on the effects of the lack of immigration control that has plagued South Africa. </p><p>Houses have been hijacked, services and utilities driven into hundreds of thousands in arrears. Spaza shops on every corner and run from RDP houses meant for the poor. </p><p>Then, the expired food fiasco and food manufactured on site, the shops doubling up as living and sleep areas. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bus driver arrested after transporting nearly 80 undocumented Zimbabweans </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Gauteng Traffic Police and Home Affairs immigration officers arrested for kidnapping and theft</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All of a sudden, our political parties see it fit that it is time to regulate the industry. This is despite the fact that home affairs officials are arrested more frequently over corruption. </p><p>Our cities are in disarray. South Africans who speak out on immigration control, or its lack thereof, are labelled as xenophobic. </p><p>If the stories are true that government clinics are serving more foreigners than South Africans, then somewhere, something is fundamentally wrong. </p><p>This is not a call to refuse medical assistance to those in need, but rather a question as to where are South Africans going for assistance because, as said by one woman on social media: “We have been pushed out of hospitals and forced to go to private practitioners.” </p><p> </p><p>Who, then, are government clinics meant for? </p><p>ALSO READ: Two immigration specialists arrested in Beitbridge corruption probe</p><p>Let it be understood, compliance is regulation and not xenophobia. The government often talks of good neighbourly relations, a welcoming home for all Africans… but the same government now refuses to take any more strain from illegal immigrants. </p><p>Even though the economy is in under strain, the timing of the government’s admission is nothing short of dubious. </p><p> </p><p>It was first brought to our attention in 2008. The nerve for us to feign shock and horror when illegal foreigners took the government to court, forcing its hand to allow their stay and the enjoyment of civic provision. </p><p>What the politicians use as an electioneering tool, which is close to the hearts of every citizen, becomes the carrot dangled for votes at election time.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Columns immigration politicians voters </p> Politicians dangle immigration control as election bait \| The Citizen	查看 3554	《公民报》	2025-07-03 11:00:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197084	有图 <p> Sabotage, failing infrastructure and poor municipal oversight are pushing South Africa towards a full-blown water disaster. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fixing-SAs-water-crisis-starts-with-accountability.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Blairgowrie residents collect water from a water tanker, 12 March 2024, across the road from the Blairgowrie Plaza, as large parts of Johannesburg struggle with no water for a number of days. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In a country where access to water is a constitutional right, South Africans are increasingly finding themselves at the mercy of dry taps, leaking and bursting pipes and failing infrastructure. </p><p>Behind localised water crisis lies a story of growing deliberate sabotage, entrenched corruption and systemic neglect. </p><p>The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in its recent policy brief, paints a grim picture of how “water mafias,” vandalism and institutional failures have combined to erode the water systems and public trust. </p><p>According to the latest statistics, 77.1% of households have access to an improved water source (2024) – down from 80.4% in 2023. For many communities, even this access is unreliable or nonexistent for months due to theft, nonfunctioning infrastructure and even failure to deliver water tanks. </p><p>Some in the City of Joburg have gone without water for weeks with poor communication regarding the location of stationary or roaming water tankers. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Water outages: City ramps up water tankers as taps run dry in these Joburg areas </p> </p> </p><p>Compounding the issue is high water demands and non-revenue water – treated water lost to leaks, illegal connections and poor revenue collection. Estimates suggest that 40%-50% – or more – of water is lost before reaching consumers, a staggering inefficiency. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Joburg’s water woes continue with some reservoirs at critical levels</p><p>The Presidential Water And Sanitation Indaba and the recent SAHRC report highlight a troubling trend: the deliberate destruction and manipulation of water infrastructure by criminal syndicates for profit. </p><p>These “water mafias” exploit infrastructure failures for profit. In parts of Gauteng, syndicates are reportedly closing valves, damaging pipelines and disrupting pump stations – only to resell water through tankers at inflated prices. </p><p>Residents are forced to pay these informal suppliers while municipal systems remain crippled by the very sabotage that created the demand. </p><p> </p><p>Vulnerable, poor and rural communities bear the brunt of these disruptions, often going days or weeks without safe, potable water. Public health risks are rising, hygiene suffers and frustration mounts. </p><p>The effects are not theoretical – they can be deadly. In 2023, a cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal led to at least 20 deaths, traced to contaminated and poorly treated water. In a nation where water infrastructure is failing, with poor oversight at municipal level, the chance for such outbreaks become more likely.</p><p>Economically, the water crisis undermines productivity, business continuity and investor confidence. </p><p>ALSO READ: Bottled water demand spikes amid outages, here’s how much it costs at 6 stockists</p><p> </p><p>When water is scarce or unpredictable, industry slows, agriculture suffers and job security weakens. For a developing economy already facing instabilities, the water crisis adds yet another layer of systemic risk. </p><p>The SAHRC report rightly identifies persistent dysfunction with 105 water service authorities, legally tasked with ensuring affordable, efficient and sustainable access to basic water and sanitation services. </p><p>Yet many municipalities’ procurement processes remain vulnerable to manipulation and political interference. </p><p>Maintenance budgets are often cut or diverted and few face consequences for project failures. Sabotage of water systems can be considered as an attack on public safety and human rights, but prosecutions remain low. While the picture is bleak, it is not beyond repair. </p><p> </p><p>The SAHRC outlines recommendations that deserve swift and decisive implementation to protect the whole water value chain from threats: </p>Critical infrastructure should be secured and monitored with real-time technology community-based surveillance programmes, The department of water and sanitation and National Treasury, in collaboration with the cooperative governance and traditional affairs department, are implementing the ring-fencing of revenue collected for water, to ensure that funds collected for water and sanitation services are reinvested into infrastructure; Build municipalities’ capacity with skilled staff, regular audits and clear consequence management for non-performance; Protect whistle-blowers and investigate major cases through the Special Investigating Unit and the National Prosecuting Authority; and Treat sabotage as organised crime, not petty vandalism, requiring strengthened inter-agency collaboration. <p>ALSO READ: Water outages continue in Gauteng due to maintenance</p><p>As in all solutions or strategies to be implemented, civil society has a major role to play. </p><p>Continued public pressure, good quality investigative journalism and legal activism are essential to hold officials and contractors accountable. </p><p> </p><p>Greater transparency is needed, particularly around multimillion-rand water tanker tenders. Communities must be engaged, not just as recipients of services, but made to reduce their water use and be co-stewards of public infrastructure. </p><p>Rebuilding this partnership, however, will be difficult in the face of growing mistrust, driven by frequent and long water outages with little warning or explanation. </p><p>South Africa’s water crisis is a reflection of broader governance failures. Broken pipes are seen as broken promises. Infrastructure can be repaired and legislation amended, but public trust is harder to restore.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Opinion South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) water crisis </p> Fixing SA’s water crisis starts with accountability \| The Citizen	查看 6307	《公民报》	2025-07-03 11:20:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197083	有图 <p> The Modjadji royal family members perform rainmaking rituals every October to plead with their ancestors for rain. