Kirsten Neuschafer makes history in global yacht race
Kirsten Neuschäfer embarked on the 48 000 km journey on 4 September 2021 and spent almost 235 days alone at sea.
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Carolyn Bryant Donham: Emmett Till accuser dies aged 88
Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman whose accusation against 14-year-old Emmett Till led to his brutal murder in 1955, has died at the age of 88.
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‘Freedom Day is for rich people.’ – Shack dwellers protest in Durban
Durban shack dwellers led a Freedom Day march to the eThekwini city hall, calling for the resignation of Minister of Police Bheki Cele.
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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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‘Was it Pravin?’ – Underfire De Ruyter refuses to name minister looting Eskom
De Ruyter admitted Pravin Gordhan ‘is known for micromanaging’ but refused to indicate if he was the corrupt minister he spoke of in his infamous interview.
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Who is Pastor Mackenzie? – Kenya cult leader jailed for mass suicide
While his followers starved to death, Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie ate normally, with his family nestled in a gated compound in Migingo.
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Casey Anthony sighting at Disney World sparks outrage [photo]
Casey Anthony was spotted checking into a hotel at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where she stood trial for killing her daughter, Caylee.
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Darkness looms as Eskom unions reject wage offer
Eskom unions are losing patience after the power utility submitted a 3.75% counteroffer. Here’s what this means for loadshedding.
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Neymar Jr, Bruna Biancardi are expecting their first baby
It’s not yet clear when the baby is due to arrive, but Neymar and Biancardi are already eagerly awaiting their new addition.
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SA Tourism board dissolved – De Lille points to Tottenham deal
The SA Tourism Board was dissolved after eight of its 11 members, including the chairperson, resigned amid ongoing backlash over the infamous Tottenham deal.
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Gifts, shares and property declared by Pravin Gordhan, Julius Malema, John Steenhuisen and six other MPs
Pravin Gordhan’s declaration sheet was unmatched, with more than R3 million in shares owned from 59 JSE-listed companies.
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SA’s electricity minister had no idea Eskom implemented Stage 8 loadshedding
Energy availability data from last week showed that Eskom implemented Stage 8 loadshedding and our Electricity Minister was none the wiser.
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Shanquella Robinson: US authorities refuse to pursue charges against suspects
US investigators conducted their own autopsy, which was inconclusive on the cause of death despite the presence of swelling in Shanquella Robinson’s brain.
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Nandipha Magudumana ex-classmates reveal red flags they overlooked at Wits
Former classmates of disgraced celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana claim she always had a preference for wealthy men.
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Ralph Yarl: Kansas City teen shot in the head for knocking on the wrong door
Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot in the head after accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell while picking up his younger siblings.
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Newly passed Electoral Amendment Bill allows South Africans to vote independent candidates into Parliament
The Electoral Amendment Bill now provides for the inclusion and nomination of independent candidates as contesters to elections in the National Assembly.
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Judgment reserved in case to decide future of Zimbabweans in South Africa
The State wants ZEPHA’s case to be dismissed with costs
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Stage 6 loadshedding implemented after Koeberg breakdown
Eskom escalated loadshedding to Stage 6 due to the tripping of unit 2 at Koeberg Power Station on Saturday.
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Bheki Nxumalo: Eskom appoints new Head of Generation
Eskom has appointed energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation, with immediate effect. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Thapelo Amad: Parties want ‘mumbling’ Joburg mayor booted
Thapelo Amad could be booted as Joburg mayor less than four months into his tenure.
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N3 car accident: Several dead in multi-car pile-on [video]
Officials confirmed several deaths were reported in the N3 multi-car accident.
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Dalai Lama says ‘suck my tongue’ to kid was a joke
The Dalai Lama says gesturing the boy to suck his tongue was an innocent tease.
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More than 180 000 Zimbabweans could be deported in June 2023 – Here’s why
Aaron Motsoaledi’s ministry has resolved to cut off more than 180 000 Zim Exemption Permits (ZEP) in two months, citing it is for their benefit
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Adesanya vs Pereira: Stylebender reclaims Middleweight title [video]
Adesanya left no box unticked on his return to his familiar spot as the UFC Middleweight champion.
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Miami UFC legend Jorge Masvidal announces retirement
Jorge Masvidal retired from MMA after 20 years in the octagon. Here’s a look at his career statistics.
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Musa Khawula reportedly assaulted in tavern brawl [video]
Musa Khawula was allegedly assaulted while on Instagram Live on Friday night.
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Atul and Rajesh Gupta extradition thrown out by UAE court
The UAE declined South Africa’s extradition request of Atul and Rajesh Gupta based on this shocking legal technicality.
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WATCH: Dr Nandipha grilled about abandoning R1.3m car in Zimbabwe [video]
Dr Nandipha appeared chillingly calm when grilled about bizarrely abandoning a R1.3 million car around the time of Thabo Bester’s prison escape.
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Romelu Lukaku: Roc Nation blasts ‘racist’ Italy in explosive ad
Romelu Lukaku was subjected to despicable racism from Italian fans. Here’s what Roc Nation’s full-page spread on ‘La Gazzetta’ read.
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Who is Gerco van Deventer? – Things to know about SA man held by Al-Qaeda [video]
Gerco van Deventer has a wife and a child he has not seen in over six years.