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Donald Trump becomes a grandfather as daughter welcomes baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos

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Donald Trump becomes a grandfather as daughter welcomes baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos

Tiffany Trump has announced the birth of her first child.The daughter of US President Donald Trump, 31, had the baby with husband Michael Boulos, 27, and she shared the news in a joint post with her partner on social media by posting an image of her cradling her newborn’s foot.She captioned the image: “Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos. We love you beyond words! Thank […]

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Jhonattan Vegas surges ahead in PGA Championship as Rory McIlroy struggles

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Jhonattan Vegas surges ahead in PGA Championship as Rory McIlroy struggles

Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas birdied five of his last six holes, ending with a spectacular 27-foot birdie putt to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship.The 40-year-old South American, who snapped a seven-year win drought by capturing last year's PGA 3M Open, fired a seven-under-par 64 to grab the lead at Quail Hollow."It feels amazing," Vegas said. "It's what we dream of, what we train for, […]

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Cornal Hendricks was set for Bulls coaching job before untimely passing

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Cornal Hendricks was set for Bulls coaching job before untimely passing

Late Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks was in talks with the Bulls about a possible coaching job at the union a week before his untimely passing.The 37-year-old Hendricks passed away on Wednesday evening from a heart attack, 10 years after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition.After the diagnosis in 2015, doctors advised Hendricks to quit the game. But Hendricks still wanted to keep playing and sought a second opinion.After four […]

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ANC supports Nkabane’s withdrawal of controversial SETA board appointments

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ANC supports Nkabane’s withdrawal of controversial SETA board appointments

The African National Congress (ANC) is standing behind a decision to withdraw and re-open the appointment process of SETA Board chairpersons following a wave of criticism over current post appointments. IOL previously reported that the appointments included Gwede Mantashe’s son, Buyambo and former KwaZulu-Natal premier Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube.The appointments came to light following concerns from the Democratic Alliance (DA). The party then wrote to the Higher Education Portfolio Committee chairperson, demanding […]

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Urgent talks to resolve KwaZulu-Natal Education Department’s financial crisis

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Urgent talks to resolve KwaZulu-Natal Education Department’s financial crisis

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that high-level engagements are taking place to address the crippling financial problems that have brought the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (DoE) to the brink of financial collapse.The office of the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, stated that there has been ongoing communication with the province, and discussions are underway to find workable solutions amid serious challenges. The minister’s office addressed the issue following […]

todayMay 15, 2025 12

Nkabane withdraws SETA board appointments amid nepotism outcry

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Nkabane withdraws SETA board appointments amid nepotism outcry

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has withdrawn the recent appointments of Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board chairpersons, including several individuals linked to the ANC.These included Buyambo Mantashe, the son of Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, and former KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube.The move follows a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday in which Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Sihle Lonzi was forcibly removed after questioning […]

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Remembering Cornal Hendricks: Life lessons in perseverance . . . and paying for a Springbok’s dinner

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Remembering Cornal Hendricks: Life lessons in perseverance . . . and paying for a Springbok’s dinner

Back in 2017 the late Cornal Hendricks taught me two important life lessons when I invited him for supper one night at the Boardwalk in Gqeberha.I was in town to cover the Springboks’ Rugby Championship match against Argentina. But he wasn’t part of the squad after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition in 2015.He was basically told he will never play rugby again, and after being rejected by Toulon […]

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Amajita’s historic win: South Africa defeat Nigeria to reach Under-20 Afcon final

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Amajita’s historic win: South Africa defeat Nigeria to reach Under-20 Afcon final

Tylon Smith scored the only goal of the game as South Africa beat Nigeria 1-0 to advance to the final of the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo on Thursday.Smith’s 66th minute header was enough to earn the win and send Amajita, who had already qualified for the Under-20 World Cup, into the final of the tournament. South Africa will take on the winner of the second semi-final […]

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The ANC’s tough stance on illegal immigration: Six key points to understand

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The ANC’s tough stance on illegal immigration: Six key points to understand

The ANC in Gauteng has announced a robust initiative against illegal immigration, asserting that such individuals cannot feel comfortable within the country. Here’s a summary of the crucial points from the recent developments: Firm Stance Against Illegal ImmigrationAt a media briefing in Johannesburg, ANC Gauteng coordinator Hope Papo emphasised that illegal immigrants are violating South Africa's immigration laws and creating labour violations that cannot be overlooked. The Lekgotla concluded that it […]

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Dean Macpherson: Land expropriation is a global standard

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Dean Macpherson: Land expropriation is a global standard

The Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed a unique take on the controversial Expropriation Act. Macpherson claimed that it is a common practice across the globe and that South Africa does not have monopoly on such an act. The minister also pointed out that there are common misconceptions about the Act."Everyone has got their opinion, but opinions cannot trump factual law about what it consists of," Macpherson said. […]

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