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3248738	有图 <p> Reverend Theo Khanyile said society"s idea about masculinity prevents male GBV victims from seeking help </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/abused-man-GBV-male-victim.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture for illustrative purposes. Photo: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Reverend Theo Khanyile, an activist fighting for male victims of gender-based violence, has called on authorities to deal harshly with a Mpumalanga woman accused of killing her partner.</p><p>Ntombenhle Mthethwa, a 33-year-old woman from Wesselton in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, is expected to appear in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court for her bail application next Tuesday. She allegedly stabbed her 37-year-old partner to death a few days ago.</p><p>It is alleged that after killing the man, she chopped off his body parts and stashed them inside plastic bags.</p><p>ALSO READ: Ermelo woman arrested for murder and dismemberment of a man</p><p>The killings reportedly took place following a heated argument between the two partners.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> One murder, two court cases: chaos in Cape Town court </p> </p> </p><p>“Firstly, I would like to compliment the police for acting swiftly. There’s a parallel concern about how male victims of domestic violence is treated and, at times, ignored. Data indicates that men are less likely to be killed by their female partners. Male victims of gender-based violence do exist and often get ridiculed and then feel ashamed of being called a coward, and their pain goes unnoticed,” said Khanyile.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Male GBV victims often don’t get help<p>He said society’s idea about masculinity prevents male victims from seeking help, and institutions that are there to assist both males and females may not take the matter of a man as seriously as that reported by a woman.</p><p>“The failure of ignoring women’s and men’s pain until they are driven to fatal measures is simultaneously neglecting the real vulnerabilities of men. It creates a policing system that is blind and largely only able to be reactive rather than proactive.”</p><p>He said society in general must learn not to ignore the pain and the suffering of men because it doesn’t fit with traditional acceptable gender norms.</p><p>ALSO READ: Protection orders and police ‘failing victims of GBV’</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> One murder, two court cases: chaos in Cape Town court </p> </p> <p> <p> RAF payout murder lands MP man behind bars for 25 years </p> </p> </p><p>He added that the justice system needs to take threats of violence seriously because protection orders are proving to be insufficient.</p><p>“More forms of violence experienced by men are more invisible than any other forms.”</p>Murder often committed by people close to eachother<p>Acting Mpumalanga police commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has expressed his concern over murders that are perpetuated by people who are either in a relationship or known to the family members. </p><p>“When the time comes for the release of crime statistics, we often experience that cases of murder are committed by people who are close to each other. </p><p> </p><p>“This is where we urge communities to work collaboratively with us to prevent similar incidents. Such incidents reflect moral decay in society,” he said.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Gender-based Violence (GBV) Mpumalanga Murder </p> Male victims should not be ignored, says GBV activist \| The Citizen	查看 3728	《公民报》	2025-08-16 12:45:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248737	有图 <p> In addition to the US tariffs, sugarcane growers are concerned about cheap imports entering South Africa. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sugarcane-worker.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Photo: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Amid a punishing tariff increase on South Africa imposed by US President Donald Trump, sugarcane growers have asked Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau to act hastily to put into use regulations to enable the trading of local sugar without violating competition laws.</p>Industry hit by US tariffs and foreign sugar<p>The local industry has pinned its hopes on the exemption from anti-competition practice as a way to help them survive as they start feeling the pinch of Trump’s 30% tariff hike on South African goods. The US move has exacerbated the plight of the local growers, who had been grappling with cheap imports flooding the local market.</p><p>The minister published draft regulations in May that allow consultations on the procurement of more than 90% local sugar between growers, millers, retailers and food and beverage manufacturers, without the talks or agreements breaching provisions of the Competition Act. </p><p>The growers at the time welcomed the minister’s move, but now that the tariffs have become a reality, they want Tau to speed up the regulations to save the industry.</p><p>ALSO READ: Mashatile warns of serious consequences if SA can’t secure trade deal with US</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> 12 companies close, 4 000 jobs lost as US tariffs and sales slump bite automotive industry </p> </p> </p><p>On Thursday, they appealed to Tau to urgently finalise the regulations. They believe government support would go a long way towards saving them from having to close shop or cut jobs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>US tariffs<p>When effected, the regulations would ease their plight as they suffer profit losses due to low volumes of exports to the US that are expected to worsen with time. </p><p>The US does not grow enough of its own cane sugar and relies on imports to supplement its domestic demand. Up until earlier this year, the US controlled its sugar imports through a quota system, which meant South African sugar did not negatively impact US growers. But now the new US tariffs have made South African sugar less competitive in a crucial export market.</p><p>ALSO READ: US tariffs: SA sends new proposal but no changes to laws</p><p>SA Canegrowers chairperson, Higgins Mdluli, said the industryhas since asked Tau to fast-track the industry consultation process, which is yet to be scheduled, months after the public comment period on the draft exemptions closed. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> 12 companies close, 4 000 jobs lost as US tariffs and sales slump bite automotive industry </p> </p> <p> <p> Mashatile warns of serious consequences if SA can’t secure trade deal with US </p> </p> </p><p>“The sugar industry needs the limited exemption from competition regulations in order to have industry-wide discussions without fear of falling foul of the Competition Act. Such discussions include working towards commitments from local commercial users of sugar and retailers to use and stock mainly locally produced sugar. </p><p>“We have written to Minister Tau and urged him to act with urgency. The livelihoods of sugarcane growers depend on it,” Mdluli said.</p>Cheap imports into SA<p>According to Mdluli the domestic action is also critical to safeguard the industry from cheap sugar imports from countries that heavily subsidise their own sugar industries. </p><p>He said the cheaper sugar does not benefit consumers, but allows importers to make higher profit margins. </p><p> </p><p>“The South African sugar industry is a national asset. We support local jobs and farming, yet our market is being flooded by cheap, subsidised imports. This displaces local sugar, jeopardising countless jobs and the stability of the rural economies of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal,” Mdluli said.</p><p>SA Canegrowers also urged the government to prioritise its negotiations with the US to finalise a mutually beneficial trade deal, which would include a tariff exemption for sugar or a return to the previous US quota mechanism.</p><p>READ NEXT: ‘It’s just gone’ – Trump’s tariffs cost SA company R750m overnight</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Parks Tau sugar tariffs </p> US tariffs: SA sugarcane growers plead with Tau to help them \| The Citizen	查看 4808	《公民报》	2025-08-16 13:00:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248736	有图 <p> Captain Siya Kolisi will be playing at eighthman for the Springboks for the first time, having done it at franchise level before. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Siya-Kolisi-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is fired up for the challenge of playing eighthman for the Boks against the Wallabies on Saturday.Picture: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is fired up for the challenge of playing eighthman for the Boks for the first time in their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:10pm).</p><p>Kolisi has played in the position before, most recently a number of times for the Sharks over the past franchise season, but this will be his first time donning the No 8 jersey in international rugby.</p><p>At Friday’s pre-match press conference the Bok captain said that his role wouldn’t change drastically, and that he would be largely doing the same job he usually does when playing at flank.</p><p>He also acknowledged the breakdown threat that the Aussies possess and said that the Boks’ loose forward department will have their work cut out for them in the match. </p><p>“My role will change slightly in the lineouts and the scrums, but other than that I’ll be fulfilling my usual role,” explained Kolisi.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘It’s unacceptable’: Kolisi rues mistakes, breakdown pain after Wallabies stunner </p> </p> </p><p>“Playing No 8 at the Sharks certainly helped me, although the role here is different. I’m also not the same type of player as Jasper (Wiese) or Duane (Vermeulen) in terms of my size, so I’m going to give what I can offer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The breakdowns are going to be a big area of the game, so myself, Marco (van Staden) and Pieter-Steph (du Toit) have important jobs, although that said, the breakdowns are a team effort.”</p>Confident Wallabies<p>The Wallabies head into the game with plenty of confidence and momentum, off the back of beating the British and Irish Lions in their final game of the series a few weeks ago and will be eager to make a statement and upset the double World Cup winning champs on their home turf.</p><p>But Kolisi sent a warning to their coming opposition over the rest of the season, explaining that the Boks were aiming to become a team that wins consistently between World Cups, and not just one that performs on the biggest stage.</p><p>“It is very important to us to do well between Cups. That is why you see so many players getting opportunities because, unfortunately, injuries occur. We need our greater group to be the best it can be,” said Kolisi.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> ‘It’s unacceptable’: Kolisi rues mistakes, breakdown pain after Wallabies stunner </p> </p> <p> <p> Wallabies upset Springboks at Ellis Park: Four talking points </p> </p> </p><p>“Our mindset is to win every single game but also to build squad depth because the two go hand in hand. To that end, our training sessions have been much tougher this year. I would say they have been brutal, especially the forward sessions.</p><p>“We want to be the best in the world all the time. It has never been our goal just to focus on World Cups, because anything can happen in a World Cup. Also, being No 1 in the world makes a difference when it comes to the World Cup pools.”</p><p>Following the Boks and Aussies opening the Rugby Championship, Argentina will host the All Blacks in Cordoba (kick-off 11:10pm SA time).</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) The Rugby Championship Wallabies </p> Siya Kolisi fired up for No 8 challenge against Wallabies	查看 3983	《公民报》	2025-08-16 13:02:49 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248735	有图 <p> The Springboks are fully prepared for the challenge of facing Aussie veterans Nic White and James O"Connor. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nic-White-1-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White during the Rugby Championship match against the Springboks in Perth last year.Picture: James Worsfold/Getty Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Wallabies sprung a bit of a surprise this week by naming an experienced halfback duo in veterans Nic White and James O’Connor to take on the Springboks in the opening match of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:10pm).</p><p>Just a few weeks ago this pairing would have been unthinkable, as the 35-year-old White was set to retire at the end of the British and Irish Lions series, and the 35-year-old O’Connor had not featured for the Aussies since 2022.</p><p>But an injury to first choice scrumhalf Jake Gordon, and with first choice flyhalf Tom Lynagh ruled out of the South African tour because of a concussion picked up against the British and Irish Lions, meant changes had to be made.</p>Injury woes<p>The Wallabies were then set to go with Ben Donaldson as their flyhalf for this weekend’s clash, but he picked up an unspecified injury in training this week to compound their woes.</p><p>“It is our jobs as coaches to do our job well and research the opposition. The moment they made that call to ask Nic White not to retire, we knew that we had to focus on what challenges he can bring,” said Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick at the pre match press conference on Friday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Springboks looking to up intensity in defence against Wallabies, says Flannery </p> </p> </p><p>“We have played him many times and we knew when he didn’t retire that they had a plan and were going to use him. So us coaches had already planned on Nic White playing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“With James O’Connor, he is an experienced player. You can tell their (the Wallabies) mindset. They are coming here and using the most experienced brains in their system. He comes with a different challenge, and is one of the best when it comes to their kicking game.</p><p>“He also has a massive impact when it comes to leadership in the team. So we knew there was a chance that he would play and we were prepared for that.”