8 killed in 4 accidents across Gauteng on Saturday night

As the festive season fast approaches, Gauteng motorists are being warned not to transgress road rules. FILE: Emergency medical services and police on scene at an accident. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng traffic police said eight people died in four separate road crashes across the province’s roads on Saturday night. The first major crash […]

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DA condemns ‘economic terrorism’ by MKMVA evicting foreign shop owners in DBN

The Human Rights Commission also added its voice, saying the action was illegal and against democracy. Zakhele Mbhele. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described, the attack against foreign-owned shops by uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans (MKMVA) members in Durban as a malicious campaign. Earlier this week, MKMVA members joined by homeless people […]

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Stop illegal firework sales, says Animal Welfare Society of SA

Stop illegal firework sales, says Animal Welfare Society of SA Guy Fawkes Day was celebrated on Thursday, a day animal lovers and activists dread, as the sound and lighting of fireworks, added to the risks involved puts animals in danger’s way. Fireworks. Picture: freeimages.com CAPE TOWN – A Cape Town animal welfare organisation is calling […]

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Mpumalanga Education Dept satisfied with week 1 of matric exams

Matrics across the country sat for their first exam on Thursday, after a tough academic year brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Matric pupils writing exams. Image: EWN. JOHANNESBURG – The Mpumalanga Department of Education said it was satisfied with the way matric exam kicked off this past week. Matrics across the country sat for […]

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Now begins undoing of Trump’s prejudice – Mandela Foundation on US elections

The foundation congratulated Joe Biden and his Vice-President Kamala Harris on what “has been a successful but punishing election campaign”. Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden looks on while speaking at the Queen venue in Wilmington, Delaware, on 5 November 2020. Picture: AFP. JOHANNESBURG – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has added its voice to the many […]

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South Africa to host both matches between Bafana and Sao Tome

Bafana Bafana will enjoy home-ground advantage in both their fixtures in the upcoming international break, after Sao Tome’s football governing body and the South African Football Association (Safa) entered into a deal earlier in the week. The two nations meet in two Afcon qualifiers in mid-November, with the first leg taking place at Moses Mabhida […]

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Bloemfontein Celtic edge United to book a spot in MTN 8 final

A second-half strike from Victor Letsoalo sent Bloemfontein Celtic to the MTN 8 final as they overcame reigning champions Supersport United at Dr Molemela Stadium in the second leg of their semifinal tie on Saturday. Having grabbed an all-important away goal in the away leg, the hosts on Saturday only needed a goalless draw for […]

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Super Rugby Unlocked: Stormers thump Griquas in Kimberley

The Stormers piled on the misery on Griquas on Saturday in their Round 5 Super Rugby Unlocked encounter at Griqua Park, running out 39-6 winners. Faced with a potential banana peel in the combative outfit from the Northern Cape, the men from the Mother City came into the clash reeling after a heavy defeat to […]

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Jake White’s Bulls beat Lions, plus all the other Super Rugby Unlocked Round 5 results

The Bulls have beaten the Lions in their Super Rugby Unlocked clash at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Bulls won 30-25 after trailing 15-10 at half-time. With the victory, Jake White’s side increased their lead atop the standings. The Lions stayed in fifth place. In other Super Rugby Unlocked Round 5 matches this weekend, the […]

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Rugby greats in agreement: Red cards are ruining the game

Rugby greats in New Zealand and Australia have called for red cards to be dumped after Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane was marred by both sides being reduced to 14 men for most of the game.  Former All Blacks John Kirwan and Christian Cullen, along with ex-Wallabies Phil Kearns and Tim Horan, argued that […]

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