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What do Elon Musk and Mr Bean have in common?

By TheSouthAfrican.com 21-06-23 18:44

Twitter CEO Elon Musk and Rowan Atkinson, famous for his role as ‘Mr Bean’, have more in common than you might expect: Both crashed a McLaren F1. Atkinson bought a McLaren F1, once the world’s fastest car, in 1997 and in an interview with GQ in 2022 duly said it was the favourite whip he owned. ALSO […]

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Where are they now? SA rugby commentator Hugh Bladen

By TheSouthAfrican.com 21-06-23 18:38

Veteran rugby commentator Hugh Bladen is healthy and in good spirits after suffering two strokes back in October 2021. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The 78-year-old legend recently moved to Cape Town with his wife to stay with his daughter after his health scare. According to The South African’s Mubeen Mohamed, in a recent interview […]

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Here is what we know about the missing Titanic submersible

By Corné van Zyl 21-06-23 18:31

The submersible carrying five people to see the remains of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean is still missing despite a massive search operation. HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE On Wednesday, the Ocean Gate Expeditions confirmed that sounds had been emitted in the search area where the Titan submersible […]

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Forget Europe, young footballers now seek Saudi Arabia move

By Eliot Mahlase 21-06-23 18:15

Many footballer fans are wondering why hundreds of footballers are seeking a move to the league in Saudi Arabia. Huge salaries are attracting top footballers in Europe to the Gulf kingdom. Ever since the World Cup was announced to be staged in Qatar, we’ve seen an increase number of top players joining Middle East teams. Many of […]

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Michael Jackson’s moonwalk fedora up for auction: Got R2 million?

By AFP 21-06-23 17:40

The black fedora worn by pop superstar Michael Jackson just before he dazzled the world with his moonwalk dance for the first time will be up for grabs in September during a Paris auction of music memorabilia. ALSO READ | Elton John, Guns N’ Roses take to the stage as Glastonbury Festival opens The King of Pop […]

Conserving rhinos is about more than just stopping poachers

Poacher, Freedom Ndlovu handed a 32-year sentence for offences

By Storm Simpson 21-06-23 17:09

A 32-year-old poacher, Freedom Siyabonga Ndlovu, was sentenced to 32 years of direct imprisonment for offences related to poaching by the Skukuza Regional Court. The accused had a hand in the killing of three rhinos. READ: Missing woman found in drain, ex-husband charged with murder RHINO POACHER SENTENCED Ndlovu was convicted of trespassing in Skukuza National […]

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Rugby World Cup 2.0? Springboks to enter new tournament in 2026!

By Dean Boyle 21-06-23 16:34

Springboks rugby, and world rugby as we know it, is about to change for good. There is a new global tournament that has reportedly just been finalized. MUST READ: RASSIE ERASMUS NAMES TWO SURPRISE SPRINGBOKS CAPTAIN CANDIDATES – REPORT The North and South are set to unite from 2026 for the World League, according to PlanetRugby. The […]

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Another bag secured: Trevor Noah collaborates with Spotify

By More Mabandi 21-06-23 15:30

In addition to becoming the number 1 podcast publisher in the US and many other countries, Spotify has launched a new Original Podcast with famed comedian Trevor Noah. The weekly podcast aims to offer a distinctive viewpoint on the day’s hottest and most interesting issues by fusing Trevor Noah’s wit and humour with his global perspective. His […]

Gautrain refutes claim that it is doing away with housing allowances

By Nokwanda Ncwane 21-06-23 14:39

Bombela Operating Company which operates the Gautrain has denied that it is scrapping housing allowances for workers as alleged by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). Last week, NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said the company also wants to abolish the housing allowance which enables workers to access housing. GAUTRAIN DENIES SCRAPPING HOUSING ALLOWANCE […]

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Moroccan filmmakers shines at Cannes Film Festival

By AFP 21-06-23 14:19

A new, young generation of Moroccan filmmakers last month stepped into the limelight to make its debut at France’s Cannes Film Festival — snatching three prestigious awards. “The Moroccan films screened at Cannes represent some of the best in the history of cinema in Morocco,” said film critic Bilal Marmid, who covered the two-week festival […]

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Thabo Bester: SAPS slams claims SMS led top cop to suicide

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 21-06-23 14:03

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has denied reports suggesting that one of the investigators in the rapist and murder Thabo Bester escape case committed suicide shortly after receiving an SMS. On 5 June, Brigadier Jackson Mkhaulesi was found in his car in Bloemfontein with a gunshot wound. He was buried on Sunday, 18 June. […]

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FAQ: SARS tax season – What must I do if I owe SARS money?

