Latest News in South Africa – Monday, 15 August 2022

  • The world embraces dirtier fuel as gas prices hit exorbitant heights
  • Bok Women thrashed Spain 44-5 in the first of 2 winter series test matches
  • Ndavi Nokeri crowned Miss South Africa 2022

The world embraces dirtier fuel as petrol prices hit exorbitant heights – Daily Maverick

With high natural gas prices showing no signs of abating and supplies becoming harder to obtain, cheaper and dirtier alternatives to the fuel are looking increasingly tempting for energy-hungry buyers. Read more here.

Bok Women thrashed Spain 44-5 in the first of 2 winter test matches – EWN

The Springbok Women won 44-5 over Spain in their first of two Women’s Winter Series Test matches at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Bok Women held a 20-0 lead at the break and then scored 24 more points before conceding a try at the final buzzer for the dazzling win.

Coach Stanley Raubenheimer says this is a sign that their hard work is starting to bear fruit.

“This was a very good performance by the squad today and I want to congratulate the players with their effort,” he said. Read more here.

Ndavi Nokeri crowned Miss South Africa 2022 – News24

Ndavi Nokeri, 23, from Tzaneen, Limpopo, was crowned Miss South Africa 2022 at a glittering pageant finale on Saturday night.

Nokeri advanced to the top 3 with fellow contestants Lebogang Mahlangu and Ayanda Thabethe.

The newly crowned Miss South Africa, who also won the People’s Choice award, will represent South Africa at the world’s three most prestigious pageants – Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. Read more here.

Here are the top trending stories of the day:

HEADLINE: Fourth suspect arrested in Hillary Gardee murder case ‘linked to three other killings’ – Daily Maverick

HEADLINE: Credit health plummeting – Index at its lowest since 2020 – The Citizen

HEADLINE: ANC North West elects Supra Mahumapelo-endorsed top 5 – Times Live

HEADLINE: Kelly Khumalo claims Senzo Meyiwa doccie makers approached her under ‘false pretenses’ – Times Live

HEADLINE: ‘I have no relation with them whatsoever’ — Faith Nketsi distances herself from investment company – Times Live

 

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