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Senegal shuts down internet amid opposition’s protests call

By AFP 01-08-23 17:44

Senegal on Monday 31 July 2023 announced that mobile data was being restricted due to “hateful and subversive” messages on social media, following calls for protests over the arrest Friday of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The public prosecutor on Saturday announced seven new charges, including calling for insurrection, against Sonko, a presidential candidate and fierce […]

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Rand strengthens as the US decides interest rate hike

By Sable International 01-08-23 17:35

Last week, the South African rand displayed notable strength, surging against all 19 currencies monitored. The most significant gains were against the Swedish Krona (SEK) and the Australian Dollar (AUD). This performance has been impressive, especially considering the ZAR’s previous weakness in May. The recent rally indicates a remarkable rebound for the currency, which was […]

Julius Malema x Elon Musk

EFF leader defends “Kill the Boer” song after Musk’s condemnation

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 17:24

The EFF leader Julius Malema has hit back at South African-born billionaire Elon Musk, who called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Malema after they sang the song “Kill the Boer” at the party’s birthday celebrations on Saturday. EFF LEADER MALEMA DEFENDED THE SONG ‘KILL THE BOER’ Malema clapped back at Musk, suggesting he was talking […]

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Stellenbucks Restaurant Rewards Campaign returns to the Winelands

By Sundeeka Mungroo 01-08-23 17:17

STELLENBOSCH STELLENBUCKS IS BACK Visit Stellenbosch has officially relaunched their iconic Stellenbucks campaign, this time with a focus on restaurants and dining in the popular Winelands town. According to Tourism Update, the Stellenbucks Restaurant Rewards Campaign invites South African diners to experience the diverse culinary offerings of Stellenbosch while being rewarded with ‘Stellenbucks’ for dining out. ALSO READ: ‘Stay Stellenbucks’ […]

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New bae? Kim Kardashian and Saint go on football tour in Japan

By Mihlali Vellem 01-08-23 17:00

Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian took her seven-year-old son to watch a football game between Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Nassr in Japan recently. She then decided to post some of the cool moments from the excursion on her Instagram page – unfortunately, she ended up getting trolled by some of her social media followers who […]

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Elon Musk calls on Ramaphosa to take action against Malema

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 18:08

South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Julius Malema and the EFF after the party’s supporters sang the song “Kill the Boer” at the EFF’s birthday celebrations on Saturday. ELON MUSK CALLED ON RAMAPHOSA TO TAKE ACTION In a tweet on Monday, Musk said that the EFF was “openly campaigning for […]

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Springboks’ World Cup warm-up games: Kick-off times, dates

By Craig Lewis 01-08-23 16:20

The Springboks will play one final warm up game this weekend before the coaches finalise their 33-man World Cup squad, which will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August. It’s likely that the squad will already be almost 95% certain at this point, but there is a last-gasp opportunity for some players to make a big impression […]

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Queen Elizabeth II: A regal tribute unveiled in York Minster

By Precious Simpasa 01-08-23 16:12

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, along with Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, stonemason Richard Bossons, and residents of York attended the unveiling ceremony of the statue commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II. ALSO READ: FBI files uncover plot to kill UK’s Queen Elizabeth II QUEEN ELIZABETH II STATUE The striking sculpture, designed and […]

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Supermoon: How to watch Sturgeon moon TONIGHT?

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 15:30

Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1 TONIGHT, is called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. SKYWATCHERS WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING TWO MOONS IN AUGUST: The […]

Annelisa Weiland

Former ‘7de Laan’ star: Where is Annelisa Weiland aka Hilda now?