By Garrin Lambley 21-06-23 13:47

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the start of this year’s tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African […]

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Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: Five talking points

By AFP 21-06-23 13:34

Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September. While only Egypt, with a record seven titles, have been more successful in the continental showpiece, Cameroon must win at home against Burundi to be certain of qualifying. ALSO READ: Amajimbos thumped […]

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List of every Springbok captain in history

By Garrin Lambley 21-06-23 12:45

H.H. Castens was captain for the Springboks on 30 July 1891 in their first ever Test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. ALSO READ | Change in venue for U18 Craven Week Felix and Morné du Plessis are the only father-son combination to have captained South Africa. John Smit […]

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Rescuers detect ‘underwater noises’ in hunt for missing Titanic sub

By AFP 21-06-23 11:16

Rescuers searching for a missing tourist submersible near the wreck of the Titanic have detected “underwater noises” in the search area, the US Coast Guard said on Wednesday, with oxygen for the five on board rapidly running out more than two days after they lost contact. MUST READ | List of every Springbok captain in history All communication was lost […]

Is your child in home school? Here’s what you need to know

By Thabo Baloyi 21-06-23 10:54

Parents and other stakeholders in the basic education sector have expressed their concern over proposed changes to the current schooling system, which some say will have an adverse effect on homeschooling in South Africa. Corporal punishment still prevalent in SA schools and homes Dr Nandi and Thabo Bester BEATEN up by authorities – report WHAT […]

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Inquest opened into death of Tina Joemat-Pettersson – here’s why

By Storm Simpson 21-06-23 10:23

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has opened an inquest docket related to Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death. This means it is likely that the late Member of Parliament (MP) did not die from natural causes. However, inquests are opened when the police do not suspect foul play at the time of death. READ: Tina Joemat-Pettersson passes away AUTOPSY […]

SIU exploring legal options after court rules in favour of Mabuyane

By Nokwanda Ncwane 20-06-23 19:57

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering all legal options available following the interim interdict granted to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane regarding the probe on his academic qualifications from University of Fort Hare. On Tuesday, 20 June, the Eastern Cape High Court in Bisho handed down an order that the probe on Mabuyane’s […]

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School boys wear skirts in protest of ‘no shorts’ policy

By Sinothando Siyolo 20-06-23 19:51

School boys in Wales expressed their dissatisfaction with the “no shorts” policy during a recent heatwave in the country. The pupils went to school wearing skirts. IT WAS TOO HOT TO WEAR TROUSERS The temperatures were firmly above 25C (77F) across much of the United Kingdom (UK), according to Dailymail. The pupil’s parents supported their children’s demonstration […]

Vote tensions in DR Congo few months ahead of election

By AFP 20-06-23 19:41

Key elections are looming in DR Congo, where political tensions combined with a security crisis and economic woes are creating a powerful and troubling brew. Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest country votes on December 20 for the presidency, the national legislature, provincial assemblies and local councils. The complex ballot will be a crucial test of stability in […]

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Mosimane mocks Rulani for failing to beat a ‘weak’ Wydad

By Eliot Mahlase 20-06-23 19:33

Former Mamelodi Sundowns Pitso Mosimane says that Mamelodi Sundowns failed to beat a much weaker Wydad Casablanca compared to the one he faced previously. Sundowns were knocked out of the semi-final of the Caf Champions League after failing to beat Wydad Casablanca in the second-leg. After the first leg ended 0-0, Rulani Mokwena’s team allowed […]

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Libya UN special representative expresses concern over vote deal

By AFP 20-06-23 19:10

UN envoy Abdoulaye Bathily said Monday that a deal between Libyan rival camps over long-delayed elections contained “politically contested issues” that could spark a new crisis in the divided country. Presidential and parliamentary elections were due to be held in Libya in December 2021 but were never organised as differences between rival administrations persisted on […]

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