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live nowIndian Era | Feb 11, 2024, 21:08:28 ISTIndia's batting line-up misfired at the most important moments in a heartbreaking 79-run defeat to Australia in the U-19 World Cup final in Benoni on Sunday. Opting to bat, Australia first made 253 for 7 thanks to Oliver Peake's enterprising 46 off 43 balls and Harjas Singh's 64 off 55 balls, then returned to score 174 in 43.5 overs for five innings. They overwhelmed the winning team. Australia thus became four-time champions. Chasing 254, opener Adarsh Singh scored a 77-ball 47, but India continued to lose wickets at regular intervals and collapsed…
Former transport minister Fikile Mbalula remains as vocal as ever on his favorite social media platform, X. The controversial minister used the app to mock economic freedom fighters who held a manifesto in Durban over the weekend. Mbalula opened the app and smiled when he saw a video that showed the stadium's stands noticeably more empty than most of the photos circulating on the internet. His tweet put him in the bad books of thousands of social media users who have not forgotten his Nkandla fire pool confession. Also read: SA praises Babes Wodumo's EFF manifesto performance [watch] Fikile Mbalula…
Stephen Phiri's family has filed a case of murder. After appealing for help searching for a missing person earlier this week, media personality Penny Levien is currently mourning the death of her friend Stephen Phiri. “We asked for help yesterday. We foolishly lost our beloved Kopano, Stephen Phiri. A son, a brother, a friend. “Thank you everyone for your prayers and all the support you have shared with us. What a surreal 24 hours,” Levianu said on Saturday, the day Phiri was pronounced dead. I wrote it on my X account. my worst fears have come true On Saturday, Phiri's…
King Charles has made his first public statement since announcing his cancer diagnosis. Also read: Princess Anne steps in for King Charles after cancer diagnosis Charles III speaks On Saturday, February 10, Buckingham Palace released a statement in which the 75-year-old monarch expressed gratitude for all the goodwill he has received since his cancer diagnosis. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the many messages of support and goodwill I have received over the past few days. As anyone who has been affected by cancer knows, such kind thoughts is the greatest comfort and encouragement,” the statement said.…
The transition to electric vehicles will bring new job opportunities in battery manufacturing and assembly and urban planning.Demand for electricians is also high, with researchers warning there could be a shortage of electricians in the country.But this transition will come at a cost, putting the jobs of petrol attendants and diesel mechanics at risk, and requiring new skills for firefighters and welders. For climate change news and analysis, visit: News24 The future of climate.According to researchers, South Africa's transition to electric vehicles should not only increase demand for electricians, but also create new job opportunities in battery manufacturing, assembly and…
Rafah, the impending Israeli ground “operation” and the impact on the more than 1 million trapped civilians are making headlines. But what is Rafah and what are the details about this announced Israeli “operation”? What is Rafa? Rafah straddles the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. On the Palestinian side, it is the name of the southernmost governorate of Gaza and its capital, as well as the name of the crossing point to Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. On the Egyptian side, it is a city in the North Sinai Governorate. Rafah, Palestine, is a 64 square kilometer (25 square mile)…
THe said the storm raged through California for more than five days. As the powerful atmospheric river made landfall, ferocious winds and torrential rain tore trees from their roots, turned roads into rivers, and washed mud into houses.The storm brought chaos as well as opportunity. Scientists were preparing to deploy instruments to measure these atmospheric rivers, both on the ground and in flight. They released the tools from airplanes equipped with small parachutes, or attached them to balloons and launched them from the ground directly into the path of the storm.These small but powerful devices provide critical intelligence that helps…
South African musician Babes Wodumo is trying hard to regain his former glory, and things are getting interesting. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) invited stars and a number of artists to perform at their Manifesto event at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Saturday, February 10th. A video of her performance surprised fans with some stating that she was “back to her old self.” Also read: Babes compares herself and Mampintsha to Beyoncé and Jay-Z Babes Wodumo is back in business Babes Wodumo is one of South Africa's many talented musicians. Unfortunately, her difficult personal life often overshadows…
Welcome, pet lovers. Furry Fun Fact of the Day! Visit our South African website for the latest pet news. Pets can do all kinds of crazy and amazing things, right? I'm sure you'll discover something new about them every day. For example, have you ever heard of a singing dog? Join us on the South African website to learn the fascinating and sometimes humorous fun facts that distinguish our pets from the rest of the animal kingdom. Discover things about these bundles of joy that will make you giggle and wonder if they're not little humans in disguise! What are…
Elon Musk's recent attack on Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has succeeded in winning the hearts of many. Earlier this week, the tech genius once again accused Malema of inciting white genocide in SA. Last year, the billionaire criticized Malema's insistence on chanting fight songs. Kill the Boers. South African X users have since accused him of trying to push a “false narrative”. Many have also declared that he should not be classified as South African. Musk doesn't seem to mind either, recently sharing a then-and-now photo of himself posing next to an American flag. Also read: 'Genocidal…