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3193208	有图 <p> The DA further alleges that Modise dismissed the arrears in an addendum to the lease, citing repairs done to the property. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tshwane-deputy-mayor-copy.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the North West has accused Tshwane Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance, Eugene Modise, of owing more than R12.5 million in unpaid rent to the North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) for the lease of the Morula Sun property through his company, Mzanzi Resorts.</p><p>According to DA CJ Steyl, the debt stems from a lease agreement entered into in December 2019.</p>DA allegations<p>The contract, initially set for three years, was extended to April 2026 despite arrears reportedly accumulating since the last payment in September 2024.</p><p>“The Deputy Mayor of Tshwane has failed to honour a lease agreement with a struggling state entity, while extending the contract under questionable terms.</p><p>“This raises serious concerns about accountability and preferential treatment,” said Steyl.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tshwane battles power outages as cold weather pushes grid to the limit </p> </p> </p><p>The DA further alleges that Modise dismissed the arrears in an addendum to the lease, citing repairs done to the property.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, the contract reportedly places maintenance responsibilities on the lessee.</p><p>“We have referred this matter to our Tshwane Spokesperson on Finance, Jacqui Uys, to investigate within the Metro Council,” Steyl said.</p><p>“We also request the Deputy Mayor and NWHC to appear before the North West Legislature’s Portfolio Committee.”</p><p>The city said it can not confirm the deputy mayor’s personal business in the North West.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:DA threats ‘irresponsible’: Ramaphosa ‘amazed’ at Steenhuisen’s reaction over Whitfield dismissal</p>Modise denies owing money<p>Responding to the allegations, Modise said the lease agreement was signed before he took public office and that it had been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><p>“We are not owing NWHC. We have made expensive and crucial renovations and makeover of the property, and the extension has merit,” Modise said.</p><p>He said he had declared the agreement upon entering office and dismissed the DA’s claims as politically motivated.</p><p> </p><p>“Please don’t expect me to contaminate the relationship we have with NWHC due to political gimmicks,” he said.</p><p>Modise added that discussions around the lease were ongoing between Mzanzi Resorts, the NWHC board, and legal representatives.</p><p>“It would be disingenuous and inconsiderate to disclose the details while engagements are underway.”</p><p>NOW READ:Leaving GNU would cause ‘coalition of chaos’, says Steenhuisen as DA escalates pressure</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City of Tshwane(COT) Democratic Alliance (DA) Tshwane </p> Tshwane Deputy Mayor accused of owing R12.5m in rental arrears	查看 3110	《公民报》	2025-06-28 23:51:05 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193207	有图 <p> Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 29 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chilly-weather-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Sunday, 29 June 2025.</p><p>The forecaster predicts partly cloudy conditions in the south, with isolated showers over the south-western parts. </p><p>Damaging winds & waves are expected along the east coast, which may result in difficulty in navigation at sea.</p>Provincial weather forecast<p>Here’s what to expect in your province on Sunday, 29 June:</p><p>Gauteng:</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Weather alert: Cold to cool start to the week with showers along the southeast coast </p> </p> </p><p>Residents of Gauteng can expect fine and cool to cold weather</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The expected UVB sunburn index: High</p><p>Mpumalanga:</p><p>Mpumalanga residents can look forward to fine and cool to cold conditions, but warm in places in the Lowveld.</p><p>Limpopo:</p><p> </p><p>Morning fog over the central parts, otherwise fine and cool to warm.</p><p>North West:</p><p>Fine and cool to cold weather awaits the province</p><p>Free State:</p><p> </p><p>Fine and cool to cold.</p><p>Northern Cape:</p><p>Fine and cool to cold but very cold over the southern parts of the Northern Cape. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate southwesterly.</p><p>Western Cape:</p><p> </p><p>Cloudy and cold along the south coast with a chance of light rain in the morning along the south-west coast, otherwise partly cloudy and cool, but fine in the north.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be light to moderate easterly to south-easterly, but light south-westerly along the south coast in the morning.</p><p>The expected UVB sunburn index: Low</p><p>Eastern Cape (western half):</p><p> </p><p>Fine in the north, otherwise partly cloudy and cool, but cold in places over the interior. Isolated showers of rain can be expected along the coast.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh westerly to south-westerly, becoming light to moderate easterly in the afternoon.</p><p>Eastern Cape (eastern half):</p><p>Fine and cold to very cold in the north, otherwise partly cloudy and cool, but cloudy with isolated late evening showers of rain along the coast.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh westerly to south-westerly.</p><p>KwaZulu-Natal:</p><p>Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can expect fine and cool to cold weather. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh westerly to south-westerly.</p><p>NOW READ: Weather alert:Western Cape braces for cold and rainy weekend</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics South African Weather Service (Saws) weather weather warnings </p> Expect Cold, windy conditions with isolated rain along the coast	查看 2961	《公民报》	2025-06-29 00:48:13 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193206	有图 <p> The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Europe-summer.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>A woman holds an umbrella to protect herself from the sun on a hot summer day in Rome near the Vatican on June 28, 2025. Italy’s health ministry warned residents and tourists on June 27, 2025 of soaring temperatures across the country, issuing a red alert for 21 cities this weekend. The ministry issued its top red alert for cities including the capital Rome, economic powerhouse Milan and Venice. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Southern Europeans braced Saturday for the first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world’s fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red.</p><p>Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City’s many tourists and pilgrims to the Vatican alike towards the Italian capital’s 2,500 public fountains for refreshment.</p><p>With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C (104F), authorities in city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat.</p><p>Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires, with 42C (108F) expected in the capital Lisbon, while visitors to — and protesters against — Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos’s Friday wedding in Venice likewise sweltered under the summer sun.</p><p>“There is no wind, a lot of humidity, we are sweating, and I’m suffocating at night,” Alejandra Echeverria, a 40-year-old Mexican tourist to Venice, told AFP on Saturday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Weather alert: Cold to cool start to the week with showers along the southeast coast </p> </p> </p><p>“I try not to think about it, but I drink a lot of water and never stay still, because that’s when you get sunstroke,” Sriane Mina, an Italian student, told AFP the day before.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Scientists have long warned that humanity’s burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe’s ever-hotter and increasingly common blistering summer heatwaves a direct result of that warming.</p><p>The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday.</p><p>Spain, which has in past years seen a series of deadly summer blazes ravaging the Iberian peninsula, is expecting peak temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) across most of the country.</p><p>ALSO READ: UK trip great if planned well</p><p> </p>Outdoor work ban<p>According to the Spanish meteorological agency, temperatures may even register 42C (108F) in some areas, including the Guadalquivir, Guadiana, and Tagus regions.</p><p>The past three years have been the hottest in Spain’s history.</p><p>With peaks of 39C (102F) expected in Naples and Palermo, Sicily has ordered a ban on outdoor work in the hottest hours of the day, as has the Liguria region in northern Italy.</p><p>The country’s trade unions are campaigning to extend the measure to other parts of the country.</p><p> </p><p>In Nice, on the French Riviera, nearly 250 fans have been distributed to schools over the past two weeks to help cope with the heat.</p><p>The heatwave comes hot on the heels of a series of tumbling records for extreme heat, including Europe’s hottest March ever, according to the EU’s Copernicus climate monitor.</p><p>As a result of the planet’s warming, extreme weather events including hurricanes, droughts, floods and heatwaves like this weekend’s have become more frequent and intense, scientists warn.</p><p>By some estimates 2024, the hottest year in recorded history so far, saw worldwide disasters that cost more than $300 billion.</p><p> </p><p>READ NEXT: Travel alert: Two less visa-free entries for SA passport holders</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Europe summer weather </p> Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms	查看 4112	《公民报》	2025-06-29 00:55:45 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193205	有图 <p> "It was a good lap, that"s for sure. I guess that just little bit by little bit, I was able to get more time.” </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFP__20250628__646J4B2__v1__HighRes__AutoPrixF1AutQualifying-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Pole position winner McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris gets out of his car as he arrives after the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 28, 2025, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. Picture: Joe Klamar / AFP.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Lando Norris delivered a superb final flying lap in his McLaren on Saturday to end Max Verstappen’s run of domination in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring by claiming pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix.</p><p>The 25-year-old Briton clocked an outstanding lap in one minute and 3.971 seconds to outpace nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by 0.521 seconds, with McLaren team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri third.</p><p>Norris, who is 22 points behind Piastri in the drivers’ title race, erased any hangover from his collision with Piastri in Canada two weeks ago with a thrilling demonstration of his speed and talent.</p>’It was a good lap’<p>“It was a good lap, that’s for sure,” said Norris. “I guess that just little bit by little bit, I was able to get more time. Q1 was good, but I knew there were a few places I could get more time and I did what I planned to do.”</p><p>Verstappen had taken pole position at the Red Bull-owned circuit in the Styrian Alps for the last five F1 races before Norris succeeded and seized his first pole in Austria, his third of the season and 12thof his career.</p><p>Team-mate Piastri was disappointed and frustrated.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I had (Pierre) Gasly spin at the first corner so I didn’t even open my second lap. Lando’s been very quick all weekend so it would have been a tough challenge, but we had the pace to be on the front row.</p><p>“We can still have a good race from there and we are not here to come home third.”</p><p>Verstappen’s last lap was stymied by a yellow flag waved when Gasly spun in his Alpine, leaving him, like Piastri, unable to clock a flying lap time. He finished seventh.</p><p>Leclerc said: “I’m very pleased. It’s been a long time since we started on the front row and it’s been a difficult season overall, but the team has kept pushing.</p><p> </p><p>“We brought some new parts this weekend which for sure made a difference. We know we have a better car in the race than in qualifying so I hope we can put more pressure on the McLarens.”</p><p>Leclerc’s Ferrari team-mate and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was an encouraging fourth ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls, four-time champion Verstappen of Red Bull and Gabriel Bortoleto of Sauber.</p><p>Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli was ninth in the second Mercedes and Gasly 10th.</p>‘Worse than before’ <p>The session began in hot conditions with temperatures of 32 (air) and 48 (track) indicating hard work for tyres.</p><p> </p><p>After a frantic finale, in which Russell recovered from the drop zone to 11th, it was Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll, Esteban Ocon of Haas, Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda, Carlos Sainz in the second Williams and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg who were eliminated.