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Taiz, Yemen – Ahmed Nagi, a Yemeni man in his 50s, had worked for more than 30 years as a porter in al-Turbah market in Taiz governorate before disaster struck.By helping shoppers carry goods from stalls to their cars, he earned enough money to provide a decent living for his family of seven. But all this all changed two years ago, when he was stuck down with liver complications, leaving him unable to continue his work.Now, Nagi can hardly move without the aid of a walking stick, which he relies on whenever he leaves the house. Being out of work,…
THE DISEASE Vitiligo is not limited to affecting the human skin, as in many people it comes with changes that disturb the mood, and some myths about it make it difficult for those who have it to accept that they have it.This was stated by the private health center Affinity Health, warning and advising people about it through a campaign to educate about this disease and its dangers in the world.What is this disease?Vitiligo is a chronic disease that is believed to be caused by a mistake in your body attacking melanocytes, which are cells that produce the color or…
The team of South African coach, Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane, has been stopped from a number of important jobs because they are looking for Bafana Bafana as the contract of Hugo Broos ended with the national team kneeling in the Last 32 of the World Cup.These are the words that came out of the mouth of the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, yesterday morning when Bafana Bafana were welcomed at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg.McKenzie told the thousands of people who had met their heroes that he had spoken to the South African Football Association (Safa) about the…
ALTHOUGH Bafana Bafana has washed the jersey in the World Cup, but the names of its four players will always be counted in the history of those who played every minute of the matches of the national teams that advanced to the Last 32 in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America (USA).Bafana 2026 has made history by being the first squad to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup since South Africa was reinstated in world football.This national team, which was tied in Group A with Mexico, Canada and the USA, finished the group with four…
AFTER the break between him and Mamelodi Sundowns, star striker Peter “Shasha” Shalulile, is expected to join the Zimbabwean team, Scotland FC, who seem to have lured him with money. Sundowns issued a statement yesterday confirming that they have parted ways with Shalule who had played for them for six seasons.Shalulile (32) originally from Namibia, joined Sundowns in the 2020/2021 season from Highlands Park, and made a name for himself by scoring goals. He scored important goals for Sundowns in six seasons, winning five Betway Premiership titles, the MTN8, the Nedbank Cup, and the Caf Champions League.It turns out that…
Relebohile Mofokeng, who was sold by Orlando Pirates to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, HOPE to progress overseas.Yesterday, the team confirmed that Mofokeng (21) has signed a four-year contract with the condition of renewing it for another one. The player who played for Bafana Bafana in the World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America (USA), did not return with the national team yesterday following his elimination from the Last 16 of the tournament. Pirates revealed that they agreed with Saint-Gelloise before the World Cup but chose to play down the matter so that Mofokeng could fully…
THE EXIT of two horses that were supposed to run in the big Hollywoodbets Durban July race opened the way for two who were waiting for the chance to win this biggest race in the country on Saturday.The races will start at 11.45 am but the most watched one with a stake of R10 million will start at 4 pm.The horse that will come out on top in this race, which will be the seventh of the day, will win R6 million.Star Major, which was held in high regard since the announcement of 18 entrants to the race last week,…
A car destroyed during the twin earthquakes on June 24 still lies under debris at the entrance of the Cesar Nieves baseball stadium in the La Angustia neighborhood in Catia La Mar, La Guaira, Venezuela, on July 3, 2026 (Photo: Miguel Medina / AFP) The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela last week has risen to more than 2,600, while thousands of injured are now being treated in makeshift clinics, including a McDonald’s restaurant and a bus terminus. The earthquakes, with a magnitude of 7.2 and 7.5 respectively, hit the coastal state of La Guaira the…
There is HUGE excitement about the major horse racing, entertainment and fashion event Hollywoodbets Durban July, as indications indicate that it is expected to bring in approximately R1 billion into the Durban economy this year.This event, which will be accompanied by a sum of R10 million in prize money for horses, is expected to attract about 45 000 spectators, which is expected to bring in more than R840 million last year and R690 million in 2024.Hollywood Sportbook Group’s communications manager, Mr. Devin Heffer, said that they are very hopeful that this year’s event will be successful and will help to…
The possibility that two factories on the West Coast would close for six months was a concern for families whose livelihoods depend on seasonal fishing income. It also posed a serious threat to the stability of the local economy.