Author: Lourens Botes

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Oct, 6 2025

Sevilla Stuns Barcelona 4-1 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Ending Unbeaten Run

Sevilla FC stunned FC Barcelona 4-1 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Oct 5, 2025, ending the Catalans' unbeaten start and delivering the Andalusians their first win over Barca in over a decade.
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Oct, 6 2025

Ozekhome Blames Buhari for Tinubu's 'Yorubanisation' of Govt

Senior Advocate Mike Ozekhome blames ex‑President Buhari for setting an ethnic‑favoritism template now echoed by Bola Tinubu, sparking debate on representation in Nigeria.
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Oct, 6 2025

Genoa's 2-0 win over Monza lifts club to sixth place in Serie A

Genoa's 2-0 win over Monza at Luigi Ferraris lifts them to sixth in Serie A, while Monza stays anchored at the bottom of the table.
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Oct, 5 2025

Ipswich Town beats Norwich City 3-1 in East Anglian derby at Portman Road

Ipswich Town stunned Norwich City 3-1 in the East Anglian derby at Portman Road, boosting their promotion push while Norwich faces a tough road ahead.
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Oct, 5 2025

Levante Upsets Oviedo 2-0 in LaLiga Round 8 at Carlos Tartiere

Levante UD beat Real Oviedo 2-0 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere, moving to 12th in LaLiga. Goals by Carlos Álvarez and Etta Eyong seal vital three points.
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Oct, 3 2025

122 Arrested in Odisha Police Recruitment Scam Ahead of CPSE 2024

Odisha police busted a ₹25 lakh per candidate bribery ring targeting the CPSE 2024 Sub‑Inspector exam, arresting 122 people and postponing the test.
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Oct, 1 2025

SASSA Announces October 2025 Grant Dates and R10 Increase for Millions

SASSA sets October 2025 grant dates, adds R10 to all payouts, and rolls out biometric enrollment. Beneficiaries get clear schedules and fraud‑prevention tips.
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Sep, 30 2025

Kansas Medicaid Overhaul Triggers Rural Hospital Funding Push After OBBBA

Kansas Medicaid overhaul under the OBBBA spurs a $1 billion Rural Health Transformation fund, but hospital leaders fear cuts may outpace aid. Key players include Senator Jerry Moran and Gov. Laura Kelly.
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Sep, 29 2025

Sassuolo Thrash Udinese 3-1 at Home, Leap Up Serie A Table

Sassuolo beat Udinese 3‑1 at the MAPEI Stadium, boosting their Serie A hopes while exposing Udinese’s early‑half defensive woes.
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Sep, 27 2025

R124 Million PowerBall Jackpot Claimed on 5 August 2025

A single ticket hit the R124.6 million PowerBall jackpot in South Africa on 5 August 2025. The winning numbers were 10‑32‑34‑40‑48 with PowerBall 14, while PowerBall Plus came up 01‑02‑07‑43‑45 (PowerBall 02). The draw was held at 9 pm, and ITHUBA confirmed the win across its channels, reminding players to gamble responsibly.
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Sep, 27 2025

Espanyol Favored to Edge Girona in La Liga Showdown – Prediction & Betting Tips

Girona host Espanyol on September 26, 2025, in a La Liga clash that could decide the fate of a bottom‑placed side and a top‑four hopeful. Girona have yet to win a match, conceding 16 goals, while Espanyol sit comfortably in the top four after a resilient start. Head‑to‑head stats tilt slightly toward Girona, but recent form and defensive frailties make Espanyol the slight favorites. Expect a low‑scoring encounter, with experts tipping a 1‑2 or 0‑1 result. Betting tips focus on Espanyol scoring at least once and an under‑2.5‑goals market.
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Sep, 26 2025

Carlos Alcariz Battles Ankle Injury to Beat Sebastian Baez at Japan Open

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz survived a left‑ankle twist in his Japan Open debut, edging out Sebastian Baez 6‑4, 6‑2. The Spanish star fell early, but medical staff cleared him and he pressed on. He said a "warrior mentality" helped him finish strong, moving into the third round as he eyes an eighth title of 2025. Recovery will be key before his next match.