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Two police officers arrested for demanding R2000 bribe money

By Nokwanda Ncwane 18-07-23 15:59

Two police officers attached to the Beitbridge Border Post are expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo, on Wednesday 19 July 2023, facing charges of corruption after they allegedly demanded R2000 bribe in order to release a traffic register certificate. The two were arrested on Monday, 17 July. TWO POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED FOR […]

Great White shark glides between surfers in South Africa

WATCH Great White shark glides between surfers in South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 18-07-23 16:08

Below is the chilling moment, captured on film, where a Great White shark glides silently between three surfers in Jeffrey’s Bay who are blissfully unaware that death could be just a few feet away. The nine-foot-long shark made its shock appearance at the very same surfing championships where Australian surf legend Mick Fanning survived a […]

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Mandela month: Commemorative spots to visit in Johannesburg

By Sundeeka Mungroo 18-07-23 15:24

18 July marks a special day on South African’s calendars: It’s a day that celebrates the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela, and all that he did for South Africa. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, here are four commemorative spots to visit in Johannesburg this Mandela Day and beyond. MANDELA HOUSE ON VILAKAZI […]

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Pirates players have “a game of their lives” against Las Palmas

By Eliot Mahlase 18-07-23 14:36

Orlando Pirates play their final friendly match in Spain against La Liga side Las Palmas on Wednesday morning. The Buccaneers have so far won all their matches this pre-season and will look to upset the newly promoted Spanish club. Jose Riveiro’s side defeated Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 in their first pre-season match last week. On […]

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Nostalgic? Popstars trio Jamali reunites to celebrate 20-year legacy

By Mihlali Vellem 18-07-23 14:30

After two decades in the music industry, Coca-Cola Popstars winners, music band Jamali will be taking the stage for their 20-Year Legacy Celebration on 5 August 2023 in Pretoria. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance WOW! JAMALI’S ’20-YEAR LEGACY CELEBRATION‘ The dynamic Jamali trio won the Coca-Cola Popstars competition in 2003. Jamali music band is made up of three […]

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Legend confident Pirates can end Sundowns’ league monopoly

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 18-07-23 14:24

After clinching the second spot last season, legend Teboho Moloi is pushing Orlando Pirates to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ monopoly in the league. Currently camping in Europe, Pirates will pose a serious threat to their domestic rivals in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. ALSO READ I Struggling Kaizer Chiefs didn’t support Bimenyimana – Nahayo Under coach Jose Riveiro […]

Mandela Day: Ramaphosa urges South Africa to promote peace

By AFP 18-07-23 14:19

In an ode to Mandela Day and it’s namesake, the late Nelson Mandela, President Cyril Ramaphosa has penned a letter and urging citizens to advocate for peace as the former statesman did. ALSO READ: Commemorative spots to visit in Johannesburg this Mandela month UN RECOGNISES MANDELA DAY In 2009 the United Nations declared Mandela’s birthday 18 July […]

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New Chiefs coach Ntseki reveals his first plan

By Siseko Gwegwe 18-07-23 14:05

It’s almost time to watch Molefi Ntseki’s new Kaizer Chiefs next week. ALSO READ: Pirates star open to joining Soweto giants ALSO READ: Khama Billiat told to leave Kaizer Chiefs KAIZER CHIEFS TO VISIT YOUNG AFRICANS AND TOWNSHIP ROLLERS As Amakhosi confirmed last week, the Phefeni Glamour Boys will test themselves in two pre-season friendlies. The first […]

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Gauteng: Another cash-in-transit vehicle blown up last night

By Siso Naile 18-07-23 14:00

While motorists attempted to manoeuvre out of the traffic caused by a cash-in-transit heist on the N4, another armoured truck was hit approximately an hour later. LOCATION OF THE SECOND CASH-IN-TRANSIT HEIST “Another happening now – Please be advised there has been a second cash-in-transit heist and armoured vehicle bombing on the N4 and R80 in […]

