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Hennely Nel

Hennely Nel is a language and literature enthusiast who is always searching for the next best curry in Cape Town. She obtained her Master's degree in Translation at the University of Stellenbosch and holds a passion for researching and writing about marginalised topics and people. Hennely has worked as an English and Afrikaans editor, content writer and translator for various online platforms. She spends her free time adding more books to her collection, hunting for gems in thrift stores, or hanging out at music festivals on picturesque farms.
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PSL Awards: Chiefs attacker wins Goal of the Month

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 12:26

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Ashley du Preez is feeling good this morning, thanks to the Premier Soccer League and Amakosi supporters’ votings. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month KAIZER CHIEFS FORWARD ASHLEY DU PREEZ WINS GOAL OF THE MONTH We can still all remember that goal. Du Preez’s wonderful strike against Chippa United […]

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Cholera outbreak: City sends water tankers to Hammanskraal

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 12:06

At least 15 people have died of cholera in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, as of Tuesday, 23 May. The source of the contamination is yet to be established. READ: Burkina Faso attack: local sources say at least 15 dead SOURCE OF CHOLERA OUTBREAK REMAINS UNKNOWN On Monday, City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink said the City tested tap […]

Thabo Bester saga

Thabo Bester update: Closing arguments in bail applications on Tuesday

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 11:02

Five individuals accused of helping serial rapist Thabo Bester escape prison continue with their bail applications in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 23 May. READ: Suspect nabbed for sharing porn images with Ramaphosa and Cele’s face BAIL APPLICATION IN BESTER ESCAPE REACHING ITS CONCLUSION The applicants are former G4S employees Senohe Matsoara, Buti Masemola, Tieho […]

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Snake rescuer catches two snakes snuggling

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 10:53

Kwa-Zulu Natal snake rescuer, Nick Evans had a nice surprise when he found two house snakes snuggling. Evans said on Facebook that he went to remove a Brown House Snake from under some roof tiles only to find it with another. SNUGGLING “The larger specimen was not happy with being disturbed, especially being in the blue (about […]

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Fuel price update: Diesel, petrol picture gets bleaker as rand struggles

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 10:35

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness […]

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Belinda Davids to perform Whitney Houston tribute shows in Joburg this year

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 10:14

South African singer and impersonator Belinda Davids will be bringing the Greatest Love of All tour to Johannesburg this August. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift yells at security guard while performing ‘Bad Blood’ Davids is currently on an international tour, bringing the sound of Whitney Houston to audiences across Europe. She will be touring New Zealand next month, before coming […]

Burkina Faso attack

Burkina Faso attack: local sources say at least 15 dead

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 09:57

More than a dozen people, thought to be mostly shepherds, have been killed in an attack in eastern Burkina Faso, security and local sources told AFP on Monday 22nd of May 2023. On Sunday “several dozen terrorists attacked the outskirts of Kompienga” — the capital of the province of the same name — and killed […]

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WATCH – Buck and hippos get caught by a crocodile

By Hennely Nel 23-05-23 09:44

In this latest animal sighting, buck-fighting wild dogs and hippos get caught by a crocodile. According to the Latest Sighting website, this sighting took place at Kruger National Park. ALSO READ: Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access This nyala bull fights off wild dogs and a hippo simultaneously, only to get […]

Pakistan schools blown up

Two girls’ schools blown up by militants in Pakistan

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 18:49

Militants detonated explosives inside two empty girls’ schools in northwestern Pakistan overnight, destroying nine classrooms but causing no casualties, officials said Monday. Girls’ education has long been contentious for some regional militants, including the Pakistan Taliban, notorious for shooting then-schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai as she campaigned for schooling in 2012. The twin attacks on the girls’ schools took […]

Bakers Tennis Biscuits

Bakers Tennis Biscuits now available in rusk form

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 18:34

Bakers Tennis Biscuits, which have been around since 1911, are still South Africa’s most popular coconut biscuit. MUST READ | Life saver: Affordable fabric has been designed to block mosquito bites They are the not-so-secret ingredient in many a fridge cake recipe, especially that old family favourite, peppermint crisp tart. And they just got better! Bakers […]

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WATCH – Video of massive python searching for prey

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 16:43

Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. The latest viral video is taking the internet by storm and for different reasons. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. Today’s Viral Video is about the longest and heaviest python climbs […]