</p><p>McLaren, led by Norris, set the pace.</p><p>The entire field was separated by less than a second with the Red Bulls of Verstappen and Tsunoda, sixth and 18th, only 0.25 seconds apart. It was Sainz’s third consecutive Q1 exit.</p><p>The track temperature touched 50 at the start of Q2 with Ferrari leading the way on used softs as Norris established his supremacy again before a trackside grass fire prompted a red flag stoppage, Hamilton having run wide there at turn 10.</p><p> </p><p>Verstappen was unhappy with his car’s reaction to the heat. “No grip, it’s worse than before,” he reported. “I don’t know what to say!”</p><p>After six minutes, the action resumed with only four to go as Norris and Piastri set the pace ahead of Leclerc while two-time champion Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin, Williams’ Alex Albon, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar, Franco Colapinto of Alpine and Oliver Bearman of Haas missed out.</p><p>All this left Bortoleto celebrating his first top ten qualification in fifth for the improving Sauber outfit while Verstappen complained he was impeded by a Ferrari in a way that was “a bit naughty and super unnecessary”.</p><p>As Q3 began, Russell almost hit a Ferrari when he was released into their path narrowly avoiding a collision.</p><p> </p><p>On the first runs, Norris was fastest again ahead of Leclerc with Piastri third and Hamilton fourth, the Ferraris enjoying the heat as Mercedes wilted before Norris stormed to pole.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Formula 1 (F1) </p> Norris secures pole at Austrian GP with stunning last lap to end Verstappen dominance \| The Citizen	查看 4996	《公民报》	2025-06-29 01:02:29 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193204	有图 <p> The Israeli military declined to say whether those arrested were residents of Israeli settlements in the territory. </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/Palestinian-Israel-Conflict-Religion-Judaism-Islam.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Israeli army forces deploy around the religious site of Joseph’s Tomb in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on June 27, 2025 after a group of Israelis entered the site without coordination with Palestinian security forces. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Six Israelis were detained for assaulting soldiers near a village in the occupied West Bankwhere deadly clashes with Palestinians erupted this week, the military said on Saturday.</p><p>The fresh violence around the central West Bank village of Kafr Malik came after the Palestinian health ministry said three men died there in an attack by Israeli settlers on Wednesday.</p><p>Soldiers went to disperse a gathering of Israelis near the village overnight, the military said in a statement.</p><p>“Dozens of Israeli civilians hurled stones toward them and physically and verbally assaulted the soldiers, including the Battalion Commander,” it said.</p><p>“In addition, the civilians vandalised and damaged security forces’ vehicles, and attempted to ram the security forces,” it added.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire </p> </p> </p><p>“The security forces dispersed the gathering, and six Israeli civilians were apprehended and transferred to the Israel Police for further processing.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military declined to say whether those arrested were residents of Israeli settlements in the territory, occupied by Israel since 1967.</p><p>The military referred the query to the Israeli police, which was not available to comment.</p><p>“I strongly condemn the serious incidents of violence and the attack on IDF soldiers,” Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement.</p><p>“I call on the law enforcement authorities to act immediately to locate all those who resorted to violence and bring them to justice.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Israel accused of starving Gaza ‘by design’ — South Africa addresses ICJ</p>Israel, Palestine West Bank violence<p>In a separate incident on Wednesday, the Palestinian health ministry said three men died in Kafr Malik in an attack by settlers.</p><p>AFP journalists saw several hundred people gather for the three men’s funerals on Thursday.</p><p>The Palestinian foreign ministry alleged “official complicity” by Israel in Wednesday’s attack, in a message on X.</p><p> </p><p>“Israeli occupation forces prevented ambulance crews from reaching the wounded and obstructed civil defence teams from entering the village for several hours, allowing fires ignited by the settlers to spread and destroy dozens of homes,” it said.</p><p>The Israeli military did not respond to a request by AFP to comment on those claims.</p><p>A military spokesman told AFP its forces intervened on Wednesday after “dozens of Israeli civilians set fire to property in Kafr Malik” and a “confrontation” involving “mutual rock-hurling” broke out between Israelis and Palestinians.</p><p>Referring to action by the Palestinians, the spokesman said: “Several terrorists fired from within Kafr Malik and hurled rocks at the forces, who opened fire toward the source of fire and the rock-hurlers.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Israel can’t break laws and then cry foul</p>Israelis arrested<p>Five Israelis were arrested, the military added.</p><p>Left-leaning Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the five were released on Thursday. Police did not comment.</p><p>Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law.</p><p> </p><p>Their growth has accelerated since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to office in 2022 in an alliance with far-right parties who wish to annexe the territory outright.</p><p>Countries including Britain and France and several human rights groups have condemned settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.</p><p>Violence has surged in the West Bank since Israel launched its offensive in Gaza in response to the October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel.</p><p>The Palestinian Authority says Israeli troops or settlers have killed 945 Palestinians, many of them militants but also scores of civilians, since the start of the Gaza war, according to Palestinian health ministry figures.</p><p>Israel says 34 of its soldiers and civilians have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military raids since that date.</p><p>NOW READ: Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound Madleen with aid and Greta Thunberg [VIDEO]</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Israel military Palestine </p> Six Israelis detained for attacking soldiers in West Bank: military	查看 5048	《公民报》	2025-06-29 01:19:06 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193203	有图 <p> The Springboks blitzed the Barbarians 54-7 in rainy conditions in Cape Town to get their 2025 season off to a solid start. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JH-Wessels-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels celebrates his try with Manie Libbok during their match against the Barbarians at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Springboks got their 2025 international campaign up and running with a statement 54-7 win over the Barbarians at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.</p><p>The double world champs showed their class in wet and rainy conditions, running the famed invitational team ragged, scoring eight tries to one for their biggest win ever over them.</p><p>Here are four talking points from the match:</p>Set piece dominance<p>From the very first scrum the Boks showed who was boss as Ox Nche smashed French prop Paul Alo-Emile to earn a penalty and set the tone for a dominant scrum showing throughout the match. Their maul was also in good working order as they rumbled over two tries.</p><p>The two front rows of Nche, Malcolm Marx and Asenathi Ntlabakanye, and Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Marnus van der Merwe and Neethling Fouche were all solid. But it wasn’t a perfect performance as they were penalised a couple of times at scrum time and missed a lineout or two, leaving them with a number of work-ons heading into the incoming series against Italy and Georgia.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘It wasn’t our best game’ – Kolbe after Springboks smash BaaBaas </p> </p> </p>Big scoreline, but not ruthless<p>If you didn’t watch the game, seeing a 54-7 scoreline against a Barbarians team featuring a slew of experienced players, you would think it was a dominant performance. But while the Boks did produce a decent showing overall, they still left plenty of points out there, although the tough conditions played a part.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It was a cracking start from them as Malcolm Marx, Cheslin Kolbe and Vincent Tshituka dotted down in the first 22 minutes, but they fell off over the rest of the half to lead 19-0 at the break. The second half was a better finishing performance as they added a further five tries, through a second to Tshituka as well as Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Lood de Jager and Damian de Allende.</p>Solid starts for the newbies<p>It was a solid start for the Springbok newbies with four players making their first appearances in the green and gold. Although it won’t count as an official cap, Vincent Tshituka, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Neethling Fouche and Marnus van der Merwe all got a decent run in the match.</p><p>Tshituka was the star of the newcomers, playing the full 80 minutes and dotting down twice, while Ntlabakanye over 44 minutes, and Fouche and Van Der Merwe over 36 minutes, produced solid showings in the front row, and all four will feel that they’ve done more than enough to get another look in and their first Bok cap.</p>Rassie shows his innovation once again<p>Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is a maverick of innovation when it comes to rugby, much to the consternation of the traditionalists in world rugby, with him often making a splash like being water boy when he was Director or Rugby, or introducing the 7-1 spilt. Against the BaaBaas the wily coach again tried something new, when he brought the entire bench on in the 44<sup>th</sup> minute.</p><p> </p><p>Many were surprised to see big centre Andre Esterhuizen packing down at flank after replacing Marco van Staden, with him playing the rest of the game there, which also gave them an extra backline option at times. The question now will be if Erasmus will do it in an official Test, or if this was a once off.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town stadium Cheslin Kolbe Malcolm Marx Rassie Erasmus Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Springboks blitz Barbarians: Four talking points	查看 4001	《公民报》	2025-06-29 01:41:15 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193202	有图 <p> A total of R48 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 28 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-results-Thursday-29-May-2025.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get theLotto and Lotto Plus resultsas soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence.</p><p>Estimated Lotto and Lotto jackpots for Saturday, 28 June 2025:</p>Lotto:R9 millionLotto Plus 1:R22 millionLotto Plus 2:R17 millionLotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 28 June 2025:<p>Lotto:01, 13, 18, 20, 47, 50 Bonus:27</p><p>Lotto Plus 1:16, 25, 30, 41, 45, 47 Bonus:07</p><p>Lotto Plus 2:09, 12, 15, 16, 29, 33 Bonus:03</p><p>Thewinning Lotto numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p>While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy,The Citizencannot take responsibility for any error in the results. We suggest verifying the numbers on theNational Lotterywebsite.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 28 June 2025 </p> </p> </p><p>For more details and to verify the PowerBall results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p><p> </p><p> </p>When do South African National Lottery ticket sales close?<p>Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which takes place at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zafor more information.</p><p>You can find thehistorical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto drawshere.</p>How much does it cost to play Lotto?<p>Lotto entries cost R5 per board including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play Lotto on selected banking apps (T’s & C’s apply).</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Lotto Lotto Plus Lotto Results </p> Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 28 June 2025	查看 2044	《公民报》	2025-06-29 02:00:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193201	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for 28 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-28-June-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock / The Citizen / Cheryl Kahla</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In today’s news update, the DA has escalated tensions within the GNU, withdrawing from the National Dialogue and resolving to vote against departmental budgets for what it terms “corrupt ANC Ministers.”</p><p>Additionally, seven people were killed in a mass shooting on Saturday morning at a house in Gugulethu, Cape Town.</p><p>Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.</p>News today: 28 June 2025Leaving GNU would cause ‘coalition of chaos’, says Steenhuisen as DA escalates pressure<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-DAs-biggest-political-gamble-yet.