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/0000176826-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Girls dance during the annual traditional ceremony at Rain Queen Modjadji’s palace to summon the rains. Picture: Gallo Images / City Press / Muntu Vilakazi</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Villagers in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo have turned to the newly crowned Rain Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII for rain to quench their thirst. </p><p>This is after several boreholes recently drilled by the Mopani district municipality failed to produce a single drop of water for years because of the persistent drought that has plagued the region. </p>Annual rainmaking rituals<p>The Modjadjis, known for their supernatural rainmaking powers, have for years been making it rain in Limpopo during droughts.</p><p>Every October, five closely related families to the Modjadji royal family assemble at the Rain Queen’s palace in Khethakone, where they perform rainmaking rituals.</p><p>The family uses a magical horn from Zimbabwe to speak to their ancestors in a sacred place called Thokoleng. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> BREAKING: Former SA deputy president David Mabuza has died </p> </p> </p><p>According to former royal family and council chair, the late Mohale Malatji, the family uses a magical horn while pouring traditional brewed beer called mphapho onto the scared place.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Downpours<p>They plead with their ancestors for rain to fall in the region. </p><p>ALSO READ: Limpopo’s Rain Queen suspends initiation schools in 2025</p><p>To ensure that the ancestors have heard their pleas, the clouds suddenly gather, followed by a huge downpour that often fills dams and rivers. </p><p>Then, the families would be given Mphapho beer and dance around the scared place for hours while the rain continues to pour. </p><p> </p>Boreholes and water tankers <p>During a recent imbizo held by the Mopani district in Makhwibidung, outside Tzaneen, villagers told mayor Pule Shayi to plead with the Modjadjis to bring rain to Limpopo. </p><p>Shayi said water would be supplied to the residents via boreholes and water tankers. </p><p>“Here, in greater Tzaneen municipality, we have 663 boreholes. Of this number, we have 287 which are operational,” said Shayi.</p><p>He said to address the situation they have set aside R45 million to energise all the boreholes in the district. </p><p> </p><p>But the mayor added: “We have a challenge of vandalism as 42 of our boreholes have been vandalised and six of our transformers stolen.”</p><p>NOW READ: Limpopo drought: Rain queen’s family pleads for access to water</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice Limpopo Queen Modjadji rain Tzaneen </p> Limpopo villagers plead with rain queen to end drought \| The Citizen	查看 3020	《公民报》	2025-07-03 11:40:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197082	有图 <p> R57 billion has been paid out so far since the two-pot retirement system was implemented in 2024. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/two-pot-system-editorial-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The jury’s still out – and probably won’t be in for at least another decade or two – on whether the two-pot retirement system will be of long-term benefit, or not, to South African workers. </p><p>Prof Lucien van der Walt, director of Neil Aggett Labour Studies Unit at Rhodes University, makes a good point when he observes that the R57 billion paid out so far to people accessing their retirement funds has helped people to escape the current tough financial times and that is “better than being trapped in a downward spiral of financial instability and losses”. </p><p>Previously, “many people quit their jobs so that they could access their retirement funds, often leaving them broke later, and on the small government old age pension system,” he added. </p><p>ALSO READ: Two-pot retirement system: Almost 4 million withdrawals close to R57 billion</p><p>However, we wonder how many people used the money to bail them out from the poor choices which got them into debt. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> BREAKING: Former SA deputy president David Mabuza has died </p> </p> </p><p>Taking that money would also negatively affect long-term savings for retirement. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Will the two-pot system actually help to inculcate a savings culture in a country where “live for today and to hell with tomorrow” is almost the national motto? </p><p>However, what is clear is that there needs to be better financial education in our schools.</p><p>NOW READ: Liberty pays out R600 million for two-pot retirement system in 2024</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice pension fund retirement two-pot retirement system </p> Is the two-pot system a blessing or curse? \| The Citizen	查看 2003	《公民报》	2025-07-03 12:00:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197081	有图 <p> The two-pot system has two components – one for savings and the other for retirement. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Two-pot-pension-concerns.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Many concerns over the two-pot retirement payouts have not yet been addressed, even as the system forges ahead with almost R60 billion disbursed to claimants since September last year. </p><p>Prof Lucien van der Walt, director of Neil Aggett Labour Studies Unit at Rhodes University, said the system is a positive development, but it allows a small amount to be accessed annually. </p><p>“Given the situation that many working-class people face, it’s better than being trapped in a downward spiral of financial instability and losses,” he said. </p>Small annual access seen as both a benefit and limitation<p>“Previously, many people quit their jobs so that they could access their retirement funds, often leaving them broke later, and on the small government old age pension system.” </p><p>Van der Walt also highlighted as one of the negatives of the system the fact that the money would be taxed on withdrawal at the usual tax rate. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Is the two-pot system a blessing or curse? </p> </p> </p><p>“You will lose some of the money, even though it is your money. This is not the same as withdrawing cash from an ATM,” he said. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, trade union federation Cosatu described the pension fund reform as “among the most transformational since the democratic breakthrough of 1994”. </p><p>More than R57 billion has been paid to more than 3.5 million workers since the roll-out of the two-pot pension system. </p><p>“Fund operators reported unprecedented numbers of calls and applications from workers. While some funds’ systems were initially overwhelmed, most coped well, with Cosatu and its affiliates intervening where workers experienced challenges,” said Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks. </p>Cosatu praises system rollout but slams employer defaults<p>While the ANC-aligned federation praised the “excellent progress” made in the system payouts, it objected to some employers and municipalities that had failed to pay over workers’ pension contributions. </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Two-pot retirement system: Almost 4 million withdrawals close to R57 billion</p><p>Parks said some 7 700 employers had been fingered as culprits, with the largest numbers of such cases reported in the municipal, security and cleaning sector. </p><p>He said Cosatu was “deeply angered by over 7 700 employers who, through this process of providing relief to workers, have been exposed for having failed to pay over workers’ pension contributions”. </p><p>He said this is fraud and theft and must be dealt with by law enforcement agencies. </p><p> </p><p>“Cosatu, with National Treasury and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, continues to intervene with such delinquent employers to ensure this criminality is dealt with,” said Parks. </p>Saftu raises alarm over lack of access before retirement<p>But the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), while welcoming the system, rejected the rules surrounding the second pot – the retirement component. </p><p>“The two-pot pension reform could have been progressive if it were not for the rules for the second pot, which require workers to access it only at the retirement age,” said Saftu in a statement. </p><p>“This means a worker who is dismissed, retrenched or who resigns, will not access their pension fund in a lump sum until after they reach retirement age.” </p><p> </p>How the two-pot system works<p>The two-pot system has two components – one for savings and the other for retirement. </p><p>This meant 33% of the contributions would go into a savings pot and be accessible for withdrawal once a year, while 66% would go into the retirement pot, where it would be kept in the fund until the employee reached retirement age. </p><p>ALSO READ: Poor financial literacy about retirement costing SA and consumers millions</p><p>This is designed to ensure employees will be able to access their retirement savings to provide some financial relief, according to the fund operators. </p><p> </p>‘Reduced standard of living’<p>Some regard this as a great idea in light of the ongoing economic crisis and financial strain that is burdening workers. </p><p>The African Christian Democratic Party had cautioned workers that withdrawals from the savings pot should only be made for emergencies. </p><p>“It should also be noted that this withdrawal will be subject to tax and other administrative costs, resulting in one receiving less than what was applied for,” said the party. </p><p>“Additionally, a withdrawal from the savings pot will reduce the final total amount available at retirement and may result in a reduced standard of living.” </p>Fund operators and watchdogs urge caution<p>Last year, retirement fund operator Allan Grey told its clients that the idea behind the new two-pot retirement savings system is to promote the preservation of retirement fund investments until members retire. </p><p>While Old Mutual, in one of its myth-busting explanations, said the system would be automatic for all retirement fund members. </p><p>But Corruption Watch cautioned about the potential for fraud and corruption related to the two-pot retirement system, particularly regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the risk of scams. </p><p>The corruption buster encourages vigilance, reporting suspicious activities, and verifying communications from retirement funds.</p><p>NOW READ: Dipping into retirement funds could cost more than you think</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics pension fund retirement Two-pot pension </p> Two-pot pension system disburses billions, but concerns linger \| The Citizen	查看 5885	《公民报》	2025-07-03 12:20:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197080	有图 <p> He managed to steal approximately R40 and a sound system, then forced the victim to undress and raped her. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Court.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A man who raped a 91-year-old woman in Limpopo has been described as “one of the filthiest perpetrators” after being sentenced to life in prison for the crime.</p><p>Musa Walter Chabalala of Tshisaulu village appeared in the Thohoyandou High Court sitting at the Waterval Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where sentence was handed down.</p>Sentence<p>The court sentenced Chabalala to multiple terms of direct imprisonment, including life in prison for rape, 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and five years for housebreaking with intent to commit an offence.</p><p>ALSO READ: Zimbabwean national sentenced to 50 years in jail for kidnapping</p><p>The sentencing follows the court’s finding that Chabalala was guilty of a heinous attack on the 91-year-old woman in her home on 21 August 2020 in Tshisaulu village.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> More than 185 000 applications for 5 500police jobs </p> </p> </p>Rape<p>National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said the court heard how Chabalala forcefully gained entry into the victim’s home by opening a window and breaking the door to her bedroom.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Armed with a knife, he threatened the elderly woman, instructed her to hide under a blanket and demanded money.</p><p>“He managed to steal approximately R40 and a sound system, then forced the victim to undress and raped her multiple times before fleeing the scene,” Malabi-Dzhangi said.</p>Arrest<p>Malabi-Dzhangi said the traumatised elderly woman immediately reported the incident and a thorough police investigation later linked the accused through forensic evidence.</p><p>“Despite pleading not guilty, the state, represented by advocate Steven Muavha, presented compelling evidence that proved Chabalala’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.</p><p> </p><p>“In aggravation of sentence, the prosecution argued that rape had reached pandemic levels in the Vhembe district and harsh sentences are necessary to protect vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly,” Malabi-Dzhangi said.</p>‘Filthiest perpetrators<p>Malabi-Dzhangi said the court also heard Chabalala was a repeat offender, undeterred by previous convictions.</p><p>“In delivering his judgment, judge Thogomelani Caution Tshidada described the accused as ‘one of the filthiest perpetrators who does not deserve to live in our communities”.</p><p>“The judge lamented that the victim was old enough to be the accused’s grandmother and she should have been treated with dignity and respect. He noted the accused’s lack of remorse and found no mitigating factors to justify leniency,” Malabi-Dzhangi said.</p><p> </p>Sentenced welcomed <p>The NPA has welcomed the sentence, saying it trusts it will serve as a strong deterrent to would-be offenders.</p><p>Advocate Ivy Thenga, Director of Public Prosecutions in Limpopo, commended the prosecution and investigation teams for their diligence and commitment to justice.</p><p>“This sentence reinforces our resolve to protect the most vulnerable in our society and ensure that justice prevails,” said Thenga.</p><p>ALSO READ: Man accused of murdering KZN municipal manager found guilty</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Court life imprisonment Limpopo Police Rape robbery theft </p> 'Filthiest perpetrator' handed life in jail for raping 91-year-old woman	查看 3725	《公民报》	2025-07-03 12:20:07 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197079	有图 <p> Tshwane moves to court, citing safety and legal concerns over volunteer firefighting and unauthorised use of city resources. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tshwane-goes-to-court-in-bid-to-douse-volunteer-firefighting-services.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture for illustration: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The City of Tshwane is accusing volunteer firefighting services of operating illegally, interfering with the city’s command and control structures during emergency incidents and compromising incident scene management. </p><p>The city also put a stop to AfriForum’s Neighbourhood Watch and cleaning operations. </p><p>City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the city has filed a court application to enforce compliance with legislation. </p>Tshwane accuses volunteer firefighting groups of illegal operations<p>“These entities are functioning without legal authority, regulatory approval or formal agreements with the municipality, in direct contravention of national and local legislation governing emergency services. </p><p>“This development presents serious safety, legal and operational concerns that the city cannot ignore,” he said. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> One dead in a shack fire at informal settlement in Ekurhuleni </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: One dead in a shack fire at informal settlement in Ekurhuleni</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Mashigo said the city views this court action as necessary to restore order, protect public safety and ensure the regulation of emergency services. </p><p>“The provision of fire services is a constitutional mandate reserved exclusively for municipalities, as set out in Schedule 4, part B of the constitution of South Africa, 1996. </p><p>“Accordingly, any decision to outsource such services must be made by the municipal council following a rigorous process that includes public consultation, as required by the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000).” </p>City has not adopted resolution to outsource its fire services<p>Mashigo said to date, the city has not adopted any resolution to outsource its fire services, nor has it entered into service level agreements with any private providers. </p><p> </p><p>“Furthermore, the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987) stipulates that any fire service operating outside a municipality must obtain a formal designation from the relevant provincial authority. </p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: SA Breweries depot in Soweto goes up in flames</p><p>“None of the private fire services operating in Tshwane, including Fire Ops SA, Fidelity Secure Fire, Sinoville Firefighting Association and Laudium Disaster Management, has obtained such designation from the Gauteng MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, as required by law,” he said. </p><p>“Moreover, they