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Eswatini Supreme Court hears LGBTQIA+ group’s registration case

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 15:22

The eSwatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel the Southern African kingdom’s government to register an LGBTQIA+ rights organisation. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies came out to support the ESGM registration hearing at the Eswatini Supreme Court on Friday (Photo: ESGM/Twitter) via Mambaonline The Eswatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel […]

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WATCH: Adriaan Wildschutt sets new SA 10 000m record

By Garrin Lambley 08-05-23 14:55

Adriaan Wildschutt is the new holder of the South African 10 000m record, breaking the old mark on Saturday that stood for 24 years. LOOK | Two Oceans Marathon record-breaker Gerda Steyn downs a beer – PICTURE As reported by the SAPeople website, competing at the Track Fest meeting in Los Angeles, Wildschutt stopped the clock in a time […]

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Farmers in South Africa face power cuts and a weak Rand

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 14:44

South African farmers are preparing to grow winter wheat, canola, and barley as the preparation of land for winter crops starts in April. All of South Africa’s wheat production takes place during the winter months. Image: The Conversation. Winter is an important season for South African agriculture, with some of its key field crops being […]

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Pretty Yende: The global roots of a South African Opera star

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 13:54

Opera singer, Pretty Yende has become a household name in the classical music world, thanks to her soaring soprano voice. Pretty Yende performs at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, in 2019. Image: The Conversation. Among the invited artists at the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III was the South African soprano, Pretty Yende. Coronations […]

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Elon Musk slams dad: ‘Requires financial support’

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 13:29

SA-born billionaire Elon Musk continues to deny that his father owned an emerald mine in Zambia, saying he requires financial support. Errol Musk weighs in on son Elon’s safety fears. Images GIANLUIGI GUERCIAAFP and PATRICK PLEUL/POOL/AFP. South African-born billionaire Elon Musk denies the existence of his father Errol Musk’s alleged emerald mine in Zambia and revealed that […]

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URC: And then there were four. Who are the semi-finalists?

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 12:59

The lineup for the URC semi-finals has been confirmed. Here are the last four remaining teams in the competition. The URC trophy in Cape Town. Photo: Supplied. The lineup for the URC semi-finals has been confirmed with Dublin and Cape Town hosting games on Saturday, 13 May. ALSO READ: Ref watch — Peyper and Jonker make […]

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Cape Town crowd goes crazy for Siya Kolisi – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 08-05-23 12:34

This past weekend, the Stormers moved one step closer to possibly defending their United Rugby Championship title after booking their second successive home semi-final in the competition. The Cape side achieved yet another victory over the Bulls at the Cape Town Stadium, and during one memorable off-field moment during the encounter, the camera panned to Siya […]

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WATCH: eThekwini Municipality flooding warning [VIDEO]

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 11:47

Emergency services are on HIGH ALERT following weather warnings issued for disruptive rain which could lead to localised flooding. Emergency services are on high alert following a weather warning of possible flooding. Image: Pixabay The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning about the possibility of localised flooding in vulnerable areas of eThekwini, leading the […]

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Tom Cruise part of Mercedes pit crew at Miami Grand Prix – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 08-05-23 11:30

Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise was part of the Mercedes pit crew at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. WATCH | Tom Cruise jumps out of aircraft in daring stunt over ‘stunning’ South Africa To be more accurate perhaps, Cruise removed a tyre from a car during what appears to be a demonstration – and certainly not mid-race. Cruise, now 60, was one of […]

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WATCH – Dominant male lion killed by younger brothers

By Hennely Nel 08-05-23 11:38

In this latest animal sighting, dominant male lion killed by two young coalition brothers. According to the Maasai Sighting website, this sighting took place at Serengeti National Park. ALSO READ: Kruger Park: Ranger shares photo of black mambas killed by car – SAD A dominant famous male lion of the Serengeti National Park was recently […]

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Kruger Park ranger shares picture of lion without tip of its tail – LOOK

By Garrin Lambley 08-05-23 11:57

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a male lion which has lost the bushy tip of its tail. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE One can only image the story behind that! Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

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New mayor of City of Johannesburg accused of being a scammer

