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ActionSA has condemned the City of Cape Town for its decision to use municipal funds for the repatriation of undocumented migrants, while at the same time residents are faced with a 48% increase in MyCiTi bus fares.

ALTHOUGH Bafana Bafana’s journey to the World Cup ended in the Last 32, but the captain, Ronwen Williams, sees the knowledge they gained from this tournament will help the team in the years to come.The local team, which was the first to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup, was eliminated by Canada 1-0 on Sunday night.Williams said that although it is sad that they failed to progress in this competition, it is encouraging that most of the players in Hugo Broos’ team are 25 years old or younger.They include defenders Mbekezeli Mbokazi (20) and Ime Okon (22), goalkeepers…

Nkosikhona “Phakel ‘witch'” Ndabandaba says he will never sell the struggle until there are those who buy him to withdraw the marches against the increase in the number of illegal immigrants in the country.He was speaking yesterday at the big March and March march from King Dinuzulu to the Point in Durban. It will be remembered that yesterday was the deadline set by him to kill the illegal immigrants in this country.He said that his youth is not measured by anything because of that it is not easy for him to simply admit that there were people who bought him…

THE COACH of Ghana, Carlos Queiroz, has praised the dedication of his players in securing a place in the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup. Ghana came back with an important point in a 0-0 draw with England on Tuesday in the Group L game, becoming one of the African countries that have secured a place in the Last 32.The Black Stars, who have collected four points from two games, are in second place in Group L where they are separated by goal difference only with England who are at the top of this group. They are tied for…

The event is a fundraising initiative that was launched years ago by the Cluny Animal Trust in Fouriesburg. It has since become an annual institution at the Arpa Dam, and money is used for the benefit of animal care.

AN estimated R798 million profit is expected for the economy of the city of Thekwini next weekend for the annual Hollywoodbets Durban July horse and fashion race.This was said by the Mayor of Thekwini Municipality, Mr. Cyril Xaba, speaking at a forum to officially launch this year’s programs for this event, which was held at the Shongweni Club.”The weekend of this competition brings a great and positive difference to our city as it always brings good economic results with profits coming in to hotels, accommodation businesses, food places, transport, travel places and street vendors who benefit a lot at this…

THE DEPARTMENT of Cooperative Governance and Indigenous Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal is continuing with the chiefs’ conference program that has removed the waste.The Minister of the Department, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, presented another 35 vehicles that were transferred to the council of kings.The beneficiaries are from Theku, Harry Gwala, Ugu, Ilembe and Pietermaritzburg regions. Among the kings who benefited yesterday are the Deputy Prime Minister of Zulu who is also the MKP leader in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislative Assembly, King Phathisizwe Chiliza, King of Maqadini Mqoqi Ngcobo and King Macambini Mthokozisi Mathaba.This was the second phase of the car supply program for the…

Published On 1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Mexico erupted in celebration after the national team ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory, with street parties and gatherings reported across the country.Following the 2-0 win over Ecuador at a packed Azteca Stadium, fans poured into plazas and neighbourhoods in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and smaller towns, waving flags, setting off fireworks and singing late into the night. In the capital’s historic centre, Zocalo, thousands dressed in green jerseys and draped in tricolour flags chanted the team’s rallying cry “Y si si?” (“What if?”) as car horns and drumbeats echoed…

MBUMBULU entertainment venue, Maqaqa Exclusive Lifestyle, aims to entertain the villagers during Durban July with its big event that will bring together musicians from different fields.Ms Hlengiwe Ngwabe who is the manager of the area said the event will be held on Saturday.He said the main purpose of this is to bring happiness to the people of the villages and also have a sense of what will happen at the big horse and fashion event in Greyville this Saturday.He stressed that the image should not be created that Durban July is only for the enjoyment of the people in the…

Editor: We are writing as residents of KwaMaphumulo to ask for your help with the major transport problem we are facing. From Monday to Saturday, there are no taxis operating in Maphumulo.This has left thousands of people stranded unable to go to work, hospitals, clinics, or other important activities. People suffering from chronic diseases have failed to collect their medicines, while others who have been rushed to see doctors are unable to travel due to the lack of transport.We are afraid that if this situation continues, there may be loss of lives due to not being able to get medical…