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Airlink and Brazil’s LATAM Airlines partner up

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 20:21

South American carrier, LATAM Airlines, who will be returning to SA skies this year, has announced a new partnership with Airlink. LATAM AIRLINES AND AIRLINK SIGN AGREEMENT Pan-South American airline LATAM Airlines have signed a new interline agreement with private South African carrier, Airlink. The interline agreement signed between the two airlines now means that […]

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Tobacco use is costly, but so is quitting – who needs help?

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 20:11

It is clear that immediate action is required to bridge the socio-economic gaps in tobacco cessation efforts. Tobacco use imposes a large health and economic burden worldwide. Research estimates that, in 2019, about 8 million deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking. Tobacco also reduces years of healthy living: about 200 million disability-adjusted life years in […]

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Ghana and the IMF sign a deal, a huge economic relief

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 20:03

Finally, IMF has for the second time in 8 years approved millions of dollars with Ghana and it has already disbursed the first tranche. In mid-May 2023 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally approved a US$3 billion 36-month arrangement with Ghana. It immediately disbursed the first tranche of US$600 million. This is the second time […]

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South Africa grants all attendees diplomatic immunity to BRICS conferences

By Jenni Baxter 30-05-23 19:59

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announced on Tuesday that it will provide diplomatic immunity to all attendees of the two meetings involving BRICS. DIRCO issued a notice in the government gazette on Monday in terms of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act for the upcoming BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and SA) […]

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WhatsApp to add popular screen sharing feature for video calls

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:55

WhatsApp will soon add a new screen sharing feature to its services. This feature is popular on apps such as Zoom and Teams. WhatsApp has started beta testing a new feature that allows users to share their device’s screen during a video call. ALSO READ: Explainer: How to edit text messages on WhatsApp WHATSAPP TO ALLOW […]

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Zimbabwe turns to informal vendors for shopping as inflation soars

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:42

Zimbabwe is turning to informal vendors for their shopping. The shopping is done at night during economic hardships. After the sun sets in Harare, the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital suddenly burst to life. Carts, cars and trucks turned into makeshift, unauthorised, shops sell anything from potatoes to babies’ nappies on the pavements of the city […]

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Crime Stats: Hijackings decreasing in SA

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:32

Gauteng leading the country with the most hijackings occurring in the country with 2573 out of 5119 cases. The South African Police Service(SAPS) has released the country’s crime states for the fourth quarter of the 2022/23 financial year. The stats revealed the 5119 vehicles were hijacked, down from 5608 in the third quarter. A difference […]

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Crime stats: Here are the top 10 crime hotspots in South Africa

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:23

These are the top 10 places that have been identified as crime hotspots in the latest crime stats. Western Cape and Gauteng tops the list. The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics of the 2022/2023 financial year on Tuesday, 30 May. Here are the top 10 crime hotspots in the country. […]

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Hollywoodbets Durban July: 37 horses remain in the running

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 19:09

There are 37 entrants still in the running for the Hollywoodbets Durban July after the second declaration stage was reached on Monday. There are 37 entrants still in the running for the R5 million Hollywoodbets Durban July after the second declaration stage for Africa’s premier horseracing event was reached on Monday, 30 May. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Tuesday, 30 May’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 30-05-23 21:34

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 30 May 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Tuesday, 30 […]

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Powerball: Here are Tuesday, 30 May’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 30-05-23 21:06

  It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 30 May 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R17 million (PowerBall) R10 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you […]

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Pandemic stressors pose risks to children’s healthy development

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 18:54

A new longitudinal study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions that pose a threat to children’s healthy development. The COVID-19 pandemic created conditions that threatened children’s healthy development. Scientists and physicians raised concerns early in the pandemic, pointing out that increased parental stress, COVID infections, reduced interactions with other babies and adults […]

Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season. Photo: Jeff Lomey

City of Cape Town establishes new Naming committee

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 18:36

The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee. The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee. ALSO READ | Cape Town’s solar […]

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BREAKING: Author, broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser dies

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 17:13

Renowned author, journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser died on Tuesday, 30 May. He was 45 years old. McKaiser’s manager, Jackie Strydom, confirmed his death on Tuesday. She told TimesLive, to which the deceased was a regular contributor in recent times, that Eusebius suffered a suspected epileptic seizure. Eusebius’s alma mater Rhodes University said he was born […]

Makhadzi

Makhadzi slams claims she owes producer R16 500

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 16:59

Makhadzi has hit back at claims that she owes money to producer and DJ Rabs Vhafuwi. This comes after the 26-year-old South African singer allegedly postponed an event after she performed two songs. Rabs shared screenshots of a private conversation with the musician on his social platforms where they discussed Makhadzi settling a payment of […]

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K.O shares dream: I want to be SA hip-hop’s Black Coffee

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 16:13

South African rapper K.O says he is determined to gain international status in the music industry. The 42-year-old wants to emulate the success of Black Coffee by winning a Grammy. According to TimesLIVE, the singer said rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles was a memory he will forever […]

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Springbok legend Bryan Habana on retirement, chances of coaching – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 15:58

Legendary former Springbok wing Bryan Habana has shared insights into life after rugby and whether he has any plans to coach one day. Since retiring from rugby in 2018, Habana has successfully moved into the business world and taken up various ambassadorial roles, while also setting up companies like MatchKit and Paymenow. ALSO READ: Springbok wing […]

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Crime stats LATEST: 75 people murdered per day in South Africa

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 15:26

The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics of the 2022/2023 financial year on Tuesday, 30 May. The statistics were recorded between January and March 2023. MURDER RATE INCREASES BY 3.4% The South African murder rate increased by 3.4% between January and March 2023, said Minister of Police, Bheki Cele. “This […]

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RIP: ‘Diep City’ actress and comedienne Maritjie Bothma dies

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 14:59

Radio presenter and TV personality Maritjie Bothma, aka Intombi Yomzulu, passed away on Monday, 29 May after a short illness. ALSO READ: RIP: ‘Godfather of Poker’ Doyle Brunson dies MARITJIE BOTHMA DIES Zimoja reported that the radio station Sauma HD Radio, where Maritjie Bothma worked, confirmed her death in a statement. “It is with sadness to announce […]

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Andile Mpisane: Five times the Royal AM boss showed off his cars

By Garrin Lambley 30-05-23 14:47

Royal AM chairperson Andile Mpisane loves flashy cars. We take look at his five coolest cars including a Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 and a Dodge Ram. The 21-year-old part-time footballer regularly shows off his fleet of luxury cars on social media, and we’re here to check out what Mpisane has in his garage. Shauwn Mkhize’s son […]

Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs? Wife/agent drop HUGE hints!

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 14:41

Kaizer Chiefs chances of signing Pitso Mosimane have just increased after his wife and agent dropped these HUGE hints. MUST READ – KAIZER CHIEFS: AMAKHOSI LEGEND LINKED WITH SHOCK MOVE TO PSL RIVALS! – REPORT Mosimane is set to leave Al Ahli and he is ready for his next project. Furthermore, the project that he is […]

No legal duty to disclose an extra-marital affair, says judge

20 years later, former Northern Cape MEC arrested for fraud

By Mimi Mfundisi 30-05-23 14:22

“Criminality will be persuade irrespective of the duration in which it happened in order for justice to prevail”- Brigadier Prince Mashimbye. The Hawks have arrested former Northern Cape Transport, Roads and Public Works MEC on charges of fraud and will be making a brief appearance at the Kimberly Magistrates court. The suspect revealed by the […]

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