South Africa’s state of disaster extended
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet have extended South Africa’s national state of disaster by a further month.
15 June 2021
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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day
The Israeli military has intensified its assault on Gaza, as Palestinian militants continue to fire rockets into Israel on …
Daily lotto results for 13 May 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R400 000
Results: 7, 10, 12, 24, 27
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Ovarian cancer: Major setback as screening trial fails to save lives
A major trial to detect one of the most elusive and deadly cancers – ovarian cancer- has failed to save …
South Africans can register to vote on 17 and 18 July weekend
Hendrickse said that voters will be able to register on 17 and 18 July at specially set-up points in their …
Fees Must Fall activist sentenced to five years in prison
CAPE TOWN.- A FeesMustFall activist has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Western Cape regional court.
St Mark’s
…Israel-Gaza: Rockets pound Israel after militants killed
Hamas militants have launched dozens of rockets at Israel after Israeli air strikes killed senior commanders and felled a multi-story …
New Covid-19 data shows infections rising- as third wave hits
Dr. Mkhize has issued a warning for provincial departments to prepare for a rise in Covid cases in the coming …
Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 12 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R8 million
Lotto Plus 1: R7.7 million
Lotto Plus 2: R1 million
Daily lotto: R450 000
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Visitors can now get Covid vaccine at Dracula’s castle in Romania
Doctors at the Bran Castle in central Romania are offering visitors the opportunity to get vaccinated at the Transylvania site …
SA has four active avian flu outbreaks – and no budget to deal with it
A government programme set up to manage bio-security threats – such as SA’s current avian flu outbreak- has a miniscule …
Adidas just unveiled a Xhosa sneaker with Pharrell- you can’t buy it in South Africa
The latest sneaker collaboration between musician Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals will launch on Friday, 14 May.
Sold in South
…WhatsApp confirms gradual shutdown of messaging if you don’t accept policy
A company spokesperson has confirmed that WhatsApp will gradually turn off calls and messages for users who do not agree …
At least 35 killed as Israel ramps up airstrikes in response to rocket attacks
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have escalated further as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, who …
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R11 million (Powerball)
R49 million (Powerball Plus)
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:
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WHO says Indian Covid variant of ‘global concern’
The World Health Organization (WHO) have classified the coronavirus variant first found in India last year as a “variant of …
US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf
According to the Pentagon, a US Coast Guard ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats that came close to American …
NBC refuses to air Golden Globes over lack of diversity
US cable network NBC is the latest media giant planning on boycotting the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) over a …
Register for your Covid-19 vaccine through WhatsApp
The Department of Health has made a Covid-19 vaccine registration portal available through WhatsApp and USSD in South Africa.
Covid-19
…Push for tighter lockdown in South Africa
According to health experts in South Africa, stricter lockdown regulations should be introduced to avoid the impact of new Covid-19 …
Daily lotto results for 10 May 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R400 000
Results: 2, 7, 21, 28, 29
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Young adults with mild Covid symptoms at risk for long-term heart problems
New research has revealed that some young adults who had Covid-19 – but weren’t hospitalized- were found to have increased …
US passes emergency waiver after fuel pipeline cyber-attack
The US government issued emergency legislation on Sunday after the largest fuel pipeline in the US was hit by a …
Kabul attack: families bury schoolchildren after blast kills dozens
Afghan families have had to bury their children, who were killed in explosions outside a secondary school in the …
Pieces of Chinese rocket fall in Indian ocean
According to a report by China’s space agency, a Chinese rocket falling toward Earth at around 29 000 kilometers …
Mkhize calls for calm as new Covid variants are detected
JOHANNESBURG.- Health minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize has seeked to alleviate fears following the detection of two new Covid-19 variants.…
Daily lotto results for 9 May 2021
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Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 8 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
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Lotto Plus 1: R6.8 million
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Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 7 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
R5 million (Powerball)
R46 million (Powerball Plus)
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:
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Brazil: At least 25 killed in Rio de Janeiro shoot-out
According to local media, at least 25 people, including a police officer, were killed during a shoot-out in Rio de …
US sends reinforcements for Afghan withdrawal
The US has deployed extra military resources to protect American and coalition forces withdrawing from Afghanistan.
Safeguard troops
Heavy …
Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth
Tracking radars are closely following the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket segment.
Long March-5b
The …
Parcel delivery times could double if Post Office wins case
The South African Post Office (SAPO) wants to monopolise the delivery of parcels weighing 1 kg and under.
Average delivery
…Mkhize warns of big spike in Covid-19 cases in South Africa
According to Dr. Zweli Mkhize, health officials have recorded a worrying increase in Covid-19 cases across much of South Africa.…
Daily lotto results for 6 May 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R200 000
Results: 17, 23, 29, 31, 33
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Sir Paul McCartney is being honoured with a collection of stamps by Royal Mail
The 78-year-old music icon’s solo career will be celebrated with a set of 12 postage stamps featuring photographs from the …
Shield deodorant can’t claim to keep you fresh for 72 hours
South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has instructed the makers of Shield, Unilever, to withdraw the claims that its deodorant …
Kim Kardashian caught up in smuggling row
LOS ANGELES.- Kim Kardashian found herself caught up in an unlikely international art smuggling row on Tuesday, involving an ancient …
SpaceX’s Starship prototype lands successfully
On Wednesday, SpaceX launched its latest prototype of its mega-rocket system six miles above Texas, its fifth launch since December.…
US students found guilty of killing Italian policeman
Two US students have been found guilty of murdering a police officer in Italy, after a year-long trial.
Drug deal
…Queen Regent Mantfombi comes home for burial amid fear of fresh tension in Zulu monarchy
NONGOMA.- The late Zulu nation’s Queen Regent, Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu, was bought to KwaKhangela palace on Wednesday evening for the …
Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 5 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R3 million
Lotto Plus 1: R6 million
Lotto Plus 2: R2 million
Daily lotto: R450 000
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Indonesian firm busted for reusing Covid nasal swab tests
Several employees of a pharmaceutical company in Indonesia have been arrested for allegedly washing and reselling used Covid nasal swab …
George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin requests a new trial
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted last month of the murder of George Floyd has requested a new trial.
Misconduct
…Post Office to block small parcels from being couriered in SA
The South African Post Office is heading to court to block courier companies from delivering packages that weigh 1kg or …
14 crewmembers aboard Indian ship docked at Durban test positive for Covid-19
DURBAN.- Transnet confirmed that 14 people who were on board a ship from India, that docked at Durban, have tested …
SA on high alert, patient from India tests positive for Covid
DURBAN.- The SA Health Department is on high alert after a patient who travelled from India to South Africa tested …
Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 4 May 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
R112 million (Powerball)
R43 million (Powerball Plus)
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:
PowerBall: 3, 9, 17, 25, …
“Please call me” inventor vs. Vodacom
Nkosana Makate, the “Please call me” inventor, will face Vodacom in court today until Friday.
Vodacom offered Makate R47 …
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years
Bill and Melinda Gates are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage, the couple announced in a joint statement on …