Homeless man scores Boks ticket; Missing baby found: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes

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01-07-2025

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Missing Cape Town baby found safe, 37-year-old woman arrested
- A newborn baby boy, kidnapped from a mall in Bellville on Saturday, has been found safe in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain.
- Police arrested a 37-year-old woman, who is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate's Court on a kidnapping charge.
- The baby's grandmother expressed immense relief and gratitude for the police's efforts in finding the child.
This man gave his spare Boks game ticket to a homeless superfan. They had a ball of a time
- Johan Kotze took a homeless man named Luigi to a Springboks game in Cape Town after his original plus-one couldn't make it.
- Luigi, a former teacher and avid rugby fan, had never been to a Springboks game and was overjoyed by the experience.
- Kotze and Luigi shared a memorable night, bonding over rugby and creating a heartwarming story that touched many.
Mbenenge advocate argues expert evidence that 'no means no' ignores Xhosa courting culture
- Judge President Selby Mbenenge is facing a JSC tribunal over sexual harassment allegations made by his secretary, Andiswa Mengo, based on sexually suggestive WhatsApp exchanges.
- Gender expert Dr Lisa Vetten testified that Mengo appeared reluctant and unenthusiastic in the exchanges, suggesting she was not a willing participant, and that Mbenenge's repeated requests for intimate pictures were an abuse of power.
- Mbenenge's defence argued that Vetten's analysis might be flawed due to her not being Xhosa and potentially misinterpreting the cultural context of the language used in the messages.
DA's mooted no confidence motion against Ramaphosa would need GNU partners' votes to pass
- The DA is considering a motion of no confidence against President Ramaphosa after the firing of their MP, Andrew Whitfield, as deputy minister.
- For the motion to succeed, the DA needs a simple majority in the National Assembly, requiring support from opposition parties and potentially some members of the GNU.
- If the motion passes, Ramaphosa and his Cabinet must resign, and if a new president isn't elected within 30 days, Parliament will be dissolved, leading to fresh elections.
- South African motorists will face higher petrol and diesel prices from Wednesday due to an oil price spike following attacks on Iran.
- The increase is attributed to rising international oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite a slightly stronger rand.
- While tensions have subsided and oil prices have fallen, illuminating paraffin will increase, while LP gas will decrease.
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Farming out the props: Why scrum doctor Human trusts the Boks' depth stress test process
- Springbok scrum coach Daan Human emphasises building depth in the front row with upcoming tests against Italy and Georgia.
- Human is focused on developing front-row stocks, identifying players, and ensuring they are ready to step up when given the chance.
- Human highlights the importance of conditioning for scrumming and believes in practising against real opposition rather than machines, while respecting the challenge Italy will pose.
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Plugged in: The South African traveller's guide to power adapters abroad
- South Africa uses a mix of plug types, making it essential for travellers to be prepared with the correct adapters when going abroad.
- Compatibility varies by region, with Europe needing EU/UK adapters, the US requiring voltage checks, and Asia demanding a universal adapter for its diverse sockets.
- Travellers should invest in universal adapters, check charger voltage compatibility, pack the right cables (USB-A and USB-C), and consider a power bank for convenient charging.
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