draw water from municipal fire hydrants without authorisation, contributing to unaccounted water losses and violating city bylaws. </p><p> </p><p>“Beyond the legal infringements, these private services function on a ‘for-profit basis’, selectively targeting affluent suburbs and industrial areas, while ignoring the broader community,” he said. </p>City made efforts to engage with entities<p>“They also issue no burn permits in contradiction of the city’s official procedures, creating confusion and undermining the authority of legitimate emergency services.” </p><p>The city has made multiple efforts to engage with these entities. </p><p>ALSO READ: Man dies after fire guts shack in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni</p><p> </p><p>Directives were issued and engagements were referred to the appropriate disaster management authorities. However, these services remained noncompliant, he said. </p><p>“When letters of demand were served, they were met with threats and resistance. Despite several attempts at resolution, no cooperation was achieved.” </p><p>The Sinoville Firefighting Association (SBBV) hit back and said they will continue to save lives and serve the community, despite the court application. </p>SBBV hit back<p>SBBV founder Johan Botha said the SBBV operates within the law and was not illegal. </p><p> </p><p>“The SBBV is a volunteer organisation from the community, for the community. Not a single cent of SBBV’s income is spent on salaries,” he added. </p><p>ALSO READ: DEMS celebrates firefighters for their strive to save lives</p><p>Botha said SBBV has applied for official recognition, which was denied. </p><p>“It is time Tshwane emergency services recognises that organisations such as the SBBV are their allies.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City of Tshwane(COT) emergency services firefighters </p> Tshwane goes to court in bid to douse volunteer firefighting services \| The Citizen	查看 4732	《公民报》	2025-07-03 12:40:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197078	有图 <p> Julius Malema says he will vote with the DA if it proposed a no-confidence motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Julius-Malema-DA-no-confidence-motion-1200x801-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: Neil McCartney/The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Julius Malema is known for shouting his mouth off and for changing political course faster than you can say “Breitling watch” – and maybe he was grandstanding yesterday – but perhaps he has also chucked a large rock into the stagnant pool of South African politics. </p><p>The EFF leader said that, as things currently stand, his party would vote with the DA if it proposed a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly against President Cyril Ramaphosa. </p><p>He went even further, saying: “I want to warn you that this country will have a white president, this country will have Steenhuisen as a president if the ANC is behaving the way it is behaving.”</p><p>Allowing for the fact the words may be political hot air, the intriguing possibilities which arise from his comments must be depressing for Ramaphosa’s ANC. </p><p>If, as ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula proposes, the DA would be kicked out of the government of national unity (GNU) for tabling the motion then, if the vote goes ahead, Ramaphosa might well not be in a position to say anything any longer as head of state. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> JSC to recommend Judge President Mlambo as next deputy chief justice </p> </p> </p><p>That is, of course, if Jacob Zuma’s party joins the EFF and the DA in voting against Ramaphosa… because, as we all know, the ANC long since ceased having a majority in parliament. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: No, Malema, the UK is not a bully</p><p>What is certain in the ANC-EFF-MK relationship is that they hate each other equally. </p><p>If Malema carries out his threat, then it would be MK which would be the decisive factor. </p><p>And the delicious irony of that would not escape that party’s leader, Jacob Zuma. </p><p> </p><p>He would be holding Ramaphosa’s future in the palm of his hand. </p><p>He could end it… or he could save him with a gesture which would be the ultimate in humiliation. </p><p>Yet – let’s not get ahead of ourselves. You cannot bet on anything Malema says.</p><p>NOW READ: Malema promises urgent aid for Mthatha flood victims, calls on the wealthy to help</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Democratic Alliance (DA) Julius Malema Motion of no confidence uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> Malema's large rock makes ripples in SA politics pool \| The Citizen	查看 2715	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:00:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197077	有图 <p> The passengers on the bus had no passports or travel documentation and were taken back to the border for processing. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Beitbridge.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Entrance to the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo. Picture: Nigel Sibanda</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A bus driver has been arrested and his human cargo escorted back to the border after failing to escape authorities.</p><p>The police’s border unit was aided by South African National Parks Rangers in tracking a bus loaded with undocumented foreign nationals on Monday.</p><p>The driver of the bus was charged with the Conveyance of Illegal Immigrants and given a fine of at least R100000.</p>Long police chase<p>Authorities initially attempted to stop and inspect the bus along the R521 outside Modena near the Botswana border.</p><p>The bus driver did not comply and attempted to flee the scene, leading pursuing police and border patrol vehicles on a high-speed chase.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Politicians dangle immigration control as election bait </p> </p> </p><p>Authorities followed the bus for almost 50 kilometres from the Beitbridge border post before bringing it to a halt along the R572.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Upon conducting a thorough search of the bus, law enforcement officers discovered 76 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals on board, none of whom possessed valid passports or travel documents,” confirmed Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.</p><p>The passengers on board were taken to the Beitbridge border post for processing, and provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe thanked the teams for a successful interception.</p><p>“This operation demonstrates our firm commitment to safeguarding our borders and ensuring that all those who undermine the country’s immigration laws are brought to book,” Hadebe stated.</p>Drones for BMA<p>The Department of Home Affairs upgraded theBorder Management Authority’s(BMA) operational capacity earlier this year.</p><p> </p><p>R150 million was spent on providing BMA agents with 40 body-worn cameras and a set of drones to give officials real-time footage from the ground.</p><p>The drones come equipped with AI-assisted object recognition, thermal cameras that detect heat signatures, and the ability to lock onto and track targets.</p><p>“Data shows that when we first trialled the use of drones over the festive season, the number of attempted illegal crossings that were successfully prevented increased by 215%,” stated Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber in April.</p><p>NOW READ: Here is what’s causing delays at Home Affairs offices</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics beitbridge border immigration South African Police Service (SAPS) Zimbabwe </p> Bus driver arrested after transporting nearly 80 undocumented Zimbabweans \| The Citizen	查看 2895	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:09:30 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197076	有图 <p> Julius Malema could be using the no-confidence threat to pressure the ANC, warning that arrogance will cost the party once again. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Julius-Malema-DA-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>EFF commander in chief Julius Malema. Picture: Facebook/Economic Freedom Fighters</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed the EFF will vote with the DA to oust President Cyril Ramaphosa in the mooted motion of no confidence.</p><p>If this move is successful, it could see DA leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen becoming the first white president since the dawn of democracy in 1994. </p>Malema warns of ‘white president’<p>“I want to warn you that this country will have a white president. Steenhuisen will be president if the ANC is behaving the way it is doing,” said Malema yesterday. </p><p>“The motion of no confidence will come, we will vote with the DA. Then, when it is time elect a president, we will abstain and the ANC will lose.” </p><p>Although Malema undertook to vote with the DA, he said his party is not working with the DA. