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South Africa
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International Fake Vaccine Smuggling Syndicate Traced To Gauteng Warehouse [Images]
04 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Following an alert from INTERPOL, South African authorities seized hundreds of ampoules of fake COVID-19 vaccines from a warehouse in Gauteng.
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The Walls Are Closing In Around Markus Jooste
04 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Disgraced former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste could be about to face his first criminal charge, with a lengthy investigation now completed.
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Everything About ‘Love Island SA’ Has Been A Total Trainwreck
03 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Negative international media coverage, sound editing that appears to have been done by the interns, poor production value, sponsors pulling out, and a social media backlash that spiralled into the hashtag #LoveIslandOrania.
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We Found The Perfect Sunday Brunch Spot
03 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for the ultimate brunch spot to laze away a Sunday morning, then you’ve come to the right place.
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Jozi School System’s Sex Assault Failures Laid Bare By Carte Blanche [Video]
03 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When a teacher resigns from a prestigious private school, after being caught having sex with a student on school property, you would expect that future employment would be hard to come by.
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This Love Letter To South Africa Is Rather Nice [Video]
03 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Spoken word performer Siphokazi Jonas’ love letter to South Africa, as part of a collaboration by Google Arts & Culture and South African Tourism, is a joy to watch.
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That Saldanha Cocaine Bust Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
03 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Law enforcement seized a cocaine haul estimated to be worth around R583 million on Monday evening. Turns out that may have been a diversion.
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Do Not Mess With Engen Petrol Attendants [Video]
03 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pro tip to start the day – don’t try and slap an Engen petrol attendant when you’re grossly outnumbered.
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They’re Not Just Transporting Snoek And Yellowtail On Those West Coast Fishing Vessels
02 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Police intercepted a fishing vessel off the coast of Saldanha yesterday evening, and came away with a massive cocaine haul.
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It’s A Good Time To Be A South African Citrus Farmer
02 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you stacked the 146 million cartons of citrus fruit exported side-by-side, the line of cartons would be equal to the height of 4,4 Mount Everests on top of one another.
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Bad News For SA’s 2021 Herd Immunity Plans
02 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to a number of experts, South Africa is unlikely to reach its 2021 COVID-19 herd immunity targets through vaccinations.
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Images And Videos Of The Hectic Stellenbosch And Franschhoek Fires
01 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
In just a week, a massive fire raging in the mountains and veld above Stellenbosch and Franschhoek managed to spread to three municipalities.
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Welcome To Alert Level 1! These Are The New Lockdown Rules
01 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Guess who’s back, back again? It’s alert level 1, so let’s unpack what has and hasn’t changed when it comes to rules and regulations.
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Items From Paul Kruger’s ‘Missing Hoard’ Now Up For Auction
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The mystery of the missing ‘Kruger Millions’ has been, to some degree, solved, and the gold wasn’t where treasure hunters thought it was.
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Cheeky Cape Town Billboard Battle Gets Tongues Wagging [Images]
26 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town has its own billboard battle on the go, visible from the M5 approaching the N1 ramp.
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‘Sin Tax’ Increases – How Much More You’re Paying For Beer, Wine, Spirits, And Cigarettes
26 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced an increase in sin taxes, which will see the price of alcohol and tobacco products increase.
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Wow – Woman Whips Off Underwear In Pick N Pay To Use As Mask [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all left the house without a mask before, followed by the hurried shuffle back inside to grab one. This is certainly a rather unusual approach.
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SA Cracks A Spot On Condé Nast’s Latest List Of Best Places To Visit
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Condé Nast ranked South Africa as one of the countries most worth visiting next month, and we obviously have to agree.
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More Colourful Commentary After SAPS Officer Crashes Through Wall [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A few recent viral videos have had the added element of some ‘interesting’ language as people narrate what they’re seeing.
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We Want: This R14m Seafront Property In Kalk Bay
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fresh sea air, the relative quiet of Kalk Bay, and boats returning to the harbour with fish that you can be eating within the hour. What’s not to love?
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What You Need To Be In The Top 1% In SA, Compared To The Rest Of The World
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re keen to join the 1%, you’ll have to accumulate a fair sum of net wealth, albeit far less than in other parts of the world.
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It Didn’t Take Long For The Budget Speech Protest To Turn Ugly [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) clashed with police during a protest against the current unemployment rates, among other things.
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The Correct Pronunciation Of Gqeberha, PE’s New Name [Video]
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Port Elizabeth is officially getting a name change, and it’s one that some folks are struggling to pronounce. It’s okay, we can help.
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Hijacking Chase On Boyes Drive Comes With Very Colourful Commentary [Videos]
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Video footage captured a high-speed car chase along Boyes Drive, between Muizenberg and Fish Hoek, which took place on Monday. The man filming certainly enjoyed the arrest.
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Closer Look At Father With Alleged Underworld Ties Shot Outside Hout Bay School
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Earlier this month, Simon Mather was shot in the head outside a school in Hout Bay, which some suspect could be linked to underworld dealings.
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Final Week To Score 100% Tax Deduction Through Property Investment – No Cash Required
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A helping hand from the taxman doesn’t come around all that often, so here’s something you may want to consider before the tax year ends on Sunday.
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WATCH LIVE: Tito Mboweni’s Budget Speech [Video]
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At 2PM today, Mboweni is set to deliver the budget, and given the destruction wrought by the pandemic over the past year or so, it will need a balancing act of epic proportions.
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Comparing SA’s Fuel Rewards Programmes (Discovery, FNB, Capitec, And More)
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you commute for work, and rack up the petrol spend each month, you may want to consider which rewards programme offers the best savings.
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A Reality Check On The Wonders Of Spekboom
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the Spekbook Challenge took off, there were grand claims about the powers of the so-called miracle plant. Those aren’t entirely incorrect, but some context is needed.
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The Sad State Of The Matric Maths Pass Rate In SA
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
South African students continue to perform poorly in subjects like mathematics, with fewer and fewer writing the standard maths curriculum.
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