24 October 2020, Saturday News
24 October 2020, Saturday
COVID-19 WRAP | SA records 53 new Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
A wave of Covid-19 infections has hit Nelson Mandela Bay — and acting mayor Thsonono Buyeye has called on residents to act responsibly.
Lockdown level 5 loading this festive.
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Will Africa’s best shot at a Covid-19 vaccine be enough?
The Covax Initiative is meant to guarantee access to potential vaccines for poorer countries. But rich countries have already bought up more than 4.2-billion doses, and there is no provision to change restrictive patent laws.
2020-10-24 11:55:00 PMRead more...
AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates share the spoils in Durban
AmaZulu will be right to feel aggrieved that they only got to share the spoils 1-1 with Orlando Pirates from a the dubious penalty awarded to the visitors in their opening DStv Premiership encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday night.
2020-10-24 11:43:00 PMRead more...
AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates share the spoils in Durban
Pirates were awarded a questionable penalty in the 18th minute after Bucs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu was clearly tackled outside the box by Sibusiso Mabiliso‚ but match referee Abongile Tom pointed to the spot. HadebeSazieso
HadebeSazieso Is so surprising and questionable the referee decision when the league is at preliminary stage and see such act crippling. Because I expected he should acted correctly.
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Manchester United frustrated by Chelsea in goalless draw
Manchester United remain winless at Old Trafford in the Premier League this season after they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Chelsea on Saturday.
2020-10-24 11:29:00 PMRead more...
Ghost fishing gear an ‘immortal menace’ in oceans
Lost and illegal tackle is threatening marine life and the lives of people making a living from the sea.
2020-10-24 11:26:00 PMRead more...
Bulls send Super statement of intent with the hammering of the Sharks
The Sharks left Loftus Versfeld with a bloodied nose and plenty to think about after the Bulls claimed a comprehensive 41-14 win.
2020-10-24 11:15:00 PMRead more...
Eastern Cape cops injured after opening fire — on each other
Two police officers are recovering in hospital after a shoot-out between different units which descended on a business in East London..
😤only two in hospital how many where they on each side They must go back to Academy for accuracy how can they miss target
What happened .
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6 beautiful photos from Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida's crowning | Channel
6 beautiful photos from Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida's crowning
2020-10-24 10:53:00 PMRead more...
Cost and carats: five facts about Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida's crown
Along with the prestigious title of Miss SA 2020 and a package of prizes and sponsorships worth over R3m, Shudufhadzo Musida has the honour of wearing the uBuhle crown during the year of her reign.
Die ding hetvnie eers hare nie
Congratulations
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Minnie Dlamini found Nandi Madida’s first album recorded 18 years ago and the nostalgia is real!
Nandi was born to be a star!
2020-10-24 10:44:00 PMRead more...
Social media reacts to Shudufhadzo Musida's 'game changing' Miss SA win
Moments after the glittering Miss SA crown was placed on Shudufhadzo Musida's head, messages congratulating Mzansi's new queen began to flood social media feeds.
Die ding het nie eers f..ken hare nie en julle noem dit n beauty queen
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Bulls run Sharks off the park in Loftus Super Rugby Unlocked clash
The BlueBullsRugby were simply too good as they ran TheSharksZA off the park in their SuperRugbyUnlocked clash at Loftus this evening.
2020-10-24 10:19:00 PMRead more...
Father who 'failed to pay up' gets R648k child maintenance demand
A niece of one of the country’s richest businessmen is taking her former partner to court for R648,000 in child maintenance payments.
2020-10-24 10:16:00 PMRead more...
United frustrated by Chelsea in goalless draw
.ManUtd ended a two-game home losing streak when they played to a goalless draw with ChelseaFC at Old Trafford. | IOLsport
2020-10-24 10:14:00 PMRead more...
Cape Town City and Chippa United share the points in league opener
Cape Town City FC and Chippa United played to a 1-all draw in their DStv Premiership opener in the Mother City on Saturday evening.
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Solidarity Fund donates R75m to fight GBV
The Solidarity Fund has opened applications for funding to organisations that run programmes to help fight gender-based violence (GBV) and victims.
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Golf GTI driver 'rammed hijackers' to escape
Ammunition and what appeared to be a police appointment certificate were found in a vehicle allegedly used in an attempted hijacking near Verulam, north of Durban.
The police are the criminals
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SA’s Covid-19 cases at 714 246, as Europe gears up for its second wave
Over the past 24 hours, South Africa recorded 1 834 new Covid-19 cases.
2020-10-24 09:58:00 PMRead more...
