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3171664	有图 <p> With the right habits, a first pay check is not just income but a launchpad to financial freedom for young people. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/First-pay-check.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>When you get your first pay cheque it could feel like you are an adult now. That also means that you must treat your money like an adult, but not all young people know how to manage their money wisely.</p><p>Debra Slabber, director and portfolio specialist at Morningstar Investment Management South Africa, shares her own early financial experiences and four practical lessons she wishes she knew when starting out:</p>#1: Understand the basics of money<p>Financial literacy is often overlooked in our school system and rarely discussed openly at home. </p><p>Learn to budget, spend wisely and grow your wealth.</p><p> Just a little effort up front can make a big difference later. The goal is financial confidence, not perfection.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> The importance of teaching money lessons early in life </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: How to use your pay cheque to get financial freedom</p><p> </p><p> </p>#2: Spend less than you earn<p>This is the golden rule of personal finance, although it is often ignored in the early years.</p><p>“There is no shame in living frugally while you build a foundation. Avoid using debt to fund your lifestyle. Loans should support long-term goals such as buying a house, not short-term gratification.”</p>#3: Start investing no matter how small<p>Investing even R250 a month can make a meaningful difference when invested consistently over time.</p><p>“Time is your biggest financial advantage. Harness the power of compounding now, and your future self will thank you.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: How to make the most of your first salary</p>#4: Enjoy the process of building wealth<p>Building wealth is not about depriving yourself but about empowerment.</p><p>“There is joy in taking control of your finances and seeing your progress over time. Learn about the different tools available, track your growth and celebrate the small wins with your first pay cheque.”</p><p>Slabber’s advice is clear: the earlier young South Africans start making smart money choices, the better positioned they will be for long-term success.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Money Habits salaries </p> Welcome to adulting: what to do with your first pay cheque	查看 2499	《公民报》	2025-06-07 18:00:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171663	有图 <p> Ten Bulls players will compete in the URC semi-final after just being selected for the Springboks. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Willie-le-Roux-Canan-Moodie-and-Lukhanyo-Am.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Willie le Roux and Canan Moodie will line up agaisnt Lukhanyo Am in their URC semi-final. All three have been selected in the latest Bok squad. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Bulls boss Jake White has urged his players to put their Springbok selection out of their minds when they play in their United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (kick-off 6.15pm).</p><p>A total 54 players were named in Rassie Erasmus’ first Bok squad of the season which kicks off on 28 June against the Barbarians, followed by the Castle Lager Incoming Series. It’s an unchanged group from the year’s second alignment camp in Cape Town. </p><p>Included are 10 Bulls players, all named in the squad to play in the URC semi-final. Only the Sharks have more players in the squad (11).</p>White warns against ‘trials’ mentality<p>“It’s like trials tomorrow,” White said. “One of the messages I’ve given the players: ‘I please don’t want you to play like it’s trials. I want you to play like it’s a team.’ </p><p>“Because often what happens in these situations is whenever you announce a team before a big game… There’s 54 guys, they all want to be Springboks. They all want to be in the first round. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> URC semifinal: Bulls beat Sharks – Four key talking points </p> </p> </p><p>“They know they will compete against the guys they are playing against tomorrow. It doesn’t matter what I say, they know this is an opportunity in front of selectors – in front of the public – for them to stake a claim.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Still, the coach said his job was to make his charges understand the play-off fixture was not about individuals.</p><p>“I said to them in the changeroom today, they’ve been picked on what they did the last 18 weeks. It’s got nothing to do with how they have to do tomorrow.</p><p>“They are not going to do anything tomorrow that is going to make them put their hand up. They’ve put their hand up to be picked in the 54-man squad by what they’ve done for the last couple of months. I just want them to continue doing that.”</p>Bulls out for third time lucky, Sharks want to stake claim<p>The Sharks reach the semi-final stages of the URC for the first time, while this is the third time for the Bulls. </p><p> </p><p>The Pretoria outfit have never won the trophy and will have the mentality of righting wrongs of the past, while the Sharks intend to stake their claim.</p><p>The Sharks have beaten the Bulls twice in the URC this season (20–17 in Durban in December and 29–19 at Loftus in February). That means two of the Bulls’ four defeats in the campaign came against the Sharks, who also won the SA shield for the first time.</p><p>It’s been a breakout season for the Sharks but White and his charges will want to become the second SA team to win the URC after the Stormers.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Jake White Sharks rugby team Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Jake White: Players must put Bok selection out of their minds in semi-final \| The Citizen	查看 3426	《公民报》	2025-06-07 18:01:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171662	有图 <p> Eid-ul-Adha coincides with the final rites of the annual Hajj, the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eid-ul-Adha.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Eid-ul-Adha is traditionally marked by the slaughter of an animal, typically a goat, sheep, cow, bull or camel. Picture: Nigel Sibanda</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Thousands of Muslims in South Africa and across the globe are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), one of the auspicious days in the Islamic calendar that commemorates sacrifice and submission to Allah (God).</p><p>The day begins very early with the Eid prayer.</p>Sacrifice<p>Eid-ul-Adha honours the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to obey Allah’s command that he sacrifice his only son Ismail, ignoring the devil’s attempts to dissuade him from the act.</p><p>At the very point of sacrifice, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, to be slaughtered in place of his son.</p><p>This command from Allah was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command without question.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Feels like going back to my favourite uncle’s house’: Tumi Morake on returning to JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival </p> </p> </p>WATCH: Zakiyah Muhammad speaks to The Citizen at Bosmont Masjid, west of Johannesburg,<p>Zakiyah Muhammad speaks to The Citizen at Bosmont Masjid, west of Johannesburg, 7 June 2025. Video: @nigelsibanda #EidAlAdha #BosmontMasjid #Muslims #Hajj @TheCitizen_News pic.twitter.com/ChfSpOhYyc</p><p> </p><p> </p>— 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) June 7, 2025 <p>ALSO READ: SA Muslims to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr on Monday, marking end of Ramadan [VIDEO]</p>‘Special day’<p>Speaking to The Citizen at Bosmont Masjid, Zakiyah Muhammad said Eid-ul-Adha is a very “special day for Muslims in South Africa and around the world”.</p><p>“There are those in Saudi Arabia completing their pilgrimage and this is part of the sacrifice. We are not in Saudi, but we still celebrate by sacrificing our sheep.”</p><p>Eid-ul-Adha is traditionally marked by the slaughter of an animal, typically a goat, sheep, cow, bull or camel, with the meat shared among neighbours, family members and the poor.</p><p> </p><p>Thousands of Muslims in #Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, 7 June 2025, celebrates the second significant Islamic holiday, #EidAlAdha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Video: @nigelsibanda @TheCitizen_News pic.twitter.com/ABV3xhvxxA</p>— 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) June 7, 2025 <p>ALSO READ: More than a million pilgrims prepare for start of Hajj on 4 June</p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eid-ul-Adha.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Nigel Sibanda</p>Hajj<p>The Eid period this year runs from 6-9 June and coincides with the final rites of the annual Hajj, the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.</p><p>On Friday, pilgrims cast stones they picked up in Muzdalifah after spending the night under the stars at the Jamarat or stoning of the devil, sacrificed animals and had their heads shaved for the 10th day of Dul Hijjah, which marks Eid-ul-Adha.</p><p> </p><p>An estimated 1.6 million-plus pilgrims stoned the devil, throwing their pebbles at the concrete walls in Mina.</p><p>The ritual of casting a pebble and shaving the head marks a solemn moment – a rebirth, a complete submission to God and a victory over evil.</p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: Pilgrims commence final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics animals festival Islam Johannesburg Muslim Saudi Arabia Sheep </p> Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in SA and around the world	查看 3834	《公民报》	2025-06-07 19:25:21 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171661	有图 <p> Go-Kart experience, complete with fake sound and light show, turns hatch into a toy car. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mini-cooper-se-road-test-front2-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>The Mini Cooper SE clad in Sunny side yellow paintwork. Picture: Charl Bosch</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The new all-electric Mini Cooper SE does an excellent job of living up to the brand’s ethos. Instant torque and enjoyable handling deliver the kind of fun experience the iconic Cooper S 3-door is known for.</p><p>While the Mini Cooper SE is a lot bigger and more advanced than its Cooper S Mk1 forefather from the 1960s, there is number that is remarkably similar despite being separated by six decades on their birth certificates. Quite astonishingly, the power to weight ratio difference between the models are only 10kW/ton. The Mini Cooper SE has a power to weight ratio of 98kW/ton compared to the Mk1’s 88kW/ton.</p>Mini Cooper S an icon<p>The Mk1 that famously won the Monte Carlo rally in the 1960s before and negotiated drainpipes and stairways in the original The Italian Job film was fitted with a 1 275cc engine kicking out a princely 57kW. But, a kerb weight of only 645kg gave it a very respectable power to weight ratio in a game where 100kW/ton was once the golden benchmark.</p><p>The Mini Cooper SE’s outputs of 160kW/330Nm produced by a single electric motor is actually more than its internal combustion sibling’s 150kW/300Nm. But electric cars have a major weakness and that is the weight of its batteries, which in the SE’s case is a 54.2-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Its kerb weight of 1 620kg therefore stand out like a sore tooth against the petrol engine model’s 1 285kg.</p><p>ALSO READ: New Mini Cooper S stays true to peppy and fun ‘hot hatch’ roots</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Peugeot makes it official: GTi coming back in June but… </p> </p> </p><p>The resulting power to weight ratio of 98kW/ton drags the SE way down from the 116kW/ton ratio of its petrol-powered sibling. This leads right into the other sticky point. The price. The Mini Cooper SE costs R802 000, a R155 605 premium over the R646 395 Cooper S 3-door.</p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mini-cooper-se-road-test-rear.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>As before, the Mini Cooper SE’s taillights resemble the Union Jack. Picture: Charl Bosch</sub>Political shenanigans<p>In a first world country with zero carbon emission targets, various incentives and subsidies are in place to ensure electric vehicle (EV) ownership is a viable option compared to cars powered by internal combustion engines. But we live at the southern tip of Africa ruled by a government that is likely reading the White Paper on proposed future policies of new energy vehicles upside down.</p><p>Until they figure this thing out and relax taxation on EVs, cars like the Mini Cooper SE will stay expensive unfortunately. And even though charging at home will be much cheaper than filling a stank with petrol, you’ll have to drive at least 120 000km before breaking even.</p><p>This is a real pity. And by no fault of Mini or its owners BMW, even though GWM builds the electric version in China. The carmaker has come a long way since the days of the BMW i3, which compared the Mini Cooper SE, tragically lacked a soul.