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• Government officials are concerned about xenophobic attacks at Kalafong hospital.
• Venus and Serena Williams lose in the first round of the US open.
• The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah honors his late grandmother who taught him patience. 

Operation Dudula harasses immigrants outside Kalafong hospital – Daily Maverick 

According to the Daily Maverick, members of Operation Dudula were present outside the Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Tshwane, yelling at immigrant patients and staff. 

The police were there to enforce the court order issued by the Gauteng Department of Health last week in response to the threats.

“They greeted patients who were of a dark skin colour one by one, to check which language they spoke and to listen to their accent. The local language here is Tswana or Pedi. If they found that you don’t know those languages, they turned you away,” reported a security officer for the Daily Maverick. Read more here

‘Sorry we beat them’: Czech pair send Williamses into probable doubles retirement – The Guardian 

Venus and Serena Williams lost 7-6 (5), 6-4 to Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the first round of the US Open women’s doubles on Thursday night in front of a crowded Arthur Ashe Stadium, The Guardian reports. Read more here

‘She’s part of my daily show’ – Trevor Noah honours his late gogo Frances – African Insider

Trevor Noah, a South African-born comedian and host of The Daily Show, has gone to Instagram to honour his late grandmother Frances “Gogo” Noah and the teachings she taught him, African Insider reports. 

“I think she taught me not to allow the frustration of the moment to overwhelm the idea of progress over time. She’s part of my daily show; you can’t separate it from that,” said Trevor on Instagram. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Road closures in parts of Cape Town amid public violence – News24

Headline: Parents of Enyobeni Tavern victims eye legal action to access postmortem report – EWN

Headline: Transfer deadline day: Premier League spending reaches record £1.9bn for summer window – BBC

Headline: Tsotetsi: Why Orlando Pirates should sign Erasmus instead of Tau – Goal

Headline: Jennifer Lopez Reveals Ben Affleck’s Wedding Speech – E! News

Weather: Fine, warm day, with fire warnings for parts of SA – News24

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• Load shedding to continue over summer, Eskom says.
• Carvalho’s last-minute goal salvages a dramatic win for Liverpool.
• Uncle Waffles to host BBC Radio 1’s residency.

Load shedding – up to Stage 4 – expected in summer, Eskom says – News24

Parliament heard on Wednesday that Eskom still anticipates load shedding in the summer, with Stage 4 being the highest projected to be imposed, News24 reports. 

“Eskom plans to add new generation capacity over the next 36 months to reduce the risk of load shedding. This is enabled through its land lease agreement with Independent Power Producers, emergency procurement measures and imports from the region to be implemented over the next 12 months as part of energy crisis interventions.”

South Africans have suffered 91 days of load shedding so far this year. Read more here

Fábio Carvalho strikes at death to give Liverpool dramatic win over Newcastle – The Guardian

At the end of an exciting, tense game at Anfield, the referee said there would be five minutes of stoppage time. Carvalho, a young sub for Liverpool who just turned 20 on Tuesday, scored the game-winning goal in the 98th minute, The Guardian reports.

“Additional time was added to the additional time due to treatment to Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope and time-wasting from his teammates.” Read more here

Uncle Waffles joins BBC Radio 1’s residency as a host – BBC

According to The Yanos, Uncle Waffles will join BBC Radio 1’s residency as a host in September. 

“So proud to announce that I will be joining BBC RADIO 1’s residency as a host where I will be shedding the spotlight on the genre that changed my life; AMAPIANO and some of its hottest songs to date! Every Thursday night 11pm UK time & Midnight SA Time,” she said. 

In South Africa and the United Kingdom, Uncle Waffles has played to sold-out crowds since gaining worldwide fame due to a viral video clip late last year. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Lions on the loose! KZN residents on high alert as search continues – News24

Headline: Johannesburg speaker Vasco da Gama voted out – TimesLIVE

Headline: Kim Kardashian’s Alleged Photoshop Fail Has Fans Buzzing – E! News

Headline: Serena Williams rolls back the years at US Open to beat No 2 seed Kontaveit – The Guardian

Headline: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta praises ‘resilient’ Arsenal as they continue winning streak – BBC

Weather: Partly cloudy and cool day with fire danger warnings for some parts of SA – News24

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• 5 Officers were killed after the SAPS plane crashes at Germiston airport. 
• Damian Willemse is set to start playing for the Springboks against the Wallabies.
• Meghan Markle featured culture icon, Mariah Carey on her podcast.