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> BREAKING: Former SA deputy president David Mabuza has died </p> </p> </p><p>Though the tone of Malema’s threat to vote out Ramaphosa appeared to be a complete rejection, it also indicated a readiness to compromise – a veiled attempt to lure the ANC into agreeing to cooperate with the EFF.</p><p> </p><p> </p>MK party’s silence <p>However, Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party remains a dark horse in the debate, as it has not yet expressed its stance on the matter. </p><p>Some analysts believe it could surprise everybody by voting in Ramaphosa’s favour and, later, make demands to the ANC to accommodate it in the government of national unity (GNU), or strike a deal on Zuma’s criminal charges. </p><p>ALSO READ: What do you think of Malema’s Bill to nationalise the Reserve Bank?</p><p>Political analyst Prof Dirk Kotzé said MK would usually vote against any DA proposal, which made it likely for them to side with Ramaphosa. </p><p> </p><p>At the same time, the party could abstain to avoid being associated with either side as they also had issues with Ramaphosa, said Kotzé. </p>Is there room for persuasion?<p>There were fears that if all the political parties voted to oust Ramaphosa, considering the top four parties could cooperate to push him out, the president would be out. </p><p>However, pre-vote dealmaking was imminent, especially with traditional ANC-backing parties such as Al Jama-ah, Patriotic Alliance, United Democratic Movement, Pan Africanist Congress and others likely to support Ramaphosa’s stay. </p><p>But Malema cautioned some of these parties could be persuaded by their Israeli and big business funders to remove Ramaphosa. </p><p> </p>‘A worse situation for the DA’<p>But Kotzé, who doubts the no-confidence motion could happen, said if it did, there was a chance of a 50-50 split to have Ramaphosa ousted.</p><p>He said the ANC needed only 10% plus one to ensure Ramaphosa stayed in power. </p><p>“If the DA removed Ramaphosa, what is the option for them? It will be a worse situation for the DA if Ramaphosa is removed,” he said. </p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: ‘Even Donald Trump is scared of the EFF’ – Malema</p><p> </p><p>“I think the DA is not serious about the motion; it’s just part of its strategy to push the president to agree to its demands.” </p><p>The move is also seen as Malema’s revenge against Ramaphosa, who excluded the EFF from the GNU. </p><p>Malema said when the EFF and ANC vote percentages were tallied, along with those of pro-ANC smaller parties like Patriotic Alliance, ActionSA, and others, they would exceed 50%, which would ensure Ramaphosa was saved. </p>Malema blames ANC arrogance for its decline<p>He said the EFF warned the ANC in 2016, but the party never believed it. </p><p> </p><p>“Now it’s going to happen because the ANC had been arrogant. Even when it was humbled by the voters, it still acted in an arrogant manner. </p><p>“When [the ANC] are voting with us, they win. But when they don’t vote with us, they lose. The decline started in 2016, when they lost the metros,” he said. </p><p>“It’s going to happen again if they are not going to change their attitude. We are going to fold our arms and they will lose again.”</p><p>NOW READ: Malema promises urgent aid for Mthatha flood victims, calls on the wealthy to help</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Democratic Alliance (DA) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Editor’s Choice Julius Malema Motion of no confidence </p> Malema’s revenge politics puts ANC on notice \| The Citizen	查看 4731	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:20:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197075	有图 <p> Consumers will be watching with bated breath to see what will be launched. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smartphones-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Smartphones. Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Consumers will be watching with bated breath as Samsung and Huawei prepare to launch their new smartphones.</p><p>On Thursday, tech journalists in South Africa will get a glimpse into Samsung’s new smartphone, reportedly the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with the company sharing a teaser for the event, “Be the first to experience the Ultra Unfold.”</p><p>Huawei unveiled its Pura 80 series for journalists in Shenzhen, China, last week, with the official launch of the devices expected to take place on July 10th in Dubai. The company shared this teaser: “Where light meets shadow, a new story begins.” </p>Battlegrounds<p>The battle for a major share of the smartphone market, particularly in South Africa, is simmering as consumers demand devices with the latest innovation but at an affordable price.</p><p>Sadly, the new flagship smartphones are too often breaking bank balances rather than boundaries.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ring, ring: First international phone call took place 144 years ago on 1 July </p> </p> </p><p>Earlier this year, Huawei unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate Design, which costs a whopping R70,000, while last year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 retails for about R45,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The all-new #HUAWEIPura80 Ultra stuns with a glazed gold finish, adopting a dazzling forward symbol design, and a radiant Sunburst Pattern that catches every eye. #HuaweiLaunch pic.twitter.com/ttcqOcx9Lc</p>— Huawei Mobile SA (@HuaweiZA) June 27, 2025</p><p>ALSO READ: [REVIEW] Huawei Mate XT: No tri-fold gimmick smartphone, but it’s pricey</p>Money to burn<p>While this is wad of cash to part with for phone which could possibly be the price of a second hand car, mobile operators are heavily subsidizing these smartphones luring consumer into 36-month contracts which is not lucrative as smartphones brands unveil new devices every year leaving customers stuck with devices for three years if they cannot sell old phones to upgrade.</p><p>As for what Huawei and Samsung have up their sleeves, previous launches have focused strongly on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with very few cosmetic changes.</p><p> </p><p>💙 Like this post and be the first to witness what’s next on GalaxyUnpacked. Something new is unfolding and yes, it’s worth the wait 😉 This is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. GalaxyAI pic.twitter.com/0Bg6up5A0X</p>— Samsung Mobile SA (@SamsungMobileSA) July 1, 2025</p>Innovation<p>As companies innovate for thinner, foldable smartphones with impressive cameras and advanced AI technology, it’s hard to imagine what’s coming next.</p><p>While smartphone prices have soared for flagship devices, many brands are also trying to capture a bigger slice of the mid-range market with affordable devices that offer top-end features, typically found in more expensive phones, at a fraction of the price.</p><p>As for what Samsung and Huawei have up their sleeves, stay tuned to The Citizen for all the details.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: Samsung S25 Ultra an AI marvel</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics China Dubai Huawei Mobile Samsung smartphones </p> What to expect as Huawei and Samsung set to launch new smartphones	查看 3438	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:21:12 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197074	有图 <p> The problem with the Pick 6 is the ridiculously competitive nature of races that make up the popular bet, especially on Durban July day. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/durban-july-horses-betting.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>The Pick 6 on Durban July day is always tough to crack. Picture: Michel Bega / The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Pick 6 is a front-of-mind wager for most players on Durban July day at Greyville on Saturday – thanks to an expected R15-million mega-pool.</p><p>The problem for anyone striving to win a slice of that treasure is the ridiculously competitive nature of races that make up the popular bet. Indeed, the July itself – Africa’s greatest horse race and the highest aspiration of every owner, trainer and jockey – might prove the easiest of the six legs to negotiate!</p><p>The key to a puzzle like this is finding a banker – a surefire winner on which to pin all hopes and allow one to select a wider spread of runners in other, more tricky legs. And the standout hot-pot favourite on Saturday is Eight On Eighteen in the Durban July – Race 7 on the card and Leg 4 of the Pick 6 – so he is likely to be a banker in a vast number of exotics bets.</p>Options for Pick 6<p>Eight On Eighteen’s odds on Wednesday morning were 16-10.