</p>Knockout colour<p>The SE is a great blend of modern technology with a fair bit of retro-ness which ranges from the driving straight through to the styling. The tester The Citizen Motoring drove in Sunny Side yellow paint with black roof and mirror caps was a real head-turner.</p><p> </p><p>Like the electric-only Mini Aceman, the Cooper SE’s cabin is very simplistic. A variety of hard-wearing recycled fabrics feature all over the cabin clad in all sorts of funky colour combinations.</p><p>The 9.4-inch OLED roundel infotainment system which controls most functions takes centre stage on the dashboard. Making up for the absence of an instrument cluster is a head-up display.</p><p>What we liked is that there is still physical switchgear for some functions like side mirror adjustments and volume control. A key-like start switch features between a toggle switch gear selector and Experience selector, the latter becoming our go-to plaything.</p>Go-Kart experience <p>Instead of run-of-the-mill driving modes, the Experience mode selector allows you choose a mode like Vivid or Green that not only adjusts the driving dynamics, but also the look and feel of the cockpit in terms of screen design and ambient lightning. In our case, the preferred option was the Go-Kart Experience.</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/2025/06/mini-cooper-se-road-test-cabin.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>The 9.4-inch roundel is clear and easy to use. Picture: Charl Bosch</sub><p>Flipping the switch into Go-Kart mode gets Mini Cooper SE as excited as the driver, with a loud “woo hoo!” glaring from the speakers as soon as its activated. It unleashed a lightning quick throttle response, firms up an already stiff suspension and makes the feedback on the torque steering a lot more accentuated for a sportier feel. Better yet, it activates a sound akin to an arcade racing game. At might sound a tad to artificial at first, but once you become addicted it’s hard to disengage Go-Kart.</p><p>ALSO READ: Petrol and EV confirmed as BMW prices all-new Mini Cooper</p><p>On smooth surfaces with little feedback from the suspension you don’t really notice the SE’s weigh too much. But on less than perfect roads you do get a feeling for the mass you are carrying as the firm suspension starts bouncing around a bit. That, and the fact that we suffered a tyre burst hitting a pothole forced us to abandon any plans of trying to emulate the 1960s icon and drive it down a staircase or two.</p>Mini Cooper SE passes the test<p>Like any fossil fuel-driven car, the harder you press the accelerator, the higher the consumption. Going about your business in a civilised manner will ensure power consumption of less than 20kWh which should get you just over 300km of range. But play too hard and you’ll need to stop a lot more for charging. But Mini has made provisions for that too, as the Cooper SE supports DC charging of up to 95kW.</p><p> </p><p>Political shenanigans burdening the Mini Cooper SE aside, the hatch does an excellent job of upkeeping what Mini is within an electric persona. If more soulless electric cars can adopt personalities like this, maybe the future won’t be all that boring.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics electric cars Mini Cooper Road Tests </p> All-electric Mini Cooper SE rises above weight and price issues \| The Citizen	查看 7039	《公民报》	2025-06-07 19:35:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171660	有图 <p> Playing with the wind in their backs in the first half, the Springbok Women showed good variation in play. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0799.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The Springbok women kicked off their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title defence with a with a 62-6 over Uganda. Picture: SA Rugby </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Springbok Women scored 10 tries as they kicked their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title defence off on a winning note with a 62-6 victory over Uganda on a sunny and breezy afternoon at Stade Makis in Antananarivo.</p><p>The South Africans fielded eight debutants and gave a number of fringe players valuable game time. The way in which they dismantled the Lady Cranes bodes well for the future and will make the selectors’ job even tougher when they have to finalise the Rugby World Cup squad in a few weeks’ time.</p><p>Playing with the wind in their backs in the first half, the Springbok Women showed good variation in play, going the direct route and then wide to keep the Ugandan defence honest. Loose forward Lerato Makua and debutants Faith Tshauke (No 8) and Patience Mokone (wing) all crossed for braces.</p>In control <p>South Africa were in control for most of the match and deservedly led 29-0 at the break, but it could have been more, with a number of unforced errors creeping into their game.</p><p>The Bok Women scored at regular intervals during the opening stanza, with Makua scoring a first-half brace, while Simamkele Namba, Byrhandré Dolf and Tshauke also crossed for tries. Mary Zulu added two conversions.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Deal or No Deal Celebrity’ aiming to change more lives in second season </p> </p> </p><p>Makua went over under the uprights in the fifth minute and Namba, back from sevens duty, was worked over in the corner after good play from a strong attacking scrum six minutes later to give South Africa a 12-0 lead.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Tshauke, looking impressive at No 8, was rewarded for her strong early play with a try on debut in the 16th minute before Dolf’s try, seven minutes later, also came after the Bok Women found space out side.</p><p>It took South Africa another 15 minutes before Makua crashed over for her second after the team showed great patience on attack in the Ugandan 22.</p>Strong start to the second half<p>The South Africans were out of the blocks in no time after the break as Tshauke added her second try with a strong run off the back of a scrum in the 42nd minute, and shortly thereafter the speedy Patience Mokone scored a breakaway try from her own 10m line, with Zulu converting both to make it 43-0 for the Bok Women with just over half and hour to go.</p><p>Uganda scored against the run of play when Suzan Adong intercepted and raced away, but the Bok Women were not done yet and added another XX tries to their tally, with Aphiwe Ngwevu and Sinothile Bhengu – with a try on debut – proving unstoppable at close quarters, before Mokone linked up well with her inside backs for her second five-pointer.</p><p> </p><p>Uganda finished strong but failed to breach South Africa’s impressive defence, with the Bok Women continuing their strong play until the 80th minute to seal a great victory.</p> </p> Ten-try Bok Women too strong for Uganda \| The Citizen	查看 3326	《公民报》	2025-06-07 20:39:17 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171659	有图 <p> The race will have two start groups for the first time, in an effort to alleviate congestion in the early stages. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Comrades-marathon-2024.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The starting line of the 2024 Comrades Marathon. Picture: Comrades Marathon</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Comrades Marathon is a logistical challenge and requires a full-time team of staff working year-round to organise the race.</p><p>We take a closer look at some of the numbers involved in the popular annual ultra-marathon in KwaZulu-Natal to be held between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday.</p>2 – start groups<p>The race will have two start groups for the first time, in an effort to alleviate congestion in the early stages.</p><p>A ‘special sound’ will be played at the finish for the group one runners at 5.45pm, and the final cut-off gun will be fired for group two at 6pm.</p>4 – target for Steyn<p>Only one woman – Russian athlete Elena Nurgalieva – have won Comrades more than three times since women were first officially allowed to enter the race in 1975.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Comrades marathon 2025 — LIVE UPDATES </p> </p> </p><p>Already one of six women to have earned three wins, defending champion Gerda Steyn will aim to join Nurgalieva on the list of four-time winners.</p><p> </p><p> </p>7 – Mthembu’s consistency<p>Bongmusa Mthembu is best known for winning the men’s race three times – in 2014, 2017 and 2018 – but his consistency is equally impressive.</p><p>He has finished in the top three on seven occasions since 2010 and if anyone can be banked on for another gold medal, it’s the veteran star.</p>38 – pacesetters<p>Assisting social runners in achieving their personal goals, there will be 38 pacesetters in the race, divided among 10 different pacing buses.</p><p>These individuals will lead groups which are targeting specific times, in order to help runners secure the medals they’re hoping to earn on race day.</p><p> </p>47 – refreshment stations<p>There will be water tables, on average, less than 2km apart throughout the race.</p><p>Runners will be provided with (among other things) 2.5 million water sachets, 602 000 energy drinks sachets, 3 100 cases of Coca-Cola, 4.8 tons of oranges, 12 tons of bananas and two tons of potatoes.</p>89.98 – race distance<p>With the race distance changing every year, this weekend’s event will be held over 89.98km.</p><p>It will be more than two kilometres longer than the 87.70km distance of the previous ‘down’ run in 2023, with the race finishing on the street for the first time outside People’s Park.</p><p> </p>98 – editions<p>This will be the 98th edition of the annual race, which was first held in 1921.</p><p>The only years in which the race was not held were between 1941 and 1945, due to World War II, and in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.</p>5 000 – volunteers<p>The race could not take place without thousands of volunteers offering their time both in the build-up to the event and on race day.</p><p>Aside from the likes of marshals and physios, there will be 5 000 volunteers assisting runners at refreshment stations along the route.</p><p> </p>24 163 – entries<p>A total of 24 163 entries were received for this year’s race, and over 22 000 of those entrants achieved the qualifying times required to start the race.</p><p>This will be the largest ever Comrades ‘down’ run, surpassing the field of 19 047 runners who started the race in 2018.</p>870 000 – winner’s prize<p>The race will have the biggest purse of any road running event in Africa, with R874 000 on offer for the men’s and women’s winners.</p><p>Another R550 000 bonus is on offer if the winners break the ‘down’ run records held by Tete Dijana (5:13:58) and Gerda Steyn (5:44:54).</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Comrades Marathon </p> Comrades Marathon by the numbers \| The Citizen	查看 3955	《公民报》	2025-06-07 20:53:13 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171658	有图 <p> Local fishermen flock to South Coast beaches during annual sardine run. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>KwaZulu-Natal South Coast residents use nets to collect sardines, 7 June 2025, in uMnini, during the annual sardine run. Each year, millions of sardines migrate from the cold waters of the Cape to the warmer Indian Ocean currents off KZN. Local fisherman flock to the beaches to cash in on the bounty. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Every year billions of sardines make their way northwards from the Augulhas Bank to Mozambique and beyond due to the cold water current.</p><p>It is believed the sardine run is the biggest biomass migration in terms of numbers. Shoals are often more than seven kilometres long, 30 metres deep and 1,5km wide.</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">KwaZulu-Natal South Coast residents use nets to collect sardines, 7 June 2025, in uMnini, during the annual sardine run. Each year, millions of sardines migrate from the cold waters of the Cape to the warmer Indian Ocean currents off KZN. Local fisherman flock to the beaches to cash in on the bounty. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-6.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-9.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-10.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-11.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-12.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-13.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">A young fisherman reels in a fish, as others use nets to collect sardines, in uMnini. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-14.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-15.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-16.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-17.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-18.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-19.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-20.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-21.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sardine-run-umnini-22.