Two police officers, three others die in Rand Airport crash – News24

A South African Police Service (SAPS) fixed-wing aircraft crashed soon after takeoff from the Rand Airport in Germiston, Gauteng, on Tuesday afternoon, killing five people.

According to News24, the pilot is seeking medical treatment for life-threatening injuries.

“Authorities are on scene to establish the cause of the accident. The details of the deceased and injured pilot will be released once their next of kin have been informed.” Read more here

Damian Willemse primed to conduct ‘circus act’ as Boks respond to flyhalf injury crisis – News24

Damian Willemse is playing flyhalf for the Springboks when they play the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship on Saturday in Sydney. This probably wouldn’t have happened if the No. 10 jersey hadn’t been hurt twice, News24 reports. 

“National coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday confirmed that an anxious 24 hours await the squad as the picture over Handre Pollard (knee) and Elton Jantjies’ (hand) respective injuries becomes clearer.” Read more here

Meghan Markle Discussed Being Mixed Race With Mariah Carey—and How Dating Harry Changed How She Was Treated – Elle Magazine 

Meghan Markle featured Mariah Carey on her weekly podcast called Archetypes, a day after her The Cut interview. Meghan had Mariah Carey on to debate the term “diva”. The ladies spent much of the 45-minute episode discussing Carey’s path and profession, but they also explored how being mixed race affected how the public perceived them and how they regarded themselves.

“Meghan admitted that it wasn’t until she was Prince Harry’s girlfriend that some of the public started treating her as a Black woman more than a mixed one.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Ramaphosa refuses to answer Parliament on Phala Phala: ‘The law must take its course’ – News24

Headline: Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader dies at 91 – EWN

Headline: Southampton 2-1 Chelsea – Thomas Tuchel says his side are ‘too easy to beat’ – BBC

Headline: Khloe Kardashian Speaks Out on Baby No. 2 With Tristan Thompson – E! News

Headline: Mandla Mandela responds to Meghan Markle: ‘Every day there are people who want to be Nelson Mandela’ – News24 (for subscribers)

Weather: Damaging winds and high fire conditions expected – The Citizen 

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Latest News in South Africa – Monday, 30 August 2022

• Ramaphosa to face Parliament again over the Phala Phala burglary.
• Serena Williams delays her planned retirement from tennis. 
• The Comrades Marathon has been devastated by another tragic death involving a runner.

Phala Phala looms large as Ramaphosa prepares to face off with MPS – EWN

President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for yet another confrontation with members of parliament over the burglary at his farm in Limpopo, EWN reports. On Tuesday, Ramaphosa will return to Parliament for one of two question sessions during this term.

“Even though the African Transformation Movement has succeeded in starting a Section 89 process against him, it’s not giving up on pressing him for answers.” Read more here

Serena Williams delays retirement with win on electrifying opening night at US Open – News24

According to News24, Serena Williams postponed her retirement from tennis on Monday’s opening night of the US Open, as she fought to win in front of a star-studded audience.

“The 23-time Grand Slam winner – who earlier this month signalled she plans to retire from tennis after the tournament – drew on all of her experience to down lowly ranked Montenegrin opponent Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3.” Read more here

Second death confirmation rocks 2022 Comrades: ‘Two deaths are two too many’ – News24

The Comrades Marathon has been devastated by another tragedy involving a runner who died on Sunday, News24 reports. 

The 47-year-old runner with the Adventist Athletic Club in Pretoria, Phakamile Ntshiza, died unexpectedly on route to Durban.

