Africa Day: Five facts you didn’t know about the world’s youngest population
By 2050, 500 million Africans in sub-Saharan Africa will be under the aged of 25.
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Samantha ‘Just Sam’ Diaz: ‘American Idol’ winner filmed singing for cash in NY subway [video]
Samantha ‘Just Sam’ Diaz was filmed singing for cash in an NY subway, only three years after she won the ‘American Idol’.
Cape Town Buzz
Slave Route Challenge returns: Cape Town road closures to avoid on Sunday, 28 May 2023
The Slave Route Challenge returns this weekend. Here’s everything you must know.
Travel
2023 Africa Travel Indaba kicks off in Durban
The 2023 Africa Travel Indaba which takes place from Monday to Thursday, 11 May 2023, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.
Health for Dummies
Ramaphosa vows to deliver National Health Insurance in 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is forging ahead with the National Health Insurance this year.
Lifestyle
National greenhouse gas report shows SA emissions dropped 5.9% pre-COVID
Between 2017 and 2020, net SA emissions declined by 5.9 percent primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Joe Biden: The world’s second-oldest president announces his running for reelection
Joe Biden would be 82 at the start of his second term, which effectively secures his place as the world’s second-oldest president.
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Darren Maule: ECR radiocaster replies to Keri Miller’s bully claims
Darren Maule responded to former ECR breakfast show co-host Keri Miller’s claims on why she was fired from the radio station.
Lifestyle
India’s population will surpass China by June 2023 – UN report
India’s population growth poses challenges to the country’s development, including providing sufficient resources and job opportunities, while China faces a looming demographic decline due to a shrinking workforce and ageing population.
Movies
‘Barbie’ movie: Cast, synopsis, release date in South Africa
‘Barbie’ revolves around ‘Barbie Land’, a perfect place inhabited by perfect beings, except for Ken, who apparently experiences an existential crisis.
Travel
SA tourism recovered 152% year-on-year in 2022
Data shows that South Africa welcomed 5.7 million tourists in 2022 – a sharp increase of 152% when compared to 2021.
Lifestyle
SARS revenue collection exceeds R2 trillion for the first time ever
For the first time in history, SARS exceeded R2 trillion in gross revenue collection.
Lifestyle
Profit versus health: Four ways big global industries make people sick
These four industries account for at least one-third of global preventable deaths.
Lifestyle
Industries can harm health in many ways: Here are three that aren’t so obvious
Research shows that some commercial products and practices are directly linked to avoidable ill health,
News
Tekashi 6ix9ine LA Fitness gym attackers arrested
Tekashi 6ix9ine sent three more thugs to jail. But this time, the suspects arrested for attacking the rapper may have asked for it.
Lifestyle
Repo rate increase: Here’s the new prime interest rate in South Africa
Here’s how the repo rate increase affects South Africa’s prime interest rate.
Gaming
The Rise of Mobile Gaming in South Africa
We take a look at the mobile gaming market in South Africa, reasons for the fast growth, top online casino bonuses and how to choose great mobile casino sites.
Health for Dummies
TB in children isn’t being controlled – It’s key to fighting the disease for everyone else
Effective treatment for TB has been available since 1952, but it is still the world’s top cause of death from a single infectious disease.
News
Watch: 6ix9ine attacked at Florida gym [video]
Tekashi 6ix9ine, the glorified snitch, got ‘stitches’ after he was attacked by a mob inside a popular South Florida gym.
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Ramaphosa Q&A: Work underway to implement Economic Recovery Plan
President Ramaphosa was responding to questions by Members of Parliament on Thursday in Cape Town.
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Paul ‘Tate’ Makgoe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Paul ‘Tate’ Makgoe was killed, along with his bodyguard, in a tragic car crash. Read more about his cause of death right here.
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Hermes Penelope mom blasted for taking three-year-old on meet-and-greet tour
Hermes Penelope. a three-year-old influencer, is going on a five-city meet-and-greet tour and fans are boycotting the event. Here’s why.
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Four countries that have a minister of electricity
Here is a look at the roles of the ministers of electricity from these four countries.
Technology
Tesla won’t start Cybertruck mass production until 2024
Elon Musk explained that manufacturing will begin sometime this summer, however, mass production of the Cybertruck won’t be until next year.
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Here’s how Eskom may benefit from a national state of disaster
A national state of disaster could go a long way in fast-tracking Eskom’s recovery. Here’s how.
Health for Dummies
SA leads fight against prostate cancer with new state-of-the-art facility
The state-of-the-art facility is being constructed at Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) in Pretoria.
Technology
Reed Hastings is stepping down as Netflix CEO
Reed Hastings is stepping down as Netflix’s CEO amid the streaming giant’s battle against losing subscribers.
Lifestyle
DBE confirms final 2022 matric results release date
The Department of Basic Education will on Thursday, 19 January 2023, release the 2022 matric results in a ceremony held in Johannesburg.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding relief package in the works, SA’s Small Business Dept says
The Department of Small Business is working on an energy relief package for SMMEs to alleviate the impact of loadshedding.
News
Bad Bunny set to headline Coachella 2023
Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean will all perform at the upcoming Coachella festival.