</p><p>When the Bok team was announced on Monday, coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that they might make a late change, depending on the Aussies match 23, and go with a six-two (forwards to backs) split on the bench, with RG Snyman possibly coming in, instead of the initially named five-three.</p>Late changes<p>The Wallabies named a six-two split at Thursday’s team announcement, with no cover for O’Connor, but on Friday reversed that call and included one-cap flyhalf Tane Edmed, while taking out loose forward Nick Champion de Crespigny.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Springboks looking to up intensity in defence against Wallabies, says Flannery </p> </p> <p> <p> Siya Kolisi fired up for No 8 challenge against Wallabies </p> </p> </p><p>“There were a couple of positions where we had considered using other players in our team selection. But we think the match 23 we have selected is very good. We believe that they will go and do the job for us,” explained Stick.</p><p>“It is going to be a different game to what we have experienced so far this season, and a tough match. But I feel the team we have selected fully deserves their opportunity.</p><p>“That’s why we didn’t go for the six-two split. We thought the five-three will be good enough to handle the game. We know the challenge that is coming, Australia is a side that can give you a tough time with ball in hand, so we are comfortable with the five-three split.”</p><p>The Boks were however forced into a change on Friday when it was announced that they would be leaving replacement prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels out, after he picked up a knock in training, with one-cap front ranker Boan Venter replacing him on the bench.</p><p> </p><p>“Jan-Hendrik was just unlucky. He picked up a knock in one of the sessions and we just didn’t want to take a risk on him. Boan has been with the squad for a number of weeks now. He has been doing very well and fitting in nicely to our system,” said Stick.</p><p>“Boan also has a good working relationship with Daan (Human) our scrum coach, they have worked together since a young age (at junior level), which is good, so we are confident he can step up.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mzwandile Stick Springboks (Bokke/Boks) The Rugby Championship Wallabies </p> We're prepared for 'most experienced brains' in Aussie team — Boks' Stick	查看 4963	《公民报》	2025-08-16 13:08:23 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248734	有图 <p> Both Ramathuba and Mpe have confirmed they will stand for the position of ANC provincial chair in Limpopo. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ANC-Limpopo.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>A flag of the ANC flies outside a polling station in Langa, near Cape Town, on 1 November 2021, during South Africa’s local elections. Picture: Rodger Bosch / AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The ANC’s two centres of power are set to dominate discussions when Premier Phophi Ramathuba and Polokwane Mayor Makoro “Putin” John Mpe are set to contest for the position of ANC provincial chair at the upcoming provincial elective conference.</p>Two in the race for ANC provincial chair<p>Both Ramathuba and Mpe have confirmed they will stand for the position, only if nominated by branches at the right time. The two centres of power policy was introduced during the 2007 Polokwane ANC national elective conference where former president Jacob Zuma toppled then-president Thabo Mbeki to become ANC president.</p><p>Limpopo is currently run by a premier, Ramathuba, who is not the party’s provincial chair. Now, Makoro “Putin” John Mpe is being touted by some to be elected ANC provincial chairperson. This after he won his “third term” bid in May at the Peter Mokaba regional elective conference.</p><p>ALSO READ: Leadership battle heats up in Limpopo</p><p>Asked about the province’s view on the two centres of power, ANC provincial spokesperson Mathole Jimmy Machaka said:“The view of the ANC is that the centre is one and the centre is Frans Mohlala (ANC Limpopo headquarters). It is the ANC-led government and not the other way round,” he said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> UPDATE: Six killed in KZN N2 crash as Limpopo accident death toll rises </p> </p> </p><p>Month before he died, ANC veteran Tshwenuwani Farisani said the debate on the so-called two centres of power has caused long-standing tension between the party’s leadership and its governmental structures. This tension, Farisani said, has played out in the South African political landscape, with the ANC often facing challenges of whether the chairperson of the party should become the premier of the province. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He said the debate often arises when the ANC’s internal political dynamics clash with government policies or decisions.</p><p>“This can lead to confusion, policy inconsistencies, and challenges for effective governance,” he said.</p>ANC Women’s League to support Ramathuba<p>On Friday, the ANC Women’s League in Limpopo said it will throw its support behind Ramathuba.</p><p>“It is the position of the ANCWL in Limpopo to support any woman who stands for the position of provincial chairperson, provided she possesses the necessary skills, experience, and capacity. The ANCWL is committed to ensuring that women occupy all corridors of power,” said league provincial secretary, Tebogo Mamorobela.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> UPDATE: Six killed in KZN N2 crash as Limpopo accident death toll rises </p> </p> <p> <p> R530 million budget brings water relief to Limpopo traditional leaders, but concerns persist </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Mbalula launches probe into Limpopo ANC election irregularities</p><p>The ANC Youth League in the province has not yet decided who it will support. </p><p>ANCYL provincial chair Faith Sebopela, however, said it will support the PEC’s call for an early conference. “On who should lead the province as chair is a subject for another day,” she said.</p>Allegations of corruption<p>Mpe’s road to the ANC Limpopo headquarters as party provincial chair, and his alleged desire to then become premier, has been marred by allegations of corruption. For the past month, the mayor – who is also ANC Peter Mokaba regional chair and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) Limpopo chair – and his city manager Thuso Nemugumoni have been accused of corruption. They have also been accused of awarding municipal tenders to foreign nationals, the latest of which was last month when the municipality appointed a foreign national as director of water and sanitation.</p><p> </p><p>Mpe claims the accusations were orchestrated by ANC members who are “bitter” after losing regional elections.</p><p>“These are bitter comrades who are scared of losing the provincial conference because, despite playing all the tricks in the book, they still lost the Peter Mokaba regional elective conference in May, where I was re-elected unopposed for a third term. </p><p>“Those who have proof of any corruption element against me must hand over their proof to law-enforcement agencies such as the Hawks, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), the Public Protector, and or the police,” he said. </p><p>The term of office for the 10th Limpopo ANC provincial executive committee (PEC) ends in June 2026. It remains to be seen who will become the new Limpopo ANC provincial chairperson to replace the sitting chair, Stan Mathabatha.</p><p> </p><p>READ NEXT: Tensions erupt in Limpopo ANC after vandalism of spokesperson’s bakkie</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress (ANC) Limpopo Limpopo ANC Phophi Ramathuba </p> ANC to debate two centres of power in Limpopo \| The Citizen	查看 5600	《公民报》	2025-08-16 13:20:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248733	有图 <p> Did you know singing badly in public could be an offence or that you could have a pet crocodile? There are some weird laws in South Africa. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Crocodile-law-South-Africa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>You can legally keep a crocodile as a pet under certain conditions. Picture iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In Cape Town you can get into trouble if your beachwear offends, while teenagers used to run the risk of jail time as the opportunistic cost of a cuddle. This, while goats have more rights than fancy cars and South Africans still need to fork out for TV licences, even when you’d rather watch Netflix on your phone. </p><p>These are some of the bizarre laws and by-laws in South Africa. Imagine if some of them were actually enforced.</p>Public nudity is illegal, except in designated zones<p>The city of Cape Town’s streets and public places by-law makes it illegal to appear naked or even partially clothed in a way that may cause offence unless you are in a designated nudist area, such as Sandy Bay. Cape Town is not the only city to do so; there are many local laws that prohibit public nudity.</p><p>So even if you don’t plan to tan topless on Clifton’s beaches this summer, you’d best watch out if your bikini or swimming trunks cause offence.</p>Kissing could see you end up in jail<p>The Criminal Law Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act once made it possible for minors under the age of 16 to be prosecuted for consensual contact, even for kissing or touching. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> City of Joburg to repeal private CCTV by-law </p> </p> </p><p>While parts of the law have been repealed, it was reported in 2023 that there are still cases on record.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Animals have right of way on roads<p>Under the National Road Traffic Act and various other municipal by-laws, people who herd their livestock have a legal right of way on our roads. This means that cows, goats, sheep and donkeys have more rights than your expensive German car or popcorn-exhausted suspension-lowered Opel Corsa. </p><p>I’m not quite sure how a cow would report reckless driving or how a herd of goats would complain about bad driving.</p>Don’t sing badly in public and don’t colour your poodle pink<p>Noise nuisance laws can include restrictions on loud and unusual public sounds. This could mean that wearing earphones and singing out loud, wooden mic-style on the bus can get you arrested.</p><p>Also, if you try to be like Paris Hilton and put your pooch in a handbag, but you coloured it pink, could get you in trouble. The Animals Protection Act of 1962 prohibits dyeing animals such as ducklings or puppies for decorative purposes.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> City of Joburg to repeal private CCTV by-law </p> </p> <p> <p> Carletonville cinema reopens with premiere of local film ‘Game Changers’ </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: 7 ways Gen Z is living the soft life, and what it costs</p>You can legally own a pet crocodile<p>In certain provinces, environmental regulations allow people to own dangerous or exotic animals. This means you can keep a set of bone-crushing jaws in your backyard with animals such as crocodiles and large snakes if they have a permit.</p>Witchcraft is legal but accusations are not<p>The Witchcraft Suppression Act of 1957 did not ban the practice of witchcraft, but hell hath no fury like a broom-flyer’s scorn. It is a criminal offence to accuse someone of being a witch or, for that matter, to claim you can use magic to cause harm. This Act is still in effect, so don’t threaten your boss with muti.</p><p>READ NEXT: How to enjoy school more – new book</p><p> </p><p>*Laws were researched and humour was added for entertainment purposes</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics bylaws entertainment law </p> 6 weird South African laws you probably didn’t know existed \| The Citizen	查看 4165	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:05:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248732	有图 <p> Music speaks to the soul. And while composer Caroline Leisegang thought her debut was terrible, it made it to iTunes No. 1. Now she"s back. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC_2585-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Heroine of classic composition. Picture Supplied</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Acclaimed South African classical music composer Caroline Leisegang marks the tenth anniversary of her award-winning debut Øyeblikk with the release of ØYEBLIKK: RECOMPOSED this month.</p><p>First released in 2015, Øyeblikk debuted at number one on the iTunes classical chart, earned the Best Classical Album title from iTunes, and cemented her status as one of South Africa’s most promising classical artists. </p><p>A decade later, Leisegang returns to the same compositions with a fresh perspective, reimagining five of the seven original tracks with, she said, greater restraint, warmth, and emotional clarity.</p>ØYEBLIKK: RECOMPOSED takes you back to the music that first introduced you to the world. What made you decide that now was the right time to revisit and rework these pieces?<p>When I first wroteØyeblikk,I was still a very young-minded composer, not entirely certain of my style, sound or intention. I wanted to see how I would change/write the music in my present style. Maybe slightly matured.</p>You’ve described this album as a reimagining rather than just a rearrangement.<p>They are completely new pieces while still keeping the themes that make them identifiable. I think they feel as though they’ve reached a new point of view in their own lifespan. They’re maybe warmer, simpler. More space to breathe.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ninth Mzantsi Jazz Awards to honour Themba Mkhize and Dr Jonathan Butler </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Film extraordinary: Bono’s Stories of Surrender</p><p> </p><p> </p>For this project, you reunited with your original producer and introduced the felted piano to create a more delicate texture.<p>Every time I go into the studio I feel like I have all these ideas of how I want to sound but I have no clue of how actually to achieve them. </p><p>That’s where Jacques is so pivotal; he is so good at just guiding you towards where you want to be. It was his idea to felt the piano. </p><p>In music school, we’re taught about all these different techniques, but more often than not, I’ve been scared to try anything, and maybe it’s because I’m not smart enough to play around with sound – Jacques is! He creates that safe space to adventure into the music.