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Latest News in South Africa – Thursday, 24 November 2022

  • South Africa’s 2nd-quarter murder report shows a 13.6% increase.
  • Japan stun Germany in a 2-1 opening World Cup win. 
  • The Gauteng government has vowed to construct a cultural development school in honour of DJ Sumbody. 

Crime stats: Murder up by 13.6% in second quarter of 2022/2023- The South African 

On November 23, the South African Police Service (SAPS) revealed crime stats for the second quarter of the year. The South African writes that there were 7004 murders from July to September, which represents an increase of 841 (13.6%) compared to the preceding quarter. “Arguments, Misunderstanding, Road Rage and Provocation were the leading causative factors for murder accounting for 956 killings, followed by Vigilantism/Mob Justice with 528 murders and Robbery (362) and Retaliation (348).” Read more here

Another World Cup shock as Samurai Blue put Germany to the sword – TimesLIVE

Japan stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 with goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the final 15 minutes of their Qatar World Cup Group E opening on Wednesday. “The Germans had dominated the contest at Khalifa International Stadium and taken the lead with a 33rd-minute penalty from Ilkay Guendogan after Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda had fouled wing back David Raum.” Read more here

Gauteng pledges to build school in honour of DJ Sumbody – Sowetan Live

The Gauteng government has vowed to construct a cultural development school in honour of Oupa John “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka.  On Wednesday, the MEC of the Department of sport, arts, culture, and recreation, Morakane Mosupyoe, made this pledge at the memorial service for the deceased musician at Lewende Woord Church in Centurion, outside of Pretoria, Sowetan Live reports. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: SA school teacher held in Australia on child porn charges deported to SA – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing 7 past Costa Rica – News24

Headline: Ramaphosa meets with UK PM for ‘ambitious R110 billion investments’ [PICS] – The Citizen

Headline: Kanye West Allegedly Showed Explicit Photos Of Kim Kardashian, Porn To Employees – Huffpost

Headline: Zendaya and Tom Holland See a ‘Real Future’ Together – Elle Magazine

Weather: Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga – News24

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Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 23 November 2022

  • Manchester United’s owners have reportedly been considering a sale of the club.
  • Eskom could soon run out of funds to purchase diesel.
  • DJ Sumbody’s memorial service is to be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook. 

Manchester United owners consider sale of club as Ronaldo exits – News24

The owners of Manchester United announced on Tuesday that they are willing to sell the club, potentially ending the Glazer family’s 17-year reign, News24 reports. Yesterday, the club announced that Cristiano Ronaldo had departed with “immediate effect”

“The board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company,” Manchester United said in a statement. Read more here

Diesel urgently needed to keep the lights on – eNCA

According to the South African National Energy Association (SANEA), the nation is in danger. It states that the government must immediately find the funds to purchase diesel. Last week, Eskom warned that it was running out of funds to purchase the diesel that frequently keeps the lights on, eNCA reports. The article further states that due to low diesel reserves and failures, Eskom has increased load shedding. “Without the diesel, we’re talking about two levels of load-shedding,” said SANEA’s Etienne Rubbers. Read more here

DJ Sumbody to be remembered at memorial service today – TimesLIVE

Wednesday will mark the memorial service for singer and businessman Oupa John “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, attended by close friends and family. The celebrity died early Sunday morning, and the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated, TimesLIVE reports. His passing caused shockwaves throughout the industry, and prominent colleagues and friends paid tribute to him. Beginning at 10 am, the memorial service will be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: UK to back SA’s green hydrogen plans with grant funding – News24

Headline: Cape Town taxi operators to return to work after 4 buses gutted in violent protests over 2 days – News24

Headline: Giroud equals Henry record as World Cup holders France sink Australia – EWN

Headline: Lambie weighs in on Willemse positional debate: ‘Perhaps he’s better suited to 12 or 15’ – News24

Headline: Best New Christmas Songs for 2022: Lizzo, Camila Cabello & More – Billboard

Weather: Warm day, with warnings for damaging winds issued for Northern, Western Cape – News24

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Latest News in South Africa – Tuesday, 22 November 2022

  • Supreme Court overturns Zuma’s parole.
  • Lionel Messi’s last chance to win the World Cup. 
  • The future of social media, what could a world without Twitter look like. 

