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Curated by Jonathan Ancer
Nelson Mandela Bay drought ‘could last six years’ | Mpofu photo bombed | Tembisa protests, Krugersdorp anger raise fears | Taiwan: Pelosi visit rattles China | Sensational Van Niekerk
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With no significant rain predicted for the drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay in the next few weeks, weatherman Garth Sampson said the drought could, in theory, continue for another six years.
Daily Maverick
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Mpofu said suspended Public Protector would refute with contempt that Sphelo Samuel was at a Vrede dairy farm inspection. Then the evidence leader provided a photo of Mkhwebane and Samuel at the farm.
Daily Maverick
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'It’s embarrassing for us as old people to be seen relieving ourselves in bushes. So now we go before sunrise when people wake up or when the sun is about to go down.'
GroundUp News
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The spectre of the July 2021 riots looms large over the events in Gauteng of the last few days, and, as always, xenophobia is disgruntled South Africa’s faithful companion
The Mail & Guardian
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Namibia's Local Business Association has called on the president and ministers to halt international trips to save money, and do everything in their power to avoid a civil servant strike.
The Namibian
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World News |
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Stoic, often fatalistic population paid little attention to talk of House speaker’s visit – until it was confirmed.
the Guardian
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke of fears over a nuclear accident in Ukraine. There are 'credible reports' that Russia 'is using this plant as the equivalent of a human shield', he warned.
CNBC
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Health News |
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Dr Abdullah has been at the coalface of SA’s response to HIV, tuberculosis and COVID-19. Biénne Huisman chatted with him about Aids denialism, the toll HIV has had on his own family, and much more.
Spotlight
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Sport |
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Team SA swimmers help push the country's medal tally to 16 yesterday. The star of the show was Lara van Niekerk, who claimed her second gold, winning the women's 100m breaststroke final.
Sport
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And Then There's This |
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If you like chocolates and sweets it could be the perfect position. The CCO will test over 3 5000 products and earn R1,3-million a year. Applicants can be as young as 5. All you need is a sweet tooth.
NPR
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