Canada crowned inaugural mixed 4x100m relay champions

2 minutes Canada produced a sublime display in ideal sprinting conditions to outclass Jamaica and Britain en route to the inaugural mixed 4×100 metres relay gold on the final day of the World Athletics Relays on Sunday. After setting the pace during the heats on a soggy Saturday in Guangzhou, where the event made its…

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Lamola to brief media on South Africa’s G20 Presidency

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola. 1 minute International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola is expected to brief the media this morning on South Africa’s role as the current president of the G20. South Africa assumed the G20 presidency in December 2024, taking over from Brazil. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says Lamola will provide…

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Omotoso to appear in court following his weekend arrest

File: Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso appears in the High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. 1 minute Televangelist Timothy Omotoso is expected to appear at the East London Magistrate’s Court this morning, following his arrest at the weekend by the Home Affairs’ Immigration Inspectorate. While the exact charges against him are not yet clear, the Department…

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Mining down and electricity production up: Stats SA

Mining production has decreased by 9.6% year-on-year for February 2025. 2 minutes The latest economic wrap-up for April 2025 from StatsSA shows a mixed bag, such as year-on-year declines in sectors including mining, manufacturing, and road passenger transport and increases in sectors including electricity generation, passenger rail transport, and income from tourist accommodation. Mining continues…

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SAMWU slams Ekurhuleni’s plan to fire 400 striking Metro cops

1 minute The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) has condemned the possible dismissal of nearly 400 suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers, following their participation in an unprotected strike in March. The officers used state vehicles to block highways, demanding increased pay and improved working conditions. The union has described the consequence management as draconian…

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