Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism

Image source: Balazs Simon from Pexels Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration sustains hundreds of predators and scavengers like vultures. The wildlife is also important for local governments and communities that rely on funds…

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Thriston Lawrence wins Omega European Masters for the second time

South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence has become a two-time winner of the Omega European Masters golf tournament at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland – a DP World Tour event. The 28-year-old Mbombela-born recovered from a nightmare start to post a closing four-under-par 66 and secure a two-shot victory. Lawrence started the final round with a one-shot lead, but…

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Real’s Ancelotti dismisses talk of Man City being underdogs

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference 2 minutes Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti brushed aside Pep Guardiola’s claim that Manchester City have a “one percent” chance of beating the Spanish side on Wednesday, saying that the defending European champions only hold a small advantage. Real came back to win 3-2 late on…

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Four killed in four bakkie crash on N2 in KZN

FILE | An accident scene Four people have been killed in a crash involving four bakkies on the N2 at Kwambonami on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. RTI Spokesperson Sindi Msimang says a car was trying to overtake another when it collided head-on with oncoming traffic. She says the road is closed to traffic while the…

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Inquiry recommends remedial actions to promote competition

Deputy Commissioner at the Competition Commission, Hardin Rantshisusu speaking during an event. 1 minute The Fresh Produce Market Inquiry has proposed 31 recommendations and remedial actions to promote competition, reduce barriers to entry, and to promote inclusive fresh produce market value chains. The inquiry has identified high concentration levels among Fresh Produce market agents for…

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Tiffany Meek’s pre-trial postponed to November 20

[File Image]: 31-year-old Tiffany Meek accused of murdering her son. The case of Tiffany Meek has been postponed to the 20th of November for pre-trial hearing at the Johannesburg High Court. The 31-year-old woman is accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, at their Fleurhof apartment in May this year. She is also charged…

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‘Masemola asks police officers to continue with their work’

[FILE IMAGE]: National Police Commissioner Gen. Fannie Masemola. Independent analyst, Johan Burger says national police commissioner, Fannie Masemola has asked police officers to continue with their work in a letter issued today. This comes in the wake of allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu had ties with a criminal…

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