</p>When Øyeblikk debuted at number one on iTunes now and in the past won Best Classical Album of 2015, did you have any sense at the time that it would make an impact,<p>Quite honestly, I thought the music was terrible and didn’t think it would make any impact. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Ninth Mzantsi Jazz Awards to honour Themba Mkhize and Dr Jonathan Butler </p> </p> <p> <p> DJ Maphorisa promises ‘vibes on vibes’ at Scorpion Kings Live with Friends </p> </p> </p><p>Which is such a contrast to this album because I love this album, but again I’m worried it still won’t make an impact – I really hope I’m wrong! </p><p>The debut created a platform for me that I don’t think I’d ever have – it allowed for me to trust myself when writing and that if I felt something was right for me at different times of my career, to just trust that intuition and go with it, and with each album/work that’s followed Øyeblikk I’ve been exploring where I want to be.</p>What threads connect all your music, and how has your approach matured over time?</p><p>I think the main thread here is my own musical style, which has always remained the same, no matter the album.</p><p>I always seem to write in a certain rhythmical style, which always translates, whether complex or simple, and it’s something that’s identifiable. Every work is inherently “me”.</p><p> </p><p>“I think it’s who I am throughout every album that strings them all together, and I’m never not present in each one. </p><p>“\|My approach has become less doubtful and more certain in what I’m doing, less impulsive and more thought out. </p><p>“My debut was a work I’d spent composing more than a year or so – and I’ve found myself coming back to that process.</p>You’ve spoken openly about facing serious health challenges and taking time away from the public eye to recover.<p>Everything becomes part of you. I don’t think anything changes me in any particular way. I just live my life as purposefully and normally as possible, and the emotions naturally follow. Where I am now, and especially in this album, is to write as honestly as I can.</p><p> </p>Themes of time, memory, and repetition run through much of your work. How do these ideas come through now?<p>This is a good question. I hadn’t really thought about this yet. </p><p>I think they’re still glimpses of moments, new moments piggybacking off of the old. </p><p>Maybe how moments can evolve, still, and how time goes on, but at your core, you remain the same.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Roger Waters: The Wall’ is an epic watch</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics artists music </p> SA’s Got Talent: She doubted her music, iTunes Made It No. 1 \| The Citizen	查看 5572	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:05:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248731	有图 <p> MotoGP action returns after a month-long summer break. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Brad-Binder-betting-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Brad Binder of South Africa riding the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing bike during free practice ahead of the MotoGP of Austria at Red Bull Ring on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It’s four years since Brad Binder’s last MotoGP victory and he returns to the scene of that triumph this weekend hoping to rekindle a spark of glory.</p><p>MotoGP is back from its month-long northern summer break for the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, with a number of riders determined to reset and turn around their disappointing seasons – not least Binder but also reigning world champ Jorge Martin and former champs Pecco Bagnaia and Fabio Quatararo.</p><p>The South African is having his worst spell since joining the premier motorbike racing class five years ago, with his KTM team declaring themselves dissatisfied with his showings.</p><p>Binder currently lies in 12th position on the title log.</p><p>For Sunday’s race, he is joint 10th on the betting board at 41.00. The odds setters might have been a little influenced by a recent interview in which Binder said he was adopting a new mindset to deal with his difficulty in adapting to KTM’s 2025 bike.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> KTM pledges to help Binder get MotoGP season back on track </p> </p> </p><p>His “naturally aggressive” style of riding, with ultra-late braking, is at odds with the bike, which demands a smoother approach. Teammate Pedro Acosta and the secondary KTM team’s Maverick Vinales have adapted better – though all have struggled.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Binder said: “… you have to ride super, super clean. And that’s what they [Acosta and Vinales] are doing better than I am. So that’s what I need to work on.”</p><p>Tweaks to the bike’s set-up would no longer take up all his time and energy.</p><p>Acosta is 18.90 for a win in Austria and Vinales the same as Binder at 41.00.</p><p>Ducati rider and multiple former champion Marc Marquez is 1.40 to win his ninth GP of the season. His rivals have apparently given up the title chase, so backing them is to expect him to have engine trouble or to crash.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> KTM pledges to help Binder get MotoGP season back on track </p> </p> <p> <p> Brad Binder excited over Red Bull KTM’s pace at Czechia MotoGP </p> </p> </p><p>Bagnaia is a 6.00 chance and Alex Marquez at 7.95.</p><p>These Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Brad Binder MotoGP </p> Brad Binder gets ‘super, super clean’ for Austrian GP \| The Citizen	查看 3081	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:13:08 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248730	有图 <p> It was a fourth straight loss in the competition for the men from Durban. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Griquas-Sharks-Currie-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Gurswin Wehr of Griquas, right, runs with the ball in the Currie Cup match against the Sharks in Kimberley on Friday. Picture: Danie van der Lith/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Fullback Cameron Hufke scored a late try as Griquas overhauled a Sharks team that conceded three yellow cards in a round four Currie Cup match in Kimberley on Friday.</p><p>In a match where the lead changed hands five times, the hosts bounced back from a three point half-time deficit, scoring 19 points in the second stanza when the Sharks had two men warming the naughty chair to win 26-17.</p><p>Junior Boks flyhalf Vusi Moyo opened the scoring in Kimberley, slotting a penalty to give the Sharks a 3-0 lead. Griquas hit back, after the visitors lost captain Nick Hatton to a yellow card, when scrumhalf Caleb Abrahams darted over and flyhalf George Whitehead added the conversion for a 7-3 advantage.</p><p>Sharks scrumhalf Ceano Everson crossed in the second quarter to reclaim the lead, Moyo converting for a 10-7 edge at half time.</p><p>The second half was an even contest until Griquas replacement flanker Lourens Oosthuizen powered over, putting the hosts ahead 12–10. The try came with the Sharks down to 14 after flank Matt Romao was sent to the sin bin.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Currie Cup result: Cheetahs survive WP scare, Lions surge past Pumas </p> </p> </p><p>Another yellow card, this time to Oosthuizen for foul play, shifted momentum. The Sharks capitalised through Diego Appolis, narrowing the deficit to 19-17.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Griquas regained control when winger Dylan Maart went over in the third quarter. The Sharks’ discipline continued to falter, with replacement flyhalf Jean Smith shown yellow, and Hufke sealed the 26-17 result with a late try.</p><p>In round 5, the Sharks host Western Province while Griquas travel to Loftus to face the Bulls.</p><p>This story first appeared on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Currie Cup </p> Currie Cup result: Griquas down Sharks in Kimberley \| The Citizen	查看 2470	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:19:40 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248729	有图 <p> Five people are facing charges related to the murder of a retired teacher. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cape-Town-Magistrates-Court-Alison-Dewar-murder-kidnapping.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The brutal kidnapping and murder of a retired teacher has caused confusion in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court.</p><p>On 27 October 2024, Alison Dewar’s body was found stabbed to death outside Philadelphia.</p><p>Five people are facing charges related to the crime. But they are being tried in two separate cases by different prosecutors and were investigated by different police units.</p><p>There appears to be no communication between the teams.</p><p>GroundUp has established that the prosecutors in each case were unaware of the other case.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Male victims should not be ignored, says GBV activist </p> </p> </p><p>Four people are charged with kidnapping, murder, theft of the victim’s car and defeating the ends of justice.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A fifth person has been charged with theft in a separate case.</p><p>In November 2024, the state told the court it wanted to merge the two cases. </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘I was terrified’ – Joburg woman recounts chilling driveway hijacking and kidnapping (VIDEO)</p><p>But nine months later this has not happened and both cases have continued in parallel. The merging of the cases has not been mentioned again.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Male victims should not be ignored, says GBV activist </p> </p> <p> <p> RAF payout murder lands MP man behind bars for 25 years </p> </p> </p><p>The police investigations have been beset by delays and inefficiencies, including delays in obtaining a postmortem report. </p><p>The investigating officer in the murder case was reassigned to a less senior sergeant, with no explanation provided. </p><p>In the car theft case, the accused appeared in court twice before an investigating officer was finally assigned and a docket produced.</p><p>Both cases have been postponed several times and will need to proceed to trial soon or risk being struck off the roll.</p><p> </p><p>Dewar was a retired teacher who volunteered as a maths tutor at Rainbow of Hope, a non-profit organisation. </p><p>A teacher at the organisation who worked with her, Shayner-Lee Wiese, told GroundUp she had little confidence in the state.</p><p>“This case is being handled as if it’s not serious,” said Wiese, who has been attending the court hearings.</p><p>“Alison was someone who was committed to helping and caring for children. Does her death mean nothing?”</p><p> </p>Murdered for R5 000<p>Four days after her body was found, the police recovered Dewar’s vehicle, a red 2024 Hyundai Creta, from the house of second-hand car salesman Obina Ugwuoke, who was arrested.</p><p>Police then arrested Chukwudi Stanley and Isaac Okeowo, who were allegedly involved in stealing the car and selling it to Ugwuoke. </p><p>Another person was also arrested, but charges against him were later withdrawn.</p><p>A couple from Bellville, Marlon and Riani Macalagh, was also arrested.</p><p> </p><p>It is alleged that Dewar was murdered by the Macalaghs, who sold her car to a man called CJ for R3 000 in cash plus R2 000 worth of drugs.</p><p>CJ is alleged to have sold the car to Ugwuoke for R20 000. Stanley apparently acted as a middleman for CJ, and Okeowo negotiated the price on behalf of Ugwuoke.</p><p>CJ is said to have fled to Johannesburg and is still at large. It is unclear whether any attempts have been made to arrest him.</p>First court appearance<p>On 4 November 2024, the suspects appeared in court for the first time.</p><p>Five of the accused – Stanley, Okeowo, the Macalaghs and the fifth man against whom charges were later withdrawn – were taken to the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court.</p><p>This was because the murder case was opened at the Philadelphia police station, which falls under Atlantis. </p><p>They were charged with kidnapping, murder, theft and defeating the ends of justice.</p><p>The court ruled that the case should be transferred to the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court because the investigation was being led by the provincial serious and violent crimes unit based in Cape Town.</p><p>READ MORE: Three men found guilty for murder of would-be state witness</p><p>Meanwhile, Ugwuoke was enrolled in a separate case from the other accused. He was taken to the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with the theft of the car.</p><p>It emerged in court that no investigating officer had been assigned to the case. It was only at his third court appearance that an investigating officer was assigned and the docket was finally disclosed to the court.</p><p>Neither the Saps nor the NPA answered questions from GroundUp on why there were two separate cases for the same crime.</p>Chaos in the court<p>Both cases appeared before magistrate Alida Theart in the Cape Town Magistrate’s (District) Court on 11 November.</p><p>When Ugwuoke appeared in court, prosecutor Oliver Bulana told the court that his case would be added to the main murder case with the other suspects but nine months later, this has not happened.</p><p>There was still no docket and no investigating officer had been assigned.</p><p>Nonetheless, the court proceeded with bail proceedings and Ugwuoke was released on bail of R10 000.</p><p>When the five accused in the murder case appeared later in the day, chaos ensued. </p><p>The prosecutor told the court he was not sure what the next steps were in the case and that he would have to take instructions from a senior prosecutor. </p><p>Senior prosecutor Johan Swart then came to address the court.</p><p>READ MORE:DA accuses Saps of ‘dismissive attitude, rudeness and lack of empathy’ at police stations</p><p>It emerged that the magistrate in Atlantis had used the wrong forms to transfer the case to the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court – the forms said the matter was transferred to the regional court rather than the district court.</p><p>Theart adjourned the matter, saying that the case could not appear before her in the district court.