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<p>PICTURES: Funniest photos so far in 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics environment fish gallery KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) ocean photography pictures Sardine run </p> PICTURES: South Coast sardine run frenzy \| The Citizen	查看 4373	《公民报》	2025-06-07 20:58:42 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171657	有图 <p> The president pushed back against the argument that BEE is a cost to the economy. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/President-Cyril-Ramaphosa-BEE-Transformation-Fund-BBBEE.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on 16 September 2022. Picture: AFP / Saul Loeb</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out swinging against critics of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), questioning whether their opposition is rooted in “greed” or “jealousy”. </p><p>Ramaphosa was speaking during his keynote address at the gala dinner of the Black Business Council’s annual summit held at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni.</p><p>The two-day summit concluded on Friday.</p>National dialogue and socioeconomic challenges<p>Delivering his speech, Ramaphosa reiterated the government’s commitment to hosting a national dialogue to develop solutions for the country’s pressing issues.</p><p>“Some of these challenges manifest themselves in a number of problems that people not only in our country are facing. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Ramaphosa defends BEE \| Batohi under fire \| Woman awarded R580k after arrest </p> </p> </p><p>“Cost of living crises are widespread and they impact largely disproportionately on poor people and even middle-income households,” he said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: DA is crippling the government’s transformation agenda – labour minister</p><p>The president acknowledged that while unemployment is a global issue, South Africa is particularly affected.</p><p>“We have the worst unemployment problem, especially youth unemployment.”</p><p>He highlighted the mistrust in institutions, attributing it to high levels of corruption and state capture. </p><p> </p>Economic growth through transformation<p>Ramaphosa emphasised the potential of the government of national unity (GNU) in driving transformation.</p><p>He said growth of the country’s economy will happen through transformation.</p><p>“That is the reality. Transformation is vital if growth is to be meaningful and is to be inclusive as well as to be sustainable.</p><p>“There are those who say, dump transformation, dump the black economic empowerment. </p><p> </p><p>READ MORE: Affirmative-action measures must ‘not go too far’, argues DA in court</p><p>“Dump it because it is inhibiting growth and I argue that it is what happened in the past that we have to transform and to change, and we can only do so through transformation to grow our economy.”</p><p>He referred to the Constitution as the foundation for transformation policies.</p><p>“The heart of our Constitution is around the equality clause, which says that steps and measures and laws must be made to redress the injustices of our past and we will not get away from that,” the president told delegates.</p><p> </p><p>“It is what happened in the past that we must never forget, for it must inform what we need to do now, and it must inspire what we should do in the future. That’s what we need to do and it’s not limited to a few laws, policies or regulations.”</p>Watch Ramaphosa’s speech below:<noscript></noscript>Ramaphosa defends BEE<p>Ramaphosa stated that legislative frameworks like the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and the Employment Equity Act are crucial tools for driving transformation. </p><p>Despite progress in narrowing the equality gap, the president pointed out that significant disparities remain – with the average income of white households still nearly five times higher than that of black African households.</p><p>READ MORE:Employment Equity Bill has ‘shortcomings’</p><p> </p><p>Ramaphosa appeared to take a swipe at the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is challenging the Employment Equity Act in court.</p><p>“Quite often they are the ones who complain about employment equity, black economic empowerment and you often wonder, what is it?</p><p>“Is it greed that is driving them or is it jealousy because it should be prosper thy neighbor that should drive them. They should be applauding.</p><p>“Yes, people are also moving up the scale and they are often the very first to complain and even to take government to court.”</p>Transformation Fund<p>Ramaphosa called for the ownership, management, and control of key industries, such as construction, to reflect South Africa’s demographics.</p><p>“We cannot separate our drive for inclusive growth for the drive for economic empowerment. </p><p>“And I stress this because the noises that continue to be made against empowerment and transformation are worrying.”</p><p>Addressing criticism of the Transformation Fund, Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to its implementation.</p><p>“We suddenly heard negative voices about the establishment of the Transformation Fund and we have said we are forging ahead with the establishment of this fund and we are going to allocate money.”</p><p>READ MORE: What problem does government want to solve with R100bn Transformation Fund?</p><p>He emphasised that access to finance remains a key barrier for black-owned businesses:</p><p>“We therefore as government must make sure that there is access to funding for black-owned businesses.”</p><p>Ramaphosa also pushed back against the argument that BEE is a cost to the economy.</p><p>“There are those who say it is costing the economy much too much. And when you ask them in what way it is costing the economy, they are not able to explain. We need to demonstrate that it is an investment in the economy.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Cyril Ramaphosa Employment Equity unemployment </p> 'Is it greed or jealousy?': Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund	查看 5896	《公民报》	2025-06-07 21:34:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171656	有图 <p> Batohi"s statements have ignited some curiosity on the challenges of the NPA. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EFF-BATOHI-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>EFF flag, photo for illustration purposes. Picture: The Citizen/Neil McCartney</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) wants the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi to appear before parliament next week to give more details about allegations of rogue elements inside the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).</p><p>During an interview this week with a local broadcaster, Batohi said she was concerned that the NPA had been infiltrated by individuals who do not have the best interests of the rule of law at heart.</p><p>She also said there were systematic challenges, but also internal and external agendas that affect the function of the NPA.</p><p>The state lawyers have been under attack from both the public and political parties for mishandling major cases, especially those involving high-profile figures and politicians.</p><p>In a letter to the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, the EFF stated that the NDPP must furnish Parliament with information on rogue activities at the NPA, if indeed they exist.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Here’s how much government paid capped, sick leave to employees in the public service </p> </p> </p><p>“We therefore respectfully request that the Portfolio Committee convene an urgent meeting on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, for the express purpose of engaging Advocate Shamila Batohi on her public statements and allowing Members of Parliament to exercise their oversight responsibilities. In the spirit of transparency and full accountability.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Advocate Batohi must explain what she meant by infiltration, what forms of manipulation she is facing, what forces—internal or external—are hindering her work, and what corrective or protective steps have been taken,” the party said.</p>The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development should take responsibility for the NPA<p>The party said it also wanted the Minister of Justice to be present at this meeting.</p><p>“The attendance of the Minister is essential, not only because section 179(6) of the Constitution requires that the Cabinet member responsible for the administration of justice exercise final responsibility over the NPA, but also because the potential political implications of the NDPP’s statement need to be evaluated in the context of executive accountability.</p><p>“The Minister must brief the Committee on what measures are in place to safeguard the NPA from infiltration, how vetting is conducted for senior appointments, and whether any recent developments have prompted internal investigations or interdepartmental correspondence regarding institutional integrity.”</p><p> </p>The importance of the NPA’s mandate <p>The EFF said a weakened NPA isa poor reflection on the state.</p><p>“The NPA stands at the frontline of holding the corrupt accountable and ensuring justice for victims of serious crimes, including femicide, sexual violence, and complex financial crimes.</p><p>“If the prosecutorial arm is compromised, the entire justice system is compromised.”</p><p>ALSO READ: A national embarrassment? ‘Scorpions 2.0’ bill pitched to save failing NPA </p><p> </p>Why is it so difficult to do this job?<p>Meanwhile, Batohi had said she would meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa to express her concerns about the challenges the NPA faces.</p><p>“This is something that I am going to take up with the executive we need to understand exactly what is going on and why it is sometimes so difficult to do this job.</p><p>“Because you have all the challenges of the system, but you also have agendas externally and internally, this is a serious concern for me,” she said.</p><p>NOW READ: NPA ‘infiltrated by those against the rule of law’ – Batohi says</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Parliament </p> Batohi could appear in parliament to explain allegations of corruption inside the NPA \| The Citizen	查看 4192	《公民报》	2025-06-07 23:17:07 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171655	有图 <p> Masemola chastised friends of Chweneyagae who weren"t honest with the late actor about his responsibilities as a family man. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Warren-Presley-funeral.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Actors Warren Masemola and Presley Chweneyagae. The former reflected on his relationship with Presley Chweneyagae. Picture: Presley Oageng Chweneyagae/Facebook</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Speaking at the funeral of late actor Presley Chweneyagae, his friend and fellow actor Warren Masemola chastised South Africa’s drinking culture, insinuating Chweneyagae struggled with alcohol abuse.</p><p>“My friend and I fought a lot. Presley and I fought a lot,” said Masemola with a handkerchief in hand, wiping away tears as he spoke.</p><p>Chweneyagae was laid to rest in Pretoria on Saturday following his death two weeks ago at the age of 40. The funeral service was held at Akasia Community Hall with the burial at Zandfontein Cemetery.</p><p>Two memorial services for Chweneyagae preceded the funeral; the first took place in his hometown of Mahikeng, North West, on Tuesday, and a second one was held at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria on Thursday.</p><p>ALSO READ: Presley Chweneyagae: Mourners gathered at Mmabatho like they did in 2018 for HHP</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> WATCH LIVE: Presley Chweneyagae’s memorial service at State Theatre </p> </p> </p>Chweneyagae’s bad friends<p>Masemola chastised certain friends that Chweneyagae would hang around with, who didn’t tell the late actor the truth about being a responsible family man.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Alcohol is nice, but if you love someone, you owe it to yourself to talk to the one you love and say ‘please may we just call it [a night]. You have children at home. Go home, your family needs you’.”</p><p>“We can’t start our day at seven in the morning by consuming alcohol and then you get home at five in the morning,-that’s 22 hours of being on the street drinking alcohol,” said the Skeem Saam actor to applause and cheers.</p><p>Masemola said and Chweneyagae fought over their love for each other, as well as over work, being professional, and their children.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Warren Masemola (@warrenmasemola)</p><p> </p><p>He said on one occasion he had to drive from Joburg to Pretoria because Chweneyagae had been a ‘nuisance’.</p><p>“And I had to pick him up, he dodged me, I went to where I found him at Stasie Kombuis,” he said, as the room burst into laughter.</p><p>But with a sharp reprimand of the laughter in the room, Masemola told people not to laugh about the mention of Stasie Kombuis, a hangout spot in Pretoria North.</p><p> </p><p>“His friends from Stasie Kombuis, have civic order, teach your children to have civic order, teach your wives civic order…take accountability/responsibility and civic order in your lives.”