Nelson Mandela Bay drought ‘could last six years’ | Mpofu photo bombed | Tembisa protests, Krugersdorp anger raise fears | Taiwan: Pelosi visit rattles China | Sensational Van Niekerk
Nelson Mandela Bay drought could last another six years, says weather expert
With no significant rain predicted for the drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay in the next few weeks, weatherman Garth Sampson said the drought could, in theory, continue for another six years.
2022-08-02 | Daily Maverick
Mpofu said suspended Public Protector would refute with contempt that Sphelo Samuel was at a Vrede dairy farm inspection. Then the evidence leader provided a photo of Mkhwebane and Samuel at the farm.
2022-08-02 | Daily Maverick
12 toilets for 3,000 people, so elderly couple use the bushes
'It’s embarrassing for us as old people to be seen relieving ourselves in bushes. So now we go before sunrise when people wake up or when the sun is about to go down.'
2022-08-02 | GroundUp News
Tembisa protests, Krugersdorp anger raise fears
The spectre of the July 2021 riots looms large over the events in Gauteng of the last few days, and, as always, xenophobia is disgruntled South Africa’s faithful companion
2022-08-02 | The Mail & Guardian
'Don't travel overseas, Mr President' - The Namibian
Namibia's Local Business Association has called on the president and ministers to halt international trips to save money, and do everything in their power to avoid a civil servant strike.
2022-08-02 | The Namibian
Mood shifts in Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi visit raises fears of war
Stoic, often fatalistic population paid little attention to talk of House speaker’s visit – until it was confirmed.
2022-08-02 | the Guardian
US sanctions more Russian oligarchs; Senate moves toward vote to admit Sweden and Finland into NATO
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke of fears over a nuclear accident in Ukraine. There are 'credible reports' that Russia 'is using this plant as the equivalent of a human shield', he warned.
2022-08-02 | CNBC
'It took me three seconds to decide' – Dr Fareed Abdullah reflects on his career in public health
Dr Abdullah has been at the coalface of SA’s response to HIV, tuberculosis and COVID-19. Biénne Huisman chatted with him about Aids denialism, the toll HIV has had on his own family, and much more.
2022-08-02 | Spotlight
Sensational Van Niekerk claims another gold, Le Clos can't make Commonwealth Games history
Team SA swimmers help push the country's medal tally to 16 yesterday. The star of the show was Lara van Niekerk, who claimed her second gold, winning the women's 100m breaststroke final.
Sport
Canada's Candy Funhouse is hiring a chief candy officer (CCO) ...
If you like chocolates and sweets it could be the perfect position. The CCO will test over 3 5000 products and earn R1,3-million a year. Applicants can be as young as 5. All you need is a sweet tooth.
2022-08-02 | NPR
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