</p><p>The remaining five legs include two juvenile races, which are always difficult as the form is somewhat unreliable due to young horses often making sudden improvements as they mature.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> A special Place in the heart of punters </p> </p> </p><p>Also, there are two Grade 3 contests – the Gold Vase and the Post Merchants, longest and shortest features on the day – which are packed with top performers from around the country, all with connections desperate to lead in a winner on the big day.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Finally, there is the main supporting feature, the Grade 1 Garden Province Stakes, which is arguably the premier mile race for female horses in the country and carries valuable black type into the thoroughbred stud book and breeding arena.</p><p>Quite a few Garden Province hopefuls could easily have made it into the Durban July line-up, so the competition is red-hot. Some players will be tempted to include the entire field in their Pick 6 combinations, but 14 runners will send the cost of the bet soaring!</p><p>Another option is to trim the choice down to the best of the best. Rascova (10-1), Mon Petit Cherie (10-1), Double Grand Slam (11-2), Fatal Flaw (8-1) and Spumante Dolce (13-2) are the ones that have proven their worth in the highest company.</p><p>If one has the agonizing task of trimming that list down to fit a budget, perhaps the shortest-priced, Double Grand Slam, must go – if only because her regular rider, national champ Richard Fourie, has opted for Mon Petit Cherie over her.</p><p> </p>A suggested Pick 6:<p>3,5,9,11,12,13 x 8,9,10 x 6,7,10,13 x 11 x 6,7,10,11 x 2,3,4,8,9,12 (R1,728)</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Hollywoodbets Durban July horse racing news </p> July day eyes on Pick 6’s R15m prize \| The Citizen	查看 3231	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:30:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197073	有图 <p> Leaders and residents want answers on the failed R3 million sports facility and the rising shack community replacing it. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Abandoned-R3m-sports-project-sparks-land-grab.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Khutsong residents mark spaces to erect shacks. Picture: Michel Bega</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>This should have been the “field of dreams” for young people and adults in Khutsong township near Carletonville – but the Merafong municipality’s failure to complete a sports centre has seen the earmarked area targeted by land invaders. </p><p>They are erecting shacks where there should have been soccer, rugby and cricket pitches, and basketball and netball courts. </p><p>It is not clear how much money has been wasted on the abandoned project since there is no budget information after the 2012-13 financial year, nor any information about how the R3 million allocated in that year has been spent. </p>12 years since sports field was abandoned<p>It is about 12 years since the project to build the Khutsong sports fields was abandoned. </p><p>When The Citizen visited the area this week, there were several people preparing to erect housing structures, while boys were playing soccer next to what was supposed to be a soccer pitch. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Illegal land grabs prompt a rethink of the Pie Act </p> </p> </p><p>Vusi Cele, a community leader responsible for the allocation of the plots, said so far more than 300 people had invaded the area and were building shacks. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Tshwane plan to relocate east informal settlement dwellers unfolds</p><p>“Yes, it is true that we are taking this land because the municipality failed to make use of it, while we don’t have houses. </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Losing-out.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Youngsters from Dinowa FC play football on a dusty field in Khutsong on Tuesday. Picture: Michel Bega<p>“Officials from the municipality’s human settlements unit came to talk to us and instructed us to immediately stop what we are doing, but we refused. </p><p>“They said they were going to arrest us if we continued. They promised to give us 100 houses, while we are 304. </p><p> </p>100 houses promised but 304 needed<p>“We know for a fact that they are telling lies because the houses are for people who are on the low-cost housing waiting list. We are not going to leave here; we are ready to fight.” </p><p>Otsile Gaonnwe, a Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader in Merafong municipality, has called on the authorities to investigate why the municipality abandoned the project and what happened to the R3.2 million allocated for it. </p><p>Gaonnwe said the project started in 2012 and was supposed to be completed at the end of 2013, but the constructor only built a changing room and an RDP-sized house that was supposed to be used by the security officer looking after the construction site. </p><p>ALSO READ: Fears rise as new Fourways informal settlement takes root</p><p> </p><p>“It is a painful thing to know that so much money was allocated to build the much-needed facility, but the project has been abandoned and as the community, we don’t know why,” Gaonnwe said. </p><p>“As a leader of PA in the municipality, I tried in vain to compel the municipality to tell us what happened to the money. We cannot afford to lose so much money.” </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ready-to-build.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>More than 300 people have invaded the area, a community leader says. Picture: Michel Bega<p>He said the municipality and the main contractor should explain to the public why the much-needed facility has not been built. </p>Municipality and contractor should explain to public why facility hasn’t been built<p>He said his party contacted the ward councillor and the municipality, but they did not get straight answers. </p><p> </p><p>“As I am talking to you, there are children playing soccer in a dusty field when money was allocated to build a sports field. </p><p>“Soon after the project stopped, criminals vandalised the change rooms that were built and stole the materials. </p><p>ALSO READ: Ramaphosa reiterates there are no land grabs in SA, slams those spreading misinformation</p><p>“We would be happy if the Special Investigating Unit investigated this and the other abandoned projects within the municipality because there are so many. </p><p> </p><p>“I hope that if the media publishes the story, maybe the provincial government will intervene.” </p><p>Daniele Maga, senior member of the Merafong Business Forum, said the matter needed to be investigated to establish how the tender was awarded for the main contract and what happened to the project and the money. </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/No-grass.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A young player kicks up dust on the earmarked for sports fields. Picture: Michel BegaMatter needed to be investigated<p>Maga said by law the chamber should be informed about projects happening in the area, but they were always being sidelined by the municipality. </p><p>“As the chamber, we don’t have information about many projects in the area and, in most cases, tenders are given to people from other provinces, excluding locals,” she said. </p><p>“If you look at the municipality, the majority of employees are from Eastern Cape and other provinces. I am not a tribalist, but I believe these people do not care about what is happening because their families are not here. </p><p>ALSO READ: Legal battle over land ownership halts Ditsobotla’s gravesite construction project</p><p>“What is happening here is painful because the sports field was going to produce stars from our community and boost the local economy as teams from other provinces were going to visit us with their followers. </p><p>“There are people who are now invading and erecting shacks. We are calling on the municipality to allocate houses for the invaders and to finish the facility. </p>People now invading and erecting shacks<p>“I know there are about 4 000 RDP houses that have not been allocated so we suggest that they accommodate these people.” </p><p>Merafong municipality spokesperson Thabo Moloja did not respond to questions sent to him.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics land grabs Sport townships </p> Abandoned R3m sports project sparks land grabs \| The Citizen	查看 6798	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:40:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197072	有图 <p> Corporal punishment was outlawed in prisons in 1996 by an act of Parliament. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pieter-Groenewald.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald. Picture: GCIS </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald says petty criminals who can’t afford bail should be given corporal punishment.