</p><p>Late in the afternoon, the matter appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court before magistrate Amori Graf when the case was postponed.</p><p>Two court appearances later, a bail hearing was held on 28 November, by which time charges against the fifth accused had been withdrawn. </p><p>The Macalaghs decided not to apply for bail, but Stanley and Okeowo did apply and they were released on R5 000 bail each.</p><p>After the bail hearing, the senior investigating officer was reassigned and replaced by a junior colleague – a sergeant at the serious and violent crimes unit.</p>Several postponements<p>In the following months, there was a series of postponements in both cases.</p><p>In the Ugwuoke car theft case, the matter was postponed five times between January and August this year. </p><p>In March, the state said they were waiting for cellphone records to be analysed and in June, the state said further evidence had to be obtained because there was a USB drive that had become corrupted.</p><p>At the most recent court appearance, on 14 July, the trial was set down to begin in the regional court on 28 August.</p><p>In the murder, kidnapping and theft case where the other four stand accused, the matter was postponed four times between February and August.</p><p>READ MORE: Police can’t say why they let an alleged rapist off the hook</p><p>In April, the prosecutor told the court that they were still waiting for the postmortem report, about six months after the murder.</p><p>Marlon Macalagh also applied for a bed at Valkenburg Psychiatric Hospital to be assessed to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial. </p><p>On 22 July, he was still on the waiting list. Only after his medical report is received will the trial be able to proceed.</p><p>This reporter asked the prosecutors in each case if they were aware of the other case. Both answered no.</p><p>Neither the NPA nor Saps responded to GroundUp’s questions.</p><p>This article was republished from GroundUp under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original articlehere.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town kidnapping Murder National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> One murder, two court cases: chaos in Cape Town court	查看 8690	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:27:15 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248728	有图 <p> Although some people win big, gambling is more likely to make you sink deeper into debt. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gambling-will-not-fix-your-finances.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Many South African consumers have turned to gambling to fix their finances, but unfortunately, experts say this is definitely not the answer. All income groups are suffering financially and battling with debt, and cannot be blamed for thinking they will try just once to win a little money.</p><p>As consumers grapple with the pressure of rising living costs, high unemployment and economic uncertainty, more people are turning to gambling in the hopes of a quick financial fix. However, Niresh Gopichand, risk director at Atlas Finance, warns that gambling is a dangerous illusion that often worsens financial distress rather than solving it.</p><p>According to the National Gambling Board’s latest annual report, South Africans wagered R1.14 trillion during the financial year that ended on 31 March 2024. In addition, the 2024 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor shows that 36% of South Africans who gamble say they do so to pay off debts or cover living expenses.</p><p>This figure climbs to 41% among low-income consumers earning between R8 000 and R15 000 per month, revealing a troubling reliance on gambling as a financial coping mechanism.</p><p>ALSO READ: Gambling addiction referrals rise 40% as billions spent on betting advertising</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA consumers prioritise lifestyle over essentials </p> </p> </p>Gambling not the answer<p>“Many South Africans are misled into believing that gambling can generate income or cover existing debts but in reality, this approach traps people in a dangerous cycle of debt.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) also says that gambling is no longer casual entertainment for many consumers but is becoming a desperate attempt to survive.</p><p>“People seeking help are either employed full-time, part-time or self-employed, which tells us that their gambling was not for entertainment but became a problem as soon as their gambling intent became a source of a secondary income due to the tough socio-economic conditions they found themselves in,” Sibongile Simelane-Quntana of the SARGF said in media reports.</p><p>Gopichand says while the root causes of increased gambling include economic hardship, limited opportunity and a lack of financial literacy, he stresses that more sustainable and constructive financial steps are available.</p><p>ALSO READ: Online gambling and betting advertising non-compliant with Gambling Act — minister</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> SA consumers prioritise lifestyle over essentials </p> </p> <p> <p> The dire risks of taking a gamble </p> </p> </p>How to avoid debt trap without depending on gambling wins<p>He offers these practical alternatives to avoid the debt trap and reduce financial vulnerability:</p>Responsible borrowing: Do not borrow to gamble. Short-term loans are meant to cover unexpected expenses, such as urgent medical bills or essential home repairs. Always assess your need, borrow only what you need and what you can afford to pay back. Also ensure your credit provider is registered with the National Credit Regulator (NCR).Community savings: Join or start a stokvel. These savings clubs provide both financial discipline and social support, encouraging members to save consistently and avoid risky financial decisions.Seek financial advice: If you are overwhelmed by debt, options like debt consolidation or formal debt review can help make repayments more manageable and protect you from legal action. It is important to speak to a registered financial advisor or debt counsellor who can guide you through the best solution for your situation and help you avoid costly mistakes. Gambling will not solve indebtedness, Gopichand emphasises.Start an emergency savings fund: Start small but start now. Even putting aside R50 a week can build a basic safety net over time, helping you avoid desperation-driven decisions in the future.<p>“Financial wellbeing does not come from chance but starts with small, realistic steps, not risky bets,” Gopichand says.</p><p>ALSO READ: Did you know online gambling is illegal in SA? Here are plans to stop it</p>Surveys show that gambling has become a problem in SA<p>Vuyokazi Mabude, head of knowledge and insights at Old Mutual, points out that gambling was also an area of concern identified in the 2025 Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor, an annual study that tracks the financial attitudes, behaviours and priorities of working South Africans earning a minimum of R8 000 per month.</p><p> </p><p>He says 52% of working South Africans reported gambling, with 40% admitting they do so in the hope of covering expenses or repaying debt. “This trend suggests that while some are making proactive choices, others remain vulnerable and are turning to risky behaviour to bridge financial gaps.”</p><p>Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, also noted the problem gambling has become. “On the back of the financial travails that plague millions of South African households, a mammoth new social ill has reared its ugly head and it is far bigger than most realise.”</p><p>He points out that online gambling has seen a 550% increase in only four years with no sign of stopping, reaching a turnover of R1.14-trillion in the 2023/24 year, or nearly 17% of gross domestic product (GDP).</p><p>The best available research shows that it is mainly low-income South Africans who gamble away an astonishing share of their monthly pay, out of sheer desperation, undoubtedly hoping for big winnings that will somehow transform their circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Gambling addiction and the issue of accountability</p>Then there are the hidden costs<p>John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual also points out the hidden costs of gambling. South Africans place over R1 trillion in bets annually, with R700 billion spent on sports betting alone.</p><p>“For many, particularly those with limited financial resources, the appeal of a big win can be incredibly tempting. However, the reality is often more complex. Instead of earning easy money, people who indulge in excessive gambling frequently face financial strain.”</p><p>In March, an online betting platform shared a story of someone turning a R4 wager into an astounding R83 701.54. But while stories like this grab attention, the increase in online sports betting also brings important considerations.</p><p> </p><p>According to the National Gambling Board’s 2022/23 gambling statistics, sports betting in South Africa expanded significantly over the past decade, growing from under 10% of the gambling sector in 2009/10 to over half in 2022/23.</p><p>ALSO READ: R1.1 trillion worth of online bets in a year: Does SA need to rein in digital gambling?</p>38% of gamblers need winnings to pay off debt<p>Manyike says what stands out is that 36% of people who gamble do it to pay off debts or cover expenses and among low-income earners earning between R8 000 and R15 000 per month, this figure increases to 41%, highlighting a concerning trend.</p><p>Despite the rising cost of living and economic pressure, gambling has gained popularity, particularly due to the widespread use of mobile phones and internet access. Manyike says this is especially evident among young African men. Advertising from betting companies further fuels this trend, increasing participation within this demographic.</p><p>“This can be risky, particularly for young people and low-income earners, who may see gambling as a way to improve their financial situation. However, losses can add up quickly, sometimes leading to financial stress.</p><p>“In a country already facing high unemployment and economic challenges, it is important to be aware of the potential financial pitfalls of gambling.”</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Let’s make gambling safer’: New bill targets unfair online gambling practices</p>Unlike investing, gambling based purely on luck<p>He points out that unlike investing, gambling is based purely on luck, although many believe they can develop a winning approach. “The truth is that the house edge ensures that bookmakers maintain a profit over time.</p><p>“For instance, when odds are at -110 on both sides of a bet, a better must risk R110 to win R100, meaning even skilled bettors face a statistical disadvantage in the long run. The belief that the system can be beaten can lead to risky financial decisions.</p><p>“Beyond financial losses, gambling can also take a psychological toll. It can lead to stress, anxiety and even a cycle of chasing previous bets in the hope of recovering losses.”</p><p>The University of Cape Town’s department of psychiatry and mental health noted a significant association between suicidality and pathological gambling in a study in 2016. It found that pathological gamblers were five to 10 times more likely to have a history of suicide attempts than non-gamblers.</p><p>In addition, gambling does not just affect individuals. “It can have ripple effects on families, sometimes resulting in financial strain for loved ones. While gambling is legal, many people do not fully understand the long-term risks involved due to a lack of financial education.”</p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: Women and pensioners among ‘vulnerable’ groups, says Gauteng Gambling Board</p>If your gambling is pushing up your debt, seek help<p>People who feel their gambling habits might be affecting their financial well-being should find help, Manyike says. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation offers free and confidential counselling services, while professional counsellors who specialise in gambling addiction can provide guidance.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics debt gambling </p> Here's why gambling can't help you get rid of debt	查看 10266	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:30:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248727	有图 <p> The South African MMA fighter is putting his middleweight title on the line for a third time this weekend. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dricus-chimaev-betting-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Dricus du Plessis poses on the scale during the UFC319 ceremonial weigh-in ahead of the fight against Khamzat Chimaev. Picture: Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Though he’s defended his UFC middleweight title twice already, South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis is considered the underdog in his title fight against Russian Khamzat Chimaev in Chicago on Sunday morning (SA time).</p><p>Du Plessis and Chimaev will headline the UFC319 event at the United Centre where there are a number of other fights on the card, which should keep punters happy.</p><p>Du Plessis has lost twice in his career (23-2), while Chimaev is unbeaten (14-0) — perhaps the reason why Betway have made the Russian the favourite.</p><p>Chimaev is at 1.36 to win the fight, while Du Plessis is at 3.10. </p><p>There are suggestions though that should the fight go beyond the second round, Du Plessis will be favoured because Chimaev has rarely gone the distance in a championship fight, which consists of five five-minute rounds. Du Plessis has gone the distance in a number of his battles.</p><p>Betway is offering other options in betting, including whether the fight will go the distance, as well as the winning method, while there are odds available for all the fights on the card.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Dricus Du Plessis Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) </p> Defending champion Dricus the underdog against challenger Chimaev \| The Citizen	查看 1935	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:34:54 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248726	有图 <p> More than R20 billion was due to inflation linked to the delays. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lesotho-Highlands-Water-Project-South-Africa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Katse dam in Lesotho, is part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The cost of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) to deliver water to South Africa’s industrial heartland and generate hydropower for Lesotho has increased by R45 billion.</p><p>In 2008, phase 2 was projected to cost R8 billion. By 2022, this had ballooned to R42 billion. </p><p>It now stands at R53 billion, raising questions about governance, oversight and accountability.</p><p>“Despite Minister [Pemmy Majodina]’s public acknowledgement that a probe into the escalating costs of Phase 2 of the LHWP would be conducted, no further details have been shared with Parliament or the public,” DA deputy spokesperson on water and sanitation Stephen Moore noted ina statementissued by the party last week.</p><p>Moore has now filed a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Prisoners and ghosts claim overtime: meet SA’s worst-run province </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Here’s how many millions SA sends to Lesotho each month for water</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This follows two unanswered letters, the first sent on 8 May.</p><p>DWS spokesperson Wisane Mavasa said the May letter was not sent directly to the minister or director general. </p><p>“Unfortunately, the letter was not acted upon by the officials that it was sent to,” she said, adding that the minister would respond “shortly”.</p><p>DWS says the price escalation is the result of various factors, including years of delays, treaty complications and market fluctuations.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Prisoners and ghosts claim overtime: meet SA’s worst-run province </p> </p> <p> <p> ‘Below-normal’ winter rainfall: Current levels of SA’s largest and most popular dams </p> </p> </p><p>Regarding the DA’s PAIA application, Mavasa said the department has 30 calendar days to respond and it would do so within the legal timeframe.</p>Oversight gaps<p>The portfolio committee on water and sanitation raised concerns about the cost of the project with the Auditor-General of South Africa (Agsa) at a sitting on 6 May, chaired by the DA’s Leonard Basson.</p><p>Themeetingflagged weaknesses in governance created by the dual-implementation model between the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA).</p><p>Delays have pushed completion from 2019 to 2028, affecting the delivery schedule and future phases of the project.</p><p> </p><p>The committee also noted constraints stemming from the 1986 treaty preventing Agsa from auditing LHDA directly, “leaving South Africa reliant on Lesotho’s audit structures”.</p><p>But, says Mavasa, the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission, has equal representation from both governments, had “full access to the cost records of the LHDA”, and had received detailed information about the delays.</p><p>The committee also criticised the royalty arrangement, which it said obliges South Africa to continue payments to Lesotho even when water deliveries are interrupted.</p><p>READ MORE:Completion date for R53 billion Lesotho Highlands Water Project postponed again</p><p> </p><p>Other concerns included limited local procurement, dominance of foreign contractors and opaque financial flows.</p><p>Some MPs went as far as calling for an immediate funding suspension, citing mismanagement and treaty flaws.</p><p>However, Agsa cautioned against such a drastic move, warning of legal consequences. It recommended treaty reforms, including joint audits, instead.</p><p>Mavasa says South Africa and Lesotho have agreed to review the treaty, but the “matters for review” have yet to be decided. </p><p> </p><p>She said South Africa has already set up its review team. Submission of the Lesotho government’s team is awaited.</p><p>Lesotho’s Finance Minister Retšelisitsoe MatlanyanetoldParliament in February that the government intended to pursue “the overdue review of the treaty” to negotiate a better deal for Lesotho.</p>How R8 billion became R53 billion<p>Mavasa outlined the project’s financial journey in detail. </p><p>The original 2008 feasibility study produced a preliminary R8 billion estimate – excluding inflation, currency shifts, contingency allowances and modern environmental and social safeguards.</p><p>Construction of the main works was expected to start in 2013 and deliver water to Gauteng by 2019.</p><p>However, she said the main contracts were only awarded in 2022 because negotiations with Lesotho took longer than expected. The situation worsened with years of administrative and procedural delays.</p><p>“The Phase 2 agreement was signed in August 2011. </p><p>“It then took 14 months for the RSA Parliament to ratify the Phase 2 agreement and a further seven months for the Lesotho Parliament to ratify the agreement after the ratification by the SA Parliament,” said Mavasa.</p><p>READ MORE:Municipal water crisis ‘nothing to do with bulk water supply’, says minster at LHWP reopening</p><p>After Lesotho’s 2013 change of government, the agreement was subjected to fresh scrutiny, adding further delays, according to Mavasa, who also pointed out that between 2013 and 2022, the DWS had five different ministers and 11 director-generals, a turnover that slowed decision-making.</p><p>There were also financing complications. </p><p>Funders raised concerns over procurement processes for the main contracts and requested that they be tendered afresh. </p><p>The Covid pandemic also disrupted preparatory work, pushing back the award of main contracts.</p><p>In October 2022, the LHDA projected a R42 billion completion cost – incorporating contract prices, social and environmental programmes, foreign exchange effects and administrative cost of managing the project.</p><p>More than R20 billion was due to inflation linked to the delays, said Mavasa.</p><p>In October 2024, the figure rose to R53 billion. The department attributed this to:</p>R4.2 billion from boosting the contingency provision in line with international good practice from R3.3 billion in 2022 to R7.5 billion in 2024.R5.4 billion for additional social obligations requested by Lesotho, such as rural water supply and road infrastructure – not yet approved by the LHWC but included in the LHDA’s projections.R1.7 billion in price escalations, design changes and contractor claims linked to delays, including work-permit issues.Governance fixes and audits<p>According to Mavasa, the project cost and time overruns have been a major concern for DWS and Majodina.</p><p>She said LHDA has developed a plan to minimise any further delays and cost overruns.</p><p>She said LHWC will appoint a multidisciplinary team of experts to conduct management audits of contracts.</p><p>Although the project is about 50% complete, she said two primary contracts are behind schedule.</p><p>“However, the LHDA is executing a turnaround plan to avoid further delays and recover lost time.”</p><p>READ MORE: Trump gunning for Lesotho: SA sees opportunity for ‘closer collaboration’</p><p>In 2024, Mavasa said the department had established a governance committee comprising the department, the TCTA, and the South Africa delegation to the LHWC, which meets monthly to review progress.</p><p>Mavasa said the DWS director-general and the principal secretary of the relevant department in Lesotho hold ad-hoc and quarterly meetings to address issues arising from the project. </p><p>Unresolved issues are escalated to the ministers.</p><p>Lesotho Minister of Natural Resources Mohlomi Moleko said he could only respond next week as he is outside the country.</p><p>This article was republished from GroundUp under a Creative Commons license. Read the original articlehere.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics auditor general Democratic Alliance (DA) Department of Water and Sanitation Lesotho </p> How SA’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned from R8bn to R53bn	查看 8491	《公民报》	2025-08-16 14:49:59 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248725	有图 <p> Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba acknowledged that water provision in Limpopo had regressed to 64.2%. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/limpopo-water.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Sekhukhune district municipality mayor Minah Bahula and Fetskfomo Tubatse local municipality mayor Eddy Maila bring water to traditional leaders in Burgersfort and the Sekhukhune region. Picture: Alex Japho Matlala</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Traditional leadership, such as headmen chiefs and paramount chiefs across Limpopo, have received clean borehole water from the R530 million annual budget tabled by the department of cooperative governance, human settlements and Traditional Affairs.</p><p>The Fetakgomo/Tubatse local municipality was the first to roll out the programme, with many praising the council and the Sekhukhune district municipality.</p><p>But does the entire 6.4 million Limpopo populace have this basic human need, as promised by the ANC-led government during the advent of democracy in 1994?</p><p>In the 2025/26 financial year, the Limpopo cooperative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs department under the leadership of MEC Basikop Makamu told The Citizen it has allocated a total budget of R2.5 billion this financial year (2025/26) to bankroll its day-to-day activities, including the provision of fresh tap water to traditional houses and their offices throughout the province.</p><p>MEC Makamu said the budget allocation per programme is R449 million for administration, R1.2 billion for human settlements, R333 million for cooperative governance and R530 million for traditional affairs.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> UPDATE: Six killed in KZN N2 crash as Limpopo accident death toll rises </p> </p> </p><p>Makamu promised the department will continue having the best interests of all its traditional leaders at heart, as he said they were on the coalface of human development because of their proximity to communities.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Collaboration needed<p>This week, Fetakgomo/Tubatse local municipality mayor Eddy Maila echoed Makamu’s sentiments, saying his municipality and traditional leadership were working together to change lives in Burgersfort and surrounding farms and villages.</p><p>“We are a mining town and water is essential to our mining explorations and for our day-to-day work in our communities.</p><p>Maila said the Fetakgomo Tubatse local municipality is not a water service authority. But the municipality, he said, relied on the Sekhukhune district municipality to provide water and sanitation services.</p><p>“But I can tell you that since mayor Minah Bahula assumed office, we have seen vivid interventions that she has made to ensure that our people have access to water.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> UPDATE: Six killed in KZN N2 crash as Limpopo accident death toll rises </p> </p> <p> <p> ANC to debate two centres of power in Limpopo </p> </p> </p><p>“With her intervention, clean running water has been provided to our magoshi (traditional leadership) under Fetakgomo Tubatse through the drilling of durable boreholes. </p><p>“These include Ga- Seroka, Tau Mankotsane, Ga Radingwana, Ga Masehleng, Ga Mampuru, Ga Phasha, Ga Manoke, Selatole, Ga Mashabela, Mareseleng, Maakubu, Ga Riba, Ga Selala, Ga Maroga and Mafarafara.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Mathabatha admits Limpopo’s water challenges</p>Water issues<p>During his state of the local municipal address at the weekend, Maila said in March this year, he and his entourage accompanied Bahula to hand over two contracts for bulk water services in Ga Malekane and Ga Mampuru.</p><p> </p><p>These intervention, he said, is bound to see the water challenges addressed with precision and distinction in the sub-region.</p><p>Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba acknowledged that water provision in Limpopo had regressed to 64.2%.</p><p>Areas hard-hit by the shortages are the Capricorn, Vhembe, Sekhukhune and the Mopani regions.</p><p>The Premier said her office has established a task team to address water shortages in the province. </p><p> </p><p>“We acknowledge that water access in Limpopo has regressed to 64.2%, leaving 35.8% of our people without this necessity.”</p>Giyani water project<p>Meanwhile, the R1.3 billion water reticulation project in Giyani is well underway. </p><p>Phase 1 of the project is now complete and Phase 2 has started in earnest.</p><p>This project is part of the broader Nandoni-Giyani water project and is funded by the water services infrastructure grant. It aims to improve water access for residents who have faced water shortages in the area since 2009.</p><p> </p><p>The department of water and sanitation has since allocated a whopping R4.5 billion to restore water in Giyani since August 2014 to date.</p><p>NOW READ: Limpopo reels from GBVF and ritual murder surge</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Limpopo water water shortage </p> R530 million budget brings water relief to Limpopo traditional leaders, but concerns persist \| The Citizen	查看 5261	《公民报》	2025-08-16 15:00:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248724	有图 <p> The more mileage you rack up, the more the higher-priced hybrid comes into play. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/toyota-corolla-cross-long-term-road-test-front.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>The Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid offers excellent fuel economy. Picture: Mark Jones </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Toyota Corolla Cross has established itself as not only South Africa’s favourite SUV, but also new energy vehicle since making its introduction at the end of 2021.</p><p>The self-charging HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) is offered alongside the naturally aspirated 1.8 litre petrol variant as the two powertrains in the Corolla Cross’ line-up. The hybrid system consists of a combination of the 1.8 litre mill and an electric motor and battery pack.</p><p>While there might not be a massive difference in the two powertrains’ total output – 103kW/172Nm in the petrol compared to the hybrid’s 90kW/142Nm – the fuel consumption is the major dealbreaker.