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It seems as if rugby administrators in the Cape have ensured that a number of Springboks will recommit to the Stormers according to reports on Saturday.

Bullion has fallen more than 8% this year as traders focus on a recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and higher Treasury yields, which make the metal less competitive because it doesn’t offer interest.

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city’s boats and gondolas are beached.

This week cabinet approved the appointment of Zolani Matthews who will be at the helm of Prasa after the agency had six acting group CEOs since the 2015 departure of Lucky Montana.

Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi made the statement during his virtual address at the memorial service of the late amaBhaca chief who was part of SenTech’s board members as a non-executive director.

The former state security minister was charged over allegations that he offered a bribe to former parliamentary legal advisor advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara.

Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Jo-Anne Otto said the fire was still out of control, and crews were working round the clock to contain and control it.

South Sudan captain Amy Lasu says women’s football in the country is “on the right track” following the start of its first women’s league.

Three gay Ugandans in fear of being deported from the UK tell their stories of torture and terror.

Heavily-armed gangs known locally as ‘bandits’ have stepped up attacks in northwest and central Nigeria in recent years, kidnapping for ransom, raping and pillaging.

KANO, Nigeria, Feb 26 – Unidentified gunmen seized more than 300 girls in a nighttime raid on a school in northwest Nigeria on Friday and are believed to be holding some of them in a forest, police said.

With 30% of South Africans without retirement savings and many contending with retrenchments and rising debt, the picture looks bleak, says Janet Esterhuizen, provincial head at Nedbank Financial Planning.

The Covid-19 lockdown has led to a shift in property buying in South Africa, and one of the biggest trends to emerge has been the migration away from big cities to smaller towns along the coast or in more rural settings.

For the first time ever, owners of new cars will have the right to repair or service their vehicles at an independent provider of their choice, notes Filum Ho, CEO of South African auto parts and glass specialists Autoboys.

Homebuyers facing high costs and delays want the tax break to be extended at the Budget.

The African National Congress (ANC) Parliamentary Caucus welcomes the judgment by the Western Cape High Court that has found ANC MP Adv Bongani Bongo not guilty of bribery accusations levelled against him. 

The party is accusing Dentlinger of practising anti-Black racism against Members of Parliament on national TV, within the Parliamentary precinct.

The ad hoc committee amending Section 25 of the Constitution resolved on Friday not to allow oral submissions from stakeholders who have already made written submissions.

In punishing him, the oppressive government created the Sobukwe Clause, which allowed for the specific and indefinite detention of Robert Sobukwe without trial.

Patrice Motsepe has revealed that plans are in place for his eldest son, Thlopie, to take over the reins at Mamelodi Sundowns if his CAF presidency bid proves successful.

The Brumbies have beaten the Waratahs in a Super Rugby AU clash in Canberra, scoring nine tries in a match they dominated from start to finish.

Sadio Mane is due an upgrade on his current contract if the leaked Liverpool wage bill is anything to go by.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Friday fired back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic and vowed to never stay silent about social causes after he was criticized by the AC Milan forward for sticking his nose into politics.

Lady Gaga’s two stolen bulldogs, snatched in a violent abduction that left the pets’ caretaker shot in the chest this week in Hollywood, were turned over to police on Friday and have been reunited with the pop singer’s representatives, police said.

Koji and Gustav were seized after an employee walking them was shot and wounded Wednesday night, and the attackers escaped in a vehicle.

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The two French bulldogs violently stolen from Lady Gaga’s dog walker have been returned safely, the Los Angeles Police Department said Friday.

Remember when reading the book before the movie was a thing? Well, it’s practically impossible to keep up now.

When the Golden Globes air on Sunday, “Minari” — an American movie written and directed by an American man about a family’s struggles on their American farm — will be competing in a surprising category: best foreign-language film.

The game developer has a reputation for pulling some of its most avid fans into its ranks, but whether that relationship will persevere isn’t so clear.

Sure, you can add items to your shopping list, check the weather, and get random trivia. Now let’s take your Echo to the next level.

Standing desks, computer monitors, and chairs are all on sale if you’re looking to kit out your new home office.

No V8 diesel or V6 petrol but rather the stalwart normally aspirated 1HZ 4.2-litre straight-six normally aspirated oil-burner.

A higher centre of gravity means SUVs are often much more unstable than sedans and small cars.

A once-ignored derivative of hemp has become a hot seller for people looking for a loophole around marijuana laws.

With this last hurdle cleared, formal authorization of the one-dose vaccine is expected on Saturday and distribution within days.

After phase one is complete by mid-April, in what order will all other adults get the jab?

The pandemic has stolen away the chance to surround the sister we are losing to dementia with our love, so that she does not have to face death alone.

Planned UK first hopes to be looking for extraterrestrial life within five years.

Climate change could destroy “entire cities” in a matter of decades, says Sir David Attenborough.

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