By Hennely Nel 08-05-23 11:07

Newly elected mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda is accused of being part of a scammer through his iThemba Lama Africa funeral scheme entity. ALSO READ: President Ramaphosa deploys 800 SANDF members to protect Eskom power stations MAYOR OF JOHANNESBURG ACCUSED OF SCAMMING INNOCENT PEOPLE Former City of Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse has accused the newly-elected […]

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EFF urges King Charles to give back ‘stolen’ Star of Africa diamond

By Hennely Nel 08-05-23 10:40

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has reiterated its demand for King Charles III who was officially coronated on Saturday, 6 May, to return the Star of Africa which is set on the British sceptre and Imperial State Crown. The late and longest reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II owned the largest clear cut diamond in the world […]

The WHO has declared that Covid-19 is no longer a health emergency.

WHO declares COVID-19 global health emergency over, but pandemic not over

By Fazila Olla 08-05-23 10:02

The Department of Health says it has noted an announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. “However, it is important to clarify that this doesn’t mean the pandemic is over,” the department said on Saturday. “The fact of the matter is, the pandemic […]

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President Ramaphosa deploys 800 SANDF members to protect Eskom power stations

By Fazila Olla 08-05-23 09:54

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 880 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the country. The President has informed the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Amos Masondo, in writing. […]

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Kruger Park: Ranger shares photo of black mambas killed by car – SAD

By Garrin Lambley 07-05-23 19:30

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of two black mambas who appear to have been run over by a vehicle. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Someone decided to end this Black […]

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Daily Lotto draw: Here are Sunday, 7 May’s 2023 results

By Sonja Baartman 07-05-23 21:53

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 7 May 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 Sunday, 7 […]

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Adriaan Wildschutt breaks Hendrick Ramaala’s 24-year-old 10 000m SA record

By Garrin Lambley 07-05-23 12:05

Adriaan Wildschutt is the new holder of the South African 10 000m record, breaking the old mark on Saturday that stood for 24 years. LOOK | Two Oceans Marathon record-breaker Gerda Steyn downs a beer – PICTURE Competing at the Track Fest meeting in Los Angeles, Wildschutt stopped the clock in a time of 27:23.10. In doing so, Wildschutt, still only […]

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Game ranger shares photo of honey badgers in Kruger Park – SEE

By Garrin Lambley 07-05-23 11:52

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of two honey badgers crossing a road inside the reserve. PICTURE | Kruger Park game ranger shares picture of ‘Silver-Eye’ lion Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “What a sighting” What a sighting 😁😁😁😁😁 pic.twitter.com/ClccwJCxz0 — The Real KING […]

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Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 06-05-23 20:29

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a number of bats hanging from the ceiling of Skukuza Airport. PICTURE | Kruger Park game ranger shares picture of ‘Silver-Eye’ lion Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Surveillance cameras at Skukuza Airport” Surveillance cameras at Skukuza Airport. pic.twitter.com/EHPpkF4bHJ — […]

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Bear Grylls climbs Lion’s Head – PICTURE and VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 06-05-23 19:51

Well-known adventurer and motivational speaker, Bear Grylls, recently climbed Lion’s Head in Cape Town with a member of his team, Adam Hassan. PICTURE | Kruger Park game ranger shares picture of ‘Silver-Eye’ lion The 48-year-old British adventurer – known for his popular show, Running Wild with Bear Grylls – was in South Africa to deliver a motivational talk about “what it means […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Saturday, 6 May’s numbers and results

By Sonja Baartman 06-05-23 21:38

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 6 May 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 Saturday, 6 […]

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Lotto: Here are Saturday, 6 May’s numbers and results

By Sonja Baartman 06-05-23 21:02

Are you ready for the 6 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

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Kruger Park game ranger posts adorable baby hyena PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 06-05-23 11:05

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of an adorable newly-born hyena cub. Check it out! ALSO READ | LION TRIES ENTERING RESTAURANT FULL OF TOURISTS Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger wrote: “Just beautiful” Just beautiful…😍😍 pic.twitter.com/WG0U1nNyss — The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE (@EdwardthembaSa) May 4, 2023 […]

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