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Elon Musk steps down, hires new Twitter CEO: Who is Linda Yaccarino?

By Mimi Mfundisi 12-05-23 15:55

South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he has hired a new Twitter CEO as his job title changes. The 51-year-old South Africa-born business mogul bought the social media platform in October for $44 billion, but vowed to find someone else to run the company in December after conducting a poll via his own […]

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The 10 richest people in the world today – 12 May

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 15:48

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! These are the 10 richest people in the world today, with Bernard Arnault being at the top of the list. ALSO READ: Apple to launch its first online store in Vietnam next […]

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City of Joburg to cut off power for businesses owing utilities

By Mimi Mfundisi 12-05-23 15:12

The City of Johannesburg has urged businesses owing water and electricity to pay their debts to avoid power cuts. Some businesses in Johannesburg may have their electricity or water supply cut due to the millions of rands they owe to the city for utilities. ALSO READ: Tshwane CUTS OFF water, electricity from indebted businesses, SOEs BUSINESSES OWING […]

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Apple to launch its first online store in Vietnam next week

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 15:11

Apple will launch its first online store in Vietnam next week, the company said Friday, hoping to cash in on the country’s young and tech-savvy population. The iPhone maker is among a host of global tech giants including Intel, Samsung and LG, that have chosen Vietnam for assembly of their products. But up to now, the […]

Bathabile Dlamini cleared to run for ANC Women’s League elections

By Mimi Mfundisi 12-05-23 14:48

Former ANC Women’s League leader Bathabile Dlamini has been cleared to run for the upcoming Women’s League elections. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Rape accused ANC councillor to remain in custody WOMEN’S LEAGUE TO ELECT NEW LEADER The ANC Women’s League is expected to finally sit for its elective conference next month at which its former president Bathabile Dlamini will […]

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Emalahleni residents stoned mayor over power outage

By Mimi Mfundisi 12-05-23 14:33

Emalahleni Municipality Mayor Conny Nkalitshana was stoned by angry residents as she attempted to address angry protesters over power outages. Days without electricity, Emalahleni Local Municipality residents attacked Executive Mayor Conny Nkalitshana after she attempted to address angry KwaGuqa and Vosman protesters. Protestors blockaded the N4 highway demanding power to be restored in the area and other […]

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BREAKING: Chiefs fined for fielding ineligible player

By Mimi Mfundisi 12-05-23 14:18

Kaizer Chiefs have been fined by the PSL disciplinary committee for fielding an eligible player in a DDC clash. ALSO READ | Motaung: Amakhosi ‘rebuilding’ season was ‘disappointing’ As a result, the club was fined R10 000, which is suspended on condition that they do not commit the same offence during 24 months of the suspension. […]

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Want to go off the grid? These are your solar power financing options

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 14:47

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde hosted the 10th Energy Digicon and looked at financing options for households interested in turning to solar power. With the country stuck in stage 6 blackouts and as load shedding records keep tumbling, South Africans are at their wits end. Many people are seriously considering their options to free themselves […]

The World Bank has granted South Africa with a $1 billion loan to help with the transition to using cleaner forms of energy.

Eskom subcontractor shot dead at Lethabo Power Station

By Mimi Mfundisi 12-05-23 13:39

A subcontractor at the Eskom Lethabo Power Station in the Free State was shot dead in the parking lot by an unknown gunman. According to reports, an Eskom subcontractor was shot dead in the parking lot of Lethabo Power Station in Sasolburg, Free State. The incident took place on Sunday evening. READ: Bail applications for individuals […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Fans must prepare to say goodbye to these 7 stars

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 12:31

Kaizer Chiefs fans must prepare to say goodbye to these SEVEN stars who will all be leaving Naturena at he end of the season. MUST READ: Pirates Coach offers judgment on quality of PSL Cole Alexander and Phathushedzo Nange are the latest players set to be leaving Amakhosi at the end of the season. They join […]

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PowerBall | R74 million on offer TONIGHT: Six numbers could change your life

