The Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team, are determined to bounce back after their crushing defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland. Despite the setback, they remain undeterred and are focused on redemption in the forthcoming matches against Argentina and other rivals. These encounters will also serve as World Cup warmups, providing the team with crucial preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
South African reality TV fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming episode of Mzansi Magic’s Sunday Sexy Love, which is set to air on July 16th at 9:00 pm. This episode will feature Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) star Nonku Williams and her expartner, Dumisani Ndlazi, who is affectionately known as “Rough Diamond” or “RD.” During the show, the couple will discuss their tumultuous relationship and the legal issues that ensued.
Grammy Awardwinning musician Zakes Bantwini recently announced the date for his highly anticipated Abantu concert. The concert, set to take place on October 28th, will make history as the first local performance to headline a concert at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.
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On Sunday, a nineyearold boy named Tiano Anthony was fatally shot outside his home on Towerkop Road in Manenberg. Despite receiving medical treatment at the [Red Cross Children’s Hospital](https://capetown.today/theredcrosswarmemorialchildrenshospitalarayofhopeamidstchildabuseandneglect), Anthony passed away the following day. ## Suspect Admits to Shooting
AlphaTauri has announced that Daniel Ricciardo will be replacing Nyck de Vries for the remainder of the Formula 1 season, starting with the Hungarian Grand Prix. This decision was made after de Vries failed to secure a top10 finish in his races this season, prompting Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko to express dissatisfaction with his performance.
Olisa Ndah, the Nigerian defender of Orlando Pirates, has become the subject of speculation regarding his future at the club. Reports suggest that clubs in Greece, Serie A, and Major League Soccer are interested in the player, raising questions about his potential departure.
Stelio Savante, the accomplished actor, producer, and filmmaker based in New York, has been making waves in the entertainment world with his latest projects. From his role in the noir thriller “What Remains” on Starz to his portrayal of Moses in Netflix’s biblical hit “The Chosen,” Savante is captivating audiences with his multifaceted performances. He is also set to appear as a guest on the upcoming animated series “Captain Fall,” which is premiering on July 28th.
The City of Cape Town has taken an innovative approach to empower its residents through the Women and Men for Change capacitybuilding programme. This initiative is led by the city’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department and has impacted over 900 individuals within the past year.
Netball South Africa recently revealed the final squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup, set to take place in Cape Town from July 28 to August 6. The 12player lineup, along with three reserves, will represent South Africa at the prestigious event held at the Mother City’s International Convention Centre. The squad will be led by captain Bongi Msomi, and prior to the announcement, the team assembled for a fourweek training camp under the guidance of coach Norma Plummer.
The South African U20 rugby team, known as the Junior Springboks, faces a crucial and highpressure game against Argentina. After a disappointing performance in the U20 Championship campaign, which resulted in a surprising defeat to Italy and a narrow win over Georgia, the team must secure a bonuspoint victory to progress to the semifinals.
Hermanus, a quiet coastal town in South Africa, was recently struck by a horrific crime that led to a series of unfortunate events. The discovery of a young girl’s mutilated remains in a plastic bag has not only shaken the community but sparked xenophobic attacks and displaced hundreds of foreign nationals.
The awardwinning South African play ÎLE, which received a Gold Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival, is set to make its way to UK stages in the coming months. The comedic comingofage story has been a hit on the South African theatre scene and will soon be showcased at Riverside in London as part of the BiteSize Fest. In August, it will also feature at the worldrenowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive tournament, with all teams seeking ultimate victory. The Proteas, the South African cricket team, are set to embark on a thrilling journey to display their talent and skill on the world stage. With a single pool format for the tournament, the Proteas’ schedule is both challenging and exhilarating.
South Africa’s rugby team, the Springboks, are preparing for their first Test of the year against the Wallabies in the upcoming Rugby Championship. To maximize their chances of success, they will use a splitsquad system, as they did during their victorious 2019 campaign. However, coach Jacques Nienaber emphasizes that this is not an ‘A and B’ team approach.
Lion farming in South Africa is a contentious issue that has been in existence since the 1990s. This industry involves breeding lions in captivity for various purposes, including entertainment, canned trophy hunting, and traditional medicines. However, the industry has gained notoriety due to illegal activities such as exporting lion bones, leading to a significant rise in poaching and illegal trafficking. Wildlife researchers Neil D’Cruze and Jennah Green have expressed their concerns about the lion farming industry and advocate for its closure.
