Day: August 31, 2023
News24 | Springbok strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining Rugby World Cup
Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they won four years ago.
Continue ReadingMitch McConnell Freezes Up In Press Conference One Month After Similar Episode
The Senate minority leader appeared unable to speak with reporters in Kentucky, just a month after a similarly scary episode on Capitol Hill.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bok number five keys locked and ready for RWC action, but who starts with Eben?
Where most teams would panic at the loss of a world-class lock, like Lood de Jager, the Springboks have a plethora of options to don the number five jersey for the 10 September World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseilles.
Continue ReadingNews24 | St Andrew’s College fired a worker for stealing two slices of bread. The decision was later reversed
St Andrew’s College, the posh Anglican private school in Makhanda, fired a worker with 11 years of experience, because she stole two slices of bread from a school dining room.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pieter du Toit | Big capital must issue an ultimatum to Ramaphosa about Cele, Masemola, rule of law
Rescuing the criminal justice system is central to any attempt at resurrecting South Africa from the ANC's misrule. And it's time for big business to force the issue, writes Pieter du Toit.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Beaufort West or Dubai-West? Mayor wants to ‘rebrand’ historic municipality
The mayor of Beaufort West wants to rename the municipality, known as the "Capital of the Karoo", to Dubai-West.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Kganyago: ‘Unfortunate’ if Phala Phala probe creates impression it’s okay to launder money
Lesetja Kganyago says the bank doesn't believe its probe into Phala Phala has wider implications for money laundering.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Customs are insane.’ Some Shein shoppers shocked by sudden surge in import costs
Many of Shein's South African clients are up in arms as they are suddenly forced to pay much more for their imported clothing.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Scorpions 2.0: New bill to give NPA its teeth back, but critics say lack of independence a threat
The ANC government insisted on disbanding the corruption-focused Scorpions 15 years ago - and now, in the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment (NPA) Bill, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola is trying to bring the unit's prosecution style back.
Continue ReadingCanada Advises LGBTQ People To Be Cautious Traveling To U.S.
The advisory came in response to the wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has passed in recent years.
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