“He collapsed shortly before reaching Drummond – the half-way point of the race – and was declared dead when the Netcare medical team arrived on the scene.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Life of Brian: Molefe’s fall from executive darling to court room 9 – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: DMRE to legitimise small-scale mining to root out Zama-Zamas – EWN

Headline: Pirates drawn to meet Sundowns in tasty MTN8 semifinal – TimesLIVE

Headline: Jennifer Lopez SLAMS Leaked Video of Wedding Serenade – E! News

Headline: Chris Rock Says He Was Asked To Host Next Year’s Oscars – Huffington Post

Weather: Cloudy day with rain and strong winds expected in some provinces – News24

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• Judge rules that Dubul Ibhunu is not hate speech.
• Amakhosi goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune not fit to play.
• DNB Gogo joins the Spotify Radar.

Judge in Afriforum case singing Dubul Ibhunu struggle song not hate speech – EWN 

According to EWN, Judge Edwin Molahlehi of the Johannesburg High Court said on Thursday that designating the fight song Dubul’ Ibhunu (shoot the boer) as hate speech would restrict freedom of expression.

“Molahlehi has dismissed AfriForum’s hate speech case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) over its use of the song, as well as of Biza Ama Fire Brigade (‘call the fire brigade’), by the party’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at the Brendin Horner murder case in 2020.” Read more here

‘Itu is in a programme,’ Zwane says on Khune’s absence from Chiefs’ XI – Sowetan Live

Some Kaizer Chiefs supporters have requested that veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune be reinstated to Amakhosi’s starting lineup. However, Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has said that Khune is not yet fit to play, Sowetan Live reports. Read more here

Dbn Gogo Reacts To Being On The Times Square Billboard In New York – The Yanos

Mandisa Radebe, as DBN Gogo, has been recognised by Spotify for her efforts in the music industry. Durban’s music producer joins Spotify Radar, a programme that identifies rising musicians worldwide. She’s currently on a Times Square billboard, a significant milestone in her music career. 

It is so important that we continue to identify and find ways to offer developing artists a fair chance at success on and off platform. We have six outstanding ones from the region, to begin with, and look forward to sharing in their journey while we provide the resources to elevate them to the next level of their respective careers, and hopefully make thousands more Spotify fans around the world,” says Phiona Okumu, head of music Spotify Africa. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: No, MEC Ramathuba, poor management is killing Limpopo hospitals – not immigrants – News24

Headline: Golden Arrow bus attacks in Nyanga carried out by syndicates-City of Cape Town – EWN

Headline: Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend – The Guardian

Headline: England v South Africa: James Anderson praises ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Zak Crawley – BBC

Headline: Robot Boii and Mpho Popps to join SAMA28 as hosts – African Insider

Weather: Fine and warm day on the cards, with some showers in KZN – News24

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• Saftu and Cosatu present a list of demands to the government.
• Orlando Pirates is on top of the DSTV Premiership after 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants.
• Jennifer Flavin has filed for divorce from Sylvester Stallone.

Cosatu, SAFTU hand over memorandum of demands to Gungubele at Union buildings – EWN

On Wednesday, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) presented a list of requests to the government, EWN reports. 

According to EWN, some of the requests include a request for a reduction in fuel costs, stronger laws controlling layoffs in the public sector, and more rigorous efforts to combat gender-based violence. Read more here

Mako strike sends Pirates top of the league as Xoki, Sibisi crack heads – TimesLIVE

On Wednesday night at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Paseka Mako’s first-half goal sent Orlando Pirates to the top of the DStv Premiership early in the season. The Buccaneers beat Marumo Gallants 1-0.

“Lepasa could have doubled the lead for Pirates on the stroke of half time when he was through one-on-one with Gallants’ veteran keeper Washington Arubi, but narrowly missed the target.” Read more here

Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin Divorcing After 25 Years of Marriage – E! News

Jennifer Flavin, the wife of Sylvester Stallone, has filed for divorce after 25 years. 

According to court documents acquired by E! News, the former model filed for divorce from the Rocky star in a Florida court on August 19.

On August 24, Stallone’s representative quoted the actor in a statement: “I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Malema believes Mashatile would make a ‘better’ ANC leader than Ramaphosa – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Dirco hit with another legal blow over its controversial R50m donation to struggling Cuba – News24

Headline: Barcelona and Manchester City share six goals in thrilling charity match – The Guardian

Headline: Vanessa Bryant Awarded $16 Million in Lawsuit Over Kobe Crash Site Photos – Complex

Headline: Meghan Markle says son saved from nursery fire by Zimbabwean nanny during SA tour – TimesLIVE

Weather: Strong winds expected to batter parts of Western Cape – News24

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• A warning for public servants ahead of a planned nationwide protest on Wednesday.
• Banyana Banyana receives a R15m homecoming bonus.
• Kim Kardashian is ready to start dating again.

