Free State teachers

US educators to assist Free State teachers in math and science

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 26-06-23 14:27

Nine teachers from the United States have come to assist teacher’s in the Free State in math and science. The educators from Teachers Across Borders Southern Africa will be conducting workshops with teachers who teach grades 7, 8 and 9 throughout the winter school holidays. ALSO READ: Bogus ‘teacher’ applying for SACE arrested with fake qualification […]

June-July school holidays

When do the June-July school holidays end?

By Garrin Lambley 26-06-23 14:18

Government schools in South Africa broke up for the June-July holidays on Friday, 23 June. In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day. ALSO READ | On what day of the week will Christmas fall in 2023? There is no longer a week’s difference between […]

rabbit myths

Debunking myths and misconceptions about rabbits

By Lisa Greyson 26-06-23 13:26

Rabbits are very popular little pets. However, there is persistent misinformation about rabbit care. These misconceptions could have negative consequences for rabbits when owners are unprepared. Let’s debunk a few of these rabbit myths and misconceptions. ALSO READ: Do bunnies need animal companions? 1. THEY ONLY EAT CARROTS A common myth, likely influenced by Bugs Bunny, is […]

Derick Hougaard

Derick Hougaard to reveal who gave him ‘toxic’ medication

By Megan van den Heever 26-06-23 13:16

Derick Hougaard is expected to reveal all about a bottle of “toxic” medication found in his home – once he is well enough, claims his girlfriend, Nadine. The former Springboks player has regained consciousness after being in a coma for almost a week. And according to Rapport, Nadine thinks it has something to do with medication found […]

Gabadinho Mhango

Is former Pirates star moving to SuperSport?

By Siseko Gwegwe 26-06-23 13:04

Some moves don’t work out at all. One example seems to be the former Orlando Pirates star Gabadinho Mhango at AmaZulu. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star gets Swallows job ALSO READ: Zwane bemoans Chiefs injuries SUPERSPORT UNITED TO SIGN GABADINHO MHANGO? Things change a little bit fast in the month of June. Mhango was linked with Kaizer […]

Europe migration policy

North Africa criticises Europe’s migration policy

By AFP 26-06-23 12:50

Human rights activists from across North Africa have condemned Europe’s migration policy, one year after at least 23 people died trying to cross into the Spanish enclave of Melilla. The Maghreb Social Forum on Migration (FSMM) made their appeal after the group gathered for annual talks in Nador, a northeast Morocco town near the border […]

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Dollar at a disadvantage as investors eye global economic outlook

By Mercury 26-06-23 12:40

Reuters: The dollar on the back foot on Monday, though it found some safe haven support on lingering worries that the protracted monetary tightening cycles from major central banks would further hurt the global economic outlook. U.S. DOLLAR ON THE BACK FOOT Dramatic weekend events in Russia also kept investors on guard, though reaction in […]

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No New York: Zinhle to return to SA after losing passport in Dubai

By Alicia Naidoo 26-06-23 12:33

South African DJ Ntombezinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, was set to travel to New York for her daughter Kairo Forbes’ birthday trip but she realised she lost her passport while in Dubai International Airport and had to head back to Johannesburg, South Africa — revealed via an Instagram Live video on Monday 26 June. […]

Russian Defence Minister

Russian Defence Minister inspects troops due to Wagner mutiny fallout

By AFP 26-06-23 12:29

Russian state television on Monday broadcast footage of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspecting Russian troops, in his first public appearance since a failed mutiny by Wagner forces. ALSO READ: Sudan: Wagner Group involvement in Africa Shoigu — the target of fierce criticism by the mercenary group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin — went to a command post for Russian […]

Kaizer Chiefs managerial shortlist

Former Chiefs star gets Swallows job

By Siseko Gwegwe 26-06-23 12:25

There are many ways to come back to the DStv Premiership. This former Kaizer Chiefs left-back has returned to coach Swallows FC as an assistant. ALSO READ: Zwane bemoans Chiefs injuries FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER DITHEKO MOTOTO JOINS SWALLOWS FC Following Musa Nyatama’s appointment as head coach in recent months, the former midfielder has called on […]

Cousin arrested for alleged rape and murder of Gauteng learner

Thousands of Grade 12 learners are attending winter school

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 26-06-23 12:19

While majority of learners the first day of their school holidays, matriculants around the country, begin their winter school program in order to prepare them for their final school exams at the end of the year. WINTER SCHOOL GETS UNDERWAY IN KZN In KwaZulu-Natal, the Mercury has reported that almost 100 000 learners will be taking part […]

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SNOW of more than 10cm expected in these parts of SA