'The journey was amazing,’ says Miss SA 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida
“It feels amazing,” Shudufhadzo Musida said shortly after being crowned MissSouthAfrica2020. For the 23-year-old, the MissSA2020 title is the fulfilment of a life-long dream. WeekendArgus IOL_Lifestyle
WeekendArgus _Lifestyle When are we going to have local ladies with no degrees, accent, but can speak their Indegineous languages with pride and represent South Africa? I think the pageant discriminate against a lot of African women. On a different note, Siyabonga Shudu.
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And the winner of Miss SA 2020 is ...
It's official: Shudufhadzo Musida has inherited the Miss SA crown from reigning queen Sasha-Lee Olivier
Izumba nje leli 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
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From plans for her reign to her celeb crush: Getting to know Shudufhadzo Musida | Channel
Here's everything you need to know about Shudufhadzo Musida.
2020-10-24 09:34:00 PMRead more...
Court order has big implications for land expropriation
Four years ago, Louis Nathan Langer, a pensioner, lost his home and his only source of income when the KwaDukuza Municipality expropriated the land for low cost housing, offering him a “trifling” compensation.
Would they have eventually built the houses? They way they handled the expropriation it seemed as if they stole the land and hoped the owner would just give up the fight.
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Miss SA 2020 Shudufhadzo: 'God always changes the narrative, and I'm proof of that' | Channel
When asked about her message to the world, she said: 'Your dreams are valid.'
News24 People still can't work! People still can't feed their families! We all still live in the captivity of the corrupt government that covers our faces in masks so that we can no longer share our smiles! But the ridiculous cattle parade of beauty pageants go on regardless.
Channel24 African Queen 👑👌♥️
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Concerns for Gavin Hunt at Chiefs as Sundowns stroll to 3-0 opening PSL win
Mamelodi Sundowns' embarrassment of riches in player power seemed to stand in contrast to the starker situation at Kaizer Chiefs, in the Brazilians' 3-0 DStv Premiership opening victory at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
2020-10-24 09:10:00 PMRead more...
Rami Chuene was stopped by a Metro Police officer — all he wanted was to be unblocked on Twitter!
Rami didn't even blink, shem ... the guy is still blocked!
2020-10-24 08:49:00 PMRead more...
Toxic power struggle hits public works
With infighting and allegations of corruption and poor planning, the department’s top management looks like a scene from ‘Survivor’
2020-10-24 08:45:00 PMRead more...
US election: 5 crucial questions for the week and a half ahead
US election: 5 crucial questions for the week and a half ahead By Aaron Blake USElections
2020-10-24 08:41:00 PMRead more...
Ethiopia summons US ambassador over Trump’s “blow up” dam comments
Ethiopia on Saturday summoned the U.S. ambassador over what it called an “incitement of war” between Ethiopia and Egypt from President Donald Trump.
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Europe becomes second region to cross 250 000 deaths as second Covid wave hits
Europe became the second region after Latin America to surpass 250,000 deaths on Saturday, according to a Reuters tally, with record numbers of daily Covid-19 infections reported in the past two weeks.
2020-10-24 08:38:00 PMRead more...
Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole
Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole
2020-10-24 08:37:00 PMRead more...
United Nations tackles Africa's coronavirus challenges head-on
The UN’s response to Covid-19, and in particular the World Health Organization, has been laudable, especially its technical support to developing countries.
The very same UN implementing global Governance under the guise of Sustainable development..
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‘Ernst loves an adventure’: Middendorp joins Saint George in Ethiopia
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has joined Saint George SC in Ethiopia, with his new club having attracted the 61-year-old with the offer of “an exciting project”, his agent said.
2020-10-24 08:35:00 PMRead more...
Real Madrid sink Barca in 'Clasico' with help of Sergio Ramos penalty
Sergio Ramos scored the winner from the penalty spot as realmadrid overcame FCBarcelona in Saturday's Clasico. | IOLsport
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Shudufhadzo Musida crowned Miss SA 2020
Shudufhadzo Musida crowned Miss SA 2020
Go limpopo girl go,make us proud.
Beautiful
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Shudufhadzo Musida crowned Miss SA 2020
Shudufhadzo Musida crowned Miss SA 2020
Halala daughter of Afrika your beauty is for Afrika.
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Meet the new Miss South Africa! | Channel
Shudufhadzo Musida crowned Miss SA 2020!
2020-10-24 08:20:00 PMRead more...
US sets new record of 84,000 Covid-19 cases in a single day
US sets single-day record for Covid-19 cases during new surge.
2020-10-24 08:20:00 PMRead more...
Trump calls India, China air 'filthy'
He isnt wrong ....
