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‘There is always a plan for the next bet’: A young man’s journey through gambling addiction
35+ min ago (1544+ words) A young South African shares his personal battle with gambling addiction. Image: Google Gemini AI generated image A young South African shares his harrowing experience with gambling addiction, highlighting the financial and emotional toll it takes on individuals and families…...
National Gambling Board warns against gambling as a financial solution
40+ min ago (1084+ words) NGB acting chief executive officer Lungile Dukwana THE National Gambling Board (NGB) warns South Africans, particularly those aged 25 to 34, against relying on gambling as a means to supplement income. Recent research highlights the increasing prevalence of problem gambling in this…...
Financial insecurity and ‘quick wins’ fuels gambling addiction in South African youth
50+ min ago (584+ words) THE South African Responsible Gambling Foundation highlights the alarming rise in gambling among young adults, driven by financial insecurity and the allure of quick winnings. Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, executive director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, said people aged between…...
Reflections on leadership: Stories from Nelson Mandela's life
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (1190+ words) Author Linda Zama, second from left, with fellow panellists at the launch of her book Beyond the Icon at the Homecoming Centre of the District Six Museum in Cape Town on Saturday. From left: Lumko Sifumba, Zama, Dr Iqbal Survé,…...
Residents without power as strong winds damage eThekwini's electricity infrastructure
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (323+ words) Tree branches were among the debris that damaged power lines and caused outages across several eThekwini communities. Residents in 15 areas of the eThekwini Municipality were left without electricity after strong winds on Saturday afternoon damaged overhead electricity infrastructure and caused…...
South African builds world champs confidence as Cherop edges Xaba in Tshwane thriller
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (584+ words) Kenyan Doreen Cherop outsprinted defending champion Glenrose Xaba in the closing stages of the race to take the Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10K on Sunday. Kenyan Doreen Cherop produced another late-race masterclass to edge defending champion Glenrose Xaba in a…...
Rassie Erasmus backs referee call as All Blacks scrum swings Ellis Park Test
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (458+ words) Springbok fullback Damian Willemse collects a high kick under immense pressure on Saturday. He was one of the handful outstanding Boks in a losing cause against the All Blacks. The Springboks were in control, had the All Blacks pinned back…...
Transnet under fire over R824m Richards Bay tender investigation
1+ day, 40+ min ago (773+ words) Labour and civil society organisation Professionals and Labour Civil Organisation of South Africa (Placosa) has accused Transnet of failing to properly investigate alleged corruption and procurement collusion surrounding R824 million worth of materials-handling equipment contracts at its Richards Bay port operations....
Ramaphosa turns accountability into a legal maze
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1529+ words) 1008632442__20260517__0 The President’s latest challenge to evidence leader Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC is part of a wider pattern of legal battles that have repeatedly delayed scrutiny of the Phala Phala saga. There is a peculiar constitutionalism that awakens near personal danger....
Safa must build on Hugo Broos’ legacy, not undo it by going backwards
2+ day, 31+ min ago (625+ words) Safa must resist turning to Molefi Ntseki as a short-term fix and instead appoint an experienced coach capable of building on Broos’ progress. Picture: BackpagePix Safa are their own worst enemies. Instead of building on the foundation laid by former…...