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Leader of the DA John Steenhuisen (C) and Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille (R) hold a press conference on 28 January 2025. Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP</sup></sub><p>The Democratic Alliance (DA) has escalated tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU), withdrawing from the National Dialogue and resolving to vote against departmental budgets for what it terms “corrupt ANC Ministers.”</p><p>DA leader John Steenhuisen announced the moves on Saturday, warning that leaving the GNU would create a “coalition of chaos” but signaling his party’s growing frustration with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Leaving GNU would cause ‘coalition of chaos’, says Steenhuisen as DA escalates pressure </p> </p> </p><p>Continue readinghere</p><p> </p><p> </p>Outrage after seven people killed in mass shooting in Gugulethu<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Crime-scene-3-1-1-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Picture: iStock</sup></sub><p>Seven people were killed in a mass shooting on Saturday morning at a house in Gugulethu, Cape Town.</p><p>Police said they were alerted to the shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning.</p><p>Continue readinghere</p>Malema promises urgent aid for Mthatha flood victims, calls on the wealthy to help<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Malema-Mthatha-Floods.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>Julius Malema and King Dalindyebo addressing Mthatha flood victims. Image: EFF/X page </sup></sub><p>Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has pledged to find urgent solutions for flood victims in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, following devastating floods that have claimed lives and destroyed infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>During a visit to the region on Saturday, Malema was welcomed by King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo at Nkululekweni Palace ahead of a briefing on the flood’s impact.</p><p>Continue readinghere</p>WATCH: Dream comes true for student who managed to get Tyla as his date for his matric dance<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tyla-matric-dance.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub><sup>A dream come true: matric student Mollwane Madiba with his date, Tyla, at his matric dance. Picture: @BALUCIAGA/X</sup></sub><p>Dreams come true for those who are persistent and patient enough. These words hold true for matric student Mollwane Madiba.</p><p>After months of campaigning like a politician in election season and with a child-like conviction that was borderline delusional, Madiba’s dream of having Grammy award-winning singer Tyla as his matric dance partner came true.</p><p> </p><p>Continue readinghere</p>Springboks v Barbarians — LIVE UPDATES<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Arendse-Boks-Baabaas-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup><sub>Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse in action against the Barbarians on Saturday. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</sub></sup><p>The Springboks open their 2025 season with a match against the invitational Barbarians at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 5.10pm.</p><p>The Boks will be captained by Jesse Kriel after regular skipper Siya Kolisi was ruled out of the match with an injury.</p><p>Continue readinghere</p><p> </p>Here are five more stories of the day:Tshwane deputy mayor accused of owing R12.5 million in rental arrearsSix-year-old girl found dead near Nelspruit graveyard after four-day searchHow life has changed for Uyanda Hlangabezo after being on Big Brother MzansiPretorius’ history-making 153 helps SA finish strong on day one vs ZimAre you a young professional? Here’s how to avoid the debt trapYesterday’s News recap<p>READ HERE:Top 10 stories of the day: Kamogelo Baukudi found alive \| Floyd defends relationship with Bishop Zondo \| Eight MPs fined</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Government of national unity (GNU) John Steenhuisen Springboks (Bokke/Boks) Top 10 stories of the day </p> News today: 28 June 2025	查看 5515	《公民报》	2025-06-29 02:00:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193200	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is R500 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 28 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-Saturday-28-June-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen.</p>Daily Lotto results for 28 June 2025:<p>The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-28-220041.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>How to play Daily Lotto in SA?If you are buying a ticket in-store:Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit to pay for tickets.Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.Confirm and pay for your entry.What time is the Daily Lotto draw?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.</p>Is there a winner every day?<p>Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.</p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Play Daily Lottosection to learn more.</p><p> </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Lotto Lotto Results </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 28 June 2025	查看 2475	《公民报》	2025-06-29 02:30:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193199	有图 <p> Cheslin Kolbe and Lood de Jager were the standout performers on the day. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kolbe-Barbarians-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe produced an excellent effort against the Barbarians. Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Springboks opened their 2025 season with an emphatic 54-7 win against the Barbarians in a one-off match in a wet Cape Town on Saturday.</p><p>The Boks scored eight tries to the one by the Baabaas in a dominant performance against the invitational side.</p><p>The World Cup holders are next in action against Italy in Pretoria next Saturday.</p><p>This is how The Citizen rated the performance of the Bok players on Saturday.</p><p>Aphelele Fassi 8: He was solid in all departments. Made two kicks into space which led to tries by team-mates. Kicked well out of hand and strong under the high ball.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Time for students to manage their money better </p> </p> </p><p>Cheslin Kolbe 10: Just brilliant. He scored a try, made tackles, ran hard at the opposition, jumped high for balls, made try assists, chased kicks … man of the match!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Jesse Kriel 7: He had a quiet first half but burst into life in the second half. Made some good tackles and looked dangerous with ball in hand in space.</p><p>Damian de Allende 7: Made some tackles and carried well at times. Made good kick into space for Kurt-Lee Arendse’s second try. He also scored a try at the death.</p><p>Kurt-Lee Arendse 9: Another energetic performance by the winger. He made some great runs in space, won a breakdown penalty and scored a try. Excellent performance.</p><p>Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 6: He had some good moments, but some bad moments as well; perhaps tried too hard to impress. Won a breakdown penalty. Off in the 46th minute.</p><p> </p><p>Morne van den Berg 7: His service was quick and swift and looked to keep things ticking along nicely. Made some decent kicks, but also some poor ones. Tackled well. Off in 46th.</p><p>Jean-Luc du Preez 6: He didn’t get too many chances to show what he is capable of. Made some tackles and the odd carry, left the action early in second half.</p><p>Vincent Tshituka 7: He was excellent at the back of the lineout, taking a few throws that came his way. He also scored two tries from close range. Tackled and cleaned the rucks.</p><p>Marco van Staden 5: Like Du Preez he didn’t really get a chance to show off his skills. It was a quiet outing by the flanker, though he made a few tackles and cleaned rucks.</p><p> </p><p>Lood de Jager 9: Welcome back! He was dominant in the lineouts, winning ball and stealing ball, carried strongly and tackled superbly. He also scored a try … excellent outing.</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/Lood-Baabaas-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Lood de Jager, right, is congratulated by Neethling Fouche, during the Springboks’ match against the Barbarians. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</sub><p>Jean Kleyn 6: Like a few of his team-mates, he didn’t do anything memorable. He made the odd tackle and clean and carry, but it was a quiet performance from the big man.</p><p>Asenathi Ntlabakanye 7: A solid first outing for the Boks. He scrummed well and won a few penalties. Didn’t get much chance to carry the ball. Made some tackles.</p><p> </p><p>Malcolm Marx 8: Didn’t do anything flashy, but his lineout throwing was excellent, finding his man every time, while he scored a try and was busy in the loose play.</p><p>Ox Nche 7: Also an unusually quiet outing for the normally busy loosehead prop. He did what he had to in the scrums, but didn’t get a chance in the loose.</p><p>Bench:</p><p>Marnus van der Merwe 6: The new hooker will be pleased with his contribution, though he got few chances with ball in hand. Found his jumpers and made his tackles.</p><p> </p><p>Jan-Hendrik Wessels 6: Scrummed well in the second half and was busy in the loose, though he, too, had few chances in space. He scored a try.</p><p>Neethling Fouche 6: Like so many of his team-mates, didn’t stand out for anything in particular, but scrummed well, and was active in the loose.</p><p>Franco Mostert 6: He came on in the second half and made his tackles and carries. Didn’t really do much at lineout time.</p><p>Kwagga Smith 7: He came on for Du Preez’s HIA and then permanently later on. Was busy in the tight-loose and made a number of tackles.</p><p>Cobus Reinach 7: Continued where Van den Berg left off, with an energetic showing, that included a few good darting runs. Showed he has plenty to still offer.</p><p>Manie Libbok 7: Delivered a measured performance, with some good distribution and attacking play. Made the run that led to Arendse’s second try. Goal-kicking was spot on.</p><p>Andre Esterhuizen 7: He came on and packed down at flank, in another surprise play by Rassie Erasmus. Made some strong runs over the gain line and also popped up in the backs.</p> </p> Springbok player ratings in win against Barbarians \| The Citizen	查看 5206	《公民报》	2025-06-29 02:49:29 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193198	有图 <p> Cheslin Kolbe played a starring role for the Springboks in their emphatic 54-7 win over the BaaBaas, earning the man of the match award. </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/Cheslin-Kolbe-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe goes over for a try in their season opener against the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday night.Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe admitted that the Boks weren’t at their best, despite steamrolling the Barbarians 54-7 in their one-off non-Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.</p><p>It was the season opener for the Boks, taking on the famed invitational side, and they were looking to get off on the right foot ahead of their incoming series against Italy and Georgia over the next three weeks.</p><p>In the end it was a solid all-round effort, as they ran in eight tries to one over the BaaBaas, in tricky weather as well with rain falling over most of the game, although as Kolbe explained it wasn’t the perfect game and they have plenty to work on.</p><p>“It wasn’t the best of conditions. So I want to thank the supporters who came out in them to support the Springboks and this wonderful game,” said Kolbe after the match.</p><p>“It wasn’t the best game from us as a team, but it is a good way to start the season. I am sure there is a lot more we want to improve on, so I am just looking forward to us building on this week by week.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Springboks blitz Barbarians: Four talking points </p> </p> </p><p>“The message was clear this week. This was a Test match for us, we respect the BaaBaas coming out here, and I know they didn’t have a lot of preparation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“But all the focus was on us and making sure that we get better one percent at a time. So not the best performance, but I think we can take a lot out of tonight.”</p>Man of the match<p>Kolbe was in top form himself, scoring a first half try, while he was almost unplayable in the second, soaring high to field contestable kicks, while he stepped and broke the line on numerous occasions which saw him pick up the man of the match award.</p><p>“You don’t get a lot of opportunities out wide (in games like this), so you have to go and look for some work on the inside. But I always say you have to give credit to the guys on the inside for making it easier for us which they did today, and that allowed us to capitalise on those opportunities,” said Kolbe.</p><p>“The nines were also spot on with their kicking game, which allowed us to get into the (aerial) contest which is what the coaches want. And we have to capitalise on that and create momentum for the forwards.”</p><p> </p><p>Irish legend Peter O’Mahoney, who captained the BaaBaas in his final game before retiring, said that they had enjoyed the week in Cape Town and were proud of their effort.