</p><p>Groenewald made the suggestion while delivering his budget vote in the National Assembly on Wednesday.</p>Overcrowding<p>The minister said overcrowding remains a challenge, exacerbated by those who can’t afford to pay small amounts of bail.</p><p>He highlighted that there are more than 104 000 inmates in correctional services facilities with limited beds.</p><p>ALSO READ: Correctional Services committee urged to implement PP report on Bester escape [VIDEO]</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> BREAKING: Former SA deputy president David Mabuza has died </p> </p> </p><p>Groenewald stated that approximately 60 000 remand detainees are awaiting trial, with around 2 500 unable to afford bail amounts of R1 000 or less.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Corporal punishment<p>He said corporal punishment will help ease overcrowding in the country’s prisons, an act of Parliament which was outlawed in 1996.</p><p>“If you look at our criminal justice system, we must start a debate to say shouldn’t we bring back corporal punishment?” Groenewald said.</p><p>“A young person who steals 10 loaves of bread sits in prison and waits about three years for sentencing. Think about whether we should bring back corporal punishment,” Groenewald said in Afrikaans. </p>Death penalty<p>While Groenewald called for corporal punishment, a suggestion that sparked a debate among MPs. Patriotic Alliance (PA) MP Marlon Daniels argued the death penalty would be more suitable for those sentenced for murder.</p><p> </p><p>“Corporal punishment is mildly put. Bring back the death penalty. You kill someone, be prepared to be killed.”</p>Budget<p>After being in office for a year, Groenewald said he would not sugarcoat the challenges plaguing the department he inherited.</p><p>“We know that these challenges encompass issues such as overcrowding, dilapidated infrastructure, a rising number of remand detainees, deteriorating facilities, staff shortages, the presence of crime syndicates and gangs within our institutions and emerging crime patterns that pose challenges to our rehabilitation programmes.</p><p>“The appropriation for our vote is R29 221 952 000 for the 2025/26 financial year, increasing to R30 567 412 000 in 2026/27, and reaching R31 950 271 000 in the 2027/28 financial year,” the minister said.</p><p> </p><p>Groenewald said the budget cuts will compromise security and equipment provision, adding that capital investments in skills development, nutritional services and capital works projects will likely be paused, and parolee monitoring could be negatively impacted.</p><p>ALSO READ: Seven Mangaung prison officials suspended after murder of inmate [VIDEO]</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corporal punishment death penalty Department of Correctional Services Editor’s Choice Parliament Patriotic Alliance (PA) Pieter Groenewald prisoners </p> Corporal punishment and death penalty debated in Parliament	查看 3458	《公民报》	2025-07-03 13:40:34 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197071	有图 <p> Europe’s sabotage of US peace efforts might force the White House to shift the entire burden of aid to Ukraine onto Europe alone. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/iStock-2212269577.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Flags of Ukraine and Russia. Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The irony of geopolitics is that friends can become overnight enemies and enemies can become friends – it’s all about power dynamics. </p><p>That’s exactly what is emerging among Western allies, whose common enemy all along has been Russia, until Donald Trump came around and spoiled the party. </p><p>It was bound to happen that Trump’s determination to end the war between Ukraine and Russia would cause tension among the Western nations. </p><p>War is used by unscrupulous politicians to stay in power, manipulating public perceptions to create an impression that a particular leader is a patriot who loves their country by standing up against the enemy, no matter the cost to human life, even genocide. </p><p>Ukraine has increasingly emerged as a critical fault line in relations between the United States and European nations. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Stellantis warns of factory closures as e-van sales stall in Europe </p> </p> </p><p>Tension has been exacerbated by Kyiv, which, amid Trump’s withdrawal of unconditional support, has been pressing the European Union for military and financial guarantees, which has become Volodymyr Zelensky’s favourite topic when visiting Europe. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>With this pressure, Zelensky cast European leaders as adversaries to their American counterparts. </p><p>ALSO READ: Zelensky signs decree for Ukraine’s withdrawal from anti-landmine treaty</p><p>Some observers have described Ukraine as the “gravedigger” of transatlantic unity, pushing Nato to the brink of collapse. </p><p>This idea was confirmed by Politico, which emphasised the possibility of Nato’s eventual breakup. </p><p> </p><p>It pointed to a growing convergence between US and Russian positions on a range of global issues, despite persistent anti-Russian sentiment among European elites. </p><p>Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell described the current trajectory as an “uncoordinated divorce” between the US and Europe. </p><p>Amid this tension, Ukraine has signed bilateral security and mutual defence agreements with 28 countries across the collective West over the past year. </p><p>This is in addition to the $50 billion in financial support pledged by the G7 nations to Ukraine last December, drawn from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. </p><p> </p><p>The proposal to deploy Western peacekeeping forces to Ukrainian territory remains little more than rhetorical flourish by European politicians seeking to bolster their domestic standing. </p><p>ALSO READ: Trump reassures allies as NATO agrees ‘historic’ spending hike</p><p>That’s what one means by war and power – the innocent must die because politicians need to stay in power, be it in Europe or Israel. </p><p>The West appears far from reaching consensus on direct involvement. </p><p> </p><p>Trump’s firm stance against sending American troops, coupled with Europe’s limited military capacity, have effectively ruled out the deployment of even a modest peacekeeping contingent. </p><p>In a recent piece, UnHerd, a publication that claims to be neither going with the crowd nor pushing an agenda, echoed this scepticism. </p><p>The publication argues that while Europe may technically have the capacity to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes,” the political and strategic appetite to do so appears increasingly fragile. </p><p>It has become clear that under Trump, the Western alliance will never be stable. </p><p> </p><p>Trump may prefer to abandon US sponsorship of Kyiv in exchange for providing Russia with guarantees of American noninterference in the Ukrainian conflict. </p><p>In the end, Europe’s sabotage of US peace efforts might force the White House to shift the entire burden of aid to Ukraine onto Europe alone – leaving them it to deal with this overwhelming problem without US involvement.</p><p>NOW READ: Europe’s appetite for war: Why peace in Ukraine remains elusive</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Donald Trump Europe Ukraine Russia War United States of America (USA/US) </p> Ukraine is becoming the wedge driving US and Europe apart \| The Citizen	查看 4522	《公民报》	2025-07-03 14:00:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197070	有图 <p> The world champions kick off their Test season with a match against Italy in Pretoria this weekend. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rassie-evolving-Boks-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Rassie Erasmus is constantly looking to make the Springboks the best team in the game. Picture: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Springboks are constantly evolving and if they don’t want to be left behind they need to continue to do so, according to coach Rassie Erasmus, as they prepare to officially open their international season against Italy at Loftus this weekend.</p><p>The Boks got up and running with a non-Test against famed invitational side, the Barbarians, in Cape Town over the past weekend, and now play their first official Test of the season, in the opening game of their incoming series.</p><p>The big win over the BaaBaas showed the Boks’ impressive attacking threat, even in miserable and wet conditions, as they ran in eight tries and only conceded one, for a 54-7 result, and Erasmus said they want to build on that against the Italians.</p><p>“If you don’t change, you get left behind. We started evolving when attack coach Tony Brown came in last year. You could see the intent last week, and if it wasn’t so wet, more of the offloads would have stuck,” said Erasmus earlier this week.