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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
South African President Weighing Changes to Cabinet, News24 Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is weighing changes to his cabinet, including removing the nation's deputy trade minister who's a member of the second-largest party in the ruling coalition. Ramaphosa plans to dismiss Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Andrew Whitfield of the Democratic Alliance party, the Cape Town-based news website said, citing people it didn't identify. Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane may also face the axe, it said.
The South African
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Hollywoodbets Durban July: ALL the TRAINERS with runners
The list of trainers who have horses in the 129th renewal of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 5 July makes for interesting reading. The Grade 1 race over 2 200m will go off at 16:00. Top Cape Town-based trainer Justin Snaith has three horses in the race, including current favourite Eight On Eighteen. Snaith's other two other runners are Okavango and the one-time winner Native Ruler. James Crawford has two runners in the race, last year's winner Oriental Charm who drew pole position, and Pomodoro's Jet who drew eight. It would be an emotional win for James Crawford, who recently took over his father's string with Brett now plying his trade in Hong Kong. No other trainer has more than one entrant in the final field of 18 horses. Sydney Laird – 7 : (1961, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1973, 1978) Terence Millard – 6 : (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990) Mike de Kock – 5 : (2001, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2022) Justin Snaith – 5 : (2008, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020) RELATED | Every previous Hollywoodbets Durban July winner since 1897 Horse Trainer Eight on Eighteen (11) Justin Snaith Oriental Charm (1) James Crawford Immediate Edge (10) Mike/Mat de Kock See It Again (15) Michael Roberts The Real Prince (5) Dean Kannemeyer Gladatorian (16) Stuart Ferrie Selukwe (6) Andre Nel Royal Victory (17) Nathan Kotzen Okavango (13) Justin Snaith Atticus Finch (4) Alec Laird Confederate (14) Fabian Habib Native Ruler (18) Justin Snaith Madison Valley (2) Frank Robinson My Best Shot (9) Alan Greeff On My Honour (3) Glen Kotzen Purple Pitcher (12) Robyn Klaasen Pomodoro's Jet (8) James Crawford Rainbow Lorikeet (7) Candice Bass-Robinson Reserve runners Litigation (19) Sean Tarry Son Of Raj (20) Tony Peter NOTE: Barrier draw in brackets There was a collective sigh of relief within the gathered crowd in the Hollywoodbets Greyville parade ring when the name of Eight On Eighteen was read out by Graeme Hawkins as being among the 18 runners for the R5 million Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday, 5 July. Trainer Justin Snaith was always cagey about whether his star colt would take his place in the line-up, given that he would carry top weight for a three-year-old of 57kg – the highest since Abashiri lumped 59kg into 13th place behind The Conglomerate in 2016. But Snaith and owners Nick Jonsson and Johann Rupert have taken the plunge and Eight On Eighteen will make history should he win and become the first three-year-old in history to win the Grade 1 WSB Cape Town Met and the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July in the same year Eight On Eighteen is also likely to start one of the shortest priced favourites in the 129-year history of the race and his chances were further enhanced when he was drawn 11 in the 18-horse field. James Crawford has two runners in the race, last year's winner Oriental Charm who drew pole position, and Pomodoro's Jet who drew eight. It would be an emotional win for James Crawford, who recently took over his father's string with Brett now plying his trade in Hong Kong. See It Again races in the same Nick Jonsson silks as Eight On Eighteen and has his third attempt after finishing second to Winchester Mansion two years back and an unlucky fifth last year behind Oriental Charm. He pulled a wide draw of 15. Stuart Ferrie sends out his first July runner in the hard-knocking Gladatorian. A fast-finishing third behind Dave The King and Oriental Charm in the Gold Challenge, he also drew a wide gate of 16. Dean Kannemeyer knows what it takes to train a July winner, successful with Dynasty, Eyeofthetiger and Power King, and The Real Prince drew gate five. Royal Victory will have his supporters but Nathan Kotzen's charge drew deep at 17. However, he is a winner of the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup and the Grade 1 Champion Challenge at Turffontein and finished third in the July last year behind Oriental Charm. Fabian Habib has his first July runner in Confederate. Relatively lightly raced, the gelding has won four of his nine starts but has never finishing further back than second. He won the Grade 1 SA Classic, beating subsequent Grade 1 Champions Challenge winner Fire Attack, and will be ridden by two-time South African and current New Zealand champion jockey Warren Kennedy who has made the trip to ride in the race. He drew gate 14. Mike de Kock has a stellar record in this race and has joined forces with his son Mathew. They have their first July runner together in the three-year-old and recent Grade 3 Jubilee Stakes winner Immediate Edge. He carries bottom weight for a three-year-old male of 53kg and has won four of his six starts to date. He drew alongside Eight On Eighteen in gate 10. Snaith has two other runners in the race, namely Okavango and the one-time winner Native Ruler. Okavango will be ridden by Andrew Fortune and drew 13 while Tristan Godden will have to navigate Native Ruler from gate 18. Alec Laird and jockey Calvin Habib pin their hopes on Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup winner Atticus Finch who drew favourably in four. Andre Nel was first up to do the draw for Selukwe and came out with gate six. Serino Moodley will be doing the honours on Selukwe. Alan Greeff will fly the colours for the Eastern Cape with his star performer My Best Shot who has a midfield draw of nine. Local owner Sid Moodley has his first July runner in Madison Valley and he drew gate two for his trainer Frank Robinson. Rainbow Lorikeet is the only filly in the race and Candice Bass Robinson's runner drew well in seven and will have Diego de Gouveia aboard. