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20 Julie 2026 AFP How would you like to share the article? Buildings were damaged and some structures completely collapsed in Catia La Mar, La Guaira on the outskirts of Caracas after the earthquakes on June 24, 2026 (Photo: Juan Barreto / AFP) The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,208, according to updated official figures released on Sunday. The death toll has increased by 89 since Saturday. It is now 25 days since the disaster on June 24, when two powerful earthquakes occurred shortly after each other. La Guaira, a coastal…

Crime is getting worse in schools in KwaZulu-Natal, as property worth millions of rand has been stolen in recent years.In these three years, property worth R14 million has been stolen from schools in KwaZulu-Natal. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Mr. Sipho Hlomuka, when he presented the Department’s budget to the KwaZulu-Natal Legislative Assembly, on Friday.Hlomuka said they are worried about the theft of school supplies.”In this stolen property, we count 84 laptops, 501 tablets, 127 data projectors and seven smart screens.”Hlomuka said they are also worried about the safety of teachers in schools because of criminals robbing…

Average US petrol prices hit $4.00 per gallon (3.78 liters), marking the second week of increased costs for consumers.Published On 20 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Petrol and oil prices are on the rise as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, while Yemen’s Houthis have announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.Benchmark oil prices have trended upwards in recent days, with Brent crude hitting $91.42 on Sunday, before falling 0.1 percent on Monday to $88.04. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reached its highest level since June 12 at $85.39 before retreating 2 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $82.29.Recommended Stories list…

NATIONAL REPORTER|Published 1 hour agoAS President Cyril Ramaphosa awaits a decision on his attempt to stop the Parliamentary investigation into his removal from office because of the Phala Phala issue, the outcome of that may not be the end of the matter, as he still has many other legal and political avenues he can use.The High Court of the Western Cape heard the urgent application before three full judges including André le Grange, Matthew Francis and Diane Davis on Wednesday and Thursday, and reserved a decision.It is expected that the decision will come out this week.The subject of the Parliamentary…

Most people do not deliberately make their tax affairs complicated. They simply live their lives. A person changes jobs. They start a side business. A property is purchased. A company is formed. An investment creates another source of income. Each decision may appear separate. Over time, however, the financial picture can become much more difficult to understand. This is particularly true for people who have always dealt with their own tax affairs. The approach that worked when they had one source of income may not be suitable when their financial circumstances have changed. Tax Accountant Leeds works with individuals, landlords,…

“When I was finally able to make time again to release music myself, it was important for me to write something different and fresh. I didn’t just want to write something that was a trend, even though of course you also want the listeners to like your music. After 20 years in the industry, I at least want to do something that I really like.”

IMOTO: GWM ORA 5GWM South Africa has re-launched the Ora which first arrived in South Africa in 2023, focusing on electric vehicles only.Maybe before I go too far, let me tell you that GWM in this country has different companies or brands under it.There are Haval, Tank, P-Series Ora and in China there is another one that builds tsetse called Wey.When the Ora arrived, the Ora 03 was launched, which was the cheapest electric car in the country at that time.However, it was not very popular and that is why GWM is relaunching the existing Ora 5 with a petrol…

THEY were braving the bitter cold as they attended the Dundee July Experience at Battlefields Country Lodge & Sports Resort, Dundee, from the weekend. Crowds of people got a unique opportunity to hear the new songs that will be released by maskandi singers, Mthandeni SK and Mafikizolo. These singers have spent a year on Khozi FM and sang three unreleased songs, one by one. Khuzani and Mawhoo left the audience wanting to do it again because of the surprises they performed on stage while singing live. Mawhoo also explained to the crowd that he and his dancers were singing a…

MQANSA, who represents Orlando Pirates to defend three titles, including the Betway Premiership, does not see Tsepang Moremi as one of the players who have become a pillar despite having played one season for Zimnyama.Pirates, who are last season’s champions of South Africa’s major league, Carling Knockout and MTN8, are in Spain where they are completing preparations to begin the campaign to defend these titles.This team coached by Abdeslam Ouaddou has a series of matches with different teams at the Marbella Sports Center, Spain. Last weekend, Pirates won 2-1 against Cadiz CF in Spain in a friendly match. The goals…

Andy Burnham (Photo: Oli Scarf/AFP) Andy Burnham, the 56-year-old veteran of the centre-left Labor Party, succeeded Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday, three days after he was elected leader of the ruling party on his third attempt. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Burnham admitted that “people at home are fed up with politics”. “We have to be better. We will be,” he pledged. He committed to “the biggest changes in the last 40 years” and to “bringing back hope”. During a successful nine-year term as mayor of Manchester, Burnham went from former cabinet minister to political outsider – something…