</p><p>“This group of senior guys who are playing this weekend want to continue with that. This team will definitely not slot back to 2019 when it was a kick-and-chase, pressure game for us. This team on Saturday must try and get it right.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> OPINION: Springboks in a very healthy state with phenomenal depth </p> </p> </p>Experienced team<p>The team named to face Italy is chock full of experience and features a large number of double World Cup winners, which brought up questions about whether the Boks were going for a bit more of a conservative game, but Erasmus explained that even the older guys have been evolving with the new blood.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“As new blood comes in, we change. In 2019, Swys de Bruin (attack coach) withdrew a month before the World Cup and we met (replacement) Felix Jones in Japan. That is how much time we had to prepare on the attacking front,” said Erasmus.</p><p>“Then, post-2019, the Covid pandemic took two years of development away from us, and we had no preparation for the Lions series.</p><p>“Still, with the (limited) time we had going into the last World Cup, we played some good attacking rugby. None of these guys we’re still picking are not coachable enough to evolve with us.”</p><p>If the Boks get what they want out of the first Italian game, it is likely they will make a slew of changes for the second Test in Gqeberha, as they look to spread game time and give other players a run, with Erasmus saying that the players already know who is likely to play.</p><p> </p><p>That means a number of fringe players could get a chance, as well as a few debutants, while it will also be a chance for some stalwarts to come back from injury, with regular captain Siya Kolisi expected to play, along with Pieter-Steph du Toit, Grant Williams and Makazole Mapimpi.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Pieter-Steph du Toit Rassie Erasmus Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> ‘If you don’t change you get left behind’ – Erasmus on evolving Boks	查看 3402	《公民报》	2025-07-03 14:12:38 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197069	有图 <p> The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ekurhuleni-Fire.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The building where 15 residents were staying. Picture: The City of Ekurhuleni Fire Department </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>At least 15 people have been rescued after a fire broke out at a building previously used for business purposes in Ekurhuleni.</p><p>The City of Ekurhuleni Fire Department said that they received a call about a fire at the building located at 253 Ndhlovu Street, Ngema Section in Katlehong, just before 9pm on Wednesday.</p>Fire <p>The fire department said it successfully contained the fire that engulfed a former shop building now housing approximately 15 individuals.</p><p>“The swift response prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent structures. The call was received at 20h59. Upon arrival, crews from Zonkeziwe Fire Station found the building ‘well alight’.</p><p>ALSO READ: One dead in a shack fire at informal settlement in Ekurhuleni</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Your guide to Ekurhuleni’s new rates, rebates and tariffs </p> </p> </p><p>“Due to the intensity of the fire, reinforcements were requested from Brakpan, Germiston, and Alberton fire stations,” it said.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Rescue<p>The fire department said all 15 residents of the building were safely evacuated and have been relocated to a temporary shelter arranged by the local ward councillor.</p><p>“There are no immediate reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”</p>Shack fires<p>The fire incident comes less than a day after a man believed to be in his thirties died in a shack fire in Ekurhuleni</p><p>It is understood that the man was found and declared dead after a multiple-shack fire at the Makausi informal settlement near Primrose, City of Ekurhuleni, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.</p><p> </p><p>Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) William Ntladi said they received the call just before 1am at the Primrose fire station.</p><p>“On arrival, several shacks were already on fire, threatening the rest of the others in the proximity. Offensively, flames were extinguished using water from the fire engines, preventing them from spreading across the settlement. A total of eight shacks were burnt down, and in that inferno, a partially burnt body of an adult male was discovered in one of the shacks.”</p><p>This is the third fire in Ekurhuleni. On Sunday, a 22-year-old man and a little baby died in a shack fire at Arla Park Extension 3 in Nigel at about 3am.</p><p>ALSO READ:Man dies after fire guts shack in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics East Rand Ekurhuleni emergency Fire shack fire </p> 15 Rescued from burning building in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni	查看 2956	《公民报》	2025-07-03 14:35:13 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word
3197068	有图 <p> Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of mushroom, biltong, and potato chowder. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-design-37-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Mushroom, Biltong & Potato Chowder. Picture: supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Simmered in a creamy broth, the mushroom, biltong, and potato chowder offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings.</p><p>Serve it with crusty bread for a complete dining experience that showcases South African ingredients in a cosy, delicious way.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p>It is a heartwarming American chowder with a South African twist.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p>This meal serves up to eight people.</p>Ingredients30mloil1onion, chopped1clove garlic, crushed60gbutter30mlcake flour500gbutton mushrooms, sliced80mlwhite wine1.25litreschicken stock1potato, cut into cubes3sprigs thyme<gwmw></gwmw>375mlmilk125mlcream150gground, fine biltongsalt and milled black pepperInstructions<p>Stir in the milk, cream, and biltong and season to taste. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Recipe of the day: Warm winter Sishebo Beef Curry </p> </p> </p><p>Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Add the garlic, butter, and flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p>Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.</p><p>Increase the heat and add the white wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.</p><p>Add the chicken stock, potatoes, and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p> </p>Supplied by: mushroominfo.co.za<p><gwmw></gwmw></p><svg><defs><symbol> </symbol></defs></svg>Print<p>Recipe of the day: Winter warmer Mushroom, biltong and potato chowder<p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-design-37-1-600x600.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <p>Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of Mushroom, Biltong, and Potato Chowder. This hearty recipe combines sautéed mushrooms and diced biltong for a rich, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with tender potatoes. Simmered in a creamy broth, the chowder offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, satisfying dining experience that showcases South African ingredients in a cozy, delicious way.</p> </p> <p> Author: Thami Kwazi Prep Time: 20minutes Cook Time: 20minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Category: Culinary Collection, Soups, Breads and Stews Cuisine: American, South African Servings </p> <p> <p> <p> Ingredients </p> <p> Scale 1x2x3x </p> </p> <p> 30mloil1onion, chopped1clove garlic, crushed60gbutter30mlcake flour500gbutton mushrooms, sliced80mlwhite wine1.25literschicken stock1potato, cut into cubes3sprigs thyme375mlmilk125mlcream150gground, fine biltongsalt and milled black pepper </p> </p> <p> <p> Instructions </p> <p> <p>Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes.</p><p>Add the garlic, butter and flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.</p><p>Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.</p><p>Increase the heat and add the white wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.</p><p>Add the chicken stock, potatoes and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes.</p><p>Stir in the milk, cream and biltong and season to taste.<p> </p><p>Simmer for 2 – 3 minutes.</p> </p> </p> <p> Nutrition Serving Size: Serves: 6 – 8 </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Budget recipes food recipe recipe of the day </p> Recipe of the day: Mushroom, biltong and potato chowder	查看 3820	《公民报》	2025-07-03 15:00:00 2025-07-03 23:47:29	word

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