Tatjana Retires After Paris Heroics: ‘I Want To Be Remembered For Bringing People Joy’ – South African swimmer Tatjana Smith has announced her retirement after winning silver in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the Olympics in Paris. [news24]
Trump’s Net Worth Has Plunged $900 Million Since Harris Entered The Race For The White House – Former President Donald Trump’s social media fortune is shrinking. [cnn]
Project Cobra: Boosting Safety On Cape Town’s Mountain Trails – If you’re a keen hiker, you might have spotted the team in grey camouflage trekking along Table Mountain’s paths. They’re part of a special initiative aimed at making hiking safer and more enjoyable for everyone, whether you a local or visiting. [capetownetc]
Major Fibre Hassle In South Africa – South Africans moving into new homes can encounter numerous issues with activating their fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) line that are outside their control. [mybroadband]
Stop Complaining, Pull Up Your Socks, Says Presidency Amid GNU PR Squabbles – Those complaining about being overshadowed by their counterparts in the government of national unity (GNU) “must pull up their socks”, says Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, who defended “enthusiastic” ministers accused of outshining their counterparts. [news24]
Me-ow! Kenyan Feline Lovers Fret Over Cat-Tax Plan – Feline lovers in Kenya’s capital have been twitching over the threat of what is perceived as a “cat tax” – and any talk of tax in the East African nation raises the hackles. [bbc]