</p><p>“I don’t understand people who don’t fight with their friends or the people they claim they love. I just don’t understand it; if you say you love somebody, love them fully and be there for them at every hour of their life.”</p><p>ALSO READ: iPhupho L’ka Biko: Unshackling alcohol’s grip on society through Amanzi Sessions</p>SA drinking culture<p>In his closing remarks, Masemola referenced comments made by broadcaster Penny Lebyane on a podcast about how systematic alcohol is placed in society, particularly in black communities, to destroy black lives.</p><p> </p><p>Lebyane mentioned how during apartheid, black men were trapped in alcohol addiction because of the ubiquity of beer halls, which prevented the men from arriving home with their full salary or wages, which led to fights with their spouses.</p><p>If people knew how much I HATE ALCOHOL!!! Shoutout to @PennyLebyane for this piece… very sober 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽</p><p>Alcohol is the most dangerous drug on earth, that has caused the most harm, yet people celebrate it… tragic 💔 pic.twitter.com/bJPvFH4qdk</p>— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) May 6, 2025 <p>She said women are now the target market for big alcohol brands. “The influencers that are selling alcohol now, are women, “said Masemola. </p><p>“Now the mother and the father are both drinking alcohol, what will be of our kids, if alcohol is seen as a high class. These are the things Presley and I used to fight about” he said.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: ‘I’m not gonna lie, this is rocking me’: Prince Kaybee opens up about health battle</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics actor alcohol abuse friends funeral </p> Warren Masemola: ‘Presley and I fought a lot’ as Tsotsi star is laid to rest in Pretoria \| The Citizen	查看 4747	《公民报》	2025-06-07 23:29:44 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171654	有图 <p> Jesse sang Johnny Clegg & Juluka and Sipho Mchunu’s Inkunzi Ayihlabi Ngokumisa, as he wished his father a posthumous happy birthday. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Jesse-Clegg-Johnny-birthday.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Jesse Clegg and his father Johnny on stage together. Picture: jesseclegg/Instagram</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A week before the rest of the country celebrates their dads on Father’s Day, singer-songwriter Jesse Clegg paid tribute to his father, singer Johnny Clegg, on what would’ve been his 72nd birthday.</p><p>Doing his rendition of Johnny Clegg & Juluka and Sipho Mchunu’s Inkunzi Ayihlabi Ngokumisa, Jesse wished his father a posthumous happy birthday.</p><p>Happy birthday Dad. A song for you.</p><p>This is a beautiful old Juluka song that I’ve listened to since I was a child. </p><p>It’s always felt like a lullaby to me and brings me home – to you, to our family, to all we’ve lost and still hold close. </p><p>Rest easy Dad, we miss you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jVtxyQTBRN</p>— Jesse Clegg (@Jesse_Clegg) June 7, 2025 <p>“This is a beautiful old Juluka song that I’ve listened to since I was a child. It’s always felt like a lullaby to me and brings me home – to you, to our family, to all we’ve lost and still hold close. Rest easy Dad, we miss you,” wrote Jesse.</p><p>The ditty is part of Johnny Clegg & Juluka and Sipho Mchunu’s Universal Men album, which was released in 1979—about nine years before the now 36-year-old Jesse was born.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Touring South Africa is a dream’: Calum Scott opens up about upcoming tour </p> </p> </p><noscript></noscript><p> </p><p> </p><p>Clegg died at the age of 66 in 2019 after losing a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.</p><p>ALSO READ: Johnny Clegg: Rebel, intellectual, musician</p>Clegg legacy alive and well<p>Jesse has previously spoken about how emotional he gets when performing his father’s songs, particularly Cruel Crazy Beautiful World, a song that Clegg wrote for him.</p><p>Earlier this year, Jesse was in New York, where he performed a tribute show to his father, featuring artists from around the world and South Africa, at the Gramercy Theatre.</p><p> </p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by jason r. matheny (@jrmatheny)</p><p>“It was just so beautiful because I got to play Carnegie Hall in November last year and that was my show and then I got to come back three months later to play my dad’s songs… It just felt like there was this beautiful relay race happening between me and my dad in New York,” said Jesse, speaking on Kfm 94.5.</p><p>ALSO READ: Family ties held together Dstv Delicious Festival despite Janet’s unavailability</p><p> </p>Delicious memories<p>Last year, at the 11th edition of the DSTV Delicious Festival, Jesse performed his father’s classics such as Impi and Scatterlings of Africa.</p><p>Jessie, who does English pop music, fittingly sang his father’s ditties that are steeped in Maskandi guitar riffs and sounds, which was appreciated by the crowd.</p><p>This was part of the festival’s 30 Years of Creative Freedom tribute show, sponsored by the National Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture—a celebration of South Africa’s democracy.</p><p>Selema Writes, who is the nephew of Hugh Masekela, performed his uncle’s biggest songs. Selema, who is also a rapper, belted out his uncle’s classic Stimela and rapped on the song.</p><p> </p><p>Before Selema took the stage, the band, particularly the horn section, poignantly performed Masekela’s Grazing In The Grass, which showcased Masekela’s unique style of playing the trumpet.</p><p>The children of late powerful singer, Sibongile Khumalo, Ayanda Khumalo and her brother Tshepo Mngoma, paid tribute to their mother with renditions of Thando’s Groove. Ayanda beautifully sang the song; you would’ve thought it was Sibongile herself belting it out.</p><p>The siblings also performed their mother’s Mayihlome.</p><p>NOW READ: Warren Masemola: ‘Presley and I fought a lot’ as Tsotsi star is laid to rest in Pretoria</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics cancer family Father"s Day Johnny Clegg music </p> WATCH: Jesse Clegg remembers his father in song on what would’ve been Johnny Clegg’s 72nd birthday \| The Citizen	查看 4373	《公民报》	2025-06-08 00:40:47 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171653	有图 <p> South Africa"s Auditor-General says all their reports are quality assured. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Auditor-General-Tsakani-Maluleke-local-government-audit-municipalities.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke in Parliament on 28 May 2025. Picture: X / @GovernanceClus1</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) has denied allegations of corruption by some of their auditors in the Free State.</p><p>This comes after ActionSA stated that it had received information from whistleblowers alleging that senior AGSA Free State figures collaborated with Centlec employees and consultants to falsify audit outcomes and sanitise reports that were intended to expose widespread financial mismanagement and fraud within the municipal entity.</p><p>However, AG Tsakani Maluleke said that AGSA defended the agency.</p>AGSA processes watertight<p>She said audits are subject to stringent internal and external processes to ensure adherence to ethical and auditing standards.</p><p>“They also undergo strict independent quality reviews by independent industry regulators such as the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA),</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Intention is to break us’: Magashule says Free State asbestos trial delay disrupts 2026 election plans </p> </p> </p><p>“In line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) that we adhere to, our audit processes are such that no single person can conclude and audit alone, as there are several stringent internal and external review mechanisms that all our auditors must adhere to,” she said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Decisive intervention needed for municipal performance — BLSA</p>No evidence against auditors<p>Maluleke said there is no evidence to suggest that AGSA auditors in the Free State were involved in collusion with officials at Mangaung municipality.</p><p>“We therefore call on those who have concrete evidence of impropriety to submit it through our complaints process to enable the AGSA to investigate it.”</p><p>She said the allegations had first surfaced on social media in 2024, prompting the AGSA to investigate. They were examined, and the reports were handed to the municipality.</p><p> </p><p>“The AGSA rejects the allegations of collusion between our team and Centlec employees.</p><p>“The AGSA reviewed the entity’s audits and concluded there was no basis for the allegations, as all findings were reported consistently.</p><p>“For the past five (5) financial years, Centlec has been receiving unqualified-with-findings audit outcomes from the AGSA,” she said.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Same story year after year’: MPs unhappy as Auditor-General reveals local government audit outcomes </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics ActionSA auditor general Free State </p> Auditor-General responds to ActionSA corruption allegations \| The Citizen	查看 2938	《公民报》	2025-06-08 00:48:52 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171652	有图 <p> Cupido said that everyone develops their own nuance in ceremony, and serving tea is quite technical. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Cupido.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>For all the tea in Mzansi, tea sommelier Craig Cupido. Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>This is the story of a man who accidentally found his passion, a tale of tea, wisdom, taking pause and understanding appreciation. </p><p>Craig Cupido is the reluctant hero of the brew and the star of his own realisation of ideals. And, besides that, at 51, he’s the only bona fide tea sommelier in South Africa.</p><p>It’s a story that reads like a fairy tale. </p><p>Cupido had studied electrical engineering but ended up as a truck driver. One fine day, he was delivering orchids to a remote farm in the Western Cape. </p><p>It was a job nobody else wanted to do, because there were windy roads, tricky entrances and exits, and it was a tough offloading job, because you must be gentle with orchids.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Cape Town get ready for wet and windy weekend, warns Saws </p> </p> </p><p>So, while the offloading happened, Cupido waited. And that’s where his destiny met him.</p><p> </p><p> </p>The truck driver discovers tea’s refinement<p>“The flower beds on the farm were always neat,” he said. “And this old man would sweep up eucalyptus leaves while I waited.” </p><p>He brewed tea while they spoke, he in Mandarin, Craig in English. </p><p>“He was learning English, and I think I was part of his practice,” Cupido said. “But the tea he made, the whole process, it stuck with me.” </p><p>He kept going back. More tea. More conversation. Eventually, the gentleman introduced him to his son-in-law. </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: The Funeatery’s playful food, inspired proprietor</p>Tea business<p>The son-in-law was in the tea business, supplying loose-leaf blends to hotels in Johannesburg and Cape Town. </p><p>“He had between 600 and 700 teas at the time,” Cupido said. “That’s how I met my tea master,” he said. “He took me in, taught me, and that’s where the journey really started.”</p><p>He learnt the art of the tea ceremony. </p><p> </p><p>“It is supposed to be an expression of yourself,” he said. “You can’t just copy what someone else does. If you can’t express yourself, it’s not real.” </p><p>Cupido said that everyone develops their own nuance in ceremony, and serving tea is quite technical. </p><p>“The first drop and the last drop from that pot are two different teas,” he said. “So, if I serve you first, and someone else later, the experiences aren’t the same. That’s why we use what’s called a fairness cup, smaller brews that are served at the same time, so everyone gets the same taste.”</p>Tea is for sharing<p>Not just a teapot but a Yixingpot must be used. It’s a small, clay pot without any dyes or colouring. It’s got a fat belly. For Cupido, it’s all part of the ritual and the sensory experience that accompanies it.</p><p> </p><p>“There is method to the practice,” he said. “From fragrance in the cups to the feel of a warm lid in hand, it’s about more than taste.</p><p> <i></i> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Cupido2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Cupido3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Cupido4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <i></i></p><p>“You feel the glow, you take in the scent, and you sip from a cup without handles,” he said. “It’s appreciation. It centres you.” </p><p>“Caffeine in tea lifts the spirit, and L-theanine calms the mind,” he said.