Children of Stalingrad: Zuma’s court cases are multiplying and the time-space continuum is warping again – Daily Maverick 

On Monday, the Supreme Court of Appeal decided that former Correctional Services Commissioner Arthur Fraser’s decision to grant medical parole to Jacob Zuma was illegal. Judges deemed it improper for Fraser to overturn the Medical Parole Advisory Board’s judgement and release him to complete the remainder of his sentence at home, the Daily Maverick reports. However, it is quite improbable that Zuma will be required to report to prison in the foreseeable future. Read more here

Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin World Cup title bids – EWN

Lionel Messi will begin what will likely be his final opportunity to win the World Cup on Tuesday, when Argentina and defending champion France play in Qatar, EWN reports. Messi and the Argentina squad will face Saudi Arabia first in Group C, followed by Denmark versus Tunisia in Group D. “If Messi is approaching the end of one of football’s greatest careers, his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Mbappe is only still starting his.” Read more here

What could a world without Twitter look like? – News24

After another week of major personnel departures and policy reversals, Twitter’s future remains uncertain, with users pondering what a world without the app might look like, News24 reports. In Twitter’s 15 years, it’s become the primary communication route for politicians, businesses, brands, celebrities, and news organisations. Twitter, I think, has become the central platform for being able to disseminate the truth and the ground reality,” Charles Lister, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, told AFP. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed to May 2023 after two accused sack their lawyer – Daily Maverick

Headline: Interest rates set for another hike – eNCA

Headline: World Cup: The moment Gareth Bale sent Wales fans wild against USA – BBC

Headline: (Graphic content) Pitbull attack: 11-year-old mauled trying to break up a dog fight – The South African

Headline: Kanye West Confirms Presidential Run, Enlists Milo Yiannopoulos for His 2024 Campaign – Billboard

Weather: Warm day, with thundershowers in several regions – News24

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Latest News in South Africa – Monday, 21 November 2022

  • A 3-year-old boy was tragically killed by two pit bulls in Hennenman.
  • Oupa John Sefoka aka DJ Sumbody shot and killed on Sunday morning. 
  • Report: Qatar loses 2-0 to Ecuador in the opening World Cup match. 

Police to investigate pit bull owner after Free State boy, 3, mauled to death – News24

On Sunday around 8:15 a.m., Keketso Innocent Saule was mauled to death by a pitbull in Sekoti Mpate Phomolong, Hennenman, News24 reports. “An inquest was registered for further investigation, and there will be an additional charge under the Animals Amendment Act. A thorough investigation will be conducted regarding the circumstances which led to the two pit bulls killing the boy,” said police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng. According to News24, the boy was playing with other children at a house when he was attacked and fatally bitten by the dogs. Read more here

RIP: DJ Sumbody allegedly shot dead on day of his all-white party – The South African 

Oupa John Sefoka aka DJ Sumbody’s family made a statement to News24 announcing his death, while Twitter users reported he was shot and died early on Sunday, November 20. DJ Sumbody was scheduled to perform at the All-White Veuve Clicquot Picnic. An unnamed Sandton police officer told News24 that a third individual, thought to be DJ Sumbody’s second bodyguard, was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the solar plexus. The police are currently conducting an investigation. Read more here

Valencia leads Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in World Cup opener – TimesLIVE

Ecuador defeated Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with to two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia. It was the first time in tournament history that a host nation lost its opening game, TimesLIVE reports. The all-time leading scorer for Ecuador, Enner Valencia, netted an early penalty and a well-taken header in the 31st minute. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: EC mother who allegedly killed kids dies – eNCA

Headline: Breaking point: Eskom metrics, projections show parastatal’s decline will not end anytime soon – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Here are the suspended Twitter accounts that have been reinstated since Elon Musk took over – Business Insider

Headline: ‘Stage 5 during the World Cup has to be their biggest crime yet’ — Eskom roasted over latest load-shedding – TimesLIVE

Headline: ‘Batho ba slege jo! Ai mara bafethu this can’t be it’ — Mzansi mourns the death of DJ Sumbody – TimesLIVE

Weather: SA Weather | 21 November 2022 – SABC

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Latest News in South Africa – Friday, 18 November 2022

  • Eskom implements stage 4 load shedding until further notice. 
  • Rassie Erasmus banned for two tests by World Rugby.
  • Qatari hosts may have to rethink beer sales at World Cup venues

Eskom increases load-shedding until further notice – MyBroadband

According to MyBroadband, Eskom implemented stage 4 load-shedding at 5:26 on Friday morning due to equipment failures and a shortage of emergency reserves. Load shedding stage 4 will continue until further notice. 

