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March 4, 2024

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SA quartet strike it rich at LIV Golf League, Seal attacks a group of scuba divers in Cape Town, Rafael Nadal says he is ‘close to retirement, Parly Speaker investigated for receiving over R2m in kickbacks, and Two SANDF soldiers in DRC die in apparent murder-suicide.

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After Mortar Fire Tragedy, Two SANDF Soldiers Deployed In DRC Die In Apparent Murder-Suicide – Just two weeks after two South African soldiers were killed by mortar fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two more SA soldiers died in an apparent murder-suicide in the central African nation. [dm]

Seal Attacks A Group Of Scuba Divers In Cape Town, Tourist Hospitalised – Several divers were injured after a seal bit them in the waters off Oudekraal Beach in Cape Town. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), eight people had entered the water to start scuba diving, when a seal swam among them and bit a number of them. [news24]

Charles Dickens’s Pocket Watch Is Heading To Auction This Month – A desk the literary great gave his daughter will also go under the gavel on March 6. [robbreport]

Severe Thunderstorms Expected In Western Cape – Residents Warned To Avoid Unnecessary Travel – Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the Provincial Disaster Management Centre is prepared for the harsh weather conditions that is expected over parts of the Western Cape. [iol]

Haiti Violence: Gangs Free 4,000 Inmates In Mass Jailbreak – Armed gangs have stormed the main prison in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, releasing many inmates. [bbc]

Parly Speaker Investigated For Receiving Over R2m In Kickbacks From SANDF Contractor – According to the Sunday Times, the Speaker solicited money and was paid up to R2.3 million in cash on 10 different occasions. [ewn]

Israel Asks Eurovision Candidate To Change Controversial Lyrics – The song, which is due to be performed by Eden Golan, contains references to the 7 October attack. [independent]

Rafael Nadal Says He Is ‘Close To Retirement,’ Talks Roger Federer Stepping Back from Professional Tennis – Nadal spoke at a press conference ahead of his “The Netflix Slam” match against Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas Sunday. [people]

This Property For Sale In Constantia Is The Epitome Of Suburban Seductive Charm – Revered as one of the most prestigious areas in the Western Cape, Constantia has ascended to prominence, becoming the third most sought-after suburb in the region. [2ov]

Jos Verstappen Wants Horner Removed As Red Bull Risk ‘Being Torn Apart’ – Christian Horner’s leadership remained shrouded in doubt on Sunday with a schism at the heart of Red Bull threatening to tear the team apart from the inside, while continued criticism from outside the camp only added to the pressure on the beleaguered team principal. [guardian]

Uniformed Police And Protester Arrests Overshadow Mardi Gras Celebrations – Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras pride march was surrounded by controversy this year over whether police should attend. [vice]

SA Quartet Strike It Rich At LIV Golf League’s Saudi Arabia Stop – It pays really well to play well in the LIV Golf League – just ask the four South Africans who competed this weekend in Saudi Arabia. [sapeople]

Blood-Stained Clothing Discovered As Search For Joshlin Continues – Blood-stained clothing has been discovered in a field near Saldanha Bay, as the search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith continues. [capetownetc]

Name Change For Popular Tourist Town In South Africa Hits Resistance – The Department of Arts and Culture, together with the Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee, conducted public hearings in Graaff-Reinet over its proposed name change – which was met with resistance – while others believe the change is necessary. [businessinsider]

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