</p><p>“Together they help you see people more clearly, feel more present. You’re not just drinking tea. You’re creating space for others.” </p><p> </p><p>Some teas are for grounding. Others for the lightness of being. </p><p>“Pu-erh tea is one of my favourites,” he said. “It’s earthy, peaty. It comes from trees that are hundreds or even thousands of years old. When I drink it, I feel rooted.” </p><p>White some tea, he said, is for gentler days. Oolong tea is enjoyed when there’s a need for connection. </p><p>“Every tea has a personality,” he said. “It’s just about knowing what energy you want to feel.”</p>Every tea has a personality<p>There’s an old English adage that every problem can be solved around a cup of tea, Cupido said. </p><p>He added that it’s true because a good cup of tea can change the mood around a table, impact thinking, and enhance an individual’s emotional and intellectual presence.</p><p>Cupido has spent more than two decades refining his tea ceremony as resident tea sommelier at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson hotel. His tea menu lists 75 blends. </p><p>“I love listening to our guests and understanding their flavour preferences,” he said. “Tea is very personal, and I’ve seen people drink a tea they’ve never had before, but it reminds them of something long forgotten,” he said. </p><p>“It’s that moment. That’s what I want to create. “It’s about giving the tea a space to express itself,” he said. “Slow, thoughtful, and intentional.”</p><p>Supermarket tea doesn’t interest him. </p><p>“Those bags are filled with the dust left over from the tea-making process,” he said. “And many of them are sealed with plastic or bleached. It’s not the same. There’s no story in it.” </p><p>He loves the narrative and the journey, and even at 51, after two decades of tea, he said that there’s no end to learning about the magical brew. </p><p>“I think I’ll be a student forever,” he said. “Every time I think I know something, I learn something new.”</p><p>NOW READ: Il Gusto offers good food and good cheer</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town restaurant tea </p> For all the tea in… Mzansi \| The Citizen	查看 6269	《公民报》	2025-06-08 01:00:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171651	有图 <p> "I was going through a lot of things when I lost in this final three years ago. I"m just happy to be here." </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFP__20250607__49KK2MV__v1__HighRes__TennisFraOpen2025-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>US Coco Gauff holds the trophy after winning the French Open tennis tournament women’s singles final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka, on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2025. Julien De Rosa / AFP. </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Coco Gauff battled back from a set down to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final for the second time with a dramatic victory in the French Open showpiece on Saturday.</p><p>The second-ranked American dug deep to claim a 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4 victory and her second major title after also defeating Sabalenka at the 2023 US Open.</p><p>The 21-year-old more than made amends for her emotional 2022 final loss to Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros, outlasting Sabalenka over two hours and 38 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.</p><p>“I was going through a lot of things when I lost in this final three years ago. I’m just happy to be here,” said Gauff.</p><p>“I didn’t think honestly that I could do it… I think I was lying to myself that I definitely could do it.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> PICTURES: The best from the world of sport over the past weekend </p> </p> </p><p>It was a second straight Grand Slam final loss for Sabalenka after her defeat by Madison Keys at the Australian Open in January.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Gauff was rock solid after falling a set down, while Sabalenka made 70 unforced errors in windy conditions in a match which followed a very similar pattern to Gauff’s victory at Flushing Meadows two years ago.</p><p>“Obviously it hurts so much, especially after such a tough two weeks when I played such great tennis in these terrible conditions,” said Sabalenka, whose unforced error tally in the final was the highest by any player in a women’s match this tournament.</p><p>“To show such terrible tennis in the final, it does really hurt.”</p><p>Belarusian Sabalenka was aiming to become the only current women’s player to win three of the four Grand Slam events after her US Open triumph last year and back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024.</p><p> </p><p>But Gauff instead moved 6-5 ahead in their head-to-head record, proving the more consistent player in the first women’s Slam final between the world’s top two since Caroline Wozniacki beat Simona Halep in Melbourne in 2018.</p><p>Only Gauff, Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova have won multiple Slam titles before turning 22 in the last 20 years.</p>Marathon first set <p>The 27-year-old Sabalenka quickly asserted herself, racing ahead by taking four of the first five games.</p><p>The top seed led 4-1 with a double-break in her semi-final win over Swiatek before being forced into a tie-break.</p><p> </p><p>She gifted Gauff a glimmer of hope too, throwing away the sixth game from 40-0 up with two double-faults and a tame backhand into the bottom of the net.</p><p>Gauff made it 12 points in a row and levelled the set on her fifth break point of the eighth game when Sabalenka fired another groundstroke long.</p><p>She could not build on that momentum and immediately gave the break straight back.</p><p>But Sabalenka failed to serve out the set in a tense game, missing two set points — the first with another double-fault — as Gauff eventually extended the opener by taking her fifth break point.</p><p> </p><p>Both players continued to struggle on serve in the breeze, Sabalenka breaking for fourth time in the set but again unable to close it out.</p><p>The first tie-break in the opening set of a women’s French Open final since 1998 saw Sabalenka finally clinch the set after 77 minutes with a run of four straight points.</p><p>It was the longest set in a women’s Grand Slam final since the Williams sisters faced off at Wimbledon in 2002 and longer than last year’s final between Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini.</p><p>Gauff started the second set on the front foot, though, moving into a 4-1 lead with a double-break.</p><p> </p><p>Unlike Sabalenka in the first set, Gauff saw it out with few problems, sending the match into a decider on her first set point with a confident smash at the net.</p><p>The US star also struck first blood in the third, breaking in game three as Sabalenka sent down her fifth double-fault.</p><p>Sabalenka managed to drag it back to 3-3, but immediately was broken to love as Gauff edged towards the title.</p><p>Gauff was denied on her first match point by a booming Sabalenka return onto the baseline and then had to save a break point.</p><p>But she got over the line at the second time of asking, falling to the clay in celebration.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics french open </p> Gutsy Gauff fights back to beat Sabalenka to French Open crown \| The Citizen	查看 4972	《公民报》	2025-06-08 01:02:02 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171650	有图 <p> The Sharks could not capitalise on three Bulls yellow cards, nor slot even a quarter of their goal kicks on the night. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sebastian-de-Klerk-Bulls.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Bulls wing Sebastian de Klerk scores his side’s first try during their semi-final against the Sharks. Picture: Johan Orton/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Bulls held off the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship semi-final at Loftus on Saturday (final score 25–13) to set up a mouth-watering final against Leinster in Dublin next weekend.</p><p>The Bulls ended the Sharks’ five-game winning streak through scrum dominance and scintillating backline runs. The Sharks were their own worst enemies, however, only scoring once in a period where the Bulls received three yellow cards, failing to finish when they were on the Bulls’ tryline with superior numbers twice.</p><p>The Sharks rallied in the second half, but their goal-kicking also let them down. In the end, they slotted just one kick out of five.</p><p>In the end, the Bulls showed composure in defence when the Sharks eventually found their feet, something they failed to do in their two defeats against the Sharks in the regular season.</p>Bulls a step ahead of the Sharks<p>The Bulls kicked off their semi-final by dominating the scrums early on, but an errant pass saw Ethan Hooker nearly open scoring for the Sharks through an intercept try. But it was disallowed for offside.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> URC semifinal: Bulls beat Sharks – Four key talking points </p> </p> </p><p>The Bulls capitalised on their momentum with a Sebastian de Klerk try in the sixth minute following a beautiful line break by Embrose Papier. They extended their lead with an equally impressive try in the 22nd minute, Canan Moodie dotting down a perfectly placed cross kick from De Klerk.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sharks flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse missed two of three penalty kicks in the first half hour, including a straightforward one, to jeers from the crowd. </p><p>The one he slotted turned out to be the only points the Sharks could score in the first half, despite three Bulls yellow cards in the second quarter. The score was 15–3 at the break.</p><p>The Sharks responded well in the second half. First Makazole Mapimpi dotted an overlap try next to the touchline while the Bulls were still two men down, and then Ethan Hooker side-stepped a defender to score on the opposite touchline when the Bulls were back at full strength. </p><p>Neither were converted, while the Bulls extended their lead through a penalty and converted David Kriel try. They led 25–13 with 12 minutes to play. </p><p> </p><p>The Sharks lost momentum towards the end, spilling chances and giving the ball away as soon as they had it, to end their URC run.</p>Scorers<p>Bulls:Tries – Sebastian de Klerk, Canan Moodie, David Kriel. Conversions – Johan Goosen 1/2, Keagan Johannes 1/1. Penalties – Goosen 1/1, Keagan Johannes 1/2.</p><p>Sharks:Tries – Makazole Mapimpi, Ethan Hooker. Conversions – Jordan Hendrikse 0/1, Jaden Hendrikse 0/1. Penalties – Hendrikse 1/3.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Sharks rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> Composed Bulls hold off sloppy Sharks in URC semi-final \| The Citizen	查看 3337	《公民报》	2025-06-08 02:07:42 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171649	有图 <p> The Bulls were the better team over the 80 minutes, winning most of the key moments to eventually earn a comfortable win over the Sharks. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Embrose-Papier-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier makes a break during their URC semifinal win over the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Bulls were on point in their massive United Rugby Championship (URC) semifinal against the Sharks, as they clinched a comfortable 25-13 win at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday night.</p><p>The hosts weathered an early storm, to take a 15-3 lead into the halftime break, and after a brief Sharks fightback in the second half, pulled away again to secure a third appearance in four URC Grand Final’s.</p><p>They will be heading over to Dublin to face Irish heavyweights Leinster, who they stunned in Ireland in the semifinals of URC one. Here are four key talking points from their win over the Sharks:</p>The scrum<p>The Bulls absolutely dominated the Sharks scrum over the match. From the first two scrums the hosts set the tone, Jan-Hendrik Wessels getting the hit on Vincent Koch with the first, and Wilco Louw getting it on Ox Nche with the second.</p><p>However they didn’t take full advantage in the first half, getting the ball out quick from a big scrum in their own 22m, only to almost concede after an intercept pass. But they did earn a penalty in the Sharks 22m later that Johan Goosen booted over to put them 15-3 up, which they took into halftime.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Composed Bulls hold off sloppy Sharks in URC semi-final </p> </p> </p><p>The second half was a much tighter scrum battle, as the Sharks got their act together and became more competitive, but the Bulls were still the better team and earned a late scrum penalty to see out the win comfortably.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Early turnaround<p>The Sharks thought they had gotten off to a dream start when the Bulls handed them an early try, after a huge scrum in their own 22m they got the ball out quickly and tried to run from their own line, David Kriel throwing an intercept for Ethan Hooker to intercept and score.</p><p>But the hosts were lucky, as the TMO spotted the whole Sharks backline offside at the scrum, to chalk off the score. That allowed the Bulls to go up the other end, thanks to a stunning break from Embrose Papier off a lineout, with Sebastian de Klerk brilliantly finishing it off to put them up 7-0.</p><p>De Klerk was again on hand to send a wonderful cross kick to Canan Moodie to score in the 21<sup>st</sup> minute, after Jaden Hendrikse slipped trying to clear the ball on his own line, giving the Bulls a 12-3 lead, which they turned into 15-3 at the break.