By Wanique Block 01-08-23 14:51

Seasoned actress Annelisa Weiland has garnered an illustrious career spanning over five decades. Best known for her role as “Hilde de Kock” in South African soapie 7de Laan, Annelisa shattered the hearts of many fans when she announced in 2019 that she would be leaving the hit drama series after 19 years on screen. ALSO READ: ‘7de […]

Dollars

Dollar strengthened after Fed loan survey and the rand slips

By Mercury 01-08-23 14:39

Reuters: The dollar strengthened on Monday after a survey from the Federal Reserve showed U.S. banks reported tighter credit standards and weaker loan demand during the second quarter, a sign rising interest rates are having an impact on the economy. U.S. DOLLAR STRENGTHENED The Fed’s quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey, or SLOOS, which is […]

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WATCH – Significant progress in the energy action plan

By Ramadhani Kusaga 01-08-23 14:19

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Ramaphosa reports significant progress in the energy action plan” article in a minute. President Ramaphosa has said that the government has made significant progress in several areas, such as building new generation capacity and transforming the electricity sector through regulatory reforms. He announced that a […]

Thamsanqa Gabuza

Gabuza speaks for the first time since leaving SuperSport

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 14:18

Former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza is eager to start his journey with the new club TS Galaxy. The 36-year-old former Bafana Bafana player has opened up on his move to the club after parting ways with Matsatsantsa last month. ALSO READ: Ntseki reveals why Billiat ‘ignores’ Kaizer Chiefs ALSO READ: Romanian club boss […]

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Nigeria’s president announces measures to counter living cost

By AFP 01-08-23 14:09

Nigeria’s president announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living on Monday 31 July 2023, including the release of 200,000 tonnes of reserve grain after food store looting in the country’s northeast. Since coming to power in May, President Bola Tinubu has made a series of decisions designed to boost long-term investment — but […]

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Get to the pumps: August FUEL PRICE increase lands at midnight

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 13:56

It’s not good news for embattled motorists, with a larger-than-expected August fuel prices increase taking effect at midnight tonight on Wednesday 2 August 2023. ALSO READ: THESE are the 10 cheapest banks in South Africa The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the official August fuel price increase: 37 cents per litre for petrol, while there […]

Burkina Faso

Tension as Burkina capital Ouagadougou gunfire rages

By AFP 01-08-23 13:49

Bursts of gunfire were heard early Tuesday 1st August 2023 in the centre of the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou near an airbase, an AFP journalist said. The shots were heard from around 12:45 am (0045 GMT) in the heart of the city before ceasing about 40 minutes later. “It’s an unfortunate incident limited to the air base,” […]

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Kaizer Chiefs winger off to the coast!

By Ernest Makhaya 01-08-23 13:40

A Kaizer Chiefs winger is off to the coast to join Stellenbosch FC after just two seasons with the Soweto giants. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS COACH MOLEFI NTSEKI GIVES UP ON KHAMA BILLIAT According to SABC Sport, Kgaogelo Sekgota has finalised his move to Stellies after putting pen to paper. READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS LATEST: ANOTHER COACH DEMOTED! Sekgota had joined […]

BEYOND THE LIGHT BARRIER takes Best Foreign Documentary at the Female Eye Film Fest in Toronto

SA film wins big at international festival in Canada

By Jenni Baxter 01-08-23 13:21

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

Kaizer Chiefs Siyabonga Ngezana

Romanian club boss running out of patience with ex-Chiefs player

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 13:07

Weeks after getting signed by Romanian giants FC Steau Bucharesti, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siayabonga Ngezana is already under pressure. The 25-year-old left Amakhosi end of May to join the Romanian club. In his debut, Ngezana slipped and allowed the opponent to score an equalising goal in a pre-season match. Since then, the Bafana Bafana […]

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed in crash

By Siso Naile 01-08-23 12:49

A motorcyclist working for Checkers Sixty60 was killed following a crash in the Alberton area, east of Johannesburg. THE LOCATION OF THE CHECKERS SIXTY60 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT On Saturday 29 July 2023 at 18h35, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Alberton Precinct Officers, responded to a reported crash, at the corner of Vermooten and Louisa where a Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist […]

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