This is the Philippine Stock Market Weekly podcast series by FirstMetroSec, where we will be featuring timely and relevant discussions on the Philippine stock market and economy, in the hope of providing investing and trading guidance to Filipinos. Enjoying our episodes? Don't forget to follow the podcast, rate us 5 stars and hit the notification bell. Connect with us through social media with the handle, @firstmetrosec. #YourFutureFirst Website: www.firstmetrosec.com.ph Email: events@firstm ...
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The Herald is the voice of Nelson Mandela Bay – in print and online. On May 7 1845, the first copy of The Herald was printed, making it the oldest newspaper in South Africa. The Herald has come a long way since that first printing day when the paper hit the streets at a cover price of a single penny. HeraldLIVE is the online home of The Herald and the Weekend Post, publishing fresh news, insights, opinions, sport and entertainment reports all day long, seven days a week on a fully mobile res ...
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Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am
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FirstMetroSec’s Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.
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Political leadership under pressure as spike in NMB crime levels spur metro to 9th most dangerous city in the world
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Early this year , the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice published its annual ranking report of the 50 most violent cities in the world. The report ranked Nelson Mandela Bay (Gqeberha) as the most dangerous city in South Africa, leaping past Cape Town and Durban. Meanwhile, announcing the quarterly crime statistics last Friday…
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TODAY is International Literacy Day and the day is of particular importance to South Africa, a country plagued by a literacy crisis. A recent study has shown that most children in SA are not developmentally ready when they start school. To address this non-profit organisation, Santa Shoebox Project, is installing reading corners in early childhood …
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Springboks dominate All Blacks and world rugby as they win the Freedom Cup for the first time in 15 years.
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The Springboks came from behind to win 18-12 the All Blacks at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town YESTERDAY. Victory ensured a fourth straight win for the Springboks over the All Blacks for the first time since 1949, secured the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 and gave the Boks a firm grasp on their first Rugby Championship title since 2019. an…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa was THIS WEEK on a State Visit to China, before he attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit which drew around 50 African heads of State to Beijing. Several trade deals were clinched between South Africa and China during the tour. During the summit Chinese President Xi Jinping, pledged $50 billion (over R900 bi…
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Parliament seeks legal opinion as Justice minister insists she's innocent in VBS linked loan scandal
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Parliament's Justice and Constitutional Development committee says it will among other things, seek legal opinion while processing the information given by Minister Thembi Simelane to the committee. Simelane YESTERDAY denied allegations that she had an improper relationship the service provider that was appointed by the Polokwane Municipality, Gund…
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The reintroduction of the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill in Parliament THIS WEEK has unleashed a chorus of warnings by those against the Bill. The Bill is proposing new legislation that will regulate the sale, advertising and use of tobacco products. Critics argue that the Bill is likely to push consumers towards h…
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Can enough money buy you your dream body?
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Our bodies change with time and as we get older it becomes harder to achieve that youthful shape we once had. There are many factors that contribute to us feeling like we will never reach our “dream body”. But can having enough money help you buy it? This week on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz chat about South African celebrity Kh…
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What is being done to save Markman infrastructure
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Tired of being shunted from pillar to post, the Markman Business Forum has launched a public advocacy campaign to compel the metro and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) to address its proposals to stem the steep decline of infrastructure in the industrial node and across Nelson Mandela Bay. At the centre of the forum’s frustration is access t…
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FirstMetroSec’s Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on Universal Robina Corp. (URC). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.
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South Africans are being urged to be cautious and withdraw from their retirement savings only for emergencies
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South Africans are being urged to be cautious and withdraw from their retirement savings only for emergencies. Financial experts and political parties say citizens will do well to keep in mind that a withdrawal from the savings pot will reduce the final total amount available at retirement and may result in a reduced standard of living.…
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The Springboks defended/ their home turf with a 31 - 27 win over All Blacks in an epic Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium
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The Springboks defended/ their home turf with a 31 - 27 win over All Blacks in an epic Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium yesterday. New Zealand played a great game of rugby, but could never quite bury the Springboks who kept plugging away and remain undefeated in the championship.…
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SAFTU are not happy with some aspects of the scheme and say the second pot should not only be accessible at retirement age
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The Two-pot retirement system kicks in today. The system has however been criticised by labour federations including SAFTU who are not happy with some aspects of the scheme and say the second pot should not only be accessible at retirement age.Par SAfm
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The national, provincial and local government, the SAPS, the City of Cape Town, community organisations and private security companies will collaborate and share resources, technology and intelligence ...
