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Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland clash

Springbok coach, Dr Rassie Erasmus, named an experienced matchday 23 squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners for their opening Incoming Series Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. The game is expected to be a humdinger of an encounter between the top two ranked teams in the world. The three players in the 23 who did not participate in the international spectacle in France, where the Springboks […]

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SA’s economic hub is still without an executive

It remains to be seen whether Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will name his cabinet anytime soon after two failed attempts. Yesterday, the premier made a U-turn on his much-anticipated cabinet announcement as negotiations with the DA deadlocked over positions. Lesufi had previously revealed that negotiations with the DA have been difficult. DA leader in Gauteng Solly Msimanga says the ANC's offer of two MEC positions is an insult. He says […]

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Jamie Foxx shares what caused his hospitalisation

  Actor and comedian, Jamie Foxx says his health issues emanated from him having a bad headache. Foxx was hospitalised in April last year after he reportedly suffered a medical complication. In a video that has been shared widely on social media, Foxx can be seen speaking to a group of people in downtown Phoenix. The 'Django: Unchained' actor says he had asked a friend for an Advil (headache tablet) […]

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Maintenance leaves Joburgers high and dry

Some Johannesburg residents are complaining that they haven't seen water tankers in their communities, despite relying on them as a last resort during Rand Water's planned water cuts. The utility's infrastructure maintenance project, which entered its second week today, has left some parts of Johannesburg without water, with Tshwane and Ekurhuleni next in line to be affected. Providing an update at a media briefing, Rand Water CEO Sipho Mosai explained […]

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Proteas to return home on Wednesday

The Proteas will be returning to South Africa on Wednesday, landing at around 10h15 after they finished second at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa lost the final to India on Saturday by 7 runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Several of the Proteas players are expected to not be at the OR Tambo International Airport when the team arrives as they will travel straight to […]

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Saftu slams ANC for ‘abandoning’ interest of South Africans

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) Secretary-General, Zwelinzima Vavi, has accused the ANC of abandoning the interest of South Africans for Cabinet positions. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday night announced his new Cabinet, which consists of Ministers and Deputies from the 11 political parties who form part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). DA's John  Steenhuisen, Siviwe Gwarube, Solly Malatsi, the PA's Gayton McKenzie, and the IFP's […]

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GNU cabinet reflects Ramaphosa’s grand compromises : Analyst

Independent political analyst, Goodenough Mashego says the new GNU Cabinet reflects the grand compromise that the President had to undertake to be able to form a government. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his 76-member National Executive, including the re-appointment of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Ramaphosa's all-inclusive cabinet has 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers. Mashego says the size of the cabinet shows that there were a lot of demands for positions. […]

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Tyla and Makhadzi fly the flag high at BET awards

Congratulatory messages continue to pour in for South African stars Tyla and Makhadzi, after walking away with BET awards. This year's edition of the prestigious award ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. Grammy Award-winning singer, Tyla, bagged two awards, Best New Artist and Best International Act awards. The Water hitmaker beat Asake, Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, BK, Cleo Sol, fellow South African Focalistic, Karol […]

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Pirates sign Angolan winger ahead of new season

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Delvi Miguel Vieira. The 23-year-old joins the Buccaneers on a three-year deal after passing a medical and finalising personal terms. ☠️ 🏴‍☠️ Bem vindo Gilberto 🏴‍☠️ ⚫️⚪️🔴⭐️#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/gtTf1Qnu75 — Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) June 28, 2024 Delvi, who is better known as Gilberto, joins the Sea Robbers after two seasons with Angolan Girabola champions, Petro du Luanda. The enterprising forward comes off an impressive […]

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Prayers continue for Rethabile following alleged poisoning

Social media users have continued to flood X, formerly known as Twitter, with prayers and messages of love for singer and songwriter, Rethabile Khumalo. The 27-year-old has been in hospital for a week now after her friend allegedly poisoned her. In an Instagram post by her mother, Winnie Khumalo, Rethabile has undergone three operations, so far, and things are not looking good. The music legend says the family has opened […]

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