‘No pay, no leave’ – govt warns civil servants who want to take part in Wednesday’s stayaway – News24 

According to News24, the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) said in a statement that personnel who provide critical services are not permitted to engage in any protests during work hours on Wednesday. 

“Leave will be strictly managed, and no leave will be granted unless under extreme and compelling situations,” News24 adds.

The protest will take place in all major cities but Santaco, the South African National Taxi Council, will not participate in the strike, which may reduce its effect. Read more here

Ramaphosa bumps Banyana’s reward from government up to R15m – TimesLIVE

Banyana Banyana will get R15 million from the South African government and the department of sport for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2022. (Wafcon), TimesLIVE reports. 

On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa asked for the award to be increased by R9.2m, Mthethwa said.

“The sports minister said national government had added R9.2m to the amount.” Read more here

Kim Kardashian Is Ready to Date Again After Pete Davidson Split – E! News

Kim Kardashian is ready to start dating again. A few weeks after the news came out that Kim and Pete Davidson had broken up, an insider told E! News that Kim told them she was ready to date again and was “asking who she should date next.”

“Kim’s expressed she’s ready to date someone older but it has to be the right person who understands her life.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: R350 grant: New rules mean beneficiaries cannot ‘unreasonably refuse’ employment or training – News24

Headline: SA SHUTDOWN LIVE UPDATES | These are the routes to avoid – TimesLIVE

Headline: Rihanna Drops Fenty Beauty Collab With…Ketchup? – E! News

Headline: Liverpool’s early-season woes have variety of factors behind them – The Guardian

Headline: Disjointed Kaizer Chiefs suffer third away loss of the season against City – TimesLIVE

Weather: 24 August 2022

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• SAFTU calls for a national shutdown.
• One of the robbers behind Kim Kardashian’sParis robbery says he doesn’t feel guilty.
• Manchester United fans express anger against owners over the club’s poor start to the season. 

#NationalShutdown: Vavi says only solution to high cost of living is a fightback – TimesLIVE

According to TimesLIVE, on Monday afternoon, Zwelinzima Vavi, the general secretary of Saftu, said that the decision to have a national shutdown was made because of worsening economic conditions for the working class and “marginalised communities”. 

 “The cost of living is rising. Corruption and the neoliberal policies of the ANC have compromised the provision of public services. Unemployment has soared. And the government is accelerating the offensive on public corporations in the form of commercialisation, outsourcing and privatisation,” said Vavi. Read more here

Man Allegedly Involved in Kim Kardashian Paris Robbery Says He Doesn’t Feel Guilty: ‘I Don’t Care’ – Complex

One of the robbers who is suspected of taking part in the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 says he doesn’t feel bad about it, but he does acknowledge the pain he and the other suspects caused her.

“Since she was throwing money away, I was there to collect it, and that was that,” Yunis Abbas said. “Guilty? No, I don’t care. I don’t care.” Read more here

Man United fans take aim at the Glazers in protest march – News24

Manchester United fans marched to Old Trafford in protest before Monday’s Premier League game against Liverpool. They blamed the club’s owners, the Glazer family, for the bad start to the season, reports News24. 

Hundreds of fans marched behind a sign that read “United for $ale” and chanted, “We want the Glazers out!” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Tembisa Hospital’s R500 000 skinny jean spending spree… and the soccer star who scored – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Woman kills grandmother, buries body in garden then goes on spending spree with her cards – News24

Headline: Can Caf’s Super League rescue Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates? – TimesLIVE (for subscribers)

Headline: Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp sees positives but how concerning is Reds’ poor start? – BBC

Headline: Nicki Minaj makes history as ‘Super Freaky Girl’ soars to No. 1 spot on Billboard Hot 100 – USA Today

Weather: Cool day for most of SA, but fire warning for parts of Northern Cape – News24

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