By Garrin Lambley 12-05-23 10:52

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Friday, 12 May, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, you need to play – […]

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Blitzboks: When they are playing at Toulouse Sevens, 12 May

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 10:03

The Blitzboks’ season of woe continued at their most recent tournament in Singapore in April when they finished in a tie for 12th-place. READ | Cape Town City forced to relocate for Stormers at DHL Stadium And post-tournament things got even worse for the Springboks Sevens side when the draw for the 10th and penultimate leg in Toulouse, France was conducted. The tournament […]

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Thousands of kids left hungry in KZN and EC schools

By Mimi Mfundisi 11-05-23 20:23

The DA demands an audit of all the National School Nutrition Programmes after thousands of kids were left hungry in KZN and EC schools. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to institute an audit of all the National School Nutrition Programmes (NSNP) in all the provinces. READ […]

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Cape Town’s beloved caracal Hermes dies after being hit by car

By Garrin Lambley 11-05-23 20:25

The Urban Caracal Project has confirmed the tragic death of Hermes after he was hit by a car earlier this week. MUST READ | Rats are trending! FIVE things to know about the Woolworths chicken-loving rodents In a Facebook post on Thursday, the project posted a heartbreaking statement. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an […]

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Pirates coach offers judgement on quality of PSL

By Mimi Mfundisi 11-05-23 19:56

Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is closing off the season just like he opened it, having scooped the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month for April, in an overwhelming majority following receiving 100 percent of the votes from the judging panel made up of football media, commentators and analysts. ALSO READ | Pirates transfer rumour: Sights […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Thursday, 11 May’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 11-05-23 21:51

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 11 May 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Thursday, 11 […]

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South Africa can now start to produce Anti-HIV injections

By Hennely Nel 11-05-23 18:02

South Africa is set to produce Anti-HIV injections at a drug company, Cipla in Benoni and Durban. ALSO READ: Health Forum recommends Covid boosters, especially people over 50 ANTI-HIV INJECTIONS TO BE MADE IN SA According to the Mail and Guardian, South African arm of the Indian drug company Cipla has confirmed that a generic version of […]

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United Rugby Championship Elite XV: FOUR South Africans make it

By Mimi Mfundisi 11-05-23 17:54

The United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season has been released, with four South Africans making the team. ALSO READ: Connacht could surprise in URC semi-final Irish players feature most prominently, with six players in the team, while Scotland and Italy have two each and one from Wales. A media panel voted for the […]

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[WATCH] – TV host called out for mispronouncing Dr Shola’s name

By Hennely Nel 11-05-23 17:41

Television viewers in the United Kingdom (UK) witnessed one of the most akward moments captured live on air when political activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu basically forced presnter Dawn Neesom to pronounce her name correctly. ALSO READ: The US thinks SA provided Russia with weapons All this unfolded during Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine show which Neesom was guest hosting. […]

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Police crack down on drugs

By Mimi Mfundisi 11-05-23 17:18

Police confiscated 2,450 Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value R180 000 and 8 bags of Tik valued at R45 000. Two people have been arrested on charges of possession of drugs following a raid in Goodwood in Cape Town on Wednesday. Working on an intelligence-driven operation, the South African Police Service’s Anti-Gang Unit raid revealed drugs […]

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Sharks train their big guns on high-flying Pumas

By Mimi Mfundisi 11-05-23 17:06

The Sharks have named a strong squad to face the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday 12 May. Having been eliminated from the URC playoffs, the Sharks are free to bring their star power to bear in the Currie Cup. READ MORE: Sharks tie down Ntuthuko Mchunu for another 2 years SHARKS […]

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Gun laws: Spotlight on KZN after teen accidentally killed his brother

By Mimi Mfundisi 11-05-23 16:40

A teen was arrested after he allegedly accidentally killed his own brother with a firearm, bringing SA’s gun laws into question again KwaZulu-Natal police have called on holders of licenced firearms to store them in accordance with the law and to inform them when the owner has deceased, after a teen accidentally killed his brother […]

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