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VIDEO: GWM P300’s tailgate makes it easy to climb on a bakkie
First there were side steps, then there were barn doors and now there are stepladders. Great Wall Motors have further raised the bar in bakkie tailgate operation with the GWM P300. The…
Waterkloof principal transferred amid witness interference claims
The disciplinary process is being handled by the ELRC, the statutory body responsible for overseeing such hearings. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has precautionarily transferred the principal of Hoërskool Waterkloof amid…
Steenhuisen slams Ramaphosa ‘double standards’ over deputy minister axing
DA leader and agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has strongly rebuked President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of “double standards” for axing deputy minister Andrew Whitfield, while ANC ministers “lying to parliament” and “accused…
Court reinstatement of suspended Madibeng manager Quiet Kgatla
The High Court in Pretoria has ruled in favour of Quiet Kgatla, declaring his suspension invalid and ordering his immediate return to work. Suspended Madibeng municipality boss Quiet Kgatla has been granted…
Anna Wintour to step down as Vogue editor-in-chief
She has been the editor of Vogue US since 1988 and is regarded as one of the most powerful people in the fashion world. Wintour has raised more than $300m (R5.3bn) for…
Chinese ambassador urges SA youth to seize tariff-free trade opportunities
Wu Peng encouraged young South Africans to engage in trade, study and skills development under China’s new initiatives. Chinese ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng has challenged the country’s youth to use…
Mulder at three: Shuks says if it’s good enough for WTC final, it’s good enough for Zim
With a Test average of 22.21 Wiaan Mulder is the first to admit he needs more runs, though he and his coach believe he can continue batting at three. Proteas head coach…
Why 100% fruit juice should come with a sugar warning label
Fruit juice can have as much – or more – sugar than soda or energy drinks. But unlike those drinks, juices won’t come with a warning label under SA’s latest draft regulations…
Marnus van der Merwe’s big chance to solve Bok hooker problem
Marnus van der Merwe is the latest South African hooker to get a chance to seal up the third choice hooking berth behind Malcolm Marx and Bongi Mbonambi. The Springboks have over…