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Firefighters battling the blaze on the slopes of Signal Hill on Sunday night above Voetboog Street in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town.
Western Cape firefighters battle blazes in Ceres, Franschhoek
- A fire has broken out at Michell’s Pass near Ceres, adding to the ongoing firefighting efforts in the Cape Winelands.
- Firefighters are also battling a blaze at La Motte in Franschhoek, with no reported damage to property or injuries.
- In Cape Town, firefighters extinguished a fire on Signal Hill, with the cause still unknown and no reported injuries or property damage.
Prophet David Uche in a screenshot from the video that has led to outrage.
CRL Rights Commission to probe video of pastor mocking boy’s ‘gay mannerisms’
- The CRL Rights Commission will investigate a video of a pastor mocking a boy with “gay mannerisms” and claiming to have made him “right”.
- LGBTQIA+ rights activists have expressed shock and concern, highlighting the betrayal of parental responsibility and the silence of other adults in the congregation.
- Activists emphasise that no belief system justifies the public humiliation of a child, especially considering the vulnerability of queer youth in South Africa.
Buffalo City Mayor Princess Faku initiated a R2.2-million sponsorship agreement via WhatsApp.
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Sheriff seizes Buffalo City vehicles over R2.2m unpaid boxing sponsorship deal
- Buffalo City Mayor Princess Faku initiated a R2.2-million sponsorship agreement with Xaba Boxing Promotions via WhatsApp for a tournament in East London in September 2023.
- The Eastern Cape High Court ruled in favour of Xaba Boxing Promotions after the municipality failed to pay the agreed amount, leading to the seizure of 21 municipal vehicles.
- The municipality is now scrambling to file rescission and stay applications to recover its assets, claiming flaws in how the default judgment was obtained.
Thirteen schoolchildren have been killed in a horror crash involving a private scholar transport vehicle and a truck.
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‘A day that shakes you’: Death toll in Vaal scholar transport crash climbs to 13
- A scholar transport vehicle collided with a truck in Vanderbijlpark, resulting in the deaths of 13 schoolchildren.
- Police are investigating the incident as a case of culpable homicide, focusing on factors like overloading and the driver’s actions.
- Government officials, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and Education MEC Matome Chiloane, have expressed condolences, and concerns about scholar transport safety.
While the yuan accounts for less than 2% of global reserves, Africa is proving a key testing ground for China’s efforts to boost its global role, reducing reliance on the US financial system.
Zambia accepts taxes in yuan as China pushes currency across Africa
- Zambia is the first African nation to allow Chinese mining firms to pay taxes in yuan, a move that could be replicated across the continent.
- This initiative is part of China’s broader strategy to internationalise the yuan, reduce reliance on the US dollar, and strengthen its economic influence in Africa.
- While the yuan’s global reserve currency share remains small, its increasing use in Africa offers benefits to both China and African nations, including insulation from US policy shocks.
It’s do-or-die for the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 on Monday.
Gerhard Duraan/Sportzpics for SA20
SA20 reaches business end as JSK fight for playoff spot, Royals seek shorter final route
- The Joburg Super Kings (JSK) need to beat the Paarl Royals to secure a playoff spot in the SA20 tournament.
- If the Paarl Royals win, they will eliminate JSK and play against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the first qualifier.
- The article outlines the potential playoff matchups based on the outcome of the Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings game.
Dua Lipa attends the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on 25 May 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
SEE | Fans spot UK singer Dua Lipa as she dines in Cape Town
- Dua Lipa was spotted having breakfast at Our Local restaurant in Cape Town over the weekend.
- She was also seen at La Colombe Restaurant in Constantia.
- A video of Lipa leaving Our Local was posted on TikTok, where she joked about a filter and said she had a great time.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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