Um..hes not lying though, China's pollution is so bad that it reaches south korea if the wind blows to strong...
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TB catch-up plan underway in Western Cape but old challenges linger | Citypress
Last year at least 360 000 people in South Africa fell ill with TB and about 58 000 of them died from the disease, according to a World Health Organisation report released last week.
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Ouch! Kwesta hits back at hater: 'Save this tweet on your iClout'
Kwesta, did you have to go so hard with those Twitter bars?
Achuuu
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Motorist arrested for clocking 187km in Centurion
Motorist arrested for clocking 187km in Centurion
I would also have him arrested for driving too slow
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‘Before Night Falls’: Reinaldo Arenas breaks down (in) Fidel Castro’s Cuba
Reinaldo Arenas’s memoir reveals the anomaly of a revolutionary society ruled by an autocrat
2020-10-24 07:56:00 PMRead more...
Real Madrid bounce back with rousing 3-1 win over Barca
Real Madrid bounce back with rousing 3-1 win over Barca
2020-10-24 07:31:00 PMRead more...
69 people died since start of Nigerian protests, President Buhari confirms
So what's new for africa? This is the quality of leaders it has in abundance and they are praised as heros...
Police brutality... Coming soon to SA 😡😡😡😡
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The DA in Gauteng calls for Brian Hlongwa to be charged with corruption
2020-10-24 07:13:00 PMRead more...
Mighty Sundowns embarrass Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium
Reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns ran riot in their opening DStv Premiership game against last season’s runners-up Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.
2020-10-24 06:53:00 PMRead more...
Light aircraft crash in the Midlands kills 2 people
Two men have died in a light aircraft crash in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, paramedics said on Saturday.
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Trump casts early ballot in Florida in presidential election
Trump casts early ballot in Florida in presidential election
Who did he vote for?
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Bushiri's SA permanent residency in question
Bushiri's SA permanent residency in question
Our country has become a haven for criminals under ANC steernanship, what a shame, Mandela started all this
Finally, someone is doing their job.
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A pan-African stand must be taken against political oppression in Tanzania
As Tanzania prepares for elections, the president is misusing state machinery to undermine, subjugate and repress citizens and civil society organisations.
2020-10-24 06:20:00 PMRead more...
Army general on 'special leave' after high-flying wife's arrest for fraud
The SANDF confirmed that deputy surgeon general Noel Ndhlovu was placed on special leave this week
Trust absolutely no one in SA Must have the world record for most dishonest people per million of population Can only end in tears
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U.S. State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive
At the pair's second debate, on Thursday, Trump denied the accusations and said he was least racist person in the room.
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Innocent men jailed for nine months get two weeks' compensation
Two men who spent just over nine months in detention for murders they did not commit have approached the highest court in the land for relief
All they deserve is lost wages if they were even gainfully employed. If not, then they deserve nothing but must pay the state for freely feeding them with my tax money.
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Ex-president's wife wants out, accuses him of 'hiding his wealth'
A former president must come clean about his 'secretive' financial affairs, financial support from influential people in neighbouring countries and about his assets, most of which are not in his name.
2020-10-24 05:44:00 PMRead more...
Phil Foden salvages a point for Man City at West Ham
.PhilFoden came off the bench and scored the equalising goal as ManCity and WestHam shared the points from their Premier League clash. | IOLsport
2020-10-24 05:43:00 PMRead more...
Minister Mboweni in tight space over MTBPS
Mboweni will on Wednesday present the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
2020-10-24 05:40:00 PMRead more...
Lagos curfew eases after days of unrest in Nigeria
Lagos curfew eases after days of unrest in Nigeria
2020-10-24 05:30:00 PMRead more...
Domestic tourists score on local deals as international visitors stay away | Fin24
Before the pandemic, SA's tourism industry never really needed to focus on the domestic market, since it relied heavily on international tourism.
2020-10-24 05:30:00 PMRead more...
France deports Bosnians who shaved daughter's hair over love affair
France has expelled a Bosnian family who had beaten and shaved the hair of an adolescent girl who wanted to marry a young Serbian man, the interior ministry said in a statement.
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Chippa United promises to represent Eastern Cape well
Chippa United are confident of making a strong start to the DStv campaign when they take on Cape Town City in the Mother City on Saturday.
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Chiefs coach Hunt brings Castro‚ Manyama and Katsande into his XI to face Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has brought Leonardo Castro into his starting line-up for the opening 2020-21 DStv Premiership match-up against Mamelodi Sundowns.
2020-10-24 05:27:00 PMRead more...
Two die as light aircraft crashes in KZN Midlands
Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed near Hilton in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Saturday.
