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The Screen Actors Guild (SAGAFTRA) has joined writers in a historic industrywide walkout, halting the colossal movie and television business. This marks the first significant strike in 63 years, affecting around 160,000 movie and television actors. ## SAGAFTRA Issues Strike Order
The Open Championship is set to take place from July 2023 at Royal Liverpool, with golf enthusiasts worldwide gearing up for the event. This year, the winner will receive a record prize of $3 million (R54 million), marking a significant increase compared to last year’s prize.
Argentina’s national rugby team is gearing up to face Australia in the second round of the prestigious Rugby Championship tournament. Despite suffering a 1241 defeat to the formidable New Zealand All Blacks in their opening match, head coach Michael Cheika remains undeterred. He has made several significant changes to the starting lineup, including handing a debut to former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro on the wing.
A group of medical students from the University of Stellenbosch established the Save7 initiative, a nonprofit organization, to increase awareness about organ donation in South Africa. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), the group aims to convey its message to over one million South Africans by August’s end using AI algorithms.
As an athlete, Benni McCarthy had an illustrious career, marked by international acclaim and numerous achievements. However, his transition from player to coach was fraught with criticism about his physical appearance. ### The Early Years
Sindiwe Magona, an accomplished South African writer, storyteller, speaker, and activist, celebrates turning 80 this year. Through her diverse collection of novels, autobiographies, short stories, poems, children’s books, and essays, Magona has captured the hearts and minds of her readers. Even more impressive, she earned a PhD in creative writing in 2022, an extraordinary achievement for someone who was once a domestic worker. Her latest book, I Write the Yawning Void, is a collection of essays that explores her experiences as a writer in a country still struggling with a violent past and persistent social and economic inequality.
Cape Town Spurs Football Club has gained massive attention lately with its senior team’s promotion to the Premier Soccer League after five successful seasons in the National First Division. The club is renowned for its Youth Academy, which has produced some of the most notable South African football stars, including Thulani Serero and Keegan Dolly.
Orlando Pirates, one of South Africa’s most successful soccer clubs, have been searching for a new striker to bolster their attacking options. However, recent news suggests that one of their prime targets could be heading to Europe instead. ### Losing Out on Targets
In Nairobi, law enforcement officers took positions amidst growing tension as Kenyans gathered to voice their opposition to the newly imposed tax laws. However, the government refused to listen and banned opposition protests, setting the stage for a violent confrontation.
On July 12th, Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma announced the nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The ceremony, set to take place on September 18th, will showcase some of the best television programming of the past year. Let’s dive into the nominations and explore the leading contenders in each category.
Dondol Stars’ player Thabang Mnyembane has recently joined Sekhukhune United, a DStv Premiership club, after his outstanding performance in the prestigious [Nedbank Cup](https://capetown.today/orlandopiratesvssekhukhuneunitedinnedbankcupfinal). Mnyembane, a central midfielder, will now have the chance to showcase his talent on a larger stage.
Jacques Nienaber, the South African coach, is set to reveal his 33man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. In this article, we will discuss the key players who are expected to form the core of the team, based on their recent contributions to the Springboks and the strategic vision of Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus.
Trevor Noah, the South African comedian and host of The Daily Show, has received multiple Emmy Award nominations for his work in the entertainment industry. Despite his incredible success and immense wealth, Noah remains grounded and downtoearth, as evidenced by his regular participation in everyday activities.
The Kaizer Chiefs football club is undergoing a period of transition, with eight players reportedly leaving the team. This will undoubtedly bring about changes in the team’s dynamics, creating opportunities for new talent to emerge. ### Key Players Departing
Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is focused on driving sustainable development and economic growth in the city. The directorate has identified two highgrowth sectors for the 2023/2024 financial year – green technology and marine manufacturing. Under the Building Hope Budget, R41 million has been allocated for direct economic incentives to attract investment and job opportunities to the city.
Renowned coach Pitso Mosimane has reportedly expressed interest in a massive signing in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The latest reports suggest that Mosimane has set his sights on Khanyisa Mayo, a talented striker from Cape Town City and a significant target for Kaizer Chiefs, with a current value estimated at over R20 million.
