insert_link South Africa Department of Tourism in South Africa says the decrease in the fuel price will facilitate ease of access to tourist attractions The Department of Tourism in South Africa says the decrease in the fuel price will facilitate ease of access to tourist attractions, and contribute to growing tourism communities in South Africa. The department’s Spokesperson, Tasneem Carrim says the country has a wealth of diverse tourism and cultural offerings nestled in their small dorpies, townships, and villages. She says this part of the domestic market is the backbone of the tourism […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 8
insert_link World US National Rifle Association head, Wayne LaPierre resigns Embattled head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre has resigned. LaPierre headed the U.S' largest gun-rights group for close to three decades and is set to go on trial in New York for alleged corruption at the nonprofit organization. Jody Jacobs has more from New York. todayJanuary 8, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in SA requests an urgent Portfolio Committee meeting, following Outa’s latest NSFAS report The Freedom Front Plus in SA requested an urgent meeting of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation after the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s new allegations of corruption once again rocked the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. NSFAS has been in a state of emergency ever since it was saddled with delivering on the ANC’s promise of free higher education in 2018. The FF Plus’s Wynand Boshoff […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 12
insert_link 3 Namibia A five per cent increase in road accidents and two per cent increase in road-related injuries were recorded nationwide A five per cent increase in road accidents and two per cent increase in road-related injuries were recorded between 07 November 2023 and 01 January 2024, Namibian Police Force Inspector-General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has said. Shikongo was speaking at the Oshiko roadblock in Ongwediva on Thursday, comparing road crash statistics for 2023/24 with that of the same period in 2022/23. Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova offers her view on safety. todayJanuary 8, 2024 33 3
insert_link Namibia Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region yesterday, as confirmed by Inspector Anna Kunga, Community Affairs Officer of the Namibian Police Force. In the first incident, Shiimi Onesmus, a 40-year-old resident of Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency, was allegedly fatally stabbed at the Okapanda shebeen. The perpetrator, identified as an Angolan national, reportedly fled the scene and remains at large. The incident occurred following […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Nadal pulls out of Australian Open Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal on Sunday pulled out of the Australian Open with a "micro tear on a muscle" barely a week after making his comeback from a year-long injury absence, but said he remained positive.The 37-year-old had been out of the game since injuring his hip at the 2023 Australian Open, undergoing surgery before making his return at the Brisbane International.He won his opening two matches in straight […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Rybakina, Dimitrov win Brisbane International Elena Rybakina will head to the Australian Open full of confidence after demolishing Aryna Sabalenka in the Brisbane International final Sunday, while Grigor Dimitrov upset Holger Rune to win his first title since 2017.Rybakina, who will now become world number three, won the first eight games in a row on her way to a 6-0, 6-3 win in just 73 minutes over the Australian Open champion in a repeat […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 1
insert_link Sport Germany wins maiden United Cup Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a gruelling three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz to help Germany upset top seeds Poland and clinch a maiden United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday.The world number seven kept the tie alive with his never-say-die 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 victory after top-ranked Iga Swiatek had swept past Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-0.Zverev returned to partner Laura Siegemund and seal the title with […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 1
insert_link Sport Peterhansel wins 50th Dakar stage Audi veteran Stephane Peterhansel left his rivals trailing in the dust on stage two of the Dakar Rally on Sunday in a treacherous 463km race through the winding dunes of the Saudi desert.Only nine-time rally world champion Sebastien Loeb got anywhere near Peterhansel at 29sec as American rookie Seth Quintero came home third at 3min 11sec.The 58-year-old Peterhansel scooped his 50th Dakar Rally stage win to become joint record […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 5