“Breakdowns amounting to 17,056MW of generation capacity, low pumped storage dam levels, and lack of diesel are the reasons for the increase in load-shedding.” Read more here

Rassie banned again: Springbok boss punished for social media commentary on refereeing – News24

Following a week in which Rassie Erasmus sparked debate among rugby fans with various social media remarks about officiating, World Rugby has stepped in and suspended the Springbok director of rugby for two matches, News24 reports. 

In a statement released on Thursday evening, World Rugby confirmed that the ban meant that Erasmus could not participate in any match-day activities for the upcoming Springbok Tests against Italy in Genoa on Saturday and England at Twickenham the following weekend.” Read more here

World Cup hosts Qatar pressure Fifa to stop beer sales at stadiums – The Guardian 

There are only a few days left until the World Cup starts, and The Guardian reports that the Qatari hosts are putting pressure on Fifa to stop selling beer at the eight stadiums. Qatar has strict rules about selling alcohol, but it should be available outside of match venues and in fan zones, as well as in hotels. Budweiser is one of Fifa’s largest sponsors, but on Saturday it was forced to relocate its stadium stalls to less conspicuous areas. “The Times reports that Qatar 2022 now wants to go even further and that discussions are ongoing between Fifa and Budweiser. A decision is expected on Friday but it is believed beer could be banned from all stadiums.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Police nab Eskom contractor for alleged sabotage – eNCA

Headline: Defence asks if there was fighting when Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead – TimesLIVE

Headline: SABC+: From a Senzo trial channel to no TV Licence required – 10 must-knows about the new streamer – News24

Headline: Charlize Theron ruffles Afrikaans feathers – Scrolla

Headline: Circular asking for LGBTQIA+ pupils’ database thrown out after complaints – TimesLIVE

Weather: Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Mpumalanga, Free State – News24

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Terms and Conditions: The “Fuse” Spot The Ball Competition

1 Introduction:

1.1 Vodacom (Pty) Ltd (“Vodacom”) running Competition where customers stand a chance of winning their share of a total of R180 000,00 worth of Vodacom Airtime (the “Competition”).

2.1 This Competition shall commence on 08h00 on 18 November 2022 to 23h59 on 16 February 2023 (the “End Date”) (“the Competition period”).

ALL PARTICIPANTS TO THE COMPETITION AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

2 Duration:

2.2 The duration of the Competition may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of Vodacom.

3 Prizes:

3.1 Participants to the Competition stand a chance to win:

3.1.1 win 1 (one) of 18 000 (eighteen thousand) Vodacom airtime vouchers to the value of R10,00 (ten Rand) each, totalling R180 000,00 worth of Vodacom Airtime (“the Prize”).

4 Eligibility:

4.1 Only entries received during the Competition period will qualify to enter the Competition.

4.2 The following requirements must be complied with during the Competition period to qualify for entry into the Competition:

4.2.1 be a natural person;
4.2.2 be at least 18 years and older;
4.2.3 be a Vodacom prepaid, hybrid or post-paid subscriber during the Competition Period;
4.2.4 reside in South Africa and be in possession of a valid South African identify document or South African permanent residence permit or a South African temporary residence permit valid for a period exceeding 3(three) months which permits shall be valid as at the End Date;
4.2.5 use a SIM card that has been RICA registered;
4.2.6 download and play the Spot the Ball Game on the Fuse App and website; and
4.2.7 correctly guess the position of the ball by entering a grid number of the position of the
ball; and
4.2.8 opt-in to receive promotional and marketing messages from Vodacom by entering
your MSISDN when prompted to do so on the Competition entry screen.

Once or if all the requirements of paragraphs 4.2.1 to 4.2.8 are met, entry into the Competition will be automatic.

4.3 Employees, directors and agents of Vodacom and all participating stores, their immediate families, life partners, business partners and associates and any person directly involved with the sponsoring, devising, production, management or marketing of this Competition are not eligible to enter this Competition.

4.4 Each subscription qualifies for one entry into the Competition accordingly participants are not permitted to enter multiple times.

4.5 Entry to the Competition is free. Standard data costs apply as per the user’s Service Provider and existing price plan for data usage. Vodacom shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the winners for claiming any Prizes, where applicable.

5 Prize draw

5.1 Winners will be randomly selected on a daily basis during the Competition Period from all eligible entries who meet all the requirements set out in clause 4 above.

