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The Comrades Marathon, a renowned ultramarathon held in South Africa, is known for its exceptional participants and amazing stories. This year, an exciting new legend is set to emerge with 81yearold Johannes Maros Mosehla attempting to surpass Wally Hayward’s longstanding record as the oldest person to complete the race, which has remained unbeaten for 34 years.
In Cape Town, a new approach to affordable housing is gaining traction. The Cissie Gool House CoDesign Exhibition, hosted at the Cape Institute for Architecture, presents an innovative vision for addressing the city’s housing challenges. The exhibition showcases the work and ideas of Cissie Gool House residents, who have been occupying the former Woodstock Hospital since 2017, led by the activist group Reclaim the City.
The Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned maintenance work on certain water supply infrastructure in selected areas. The program is part of the Directorate’s proactive infrastructure upgrade and maintenance effort. The work is scheduled to take place between June 13 and June 14 and aims to ensure future continuity of water supply and address the issue of unaccountedfor water. However, residents should be aware that this maintenance work may result in temporary water supply disruptions.
After 14 years of captivating and entertaining South African audiences, e.tv decided not to renew Rhythm City for another season, leaving fans wondering about the fate of the show’s beloved cast members. ## Mduduzi Mabaso
Kaizer Chiefs are on a hunt for a new midfielder to add to their squad for the upcoming season. The club has been scouting for potential talent and has reportedly shown interest in Congolese midfielder Fabrice Ngoma. Another name that has emerged as a possible addition to the team is Zimbabwean midfielder Tatenda Tavengwa.
Bafana Bafana’s head coach Hugo Broos recently unveiled the final list of players who will represent South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco this month. The 23member squad, which was reduced from 34, surprisingly did not include a single Chiefs player. Broos explains that there simply wasn’t enough room to accommodate them.
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has recently spoken out about the team’s performance and whether head coach Arthur Zwane is responsible for the team’s lackluster season. In this article, we will discuss Baloyi’s remarks, recent transfer news, and the significance of interclub relationships in shaping a team’s future prospects.
As the acclaimed Netflix series, The Crown, approaches its final season, rumors are circulating about the possibility of spinoff films following the show’s conclusion. According to The Sun, among the potential subjects of these films is the love story of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The announcement of the rerun of Living The Dream with Somizi, a popular reality TV show featuring South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo, has sparked a lot of chatter on social media. The excitement comes from the show’s teaser, where Somizi addresses abuse allegations made by his estranged spouse, Mohale Motaung, in 2021.
On a beautiful Saturday morning, over 300 swimmers will gather at Durban Beach Club to participate in the Ardagh Glass Packaging World Oceans Day Swim. This event is not just an ordinary openwater race, as it holds a deeper purpose, which is to be part of the global movement against pollution and to strive for cleaner oceans.
South African media personality Thando Thabethe made headlines after obtaining a restraining order against her exboyfriend, actor Lunga Shabalala, citing harassment and “strange behaviour” on his part. This article explores the complexities of their tumultuous relationship, blending past and present, and personal and public, to dissect the dynamics at play.
Fulgence Kayishema, a 62yearold Rwandan national, will appear in court for the third time in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on June 9th. Kayishema, who is accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide of 1994, was arrested on May 24th in Paarl, South Africa after evading capture for decades.
The 1995 Rugby World Cup final on home soil remains etched in the memories of South Africans. Among the heroes who delivered the memorable triumph was Joost van der Westhuizen, the scrumhalf who left an indelible mark on the sport before his untimely death in 2017.
The death of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes earlier this year had a profound impact on his loved ones. Among these individuals was Nadia Nakai, AKA’s girlfriend at the time of his passing, who unexpectedly found herself embraced by the Forbes family and, specifically, AKA’s father, Tony Forbes.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Issues Orange Travel Alert for South Africa
DJ Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, has become a global icon in the music industry. His career has seen him win numerous awards, including a Grammy, and collaborate with some of the biggest names in music. His rise to fame, however, began in South Africa, where he quickly became a household name thanks to his unique style of tribal and vocallaced music production.
