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GNU battle lines drawn: Nkabane blames racism, misogyny as DA attacks 'corrupt' ANC in NCOP
- Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is facing criticism and criminal charges for allegedly misleading Parliament about appointments to the SETA boards.
- The DA protested Nkabane's budget, citing corruption and calling for her removal, while Nkabane attributed the criticism to racism and misogyny, avoiding direct responses to the allegations.
- The budget vote debates in Parliament are becoming a battleground between the ANC and DA, with the DA opposing certain budgets due to corruption concerns and the ANC accusing the DA of resisting transformation.
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Cold front brings rain, snow, and extreme weather across SA
- Flooding warnings have been issued for Cape Town, Cape Winelands, and the West Coast due to a cut-off low-pressure system.
- Strong winds in the Northern Cape's central interior could cause damage, especially in informal settlements, and a danger warning for veld fires has been issued.
- Snow is expected over the Drakensberg Highlands, with sleet forecast for Gauteng and parts of Mpumalanga by Friday, as the cold front moves eastwards.
Dad and son win big with last-minute 'Mom thinks we're at Spur' poster at Boks game
- An image of father and son, Kevin and Reece Otto, went viral at a Springboks game in Cape Town after Reece held up a poster saying, 'Mom thinks we're at Spur'.
- Spur, the restaurant chain, launched a social media campaign to find them, and after a successful search, gifted them four tickets to the next Springboks game and a meal voucher.
- The father and son duo were thrilled by the gesture, and the story has resonated with many, highlighting the unifying power of rugby and the joy of shared experiences.
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Pour choices: Almost 1 in 5 SA drinks now illicit, and may be deadly, industry warns
- Illicit alcohol, comprising 18% of the total market, is significantly cheaper due to avoiding taxes and regulations, posing health risks with deadly chemicals like methanol.
The illicit alcohol market in SA is valued at R25 billion, resulting in an estimated R16.5 billion annual loss to the fiscus, and includes counterfeit products increasingly found in formal retail.
- The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) is advocating for coordinated action among manufacturers, retailers, government, and society to combat the growing problem of illicit alcohol trade.Willie le Roux gets his centurion sunset walk: 'We've got three matches,' says Rassie
- Willie le Roux is approaching the end of his Springbok career, with Damian Willemse and Aphelele Fassi ready to fill his fullback position.
- Le Roux is set to earn his 99th Test cap against Italy, with coach Rassie Erasmus aiming for him to reach 100 caps in the following matches.
- Damian Willemse is returning to the team after two years of injuries, expressing his happiness and readiness to contribute.
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