Namibian parliament approves anti-gay law despite court ruling

By AFP 21-07-23 08:04

Namibian lawmakers on Wednesday 20 July 2023 approved legislation to ban same-sex marriage and punish its supporters in what critics said was an unconstitutional attack on the LGBTQ community. The bill seeks to reverse a Supreme Court ruling that allowed for the recognition of some unions contracted abroad. The legislation sailed through the upper house […]

Another cash-in-transit truck bombed last night in the same vicinity

By Siso Naile 21-07-23 07:53

Another cash-in-transit heist took place last evening, Thursday, 20 July, when a truck was bombed in Mpumalanga. ALSO READ: Social media access in Ethiopia resumes after 5-month blackout EMER-G-MED ATTENDS TO YET ANOTHER CASH-IN-TRANSIT HEIST Just before 18h00 on Thursday night, Emer-G-Med paramedics together with multiple emergency service agencies responded to the scene of cash in transit […]

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World Aquatic Championships: SA women’s water polo side to play Canada

By Garrin Lambley 20-07-23 22:42

The South African women’s water polo team ended their group stage campaign on a winning note at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Thursday. The side beat Argentina 12-9. The scores by quarter were 2-2, 5-3, 2-2, 3-2. The SA women’s side had lost their two earlier Group C matches convincingly, going down by the same scoreline […]

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GOOD party to challenge George by-election

By TheSouthAfrican.com 20-07-23 22:36

The Good party says it will challenge the George by-election results after it lost all three seats to the Democratic Alliance party and the Patriotic Alliance. The By-elections were held on 19th July in wards 16, 20, and 27. The highly contested by election was marred with allegations of voter registration fraud leveled by GOOD against the DA. […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Thursday, 20 July’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 27-07-23 18:34

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 20 July 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, 20 […]

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The most popular Schengen destinations among South African travellers

By Sundeeka Mungroo 20-07-23 18:16

Visa agency, VFS Global has said that Schengen destinations are particularly popular with South African travellers. Here’s where they want to go… SCHENGEN DESTINATIONS ALL THE WAY Recent research has shown that Schengen visas are still very much in demand by South Africans, even more so in 2023. According to Travel News, during a recent presentation […]

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Would you fly in a “Child-free Zone” if you could?

By Sundeeka Mungroo 20-07-23 18:06

BOOK A SEAT IN A CHILD-FREE ZONE Catching a flight these days is accessible, comfortable and safe – and now, they can even be child-free. Two airlines have unveiled the “Child-free Zone” concept on their aircraft, which allows passengers to travel without children being in their immediate vicinity. ALSO READ: Man flies around the world in […]

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Leading Springbok to return just in time for World Cup

By Craig Lewis 20-07-23 17:57

The Springbok squad assembled in Pretoria on Wednesday evening to resume their preparations for their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina on 29 July, with coach Jacques Nienaber retaining the same extended group of players for the camp. Notably, Ox Nche is back with the squad after suffering a pectoral muscle injury on the eve of […]

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Morocco court rejects appeal of two journalists in prison

By AFP 20-07-23 17:53

Morocco’s top court has rejected the final appeals of two journalists, Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raissouni, imprisoned on sexual assault charges they deny, their lawyer said Wednesday 19 July 2023. The court of cassation in Rabat on Tuesday “rejected our appeal and confirmed the prison sentences” of the two men who have been behind bars […]

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What to do to reunite with your lost pets quickly

By Lisa Greyson 20-07-23 17:47

Don’t we all just love the outdoors? – and it’s even better when your pets are there with you. But there are risks too. During outdoor events, many pets get separated from their owners due to accidents like slipped collars or chasing after squirrels. Preparing for this possibility now can make a difference in how […]

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 drops V8 for plug-in hybrid 2.0-litre engine

By Mimi Mfundisi 20-07-23 17:39

The V8 engine is dead. At least in the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S. In its place is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor. It uses a nine-speed Multi-Clutch Transmission with a new wet start-off clutch. The performance figures of the GLC 63 S are staggering. The turbocharged engine 350 kW, making […]

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Putin opts for virtual BRICS summit amid ICC warrant

