Elon Musk passes Jeff Bezos to become richest man in the world
A year ago today, Elon Musk’s net worth was $27 billion. Today, he is richer than Jeff Bezos.
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South Africa secures Covid-19 vaccine for healthcare workers
The Dept of Health says more deals are being made with other manufacturers to secure more Covid-19 vaccine doses.
Viral
Khusela Diko faces backlash for ‘pray for USA’ tweet
Khusela Diko ruffled feathers with her ‘pray for America’ tweet.
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Dark times in SA worsened by stage 2 load shedding
Stage 2 load shedding confirmed for the next two days. Two power stations are out on planned maintenance.
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Ramaphosa attends urgent NCCC meeting as Covid deaths soar
The NCCC meeting is a week early. sources say. Could there be a ‘family meeting’ sooner than expected?
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Motsoaledi shrugs off Beitbridge border crisis – ‘We’ve done all we can’ [video]
Customs officials at the Beitbridge border are instructed to keep processing immigrants until 21:00, when the curfew sets in, in SA.
Crime
Hloniphile Baloyi: Mzansi rallies behind search for missing woman
Hloniphile Baloyi has been missing for five days.
Crime
Disorderly Khayelitsha cop charged with DUI [video]
This drunk Khayelitsha cop will be nursing one helluva hangover after the pummeling he received from a taxi driver.
Crime
Police raid exposes drug den in Camps Bay
Two suspects were arrested and charged with running a drug operation in the opulent Camps Bay suburb.
Crime
Beer looters hit the big score with crashed liquor truck [video]
Early Christmas for looters who stumbled on a toppled beer truck at the Great Kei/ Near Kei Bridge, between Butterworth and East London.
Local
Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 turn water to VSOP in new music video
In Mr JazziQ and Busta 929’s world, we praise ubumnandi with #VSOP.
Crime
Watch: Intruder caught inside Randburg property [video]
Thanks to Pierre’s home security system, the intruder was scared off.
Cape Town Buzz
New music – Digital Sangoma releases ‘Unjani’ [audio]
Digital Sangoma nurtures lost connections in #Unjani.
Local
Moozlie drops ‘Spirit of an OG’ album
Moozlie pulled out the crates and gave us that classic bop on #SpiritOfAnOG.
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‘He always watches porn’ – Five shockers Norma Mngoma dished in tell-all interview
#Norma Mngoma was unnveringly calm and poised, when she exposed the shoddy dealings of her estranged husband.
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Camps Bay fire rages against strong Cape winds [video]
Camps Bay roads have been closed as firefighters continue to deal with the raging fire that’s broken out in the quaint Cape suburb.
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Watch: Bheki Cele shuts down filming in Cape Town [video]
Bheki Cele says he is very concerned with the things he witnessed at Cape Town beaches today.
Movies
‘How To Ruin Christmas’ is the most-watched show on Netflix
#HowToRuinChristmas is a great watch and so far, it’s the most-watched show on Netflix.
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Zandile Gumede cleared to return to work
Zandile Gumede is knee-deep in a tender fraud case but she can resume her role as eThekwini mayor, the ANC integrity commission said.
Technology
Here’s how much you’ll pay to watch Amazon Prime on DStv
Amazon Prime Video can now be accessed on DStv at the touch of a button.
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Ace Magashule must be booted, ANC integrity body rules
Ace Magashule faces a possible booting as ANC Secretary General.
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WATCH LIVE: Ramaphosa addresses the nation [video]
Ramaphosa will hold SA’s #familymeeting tonight. We took a few guesses on what he may announce.
Travel
Travel internationally at your own risk, DIRCO warns
If you are boarding a flight to the northern hemisphere, you do so at your own risk, DIRCO warns.
Crime
Was Bushiri helped by SAPS? – Two officers have been arrested
A SAPS official and her husband allegedly accepted R500 000 from Bushiri.
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Cato Ridge road closures: Eskom shuts down N3 highway
The N3 highway near Cato Ridge will be shut down, south and northbound. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
Viral
Here’s why Shudufhadzo Musida wasn’t cast for Miss Universe
Shudufhadzo Musida will represent South Africa at #MissWorld. Here’s why she wasn’t fielded for the coveted #MissUniverse.
Local
Kelly Khumalo is still jaded over losing to Canaan Nyathi
Kelly Khumalo is boycotting the KZN Entertainment Awards.
Crime
SASSA cardholders urged to be vigilant during festive season
SASSA cardholders are urged to be wary of fraudsters this festive season.
Travel
KwaZulu-Natal beaches could be closed this festive season
KwaZulu-Natal beaches could be closed. Premier Sihle Zikalala will be announced on Friday.
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Western Cape govt urges locals to avoid superspreader events
Western Cape is fast-approaching a second wave and Alan Winde has asked locals to reconsider attending superspreader events.