</p>Sharks comeback<p>It was a disastrous end to the first half for the visitors. The Bulls were handed three yellow cards, to Harold Vorster for cynical play, Cameron Hanekom for a tip tackle on Siya Kolisi, and Marcell Coetzee for pulling a maul down after a warning from the ref.</p><p> </p><p>That saw them play with a man down from the 27<sup>th</sup> minute and two men down from the 36<sup>th</sup> to 46<sup>th</sup> minutes. That allowed the Sharks to dominate the final few minutes of the half on the Bulls tryline but they couldn’t score.</p><p>However they bounced back at the start of the second half, utilising the two-man advantage as Makazole Mapimpi scored on the overlap, while Ethan Hooker also worked space out wide to go in at the corner bringing it back to 15-13, but that was as good as it got as the Bulls then pulled away.</p>Kicking woes<p>The Sharks could say they lost the match on the kicking tee after they saw a slew of shots at goal go wide of the mark over the game, with both Hendrikse brothers missing crucial attempts at poles. Jordan was the kicker in the first half.</p><p>He took three shots at goal from range, missing the first and third, while slotting the second. He also missed the conversion attempt from their first try in the second half, after which the Sharks changed kickers. But Jaden promptly missed his conversion attempt as well.</p><p> </p><p>On the Bulls side Johan Goosen slotted a conversion and penalty in the first half, missing one conversion from the sideline, while Keagan Johannes nailed a penalty from an angle, missed one from the side, and converted from the sideline to give them an important 25-13 lead which the held to the end.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Leinster Rugby Team Sharks rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> URC semifinal: Bulls beat Sharks - Four key talking points	查看 4833	《公民报》	2025-06-08 02:57:41 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171648	有图 <p> R92 million in jackpots is up for grabs. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 7 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lotto-and-Lotto-Plus-results-7-June-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Lotto results. Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence.</p><p>Lotto: R67 million</p><p>Lotto Plus 1: R15 million</p><p>Lotto Plus 2: R10 million</p>Here are the winning Lotto results for Saturday, 7 June 2025:<p>While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy,The Citizencannot take responsibility for any error in the Lotto or Lotto Plus results.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 7 June 2025 </p> </p> </p><p>We suggest verifying the numbers on theNational Lotterywebsite.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Thewinning Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw.</p><p>Usually within 10 minutes of the draw.You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p>Lotto:01, 16, 36, 40, 42, 50Bonus:06</p><p>Lotto Plus 1:08, 12, 18, 20, 30, 51Bonus:15</p><p> </p><p>Lotto Plus 2:14, 19, 22, 35, 50, 51Bonus:40</p><p>For more details and to verify the Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>When do South African national Lottery ticket sales close?<p>Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which happens at 9pm.</p><p>The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zafor more information.</p><p> </p><p>You can find thehistorical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto drawshere.</p>How much does it cost to play Lotto?<p>Lotto entries cost R5 per board including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board.</p><p>You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T’s & C’s apply).</p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Playsection to find out more.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Lotto Plus Lotto Results National Lottery </p> Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 7 June 2025	查看 2250	《公民报》	2025-06-08 03:04:18 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171647	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is R450 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 7 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-results-7-June-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Daily Lotto results. Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen.</p><p>While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy,The Citizencannot take responsibility for any error in the Daily Lotto results.</p><p>We suggest verifying the numbers on theNational Lottery website.</p><p>The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw.</p><p>Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 7 June 2025 </p> </p> </p>Here are the winning Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 7 June 2025:<p>02, 07, 13, 26, 33</p><p> </p><p> </p>Winners:Division 1 – Match 5: 3 winners (R150 390.10 per person)Division 2 – Match 4: 349 winners (R297.80 per person)Division 3 – Match 3: 10 196 winners (R20.40 per person)Division 4 – Match 2: 100 797 winners (R5.00 per person)<p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>How to play Daily Lotto in South Africa?If you are buying a ticket in-store:Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone will be able to use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit so you can pay for tickets.Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.Confirm and pay for your entry.What time does the Daily Lotto draw take place?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place at 21:00 every evening and you can buy tickets up to 20:30.</p>Is there a winner everyday?<p>Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers.</p><p>When this happens the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.</p><p> </p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Play Daily Lottosection to find out more.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Lotto Results National Lottery </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 7 June 2025	查看 2944	《公民报》	2025-06-08 03:15:28 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171646	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for 7 June 2025. An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Top-10-stories-of-the-day-7-June-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock / The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In today’s news update, President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), while NDPP Shamila Batohi faces growing pressure to clarify her claims of political interference in the NPA.</p><p>Additionally, a woman wrongfully detained for 10 days has been awarded nearly R600 000 in damages by the SCA.</p><p>Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.</p>News today: 7 June 2025‘Is it greed or jealousy?’: Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/President-Cyril-Ramaphosa-BEE-Transformation-Fund-BBBEE.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on 16 September 2022. Picture: AFP / Saul Loeb</sup></sub><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out swinging against critics of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), questioning whether their opposition is rooted in “greed” or “jealousy”.</p><p>Ramaphosa was speaking during his keynote address at the gala dinner of the Black Business Council’s annual summit held at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Is it greed or jealousy?’: Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund </p> </p> </p><p>Continue readinghere</p><p> </p><p> </p>Batohi could appear in parliament to explain allegations of corruption inside the NPA<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Shamila-Batohi-NPA-Timothy-Omotoso-rape-case.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi. Picture: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe</sup></sub><p>The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) wants the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi to appear before parliament next week to give more details about allegations of rogue elements inside the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).</p><p>Continue readinghere</p>Wrongfully arrested woman wins nearly R600k after ordeal that led her to consider suicide<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Woman-wrongful-arrest-detention-SCA-appeal.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Picture: iStock</sup></sub><p>A woman who endured a harrowing 10-day detention after a wrongful arrest has been awarded nearly R600 000 in damages by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).</p><p>Cynthia Nobuhle Khedama initially sued the Minister of Police for R1 million over her arrest and detention,</p><p> </p><p>Continue readinghere</p>Rebuild VBS, urges ANC treasurer-general<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBS-Mutual-Bank-looting-scaled-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>VBS Mutual Bank customers at long queues outside the bank in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. Picture: Gallo Images / Antonio Muchave</sup></sub><p>ANC treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa has pleaded with the Reserve Bank and National Treasury to assist the Vhembe community in Limpopo to rebuild the collapsed Venda Business Society (VBS) Mutual Bank.</p><p>More than 53 people have been charged for theft, corruption, fraud, money laundering, contraventions of the Prevention of Organised Crime Actand racketeering for stealing and looting more than R2 billion of VBS money since 2018.</p><p>Continue readinghere</p><p> </p>R42m water storage facility installed, but taps run dry in Xanthia village<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Limpopo-water-drought-borehole-drillers-2500x1666.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>A resident of Majakaneng Village fills up containers with water on 3 February 2015. Picture: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Veli Nhlapo</sup></sub><p>A R42 million water reservoir tank built in Xanthia Village, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 10 years ago has never been used since its completion.</p><p>This is according to the residents, who confirmed that the construction of the reservoir did not assist in bringing a sustainable water supply to the area.</p><p>Continue readinghere</p>Here are five more stories of the day:‘Grave injustice’: Man acquitted of attempted rape by SCA after fourth appeal‘Declare Limpopo a GBV disaster zone’ – ANCWLWarren Masemola: ‘Presley and I fought a lot’ as Tsotsi star is laid to rest in PretoriaGerda Steyn aims to build on her legacy with another Comrades victoryURC result: Composed Bulls hold off sloppy Sharks in semi-finalYesterday’s News recap<p>READ HERE:Top 10 stories of the day: K-word teacher loses labour case \| Amerikaners’ future uncertain \| NPA sabotage claims</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Cyril Ramaphosa Shamila Batohi Top 10 stories of the day </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Ramaphosa defends BEE \| Batohi under fire \| Woman awarded R580k after arrest	查看 5572	《公民报》	2025-06-08 03:56:27 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171645	有图 <p> Host Katlego Maboe himself was surprised when he was revealed as the contestant in the first season. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Deal-or-No-Deal-Celebrity-S2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Deal or No Deal Celebrity host Katlego Maboe former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi on the first season of the show. Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>After raising over R2.2 million for more than 40 charity organisations across South Africa, reality TV game show Deal or No Deal Celebrity returns to the screen for a second season on SABC 1.</p><p>In the first season, celebrities such as Moshe Ndiki, former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Dr Malinga, DJ Cleo, Robot Boii, and many more navigated the high-pressure environment of the show in their unique ways.</p><p>#DealOrNoDealCelebSA is back for Season 2! Catch the drama this Saturday at 18:00 on @Official_SABC1. </p><p>Watch your favourite celebs take on the banker for charity. </p><p>Which celeb do you think will take the hot seat first? pic.twitter.com/P1seTtE2Vb</p>— Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA (@DONDCelebrityZA) June 6, 2025 <p>Host Katlego Maboe himself was surprised when he was revealed as the contestant in the first season.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Siphephelo Ndlovu on his hiatus from music, getting into the family business of TV, as he returns to stage </p> </p> </p><p>“Being in the hot seat of the show that I’ve hosted for so long was a wild, wild experience. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“First of all I had no idea that the crew and the cast were going to throw that curveball my way,” Maboe told The Citizen at the time.</p><p>In cahoots with the banker, media personality Hulisani Ravele flipped the script on Maboe when the faceless money man, who always relays all his messages through Maboe, demanded to speak to the former YoTV presenter.