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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Prince William heads to South Africa for green prize ceremony

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales reacts as he speaks to students at the College Stoke Climsland in Callington, in Cornwall, southwestern England, on 17 October 2024. Justin Tallis/Pool via Reuters/File Photo William travels to Cape Town on Monday for a series of events to promote his Earthshot Prize, while he will also attend the…

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Police expect to make arrest in Sithole murder

FILE: IFP Deputy Chief Whip, Khethamabala Sithole. 1 minute Police say they expect to make an arrest soon in the murder of IFP Deputy Chief Whip Khethamabala Sithole. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says he’s satisfied that the evidence that the investigating team has gathered, it’s close to making a breakthrough. Sithole was gunned down…

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Bitou Municipality internal committee to probe Kolwapi gun firing allegations

Bitou Municipality Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi The Bitou Municipality in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape says an internal committee has been tasked to investigate and table a report before the council with its recommendations regarding the shooting incident involving the Deputy Mayor.   This after councillor Nokuzola Kolwapi was seen in several social media videos allegedly firing a gun into…

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Spendlove prize: Dangarembga joins legends

Dangarembga, whose work often revolves around the experiences of African women, is best known for her critically acclaimed 1988 debut novel Nervous Conditions. RENOWNED Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist and cultural activist Tsitsi Dangarembga has been selected as the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance. Dangarembga, whose work…

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FIA approves GM to become F1 engine supplier in 2029

FIA approves GM engines for F1 2 minutes General Motors engines will be available for use in Formula 1 races beginning in 2029, FIA, the circuit’s governing body, announced yesterday. GM will power cars for the Cadillac F1 team, a new entity that will start racing in 2026. The Cadillac team will use Ferrari engines…

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