By Corné van Zyl 26-06-23 12:17

SNOW of more than 10cm is expected in these parts of South Africa this week. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM TUESDAY MORNING According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, light snow is expected on Tuesday over the Western Cape Mountains, which includes the Matroosberg and Cederberg Mountains. Botha said a mid-winter cut-off low would bring widespread showers, a […]

pilgrims on hadj

Technology remains at the heart of the hajj

By Fazila Olla 26-06-23 12:14

The hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make once in their lives if they are able – is expected to begin June 26 and last for five days. In 2023, approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate, close to the annual numbers of pilgrims in years before […]

DA vs Gauteng Health

Gauteng hospitals struggle with food shortages

By Storm Simpson 26-06-23 12:09

The majority of Gauteng hospitals are suffering from food shortages. With patients forced to eat repetitive meals or go without food. Sometimes, patients even opt to purchase their meals from hospital cafeterias or use e-delivery services. PATIENTS RESORT TO PURCHASING MEALS OR USING E-DELIVERY SERVICES AS GAUTENG HOSPITALS STRUGGLE WITH FOOD Since the start of […]

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SA’s Minister of Energy accused of abandoning transition

By AFP 26-06-23 12:00

South Africa’s energy minister was accused of failing to back the country’s energy transition on Sunday 25th June 2023 after he “snubbed” a billion-dollar green hydrogen deal launched in partnership with the Netherlands and Denmark. The country’s biggest opposition party said energy minister Gwede Mantashe had not signed an agreement on the fund, which was […]

Is ultra-processed bread bad for you?

Is ultra-processed bread bad for you?

By Fazila Olla 26-06-23 11:59

Humans have been eating bread in some form for centuries. But modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past. In its sliced bread form, it often contains so many more ingredients than the kind our ancestors were eating that it is now widely considered an ultra-processed food. But, this doesn’t necessarily […]

Celine Dion

Celine Dion’s ‘Titanic’ Theme tops charts after Titanic Sub Tragedy

By Eliot Mahlase 26-06-23 11:56

Celine Dion’s ‘Titanic‘ Theme “My Heart Will Go On” is now topping charts following the submersible disaster. Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” is doing big numbers on Spotify in the wake of the Titanic submersible saga. The song has racked up more than 500,000 Spotify streams since the search and rescue effort for the OceanGate […]

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Cape Towns new anti-littering mascot has been named Bingo

By Fazila Olla 26-06-23 12:01

The City of Cape Town has announced that Bingo is the name of the metro’s new anti-littering mascot following a process to get name suggestions and feedback from residents. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has thanked the city for all the feedback and enthusiasm in helping name the City’s new anti-littering mascot! We can reveal that […]

Shedding snakes: How can you care for your snake?

By Lisa Greyson 26-06-23 11:47

Humans and many other animals shed numerous skin cells daily. In contrast, snakes and other reptiles have keratin skin that doesn’t shed gradually. Instead, they grow a new layer of skin beneath the old one. The old, top layer is then shed all at once. Snakes typically go through the shedding process multiple times per year. So, […]

Kaizer Chiefs striker

Caleb Bimenyimana set for Kaizer Chiefs stay?

By Yolulwe Qoshe 26-06-23 11:32

It is no longer a secret that striker Caleb Bimenyimana is not part of the plans going forward at Kaizer Chiefs, with the club looking to get rid of him. READ | CONFIRMED: KAIZER CHIEFS MISSED OUT ON FORMER MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STAR AFTER BEING OFFERED! Bimenyimana has known as far back as last month that Chiefs were looking to […]

Coal truck torched in Gqeberha electricity protest

Coal truck torched in Gqeberha electricity protest

By Fazila Olla 26-06-23 11:29

A coal truck was torched, blocking the busy R334 in Motherwell, Gqeberha, when about 100 shack dwellers protested on Friday. The driver fled, uninjured. Later, public order police managed to get the demonstrators to agree to leave the road. The protesters were demanding the electrification of about 3,000 shacks in Khayamnandi, Ncinane, and phases one […]

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EXPLAINER: Here’s why Eskom is implementing lower stages of load shedding

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 11:24

Energy experts had predicted that Eskom would implement load shedding as high as Stage 8 in winter due to high demand, however the power utility is implementing lower stages. In recent months, Eskom implemented Stage 6 rolling blackouts indefinitely which negatively impacted small businesses and people’s livelihoods. WHY IS ESKOM IMPLEMENTING LOWER STAGES OF LOAD […]

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Two killed in terrible truck collision on the N2 in Zinkwazi

By Nokwanda Ncwane 26-06-23 11:16

Two people were killed following a collision between two trucks on the N2 Zinkwazi in KwaZulu-Natal. The horrific accident happened in the early hours on Monday, 26 June. TWO KILLED IN N2 TRUCK COLLISION According to the emergency service, IPSS Medical Rescue, medics arrived at the chaotic scene, with multiple injuries, and with some looting taking […]

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