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The national, provincial and local government, the SAPS, the City of Cape Town, community organisations and private security companies will collaborate and share resources, technology and intelligence as part of efforts to improve policing and community safety for all the residents of Cape Town. By drawing on each other's expertise, it is hoped tha…
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The greatest rivalry in world rugby gets underway in Johannesburg TODAY when the Springboks face the All Blacks at Ellis Park stadium
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The greatest rivalry in world rugby gets underway in Johannesburg TODAY when the Springboks face the All Blacks at Ellis Park stadium. The Rugby Championship Test match will be the 11th time the old rivals meet at the iconic venue since South Africa's reintroduction to the Test fold in 1992. Springboks coach, Rassie Erasmus, THIS WEEK made nine cha…
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The Stop Stockouts Project says it has found that in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, almost all women and girls who were surveyed did not receive the contraceptives they requested
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The Stop Stockouts Project says it has found that in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, almost all women and girls who were surveyed did not receive the contraceptives they requested. The project says some of its findings are that poor national procurement planning continues to be the main driver of contraceptive shortages and stockouts.…
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The National Credit Regulator ("NCR") says consumers must be vigilant of debt counsellors engaging in the deceptive or misleading practice of placing consumers under debt counselling without their knowledge ...
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The National Credit Regulator ("NCR") says consumers must be vigilant of debt counsellors engaging in the deceptive or misleading practice of placing consumers under debt counselling without their knowledge or consent. The NCR says it has been receiving alarming complaints that Debt counsellors are duping consumers into debt counselling without a f…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the three spheres of government to combat crime in the Western Cape
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the three spheres of government to combat crime in the Western Cape. Ramaphosa attended the pledge signing event in Cape Town. This will see cooperation between the national government, provincial government of the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town to p…
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A container ship THIS WEEK lost part of its cargo in bad weather off the coast of Port St. Johns in the Eastern Cape
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A container ship THIS WEEK lost part of its cargo in bad weather off the coast of Port St. Johns in the Eastern Cape. The MSC Antonia, sailing under the flag of Liberia, encountered severe weather conditions while en-route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to New York on Wednesday and lost 46 containers overboard. 305 other containers were also damaged. The …
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Whether you’re scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, you’ve likely stumbled upon interactive videos where creators invite us into their personal routines, showing us everything from makeup transformations to outfit choices. This week on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz explore a trend that’s taken social media by storm wit…
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What’s being done to secure N2 from the flooding
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There are plans to place about 500 available dolosse along the N2 entering Nelson Mandela Bay from east to address recent incidents of flooding from the sea along that stretch of road. Unusually high seas in recent months have resulted in the N2 being covered in rocks washed up by the sea and long queues of traffic had to be diverted and the debris…
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FirstMetroSec’s shares updated insights on SM Prime Holdings Inc (SMPH). In this episode, we discussed our new target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.
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FirstMetroSec’s shares updated insights on Ayala Land Inc. (ALI). In this episode, we discussed our new target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.
