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Daily news update: South Africans safe in Russia, SA yacht cruise held in Mozambique and Mapisa-Nqakula’s replacement
Here’s your morning news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
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In today’s daily news update, the SA government has confirmed that all South Africans in Russia are unharmed following terrorists attack that claimed 130 lives when an armed group opened fire inside Crocus City Hall, in Moscow, on Friday night.
Deputy Speaker Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli will also be filling the shoes of beleaguered National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
News today: 25 March
SA yacht cruise held in Mozambique on suspicion of terrorism
A South African yacht delivery crew suffered hell when it was captured by the Mozambican navy and held for a week under suspicion of being mercenaries or jihadists.
According to reports, the three-member crew of the 56ft was captured after sailing the yacht onto a “no-go” area controlled by Isis militants operating in parts of Mozambican coast.
All South Africans in Russia marked safe after terror attack claims 130 lives
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) spokesperson Clayson Monyela said all SA embassy staff members and students are safe in Russia.
Over 100 people are receiving medical attention following the attack that took place during a theatre performance.
Parliament announces Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula’s replacement
Deputy Speaker Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli will be filling the shoes of beleaguered National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Mapisa-Nqakula is implicated in bribery and corruption allegations involving more than R2.3 million, which date back to her time as the minister of defence between 2012 and 2021.
Joshlin Smith: Mom Kelly pregnant in Pollsmoor
Self-confessed tik user and the mother of the six-year-old Joshlin Smith who disappeared more than a month ago from their dilapidated shack in Middelpos informal settlement, Raquel “Kelly” Smith, is pregnant.
Self-confessed tik user and the mother of the six-year-old Joshlin Smith who disappeared more than a month ago from their dilapidated shack in Middelpos informal settlement, Raquel “Kelly” Smith, is pregnant.
Disinfecting contaminated drinking water in one minute
Scientists are working on solutions to make any water drinkable. In the USA, for example, researchers have developed a powder capable of disinfecting water using sunlight in just one minute.
Researchers at Stanford University and the SLAC laboratory, part of the US Department of Energy, are developing this astonishing solution.
A car insurance checklist for cross-border trips during Easter
If you are travelling to a neighbouring country on a cross-border trip in your car during the Easter holidays, you have to take certain steps to ensure that your car insurance keeps you covered in any other African countries you plan to visit.
Ernest North, co-founder of Naked, has these tips for taking your car to countries such as Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, eSwatini, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Algeria should provide stern test for Bafana
An Algeria side rebuilding after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations will take on Bafana Bafana in a friendly international at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Tuesday.
While Hugo Broos’ Bafana exceeded expectations at the AFCON in the Ivory Coast, picking up a bronze medal, Algeria had a dismal tournament, managing just two points and finishing bottom of their group.
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