May thier soul rest in peace
Condolences
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US reports record 84,000 coronavirus cases in one day
US reports record 84,000 coronavirus cases in one day
2020-10-24 05:15:00 PMRead more...
Proteas ace Chris Morris: 'It's nice to feel important' | Sport
Proteas allrounder Chris Morris says it is 'nice to feel wanted' as he continues his good form with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
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Erasmus starts for Sundowns as co-coaches make three changes to meet Chiefs
Mercurial Bafana Bafana forward Kermit Erasmus has been handed his first start by Mamelodi Sundowns’ co-coaches for the big opening 2020-21 DStv Premiership match-up against Kaizer Chiefs.
2020-10-24 05:14:00 PMRead more...
'I was never involved,' Gauteng ex-MEC fights back against PPE corruption findings | News24
A lawyer representing former Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku says, for the past three months, his client has endured an 'onslaught of unfounded allegations' that were used to 'tarnish' his integrity and image.
2020-10-24 05:01:00 PMRead more...
Five children killed in attack on Cameroonian school, say officials
Gunmen killed five children and badly wounded about nine others when they opened fire in a school in the city of Kumba in Cameroon's Southwest region on Saturday, officials told Reuters.
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Court clips Shauwn Mkhize's financial wings over Sars debt
The high court in Pretoria issued a final liquidation order against a company belonging to Durban businesswoman and socialite Shauwn Mkhize (formerly Mpisane).
2020-10-24 04:50:00 PMRead more...
Want to know the reason for a personal call before you pick up? SA now has an app for that
The app might make it easier to know whether to accept that awkward mid-workday personal call or not.
2020-10-24 04:45:00 PMRead more...
A fair fight? Three versus one on the benches for Sundowns versus Chiefs
Of course, that’s a tongue in cheek assessment because everyone knows it is not the number of coaches on a bench that makes for a good coaching staff. marc_strydom
2020-10-24 04:45:00 PMRead more...
In addition to traffic fines, motorists now face an infringement penalty levy
This country I really can’t anymore. We are unemployed in a disastrous state. And you guys have wise food prices , electricity and still do this. They find new ways to get money out of us. Money we don’t have. This country I just cannot 😡😡😡😭
Coffers running low I see. They are also also introducing new licenses and number plates but let me guess, the price is going up as well as the fees for renewals and registrations. SA people are rung out.
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Charity art auction raises R80 000 for Covid relief fund
Imasa Durban salutes the women who painstakingly painted all the artworks and generously put these forward for charity
2020-10-24 04:39:00 PMRead more...
Facebook, Instagram indiscriminately flag #EndSars posts as fake news
Fact-checking is appropriate but the platforms’ scattershot approach has resulted in genuine information and messages about Nigerians’ protest against police brutality being silenced
2020-10-24 04:39:00 PMRead more...
Writer victorious two years in a row
Raising awareness about different health issues, especially mental health, is a passion for Durban writer, Glynis Horning
2020-10-24 04:36:00 PMRead more...
Chiefs coach Hunt brings Castro‚ Manyama and Katsande into his XI to face Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has brought Leonardo Castro into his starting line-up for the opening 2020-21 DStv Premiership match-up against Mamelodi Sundowns‚ kicking off at 3.30pm at FNB Stadium.
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Africa’s only atomic plant bets R19.4bn on a second life | Fin24
Eskom started a billion-dollar round of investments in Africa’s oldest nuclear power plant before getting permission from safety regulators that the reactor’s lifetime can be extended.
Fin24 If the IAEA had approved the extension,then not only the Steam Generators needs to be replaced but the entire primary circuit. Wonder what they are going to do with all that waste.
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POLL | Who do you want to win Miss SA 2020?
There are 10 accomplished beauties vying for the crown
2020-10-24 04:30:00 PMRead more...
Bottas completes sweep of Portuguese GP practice
The Finn, quickest in both Friday's sessions at the Algarve circuit near the southern city of Portimao, lapped with a best effort of one minute 16.654 seconds.
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All the action as Kaizer Chiefs clash with Mamelodi Sundowns
Last season's runners-up Kaizer Chiefs host champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the opening game of the 2020-21 DStv Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday, kicking off at 3.30pm.
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Erasmus starts for Sundowns as co-coaches make three changes to meet Chiefs
Erasmus starts for Sundowns as co-coaches make three changes to meet Chiefs marc_strydom
2020-10-24 04:25:00 PMRead more...
