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South African police on Wednesday fired rubber bullets and teargas to disperse hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters in Durban. The country has been repeatedly swept by waves of anti‑foreigner sentiment, often erupting into violent – and sometimes deadly – attacks on immigrants. Political flashpoint With local elections due in less than a year, the issue has…
A Louis Vuitton-clad Thabo Bester has brazenly claimed that he was in Tanzania on holiday when he was arrested, alongside his rumoured romantic partner, Nandipha Magudumana, in 2023. The convicted rapist, murderer, and fraudster appeared in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday, 24 March. During it, he challenged, amongst other things, his transfer to the…
Three of R&B and Hip-Hop’s iconic groups of the 90s are joining forces as they prepare to tour together for the first time. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue are set to begin the It’s Iconic tour in the US this August until October. Hopefully, the tour will not only happen in the US, because other…
A man identified as James went viral when a video of him dramatically trying to escape an errant squirrel during a meeting. James did not foresee the day unfolding as it did when he sat down in his home office for a meeting with about seven associates. He heard some rustling coming from the fireplace,…
Wet and wild weather is expected in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and the North West on Tuesday, 24 March. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued several warnings for intense conditions. KWAZULU-NATAL The SAWS has issued two warnings for KwaZulu-Natal. Over the northern parts of the province, a Yellow Level 4 Warning has been issued. Severe…
South Africa is setting its sights on a new major agricultural export: pistachios. The country is targeting annual production of up to 60 000 tons within the next decade, aiming to capture between 5% and 8% of the global market. If achieved, this could place South Africa among the world’s top producers. SA climate offers…
Police have dismissed viral claims that the remains of missing Saldanha Bay girl Joslin Smith has been found, more than two years after her disappearance. This comes amid claims by Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie that the child had been trafficked and is still alive. Last year, Joslin’s mother, Kelly Smith, and two other men,…
Some sizzling heat is expected in KwaZulu-Natal, while North West and Free State brace for rainy conditions. Here’s what’s in store for Friday, 20 March. KWAZULU-NATAL KZN kicks off Friday with a blanket of morning fog, clearing into a partly cloudy day. Warm to hot temperatures are expected, with the east seeing some seriously hot…
If you’ve dealt with water and power cuts or missed rubbish collections, you’re not alone. And government says it knows things haven’t been working. Now, National Treasury has introduced a new plan aimed at fixing service delivery in the country’s biggest cities, with the goal of unlocking up to R100 billion in investment. What’s the…
The forecast for Thursday, 19 March has a little bit of everything – foggy mornings, warm afternoons, and isolated showers. Here’s what to expect in the North West, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. NORTH WEST Morning fog patches are expected in the east, while the rest of the province will be partly cloudy and warm. Isolated…