</p><p>Ravele broke the news to Maboe that the banker instructed her to run the show for this special episode, and he would be the one in the hot seat.</p><p>The second season of the show will premiere on SABC 1 on Saturday at 6:00pm.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Katlego Maboe says being in ‘Deal or No Deal Celebrity’ hot seat is a ‘wild, wild experience’</p>Aiming to change more lives<p>Maboe won R150 000 on the show and donated his winnings to Hope Cape Town, which he has supported for just over a decade.</p><p>“I’ve stayed with the organisation since 2014 because I’ve noticed that they’re a group of really dedicated people who are very focused on the work that they do,” said the bubbly media personality.</p><p>Hope Cape Town provides holistic services in medical treatment, care, and support to numerous marginalised communities adversely affected by HIV/Aids.</p><p> </p><p>The non-governmental organisation (NGO) showed appreciation to Maboe on social media.</p><p>Although Maboe and other celebrities funnelled substantial amounts of cash to various NGOs, courtesy of show sponsor LottoStar, only two hit the jackpot prize of R250 000 with their ingenious gameplay and Lady Luck smiling upon them.</p><p>Rorisang Thandekiso donated her winnings to a charity close to her heart, Paediatric Care Africa, while Pearl Modiadie chose the Tshepang Care Centre from her hometown, Thembisa.</p><p>Paediatric Care Africa – an NGO providing general and specialist medical care to children countrywide, including secluded areas with no or limited access to doctors and hospitals – used the donation to pay for the shipping and road transport of a 40-feet container from the UK, filled with critical medical equipment, hospital furniture, walkers, wheelchairs and buggies.</p><p> </p><p>“The quality of life of many children and their caregivers changed dramatically due to this export made possible by Deal or No Deal Celebrity and LottosStar,” said Joyce Cromptvoets, Head of Office at Paediatric Care Africa.</p><p>For Sarah Sibiya, the founder of the Tshepang Care Centre, the quarter of a million rand from Modiadie’s win is much more than a donation.</p><p>“Before we had received the money, we struggled to keep the centre going. It has brought hope, love and much-needed support to our community,” said Sibiya.</p><p>LottoStar’s Head of Marketing, Maria Pavli, said such stories are a reminder of the pride they have in supporting the show.</p><p> </p><p>“It’s a rare opportunity to be part of something that’s not only entertaining but truly life-changing,” said Pavli.</p><p>NOW READ: Warren Masemola: ‘Presley and I fought a lot’ as Tsotsi star is laid to rest in Pretoria</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics charity Katlego Maboe SABC 1 TV shows </p> 'Deal or No Deal Celebrity' aiming to change more lives in second season	查看 4717	《公民报》	2025-06-08 04:09:05 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171644	有图 <p> It is the world"s biggest ultra-marathon and this year takes runners from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Comrades-2025-blog-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>The 2025 Comrades marathon takes place on Sunday 8 June. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It’s the 98th edition of the Comrades ultra-marathon on Sunday, 8 June.</p><p>This year it’s a Down run, taking runners from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, on a route of just about 90km.</p><p>A little more than 22,000 runners entered the race.</p><p>Piet Wiersma and Gerda Steyn are the defending champions, having won last year’s Up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.</p><p>This year’s race will for the first time have two starts — at 5.45am and 6am, to assist with flow in the early stages in the narrow streets of Pietermaritzburg. All runners will still have 12 hours to complete the route.</p>Follow the live action here of Comrades 2025<p>Latest posts will appear below. Please refresh for the latest news.</p><p> </p><p> </p><noscript></noscript> </p> <p> Read more on these topics athletics Comrades Marathon road running </p> Comrades marathon 2025 — LIVE UPDATES \| The Citizen	查看 1325	《公民报》	2025-06-08 11:01:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171643	有图 <p> 600kW beast from Affalterbach clocks a new 0-100km/h record time of 2.76 seconds. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mercedes-amg-gt63-road-test-results-front.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>The Mercedes-Benz GT 63 S E Performance was up against a serious time on the drag strip. Picture: Mark Jones</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A plan was hatched. A team of the best of the best from the AMG Driving Academy, three half-decent driver/journalists, and an invaluable backup crew were going to invade Knysna with the latest in high performance Mercedes-AMG toys to attack the Simola Hillclimb with one goal in mind. Bring home the standard production road car, 2025 King of the Hill, title. Nothing less than a win would do.</p><p>And win they did, the fastest standard production road car up the hill this year was none other than AMG Driving Academy boss, Clint Weston, in the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe. But the team from Mercedes-Benz South Africa were not done. They were looking for more silverware for their trophy cabinet. One call later and the car that was fastest up the hill was on its way to Gerotek to see if it could become the fastest standard production road car The Citizen Motoring has ever tested in a straight line.</p>Gunning for Porsche’s crown<p>To earn this title, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe, would have to better Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS’ record-breaking run of 2.85 seconds to 100km/h that was achieved in 2021. A quick technical refresher. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS weighs in at only 1 470kg, and produces a crazy 515kW and 750Nm from its 3.8-litre flat six, bi-turbo set-up. This means this out and out super car has a mental power-to-weight ratio of 350kW per ton.</p><p>ALSO READ: Eight-cylinders return as Mercedes-AMG prices long awaited SL 63</p><p>Producing a combined 600kW of power and 1 420Nm of torque from its 4.0-litre V8 bi-turbo engine that is coupled to an AMG Electric Drive Unit, the claimed 0-100km/h number for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe is listed as 2.8 seconds. And no Affalterbach series model has ever gone that quick before. Only one other car tested by our publication in over 25-years of road testing has gone under the three-second mark. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door ran a time of 2.96 seconds.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Eight-cylinders return as Mercedes-AMG prices long awaited SL 63 </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/2025/06/mercedes-amg-gt63-road-test-results-screen.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Ready to roll. Picture: Mark Jones</sub>Acid test for Mercedes-AMG GT63<p>Despite being down 20kW and 50Nm, the Coupe derivative has lost two doors and 185kg of weight over its four-door sibling. The team from Mercedes-Benz South Africa were confident their new car could get the job done. But the first issue to contend with is that this AMG GT 63 Coupe still comes off the scales an almost incomprehensible 725kg heavier than the GT2 RS. But talk and claims are cheap, it’s what happens on the day that counts.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Driving the car out to Gerotek left me in no doubt that this GT 63 S E Performance Coupe was the real deal and had a proper chance of bettering the 911 GT2 RS. But even though I have been doing this a very long time, there is no way I could off the cuff say that the Merc was going to be quicker than the Porsche. 2.85-seconds to 100km/h is seriously fast. With anticipation building, the Racelogic VBOX test equipment was loaded into the car and it was time to head down to the start line.</p><p>ALSO READ: VIDEO: New Mercedes-AMG C63 pips BMW M3 on the drag strip</p>Getting down to business<p>Race Start activated, foot on the brake, mash the accelerator pedal, and let go. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe bolts off the line like its tail has just been stood on. Shrubbery, grass and tar merge into a blur as the speedo goes past 270km/h before I get on the carbon ceramic brakes at the 800m mark. Heart pounding, adrenalin rushing, the VBOX readout shows 2.86 seconds.</p><p>We haven’t done it. It goes a bit quiet, we know we will do more runs. But all these super high-performance cars get hot under the hood quickly, and the numbers can go the other way. Is it over?</p><p> </p><p>Back down to the start I go. Cut and paste the start procedure. Back on the brakes at the end. And as I roll into the pit area. It goes off like a cracker, we have a number of 2.84 seconds on the VBOX. It is done.</p><p>The GT 63 S E Performance Coupe has just become the fastest standard production road car we have ever tested. Albeit by a whisker. But a whisker is all that is needed for the record books.</p><p>ALSO READ: Learjet for the road Mercedes-AMG S63 shocks-up a luxury storm</p>Point proven<p>Obviously, we wanted to back this up, the Porsche did, so it was back down to the start again where things only got better as the tyres warmed up a little with all this winter cold around. A 2.82-second run was next, then a 2.78 and then 2.76. Were we going to see the records continue to tumble?</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mercedes-amg-gt63-road-test-results-badge-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>There is a new boss in time. Picture: Mark Jones</sub><p>The short answer was no. The temps under the bonnet were now coming into play and the times started going back up. But I kid you not, the car did five runs in a row after this at 2.84-seconds. And that’s when we decided we had proved our point. We were tempting fate by barrelling into the braking zone over and over again at 270km/h.</p><p> </p><p>So, there you have it, the GT 63 S E Performance Coupe is the fastest standard production we have tested. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS does come back at it as we head further down the long straight at Gerotek, and it remains a do-or-die battle right till the end, but there can only be one King.</p>Mercedes-AMG GT 63 tests data<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mercedes-amg-gt63-road-test-data.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mercedes-AMG Porsche 911 Road Tests </p> Mercedes-AMG GT63 knocks Porsche 911 GT2 RS from its perch \| The Citizen	查看 6676	《公民报》	2025-06-08 12:35:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171642	有图 <p> This winter’s wardrobe is having a moment of reinvention. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion7.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>College preppy is big this season. Picture Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Fashion this winter is anything but modest. </p><p>Say cheers to the usual layering and coverups, because nothing about this season shies away from a bit of leg, a flash of a different kind of cleavage or a glimpse of knickers. </p><p>It is a season of silhouette architecture and contrasts. The kind of fashion dichotomy that pairs oversized coats with sheer dresses with preppy college retro is the mainstay.</p><p>Ashwin Daniels, head buyer at fashion house The Fix, believes this winter’s wardrobe is having a moment of reinvention. </p><p>“We are seeing a big return to denim,” he said. “But it is not just jeans anymore. It is denim in all forms. Dresses, jackets, co-ords, and there is a cleaner, smarter look to it this time around.” </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tips on how to protect your property from burning this winter </p> </p> </p><p>Daniels said that the denim palette has also moved into deeper colours. Indigo and raw washes have shelved the flat blacks and faded blues of previous seasons. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“It is a smarter, more dressed-up take on denim,” he said. “You can wear these pieces from day to night without changing the look too much.”</p>Barrel leg is the new go-to<p>The barrel leg is the new go-to fashion trouser. </p><p>It is less slouchy than the boyfriend jean, not quite as rigid as the mom jean, and avoids the wide leg’s excess, he said. </p><p>“It is versatile, you can wear it with an oversized hoodie and sneakers, or you can pair it with a structured denim corset, heeled boots, and a big bag. That is the power of it. One item, two completely different moods.”</p><p> </p><p>The pleated mini, with a rebellious raw hem, remains a youth favourite. On the other end of the closet, longer maxis offer a more modest option that can still be styled up or down.</p><p>ALSO READ: It’s lekker, messy creativity and art</p><p>Daniels also noted the preppy, heritage sport trend that’s already landed in fashion this season. It’s a soupcon of nostalgic Ivy League aesthetics. </p><p>He said it pairs with cropped or oversized cardigans with pleated miniskirts, frilly socks and retro sneakers. </p><p> </p><p>“It has got that collegiate charm, but reworked,” he said. “Think Miu Miu’s catwalk influence. The dominant colours are burgundy, pale blue, and that muted, chalkboard grey.”