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- The Ascots Delivers an Unforgettable Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026 Experience
Durban, South Africa |6 July 2026 – The inaugural edition of The Ascots, presented by Johnnie Walker Blue Label, made an unforgettable debut at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, establishing itself as one of South Africa’s newest premium hospitality destinations through an exceptional celebration of fashion, music, culture and luxury. Inspired… Read more » - EMPD officer in court over R15m precious stones theft
An Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer and a civilian have appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances and fraud in connection with the alleged theft of precious stones worth nearly R15-million. The EMPD official, Adrian Norman Mackenzie and his co-accused, Etienne van der… Read more » - Why you can trust ConCourt’s NHI ruling, whichever way it goes
In early May this year, South Africa’s Constitutional Court became the battleground for one of the most consequential disputes over health legislation since democracy. The issue before the court was not whether the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, the government’s proposed road to universal access to healthcare, is a good… Read more » - DA calls for immediate lifestyle audit of minister Dina Pule
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the presidency to conduct an immediate lifestyle audit of newly appointed Minister of Social Development Dina Pule, citing her past ethical breaches and findings made against her by the public protector. In a letter to Director-General in the Presidency and Secretary of Cabinet,… Read more » - Trevor Gumbi stuns fans as Ponte Tower on ‘The Masked Singer SA’
One of South Africa’s most beloved comedians, Trevor Gumbi, has become the first celebrity to be unmasked in the latest season of the hit reality competition The Masked Singer South Africa. Known for his sharp wit and successful career spanning stand-up comedy, television, acting and writing, Gumbi surprised viewers by… Read more » - Oil falls by more than 1% after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets
Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August while exports from key producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering, potentially adding to global supplies. Brent crude futures fell $1.02, or 1.41%, to $71.10 a barrel at 0756… Read more » - At least 3,342 killed in Venezuela quakes as sanctions hamper rescue efforts
Deaths from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens of bodies left unidentified 11 days after the disaster. The new tally released by the Venezuelan information ministry on Sunday also put the number of injured at 16,470 while the number… Read more » - Madlanga commission pulls brakes on Cat Matlala testimony
The highly anticipated testimony of alleged crime kingpin and controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed. According to the commission, a new date will be chosen for his appearance instead of proceeding as scheduled on Tuesday. Although Matlala was subpoenaed to testify, the commission’s evidence… Read more » - South Africa’s protests reflect deep domestic strain, not a hidden hand
South Africa’s streets have once again become a stage for marches, demonstrations and political expression. Depending on whom you ask, the protests are either a legitimate eruption of long-standing socio-economic frustrations or part of a more coordinated and shadowy attempt to destabilise the country. As with many politically charged moments,… Read more » - Explainer: How the world can be ready for the next big earthquake
On 24 June 2026, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing thousands, destroying hospitals and displacing tens of thousands. The disaster laid bare, once again, the gap between the scale of earthquake risk worldwide and the preparedness of the systems meant to respond to it. Seismologists described the event as a rare… Read more »
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