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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Putin promises retaliation following fatal attack on Crimea bridge

By AFP 18-07-23 12:26

President Vladimir Putin on Monday vowed to retaliate after a Ukrainian attack on a bridge linking Moscow-annexed Crimea to Russia killed two civilians and left their child wounded. ALSO READ: WATCH: BRICS summit to be ‘physical’ amid Putin warrant [VIDEO] “Another terrorist attack was committed on the bridge last night,” Putin said in televised remarks. “Of course, […]

Caster Semenya’s legal victory is significant for human rights, but doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll be able to compete again – here’s why

Caster Semenya’s legal victory is significant for human rights, but doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll be able to compete again – here’s why

By Fazila Olla 18-07-23 12:19

Olympic athlete Caster Semenya has repeatedly come into conflict with competition rules set out by the athletics governing body, World Athletics (formerly known as the IAAF). These rules require athletes like Semenya, who has what is known as a difference of sexual development (DSD), to reduce their blood testosterone level when competing in a number […]

Exploring infamous cult massacres: Kenyan death toll rises to 400

By AFP 18-07-23 12:14

After the death toll in a Kenyan cult massacre in which members were believed to have starved crossed 400, we look at other notorious killer sects. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized 914 DEAD, GUYANA JUNGLE APOCALYPSE In one of the most dramatic mass murder-suicides of modern history, 914 adults and children from […]

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Hundreds march in Cape Town demanding better housing

By Fazila Olla 18-07-23 11:41

Hundreds of people from Browns Farm in Philippi marched to the Cape Town Civic Centre and the offices of the Western Cape Human Settlements department on Monday, demanding better housing. The marchers included backyarders and shack dwellers who say their living conditions have become unbearable. They complain about access to water, sanitation, public lighting and […]

SA Government Notes Fitch’s SA ‘BB-’ Rating

Rating agency affirms SA debt outlook as stable

By Fazila Olla 18-07-23 11:29

Government has noted Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and maintain a stable outlook. According to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by low real gross domestic product (GDP) growth hampered by power shortages, high level of inequality, a high government debt-to-GDP ratio, and a […]

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Fuel price update: Two weeks away from bad news

By Garrin Lambley 18-07-23 11:26

We are a fortnight away from the new petrol and diesel prices for August 2023. Sadly, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) don’t paint a pretty picture. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Monday, 17 July 2023. FUEL PRICE CHANGE Petrol 93 No change Petrol 95 increase of 7 […]

President Nelson Mandela’s birthday

Remember Madiba by working for peace

By Fazila Olla 18-07-23 11:23

As the country and the world at large commemorate President Nelson Mandela’s birthday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on everyone to promote peace across the globe. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, President Ramaphosa said everyone is called upon to get involved in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes, which is the fruit of Nelson Mandela’s […]

Nelson Mandela Day: Two new statues of Madiba to be unveiled

By Nokwanda Ncwane 18-07-23 11:14

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to unveil two statues of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, 18 July. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Madiba’s passing and he would have been 105 years old as he was born on 18 July 1918. TWO NELSON MANDELA STATUES TO BE UNVEILED ON […]

Drakensberg cable car set to boost tourism

By Lorne Philpot 18-07-23 11:08

The Drakensberg is a naturally scenic part of South Africa with its spectacular mountain scenery. The area is a firm favourite among many South Africans who often view it as a convenient local option for mountain scenery and activities. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS The Drakensberg region is equivalent […]

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Western Cape dam levels near capacity: Latest numbers

By Garrin Lambley 18-07-23 10:52

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have jumped in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are currently exceeding capacity. The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar period last […]

No more! Why Seychelles now bans entry to one nation

By Lorne Philpot 18-07-23 10:48

The Seychelles is a bucket list holiday destination for many travellers from across the globe. However, Seychelles’ pristine beaches and idyllic waters are no longer available to genuine visitors and tourists from one nation. Social media platforms erupted in outrage last week following reports alleging that the Seychelles had imposed an entry ban on Nigerian […]

Bulls bid farewell to coach

By Mariette Adams 18-07-23 10:27

The Bulls have confirmed that Russell Winter has vacated his position as one of its coaches to join Japanesse side, the Kubota Spears – after three and half seasons in Pretoria. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance He has been a highly valued member of the coaching team since joining in 2020, […]

Tragic building collapse in Cairo claims eight lives

By AFP 18-07-23 10:15

Eight people including seven members of one family were killed in Cairo on Monday when a residential building in Egypt’s capital collapsed, the public prosecution and state media said. ALSO READ: Enyobeni: “Tavern owner watched as children collapsed and died” A statement from the public prosecution said the building in the city’s Hadayek al-Qubba district “completely […]

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Human rights group wants support for rescued Libyan migrants

By AFP 18-07-23 09:57

An Arab rights group called Monday 17 July 2023 for international help for 360 sub-Saharan migrants who Libyan authorities say were rescued after having been abandoned in the desert by Tunisian police on the border with Libya. The Cairo-based Arab Organisation for Human Rights (AOHR) said it welcomed Libya’s reception of the migrants who had […]

Separatist rebels continue rampage: 10 civilians killed in Cameroon

By AFP 18-07-23 09:50

Separatist rebels have killed about 10 civilians and wounded two more in one of Cameroon’s restive anglophone regions, the defence ministry said Monday. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized The country’s primarily English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions have been gripped by conflict since separatists declared independence in 2017 after decades of grievances over […]

Three surprise selections we could see for next Springboks Test

By Craig Lewis 18-07-23 09:37

The Springboks will next be in action against Argentina on 29 July in the final round of the Rugby Championship, which will then be followed by three World Cup warm-up games. ALSO READ: When are the Springboks back in action? Yet it must be remembered that the Boks’ squad for the 2023 World Cup will be announced on […]

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Pretty in pink: ‘Barbie’ marketing blitz hits fever pitch

By AFP 18-07-23 09:05

Hollywood A-listers have been walking red carpets in hot pink, glitter is back, and companies from The Gap to Burger King are doing rose-colored collaborations: “Barbie” mania is everywhere as the hotly anticipated film hits theaters worldwide. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance Toy maker Mattel, who first unveiled the iconic doll in […]

El Salvador officials arrest 110 over money laundering scheme

By AFP 18-07-23 08:39

Salvadoran officials on Monday announced the arrest of 110 members of an alleged international money laundering ring operating in the Central American country. Almost all member of the scheme were Colombian nationals, authorities in El Salvador said, alleging that they had failed to register as lenders and had offered residents loans with interest rates of 20 […]

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