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Queen Elizabeth II: A regal tribute unveiled in York Minster

By Precious Simpasa 01-08-23 16:12

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, along with Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, stonemason Richard Bossons, and residents of York attended the unveiling ceremony of the statue commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II. ALSO READ: FBI files uncover plot to kill UK’s Queen Elizabeth II QUEEN ELIZABETH II STATUE The striking sculpture, designed and […]

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Supermoon: How to watch Sturgeon moon TONIGHT?

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 15:30

Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1 TONIGHT, is called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. SKYWATCHERS WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING TWO MOONS IN AUGUST: The […]

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Former ‘7de Laan’ star: Where is Annelisa Weiland aka Hilda now?

By Wanique Block 01-08-23 14:51

Seasoned actress Annelisa Weiland has garnered an illustrious career spanning over five decades. Best known for her role as “Hilde de Kock” in South African soapie 7de Laan, Annelisa shattered the hearts of many fans when she announced in 2019 that she would be leaving the hit drama series after 19 years on screen. ALSO READ: ‘7de […]

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Dollar strengthened after Fed loan survey and the rand slips

By Mercury 01-08-23 14:39

Reuters: The dollar strengthened on Monday after a survey from the Federal Reserve showed U.S. banks reported tighter credit standards and weaker loan demand during the second quarter, a sign rising interest rates are having an impact on the economy. U.S. DOLLAR STRENGTHENED The Fed’s quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey, or SLOOS, which is […]

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WATCH – Significant progress in the energy action plan

By Ramadhani Kusaga 01-08-23 14:19

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Ramaphosa reports significant progress in the energy action plan” article in a minute. President Ramaphosa has said that the government has made significant progress in several areas, such as building new generation capacity and transforming the electricity sector through regulatory reforms. He announced that a […]

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Gabuza speaks for the first time since leaving SuperSport

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 14:18

Former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza is eager to start his journey with the new club TS Galaxy. The 36-year-old former Bafana Bafana player has opened up on his move to the club after parting ways with Matsatsantsa last month. ALSO READ: Ntseki reveals why Billiat ‘ignores’ Kaizer Chiefs ALSO READ: Romanian club boss […]

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Nigeria’s president announces measures to counter living cost

By AFP 01-08-23 14:09

Nigeria’s president announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living on Monday 31 July 2023, including the release of 200,000 tonnes of reserve grain after food store looting in the country’s northeast. Since coming to power in May, President Bola Tinubu has made a series of decisions designed to boost long-term investment — but […]

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Get to the pumps: August FUEL PRICE increase lands at midnight

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 13:56

It’s not good news for embattled motorists, with a larger-than-expected August fuel prices increase taking effect at midnight tonight on Wednesday 2 August 2023. ALSO READ: THESE are the 10 cheapest banks in South Africa The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the official August fuel price increase: 37 cents per litre for petrol, while there […]

Burkina Faso

Tension as Burkina capital Ouagadougou gunfire rages

By AFP 01-08-23 13:49

Bursts of gunfire were heard early Tuesday 1st August 2023 in the centre of the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou near an airbase, an AFP journalist said. The shots were heard from around 12:45 am (0045 GMT) in the heart of the city before ceasing about 40 minutes later. “It’s an unfortunate incident limited to the air base,” […]

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Kaizer Chiefs winger off to the coast!

By Ernest Makhaya 01-08-23 13:40

A Kaizer Chiefs winger is off to the coast to join Stellenbosch FC after just two seasons with the Soweto giants. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS COACH MOLEFI NTSEKI GIVES UP ON KHAMA BILLIAT According to SABC Sport, Kgaogelo Sekgota has finalised his move to Stellies after putting pen to paper. READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS LATEST: ANOTHER COACH DEMOTED! Sekgota had joined […]

BEYOND THE LIGHT BARRIER takes Best Foreign Documentary at the Female Eye Film Fest in Toronto

SA film wins big at international festival in Canada

By Jenni Baxter 01-08-23 13:21

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

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Romanian club boss running out of patience with ex-Chiefs player

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 13:07

Weeks after getting signed by Romanian giants FC Steau Bucharesti, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siayabonga Ngezana is already under pressure. The 25-year-old left Amakhosi end of May to join the Romanian club. In his debut, Ngezana slipped and allowed the opponent to score an equalising goal in a pre-season match. Since then, the Bafana Bafana […]

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed in crash

By Siso Naile 01-08-23 12:49

A motorcyclist working for Checkers Sixty60 was killed following a crash in the Alberton area, east of Johannesburg. THE LOCATION OF THE CHECKERS SIXTY60 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT On Saturday 29 July 2023 at 18h35, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Alberton Precinct Officers, responded to a reported crash, at the corner of Vermooten and Louisa where a Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist […]

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Don’t know how to submit your tax return? These 7 tips will help

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 12:40

The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to submit your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you’ve been reluctant to submit it because you’re worried you might owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) money, think again. ALSO […]

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Khayelitsha volunteers roll up sleeves to clean up uncollected rubbish

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 12:27

Fed-up community members from W Section in Khayelitsha, Cape Town have rolled up their sleeves to clean up uncollected rubbish strewn across their streets. The group of about 100 residents gathered at the weekend and split into smaller groups to clean up discarded plastics, rotting food and even human waste. The volunteers claim the contractor […]

Cape Tow, Western Cape dam levels

Cape Town’s total dam levels top 100%

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 12:16

The torrential rain this past weekend has seen Cape Town’s dam levels reach 100,8%. Last year this time, dam levels were 75,4%. With dam levels increasing, there may be questions crossing residents’ minds about what this means for water use and resilience. ‘While we certainly welcome the healthy dam levels, we cannot allow this to […]

Health activists make over 12,000 submissions on draft food labelling regulations

Health activists make over 12,000 submissions on draft food labelling regulations

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 11:46

Over 12,000 submissions have been collected by Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) in response to the Department of Health’s draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs. Health activists at Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) have collected and submitted over 12,000 submissions on the health department’s […]

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PSL is back! When are Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates playing?

By James Freemantle 01-08-23 11:39

We are just three days away from the start of the new PSL campaign. Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and all 14 other sides will be in action this weekend. ALSO READ: Pirates coach Riveiro comments on his new players PSL OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday 4 August Sekhukhune vs Sundowns (730pm) Saturday 5 August Golden Arrows […]

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The 10 cheapest banks in South Africa

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 11:31

If you’re thinking of making the switch to a new bank, these are the 10 cheapest in South Africa, according to Business Tech. That’s correct, embattled consumers are in more debt than ever before due to high food prices and inflation, so why are you leaching what money you have leftover to your bank through service […]

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