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Family escape: Discovering a hidden gem in McGregor

By Craig Lewis 18-07-23 18:07

Just over two months ago, the Lewis family grew by one with the arrival of our first born daughter, Olivia. As avid local travellers, my wife and I never wanted to stop exploring despite the new addition to the family, but needless to say, a few weeks of adjustment to a different way of life […]

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Durban: Fire leaves thousands homeless in informal settlement

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 18-07-23 17:58

Thousands of people have been left homeless after a fire engulfed 1000 shacks at an informal settlement in Kennedy Road in Durban. ALSO READ: WATCH: A manhunt for Kwanobuhle open fire suspects [VIDEO] CAUSE OF FIRE STILL UNKNOWN The fire which which occurred on Sunday morning claimed one life, injuring several others. Humanitarian aid organization Gift of […]

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BREAKING – Beloved ‘Binnelanders’ actor Bradley Olivier passes away

By Corné van Zyl 18-07-23 17:45

The actor Bradley Olivier, known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders, died on Tuesday at the age of 36. BREAKING NEWS- BELOVED BINNELANDERS ACTOR BRADLEY OLIVIER DIED ON TUESDAY According to social media posts, he passed away this morning after a heart attack. ALSO READ: Derek Watts will NOT be returning to Carte Blanche […]

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Two Ocean Marathon 2024: How much does it cost to enter?

By Garrin Lambley 18-07-23 17:12

Entries for next year’s 53rd edition of the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and the milestone 25th running of the Two Oceans Half Marathon – South Africa’s biggest half marathon – are open for Blue Number Club runners. That is runners who have completed 10 or more Ultra and/or Half Marathons. ALSO READ | Two Oceans Marathon result: Gerda Steyn smashes course […]

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Orlando Pirates jerseys: When will they go on sale?

By Craig Lewis 18-07-23 17:03

On Tuesday, Orlando Pirates and leading global sportswear brand Adidas presented the official home and away jersey for the 23/24 season in collaboration with South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu. READ | FIRST SUNDOWNS, KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES LEAGUE OPPONENTS REVEALED According to the statement, the design partnership sees the Soweto giants aim to “champion the best […]

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DR Congo signs $1.9 billion mining deal with UAE

By AFP 18-07-23 16:53

The United Arab Emirates signed a $1.9-billion deal with a state mining company in DR Congo to develop at least four mines in the African country’s turbulent east, the Congolese presidency said Monday. ALSO READ: Helicopter crash claims three lives in DR Congo Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi’s office stated on Monday evening that an Emirati government […]

Unique project launched to help elephants and humans co-exist

Unique project launched to help elephants and humans co-exist

By Jenni Baxter 18-07-23 16:48

Humane Society International/Africa has advanced a unique community-based conservation project around Ithala Game Reserve to facilitate peaceful co-existence between elephant herds and local people. In collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, African Conservation Trust and the Bio-Diversity Conservation Foundation, the animal protection organisation is constructing an elephant-proof fence in the 290 km2 reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal […]

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Disruptive snow expected in parts of the Eastern Cape

By Nokwanda Ncwane 18-07-23 16:43

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape. The warning is valid from Wednesday, 19 July until Thursday, 20 July. DISRUPTIVE SNOW EXPECTED IN THE EASTERN CAPE A cut-off low is expected to develop over the southern interior of South Africa. This system will result […]

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Staying in tonight? New streaming releases – 18 July

By Thabiso Papiso 18-07-23 16:29

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: Tuesday, 18 July 2023 – Till (2022) – Amazon Prime ALSO READ: Shell FuelSave helps struggling South Africans save […]

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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 […]

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