</p>Not a season for conservative dressing<p>But winter’s real disruption lies in how fashion is treating skin. </p><p>This is not a season to dress conservatively. It is a season of body confidence. Cleavage is not just back, it is celebrated. But this time around, it is not about push-up bras and plunging necklines. </p><p>It is about soft draping, sheer layering, and construction that highlights shape rather than hides it. </p><p> </p><p>“This is not in your face,” Daniels said. “It is more subtle. It is part of a bigger trend we are calling thrifted, which is ultra-feminine and romantic. There is a resurgence of soft fabrics like chiffons, ruffles, and sheer pieces. </p><p>“Dresses that skim rather than cling. We are seeing a return to that softness, and a big part of that is Gen Z pushing back against years of genderless fashion.”</p><p> <i></i> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion4-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion6.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion8.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion11.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion13.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion14.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Street-Fashion16.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <i></i></p><p>Daniels said the hyper-feminine look pushback was inevitable in the fashion cycle.</p><p>“There has been such a strong movement toward oversized, gender fluid dressing. This is the natural response to that trend. It is about owning the body again, dressing it with intention, and enjoying the play between structure and lightness.”</p><p> </p><p>Durban-based designer Maxine Muller of fashion label Girl On Your Mind said this season is forcing the fashion industry to rethink how fashion relates to form. </p><p>“As a designer focused on celebrating the female form, the rise of breast cleavage in 2025 presents an exciting evolution,” she said.</p><p> “It is not just about showing skin. It is about framing the body in a new way. Whether it is through architectural V necklines, extreme hip cutouts, or sheer fabrics that create the illusion of a second skin.”</p>Boundary-breaking changes<p>Muller also noted the growing acceptance of bum cleavage in high fashion as a boundary-breaking change. </p><p>“Ultra-low backs and silhouettes that reveal the thong line are redefining how we think about tailoring. These are not accidents. They are deliberate design decisions that place the body at the centre of the garment.”</p><p>She shared the way streetwear is adapting these ideas. </p><p>“We are seeing braless tailoring, sheer layering and a move toward body confidence in everyday fashion. It is no longer just for the runway. It is about how women are choosing to express power, sensuality and self-assurance in their daily lives.”</p><p>Daniels said that winter’s fashion boldness will carry through into early spring. </p><p>“We will see more sheer fabrics, more visible skin, but in light, airy ways. The Chloe influence continues. There are ruffled maxi dresses, worn with oversized coats, pieces that float and pieces that ground. That contrast is key. This season is not just about what women wear, but how they want to be seen.”</p><p>NOW READ: Fashion for tactile people</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics fashion model winter </p> Denim, Femininity and Deep Winter Fashion \| Fashion And Beauty \| The Citizen	查看 7777	《公民报》	2025-06-08 13:00:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171641	有图 <p> You just can’t imagine that kind of behaviour among real South African leaders. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elon-musk-trump-x-interview.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>This combination of pictures created on 12 August 2024 shows, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, left, and former US president and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Picture: Frederic J Brown and Brendan Smialowski/ AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Can you imagine Johan Rupert, Oppenheimer or Motsepe publicly feuding with the president of the nation? </p><p>Could you imagine them going at it and stopping just short of calling the president a sex predator? </p><p>Probably not. That’s because it’s pretty unbecoming for business people to try to sway public opinion against a sitting president. </p><p>Then again, it’s pretty unbecoming of a president to do the same to some important economic drivers.</p><p>You just can’t imagine that kind of behaviour among real South African leaders. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as feud fallout mounts </p> </p> </p><p>Sure, you’d expect it to come from the “small boys”, but those really driving the national agenda, for all their flaws, actually behave respectably.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Just try to imagine the anger between the parties during the now-forgotten spat over the budget. </p>Fixing our problems<p>For all of that anger, all we got were a few matter-of-fact statements from various sides, but nothing along the lines of name-calling and bashing, at least nothing to the American extent.</p><p>We might not have the economy and infrastructure, but we can still look one another in the eye when having a disagreement. </p><p>It seems our leadership, with all its flaws, is still capable of picking up a phone and sorting issues out rather than committing the public to our battles.</p><p> </p><p>We vote for politicians so they can do that battling of our interests for us, not to abuse us as their useful idiots to drive their own agendas. </p><p>And we’ve been pretty solid of late on holding them to account on that. </p><p>They may not be incredibly good at hearing us holding them to account, but we’ll take it in baby steps. </p><p>For now, we can be grateful that poor form can swing more than 10% of an electorate.</p><p> </p><p>That would never happen in the USA because no matter how bad things get, they still have their guy. </p><p>Their democracy has a personality cult bent to it. </p><p>ALSO READ: Trump and Musk alliance melts down in blazing public row</p>Petty politics<p>While we do love a bit of our Fikiles, Jacbobs and Cyrils, the faith is personality is not that strong. Ask your boys Ace and Carl, but you won’t because they’re no longer your boys.</p><p> </p><p>It’s that level of decorum that may seem mundane and a non-issue but is really driving some of what is right in South Africa.</p><p>Obviously, you’d want political leaders who are firm and robust in stature, and that does involve a significant amount of disagreement. </p><p>Goodness gracious, though. The world’s most powerful man taking on the world’s richest man to gain the popular support of the rest of the country’s men does seem so…petty.</p>Fighting for a debate<p>Americans should ask themselves why these two dudes are so invested in making this spat public. Surely, if they disagree, they could pick up the phone and discuss it. </p><p> </p><p>One has a whole satellite constellation, and the other has a whole military. You can’t tell me that they don’t have the equipment to have a call.</p><p>It’s because the point isn’t to win the debate. It’s for the debate, if you can call it that, to go on. </p><p>That way, they get a platform to continue building their cults, which will eventually battle it out. It’s already so powerful that it inspired an insurrection years ago. What would this, much bigger, fight yield?</p><p>There’s so much we can be upset about in our country. There’s a lot going wrong, but a fundamental to fixing the issues is that we’re still able to talk directly without turning the public into ammunition for personal interests.</p><p>You can be upset with Cyril’s lack of action, silly actions when he takes them, and insistence on pursuing inept policy. You can even be upset with him for the poor economy.</p><p>You cannot be upset with him for rude, dictatorial and abrasive behaviour because, unlike his US counterpart, he still has the fundamentals of democratic leadership in place.</p><p>Anyway, sterke daar Suid-Afrikaanse refugees.</p><p>NOW READ: Elon Musk unceremoniously steps down from Trump administration</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Donald Trump Elon Musk politics </p> What Trump vs Musk makes us appreciate about South Africa \| The Citizen	查看 4906	《公民报》	2025-06-08 13:00:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word
3171640	有图 <p> The DA in council said the budget speech was the same story, but with different characters. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mayor-John-Mpe.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Cllr Makoro Mosema John Mpe Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality on 25 January 2022 in Polokwane. Photo: Gallo Images/Philip Maeta</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Limpopo’s Polokwane municipality has tabled a pro-poor budget of R6.4 billion, but the municipality’s dream of becoming a metro is marred by acute water challenges, involving billions of rands. </p><p>The council, with a population of nearly 1.2 million, is paying R22 million each month to the Lepelle Northern Water Board, a state-owned water utility under the national Department of Water and Sanitation. </p><p>The utility is responsible for the bulk water supply in Limpopo. </p><p>Although the municipality’s mayor, Makoro John Mpe, unveiled several multi-year aggressive plans to thwart the water shortages, opposition parties such as the EFF and the DA voiced dissenting views.</p><p>During the passing of his 2025/26 budget vote speech at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Thursday, Makoro, as he is affectionately known in local government and ANC politics in Limpopo, said his budget was underpinned by three key priority areas- driving inclusive growth and job creation, aleviating poverty and tackling the high cost of living as well as building Polokwane as a capable, ethical and developmental state. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Rebuild VBS, urges ANC treasurer-general </p> </p> </p><p>He said these priorities will serve as a guiding blueprint for the work his council shall undertake.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I am pleased to announce that Polokwane municipality has adopted a R6.4 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year. </p><p>“This exuberant budget is projected to grow to approximately R7 billion in the next two years. This positions us well on the path toward achieving our vision of becoming a metropolitan city,” said Makoro, smiling from ear to ear.</p><p>The mayor, who recently won a third term as ANC Peter Mokaba regional chair for a third term, said approximately R823 million of the budgetwill be allocated to capital projects, with 83% of it directed towards critical infrastructure developments such as roads, water and sanitation, energy services and community services. </p><p>This allocation, he said, reflects on the municipality’s focus on strengthening service delivery capacity and improving the quality of life for all the residents of Polokwane. </p><p> </p>Where the money is going<p>The total service delivery capital budget for the 2025/26 financial year, Makoro said, would be allocated as follows:</p>Water and Sanitation: R370.9 million, Roads and Stormwater: R88.7 million,Electricity: R107.6 million, and Refuse removal: R36.7 million.<p>“In terms of revenue, Polokwane collected over R2.280 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year (excluding VAT refunds from SARS), an increase from R2.153 billion in the previous year. </p><p>This, he said, was a positive sign of improved financial discipline and enhanced revenue strategies. </p><p>ALSO READ: Gauteng budget: Here’s where your money is going</p><p> </p><p>For the 2025/26 financial year, Makoro said his municipality would implement tariff adjustments.</p><p>He said these increases were necessary to maintain consistent service delivery, especially in the face of economic pressures and utility cost escalations from primary service providers.</p><p>Water increased by a block percentage ranging from 10.2% to 11.2%, depending on consumption levels, while other municipal services were adjusted by 6%. </p><p>Rates and taxes increased by 3% for residential properties, agricultural land, public service infrastructure, and public benefit organisations.</p><p> </p>Out of touch with reality<p>The DA in the council said his speech was the same story, but with different characters.</p><p>“The reality on the ground does not seem to hit the mayor. He talked extensively about economic activity in the city, but how is this possible when we have pothole ridden roads, pitch dark streets, including large parts of the CBD and most suburbs.</p><p>“Crime is out of control, and we are standing by doing nothing. It is obvious the mayor and his team have no clear plan to tackle these matters,” said DA council caucus leader JacquesJoubert on Friday.</p><p>NOW READ: Here is how Tshwane will be spending its R54.6 billion budget</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics budget Limpopo Polokwane </p> R6.4 billion for Polokwane \| The Citizen	查看 4779	《公民报》	2025-06-08 13:30:00 2025-06-08 17:29:07	word

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