</p><p>“We knew it would be a very tough Test match against the double world champs. It’s always tough coming here (to South Africa) to play. You are always in for a huge physical test and the Springboks showed their class today,” said O’Mahoney.</p><p>“We showed some great moments and in the short time we have been together we have had a superb week in Cape Town, and I am incredibly proud of the boys.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town stadium Cheslin Kolbe Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> ‘It wasn’t our best game’ – Kolbe after Springboks smash BaaBaas	查看 3604	《公民报》	2025-06-29 03:06:35 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193197	有图 <p> Many consumers only realise their insurance shortcomings after experiencing a loss. </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/Short-term-insurance.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Less than 30% of South Africans have adequate short-term insurance, which means that if their homes, home contents, or cars are damaged or stolen, they must bear the cost of the damage themselves.</p><p>Tando Ngibe, spokesperson for Budget Insurance, says the company is sounding the alarm: nearly one in three South Africans who submitted claims after household break-ins in the past year were not adequately insured, often discovering painful gaps in their cover when it was already too late.</p><p>“And while this points to household cover, the reality is that the same rings true for most short-term cover. In fact, research by Quantam recently indicated that 80% of consumers with short-term insurance are underinsured by more than 50% of the value of their assets.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Why you should find funds for short-term insurance in your budget</p>Education is the missing link<p>Ngibe says education is still the missing piece where consumers are still largely uninformed when it comes to protecting their assets, with many only confronting the reality of their insurance shortcomings after experiencing a loss.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Here’s a list of what your landlord is responsible for in your rented flat </p> </p> </p><p>This comes amid rising concerns around vehicle-related crimes and increasing misunderstandings about what constitutes adequate protection.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Too many South Africans do not understand what constitutes adequate protection. For example, when it comes to vehicles, some consumers are under the false impression that warranties and service plans equal protection, but a service plan will not replace your car after it is stolen and a warranty will not help you if your car is hijacked or written off.”</p><p>Ngibe emphasises that the threat is real – and growing.</p><p>ALSO READ: Short-term insurance cover important in times of severe weather</p>Why short-term insurance is important<p>Budget Insurance’s internal data paints a stark reminder of the reason why insurance is important:</p><p> </p>Hijackings increased by 1% between 2023 and 2024;Vehicle theft, while down by 9%, remains dangerously high, with an average of 65 cars stolen per day in South Africa, according to Cartrack’s report for the third quarters of 2023 and 2024;The 13% drop in household break-ins suggests improving home security, yet 30% of those affected lacked sufficient cover.<p>“We are seeing encouraging growth in value-added products like warranties and service plans, and notably, we are also seeing fewer cancellations, which shows more consumers are thinking long-term.”</p><p>ALSO READ: How an ‘act of nature’ can affect your short-term insurance</p>Short-term insurance must be a priority<p>Ngibe is urging South Africans to review their cover, now, not after disaster strikes.</p><p>“Insurance needs to move from being an afterthought to an essential financial consideration. Understanding your cover is not just a box to tick, but a financial safety net that could determine whether you recover from a loss or not.</p><p> </p><p>“In an increasingly uncertain environment, insurance must be seen as a proactive tool for financial resilience, not a grudge purchase. As lives, vehicles and assets grow in value, so too should your understanding of how to protect them.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics insurance short-term insurance </p> Concern that less than 30% of South Africans have adequate insurance	查看 3816	《公民报》	2025-06-29 12:55:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193196	有图 <p> Based on the standard SV that replaces the SVR, only 23 SV Edition Twos are coming to South Africa as Range Rover"s indirect 20th birthday present to the Sport. </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/DSC0005.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Edition Two indirectly celebrates the Range Rover’s Sport 20th anniversary this year. Images: Charl Bosch</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Known to be vocal about celebrating its heritage with special edition models, JLR, previously known as Jaguar Land Rover, has seemingly opted for a muted tone about the Range Rover Sport’s 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary this year.</p>From criticism to success<p>Now in its third generation, the Sport’s conceptualisation as a stockier, more compact version of the full-size Range Rover has been a well-documented one with a barrage of initial criticism being flogged at it for not being a “real Range Rover”.</p><p>ALSO READ: Range Rover Sport SV returns as new limited run flagship</p><p>Admittedly, the disapproval at Solihull’s new model didn’t last long as it soon became a runaway success with global sales of almost one-million units.</p>Surprise ‘birthday’ gift<p>Although no longer the “baby Rangey” in the range, the introduction of the SV Edition Two earlier this year can be seen as JLR’s indirect birthday present to the Sport as only 23 have been approved for South Africa.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Regional Extreme Festival brings defrosting action to Red Star </p> </p> </p><p>The work of JLR’s SV Bespoke division, the Edition Two uses the regular Sport SV as a base, but with a series of bespoke exterior and interior trim pieces.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, whereas the standard SV replaces the supercharged V8 SVR, the Edition Two can be seen as the successor to the specially devised “colour” edition SVRs rolled-out in batches of 24 in 2021 as a way of celebrating South Africa’s heritage and nature.</p>For the select<p>The de facto SV model as the standard variant has quietly been removed from JLR’s price list – most likely deliberately until all 23 Edition Twos are accounted for – the arrival of the most powerful flagship Range Rover Sport ever made for the weeklong seven days came as a surprise.</p><p>Besides its SV touches, it also presented the first opportunity to sample a Range Rover with the BMW-sourced 4.4-litre mild-hybrid twin-turbo V8 that replaces the almost three-decade old AJ-V8 5.0-litre supercharged bent-eight.</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/DSC0073.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Test unit sported one of the optional appearance packages comprising a special colour called Blue Nebula Matte. </sub></p><p>Viewed on first glance, the SV Edition Two is anything but an over-the-top celebration mode as, despite its unique fixtures, SV Bespoke has been relatively selective in devising what needed to differ from the regular model.</p><p> </p><p>In the case of the test unit, the standard “look” has been substituted by one of four optional appearance packages comprising both the interior and exterior.</p>Unique exterior<p>A pack requiring only extra forking out for the colour – a hue called Blue Nebula Matte priced at R35 231- Edition Two comes furnished further with 23-inch forged gloss black alloy wheels, forged carbon fibre accents, an SV Edition Two decal on the front splitter and a painted carbon fibre bonnet.</p><p>Not stopping there, the roof receives a contrasting black finish, puddle lamps a special Edition Two animation and the bootlid a white SV logo.</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/DSC0028.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Opting for one of the four appearance packages adds 23-inch gloss black alloy wheels.</sub></p><p>Finally, the only other cost option is the Brembo brakes priced at an eye-watering R109000 that feature a blue finish on the calipers.</p><p> </p><p>As subjective as styling is, the additions add a brutish and aggressive look to a vehicle that already lacked for little in presence.</p><p>While the rear facia design remains a polarising issue as explained when sampling the D350 Dynamic HSE a few months ago, the overall execution suits the Edition Two without needing a second opinion.</p>Step into airy opulence inside<p>Inside, the bespoke touches come as the trickiest addition similar to those of the HSE.</p><p>Bar the colour and ceramic brakes, the expanded Windsor leather package, black suede roofliner and satin carbon fibre inserts require no extra forking as these all form part of the Edition Two package.</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/DSC0080-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Interior has been decked-out in Ebony and Light Cloud leather, and although airy and eye-catching, will require constant attention to keep clean.</sub></p><p>The same also applies to the SV illuminated treadplates and the slimline SV Performance seats with truly stunning forged carbon fibre rear seatbacks.</p><p>Completed by an SV Edition Two badge on the centre console lid, the main potent of content involves the colour JLR calls Ebony and Light Cloud.</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/DSC0145.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Special SV Edition Two decal has been added to the lid of the storage slot on the centre console.</sub></p><p>A finish which, admittedly, lends an airy feel compared to the usual black or grey – and which contrasts impeccably with the matte blue exterior – it nonetheless will require constant upkeeping to keep clean, the same being applicable to the piano-key black finish around the gear lever.</p><p>As impractical as the colour is, the rest of the interior remains hard to fault. Besides the fit-and-finish leaving little to fault quality-wise, the slimline heated, electric, ventilated and massaging seats offer superb comfort and support, with a further nifty touch being the illuminated paddle shifters.</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/DSC0111.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Standard 13.3-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system works well despite looking complicated at first glance.</sub></p><p>At the same time, the tricky topic that is the 13.3-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system remains easy to use and intuitive, although the lack of physical controls for the climate control, especially, will remain a burden for some.</p><p>Surprisingly, the often infuriating touch-sensitive buttons on the grippy steering wheel are not as annoying, though the opposite applies to the folding speed of the electric rear seats.</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/DSC0170.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Boot can take 647-litres of luggage with the rear seats up. </sub></p><p>Requiring patience, the completion of the process eventually results in an already massive boot being made more capacious from the regular 647-litres to 1491-litres.</p><p>Also not found lacking is rear passenger head-and-legroom, despite the standard fitting of the panoramic glass roof in the case of the former.</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/DSC0122-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Slimline SV Performance seats are heated, ventilated and with massaging functions for the front chairs.</sub></p><p>Despite being the flagship Sport variant, the test unit still sported a number of options, though not bespoke to it and available as extras on lesser models as well.</p><p>Amounting to R68797, which, amongst others included quad-zone climate control, a refrigerated centre glovebox and the cabin purification system, the SV Edition Two’s otherwise standard niceties include Adaptive Cruise Control, ambient lighting, the surround-view camera system, Head-Up Display, electrically adjustable steering wheel and the stunning 29-speaker, 1430-watt Meridian sound system.</p>Unlocking a monstor<p>Glancing with more care though reveals a conspicuous SV button located at the base of the steering wheel.</p><p>One of the biggest clues to the SV’s gains over the SVR, pressing this activates what JLR calls Dynamic Launch Mode, which will be explained soon.</p><p>At the heart of the SV, the smaller displacement BMW V8 develops 467kW/750Nm, which, represents an uptake of 44kW/50Nm over the supercharged V8.</p><p>While incrementally sounding on paper, the addition of electrification in the form of the 48-volt belt/starter generator virtually eliminates low-down lag from the get-go.</p><p>Effortless in moving the SV Edition Two’s 2485 kg, the blown-turbo, however, lacks the character of its supercharged successor, despite emitting its own burbly soundtrack.</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/DSC0131-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Edition Two touches brings forged carbon fibre inserts and forged carbon seatbacks for the front chairs.