- The EFF condemns the government for its lack of response to crucial national issues.
- Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson aren’t ready to start a family yet.
- Banyana Banyana qualifies for Fifa Women’s World Cup of Nations.
EFF calls for national shutdown over Eskom, fuel prices, Phala Phala farm sage – EWN
Thursday, EFF party leader Julius Malema called for a countrywide shutdown, citing the government’s incompetence and lack of direction.
Malema told the media, according to EWN, that the ANC is no better than a “criminal organisation” and that South Africans can no longer stay inactive while unemployment, crime, and the cost of living continue to grow.
“The EFF will also form part of all the progressive formations and the organisations in South Africa to plan and engage a national shutdown, which will seek to remove Cyril Ramaphosa from office.” Read more here
Where Kim Kardashian Stands on Having Kids With Pete Davidson After His Comments – Elle Magazine
Elle Magazine reports that in the nine months that Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have been dating, their relationship has become more serious, but they aren’t ready to start a family together just yet. In a recent interview with Kevin Hart, Davidson said his dream is to become a father soon.
“Kim is getting more and more serious about her career as a lawyer, and she’s not necessarily thinking about having more kids at the moment.”
Kim and Pete are only “enjoying themselves” and taking each day as it comes, according to the article. Read more here
Banyana heroines slay Tunisia to reach Wafcon semis and 2023 World Cup – TimesLIVE
With Thursday night’s 1-0 win over Tunisia, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana women’s football team qualified for their second Fifa Women’s World Cup and kept their hopes alive for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).
“Banyana, unlike a flat performance in their 1-0 win against Botswana that made it three wins from three for SA in Group C on Sunday, controlled the quarterfinal. SA, though, will be aware that they still have a gear or two to go up if they are to lift a trophy in Morocco.” Read more here
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