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Funny Old World – Offbeat stories from around the Globe
Weekly roundup features royal fan duties, Nigerian twin weddings, Japan’s stinky superfood, World Cup dream job, and French medieval combat.
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DA demands urgent road repairs in Bothaville following NAMPO Festival
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Nala Municipality has raised concerns about the deteriorating roads in Bothaville, particularly after the NAMPO Festival. They seek clarity on maintenance plans and budgets, citing…
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Ex-heavy weight champ in stable condition after accident in Nigeria
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a “stable condition” in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends and associates, his promoter announced…
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Ten international events that defined 2025
Explore the top 10 international news events that shaped 2025, including Trump’s return to power and major AI investments.
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Fire at Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl contained
A fire that destroyed Cucina Di Giovanni restaurant and the first wing of accommodation at Laborie Wine Estate has been contained.
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Casati brothers make history in King of the Air final
The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand, as Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati battled in an unprecedented all-sibling final —…
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Historic first as two skins swimmers conquer the Cape Triple Crown
SA swimmers Ryan Stramrood and Tracey Steyn became first to complete Cape Triple Crown in skins, making history in Cape Town waters.
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Free State launches summer tourism campaign at Gariep Dam
A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, the Free State offers diverse experiences across breathtaking landscapes steeped in rich heritage and culture.
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R56 million Smithfield sports centre project terminated after contractor failure
The once-proud Winburg sports grounds stand vandalised and abandoned, the swimming pool has become a haven for drug dealers, and the netball fields are overgrown and unusable. In Makeleketla, the…
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Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend
BUTTERWORTH – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two terms of life imprisonment for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki…
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