</sub></p><p>Switched to Dynamic mode, the SV’s mood changes as apart from automatically activating the sport exhaust system, the adaptive air suspension drops the overall ride height while the steering becomes heavier and the gear changes a lot faster.</p><p>The result is a brutal acceleration feel and a soundtrack that becomes raspy, angry and with a subtle hint of wastegate flutter in place of the supercharger whine.</p><p>As composed and refined as the SV feels, even in its supposed sportiest setting, the mentioned SV mode ups the ante considerably as, apart from activating the mentioned launch mode, an additional 50 Nm for a total of 800 Nm becomes available.</p><p>In the confines of Gerotek with Road Test Editor Mark Jones at the wheel, the Sport SV Edition Two completed the 0-100 km/h dash in four seconds.</p><p>Although three-tenths down on JLR’s claim with the launch control engaged, it still bettered the time set by the original SVR by a scant one-tenth of a second.</p>Smooth and effortless<p>Away from Gerotek in it, admittedly, its more common suburban habit, the SV failed to disappoint as apart, from the ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic gearbox being smooth and unobtrusive, but quick and sharp when asked, the inclusion of rear-wheel-steering makes it feel nimble and agile.</p><p>While no attempts were made to try out the Terrain Response 2’s off-road settings – Mud, Sand, Grass/Gravel/Snow and Wade – the air suspension provided a surprise of its own by being comfortable and cosseting, but not floaty or overly soft with a sudden surface change.</p><p>In fact, it ironed out imperfections so well, that the SV felt more car-like than SUV.</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/DSC0040.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>As with the last “heritage” edition based on the SVR, the Edition Two is the work of JLR’s SV Bespoke division. </sub></p><p>At the same time, the steering offers impressive feel and feedback for a vehicle of this kind, although braking was a different story as hitting the Brembo stoppers gives the Rangey’s weight up regards if travelling normally or at the speeds Mark did at Gerotek.</p><p>Unsurprisingly, fuel consumption is unlikely to be much of a consideration as the SV registered an eventual 14.1 L/100 km by the time of its return after the seven days and eventual 620 km.</p><p>Switched to Auto mode throughout the majority of its tenure, the others being Comfort, Dynamic and SV, less spirited driving prior to Gerotek saw it register a frankly more than commendable best of 11.4 L/100 km.</p>Conclusion<p>At its “as tested” price of R4191528, or R213028 more than standard with the various options included, the SV Edition Two is a thoroughly expensive birthday gift for the Range Rover Sport’s 20<sup>th</sup> no matter how you look at it.</p><p>In fact, the same amount can acquire a mid-spec full-size Range Rover or, for considerably less, the Mercedes-AMG’s GLE 63 S at R3841391 or the BMW X5 M Competition at R3281901.</p><p>Given, however, its bespoke production run, outputs and appeal of the Range Rover badge, it will prove to be a hit if not already sold-out.</p>Road Test Data<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-27-172840.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>NOW READ: SV Bespoke Range Rover Sport SVR tracks the midnight run on time</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Land Rover Motoring News Range Rover Road Tests </p> 'Celebratory' Range Rover Sport blends opulence with performance	查看 13597	《公民报》	2025-06-29 13:00:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193195	有图 <p> Deputy ministers don’t add value but that doesn’t mean they can’t. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Deputy-minister-Andrew-Whitfield.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The DA’s Andrew Whitfield was sworn in as a deputy minister on 3 July 2024 and fired on 26 June 2025. Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Deputy ministers have never really made any sense, especially with a cabinet as bloated as ours. </p><p>Name the best thing a deputy minister has done for South Africa. I’ll make it easier. Name anything a deputy minister has done for the country. You wouldn’t even know where to start.</p><p>Until he was fired, the last time you probably heard of the DA’s Andrew Whitfield (formerly deputy minister of trade and industry) was when he was appointed. ActionSA has this idea of ridding South Africa of deputy ministers. It smacks of the brilliance of improving our education system by demolishing any school with a pass rate below 90%.</p><p>Yes, our deputy ministers suck, though I think Athol Trollip may have had slightly more trouble admitting that had he held one of those seats. You know who else has sucked? Ministers! Does that mean that we sack the lot? Who’d run the country?</p><p>There’s more to saving the country than saving some rands. At some point, you’ve got to make the rands too and, used effectively, deputy ministers can facilitate that. They could do the cool work, leaving the real ministers to sign off regulations, bake fairy cakes or whatever it is that they’re supposed to do.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> WATCH: Sasco calls for immediate removal of Minister Nobuhle Nkabane </p> </p> </p>Should other deputy ministers be axed after Whitfield?<p>Should other deputy ministers be axed after Whitfield? That’s on the president. He’s the one who’s supposed to leverage this bloated cabinet to his advantage. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The size of the cabinet must be the envy of every democratic executive head in the world. Yet here we are, focused on firing one because he went away without permission. Cool. Toss him out. Now let’s get to the rest.</p><p>ALSO READ: US trip just an excuse for firing Whitfield, says political analyst</p><p>Are we going to toss the other deputy ministers too or will we have to wait for them to go to Dewetsdorp without permission? Do we have to wait until they’re given some sort of a job description? </p><p>Other than holding space, what is actually the role of deputies? If that could be defined or at least explored, that may help the country far more than saving a few bucks.</p><p> </p><p>But then we also need to get the right people in. I didn’t know that deputies needed permission to travel from the president. Assumingly Whitfield was going on some sort of business. Whatever. </p><p>He seemingly knew he had to ask for permission and when it wasn’t forthcoming, went with the silence-implies-approval route. When your party is facing accusations of arrogance, it would serve one well to you know… be less arrogant.</p><p>I guess that’s the problem with having a bloated government. Responding to colleagues’ emails may tend to get a tad tedious, especially between the 4<sup>th</sup> hole and 5<sup>th</sup> tee.</p>Deputy ministers don’t add value, but they can<p>So, do we get rid of deputy ministers? A better question would be to ask if deputy ministers add value. That’s an easy one to answer. No. However, we can extend that and ask whether deputy ministers can have value and that may be a resounding yes.</p><p> </p><p>It’s just unfortunate that in order to elicit the value from the pool of deputy ministers, we’d actually have to think about the work they’re supposed to do and, ugh, write it down, then bleh bleh, hold them accountable and, sigh, have some sort of expectations of them. That all sounds too tedious. It would just be easier to say , “we had them, they didn’t work, so let’s just can it”.</p><p>It’s this kind of creative bankruptcy that keeps us from doing awesome things as a country. If you had to get rid of everything that doesn’t work, you may be left with very little, especially in South Africa.</p><p>Why turning the things that don’t work into things that do is not an option is beyond me. It should be the first option but hey, why work at making something work when we can just dismiss it as a failed project?</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics cabinet Cyril Ramaphosa Democratic Alliance (DA) </p> Should South Africa do away with deputy ministers? \| The Citizen	查看 4547	《公民报》	2025-06-29 13:08:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193194	有图 <p> Despite not being at their best the Springboks overwhelmed the Barbarians 54-7 in their season opener in Cape Town. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sacha-FM-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action during their season opening game against the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday night.Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Stand-in Springbok captain Jesse Kriel heaped praise on the intensity of the team’s training camp in Johannesburg, that set the foundation for their thumping 54-7 season-opening win over the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday night.</p><p>The Boks weren’t even at their best, but easily dispatched the famed invitational side, chock full of experienced veterans, to get their 2025 international campaign off to a solid start.</p><p>Kriel, who was handed the captaincy reins on Friday after the Bok management decided not to risk playing Siya Kolisi who was nursing a stiff neck, explained that they were fully prepared, even for the poor weather conditions that they had to face during the match.</p><p>“I am unbelievably proud of the boys and the way we played the conditions. The rain was coming down pretty heavy at some stages, so I am really proud of the game drivers for keeping us in the right areas and the boys for playing the conditions so well,” said Kriel after the match.</p><p>“A lot of credit must go to the whole management staff and the work put into the alignment camps. With all the players scattered around the world, they help everyone be aligned when they come into (pre-season) camp. So we get straight to work.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Jesse Kriel honoured to take up Springbok captaincy for BaaBaas tussle </p> </p> </p><p>“We had a great two weeks of prep up in Joburg. I think it’s some of the toughest training I’ve been through in a Springbok camp. So the boys really worked hard up in Joburg and I think it showed in the game.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We got a few answers to what we wanted and I think we are looking good going into next week. Obviously we go back to the drawing board and start prepping for Italy.”</p>Pulled off plan<p>Utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who started at flyhalf in the game and put in an entertaining 44 minute showing before being replaced by Manie Libbok, said the team had pulled off their plan to perfection.</p><p>“It was great, there was a great atmosphere (in the stadium). We kind of stuck to what we wanted to do in terms of our structures, so it was a successful day,” explained Feinberg-Mngomezulu.</p><p>“It was a good match. It required some discipline to stick to our contestable kicking game and do our stuff. So it was a good experience, and they brought their traditional rugby, which was an awesome experience.”</p><p> </p><p>Hulking Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye made his first appearance in the green and gold in the match, starting at tighthead, put in a solid shift during his 44 minutes on the field, and although it wasn’t an official Test cap, he still admitted that it had been a special week.</p><p>“It was very special. The whole week I’ve been thinking about how wearing a Springbok jersey is something I have wanted my whole life, so to be able to do that in Cape Town was very special. The guys didn’t put a lot of pressure on me and I was just able to focus on my job,” said Ntlabakanye.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Jesse Kriel Sacha Mngomezulu Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Joburg camp laid foundation for Boks' hammering of BaaBaas, says Kriel	查看 3608	《公民报》	2025-06-29 14:28:09 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193193	有图 <p> Many students are battling to repay their debt according to a survey, showing that they need to learn how to manage their money better. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Student-manage-money.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In a time when the whole world is battling to make ends meet, it is more important than ever for students to manage their money to ensure that they reach financial success instead of financial distress.</p><p>As Youth Month comes to an end in South Africa, many students may feel they deserve to celebrate but according to a survey done by Old Mutual in partnership with South Africa’s TVET colleges, many students are battling to repay their debt, with 14% skipping classes due to financial difficulty.</p><p>This highlights the dire need for intervention, says John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual.</p><p>Although most students (72%) are confident in their ability to manage their finances, the overwhelming majority (78%) do not know how to budget properly.</p><p>Manyike says this is one of the core findings of a survey Old Mutual conducted among 727 students between the ages of 18 and 25 at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Big change for SA students who want to study in America </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: More than 560k students in South Africa in debt, many unable to graduate</p><p> </p><p> </p>Students have a budget, but do not stick to it<p>The survey found that 52% of the participating students confirmed that they have a budget, but do not always stick to it, while another 25.7% admitted that they do not have time to budget. Only 22% of the respondents managed to have a budget and stick to it.