India’s Bumrah named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Jasprit Bumrah celebrating after taking a wicket 2 minutes  Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced his best annual haul in the red-ball format, the sport’s governing body said on Monday. The 31-year-old seam-bowling genius topped the wicket-taking charts in test cricket…

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Chikombedzi water tales: From 3km distance to piped water

People living in this area travel long distances looking for the precious liquid. This year’s El Niño-induced drought makes it even worse for them. TWIGGY trees with no sign of life, rocky terrains and a generally dry outlook characterise this location. Found in the lower south of the country, Chikombedzi is the true definition of…

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Cape Winelands fire still raging on since Wednesday

Fire crews working to combat raging fires in the area. The Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire in Wemmershoek near Franschhoek remains active. It started in the Langrug area on Wednesday last week. The Winelands Fire Protection Association has deployed aerial resources to the area with the assistance of the Stellenbosch Municipality. The focus…

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New date for Madlanga Commission yet to be announced

Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, briefs the media on the progress of the commissions of inquiry. A new date for the commencement of the Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption is not yet known. The Commission, which will be chaired by retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was initially expected to begin…

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