On February 10, 1985, Zindzi Mandela read a letter written by Nelson Mandela during his incarceration to a crowd of his supporters at Jabulani Stadium in Johannesburg. Gallo Images / Rapport archives Lindiwe Sisulu has described Zindzi Mandela as a tragic figure who faced many difficulties.She said despite this, she was a gentle soul who…
Ugu Surfriders, Engelbrecht died at his home after suffering a serious accident on Monday.He broke his neck and severed his spinal cord, which led to his death.Engelbrecht died at his home in Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape, according to South Coast Herald.Ugu Surfriders chairperson Wade Botha said on Friday they were saddened and heartbroken 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…