</p>It all comes down to consumption<p>Toyota claims the hybrid will only sip 4.3 litres per 100km, compared to the 6.8L/100km indicated for the petrol derivative. Seeing that the hybrid is more expensive than the internal combustion only-derivative, what this the difference in fuel consumption actually mean for the pocket of a potential buyer?</p><p>The Citizen Motoring dusted off the calculator (remember those that don’t make calls?) and did some number crunching to try and establish which powertrain option makes more sense from a pure budget point of view. We know the hybrid is a great offering, but around 60% of buyers have still opted for petrol derivatives since the start of 2024.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> What to expect from South Africa-bound new Toyota RAV4 </p> </p> </p><p>We compared the mid-spec XS petrol derivative to the XS hybrid, as the entry level Xi is not offered with a hybrid powertrain. The Corolla Cross 1.8 XS retails for R452 200 while the HEV XS is R42 200 more expensive at R494 400.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Corolla Cross HEV more expensive up front<p>If you finance the 1.8 over 60 months at prime interest rate (10.5%) with a 10% deposit and no balloon payment, the monthly instalment will be R8 842. This will include the initiation fee and monthly service fee.</p><p>If you get a similar finance deal (10% deposit structured over 60 months at prime with no balloon payment) on the HEV, the monthly instalment will be R9 658.</p><p>Insurance quotes for the two cars worked out to R833 for the 1.8 and as expected slightly more expensive hybrid for the hybrid at R865. This means that monthly finance and insurance works out to R9 675 for the petrol and R10 523 for the HEV.</p><p>ALSO READ: Toyota Corolla Cross leads uprise of new energy vehicles in Mzansi</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> What to expect from South Africa-bound new Toyota RAV4 </p> </p> <p> <p> July best-sellers: Locally made dominates record month </p> </p> </p>Hitting the road<p>Now for the fuel consumption comparison. If we work on an annual mileage of 15 000km, the average monthly total will be 1 250km.</p><p>We used Toyota’s claim that the 1.8 sips 6.8L/100km and the official August inland 95 octane petrol price of R21.55 to work out that the petrol derivative will cost you R1 831 at the pumps per month.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/toyota-corolla-cross-xr-hev-side.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>The Corolla Cross was facelifted at the start of the year. Picture: Michel Bega</sub><p>The Toyota Corolla Cross HEV’s fuel bill using the claimed consumption of 4.3L/100km works out to R1 158, making it R673 cheaper than the 1.8. This price difference makes the total playing field including finance and insurance costs a lot more even, but the 1.8 still shades it by R192. The 1.8 will cost a total of R11 489 per month compared to the hybrid’s R11 681.</p>Higher mileage favours Corolla Cross hybrid<p>With every kilometre you travel less than 15 000km per year, the price will swing in favour of the petrol Corolla Cross. If your average annual mileage is 10 000km – or 833km per month – the 1.8’s total monthly cost be will be around R400 cheaper.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Corolla Cross HEV takes the sting out of all the hybrid lingo</p><p>The more the annual mileage goes over 15 000km, the more the hybrid starts making sense. At around 1 600km per month, the two start breaking even. If you travel 30 000km per year or 2 500km per month, the HEV’s total cost of R12 839 will be R500 cheaper than that of the petrol.</p><p>If you buy a Corolla Cross cash and drive 15 000km per year, it will take almost 63 months for the HEV to break even with the 1.8 before you start cashing in on the fuel economy. The higher the mileage the sooner you’ll break even – 30 000km per year will make it less than 32 months. How much the HEV will save in the long run will depend on how long you hang onto it.</p>Average mileage deciding factor<p>The bottom line is that the less you travel the more sense the petrol derivative makes and the more you travel the more the hybrid comes into play. It should be a mind over matter decision once you start doing the maths.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Corolla Cross Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Toyota </p> Toyota Corolla Cross: How to choose between hybrid and petrol \| The Citizen	查看 5738	《公民报》	2025-08-16 15:15:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248723	有图 <p> The Springboks have been working hard on defence, particularly in the mauls, ahead of their game against the Wallabies. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Georgia-celebrate-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Georgia celebrate scoring a maul try against the Springboks in their match in Mbombela last month.Picture: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery says the team are aiming for a defensive improvement when they take on the Wallabies in their opening match of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.</p><p>The Boks have produced an up and down showing on the defence so far this season, starting well in the rain in Cape Town during their 54-7 thumping of the invitational Barbarians (BaaBaas), before they struggled in their first Test against Italy at Loftus, winning 42-24.</p><p>In the second Italian Test in Gqeberha they were immaculate, handing out a bagel, as they clinched a 45-0 win, despite being down to 14-men for most of the match.</p><p>In their most recent Test, against Georgia in Mbombela, the Boks started poorly, conceding an early maul try to go down 7-0, before improving drastically and keeping them out over the rest of the game on their way to a 55-10 win.</p>Hard yards<p>Earlier this week Flannery said that they had put in some hard yards in training on defence, especially in the mauls, ahead of the start of the Rugby Championship.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> We’re prepared for ‘most experienced brains’ in Aussie team — Boks’ Stick </p> </p> </p><p>“None of us were pleased with how we performed in Italy one. We conceded a maul try in that game and we also conceded a maul try against Georgia. That’s something that teams pick up and look to go after,” explained Flannery.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“So we have invested a lot of time into our maul defence. But I think there is always something that you will be able to work on. We conceded 41 points across the four games if you include the BaaBaas as well, which isn’t too bad.</p><p>“So far this season we started really well against the BaaBaas, were really poor in Italy one, we were good in Italy two and then kind of in between against Georgia.</p><p>“So there is definitely a lot of scope for us to improve, especially on the back of the level of intensity that Australia has been playing at (recently), and we have tried to replicate that with our training.”</p>Inexperienced subs<p>In this weekend’s match the Boks have named two inexperienced props on the bench, in Boan Venter (one cap), and Asenathi Ntlabakanye (one cap), and although they could be thrown into the cauldron if the Boks are struggling in the second half, Flannery said they fully back them to perform.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> We’re prepared for ‘most experienced brains’ in Aussie team — Boks’ Stick </p> </p> <p> <p> Siya Kolisi fired up for No 8 challenge against Wallabies </p> </p> </p><p>“When you have guys who are inexperienced (in the squad) you would ideally like to be winning comfortably when you put them on. But we have selected them because we feel they are good enough,” said Flannery. Venter has come into the side late because of an injury suffered by Jan-Hendrik Wessels.</p><p>“That even if it is a tight game, we can bring those guys on, because with the amount of work that the front row has to get through, you very rarely see a front ranker play 80 minutes anymore.</p><p>“So when we put these (inexperienced) guys in the squad we are saying that if it is tight, we will make the change and bring them on because we trust them. And we do, they have been performing (well) for us and I hope they do it again this weekend.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Springboks (Bokke/Boks) The Rugby Championship Wallabies </p> Boks aim for defensive improvement against Wallabies, says Flannery	查看 4138	《公民报》	2025-08-16 17:01:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248722	有图 <p> The talking is done, it"s now down to business for Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, for the UFC middleweight title. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dricus-Chimaev-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Opponents Dricus du Plessis of South Africa and Khamzat Chimaev of Russia face off during the UFC 319 ceremonial weigh-in at Radius Chicago ahead of their UFC title fight Sunday. Picture: Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>All the prep work is done and the ingredients have come together nicely for a main course for the ages.</p><p>South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion, steps into the octagon at the United Centre in Chicago at UFC319 in the early hours of Sunday morning (SA time) to face undefeated Russian wrestler Khamzat Chimaev.</p><p>The weigh-in on Saturday morning provided just a small taste of what is to come as UFC president Dana White had to step between the two as they faced off for the final time.</p><p>Both fighters made weight for the most anticipated middleweight showdown in a long time with the champion weighing in just on the 185 pound limit, while the Russian stepped onto the scale at 183 pounds.</p>‘Beat this guy up’<p>“I am just going out to beat this guy up, he has just one day left (with the title), then he is going to be dead,” a fired up Chimaev told UFC commentator Joe Rogan after their face-off.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Defending champion Dricus the underdog against challenger Chimaev </p> </p> </p><p>Du Plessis, who was greeted to his usual chants of boos by the packed United Centre crowd, echoed the Russian’s sentiments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Let’s see if they run out of steam as quick as last night,” Du Plessis said to the crowd, referring to the fans at the prefight press conference the day before, where the boos grew equally softer the more the champ spoke.</p><p>“He (Chimaev) is an absolute beast of an opponent, but I can tell you this, I am putting this man to sleep. Whether it be on the ground, or whether I knock him out, all of you (pointing to the crowd) will be cheering just like every other time.”</p><p>The entire main card is stacked with great fights, so if you want to be treated to a scrumptious appetiser before the main course, tune in from 4am Sunday morning (SA time).</p><p>For those only interested in the title fight, a safe bet would be to turn on your TV from about 6am to be dead sure not to miss any of the action.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Defending champion Dricus the underdog against challenger Chimaev </p> </p> <p> <p> Dricus du Plessis ready to go the distance in highly anticipated title defence </p> </p> </p>UFC 319 main fight card:<p>Dricus du Plessis v Khamzat Chimaev (middleweight)</p><p>Lerone Murphy v Aaron Pico (featherweight)</p><p>Geoff Neal v Carlos Prates (welterweight)</p><p>Jared Cannonier v Michael Page (middleweight)</p><p>Tim Elliott v Kai Asakura (flyweight)</p><p>The entire fight card will be screened live on SuperSport for South African audiences starting with the prelim card from 2am Sunday morning on DStv Grandstand and Action.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Dricus Du Plessis Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) </p> 'I'm putting this man to sleep,' vows Dricus ahead of Chimaev fight \| The Citizen	查看 3688	《公民报》	2025-08-16 17:11:14 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248721	有图 <p> "You keep digging, digging, digging, and you have to be digging because one day the gold is going to be there," said Arteta. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://www.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mikel-Arteta-13.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta Photo: Glyn KIRK / AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep digging for gold as they prepare to start their latest bid for a first Premier League title since 2004 against revamped Manchester United on Sunday.</p><p>Arteta’s side have finished as Premier League runners-up for the last three seasons, sparking criticism of their failure to get over the line in the title race.</p><p>ALSO READ: Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season</p><p>Arsenal blew significant leads when Manchester City pipped them to the trophy in 2023 and 2024 before Liverpool left the injury-plagued north Londoners trailing in their wake last season.</p><p>Arsenal’s title frustrations are mounting, with fans questioning whether Arteta is the right man to end their drought after winning only the 2020 FA Cup since he took charge in December 2019.</p><p>But the Gunners showed their potential last season with a run to the Champions League semi-finals that ended with a narrow defeat against eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> New Gunner Gyokeres could debut against Tottenham in Hong Kong </p> </p> </p><p>And, buoyed by a host of new signings worth over £180 million ($244 million) in total, Arteta is convinced they can finally get their hands on the Premier League silverware this season</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“You keep digging, digging, digging, and you have to be digging because one day the gold is going to be there,” he told reporters on Friday.</p><p>“For three seasons we’ve had more points than (nearly) any other team in this league, which is incredible.</p><p>“You have the consistency, but now we have to do it in a season, to end with more points than any other team.</p><p>“That’s the objective. When I’ve been taught, when I’ve been educated, that’s it.”</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> New Gunner Gyokeres could debut against Tottenham in Hong Kong </p> </p> <p> <p> Arteta ready to smash Arsenal transfer budget to sign striker </p> </p> </p><p>Hampered by injuries to Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz at various stages last season, Arsenal lacked a cutting edge and were held to 14 draws compared to Liverpool’s nine.</p><p>That was a crucial edge as Arsenal finished 10 points behind the champions.