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The Orange River (Photo: Provided) The role of organized agriculture in a time of economic pressure, climate change and increasing regulatory challenges came under the magnifying glass on Wednesday during the Orange River Agricultural Union’s (ORLU) 46th Congress at Upington. Farmers from across the region gathered in large numbers to reflect on the future of the industry and discuss solutions to the sector’s growing challenges. Although speakers were honest about the pressure producers are under, a strong message of cooperation, resilience and hope emerged throughout the proceedings. ‘Our time is different’ Wilco Fourie, chairman of ORLU and himself a farmer…
THE religious singers who will perform at the event have been ANNOUNCED i-Offramp Experience, which is one of the biggest jazz events, Ugu Jazz Festival, which will be held at the Ugu Sports & Leisure Centre, Port Shepstone next month.The organizers of this event revealed the news that they have planned a series of events that will start with a gala dinner that will be accompanied by a comedy event at the same venue on June 25, and others will follow. In this event, the Worship Experience will be prayed for, which will be held on June 26, and the…
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video of himself taunting foreign activists abducted from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla at a makeshift holding pen in Israel’s city of Ashdod.The activists, abducted by Israeli forces in international waters, are seen cable-tied and kneeling while Israel’s national anthem blares in the video, which was released on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listSeveral countries, including Italy and France, have summoned Israeli ambassadors to explain the stunt.As well as a global backlash, the video has even been met with sharp rebukes from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and staunch ally,…
21 Mei 2026 Helene MockeHow would you like to share the article?FlySafair’s flights to Hoedspruit resumed this week. (Photo: Provided)The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred FlySafair to the national consumer tribunal over alleged breaches of the Consumer Protection Act.The referral follows an investigation launched by the NPC, after concerns arose on social media about allegations that FlySafair flights are overbooked and that too many tickets are sold.The case attracted attention, after a consumer apparently bought a ticket but was told on arrival that no seat was available because the flight was overbooked.According to the NPC, several other consumers have…
Ten people died after a serious accident that occurred between a taxi and a bus on the R39 road between Standerton and Morgenzon on Thursday morning.Authorities suspect reckless driving, and fog may have contributed to the crash. This incident has also raised serious concerns about road safety in the province.Four passengers sustained serious injuries and one suffered minor injuries. All the injured were taken to Standerton Hospital for treatment.
Jonathan Andic. (Photo: Lluis GENE / AFP)Jonathan Andic, the eldest son of the founder of the Spanish fashion group Mango, was released on bail of €1 million (about R20 million) on Tuesday, after he was arrested in connection with the death of his father, Isak Andic, the billionaire and well-known Mango founder.After Jonathan’s (45) arrest earlier on Tuesday morning, he was taken to court for questioning. He later left the court in Martorell, in northeastern Spain, with his legal representatives.He did not answer journalists’ questions.The court ruled that Jonathan must surrender his passport, report to the court weekly and must…
IMOTO: AUDI S3WHEN Audi developed the A3 family, the S3 was not left out of the process.The S3 fits in between the A3 and the RS 3’s legendary 5 cylinder engine.From the outside it looks and the changes are similar to those made in their A3.In fact, if you’re not paying attention, it comes from the front and you can tell it’s an A3 if you don’t know cars well because there’s nothing to show. It’s not like the RS 3 which is different.The front has LED daytime running lights that you can change to how you want them to…
Braam Krueger. (Photo: Facebook) One of the four suspects believed to be connected with the murder of Braam Krüger, a well-known former paramedic from Pretoria, apparently approached him on a dating app. This is what the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, sitting in the Kgosi Mampuru II prison, heard on Wednesday when the four young accused’s bail proceedings resumed. According to the state, under this pretext, Krüger agreed to meet the person shortly after work. In the end, apparently it was actually a trap. It was earlier reported that the state claimed Zondi Ntando (36), Siphoshile Xulu (22), Mpendulo Nyembe (27) and…
There have been complaints about the increase in disputes affecting the monarchy, when the king bows down, a new king must take the throne. These disputes are said to put a bad image on the indigenous leadership as they are within the family. A call has been made to quickly identify a person who will take the throne in case the ruling king bows down to avoid these conflicts.The call was made by the Deputy MEC in the Department of Governance and Indigenous Affairs, Mr. Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, during the presentation of the department’s budget in Parliament.He also lamented that these…
Surprising news related to Mark Zuckerberg’s company Meta has come to light. According to reports, a leaked audio has revealed that the company secretly monitored its own employees to train Meta’s AI. Mark Zuckerberg justified this surveillance.The company made the employees pawns. Didn’t let them know. Mark Zuckerberg Audio Leak : Surprising news related to Mark Zuckerberg’s company Meta has come to light. A leaked audio of a company going to lay off 8 thousand people has surfaced. In media reports, this audio is said to be from a meeting of Mark Zuckerberg. If reports are to be believed, Meta…