</p><p>“The survey findings show that there is a marked discrepancy between students’ perception and reality. While most students feel they are in control of their money, the fact that the majority of them do not budget properly would indicate otherwise.”</p><p>Another key standout from the survey is that 11% of a smaller sample group of 249 students have some kind of debt, with 20% of these students indicating that they are not coping with their debt. Over 14% of those surveyed said they sometimes or often miss classes due to financial difficulty, Manyike points out.</p><p>“This is one of the crucial messages that we emphasise in our training, the importance of driving down bad debt and using good debt wisely. Unfortunately, many young people feel that they do not have a good handle on their debt and need help understanding how to gain control of it.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Will South African youth achieve financial freedom? — Tomorrow’s leaders drowning in debt today</p>Only 28% of students save regularly<p>A further insight from the survey is that only 28% of respondents save regularly. “Protecting and investing your wealth is another lifelong habit that we highlight in our training. Again, students need help in this area. Many feel they do not have enough money to save or invest, but the truth is that the earlier you start on your investment journey, the better – and every little bit counts.”</p><p>While the baseline data show concerning trends in terms of budgeting, saving and debt management, the research nevertheless proves that even short interventions can build real financial capability among the youth, Manyike says.</p><p>In the pre-assessment survey, students reported being only 41% financially confident, but after the training, this figure improved to 57%.</p><p> </p><p>Similarly, only 28% of respondents said they were financially informed before the training, but afterwards 48% said they believed the training improved their financial knowledge.</p><p>“This makes a strong case for the value of financial education in helping young people make informed decisions and build financial resilience,” he says.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Money Habits students </p> Time for students to manage their money better	查看 4114	《公民报》	2025-06-29 15:00:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193192	有图 <p> President Cyril Ramaphosa is aware that Masemola as an accounting officer, faces arrest. </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/Fannie-Masemola.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Picture: Gallo Images/Beeld/Dean Vivier</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) say it is not in the process of arresting or obtaining an arrest warrant for National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola.</p><p>It is reported that Masemola could be arrested for the irregular procurement of crime intelligence buildings worth more than R120 million.</p>Masemola arrest <p>If Masemola is handcuffed, he will join Dumisani Khumalo, the head of the Crime Intelligence division within the South African Police Service (Saps) and seven others as the probe into the alleged looting of the Crime Intelligence secret service account continues.</p><p>IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed to The Citizen that they are not getting an arrest warrant for Masemola. </p><p>“We do not comment on matters under investigation. IDAC is not in the process of getting a warrant of arrest for the national police commissioner.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> 13 killed, scores injured in Mpumalanga and KZN accidents </p> </p> </p>Police response <p>Minister of police Senso Mchunu’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, said Mchunu has “noted with concern” some media reports speculating about an imminent arrest of Masemola. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“As the Ministry of Police, we have not been made aware of such an impending arrest. We have also noted the response from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption on this speculation.</p><p>“We plead with the media to avoid any speculation on this as speculation of this nature has an adverse impact on the named person and also has an effect of destabilising the work of the South African Police Service,” said Mogotsi</p>Slush fund<p>The Crime Intelligence secret service account, also known as a slush fund, is allocated more than R600 million annually, which is used to pay police informants nationwide in exchange for information about criminal syndicates and their activities.</p><p>Due to the nature of the transactions, there is little to no security of how the funds are used, City Press reported.</p><p> </p>Arrest<p>Khumalo was apprehended on Thursday at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg after what authorities described as an “extensive” investigation into the allegedly unlawful acquisition of two high-value properties.</p><p>He was granted bail of R10 000 following his arrest in connection with a R45 million corruption scandal.</p><p>The properties in question include a boutique hotel in Pretoria North, Gauteng, reportedly purchased for R22.7 million, and a commercial building in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), valued at R22.8 million.</p><p>Both acquisitions are alleged to have been made without the requisite ministerial approval.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Top Saps crime intelligence boss arrested for R45m property deals</p>‘Masemola arrest’<p>According to City Press, it has learnt from four senior security cluster sources that moves to arrest Masemola are at an advanced stage</p><p>It said the IDAC had already compiled the charges against Masemola, while another source stated that President Cyril Ramaphosa has also been informed about the ongoing issues within Saps and that Masemola, as an accounting officer, faces arrest.</p><p>“He [Masemola] might be arrested as early as next week if all goes well. The application for his arrest warrant is ready to be presented to the magistrates, and I don’t see why it would not be granted,” the source said.</p><p> </p><p>It is reported that Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel recommended that criminal charges be preferred against those involved in the procurement process of the buildings, including Masemola.</p>Charges<p>Khumalo, appointed in December 2022, appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday alongside six co-accused.</p><p>All face charges of corruption and fraud.</p><p>The co-accused are Crime Intelligence chief financial officer (CFO) Philani Lushaba, Gauteng head of Crime Intelligence Josias Lekalakala, head of the Crime Intelligence’s analysis centre Nozipho Madondo, technical support system manager in Crime Intelligence Dineo Mokwele, Sydney Gabela from the Saps’ technology service department, and Phindile Ncube, who heads the Saps vetting office.</p><p> </p>Corruption<p>In March, The Citizen reported that the recent wave of arrests within Gauteng’s police force highlighted the deep level of corruption within the Saps</p><p>In Gauteng alone, several police officers were handcuffed for various offences, including hijacking, and involvement in criminal syndicates, while other arrests included Gauteng traffic police.</p><p>NOW READ:Crime Intelligence CFO, co-accused granted bail in burglary cover-up</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corruption Editor’s Choice Fannie Masemola fraud hijacked buildings Pretoria South African Police Service </p> 'No arrest warrant for police crime boss Fannie Masemola' - IDAC	查看 5357	《公民报》	2025-06-29 15:10:43 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193191	有图 <p> White is expected to leave his role – despite having taken the Bulls to three Vodacom URC finals in four seasons and being contracted until 2027. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0902-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Johan Ackermann (Coaching Consultant) during the South Africa Academy U20 training session at Van der Stel Fields on February 05, 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Johan Ackermann, the favourite to replace Jake White as Vodacom Bulls head coach, has received another offer.</p><p>According toRapport,the former Lions coach received a contract extension offer from SA Rugby to continue his work with the Junior Springboks before news broke about White’s situation at the Bulls.</p><p>White is expected to leave his role – despite having taken the Bulls to three Vodacom URC finals in four seasons and being contracted until 2027 – following reported discontent among senior players and assistant coaches Andries Bekker and Chris Rossouw over White’s leadership.</p><p>Rapportsays the Bulls are expected to confirm White’s departure within the next two weeks.</p><p>Ackermann joined the Junior Boks as a forwards consultant in January on a six-month deal which was extended by a month to include the World Rugby U20 Championship that starts on Sunday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Jake White no longer in favour at the Bulls? — report </p> </p> </p><p>The 55-year-old had emerged as a leading candidate for the Loftus job due to his strong relationship with Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone (who he worked with at the Lions) and president Willem Strauss.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, two other big names are also in the mix.</p><p>Franco Smith, who guided the Glasgow Warriors to the 2024-25 URC title, is under contract until 2026 but is reportedly frustrated by budget constraints and foreign player rules in Scotland.</p><p>Johann van Graan, fresh off a historic treble with Bath – winning the EPCR Challenge Cup, English Premiership and Premiership Cup – has a contract until 2030 but is believed to still harbour ambitions of coaching the Bulls and eventually the Springboks.</p><p>This story was first published on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission. </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Jake White johan ackermann </p> New twist to Bulls coach saga \| The Citizen	查看 2476	《公民报》	2025-06-29 15:52:41 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193190	有图 <p> Six foreign nationals were also arrested during separate takedown operations in Bloemfontein. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fake-Goods.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Police have made another breakthrough in the fight against counterfeit goods and seized fake products valued at more than R19 million. Picture: Saps </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Police have made another breakthrough in the fight against counterfeit goods and seized fake products, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, high-end sneakers and Rolex’s valued at more than R19 million.</p><p>Six foreign nationals were also arrested during separate takedown operations in Bloemfontein on this week. </p><p>Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the operations were led by the National Counterfeit Goods Unit, with support from members of Public Order Policing (POP) in Bloemfontein, officials from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs division, brand protectors, and private security personnel.</p>Fake goods<p>Van Wyk said search and seizure warrants were executed in accordance with the Customs and Excise Act at targeted shops in the Bloemfontein CBD.</p><p>“Over the course of two days, more than 13 000 counterfeit items were confiscated that included clothing, shoes, bags, and jewellery. The majority of the seized items are imitations of high-end luxury brands.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police probe double murder in Nyanga, Cape Town </p> </p> </p><p>“Six foreign nationals were arrested for contravening the Immigration Act. One of the suspects is also facing an additional charge for resisting arrest,” van Wyk said.</p><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/2025/06/3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript></p>Illegal trade<p>Van Wyk added that Saps remains committed to disrupting and dismantling the illegal trade in counterfeit and illicit goods in order to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses, and support the South African economy.</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/Gucci.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript></p><p>NOW READ:Over R200 million worth of counterfeit goods seized at harbour in Durban</p>Durban harbour<p>Earlier this month, authorities confirmed the contents of a shipping container at Durban harbour were loaded with counterfeit brands.</p><p>Port inspectors executed a search warrant at the Roseburg container depot following a two-month investigation.</p><p> </p><p>No arrests have been made yet, but the investigation is still ongoing.</p>Luxury fake goods<p>Police first intercepted the container in April, after which samples were taken for analysis by representatives of the brand.</p><p>The items in the container ranged from high-end clothing brands to electronics and even toothpaste, with a total value of just over R13 million.</p><p>The brands in the container included Adidas, Nike, Samsung, Steve Madden, Colgate, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and more.