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Over the course of just two days, the City’s Fire & Rescue Service reported a devastating 14 fatalities, including seven young lives lost, across different areas of the metropolis. Here’s a breakdown of the harrowing incidents that unfolded over the weekend.
The Future of Khama Billiat, the star attacking midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs, remains uncertain following an unsettling saga this month. While Chiefs offered Billiat a new contract to extend his stay, he has not responded to the offer nor has he been reachable by the club.
South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks, experienced a lackluster performance in their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park. Although they managed a narrow 2221 victory over Michael Cheek’s Argentina, the team concluded their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign in less than ideal fashion.
The Springbok squad has recently undergone a significant change with the exclusion of Elton Jantjies from the upcoming World Cup. This decision comes after both Damian Willemse’s full recovery and Handre Pollard’s progress in overcoming his injuries. ## Jantjies: FourthChoice Flyhalf
Maserati MSG Racing has had an inspiring comeback season in the 2023 London EPrix with a total of 137 points in the second half of the season. Despite early challenges, the Monacobased team’s unwavering motivation has led to a remarkable comeback campaign in the UK capital.
With the Rugby World Cup drawing near, all eyes are on the teams as they aim to prove their worth on the field. South Africa’s Springboks, facing immense pressure and ranked behind their rivals, recently demonstrated a crucial combination of tenacity and skill in their match against Argentina at Ellis Park.
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s vet shop faced a devastating robbery in July 2023 during Stage 6 loadshedding. The store was left in a state of disarray, with significant damage to its interior, structure, and merchandise. In the aftermath of the incident, the need for an uninterruptible power supply became apparent.
Twitter has been a unique platform in the world of social media, capturing the attention of millions despite only having a modest 10% of social media presence. From controversies to activism, the platform has played a significant role in our digital consciousness.
In the Doornbach informal settlement of Dunoon, residents have been grappling with the issue of uncollected garbage since 30 June when the previous refuse collection contractor’s contract expired. ### The City’s Role
Cape Town has received heritage approval for its most ambitious innercity social housing project at the former Woodstock Hospital. This project is set to provide around 700 muchneeded housing units to the city’s residents and marks a significant milestone for the project, allowing for the progression of design and submission of building plans.
The Cape Flats region of Cape Town has recently experienced a surge in gun violence. The weekend saw several tragic deaths and serious injuries, highlighting the need for change. ### Brown’s Farm Shooting
The world of podcasts offers us a glimpse into the lives of our favorite hosts, and recently, Mac G shared his heartwarming personal story during the “Podcast and Chill: Road to 1 Million Live” event on July 30th in Pretoria’s SunBet Arena. The host of the popular Podcast and Chill show surprised his longtime partner, Naledi, and fans alike with a unforgettable marriage proposal.
South Africa’s entertainment industry is no stranger to controversy, with numerous renowned artists facing accusations of abuse. However, despite the serious nature of these allegations, the South African mainstream media and society continue to condone and support the accused individuals, while disregarding and ostracizing the alleged victims.
South African rapper and television personality Molemo Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub, has found himself in legal trouble once again. He recently handed himself over to the authorities and has been granted R10 000 bail after being charged with multiple crimes, including rape, assault, and attempted murder.
The conflict in Sudan has lasted more than three months, leading to the tragic displacement of roughly 3.5 million people and the deaths of at least 3,900, according to conservative estimates. The rivalry between army chief Abdel Fattah alBurhan and his former deputy, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has brought the war to the streets of densely populated neighborhoods in Khartoum.
The Western Cape Provincial Council on AIDS on TB, led by Premier Alan Winde and Civil Society Chairperson Professor Harry Hausler, will introduce the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U) campaign on August 1, 2023. This innovative multisectoral collaboration focuses on empowering people living with HIV (PLHIV) and increasing antiretroviral (ART) coverage.
