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    Afrikaner ‘refugee’: ‘We did get special treatment’

    “Afrikaner refugee” Errol Langton has conceded that while the group of white South Africans “ticked all the boxes” of being granted asylum in the US, he does believe that they were “given special treatment”. The fresh-produce farmer, who has had his own IT business, also admits to feeling “guilty” Langton was part of the first […] More

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    Kai Cenat and Drake to stream and collaborate on a music video

    American streaming sensation Kai Cenat and Canadian rapper Drake will be on a live stream together on June 12. They will be reviewing submissions for a contest the pair hosted to find concepts for Drake’s, Somebody Loves Me music video. DRAKE AND PARTY LAUNCHED A TALENT SEARCH WITH KAI CENAT Drake’s latest album, $ome $exy […] More

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    The quiet Western Cape towns South Africans are semigrating to

    If you were wondering where South Africans are semigrating to in 2025, it seems the Western Cape’s smaller, country towns are becoming quite popular. According to BusinessTech and property experts from Seeff Property Group, country towns across the Western Cape are experiencing a surge in demand for property as more South Africans wish to opt […] More

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    Chicken import ban from Brazil begins to bite

    The Department of Agriculture is currently assessing the possibility of implementing regionalisation for chicken imports from Brazil to ensure local demand is met without compromising biosecurity. This follows South Africa’s suspension of imports of live poultry, eggs, and fresh (including frozen) poultry meat from Brazil after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The […] More

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    Spar boss Max Oliva quits to take over as McDonald’s CEO

    Veteran retail executive Max Oliva is stepping down as CEO of Spar South Africa after a 30-year tenure with the group to take on a new leadership role as the CEO of McDonald’s South Africa. His appointment at the fast-food giant will take effect from 1 July 2025. When South Africans connect, we don’t just […] More

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    Sabrina Carpenter shares bold new album cover and release date

    Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-winning pop sensation, has just announced her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend. The album is set for release on 29 August. This exciting news came during an Instagram Live session where Carpenter shared a glimpse of the album cover. SABRINA CARPENTER ON MUSIC INSPIRATIONS The singer also chatted about her musical […] More

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    WATCH: Air India plane crashes with over 200 people on board

    A London-bound Air India flight crashed minutes after departing from Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, 12 June, killing an unknown number of passengers. Reuters reported that the aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, went down in a residential neighbourhood near the airport. The flight was headed for London Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom. […] More

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    5 remote Western Cape towns where you can truly switch off

    Sometimes you need more than a break – you need to vanish for a bit. No notifications. No traffic. Just open skies, dirt roads, and the sound of wind in the trees. The Western Cape is full of tiny, off-the-grid towns where you can do exactly that. Here are five of the best places to […] More

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    Cape Town’s unique R1.2 billion ‘living building’ gets cancelled

    Plans for Africa’s first biophilic building, The Fynbos, in Bree Street, Cape Town has sadly been cancelled. The R1.2 billion Cape Town development was positioned to be a 24-story apartment building with a host of luxury amenities, such as a lap pool, a plant-based restaurant, a botanical bar, and a rooftop sunset terrace – all […] More

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    Mandela’s grandson wants Afrikaner ‘refugees’ criminally charged

    Nelson Mandela’s “great-grandson,” Mayibuye Mandela, has called for authorities to press charges against the two groups of Afrikaner “refugees” who left South Africa for the US.  He’s also calling on the Department of Home Affairs to revoke their citizenship.  The refugees are part of President Trump’s resettlement programme offered to South African minority races who […] More

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    Taylor Swift secures restraining order against stalker

    Taylor Swift, the global pop sensation, has taken swift legal action to protect herself and her family. The protection order was filed against a persistent stalker who has been visiting her Los Angeles home. The 35-year-old singer recently obtained a temporary restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner, a 45-year-old man from Colorado. TAYLOR SWIFT’S STALKER’S […] More

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