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The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party will be led by the National High Command which will be comprised of commanders of different skill sets and experiences
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Floyd Shivambu is now the National Organiser of the Umkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party. The former EFF deputy president announced last week that he would be joining the MK party. The party's President is Jacob Zuma and Dr John Hlope is Deputy President. The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party will be led by the National High Command which will be comprised of commande…
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In conjuction with the South African Military Health Service, the Chinese Hospital ship will be providing health service to the visiting local community of Cape Town and its outskirts
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Since Thursday the Chinese hospital ship - Peace Ark - has been docked at Cape Town's V&A Water Front. The gigantic medical vessel will be docked in the area until Wednesday, 29th August. In conjuction with the South African Military Health Service, the ship will be providing health service to the visiting local community of Cape Town and its outsk…
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Experts are warning of a spike in fraud targeting retirement funds with the Two Pot system arriving on 1st September
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Experts are warning of a spike in fraud targeting retirement funds with the Two Pot system arriving on 1st September. The system will enable withdrawals of up to a third of your retirement contributions once a year from R2,000 up to the full balance of your savings pot. But without advanced biometrics, the security of such withdrawls can be comprom…
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Ongoing load reduction and electricity challenges, water constraints, unemployment and crime were some of the many issues raised at the Presidential Imbizo
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Ongoing load reduction and electricity challenges, water constraints, unemployment and crime were some of the many issues raised at the Presidential Imbizo YESTERDAY. Scores of residents from Ekurhuleni and the surrounding areas, flocked to the Tsakane stadium for the Gauteng leg of the Imbizo. The meeting, which is led by President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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A new book, Life Esidimeni - Portrait of Lost Lives, will be launched in Johannesburg TODAY. The book is a graphic and detailed work to preserve memory of the 144 people with mental illness who died from neglect and starvation while in the care of Gauteng's public health system in 2016. In the course of 4 years, the author Harriet Perlman and photo…
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After 40 years in captivity, the last elephant in South Africa's national zoo has been released back into the wild.
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After 40 years in captivity, the last elephant in South Africa's national zoo has been released back into the wild. The elephant, named Charlie, was captured in 1984 from Zimbabwe's Hwange national park when he was two years old. He was taken to Boswell Wilkie Circus here in South Africa and trained to perform tricks. In the early 2000s he was tran…
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State of play in politics of Nelson Mandela Bay metro
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DA provincial leader Andrew Whitfield is cautious to use the words coalition or partnership but says his party is in “informal discussions” with the ANC, engaging in scenarios to bring about stability in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Herald reported this week that the ANC had its eye on the mayoral seat in the Bay, with the party looking to team up with …
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FundsMart Learning Series: Building Wealth Effortlessly with ATRAM
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of UITFs with the dynamic and experienced Carlo T. Abat of ATRAM Trust Corporation. With over 15 years in the banking and financial industry, Carlo brings a wealth of knowledge to help you on your investing journey. Discover how to effortlessly build your wealth through ATRAM’s innovative investment solu…
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Floyd Shivambu's defection from EFF to MK Party, part of well calculated political strategy: Analysts
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When Floyd Shivambu announced on Thursday that he was leaving his post as deputy leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters to join the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, many analysts described the move as the biggest shake-up in the Red Berets' camp since their launch 11 years ago. Accepting his resignation, EFF leader Julius Malema said Shivambu's departure w…
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Diabetes is an escalating public health crisis in South Africa. This is according to the outcomes of the 2023 Diabetes Summit Report which has found that Diabetes-related mortality is on the rise in South Africa, and the management of the condition remains suboptimal, even within the private healthcare sector. Experts say despite the high burden on…
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Scientists, THIS WEEK, discovered a reservoir of liquid water on Mars. The findings come from a new analysis of data from Nasa's Mars Insight Lander, which touched down on the planet back in 2018. While there is water frozen at the Martian poles and evidence of vapour in the atmosphere, this is the first time liquid water has been found on the plan…
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The Springboks are just a few hours before they battle against Australia in their second Rugby Championship match
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The Springboks are just a few hours before they battle against Australia in their second Rugby Championship match. Coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his decision to make 10 changes to the starting line up. The Boks are looking to build on their comprehensive 33-7 victory in Brisbane last weekend in their rematch against the Wallabies at the Optus S…
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Zimbabwe is TODAY hosting the 44th SADeC heads of states and government summit in the capital, Harare
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Zimbabwe is TODAY hosting the 44th SADeC heads of states and government summit in the capital, Harare. Some civic society organisations meeting in Harare ahead of the summit have called for the revival of the SADeC tribunal or formation of a new entity which would be mandated to hold member countries accountable for their actions.…
