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June 8, 2026 Tania Haynes How would you like to share the article? Dr. Pieter Groenewald and Dr. Corné Mulder. (Photo: VF Plus/X) No, Dr. Pieter Groenewald, former leader of the FF Plus and the party’s cabinet minister, his popularity on social media is not driven by the FF Plus. Rapport earlier reported that dr. Corné Mulder, current FF Plus leader, attributes Groenewald’s popularity on social media to “national intelligence”. According to the report, Mulder said in a leaked conversation with a former FF Plus board member that he had received information from the USA about an alleged social media…
Mukalla, Yemen – Yemen is sweltering under a heatwave as temperatures soar above a blistering 40C (104F), turning houses into ovens. Long power cuts have added to the suffering of millions of people across the war-torn nation.With authorities struggling to boost power supply, people have nowhere to escape from the hot and humid weather gripping much of the country’s southern, eastern and western regions, further compounding the humanitarian crisis in the most impoverished Arab nation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listResidents of coastal cities such as Mukalla and Aden, under the control of the internationally recognised government, say prolonged…
The world’s two leading men’s golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, could not make their mark in the Memorial tournament and had to settle for joint 12th place. Meanwhile, American Nelly Korda claimed her fourth Major title by winning the US Women’s Open by one stroke.
Sriram Krishnan Resigns:Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan, who was US President Trump’s AI advisor, had to resign from his post. He had to face opposition from MAGA supporters since his appointment. However, on the basis of his ability, he always got the support of personalities like Elon Musk and David Sachs. In his farewell post, he did not fail to thank Trump-Musk and Sachs.Trump’s Indian-origin AI advisor resignsIndian-origin Sriram Krishnan, who was the architect of the AI strategy during the second term of US President Donald Trump, has left his post. Sriram Krishnan will leave the White House by the end of…
Protesters arrived with sticks and shields on Friday at a protest against immigrants in Actonville, Wattville and other areas in Benoni (Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp) Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest national speech on the country’s immigration issue drew mixed reactions. ActionSA describes it as “weak” and “reactionary”, while the DA welcomed its focus on the economic causes of unemployment. Maroela Media earlier reported that Ramaphosa announced in a live speech on Sunday evening a five-point plan to curb illegal immigration, with stricter law enforcement, better border control, action against corruption, revised immigration laws and greater cooperation with other African countries.…
(Archive photo: ANA) The long-running and controversial saga surrounding the Gauteng Highway Improvement Project’s (GFIP) e-toll system is now officially a thing of the past, after the cabinet decided that the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) write off the historic debt burden of motorists. The decision was welcomed by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa. According to them, it is an important milestone to settle the ongoing issue in a responsible manner. The ministers emphasized in a joint statement that the decision will have a direct and positive effect on ordinary South Africans. “This decision brings…
The tragedy took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. (Photo: Provided) The police opened an inquest, after the bodies of three Zimbabwean citizens were recovered from the Coerney River in Addo. The men drowned after the vehicle they were traveling in was swept away by a strong current from a low-water bridge. According to Capt. Marius McCarthy, police spokesman, said the tragedy took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. “The police received a report at around 03:30 that five Zimbabwean nationals in a white Toyota Hilux bakkie tried to cross the Coerney River via a low-water…
June 7, 2026 Cornelia Thirion How would you like to share the article? Wynand Strydom. (Photo: Cornelia Thirion/Maroela Media) In his baritone voice rumbles the sound of horse hooves that our ancestors faithfully carried through the Anglo-Boer War. His pensive eyes and the silences between his words embody the courage of the Boer women and children who experienced unprecedented loss in the concentration camps. His moldy beard is the smoke that hung over the Transvaal after farms were burned to the ground and years of toil and sweat were destroyed in the blink of an eye. This is singer and…
Jaslinda Saludin (Photo: Kaki Jalan Malaysia / Facebook) The rescue of a Malaysian hiker who was found alive after two weeks in the wilderness was described by a friend as “a miracle” on Sunday. Authorities have since ended a massive manhunt that gripped the country. Indigenous Malaysians found Jaslinda Saludin late Saturday in a wooded area near the small town of Tapah in the central Malaysian state of Perak, some distance from where she was initially reported missing, local newspapers reported. Jaslinda (49), who is described as an experienced hiker, was last seen two weeks ago as she tackled the…
Near Cape Town’s port, workers in safety gear, locals and even international visitors line up daily for the fresh, home-made delicacies of Cafe Zorina. From fragrant samosas and rotis to the shop’s popular kosisters, this modest eatery has built up a loyal following over more than three decades.