We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 23 January 2024.
Another Springbok player is going to be a father! Faf de Klerk and wife, Miné, are expecting their first child! Look at the photos.
Two suspected abalone poachers were arrested in Smitswinkel Bay, Cape Town.
In a battle of speed, this Puff Adder wasn’t fast enough for the king of snakes, a Cape Cobra in these viral animal images.
We take a look at the in-store prices of the same basket of goods across five major retailers. Here is the most expensive one.
And lastly, the Department of Basic Education has reminded candidates looking for re-marking or checking to proceed before the deadline.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday Tuesday, 23 January 2024
LOOK: Faf de Klerk and wife Miné expecting BABY
It seems that there was something in the Springbok team’s drinking water, another Springbok player is going to be a father – this time the beloved scrumhalf Faf de Klerk an his wife, Miné.
In photos of a baby tea that was shared on Instagram over the weekend, Faf’s wife, Miné, in a flowing summer poses in front of a sign that reads “Baba De Klerk”.
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Abalone poachers busted in Smitswinkel Bay, Cape Town
Responding swiftly to public tip-offs, the South African National Parks (SANParks) Environment Crime Investigation (ECI) Unit, working alongside its Canine Unit and the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) Marine Unit Rangers, successfully apprehended two suspected abalone poachers in Smitswinkel Bay, Cape Town.
After transport to the South African Police Services, the apprehended suspects now face charges related to illegal harvesting, emphasising the ongoing battle against abalone poachers in Cape Town. The confiscated abalone has been handed over for further legal action.
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LOOK: Cobra devours deadly Adder in viral images
In a stunning display of animal cannibalism, a Cape Cobra was captured devouring a deadly Puff Adder in a rare encounter.
Gabi Hotz, a wildlife enthusiast, shared her extraordinary experience on LatestSightings.com.
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Here is the most expensive grocery shop in SA?
What shop do you think is the most expensive grocery shop in South Africa?
We take a look at the in-store prices of the same basket of goods across five major retailers – Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar, and Woolworths for January 2024.
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Re-marking and re-checking of NSC exam scripts deadline and fee
The hype about the release of the matric results has begun to phase out this week, but some candidates may be dissatisfied with their marks and may be looking at channels for re-marking or re-checking their results.
The Department of Basic Education has informed candidates via its channels should they feel like remarking and rechecking would possibly better their marks.
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