Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Jan Gerber/News24 Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's appeal to the Constitutional Court over President Cyril Ramaphosa's campaign funding has been postponed.It was due to be heard on 26 September, but the judges said the applicant preferred an in-court appearance over the virtual appearance offer during Covid-19. The case was postponed to 26…
Africa Cup of Nations trophy The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday confirmed the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and a number of other continental competitions, according to reports.In a virtual meeting held by the CAF executive committee, changes were made by the football body in response to the impact…
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…