</p><p>In an attempt to insulate Arsenal against another fitness-related collapse, Arteta has brought in Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard.</p>– ‘Every game is like ‘do-or-die’ –<p>After bemoaning Arsenal’s failure to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as Liverpool pulled away during the January window, the Spaniard is a far more upbeat figure on the eve of the new season.</p><p> </p><p>“I think we have great versatility, very different qualities in relation to the opposition, so we are very happy with that,” he said.</p><p>Arteta said “too many” teams have a legitimate shot at winning the Premier League for his liking, some he even suspects will “surprise everybody”.</p><p>Whether that was a hint United, who suffered their worst season since 1973-74 last term, could emerge as contenders after their summer spending spree remains to be seen.</p><p>Arsenal were linked with a move for United’s new striker Benjamin Sesko before deciding to bet on Gyokeres for a fee that could rise to £66 million.</p><p> </p><p>Gyokeres netted 97 times in 102 games in two years at Sporting, much of which came under United’s current manager Ruben Amorim.</p><p>Instead of being reunited with the Swede, Amorim overhauled his attack with the signings of Leipzig’s Sesko, Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo and Wolves forward Matheus Cunha at a combined cost of over £200 million.</p><p>United, who haven’t won the title since 2013, had to spend big to erase the stench of their putrid campaign.</p><p>Amorim’s team finished a dismal 15th in the top-flight and squandered a chance to qualify for the Champions League with a toothless 1-0 defeat against fellow underachievers Tottenham in the Europa League final.</p><p> </p><p>The pressure is on Amorim, who replaced the sacked Erik Ten Hag in November, to deliver major improvements in his second season.</p><p>Amorim knows Sesko will be key to that target and he believes the 22-year-old Slovenian is ready to rise to the challenge.</p><p>“I don’t need to tell Ben, ‘Ben, this is Manchester United, a lot of pressure. Every game is like do or die’,” Amorim said.</p><p>“He is always thinking about football. He’s really obsessed about that.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Arsenal F.C. Mikel Arteta Premier League (EPL) </p> Arsenal 'digging for gold' as title bid starts at new-look Man United \| The Citizen	查看 5429	《公民报》	2025-08-16 17:11:55 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248720	有图 <p> A Liverpool fan who had been seen gesturing towards the Ghanaian as he took a throw-in was led away by police at half-time. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Antoine-Semenyo-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Bournemouth’s Ghanaian striker #24 Antoine Semenyo celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on Friday. Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Bournemouth captain Adam Smith said he was left shocked and angered after teammate Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a fan during the Cherries’ 4-2 defeat at Liverpool in the opening game of the Premier League season.</p><p>The match was briefly halted after half an hour when Semenyo told referee Anthony Taylor of the incident and both managers were informed.</p><p>ALSO READ: Arsenal ‘digging for gold’ as title bid starts at new-look Man United</p><p>A Liverpool fan who had been seen gesturing towards the Ghanaian as he took a throw-in was led away by police at half-time.</p><p>Semenyo showed remarkable poise to not only continue but go on to score twice in the second half as Bournemouth came within minutes of holding the defending champions to a draw until late strikes by Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah.</p><p>“Totally unacceptable. Kind of in shock it happened in this day and age. I don’t know how Ant has carried on playing and come up with his goals,” said Smith.</p><p>Premier League players have taken a knee before matches as part of anti-racism campaigns in recent seasons, but Smith said the message is still not getting through.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Tottenham condemned the online racist abuse directed towards Mathys Tel this week after he missed a penalty in Spurs’ UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.</p><p>“He’s a little bit down. Something needs to be done. Taking a knee has taken no effect,” Smith added.</p><p>“It’s more anger. Shocked. I said to the ref I wanted him removed immediately but the police went and sorted it. The Liverpool players were very supportive to Ant and the rest of the team. Just so angry.</p><p>“We’ve had discussions with the Premier League about it so they have been taking it seriously. I don’t know what else we can do. We’ve been doing it for a long time now and no-one is getting it. I just feel sorry for Ant and he’s had to take that. The whole country is watching and it’s shocking.”</p><p> </p><p>Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola said the incident had taken the shine off a thrilling start to the Premier League campaign on the field.</p><p>“It is a shame that the first game of the Premier League, both teams playing a really good game we are speaking about this,” said the Spaniard.</p><p>“Most of the news will be about this thing and it is still a big problem not just in football but overall. We should be talking about how great the game has been.”</p><p>Liverpool boss Arne Slot spoke to Semenyo after the match and praised his mental strength.</p><p> </p><p>“We definitely need to address this. It is unacceptable in every football stadium let alone Anfield,” said the Dutchman.</p><p>“I spoke to him and said we will do whatever we can to find this person.</p><p>“Big credit to him. He’s not only a great player but is very strong mentally if something like that happened to have such a second half performance.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season</p><p>In a statement, Liverpool said: “We condemn racism and discrimination in all forms, it has no place in society or football.</p><p> </p><p>“The club is unable to comment further as tonight’s alleged incident is the subject of an ongoing police investigation, which we will support fully.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics A.F.C. Bournemouth Liverpool F.C. Premier League (EPL) </p> Semenyo racist abuse at Liverpool shocks Bournemouth captain Smith	查看 4147	《公民报》	2025-08-16 17:23:21 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248719	有图 <p> Hate speech is prohibited under South African law, according to the Human Rights Council. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gayton-McKenzie-k-word-SAHRC-investigation-racism-hate-speech.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has confirmed that it is investigating Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie over his old social media posts, which included the use of the ‘k-word’.</p><p>McKenzie faced a public backlash after posts he made on X, formerly known as Twitter, between 2011 and 2017 recently resurfaced.</p><p>The controversy emerged while he was condemned the hosts of the Open Chats podcast, who had made degrading remarks about the coloured community.</p><p>In response, social media users unearthed McKenzie’s own tweets, which allegedly contained racial slurs aimed at black South Africans.</p><p>McKenzie, however, has denied being racist, insisting that the uproar is part of a politically motivated campaign orchestrated by the EFF.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Marikana massacre anniversary \| KZN N2 crash \| Springboks lose </p> </p> </p>SAHRC probes McKenzie over k-word posts<p>While some have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire McKenzie, ActionSA lodged a complaint with the SAHRC, which has confirmed that it is investigating the “offensive posts” for hate speech.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The commission has opened an investigation following receipt of several complaints from political parties and individuals regarding the posts and alleged xenophobic utterances by minister McKenzie.</p><p>“The commission has also noted outrage on social media and in the press regarding these utterances,” the SAHRC said in a statement on Friday.</p><p>The commission indicated that McKenzie’s comments could constitute prima facie violations of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, also known as the Equality Act.</p><p>ALSO READ: Gayton McKenzie racism row deepens as string of racist comments threaten national unity</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Top 10 stories of the day: Marikana massacre anniversary \| KZN N2 crash \| Springboks lose </p> </p> <p> <p> ‘This is extremely sad’: Gayton McKenzie reacts to former Uzalo actor’s plea for help – [Video] </p> </p> </p><p>As part of the process, the SAHRC has sent an allegation letter to the minister.</p><p>“Thereafter, the commission will determine the best way forward which may include instituting proceedings in the relevant Equality Court,” the statement reads.</p><p>The SAHRC emphasised that while freedom of expression is a constitutional right, “it is not absolute” and that hate speech is prohibited under South African law.</p><p>“Given his position, McKenzie’s conduct is expected to conform to ethical standards that is becoming of a minister and a member of Parliament.”</p><p> </p><p>Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on the ‘k- word’ posts and alleged xenophobic utterances by Minister Gayton McKenzie pic.twitter.com/Kxmt3aIfAw</p>— SAHRCommission (@SAHRCommission) August 15, 2025</p>ActionSA reacts<p>ActionSA welcomed the SAHRC’s announcement, stressing that McKenzie must be held accountable.</p><p>“We maintain that South Africa cannot have a sitting cabinet minister who holds such views, whether past or present, without being held to account,” ActionSA MP Alan Beesley said on Saturday.</p><p>“ActionSA looks forward to the commission communicating the next steps in holding the minister to account.</p><p> </p><p>“We also urge the SAHRC to furnish an update on the investigation into the Open Chats podcast regarding repugnant comments made against the coloured community.</p><p>“Racism must be confronted with consequences, no matter who the perpetrator is or their status in society,” the party’s statement reads.</p><p>NOW READ:Malema’s EFF calls for ‘removal’ of McKenzie over K-word slurs</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Gayton McKenzie hate speech racism South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) xenophobia </p> McKenzie could be reported to Equality Court as SAHRC investigates k-word controversy	查看 4538	《公民报》	2025-08-16 17:27:02 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248718	有图 <p> “Welcome ‘South African star’ Percy Muzi Tau to join South Dinh Blue Steel,” read a statement from the club. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Percy-Tau-5-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Percy Tau during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in March. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al-Ahly forward Percy Tau has completed a move to Vietnamese side Nam Dinh FC. </p><p>The 31-year-old Bafana Bafana star joins ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom at the Vietnamese champions. The former Kaizer Chiefs utility player joined Nam Dinh FC from US outfit St Louis City. </p><p>ALSO READ: Wydad-bound Lorch sends farewell message to Sundowns</p><p>“Welcome ‘South African star’ Percy Muzi Tau to join South Dinh Blue Steel,” read a statement from the club.</p><p>“Nam Dinh Blue Steel Club would like to introduce the new player of the team – Percy Muzi Tau, the star from the South African team.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sundowns confirm Lorch and Maema departures</p><p>“Nam Dinh Blue Steel pursue the fiery attack gameplay. And Percy Tau’s presence promises to bring more explosive goalscoring moments for the team.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bafana Bafana Percy Tau </p> Bafana star Percy Tau finds new home	查看 1563	《公民报》	2025-08-16 17:49:39 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248717	有图 <p> The Buccaneers will host the Brazilians in a sold-out MTN8 semifinal first leg at the Orlando Stadium. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abdeslam-Ouaddou-8-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Under fire Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed his target ahead of this afternoon’s clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.</p><p>The Buccaneers will host the Brazilians in a sold-out MTN8 semifinal first leg at the Orlando Stadium (Kickoff is at 3pm).</p><p>ALSO READ: Pirates coach Ouaddou vows to make Happy People happy again</p><p>“Every day when we wake up, the only target is to make the best and give the best of ourselves to make the best training for our players, the best strategy for our club,” said Ouaddou.</p><p>“So, every day when we wake up, it is to better and better.”</p><p>Pirates come into this game against Sundowns low on confidence following back-to-back defeats against Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants.</p><p>Ouaddou has admitted that he is under pressure to change the club’s fortunes around after the two disappointing defeats.</p><p>“There’s always pressure when you train (coach) such a big club. Pressure is everywhere, but we have to transform that pressure and make it a positive pressure and we must give our best for our fans. We have to try to bring back the victories and the happiness,” said Ouaddou.</p><p>Meanwhile, Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the Brazilians will have to hit the ground running if they are to beat Pirates today.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Take Mofokeng out of Pirates and they’ll struggle,’ – Sundowns’ Cardoso</p><p>“It’s interesting to play such important matches so early in the season. This MTN8 cup brings high-level matches in a moment where teams are still developing and preparing for the season ahead. It will be important for us to hit the ground running in such a match. </p><p>“These kinds of matches always have beautiful stories that will be written and that will be reliant on the moments that will happen in the game. It is a match that will need us to controlcertainemotions and focus on the right emotions that will lead us to a positive result,” said Cardoso.