Chadian leader pardons 110 people jailed over demonstration

By AFP 18-07-23 13:58

Chadian leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has pardoned 110 more people sentenced to jail terms following deadly protests against the regime last October, according to a decree seen by AFP on Monday 17 July 2023. Demonstrations against the extension of Deby’s transitional rule broke out last October in the capital N’Djamena and several other towns. Deby […]

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Dollar wobbled near one-year low: Euro climbs to 17-month peak

By Mercury 18-07-23 13:51

Reuters: The dollar wobbled near an over one-year low against its major peers on Tuesday, as investors awaited fresh catalysts to gauge if the greenback has further downside in the wake of last week’s cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized U.S. DOLLAR WOBBLED NEAR A NEW LOW The U.S. […]

UK to increase visa fees – Here’s by how much

By Sundeeka Mungroo 18-07-23 13:40

UK VISA FEES TO SEE A HIKE British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has announced that visa fees for the UK would soon go up significantly for applicants from all over the world. According to reports, Sunak said that the visa application fees would rise in order to finance public sector wage increases, following recent strikes. […]

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Western Cape’s most notorious hitman gunned down

By Nokwanda Ncwane 18-07-23 13:37

A 29-year-old suspect, who is regarded as one of Western Cape’s dangerous and notorious hitmen in the Western Cape, was allegedly killed during a shootout in Lwandle with police members. The suspect was shot dead on Sunday, 16 July 2023 at approximately 23:00. WESTERN CAPE’S DANGEROUS SUSPECT GUNNED DOWN South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in […]

SA women’s water polo side suffers another heavy defeat at World Aquatics Championships

By Garrin Lambley 18-07-23 13:28

The South African women’s water polo team suffered another heavy group stage defeat at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. CLICK FOR THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS The women’s side went down 24-2 against Italy on Tuesday. The scores by quarter were 2-1, 7-0, 7-1, 8-0. The SA women’s side lost by the identical scoreline to Greece in […]

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Table Mountain celebrates Mandela Day with special visitors

By Sundeeka Mungroo 18-07-23 13:27

TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY GIVES BACK As part of its plans to commemorate Mandela Day (18 July), the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) treated children from a local child protection organisation to a fun-filled day out yesterday, 17 July. The children who visited were from Home from Home, a permanent, family-style foster care homes for vulnerable children in […]

‘We believe her’: GBV org stands by Lady Zamar after suicide post

By Megan van den Heever 18-07-23 13:18

Gender-based violence activists Women For Change are standing with Lady Zamar amid cyberbullying resulting from her allegations levelled against ex-boyfriend Sjava. This week, the singer – who alleged she was raped in 2019 – came under fire again this week from the fellow hitmaker’s fans. Zamar – real name Yamikani Janet Banda – clapped back […]

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Where is the tallest Nelson Mandela statue in the world?

By Garrin Lambley 18-07-23 13:41

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. DID YOU KNOW | School calendar: When does the third school term end? He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Mandela […]

Mick Schumacher drives Michael’s Mercedes F1 car at Goodwood

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-07-23 12:52

Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 reserve driver Mick Schumacher made an emotional appearance at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance The 24-year-old racing driver suited up and donned his dad’s old helmet and hopped into the Mercedes W02 from 2011 that Michael drove over a decade […]

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School calendar: When does the third term end?

By Garrin Lambley 18-07-23 12:43

School pupils in South Africa are back at their desks for the third term after the June-July holidays ended on Monday. Those in early morning traffic would’ve noticed a distinct spike in the number of cars on the road. But when does the third term end? In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland […]

Cape Town retained as host city of rebranded sevens festival series

By Mariette Adams 18-07-23 12:40

Cape Town has been retained as one of the eight iconic destinations that comprise SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded sevens series. Launching in December 2023, SVNS tournaments will provide an annual platform for the world’s best sevens athletes to shine with 12 men’s and women’s teams sharing a global stage at the same location. […]

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The SASSA payment dates for August

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 18-07-23 12:35

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be making payment to qualifying beneficiaries within the first week of August 2023. SOCIAL GRANT PAYMENT DATES FOR AUGUST 2023 The elderly(older person’s grant) will receive their money first, followed by the disability grant. The child support grant including all other grants such as war veterans grant, […]

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