5.2 200 (two hundred) winners will be drawn each day of the Competition Period.

6 Winner Validation

6.1 All the information provided or related to this Competition shall be managed, captured and approved by Vodacom and/or the Partner (where applicable).

6.2 Should the MSISDN provided by a participant not be valid, that person’s right to the Prize will be deemed to have been waived and the Prize will be forfeited. Vodacom reserves the right to then award the Prize to the next randomly drawn participant.

6.3 Where applicable, Vodacom shall request the winners’ consent in writing to their image and/or likeness being used and published by Vodacom in connection with the Competition for a period of 12 (twelve) months after they have been announced as winners. The winners may decline the use of their image and/or likeness by Vodacom.

7 Prize Delivery

7.1 All Prizes will be sent to the winner’s MSISDN that they have provided.

7.2 If a winner cannot accept a Prize for any reason whatsoever, the Prize will be awarded to the next selected participant.

7.3 All risks and ownership of the Prizes shall pass to the winners on transfer/delivery thereof and hence all of Vodacom’s obligations regarding the Competition as well as in regard to the Prizes shall terminate.

8 Personal information

8.1 User data, including personal information collected via the Competition will not be used for any other purpose than for execution of the Competition and will be processed in line with the Vodacom’s Privacy Statement which is incorporated into these terms and conditions. The Privacy Statement sets out how amongst other things Vodacom collects, use and shares subscribers personal information and how it protects subscriber’s privacy when processing their information.

8.2 By continuing, a subscriber confirms that the Vodacom Privacy Statement has been read and understood. The latest Privacy Statement can be found on the Vodacom website at https://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/privacy-policy/terms?icmp=Home/Footer/PrivacyPolicy.

9 General

9.1 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to, or must be understood to, unlawfully restrict, limit or avoid any rights or obligations, as the case may be, created for either the participant or Vodacom in terms of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 (“CPA”).

9.2 The Prize is not transferable and is not exchangeable for another Prize or cash and cannot be sold.

9.3 The decision of Vodacom in respect of disputes arising out of this Competition shall be dealt with by Vodacom in terms of these Terms and Conditions. The decision of Vodacom in this regard shall be final and binding on the Parties and no correspondence will be entered into.

9.4 Winners are only entitled to win 1 (one) Prize each.

9.5 In the event of a dispute with regard to any aspect of the Competition and/or the Terms and Conditions, Vodacom’s decision will be final, and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

9.6 Vodacom and/or the Partner may refuse to award a Prize if entry procedures or these Terms and Conditions have not been adhered to or if it detects any irregularities or fraudulent practices. Vodacom is entitled in its entire discretion to reject any participant for any reason and will not be obliged to notify participants that they have not been successful.

9.7 Vodacom and/or the Partner and/or any other person or party associated with the Competition, their associated companies, agents, contractors and sponsors and any of its personnel involved in the Competition, shall not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage incurred or suffered (including but not limited to direct or indirect or consequential loss), death or personal injury suffered or sustained arising from either the participant entering the Competition or from it claiming a Prize.

9.8 Vodacom is not liable for any technical failures affecting participation and / or Prize redemption process of the Competition. In addition, neither Vodacom nor its agents shall be responsible for any loss or misdirected entries, including entries that were not received due to any failure of hardware, software, or other computer or technical systems affecting participating in and/or the Prize redemption process of the Competition.

9.9 Vodacom, its directors, employees, agents, and distributors, are not responsible for any misrepresentation (whether written or verbal) in respect of any Prize nor in respect of any warranties, guarantees or undertakings given by any person other than Vodacom itself.

9.10 If Vodacom elects in its sole and absolute discretion or is required by law to alter, vary or cancel any aspect of the Competition, it will have the right to terminate the Competition being offered, with immediate effect and upon written notice being published on the Vodacom website. In such event all participants hereby waive any rights which they may have against Vodacom and its associated companies, agents, contractors and/or sponsors.

9.11 All information relating to the Competition which is published on any marketing material will form part of these Terms and Conditions. In the event of any conflict between such marketing material and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions shall prevail.

9.12 The Competition is also subject to, and must be read in conjunction with, Vodacom’s existing terms and conditions applicable to its website and mobile site respectively, which terms and conditions are available on the Vodacom website.