By AFP 20-07-23 17:29

Russian President Vladimir Putin decided against attending an upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in person because he did not want to “jeopardise” the talks, a top South African diplomat said Thursday. ALSO READ: Mapaila: South Africa had no ‘capacity’ to arrest Putin Putin’s potential visit had posed a diplomatic and legal dilemma for South Africa ahead of the […]

Sean Everitt lands top job in Europe

By Mariette Adams 20-07-23 17:14

Edinburgh has announced the appointment of experienced South African coach Sean Everitt for upcoming 2023/24 season, on an initial one-year deal, subject to visa. Everitt was sacked as Sharks head coach in November last year before joining the Bulls franchise to form part of its Currie Cup set-up on a short-term deal which ran from […]

Protests in Kenya rages as schools, business activities resume

By AFP 20-07-23 17:06

Shops and schools reopened Thursday 20 July 2023 as Kenya resumed normal life, despite an opposition call to join anti-government protests after earlier demonstrations prompted widespread closures and resulted in deadly clashes. ALSO READ: Social media access in Ethiopia resumes after 5-month blackout Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has staged several demonstrations since March against […]

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ActionSA is taking NSFAS to court – Here’s why

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 20-07-23 17:03

ActionSA has decided to take the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to court over the awarding of direct payments contract to the four selected service providers to disburse monthly allowances to beneficiaries on behalf of the scheme. The party believes that the decision to outsource the job to service providers was irrational and seeks […]

Bulls bid farewell to Springbok prop, next stop Stormers?

By Craig Lewis 20-07-23 16:44

On Thursday, the Bulls stated that they were bidding farewell to Springbok forward, Lizo Gqoboka, who “moves on to ply his trade at a club that will be confirmed by the player and his management team”. As reported exclusively by The South African recently, it was revealed that the Stormers had re-signed Lions prop Sti Sithole and were also set to further bolster […]

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What to watch: New streaming releases today – 20 July

By Thabiso Papiso 20-07-23 16:43

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Thursday, 20 July 2023 – Supa Team 4 – Netflix Thursday, 20 July 2023 – Sweet Magnolias: Season 3 […]

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Pound takes a beating, US Dollar gains ground

By Mercury 20-07-23 16:34

Reuters: Sterling takes a beating as it struggles to recover from a sharp fall on Thursday following UK inflation data that undershot market expectations, while the dollar regained its footing after a steep decline last week that analysts said was overblown. U.S. DOLLAR GAINS, STERLING TAKES A BEATING In Asia, markets also had their focus […]

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South Africa had no ‘capacity’ to arrest Putin, says Mapaila

By TheSouthAfrican.com 20-07-23 16:26

The incumbent Secretary General of the South African Communist Party, Solly Mapaila, has said that the government did not have the capacity to arrest Russian president Putin. Mapaila was reacting to the statement that Foreign Minister Mr. Sergey Lavrov will represent Putin in the BRICS summit. “Russia is a big world country. Who can touch […]

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BREAKING: SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold

By Garrin Lambley 20-07-23 16:23

South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the interest rates at their current levels on Thursday. MUST READ | What are the EIGHT SASSA payment grants South Africans can apply for? This means the repurchase rate stays at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75% – and offers some temporary relief for South Africans, especially […]

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Weather warning: Snow expected in certain areas of KZN

By Nokwanda Ncwane 20-07-23 16:08

The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) says it has activated all its disaster management teams as bitterly cold and wet weather is expected in the province. Snow is also expected to make landfall. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said a cut-off low is expected to develop over the southern interior of South […]

Zimbabwe’s opposition faces obstacles ahead of elections

By AFP 20-07-23 15:52

About 50 Zimbabwean opposition activists clad in yellow T-shirts were knocking on doors and handing out election flyers in Harare when a dozen riot police arrived and told them to disperse. ALSO READ: Zimbabwe opposition launches election rallies after multiple bans For the campaigners, the intervention was one more sign of a strategy to wreck their […]

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Why dogs bite children

By Lisa Greyson 20-07-23 15:01

Studies show that boys aged 5 to 9 are bitten by dogs five times more than any other group of people. The loud, energetic, and sometimes aggressive actions of boys can mimic the behavior of young dogs during play. Dogs usually bite each other when playing, and the faster and louder children behave, the more […]

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