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Counterfeit goods worth R400m seized over eight months in SA</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics bloemfontein clothes counterfeit goods fake Louis Vuitton Police Rolex Gang </p> Police seize fake Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Rolexs in Bloemfontein	查看 3491	《公民报》	2025-06-29 15:57:14 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193189	有图 <p> The Handmaid’s Tale is television’s groundhog day of utter misery. The Emmy-Award winning, six seasoned stretch of Margaret Atwood’s novel... </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Handmaid-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Dystopian future laid out in The Handmaids Tale. Picture Supplied.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Handmaid’s Tale is television’s groundhog day of utter misery. The Emmy-Award winning, six seasoned stretch of Margaret Atwood’s novel is dystopian, sure, it’s pretty well made, sure. But damn it these days it feels like the narrative’s scratched the surface of a future we should all fear. Authoritarian fanatical fascism. And it’s expletively scary.</p><p>To enjoy or be frightened with the full impact of the story, binging it is best, and right now would be the best time to start if you had not already done so. Because neatly folded and packaged inside every episode is a glimpse of the future our children, even our generation, may end up with. In many ways it’s Orwellian in its zoomed out state, but drilling deeper there’s the kick-back against feminism as misogynistic swine return women to their single purpose function – breeding.</p><p>And that’s where it starts. It ends. And it stretched to maximum effect. In A Handmaid’s Tale there are only five kinds of women: The Handmaid, The Martha (read maid and cook), The Jezebels (reserved for pleasure and prostitution) and the wives. Then there are the go-betweens like Aunt Lydia who do the cruel bidding of her penis-waving masters. It’s all pretty bizarre until you take a step back and contemplate the reality the world has baked for itself.</p>Men rule in God’s name<p>Men have gone back to rule the world in the name of God. And the tale amplifies everyone’s biggest fears. Because in Gilead, once America, it’s all about righteousness and old Testament godly anger and punishment. It’s testosterone directed at everyone else but those anointed by the Lord to lead the world to a new kind of enlightenment. And I am sure you can start drawing parallels, right here. Because there are wars being waged in the name of God by self-righteous men right now. There are laws being made that impede personal liberties in the name of safety. Is The Handmaid’s Tale the next chapter for humanity?</p><p>Also Read: ‘The Rookie’ is no amateur of a show</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Thong tales: How 6 000 thongs made history on Shaka iLembe Season 2 </p> </p> </p><p>Think about this: Reproductive rights are being rolled back in some of the world’s most developed democracies. Think MAGA. Elsewhere, it’s remained a sin. Education is being censored, first in the name of woke, and then in the name of, well, whatever else. Terms like like traditional values are hot right now, but at a stretch it could shape shift into Gilead at any time. It’s a country that wasn’t built overnight. It was constructed through fearmongering, through media distraction and through apathy.</p><p> </p><p> </p>A bent reality<p>That’s the genius of The Handmaid’s Tale. The story takes evens from history and bends them into a reality that the characters face day in and day out. And nobody’s dressed like nazis in the show. Instead, the uniforms represent piety, modesty and absolute obedience. The women are dressed like old time church aunties and men in Wall Street suits. But cross the line, and you’ll hang from the wall.</p><p>The show is grim, and it’s frustrating because there can be no winners here. It’s war in the name of the Creator and the cruelty of desperate men who believe in their own salvation. It’s a rebellion against the hyper-feminism of the previous century where generations of men felt and became emaciated and today, possibly struggle with their own identities, Is The Handmaid’s Tale the outcome of this role confusion? Andrew Tate may think so. And it could be the consequence of unchecked undercurrents.</p><p>But these are only some of the reasons and the questions that humanity should ask of itself today. And this is the reason that you should watch A Handmaid’s Tale, binge it, understand it, and be frightened by the proximity of a reality not dissimilar to its dystopia and social myopia.</p><p>Also Read: Film extraordinary: Bono’s Stories of Surrender</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Series Showmax TV shows </p> Dire Warnings of TV's Handmaid’s Tale \| The Citizen	查看 4442	《公民报》	2025-06-29 16:01:07 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193188	有图 <p> Reading is the new sexy, books are back, and they’re printed, from bookstores. Over the past few years people have... </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Reading-Is-The-New-Sexy-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Reading books is the new sexy. Picture Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Reading is the new sexy, books are back, and they’re printed, from bookstores. Over the past few years people have started shelving devices and reverted to turning pages. Social media’s full of it with channels like Book Tok and even Instagram turning the well read into sexy, cultural winners. Reading is no longer just a pastime, it’s becoming cultural currency and it’s hot.</p><p>A recent article in The Guardian reported that Gen Z is “flocking to physical books and libraries,” with print books making up 80% of their purchases. Libraries are suddenly popular again, with a 71% increase in foot traffic from young people. They are checking out Jane Austen and Zadie Smith with the same enthusiasm they reserve for the latest Sabrina Carpenter album. Books are no longer just something to read. Literature seems to have become an accessory to trend.</p><p>Sylvia de Wet, Publishing Director at Penguin Random House South Africa, said the resurgence is tied to a larger cultural change. “We’re seeing a broader cultural return to tactile, meaningful experiences, and books are at the heart of that shift,” she said. “In a world saturated with digital media, reading offers something both grounding and enriching. For many South Africans, books have become lifestyle statements and a form of self-expression.”</p>Larger cultural change<p>This isn’t just about what’s on the page, either. Covers matter a lot in a society obsessed with visual appeal. Readers are posing with their current reads like fashion accessories, and it’s not by accident. “It goes back to the aesthetic of how books look and feel,” said Kelly Ansara, Marketing and Publicity Director at Jonathan Ball Publishers. “Do you feel cool pulling this book out at a trendy bar with a cocktail or coffee shop? It all goes back to how the book looks. But will you also look cute, smart or professional?”</p><p>Also Read: Chris Carter’s ‘Death Watcher’: Unputdownable</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA Literary Awards extend submission date, calls for more submissions in indigenous languages </p> </p> </p><p>Online magazine Rowdy called it “a sexy renaissance,” with readers turning to romance, fantasy and even classic literature. The visual language of reading has changed. BookTok is awash with soft pastel spines, annotated page flips, and tear-streaked reaction videos. And it’s moving books.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ansara said genre fiction and fantasy are seeing the biggest gains. “Readers aren’t afraid of chunky reads or heavy subjects, but they do want to escape sometimes and read fun romance or easy beach read thrillers,” she said. “However, we still see the big sales in local political biographies or current affairs books. Non-fiction still is the biggest seller in the South African market.”</p>Non-fiction a mainstay in reading<p>De Wet added that nonfiction remains a mainstay, but fiction is fighting back in all the right ways. “Escapism remains a powerful driver,” she said. “Irma Joubert’s sweeping historical novels, Jackie Phamotse’s emotionally charged dramas, Sven Axelrad’s whimsical and wildly original narratives, and Martin Steyn and Leon van Nierop’s pulse-racing thrillers all show how deeply readers continue to embrace historical fiction, romance, crime and suspense.”</p><p>It’s not just what readers are reading, it’s how they’re reading. Social media has fused style and substance. “Readers are no longer passive receivers of content,” said de Wet. “They write online book reviews, participate in online book discussions, and actively promote the authors and books they love. It becomes part of their own image and identity.”</p><p>Authors are also being packaged as cultural figures, not just writers. “An author is no longer just a name on a cover. They’re a voice, a personality and often a cultural influencer,” said de Wet.</p><p> </p>Bookish Cool is amplified by aesthetics<p>According to Rowdy Magazine, this rise in “bookish cool” isn’t new. It has beginnings in past literary movements but is now amplified by aesthetics. The article also noted an 8.2% jump in global book sales in 2020, a trend that’s kept steady. The aesthetic angle is important, but so is identity. “Books also bring the look and feel of aesthetic, so be it expensive designer books, or buckled paperbacks,” said Ansara. “People are using books to find identity or sense of self, and to connect with others.”</p><p>This visibility has translated into sales. At Penguin Random House SA, de Wet said they’ve “seen growth in key categories,” with international fiction like Jojo Moyes still going strong, and local favourites like Antjie Krog’s Blood’s Inner Rhyme and Tom Eaton’s An Act of Murder drawing readers across the board.</p><p>Ansara noted that South African fiction sales follow different rules than international ones, and while trends like dragons and enemies-to-lovers romances dominate BookTok abroad, the local market has its own rhythm. “We have only just stuck to our publishing values that lean neither left nor right,” she said.</p><p>For publishers, it means adapting. De Wet said discoverability is now digital-first. “BookTok, Instagram and other social media have become important pathways into reading communities, particularly for younger audiences. We’re leaning into these channels while still nurturing traditional bookselling partnerships,” she said.</p><p> </p><p>Now Read: Muse in motion: Louisa Treger redefines the creative spark </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Arts And Books books reading </p> Reading books is the new sexy \| The Citizen	查看 5925	《公民报》	2025-06-29 16:02:00 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193187	有图 <p> Ever since the Tamagotchi virtual pet was launched in the late 90s, humankind’s relationship with machines and technology has slowly... </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/iStock-1463687721.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Can a chatbot heal emotions? Picture IStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Ever since the Tamagotchi virtual pet was launched in the late 90s, humankind’s relationship with machines and technology has slowly ramped up to where we are today. In a world where binary code controls almost every action and reaction, the way we communicate has changed. We either talk to one another through machines or cut out people completely and chinwag with chatbots. And it’s everywhere.</p><p>Mental health support has joined the autotune queue. Generative artificial intelligence tools programmed in the therapeutic space deliver quick access, affordability and machine empathy on demand. Virtual assistants like Woebot and Wysa reach out their virtual hands of measurement and method. These platforms track moods; prompt reflective moments and dish out neatly packaged advice dug deep from within its code. Their appeal is obvious, said medical doctor and psychologist Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys. “They’re anonymous, instant and never overbooked.”</p>AI-based chatbots significantly reduced symptoms of depression <p>A review published in 2023 saw a study that considered more than 7000 academic records, narrowed them down to 35 studies and came to interesting conclusions. It found that AI-based chatbots significantly reduced symptoms of depression and distress, especially when embedded into instant messaging apps. While results were promising for clinically diagnosed patients and elderly users who may teeter on the edge of mental wellness, the same review noted that the technology didn’t significantly improve broader psychological well-being.</p><p>Also Read: Love hurts: Seven common sex injuries</p><p>Relief, yes. Recovery not so much said Dr Redelinghuys. “The usefulness of technology should not be confused with therapeutic depth,” he said. “There’s value in having something to turn to in moments of need but that doesn’t make it therapy. Therapy is relational. It’s anchored in nuance and emotional feedback, which a machine just doesn’t have.” Emotional intelligence is still a human trait and while a computer or an app can pretend to understand, it does not and cannot process grief, shame or longing. “It can’t notice when someone’s about to cry but doesn’t. It won’t pause, adjust tone or sit in silence when silence says more than words,” said Dr Redelinghuys.