Latest News in South Africa – Thursday, 17 November 2022

  • Gauteng government plans to reopen Kempton Park Hospital after 25 years. 
  • Charlize Theron criticised for dismissing Afrikaans as ‘a dying language’. 
  • Deaths, injuries, unpaid wages: Why Qatar World Cup workers are not happy. 

Plans to reopen Kempton Park Hospital 25 years after it closed – News24

The Gauteng health administration aims to reopen Kempton Park Hospital, which has been closed for 25 years. According to News24, the health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko informed the Gauteng legislature that there were intentions to reopen the 300-bed facility. “The need for a 300-bed hospital district hospital was identified due to the high demand for primary healthcare services in the area, said Nkomo-Ralehoko. “Since the hospital was closed, there has been an increase in the number of patients placing additional pressure on Tembisa Tertiary Hospital, which is the only public hospital in the area,” she said. Read more here

‘Stick to Hollywood & leave us out of it’ — Charlize Theron dragged for calling Afrikaans ‘a dying language’ – TimesLIVE

Charlize Theron, a Hollywood actress of South African descent, has been criticised on Twitter over remarks she made regarding Afrikaans. In a recent podcast interview with SmartLess, Theron referred to Afrikaans as a “dying language” and joked that “there’s about 44 people still speaking it”. “It’s not a very helpful language,” said Theron. 

According to TimesLIVE, South African actor Tim Theron dismissed the notion that Afrikaans is an endangered language. “Love the podcast guys. Just one small note after listening to this episode: As South Africans, we’re extremely proud of Charlize and everything she has achieved … but we’re also very proud of our diversity and our amazing and beautiful official languages, of which Afrikaans is one.” Read more here

Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers – The Citizen 

According to The Citizen, thousands of people have rushed to Qatar to work on massive building projects as the country improved its infrastructure in preparation for the World Cup. “Drawn by the prospect of making more money than they could ever hope to at home, migrants make up nearly 90 percent of Qatar’s population of 2.8 million.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Boys who witnessed friend drown in Apies River need counselling, says victim’s uncle – TimesLIVE

Headline: Ramaphosa dodges Phala Phala panel, bolstering his bid in ANC leadership race – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Lizzo Loans a Fan Her Emmys Dress After Viral TikTok Request – PopSugar

Headline: Hamilton targets future on return to scene of rancorous ‘injustice’ – EWN

Headline: ‘Only GOAT Benni is safe’ — Ronaldo urged not to come for McCarthy in tell-all – TimesLIVE

Weather: Hot day for most of the country, but heavy rain for parts of Mpumalanga – News24

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Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 16 November 2022

  • In the next 6 months, South Africa will experience its most severe load shedding.
  • According to sources, Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski are dating.
  • Qatar says they won’t torture LGBTQ+ people. 

Stage 3 load shedding and worse: Brace yourself for Eskom’s new normal – News24 (for subscribers)

In the next six to twelve months, South Africa will experience its most severe load shedding ever, as Eskom faces equipment breakdowns and is logistically unable to deliver and burn enough diesel to keep the lights on, News24 reports.

“In the most likely scenario, SA faces a minimum of Stage 3 load shedding almost daily, with the likelihood of this being significantly higher about half the time.” Read more here

Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski Reportedly Dating – Complex

According to several sources, Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski are dating. An insider told Us Weekly, “Pete and Emily have been talking for a couple of months now”, and while it’s still early, they genuinely like each other.

“The speculation comes on the heels of Davidson’s split with Kim Kardashian after nine months of dating. Meanwhile, Ratajkowski in September filed for divorce from her husband, film producer Sebastian Bear-McClard.” Read more here

World Cup hosts Qatar on the offensive over rights storm – News24

A well-known Qatari doctor and gay rights activist told The Guardian that gay people in Qatar have been told they won’t be physically tortured if they help the government find other LGBTQ+ people in the country. Dr. Nasser Mohamed, who lives in the US but stays in touch with hundreds of gay Qataris, said that the arrests made by Qatar’s preventive security department had made some secret networks vulnerable, The Guardian reports. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Meyiwa Murder Trial | Heated exchange between Thobane and Judge Maumela – eNCA

Headline: Beyonce-Adele rematch set to dominate 2023 Grammys – EWN

Headline: Orlando Pirates star drops Kaizer Chiefs BOMBSHELL! – The South African

Headline: Elon Musk says the new Twitter Blue will relaunch on November 29th – The Verge

Headline: There will be no PSL players at the World Cup – Scrolla

Weather: Fine to warm day expected across the country – News24

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