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- DA lays charges over South Africans lured to Russia
The Democratic Alliance says it has laid criminal charges against uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla over the alleged recruitment of 17 South African men to Russia, reports Cape {town} Etc. The DA said new evidence shows the men were promised bodyguard training and work but found themselves at the… Read more » - FlySafair warns shoppers to watch for Black Friday scams
FlySafair has issued a scam warning to South African shoppers to stay alert as scammers step up tactics around Black Friday, reports Cape {town} Etc. The airline told BusinessTech that fraudsters use time pressure and tempting discounts to trick people into sharing payment and personal details. Statistics from the South… Read more » - Clifton Beach holidaymakers pay R40 for small Coke
Summer has turned Clifton Beach into a hotspot of tourist activity and vendors are now charging steep prices for drinks and snacks, reports Cape {town} Etc. A 330ml can of Coca-Cola has been sold for as much as R40 at Clifton Beach, according to social media posts and Daily News… Read more » - Najwa Petersen denied parole again in Taliep murder case
Najwa Petersen has been denied parole for a second time, the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board confirmed, reports Cape {town} Etc. Petersen is serving a 28-year sentence after a court found she organised the killing of her husband, music and theatre legend Taliep Petersen, in 2006. EWN reports that… Read more » - 5 steps to follow to ensure you get a bargain this Black Friday
I read an article a few days ago on the importance of saving and putting money away so as not to overspend on Black Friday and the festive shopping season. Although I don’t remember the exact recommended percentage we should be saving, I do remember thinking that it was quite… Read more » - Brackenfell firefighter saves choking baby in dramatic rescue
A Brackenfell family is celebrating a lifesaving act of bravery after their four-month-old son suffered a frightening medical emergency on Friday night. Little Daniel suddenly began choking after receiving fever medication, sending his parents into a panic as they raced toward the nearest hospital, as reported by Radio 786 on… Read more » - Cobus Reinach to celebrate 50th cap in tour finale
The Springboks have unveiled a dramatically altered starting line-up for the final match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, Cape {town} Etc reports. Rassie Erasmus has made nine changes from the team that edged Ireland 24-13 in Dublin last week, a decision driven by player availability outside the international window.… Read more » - Public Protector opens investigation into Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will face a Public Protector investigation following a complaint by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, led by his predecessor Jacob Zuma. The complaint alleges abuse of power, improper conduct and failure to act in the country’s best interests, citing violations of clauses 2.1 and 2.3 of the… Read more » - Trump cuts ties further by refusing SA a spot at 2026 G20
US President Donald Trump has escalated his public feud with South Africa, declaring that the country will be barred from attending the 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, a dramatic announcement made barely days after Johannesburg successfully hosted the 2025 gathering. Although South Africa is one of the founding members… Read more » - Hong Kong inferno claims 55 lives as investigators probe renovation scandal
A towering blaze that tore through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court has left 55 people dead and dozens more injured, marking the city’s most lethal fire in decades and prompting urgent questions about how flames were able to race skyward in mere minutes. The disaster unfolded across multiple high-rise blocks… Read more »
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