‘Nothing surprises me anymore,’ says Messi lamenting Suarez departure

Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell on Friday to Luis Suarez, the day after the Uruguayan striker had said tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid. Messi Laments Suarez departure “Today I went into the dressing room and the awful truth hit me,” Messi posted on Instagram, before renewing his […]

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End of an era? Messi and Ronaldo missing from 2019/2020 Uefa awards

This week, Uefa announced that Kevin de Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neur as the top three players shortlisted for the 2019/2020 Uefa Men’s Player of the Year award. The winner will be announced on 1 October along with the Uefa Women’s Player of the Year during the 2020/2021 Uefa Champions League draw. It is […]

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McGregor vs Pacquiao: Boxing legend confirms interest in fight

McGregor vs Pacquiao: Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor shocked the combat sports world on Friday by claiming he will step back into the boxing ring against Manny Pacquiao. McGregor: I’m fighting Manny Pacquiao next McGregor posted a succession of tweets on Friday 25 September night explaining his inactivity since January, and saying that his next […]

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ANALYSIS: Case law suggests SA must do more about disrupted schooling

This article first appeared on The Conversation. Since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in South Africa, the question of how to manage the country’s schools has been top of mind. Schools were closed in March and, as part of a phased approach, began returning from June. The risks associated with the pandemic mean […]

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DA’s Bloom won’t retract claims of financial mismanagement at GP COVID facility

Suspended Health MEC Bandile Masuku has threatened legal action against Bloom, saying he was spreading false information. FILE: The Nasrec COVID-19 field hospital, which cost about R350 million, was meant to accommodate at least 1,500 patients – but Bloom claims only 700 patients were admitted. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Jack Bloom […]

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HOD should’ve covered himself – Zwane on alleged unlawful orders to officials

Former FS Human Settlements MEC Mosebenzi Zwane was asked by the state capture commission on Friday if he should be held accountable for fraudulent expenditure amounting to R1.4 billion on low-cost housing. A screengrab of former Cabinet minister Mosebenzi Zwane appearing at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 25 September 2020. Picture: SABC/YouTube JOHANNESBURG […]

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Suspect charged for Charl Kinnear murder arrived in CT on Wednesday – Lawyer

Zane Killian made a brief appearance in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates Court on Friday, exactly a week after Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear was shot dead in front of his home. The lawyers representing the accused in the Charl Kinnear murder case arrive at the Bishop Lavis court on Friday, 25 September 2020. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN […]

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