Mboweni’s handling of the Munusamy matter is similar to his nonchalant attitude towards criticism of his cooking
If you’re suffering from indigestion over titomboweni hiring Ranjeni Munusamy, don’t blame Magoebaskloof’s masterchef, writes RitchKev
2020-10-24 04:25:00 PMRead more...
Three stars who will win game for Kaizer Chiefs against Mamelodi Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs host Mamelodi Sundowns in Saturday’s crunch DStv Premiership opening clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
2020-10-24 04:21:00 PMRead more...
A fair fight? Three versus one on the benches for Sundowns versus Chiefs
It doesn’t seem a fair fight. Not only do big-spending Mamelodi Sundowns have more player power, they also have three head coaches to one on the bench when they meet Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s DStv Premiership-opener at FNB Stadium.
One goal per coach, We'll done MaSandawana
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Three key players who will win the game for Sundowns against Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs host Mamelodi Sundowns in Saturday’s crunch DStv Premiership clash at FNB Stadium that gets the 2020-21 season off to a start.
2020-10-24 04:19:00 PMRead more...
Aaaw! Mmusi Maimane & wife Natalie welcome baby girl
Aaaw! Mmusi Maimane & wife Natalie welcome baby girl
Congratulations are in order
I hope he sent that “Open letter to whites” to his wife.....she needs to pay hom reperations you know 🤷🏻♂️
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Chiefs coach Hunt brings Castro‚ Manyama and Katsande into his XI to face Sundowns
Chiefs coach Hunt brings Castro‚ Manyama and Katsande into his XI to face Sundowns marc_strydom
2020-10-24 04:11:00 PMRead more...
Restoring form and function
This week, Weekend Argus spent some time with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Liezl du Toit, and her team at Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital.
2020-10-24 04:08:00 PMRead more...
Morne Steyn: Bulls need to eliminate the mistakes
Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn has urged his teammates to eliminate elementary mistakes during their Super Rugby Unlocked match against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday.
2020-10-24 04:02:00 PMRead more...
Three key players who will win the game for Sundowns against Chiefs
There is no doubt that ‘Mshishi’ will be highly motivated because he was the biggest winner at the PSL awards on Thursday. BraMahlatse
2020-10-24 04:00:00 PMRead more...
November 3 is not D-Day for the US alone
We assumed no one could want a bad reality TV host as their president.
2020-10-24 03:57:00 PMRead more...
'I’m a South African citizen who abides by the law,' says Ace Magashule
'I’m a South African citizen who abides by the law,' says Ace Magashule
Lies
He really believes he is innocent.
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School principal gunned down in his office
Provincial education MEC Kwazi Mshengu said the principal was allegedly shot in his office in full view of pupils and educators.
2020-10-24 03:45:00 PMRead more...
One in three South Africans don't wear masks when leaving home: survey
One in three South Africans don't wear masks when leaving home: survey
All the malls and the shops have Sanitizers all over the place, You cannot enter the shop without sanitizing of hands. Sign at shop entrances also states - No Mask , No entry. They would not allow a person in without a mask.
I doubt that. I've been to Tygervalley,Century City & N1 City mall here in the Cape. There you hardly see anyone without a mask. Like 99.9 would be wearing one. If they not wearing it, they got it on their lap, hanging from one ear /round the neck. They busy drinking or eating.
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Could having Anele Mdoda as a judge be good luck for Miss SA 2020?
Charismatic radio host Anele Mdoda will once again be taking a seat at the judges' table for the upcoming finale of the 2020 Miss SA pageant.
2020-10-24 03:30:00 PMRead more...
Six positive cases: Lions vs Cheetahs cancelled due to Covid-19
Inevitably, perhaps, Covid-19’s tentacles have enveloped the Lions’ squad to the point that their Super Rugby Unlocked clash against the Cheetahs on Saturday afternoon had to be cancelled.
2020-10-24 03:26:00 PMRead more...
300 insourced City of Joburg workers say they want to join Mashaba's movement
300 insourced City of Joburg workers say they want to join Mashaba's movement
They are not alone. A lot of ex Da supporters will join action sa.
Good, we need more players. ANC/EFF/DA not cutting it anymore. Fresh ideas and teamwork is needed.
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Zimbabwe launches dollar-denominated stock exchange
Zimbabwe launches dollar-denominated stock exchange
2020-10-24 03:24:00 PMRead more...
LISTEN | Jesse Clegg's latest track is what you want to be jamming to this summer | Channel
LISTEN | Jesse Clegg's latest track is what you want to be jamming to this summer
How does it go?
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Three stars who will win game for Chiefs against Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs host Mamelodi Sundowns in Saturday’s crunch DStv Premiership opening clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
2020-10-24 03:00:00 PMRead more...