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Full list of players linked to Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with several local and international players in the past 12 months. Although the club signed players like Thabo Cele and Gaston Sirino last season, it still finished ninth in the 2024/25 season. With the new season just over six weeks away, Nasreddine Nabi will need a good budget to bring quality players to Naturena. The team jets off to the Netherlands for their pre-season training before returning home end of July, where they will play several friendly matches. Recently, it was reported that Amakhosi were close to signing Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane. The two players were recently released by Orlando Pirates earlier this month. Chiefs on the otherhand, parted ways with Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, Ranga Chivaviro, Edmilson Dove and Mduduzi Mdantsane. One player who is set to join the Soweto giants is Asanele Velebayi. The Cape Town Spurs winger has been under Chiefs' radar for two years. Last season, Amakhosi tried to sign the player; however, the Urban Warriors refused despite the player reportedly expressing his desire to leave the Cape Town-based club. Another top player linked to Kaizer Chiefs is Ime Okon. The former SuperSport United defender is a free agent; however, his desire is to move abroad. Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi has been given the freedom to select the players he wants. With two foreign players gone, it gives the coach more options when it comes to signing players outside the country. Here is a full list of players linked to Kaizer Chiefs: Lebogang Phiri Oswin Appollis Fiston Mayele Asanele Velebayi Fawaaz Basadien Paseka Mako Monnapule Saleng Sipho Mbule Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
eNCA
20-06-2025
- Science
- eNCA
Bringing ocean science to rural communities
CAPE TOWN - The UN Ocean Conference has come and gone but the urgent need to protect our oceans, remains. READ: National Sea Rescue Institute | Raising funds for rescuers A Cape Town-based design company Formula D is using interactive, travelling exhibits, to bring ocean science education directly to communities. Their latest project blends hands-on learning with indigenous knowledge, showing how education and culture can come together to inspire environmental care. Michael Wolf, Co-CEO at Formula D, discussed this with eNCA.
IOL News
18-06-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Home workouts: Effective exercises for beginners with no equipment required
Exercising at home is convenient and cost-effective. Image: DC Studio / Freepik Working out doesn't have to mean spending hours at the gym or investing in expensive equipment. For many people, exercising at home offers a more convenient, cost-effective, and comfortable alternative. Whether it's due to a busy schedule, financial limitations, or simply preferring the privacy of home, at-home workouts are becoming an increasingly popular way to stay fit and healthy. Cape Town-based personal trainer Reemay Damons shares a series of effective, equipment-free exercises for beginners that prove you don't need fancy machines to get strong, toned, and energised. Warmup exercise Damons recommends doing a few warm-up exercises before starting your workout to ensure your muscles are properly prepared. Here are three basic exercises: Arm circles: Loosen up the shoulders and arms with small to large circles going forward and backwards. Leg swings: Swing one leg forward and backwards, then side to side, to open up the hips and hamstrings. Torso twists: Rotate your upper body side to side with controlled motion to loosen the spine and core. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Damons shares five simple beginner-friendly exercises that you can do at home without the use of equipment. Exercise 1: Wall pushups If you're a beginner, this can be done against a wall. Stand arm's length from a wall, place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, and lean in, bending your elbows until your nose almost touches the wall. Then, push back to the starting position. Exercise 2: Half crunches Half crunches are a good starting point for beginners or those seeking a less intense abdominal workout. In a half crunch, you lift your upper body only a few centimeters off the ground, engaging your core without fully extending your spine. Place your arms behind your head or across your chest. Exercise 3: Knee plank A knee plank is a simple, beginner-friendly way to get started on core strength. Start on your hands and knees. Lower your forearms to the ground with elbows directly under your shoulders. Walk your knees back slightly so your body forms a straight line from your head to your knees. Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles. Keep your hips in line with your shoulders and avoid arching your back. Hold the position for 20 - 30 seconds. Exercise 4: Knee lifts Knee lifts are a simple yet effective cardio exercise. Start by jogging on the spot, lifting your knees as high as possible. Try to lift your knees to hip level while keeping your core tight. Exercise 5: Squats To do a beginner squat, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out, and chest up. Engage your core, bend your knees, and push your hips back as if sitting in a chair. Lower down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as low as comfortable, keeping your knees in line with your toes. Press through your heels to stand back up.
