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Springboks: NINE players at risk of missing Rugby World Cup

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 13:46

Jacques Nienaber and the Springboks have a couple of selection headaches. These NINE players are in danger of potentially missing out on the Rugby World Cup in France. Jacques Nienaber and the Springboks have a couple of selection headaches. These NINE players are in danger of potentially missing out on the Rugby World Cup in France. MUST […]

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Eastern Cape dam water levels update

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 13:41

The Eastern Cape province is also expected to have less rain during the winter season, which means the dam water levels will decline over the period. ALSO READ: Western Cape dam water levels update Just like many other provinces, the costal province is expecting a dry winter season ahead. The effects of that are already […]

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‘We are not the only country facing a power crisis’- Ramaphosa

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 12:31

Speaking in KZN, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa is not the only country that is experiencing a power crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa is not the only country in the world that is struggling with electricity. Ramaphosa made these remarks during his visit to KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 14 May. A COLD AND […]

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African giants put pressure on Kaizer Chiefs-Khama Billiat saga?

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 12:21

Khama Billiat’s contract situation at Kaizer Chiefs seems to be taking a new twist every week, with this one no different. READ | ‘ARTHUR ZWANE MIGHT NOT BE AT KAIZER CHIEFS’ LAST GAME’-REPORT Billiat is set to see his contract at Chiefs come to an end in the winter, with many initial reports suggesting that he […]

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China’s population decline causes both opportunities and risks for Africa

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 12:11

China’s population will no longer be the world’s highest. India’s population will overtake it this year at an estimated population of 1.42 billion. It’s an epochal transition which speaks to other underlying demographic changes across the world, including the fact that China’s population has peaked and is now falling. Meanwhile, the region with the fastest-rising population – from a current base of around 1.4 […]

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Fuel price UPDATE: Rand takes a pounding, petrol and diesel hanging on

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 11:58

Even at mid-May, it’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following under-recoveries (price increases) or over-recoveries (price decreases) for petrol […]

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Over 20 learners struck by lightning at Limpopo primary school

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 11:46

More than 20 learners allegedly suffered injuries on Monday morning when lightning allegedly struck Akani Junior Primary School in the Greater Tzaneen community of N’wamitwa. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LEARNERS? The lightning struck the school as learners were preparing to begin their regular classes. The sixth-grade class was the most affected. The school requested emergency assistance, and […]

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South African rand regains some ground against the US Dollar

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 11:47

The South African rand firmed in early trade on Monday, recovering from an all-time low hit against the dollar last week as investors were spooked by possible sanctions amid U.S. allegations. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND REGAINS SOME GROUND At 0750 GMT, the rand traded at 19.050 against the dollar, 1.45% stronger than its previous close. The […]

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Thabo Bester and co-accused are appearing in court today

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 11:31

Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester will make his court appearance virtually on Tuesday morning 16 May. ALSO READ: Thabo Bester and Dr Nandi had SEX in PRISON – report THABO BESTER TO MAKE VIRTUAL COURT APPEARANCE Bester, together with seven other co-accused, will appear together for the first time at the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court. Amongst […]

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Goodwood warders arrested for allegedly ‘hooking up’ inmates

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 11:08

Two Goodwood Correctional Services warders were arrested in Cape Town on Monday for allegedly accepting bribes from inmates. The Hawks arrested two Goodwood Correctional Services warders for allegedly “hooking up” inmates in return for favours and privileges. READ: 19-year-old missing after swimming in Port Shepstone WARDERS ALLEGEDLY TOOK BRIBES FROM INMATES AT GOODWOOD PRISON The Hawks Serious Corruption […]

Pele’s gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 10:59

A fitting resting place for “The King”: six months after his death, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded football=tirfed tomb to the public. It is a final resting place fit for “The King”: six months after the death of the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded, football-turfed tomb to the public Monday. […]

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UK hunting trophy ban: SA taxidermists are worried

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 10:48

Workers in Pieter Swart’s tanning and taxidermy workshop are busy skinning impala heads, bleaching buffalo bones and softening zebra skins. PICTURE | Kruger National Park: Looks like ‘Usain Bolt’ is heading to Skukuza His business in South Africa has thrived for years, but the 58-year-old says it is now threatened by a British law sponsored by animal activists. The […]

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Chiefs official drops big statement on Zwane’s future

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 10:43

It’s time for great news if you love Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane. Here’s a big update from the club’s media spokesperson Vina Maphosa. Gather all Kaizer Chiefs fans in this article! An Amakhosi official has confirmed the club’s stance on Arthur Zwane amid boiling pressure to fire the club legend. READ MORE: Bobby spills […]

Acting Mayor Kenny Kunene in heated argument with Hilbrow caretaker

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 10:35

Johannesburg acting Mayor, Kenny Kunene was embroiled in a heated argument with a caretaker of a hijacked building in Hilbrow. There was a heated exchange between acting Joburg Mayor Kenny Kunene and the caretaker of the Park Lane flats in Hillbrow, who refused to disclose the owners of the property. ALSO READ: WATCH: Acting Joburg mayor […]

Maritzburg United cry foul over Mamelodi Sundowns clash

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 10:19

The PSL has declined Maritzburg United’s request to postpone their final DStv Premiership match of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has declined Maritzburg United’s request to postpone their final DStv Premiership match of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: THREE REASONS PITSO MOSIMANE COULD TAKE OVER FROM ZWANE AT CHIEFS The decision has disappointed club chairperson Farouk Kadodia. […]

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Gauteng government aims to hire 6 000 people to fix potholes

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 09:20

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is set to employ 6 000 people to fix potholes in the province. According to The Citizen, Lesufi made the announcement on Sunday, 14 May in Dobsonville during the provincial government’s initiation of the “green army,” a Cleaning and Greening Expanded Public Works Programme. The green army will conduct clean-ups, collect waste from households, […]

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Kruger Park: Looks like ‘Usain Bolt’ is heading to Skukuza – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 15-05-23 20:21

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a cheetah standing atop a distance marker inside the park. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “It looks like Usain Bolt is heading to Skukuza….” SEE | Kruger Park: […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Monday, 15 May’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 15-05-23 21:45

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 15 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 Monday, 15 […]

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SANDF commander in Moscow to discuss cooperation with Russia

By Mimi Mfundisi 15-05-23 18:42

The SANDF visit comes amid US allegations that South Africa has supplied arms to Russia, which is at war with Ukraine. According to Russian news agencies quoting the country’s Ministry of Defence, the commander of the South Africa National Defence Force’s (SANDF) ground forces is in the Russian capital of Moscow. READ: Severe thunderstorms to hit these THREE […]

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