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🎣 Seine netters are hoping for weekend action as the annual Sardine Run gains momentum on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast! ✨...
20/06/2026

🎣 Seine netters are hoping for weekend action as the annual Sardine Run gains momentum on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast! ✨

👉 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4vfft4jy

19/06/2026

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🚨 War of words between March and March leader and Minister McKenzie🚨Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, leader of the anti-immigrant g...
19/06/2026

🚨 War of words between March and March leader and Minister McKenzie🚨

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, leader of the anti-immigrant group March and March, has launched a fierce attack on Gayton McKenzie, president of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture.

McKenzie had urged PA members to distance themselves from the upcoming June 30 demonstrations.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/rw8emtft

🕊️ Closure for KZN family 🕊️The family of Sihle Makhaye, the KZN man who tragically lost his life after being lured to R...
19/06/2026

🕊️ Closure for KZN family 🕊️

The family of Sihle Makhaye, the KZN man who tragically lost his life after being lured to Russia by a fake job scam, has confirmed his funeral arrangements. He will be laid to rest in Kranskop this Saturday.

Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/5496ft7n

🚢 Transnet reveals how Durban port performance was improved 🌍Transnet said strategic investments in infrastructure and i...
19/06/2026

🚢 Transnet reveals how Durban port performance was improved 🌍

Transnet said strategic investments in infrastructure and increased private sector participation has transformed from one of the worst performers in 2024 to one of the most improved ports globally in 2025.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4rppdzus

🏗️ Progress on Durban North development 🌴The first phase of the multi-billion-rand Beachwood Coastal Estate developmen...
19/06/2026

🏗️ Progress on Durban North development 🌴

The first phase of the multi-billion-rand Beachwood Coastal Estate development is set to break ground in just two months. 🏗️

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdev269

⚽️ Bafana Bafana keep World Cup hopes alive 🇿🇦Bafana fans has something to cheer about after the team fought hard to sec...
18/06/2026

⚽️ Bafana Bafana keep World Cup hopes alive 🇿🇦

Bafana fans has something to cheer about after the team fought hard to secure a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their second Group A fixture tonight. Teboho Mokoena's late penalty in the 84th minute salvaged a crucial point for Hugo Broos' side.
Pic: Ayanda Ndamane / ANA Studio

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2ftw2sc9

🚨MK Party ructions 🚨The MK Party has formally announced the expulsion of party president Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile ...
18/06/2026

🚨MK Party ructions 🚨
The MK Party has formally announced the expulsion of party president Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela.

Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo announced the decision to expel the duo in a media briefing on Thursday.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2tzhp24n

🚨Lawyer Peet Viljoen remanded in custody 🚨Controversial former lawyer Peet Viljoen has been remanded in custody followin...
18/06/2026

🚨Lawyer Peet Viljoen remanded in custody 🚨

Controversial former lawyer Peet Viljoen has been remanded in custody following his arrest on Tuesday at OR Tambo International Airport, shortly after being deported from the United States.

The 57-year-old appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on fraud charges.

🔗Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4pac2kev

🤝 US-Iran Diplomatic Shift 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷A newly signed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is being hailed as a ...
18/06/2026

🤝 US-Iran Diplomatic Shift 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷

A newly signed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is being hailed as a diplomatic victory for Tehran, with Iranian officials claiming it highlights Washington's failure to achieve military objectives.

In a historic move, President Donald Trump and Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed the 14-point agreement remotely, which has already entered into force.

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc4s5d92

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