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Goodbye Cape Town – Why Some South Africans Are Leaving The Western Cape – Despite the Western Cape being a migration hotspot for affluent locals and foreigners looking for better services and lifestyle, affordability is pushing some South Africans from expensive areas like Cape Town to more affordable towns in the Western Cape, or Gauteng for better employment opportunities. [businesstech]
I’ve Signed The BELA Act. My Resolve For Solutions Shouldn’t Be Abused, Says ‘Resolute’ Ramaphosa – President Cyril Ramaphosa says in the end, he has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and has given opponents of the policy three months to find solutions. [news24]
Belgium’s Sex Workers Get Maternity Leave And Pensions Under World-First Law – Sex workers will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance, pensions, maternity leave and sick days. Essentially, it will be treated like any other job. [bbc]
7 People Die After Bus They Were Travelling In Overturns In Worcester – The Western Cape Mobility Department said several others sustained injuries and have been rushed to hospital. [ewn]
Elton John Reveals He Is Unable To Watch His Own Musical After Losing Eyesight – The 77-year-old, who is blind in one eye and has poor vision in the other, spoke of his health issues at a gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada. [guardian]
Commercial Flights Return To Plettenberg Bay As Air Du Cap Launches – Exciting news for South African travelers! Air du Cap, a boutique aircraft charter company, has officially launched, offering a unique and cost-effective alternative for regional flights in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape. [2ov]
Five Men Found Shot Dead In Shack In Cape Town – Five men were shot dead in a shack in the Madikizela informal settlement on Sunday afternoon. [news24]
Joe Biden Issues ‘Full And Unconditional’ Pardon For Son Hunter – US President Joe Biden has issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was set to face sentencing this month on federal felony gun and tax convictions. [bbc]
Two Female Bank Employees Arrested Alongside Two Suspects For Over R3 Million Bank Robbery – Two female bank employees have been arrested alongside two suspects for their alleged involvement in a R3 million bank robbery in Ivory Park Mall, Midrand, Gauteng. [iol]
Max Verstappen Accuses George Russell Of ‘Trying To Screw Me Over’ At Qatar GP – Max Verstappen issued a blunt condemnation of his fellow driver George Russell stating he had “lost all respect” for him after the pair were involved in an incident during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. [guardian]
City Announces Closure Of Jakes Gerwel Drive Over Bridge’s Safety Concerns – The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has advised road users and members of the public of the closure of Jakes Gerwel Drive at Viking Road, in the direction of the N2. [groundnews]
How To Bring The Right Wine To A Holiday Party – The only thing worse than showing up empty handed is arriving with plonk. [robbreport]
City Cuts Off Electricity And Water To Joburg Mayor’s Expensive Leased Office — because of non-payment – Johannesburg’s Metro Centre was abandoned last year in favour of leasing expensive private offices from an ANC cadre and property mogul, who did not pay his utilities bill on time. [dm]
Letter From John Lennon Asking Eric Clapton To Form New Supergroup With Him Goes Up For Sale – The eight-page letter sees Lennon express his heartfelt admiration for Clapton and his music, as he outlines his vision for a musical project that he hoped would have a “revolutionary” effect on live performances. [cnn]
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