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ANC chairperson in Johannesburg and Finance MMC Dada Morero has been elected as the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg
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ANC chairperson in Johannesburg and Finance MMC Dada Morero has been elected as the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg during a special council meeting last night. Morero who was up against the DA's caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku received an overwhelming 189 votes while Kayser-Echeozonjoke received 60 votes. Five parties, the ANC, EFF, PA,…
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Criminals are creating more advanced versions of impersonation fraud using AI-generated video and voice
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Anti-Financial Crime Experts say Generative AI technology has spawned increasingly sophisticated methods of deception, with deep fake technology emerging as a significant threat in South Africa. Criminals are creating more advanced versions of impersonation fraud using AI-generated video and voice. They say they are so convincing that businesses ha…
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A closer look at the troubles plaguing some schools
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Nelson Mandela Bay schools have been in the headlines over the past few days — and not always for good reasons. It emerged this week that the Eastern Cape education department was investigating allegations that a grade 1 teacher at Herbert Hurd Primary School in Newton Park had forced some children to lick up food that had spilt on the classroom fl…
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The glitz and glamour of Miss SA
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Last weekend, the stage was set for a dazzling display of beauty, talent and poise as young women competed for the Miss SA crown. From breathtaking gowns to heartfelt interviews, the pageant always gives us something to talk about and this year was no different. This week, on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz delve into the details o…
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Coalition agreements must be made transparent and should be based on principle rather than solely on personal gain.
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The ministry of cooperative governance & traditional affairs (Cogta) has called for public comment on the municipal structures' amendment bill which seeks to give guidelines on how municipalities are governed. The Bill was introduced to deal with the instability and dysfunction that has been associated with local coalitions, and specifically in sev…
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Multidisciplinary approach called to tackle teenage pregnancy
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South Africa has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy globally, with nearly one in four girls falling pregnant before turning 20 years old. This is according to data provided by the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, figures released by the department of health show that more than 2 700 girls, aged between 10 and 14, are now mothers aft…
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Botswana's recent ban on South African fruit and vegetable imports, including citrus, has drawn criticism from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA (Agbiz). Agbiz warns that the restrictions not only disrupt trade, affecting less than 0.5% of SA's citrus exports but also strain political and economic ties between the two nations. Botswana has an…
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A commission, established by Parliament, will work to stop issues relating to identity theft, which has impacted many South Africans.
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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has welcomed the preliminary investigation into the citizenship status of Miss SA contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. However, he has voiced concerns that the update raises more questions than answers and has called on the department to finalize its investigation. This comes afte…
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We all have completely different genetic makeups, fitness goals, workouts, lifestyles, and metabolisms. All this influences how we should be eating. Even the healthiest foods can have varying effects on different people, depending on their genetic differences. While packed with healthy benefits, garlic, for example, is a food that affects different…
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Over the past few decades, the role of women has evolved significantly. More women are entering the workforce and often becoming the primary breadwinners. In addition to managing family and caregiving duties, many women also shoulder the financial responsibilities necessary to support themselves, their families and their households. In a world wher…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says over one-point-five-million women have experienced physical or sexual violence in the space of a year in South Africa. The President has cited a survey completed by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), conducted in 2022, but the detailed results of which have not yet been released. Ramaphosa also says the surve…
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The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party has denied reports claiming it expelled 18 of its Members of Parliament. The party says these members were informed on the swearing-in day, on 25 June 2024, that they were being replaced as MPs. They were advised not to participate in the swearing-in, or if they chose to attend, the party will proceed with the understandi…
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South Africa's Akani Simbine has guided the nation to a silver medal in the men's 4x100 metre relay at the Stade de France in Paris.
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We are into the final two days of the Olympic Games in Paris. Team South Africa have won five medals, after a fantastic silver in the men's 4-by-100 relay last night. Akani Simbine has an Olympic medal, finally, after he ran a blistering final leg to bring the team up in a close contest. To look back at the race, and at the Olympics in general, Bon…
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The S’wana Know Podcast discuss all things Olympics
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The Olympic season only comes once every four years and it’s always a huge topic of discussion. So naturally Annelisa and Kelly Kelz had to discuss all things Olympics before the Paris season comes to an end. This week they chat everything from the cardboard beds to the athlete’s nails and about how medallists don’t get any prize money. Annelisa al…
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