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  SARS Launches 2024 eFiling Tax Season with Enhanced Features and Auto Assessments

  The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has kicked off the 2024 eFiling tax season, running from July 1 to November 23, with a streamlined system, including a new 'Auto Assessment' feature. Taxpayers are urged to file early to avoid penalties, and can use the SARS MobiApp for convenience. SARS extended their hours and warned about scams.

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  UN Secretary-General Calls for Calm Amid Escalating Violence and Unrest in Haiti

  UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for calm and restraint in Haiti as the country grapples with escalating gang violence and instability. With reports of numerous casualties and widespread looting, the situation has severely deteriorated. The UN is actively working to support the Haitian government and provide humanitarian aid to those affected.

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  Venezuela and Canada's Copa America Showdown Ends in Dramatic Shootout

  In the Copa America knockout round, Venezuela faced Canada in a dramatic match at AT&T Stadium, Texas. Both teams had remarkable journeys leading up to this match, with Venezuela winning against Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica, and Canada bouncing back from early setbacks. The game ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Canada advancing.

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  President Ruto Halts SRC-Recommended Salary Hikes Amid Fiscal Concerns

  In a decisive move, President William Ruto has instructed the National Treasury to revisit the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's notice on state officer salary hikes. This comes against the backdrop of withdrawn Finance Bill, 2024, and rising fiscal worries. The Public Service ministry has also declined, underlining an already strained wage bill.

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  Turkish Football Star Merih Demiral Banned for Nationalist Gesture During Euro 2024

  Turkish footballer Merih Demiral has been suspended by UEFA for two matches due to a nationalist gesture made during the Türkiye-Austria Euro 2024 elimination match. The gesture, associated with the Gray Wolves, led to an investigation and a ban for bringing the sport into disrepute. The Turkish Football Federation argued it was a traditional symbol.