EDINBURGH – South African-born cricketer Con de Lange died on Thursday after a battling a brain tumor. The 38-year-old played 21 internationals for Scotland, making his debut in a T20 International against Ireland in June 2015, and going on to be a vital part of their middle order. His left-arm spin brought him 24 wickets,..
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The South African-born cricketer (left-arm spinner) Con De Lange died aged 38
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Now this could be the worst discrimination case ever, Brownies and Downies coffee shop faces chop after owner banned from SA
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Brownies and Downies, a coffee shop situated in the heart of Cape Town, is under threat of closing down after one of the owners, Dutch social worker Wendy Vermeulen, has been banned from entering the country for five years by the Department of Home Affairs. The coffee shop made headlines in the past for training..
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Thousands of expats head to the polls to make their mark – Nearly 30 000 South Africans living abroad cast their votes on Saturday!
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Twenty-five years to the day when South Africans voted in the first democratic elections, voting in the sixth national elections got underway at 7 am on Saturday 27 April 2019 at South Africa’s high commissions, embassies and consulates-general around the world. Overseas voting continued for almost 24 hours as voting stations opened and then closed..
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It is wonderful to see the South Africans in London take to the voting polls!
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Thousands of South Africans from all over the United Kingdom rallied together at Trafalgar Square on Saturday to make their mark! London, United Kingdom – A patriotic buzz filled the chilly London air around the South African High Commission at South Africa House in Trafalgar Square; On the 27th April 2019 South Africans from across..
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Weekend travel information for 26 April 2019
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Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 27 and 28 April, and the following week.
Most of the network will be open with services running as normal so you’ll be able to get wherever you need to go, but please check if any of the following affect you.
London Underground
Circle line
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April, there will be no service on the entire line. This is due to line modernisation work. Use alternative Tube and local bus routes.
District line
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April, there will be no service between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington. This is due to line modernisation work. Use alternative Tube and local bus routes.
Metropolitan line
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April, there will be no service between Aldgate and Wembley Park. This is due to line modernisation work. Use alternative
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South African Airways cancels flights to Blantyre, Malawi amid runway closures
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The national carrier will compensate passengers who had purchased tickets to travel in the premium cabin. South African Airways (SAA) on Wednesday cancelled its scheduled flights to Blantyre, Malawi, after the announcement of the closure of the main runway at Chileka International Airport for maintenance. “The aircraft size which SAA operates to Blantyre does not..
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TRAVEL INFORMATION: Comair strike – Labour Court halts Numsa protest plans
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Numsa says they are awaiting an explanation from the Labour Court on its decision. The Labour Court of South Africa, in Johannesburg, has ruled in favour of Comair, forcing the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) to halt their protest plans. As reported by EWN, the trade union, which represents a fraction of..
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ELECTIONS NEWS: Voting from abroad in the 2019 South African elections on 27 April (times and places)
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According to the IEC, there are 29 000 eligible voters who have the chance to make their mark tomorrow. On 27 April, South Africans living abroad will be able to cast their vote in the 2019 general election. With this year’s ballot touted as being the most vital and hotly contested vote since the dawn..
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Uitwissing van ons blankes vind oral plaas:- Direkteur van die Namibië Instituut vir Mynbou en Tegnologie (Nimt), en sy adjunk is doodgeskiet
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Mnr. Eckhart Mueller (foto links), die uitvoerende direkteur van die Namibië Instituut vir Mynbou en Tegnologie (Nimt), en sy adjunk, mnr. Heimo Hellwig (foto regs), is omstreeks sesuur vanoggend na bewering koelbloedig doodgeskiet toe hulle vir werk by dié kampus opdaag. Dit blyk hulle het albei pas aangekom en was op die punt om die..
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Another incident of robbery on visitors to South Africa:- Tourist couple robbed at guest house
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Two German tourists were robbed at an Addo guest house during the early hours of Monday morning. The husband and wife, aged 49 and 47 respectively, are on holiday in SA and were booked in at the Happy Lands Guest House. Police spokesperson Sergeant Majola Nkohli said two robbers forced to open their chalet door..
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