Clinton Osbourn created a life-sized portrait of activist and sex worker Robyn Matsumi, who died in police custody at the Mowbray police station. PHOTO: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp A life-sized portrait has been placed near the police station where a sex worker died in custody after she was arrested on a drug charge.The Independent Police Investigative Directorate…
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says continued education and conversation around Black Lives Matter is important.Kolisi says players at Super Fan Saturday this weekend will show respect in their own way.Kolisi and the Stormers will take on the Lions, while the Bulls host the Sharks.Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says each Stormers players will "show respect in…
All Blacks v Springboks (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) The Springboks were included in the 2020 Rugby Championship fixtures released on Thursday, but the world champions have several hurdles to clear before they can take part. First, the government must lift a ban on teams from the republic competing internationally, which was introduced early this…
Zuma's empty promises: Signalling nothing"Give me my day in court."It's a phrase we hear often from Jacob Zuma. Yet every step of the way, when the time comes for the former president to make an appearance, there is some sort of obstacle. Zuma's corruption trial was postponed earlier this month to December over pre-trial management issues.…
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. Gallo Images/Darren Stewart A total of 1 861 new Covid-19 cases have been identified in the past 24-hour cycle, with 77 more people losing their lives to the virus. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said, as of Thursday, the cumulative number of detected Covid-19 cases was 667 049. "The cumulative number of tests conducted to…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…