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New technology for hotels: Front desk meets hologram

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 15:53

A hotel in Denmark has introduced new technology at their front desk – in the form of a hologram. According to skift.com, the hologram system, made by start-up company, Holoconnects, was installed at the Aiden hotel in Herning, Denmark earlier this year. ALSO READ: Two SA hotels take spots on TripAdvisor’s ‘Top 25 Hotels in Africa’ list […]

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Bali to cap tourists: ‘No more mass tourism’

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 15:42

BALI TO CAP TOURISTS The governor of one of the most popular island destinations in the world, Bali, has plans to implement a quota system where foreign tourists planning to visit the region would have to register for their trip a year in advance. ALSO READ: Travelling to Bali? VFS Global now fast tracks Visas on […]

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Tips: How to stop receiving spam calls

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 15:23

South Africans can take several measures to minimize the amount of spam calls and unsolicited marketing they are regularly bombarded with. ALSO READ: WhatsApp adds cool new feature: Chat Lock SPAM CALLS IN SOUTH AFRICA In 2021, Truecaller’s Global Spam & Scam Report found that South Africa had the 9th-highest rate of spam calls in the world. […]

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Oldest wild lion in Kenya has been killed

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 14:34

Authorities in Kenya have reported that one of the oldest wild lions has been killed by herders. Wild lion, Loonkito, was killed after wandering into the Kenyan village of Olkelunyiet and was speared by villagers after preying on livestock. According to the BBC, the village borders the Amboseli National Park – in southern Kenya. ALSO READ: Animal […]

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New streaming releases to look forward to today – 22 May 2023

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 14:11

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. ALSO READ: Suspects burn down building and cars worth over R2 million Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Monday, 22 May 2023 – The […]

Nandiphsa Magudumana's brother: Tracking Thabo Bester

Home Affairs disputes Dr Nandipha’s claim that she was abducted in Tanzania

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 14:00

The Department of Home Affairs has insisted that celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana’s arrest in Arusha was lawful and that she was not abducted as she claimed in legal papers. Magudumana’s legal team reportedly filed an urgent court application in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday, 19 May to have her arrest and deportation to be declared wrongful […]

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Suspects burn down building and cars worth over R2 million

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 13:48

Police in Bolobedu, Limpopo have launched a massive manhunt for unknown suspects who allegedly torched an office building and cars worth more than R2 million in Kgapane location. The incident reportedly happened on Saturday, 20 May 2023 at about 00:10. SUSPECTS BURN AN OFFICE AND CARS IN LIMPOPO South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo, […]

Montana bans TikTok

Montana becomes the first USA state to BAN TikTok

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 13:17

Montana has made an unprecedented move to become the first US state to ban TikTok. However, doubts have been raised over the decision’s legal foundation, enforcement mechanisms and underlying motives. While the move draws attention to data security on social media, banning TikTok alone may not provide a comprehensive solution to this problem. For one, […]

Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs: Things went from bad to worse

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 13:06

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Kaizer Chiefs football club. The Glamour Boys finished the PSL season in abject form, and now Ashley du Preez has been rocked by a serious injury. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star hospitalised after horror tackle KAIZER CHIEFS STAR DU PREEZ SUFFERS SUSPECTED LEG FRACTURE News has emerged […]

SALGA children's book

SALGA makes waves with its new children’s book fostering civic engagement

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 12:51

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has taken public participation to another level by publishing a children’s book aimed at encouraging children interest in local government children’s book. ALSO READ: What are the Characteristics of Werewolf Books? The book titled: My Local Government, was recently launched at the sixth Annual SALGA National Communicators’ Forum in […]

Netball World Cup

South Africa gets ready for the Netball World Cup

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 12:36

With South Africa hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup from 28 July to 6 August, the first to be held on African soil, Cabinet has called on the nation to roll out the red carpet for the competing countries. ALSO READ: Proteas unveil squad for Netball World Cup “With the Netball World Cup taking place in Cape Town, […]

Free State dam levels

Free State dam water levels update

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 11:11

The Free State has recorded an improved increase in dam water levels this past week, thanks to the slight rains. ALSO READ: Dam levels: Eastern Cape dam water levels weekly update Dam water levels have been declining throughout several provinces in the country and the Free State is one of the heavily affected. According to weather […]

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