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Betway Premiership Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (Sundowns) Orlando Pirates F.C. (Pirates/Buccaneers) </p> Pirates' Ouaddou reveals target ahead of Sundowns clash	查看 2745	《公民报》	2025-08-16 18:31:56 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248716	有图 <p> More than 30 people were killed on KZN roads during the first week of August. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KZN-N2-accident-Amatikulu-Dokodweni-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: Facebook / KZN department of transport</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The number of deaths from an accident along the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Saturday morning has risen to six.</p><p>This comes as the death toll from a separate, horrific crash in Limpopo also went up.</p><p>The KZN accident occurred between Amatikulu and Dokodweni, involving a light motor vehicle and a heavy motor vehicle.</p>KZN N2 crash<p>According to the KZN department of transport, the victims initially included three men and two women.</p><p>However, the department revealed in the afternoon that the truck driver involved in the accident had also died.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Marikana massacre anniversary \| KZN N2 crash \| Springboks lose </p> </p> </p><p>“Our highly efficient team from Road Traffic Inspectorate has just informed us at [3:15pm] that the search and rescue teams have just found the driver of the truck that was involved in a horrific accident along the N2,” KZN transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Four women killed in tragic bus crash on R81 in Limpopo</p><p>According to Duma, the driver was trapped in his truck, which was loaded with sugar. </p><p>“The jaws of life are being used to remove his body. The owners of the trucking company are at the scene of the accident,” he said in the update. </p><p>The MEC expressed his deepest condolences to the families of all the victims.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Top 10 stories of the day: Marikana massacre anniversary \| KZN N2 crash \| Springboks lose </p> </p> <p> <p> R530 million budget brings water relief to Limpopo traditional leaders, but concerns persist </p> </p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KZN-N2-accident-Amatikulu-Dokodweni-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Picture: Facebook / KZN department of transport</sup></sub><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KZN-N2-accident-Amatikulu-Dokodweni-4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Picture: Facebook / KZN department of transport</sup></sub><p>Duma highlighted the worrying number of road accidents so far this month.</p><p>According to the MEC, more than 30 people were killed on the province’s roads during the first week of August.</p><p>“We have observed an increase in road accidents around paydays – particularly during the end of the month, the 15th and 25th of the month.</p><p>“Many people are more likely to be out and about spending their salaries during this period.</p><p> </p><p>“This often leads to more traffic and increased pedestrian activity, resulting in road accidents and fatalities,” the MEC said.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KZN-N2-accident-Amatikulu-Dokodweni-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Picture: Facebook / KZN department of transport</sup></sub>Limpopo accident<p>Meanwhile, the death toll from the tragic accident that occurred in Limpopo on Thursday, 14 August, has risen to nine.</p><p>The crash happened on the R101 road between Mokopane and Mookgopong when a police van, which was travelling to the Naboomspruit Magistrate’s Court, collided with a truck around 9am.</p><p>While the truck driver escaped unharmed, the impact resulted in the death of a police officer and six inmates, who were detained at the Mokopane police station.</p><p> </p><p>The remaining five inmates sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital for medical attention.</p><p>READ MORE: Police investigating death of domestic worker hit by bakkie in Northcliff</p><p>It has since been confirmed that two more inmates died on Friday.</p><p>“The remaining injured inmates are still receiving medical treatment,” a statement from the South African Police Service (Saps) read.</p><p> </p><p>Limpopo police commissioner Thembi Hadebe conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, while wishing the injured inmates a speedy recovery.</p><p>Hadebe also reiterated the police’s commitment to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident that led to the fatalities.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Accidents car accident KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Limpopo South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> UPDATE: Six killed in KZN N2 crash as Limpopo accident death toll rises	查看 5216	《公民报》	2025-08-16 19:01:49 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248715	有图 <p> Mid-sized SUV gets new looks, more tech and additional power from its 2.0-litre engine. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gwm-haval-h6-front.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>This paintwork is called Hamilton White. True story. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>If you apply the logic that the GWM Haval H6 grew up during its previous reiteration, then the latest version represents a grandiose coming of age.</p><p>Although the recent changes applied to the model that debuted locally in 2021 is only regarded as a facelift, it includes a very healthy selection of exterior and interior enhancements, as well as an powertrain upgrade.</p><p>We recently spent a week in the H6 2.0 T-GDI Ultra Luxury 4WD, which at R614 500 is the range’s top non-hybrid model.</p><p>ALSO READ: Facelift GWM Haval H6 improves an already hard-to-beat package</p>Haval H6 gets more oomph<p>Starting under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine now produces 170kW of power and 380Nm of torque, an uptick of 20kW/60Nm from before. The twist goes to all four corners via nine-speed dual-clutch transmission that replaces the seven-speed box from before.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> GWM approves P500 PHEV for South Africa, prices Haval H6 GT PHEV </p> </p> </p><p>The numbers speak for themselves. Not that long ago anything in this segment with those kinds of outputs would have sported some sort of a performance badge.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Despite some low-down lag, the engine delivers brisk acceleration once you hit the peak rev range between 1 700 and 4 000rpm. But as soon as you start getting too greedy on the accelerator, wheel spin comes into play on uneven surfaces.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gwm-haval-h6-rear.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>The Haval H6 comes standard with 19-inch gloss black alloys. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe</sub>Issues remain<p>Although the power delivery is smooth and the gearbox slick, the old Chinese manufacturer problem of throttle acceleration is still not sorted out completely. Especially when you are sitting in slow moving traffic. The smallest of input on the accelerator pedal is not perfectly synced to the power output, resulting in the H6 rolling forward too fast – which requires constant braking in return.</p><p>The Citizen Motoring could not get close to GWM’s claim that the H6 consumes 8.3 litres per 100km. We struggled keeping it below 10, with the overall average closer to 12L/100km.</p><p>In addition to front-wheel drive models’ Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow driving modes, the all-paw variant also gets Sand and Off-Road. These modes can only be activated after three clicks on the car’s main menu, similar to the Haval Jolion S. There is a configurable button on the steering wheel when you can preset with your preferred function, but the options do not include driving modes.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> GWM approves P500 PHEV for South Africa, prices Haval H6 GT PHEV </p> </p> <p> <p> MG HS declares war on fellow Chinese brands Chery and Haval </p> </p> </p>Breaking the mold<p>What we did like about the interior is that it breaks the current trend of dual similar-sized screens. The H6 still offers a huge 14.6-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but a more compact widescreen 10.25-inch instrument cluster. This allows the driver to see the whole screen through the upper half of the steering wheel, something that is not always possible with bigger screens.</p><p>The gear selector, which was a rotary dial in the centre console before, has also moved to the right-hand stalk next to the steering wheel Mercedes Benz-style. The removal of the gear shifter means that the centre console is now a minimalistic affair offering a wireless phone charger, two cup holder and a storage area.</p><p>The cabin is spacious and plush finished in a combination of black leather with contrast stitching, brushed aluminium and soft-touch materials. Along with a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and electric tailgate, the Ultra Luxury trim also includes a nine-speaker sound system and a head-up display.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gwm-haval-h6-cabin.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>The cabin is a plush and simplistic affair. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe</sub>New exterior touches<p>Rear leg and headroom are enough to keep adults comfy on long trips, while the 560-litre boot will swallow their swallow in one bite.</p><p> </p><p>A comprehensive list of safety systems includes automatic park assist, 540-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and emergency reverse braking.</p><p>ALSO READ: GWM prices powered-up facelift Haval H6 before market debut</p><p>On the outside, the Haval H6 features a redesigned front bumper, new chrome grille and redesigned LED headlamps. Fog lamps that run down vertically underneath the outside of the headlight is very much in line with the Haval Jolion’s styling.</p><p>The tailgate features new LED light clusters, a restyled bumper and the GWM lettering relacing the Haval logo.</p><p> </p>Haval H6 for the win<p>We thought that the standard 19-inch gloss black alloys, gloss back window surrounds and black roof rails work well in contrast with out tester’s white paintwork. We wonder how the people in the Ferrari F1 pits feel about the official name of Hamilton White.</p><p>The C-SUV segment is a cutthroat space and one where Chinese product are really hurting heritage brands. The updated GWM Haval H6 shows that Chinese products keep on improving while managing to still undercut products built elsewhere in the world. There won’t be many shopping lists in this segment that does not have the H6 on it.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Great Wall Motor (GWM) Haval Road Tests Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) </p> Updated GWM Haval H6 makes big statement in tough segment \| The Citizen	查看 6462	《公民报》	2025-08-16 20:05:00 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word
3248714	有图 <p> The home team reached their target with just one ball to spare to earn a 2-1 series win. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cricket-13.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Proteas captain Aiden Markram walks off the field after being removed in the first over of his team’s innings in the T20 series decider against Australia in Cairns. Picture: Getty Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Aiming for a historic victory on Saturday, a fighting Proteas team were held off by Australia in a nail-biting battle as the hosts secured a two-wicket victory in the third and final T20 International in Cairns.</p><p>With South Africa in searchof their first T20 series win in Australia, their party was spoiled by the home side who wrapped up a 2-1 series triumph.</p><p>Set a target of 173 to win, Australia got off to a cracking start, with captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head sharing 66 runs for the first wicket.</p><p>However, Head was removed by Aiden Markram for 19 runs in the eighth over to break the partnership and Marsh was dismissed by teenager Kwena Maphaka midway through the innings after hitting 54 off 37.</p>Maxwell shines for Australia<p>The Proteas worked hard to pile on the pressure with the ball, but middle-order batter Glenn Maxwell took the game away from the tourists by smashing 62 not outoff 36 deliveries.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Conrad pleased with progress shown by Proteas, despite series defeat </p> </p> </p><p>While all-rounder Corbin Bosch took two scalps in the penultimate over to keep the SA team in the hunt, they were ultimately edged out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In a thrilling final over, delivered by Lungi Ngidi, Australia needed 10 runs with just two wickets in hand. Maxwell bashed 10 off five deliveries, guiding his side to 173/8 with one ball remaining.</p><p>Bosch, who was superb at the death, took 3/26, with fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada (2/32) and Maphaka (2/36) grabbing two wickets each.</p>Proteas innings<p>Earlier, South Africa did not get off to the best start after being sent in to bat, finding themselves at 32/2 in the fifth over. But they soon changed gears.</p><p>Led by Dewald Brevis, who thumped 53 runs off 26 balls (including six sixes), the tourists took the fight to the hosts.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Conrad pleased with progress shown by Proteas, despite series defeat </p> </p> <p> <p> Markram calls on Proteas batters to deliver in series decider </p> </p> </p><p>Brevis was removed by seam bowler Nathan Ellis in the 12th over, with Maxwell taking a good catch on the boundary,making amends after he had spilled a tough chance with Brevis on nine.</p><p>Once the big-hitting youngster was dismissed, Rassie van der Dussen carried the lower half of the order, contributing 38 not out off 26 deliveries as the Proteas reached 172/7.</p><p>Ellis was the best of Australia’s bowlers, taking 3/31. He was well backed by fellow seamer Josh Hazlewood (2/30) and spinner Adam Zampa (2/24).</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics australian cricket team Proteas cricket team </p> Proteas edged by Australia in thrilling T20 clash \| The Citizen	查看 3493	《公民报》	2025-08-16 21:07:11 2025-08-17 10:43:27	word

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