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The Untold Story of Africa's Non-White Warriors in World War II
2+ week, 2+ day ago (519+ words) Tribute to Heroes: Restored T-34-85 tanks & SU-100 SPGs rolled out to mark the 80th anniversary of the great victory. On the 9th of May 1945, crowds flooded the streets of Moscow, London and Cape Town. The guns had fallen silent. Nazi Germany had surrendered....
New policy aims to enhance prosecutors' safety amid rising threats
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (1064+ words) Taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni appearing before the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court, alongside two of his three co-accused, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela and Philemon Msiza, to face charges of extortion and money laundering. Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers The Department of Justice…...
Orbit College boss Pogiso Makhoye calm in relegation after title-deciding defeat
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (465+ words) Orbit College head coach Pogiso Makhoye says the club had already prepared themselves emotionally for relegation before their decisive final-day clash against Orlando Pirates. Orbit College saw their Betway Premiership fate confirmed following a 2-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates, a result…...
KZN's sports, arts and culture sector demands greater attention
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (243+ words) Decisive action is also needed after R139million in irregular expenditure " with inadequate consequence management - was recorded. Repeat findings occur because accountability processes remain weak and consequences are delayed. Public confidence will not be restored if there is no accountability for financial…...
SA steel sector faces collapse as cheap imports destroy jobs
10+ hour, 51+ min ago (806+ words) Global oversupply drives cheap steel imports, threatening SA's industry. South Africa's steel industry is facing mounting pressure as a flood of cheap imported steel undercuts local manufacturers, threatens thousands of jobs and accelerates the decline of one of the country's…...
The Indictment of Ra'l Castro: A New Low in US, Cuba Policy
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (657+ words) The'United States'and Cuba do not have to be enemies. In fact, just 10 years ago, the two countries were normalising relations. I was in Panama City at the 2015 Summit of the Americas when, to the delight of everyone there, former US…...
Nunu, the Phoenix pig is on the road to recovery
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (694+ words) Nunu, the pig that was attacked and shot, is recovering at a private animal sanctuary Nunu, the beloved Phoenix pig is recovering well at a private animal sanctuary after surviving a violent assault and gunshot wound that shocked residents in…...
Conference of the Left: Uniting SA's Working Class
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (1205+ words) SACP and NUMSA leadership at a preparatory meeting for the Conference of the Left held in Johannesburg on April 21. A strengthened Left coordination will help articulate alternatives rooted in community needs rather than tender-driven politics, says the writer. South Africa…...
From a career in nursing to entrepreneurship building a thriving hospitality business
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (513+ words) What began as a small guesthouse in Postmasburg has grown into a thriving hospitality, catering and supply business focused on service excellence, employment creation and community upliftment. Daphne Mabebe Mabilo founded Ke Kgatoentle in 2013 after transitioning from a career in…...
Cavaliers vs Springboks: A tale of rugby's 1986 Rebel Tour
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (964+ words) Cavaliers v SA Newlands Moolman": Springbok lock Louis Moolman leaps for the ball in a lineout during the first Test against the Cavaliers at Newlands. In April 1986, just six months after PW Botha had wagged his finger at the world…...