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA startup joins Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 9 as AI innovators get boost </p> </p> </p>AI can’t notice when someone’s about to cry<p>A review done by the University of California in 2019 explored how AI could predict and classify mental health issues using everything from electronic health records and brain imaging to smartphone data and social media activity. The findings showed strong predictive capabilities, but limitations in scale and applicability. Most of the underlying studies were small, and there is a risk of generalisation while mental health is, well, unique to an individual.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Human therapists adapt on go based on patient input, said Dr Redelinghuys. “Humans pick up what’s not being said, read body language and know when to sit back or take note. A machine can’t go beyond what it was programmed to do. It can learn language, it can talk back, but it can’t feel you. “Therapy is a process that involves building a relationship with someone who gets to know you over time. Support isn’t always about saying the right thing because it or you are hardwired to do so. Sometimes it’s about sitting with someone in discomfort until they find their own way through.”</p>Healing is not plug-and-play<p>Remember, said Dr Redelinghuys, healing is not a plug-and-play device. The role of AI can be supportive and even provide a measure of comfort, he said. “But it cannot replace humanness.”</p><p>Online, opinions vary on channels like Reddit. Some users report positive outcomes with chatbots, especially in managing day-to-day anxiety or spirals. Others use them for mood tracking; diary prompts and even crisis moments. But those dealing with trauma, identity confusion or challenging emotional issues often find AI support limited and, as one user called it, emotionally sterile. “Uncoded or human therapists come with ethical standards, formal training and legal responsibilities. They are accountable,” said Dr Redelinghuys. “Chatbots and their programmers are not held to answer. Confidentiality might be implied, but there are no professional boards or licensing bodies governing a chatbot’s conduct. Data privacy is a real concern.”</p><p>Now Read: Doing Niksen; the art of nothingness</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Artificial Intelligence (AI) mental health </p> Will AI replace your psychologist? \| The Citizen	查看 5165	《公民报》	2025-06-29 16:02:57 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193186	有图 <p> Celebrated and award-winning songwriter Jann Klose has always been a lone-ranger kind of word and song man. He’s collaborated before,... </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Jann-Klose-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Jann Klose’s new single is fresh and joyful. Picture Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Celebrated and award-winning songwriter Jann Klose has always been a lone-ranger kind of word and song man. He’s collaborated before, but his new single When I’m With You, released last month, marked the first time that he opened creative floodgates and allowed someone else in to share his entire process.</p><p>That certain someone was Everett Bradley of Bon Jovi. It’s where friendship, openness to mutual influence and talent intersected to create an upbeat tune of multiple layers and universal appeal, while still making a listener feel like the music is talking to them, individually.</p><p>“I used to write everything by myself,” Klose said. “I didn’t want anyone else touching it. But this was different. Everett’s a close friend. He started the session with a groove, not lyrics, and that opened something up.”</p>A partnership that ‘opened something up’<p>The two had played in the same music circles in New York for years before finally working together. When they did, it turned into more than just a writing session. “We’ve both got enough childhood trauma to fill a library,” Klose said. “That kind of honesty made it feel safe to go deep. We just spoke openly and let the music follow.”</p><p>Also Read: Film extraordinary: Bono’s Stories of Surrender</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> DJ goes haute: Uncle Waffles slays at Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Paris show </p> </p> </p><p>The track reflects this sentiment. “It’s not about being in love,” he said. “It’s about connection. For me, I thought of my best friend. But it could be anyone. It could be someone who makes you feel seen, who doesn’t judge you.” The song, he said, is also a reaction to the way people have stopped paying attention to each other. “We live on our phones. Everyone’s staring down all day. There’s very little actual presence anymore,” he said. “Music still cuts through that. It reaches people in a different way.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p>Many artists believe music can change the world, or the world within. “I don’t know if it can fix anything. But I know it helps me. It helps people feel something. And maybe that’s enough. Because you don’t fix the world in one go. You fix things between people. One conversation, one connection at a time.”</p>It’s not charcoal music<p>Bradley also produced the track and directed arrangements to a sound that feels fresh without turning it into charcoal music; overdone and overcooked. “It’s the kind of track that feels personal, even while it’s playing loud,” Klose said. The single was recorded in New York with a team of musicians Klose has worked with before.</p><p>The idea of writing with someone else wasn’t always on the cards. Klose didn’t want to ever really do it. “I didn’t trust it,” he said. “I was worried someone would run off with my idea or it just wouldn’t come out the way I wanted. But that changed when I came back to South Africa in 2016. I was part of a writing camp, and it was the first time I really let other people into my writing.” He then collaborated with artists like Karin Zoid, Amanda Black, Tamara Dey and Zion. “I think it was the space, or maybe I was just ready. I dropped the fear and realised the music could actually be better with other people in the room.”</p>Making music is stressful<p>With a partner or not, said Klose, creating new music is always stressful. “Every time it’s nerve-wracking,” he said. “Someone’s always going to say it should’ve been produced differently, or you should’ve sung it another way. But you’ve got to let that go. At some point, you just back yourself.”</p><p> </p><p>Klose grew up in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and the United States and has released seven albums and two EPs. His music has featured in Greetings from Tim Buckley, One Little Finger, and MTV Cribs, and he’s shared stages with John Oates, Pat Benatar, Suzanne Vega and The Yardbirds amongst others.</p><p>Now Read: Guy Buttery’s ‘Orchestrations’ is a musical meditation</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics music Rock n Roll song </p> Songwriter Jann Klose collabs in joyful melody \| The Citizen	查看 4439	《公民报》	2025-06-29 16:03:53 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193185	有图 <p> The young batter continued his remarkable rise in world cricket by smashing an excellent century against Zimbabwe. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pretorius-Proteas-Zim-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Lhuan-dre Pretorius, seen here in action for the Titans, scored a century on debut for the Proteas on Saturday. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Lhuan-dre Pretorius said his swashbuckling century was “just the beginning” following the Proteas batter becoming the youngest South African to score a century on debut on Saturday.</p><p>Pretorius, at just 19 years and 93 days old, surpassed Graeme Pollock (19 years and 318 days old, achieved in 1963) as the youngest South African to score a hundred on debut.</p><p>Pretorius smashed 153 on day one of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday to help the Proteas close the day on 418/9.</p>‘Amazing’<p>Corbin Bosch also hit an excellent century batting lower down the order, while another debutant, Dewald Brevis, made 51 off 41 balls.</p><p>The young Pretorius said he was grateful to go past the record set by Pollock all those years ago.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Proteas firmly in control after day two of first Test against Zimbabwe </p> </p> </p><p>“I’m grateful, it’s amazing,” said the youngster who came to prominence during this year’s SA20 competition. He backed up that showing by scoring plenty of runs in the domestic four-day competition, which helped get him selected for this Test series in Zimbabwe.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“It’s a dream come true,” he added about scoring a century on debut.</p><p>“I also got a message from AB (de Villiers), who said ‘well batted’. I’m lost for words actually.”</p><p>Asked what his message would be for any other youngsters starting out their cricketing careers, Pretorius said: “Just to back yourself, be mentally strong, trust your game, trust the people around you who help you. And then also, it’s about hard work, discipline, the things off the field that you carry into the game.”</p><p>Pretorius came to the crease with the Proteas in trouble early in their first innings at 23/3.</p><p> </p>‘Play with a smile’<p>“It was doing a bit, the situation was tough, but when you’re playing for your country you must embrace the moment,” said the left-hander.</p><p>“I tried to enjoy it out there and play with a smile on my face. I love batting and hope I can do it again and again. This is just the beginning.”</p><p>Pretorius added the Proteas were now in a strong position in the Test going into day two.</p><p>“This is definitely where we want to be after day one. They bowled well early on, so we had to absorb some pressure, but it got nice to bat later in the day. It also started turning which is good for us, but there’s also a lot of bounce, and we’ve got some pace as well.”</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Proteas cricket team </p> 'Just the beginning,' says Pretorius after hitting 153 on debut for Proteas \| The Citizen	查看 3029	《公民报》	2025-06-29 16:08:43 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word
3193184	有图 <p> Ekurhuleni firefighters responded to the fire incident at Arla Park Extension 3 in Nigel at about 3am on Sunday morning. </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/Ekurhuleni-Shack-fire.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>A multi-roomed shack was fully engulfed in flames. Picture: Ekurhuleni Emergency Services. </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 22-year-old man and a little baby have died in a shack fire in Ekurhuleni, on the East Rand.</p><p>Ekurhuleni firefighters responded to the fire incident at Arla Park Extension 3 in Nigel at about 3am on Sunday morning.</p>Shack fire<p>Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson Maswazi Mdluli stated that upon arrival at the scene, they found a multi-roomed shack fully engulfed in flames, with the community assisting in extinguishing the fire.</p><p>Mdluli said after the flames were extinguished, firefighters began search and recovery efforts as there were concerns that there may be casualties trapped inside.</p>Bodies<p>Two bodies were discovered in the burnt remains of the shack. The victims were identified as a 22-year-old male and a 2-year-old baby, both of whom were burned beyond recognition.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police rescue kidnapped man in Germiston, two arrested </p> </p> </p><p>“An 8-year-old child managed to escape with minor burns and was taken to Pholosong Hospital for medical treatment. The two deceased individuals were pronounced dead at the scene by Gauteng Medical Services, Mdluli said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Man dies after fire guts shack in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni</p>Warning<p>Mdluli said fire safety officials and police will continue to investigate the possible cause of the fire.</p><p>“Communities are reminded to use heating appliances with caution during this winter as many of these incidents can be avoided by making sure that all these heating and lighting devices are attended to when in use”.</p>Palm Ridge fire<p>Last month, a man, believed to be 55 years old, died in a shack fire in Ekurhuleni.</p><p> </p><p>It is understood that a blaze broke out in Palm Ridge, on the East Rand.</p><p>Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson Katlego Mphalele said they received a call about the blaze just before midnight.</p><p>“At approximately 23:39 pm, our call centre received a distress call and dispatched two fire stations (3 and 4) to the scene at No 16050 Manyovu Avenue Extension 9, Palm Ridge. Upon arrival, firefighters found a one-room shack fully engulfed in flames.</p><p>“Firefighting efforts were immediately initiated, and the fire was successfully brought under control. A search operation commenced after extinguishing the flames, leading to the discovery of a charred body in the room. The body is believed to be that of a 55-year-old male, the occupant of the shack,” Mphalele said.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: 13 killed, scores injured in Mpumalanga and KZN accidents</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City of Ekurhuleni(COE) Ekurhuleni emergency services Fire shack fire shacks </p> Man and baby killed in shack fire, in Nigel Ekurhuleni	查看 3225	《公民报》	2025-06-29 16:38:34 2025-06-29 22:41:55	word

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