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The dust has settled on the thrilling opening round of the 2024 Six Nations, with Ireland cementing their place as the Springboks' closest challengers and the world rankings undergoing a major shake-up. Also read: Is Nohamba really Springbok flyhalf material? While South Africa remain top of the table, Ireland's emphatic 38-17 victory over France sent shockwaves through the table, reducing the gap to just 2.43 points. Ireland's resurgence: declared victory and title ambitions Ireland's strong performance against France was more than just a victory, it was a statement of intent. Their clinical performance showed attacking power and defensive solidity, sending…
Bouake: Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match in Bouake on Wednesday. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, and the three-time champions will now face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Sunday's final. Both goals came from penalties, with Nigeria's captain William Troost-Ekong scoring in the 67th minute and Teboho Mokoena leveling the score from a spot-kick in the 90th minute. Mokoena's equalizing goal came shortly after Nigeria appeared to have scored their second goal with a tap-in from star…
South Africans will be looking forward to tonight's “unique” State of the Union Address (SONA). This important event comes as the country prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of democracy. This was disclosed by President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Mugwenya while addressing the media in Cape Town on Wednesday. SONA will be held at Cape Town City Hall from 7pm. “this [SONA] Different and unique in many ways. The important thing is that its own expression is allowed and that South Africans can extract elements of celebration from it. We are celebrating 30 years of democratic governance. This is also…
After a heart-wrenching semi-final of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon), Bafana Bafana's campaign ended not with a coveted trophy but with a reaffirmation of their resilience and spirit. ALSO READ: 3 Bafana Bafana AFCON stars who may say goodbye Manager Hugo Bruce spoke openly about his future with the team, stressing his dedication and pride in his role. Hugo Bruce reveals his future Hugo Bruce has made his intentions clear amid speculation over his tenure at Bafana Bafana. “First of all, I never said we should quit. I never said that,” he said, as reported by iDiski Times. Also…
The City of Knysna reassured residents that the water was safe to drink. Sharon Ceretro/Gallo Image The municipality says Knysna's water is safe to drink.Last year, a body was discovered in a reservoir in a small coastal town.The city says the water has been disinfected and tested and is safe for human consumption.The City of Knysna reassured residents that the water had been disinfected and treated and was safe to drink.This comes after a body was discovered in a reservoir in the area in December.”The city's water is safe for human consumption,” said Grant McDonald, the city's acting director of…
Tyra made history by winning the Grammy Awards last weekend… Video of President Cyril Ramaphosa jamming to Tyra's hit song water It's causing a stir on social media. The video was filmed at the Presidential Youth Exchange held at the Belhar Sports Center in Cape Town on Tuesday. Since then, social media comment sections have become overloaded. “I can't believe people start doing weird things during election season,” one user wrote in a comment that later went viral on social media. Another said: “If Cyril provided basic services, he wouldn't have to dance to get our votes… mxm.” Election season…
Last spring, cargo containers began appearing near a substation connected to the recently built Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest. Inside were stacks of powerful, energy-hungry computers. This is the arrival of Chinese Bitcoin miners, who have been traveling from country to country in search of cheap electricity and mild regulations since the Chinese government banned them two years ago, have arrived in the Horn of Africa. It was a clear sign. advertisement Continue reading below Faced with political and economic headwinds, they were lured by some of the lowest electricity prices in the world and an increasingly friendly government.…
Pop sensation Taylor Swift is making headlines again, but this time it's not for chart-topping hits or glamorous events. Swift recently said goodbye to one of his own private jets, a Dassault Falcon 900, amid mounting controversy over his flight tracking. Also read: Justin Bieber returns to stage with surprise show in Toronto Taylor Swift and her private plane The Federal Aviation Administration's website confirmed the separation on Jan. 30, saying the jet, previously registered under SATA LLC, affiliated with Nashville's Taylor Swift Productions, is now a company founded in 2006. He revealed that he is affiliated with a company…
Reading time: 2 minutesThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have suffered another legal setback. This comes after the Western Cape High Court rejected the party's application with costs for the suspension of six Members of Parliament (MPs), including party leader Julius Malema. Meanwhile, security measures are in place to prevent the six suspended people from setting foot in Cape Town City Hall. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his State of the Union Address (SONA) this evening in front of both Houses of Parliament. Malema, Floyd Shivambu, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, Marshall Dlamini, Vuyani Pambo and Sinawo Tambo will be suspended until the end…
Australia vs Pakistan, Benoni, 2nd semi-final scorecard Throw away: Australia won the toss and were selected to play. Like India on Tuesday, Australia also decided to chase in the second semi-final against Pakistan. Shazaib Khan and Shamil Hussain got off to a safe start as usual, beating the Australian new-ball bowlers in their first overs. The first change bowler, Tom Straker, broke this stand. Shamil Hussain tried to pull the bowler but was caught in the 9th over. In the next over, Karam Vidler scored off the big wicket of Shazaib Khan. The southpaw, who was Pakistan's top scorer at…