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Yen sinks to 34-year low past 160 per dollar
By © AFP 2022 The yen sank to a new 34-year low past 160 per dollar on Monday after a forecast-beating US inflation reading dented expectations for US interest rate cuts this year. The greenback bought 160.17 yen in morning trade -- its weakest since 1990 -- fanning speculation tha Yen slides to fresh 34-year low against dollar, stocks rally
By © AFP 2022 The yen slumped to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar on Monday, fuelling expectations Japanese authorities would step in to support their currency for the first time since late 2022. The dollar's strengthening comes as another forecast-topping US inflation report Wow: Woman flexes bargains from Giant Hyper and Foodlovers, Mzansi impressed
By Sinothando Siyolo An excited woman took to social media to plug peeps with affordable groceries from Giant Hyper and Foodlovers The lady laid out all the items she bought, saying the food was for her and her child The online community reacted to the video, with many loving her re Lovely: Woman buys PlayStation Five for her man in TikTok video, netizens impressed
By Sinothando Siyolo A lovely woman excitedly showed off what she did for her boyfriend on his birthday The young lady bought a PlayStation five, earphones and a game controller for her man The online community reacted to the clip, with many applauding her for what she did A woman to Jordyn Woods' net worth today: A closer look at her fortune
By Alice Wabwile Jordyn Woods' evolution since her early beginnings as a plus-size model and reality TV star has been remarkable. She is currently making waves in the fashion industry with her inclusive clothing line, Woods by Jordyn. This article looks at Jordyn Wood's net worth France moves to acquire key activities of tech giant Atos
By © AFP 2022 French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday said he had moved to acquire the "sovereign activities" of debt-laden French tech giant Atos and prevent foreign ownership of them. Atos, which runs supercomputers for France's nuclear deterrent, holds contracts with th Pope holds mass in Venice's St Mark's, first trip in months
By © AFP 2022 Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark's Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental damage and over-tourism in a closely watched visit, the first for the ageing pontiff outside Rome since last year. Fragile health has prevented the 87-year-old leader Limpopo police detain 20-year-old in alleged pensioner rape case, causing public outcry
By Trisha Pillay A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a 73-year-old pensioner in Majeje village near Phalaborwa, Limpopo Police state that the suspect allegedly broke into the victim's house while she was asleep, threatened her, and committed the assau Man in TikTok video tries Temu glassware, SA invested in product review
By Rutendo Masasi A TikTok creator showed people his latest Temu purchases, and he took a major risk with his purchase In a TikTok video, the creator showed that he used the infamous online store to get items that break easily as the ultimate Temu test TikTok users enjoyed watching Durban police detain two suspects in ongoing investigation of explicit child material ring
By Trisha Pillay Two more suspects have been arrested after being found in possession, downloading, accessing and manufacturing explicit child images in Durban 2 men were arrested after being found with pictures and videos of children involved in sexual activities This brings the to 'Queen Modjadji' exec producer Duma Ndlovu reveals latest casting of beloved actor
By Rutendo Masasi Wiseman Zitha is the latest addition to the Queen Modjadji production, and it has caused a major buzz Queen Modjadji will be broadcast by Mzansi Magic on DStv in July 2024, and Wiseman Zitha has secured a role Wiseman Zitha supporters share their reactions to his Q Elections 2024: Minister Bheki Cele to send large police deployment to secure hot spot voting areas
By Trisha Pillay Police Minister Bheki Cele will deploy thousands of cops around the country to secure the safety of voters Cele, together with the top brass in his ministry, has crafted a strategy to ensure both politicians and voters are safe during the May elections On Sunday, th Makhadzi has epic Metro FM Music Awards night, Mzansi celebrate singer
By Rutendo Masasi Makhadzi was one of the major winners at the Metro FM Music Awards in 2024 in a hotly contested category Venda musician Makhadzi was in for a big night as she was nominated alongside Tyla, Kamo Mphela and more singers Makhadzi had social media buzzing when she show Linda Mtoba mingles with Rihanna in video, here is what they talked about
By Rutendo Masasi Linda Mtoba spent time with Rihanna when she went to a Fenty Beauty event hosted in Los Angeles This South African media personality was recording when she was interacting with Rihanna, and the video spread online Linda Mtoba left many people amused after the video Search underway for owner of Johannesburg warehouse with stolen minerals valued at R15m
By Trisha Pillay Police have uncovered stolen minerals worth R15 million in a Johannesburg warehouse, which has led to a search for the owner The discovery happened during an operation led by a specialised task team targeting mineral theft in Richards Bay The police want to catch th Tesla CEO Elon Musk in China for talks
By © AFP 2022 Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in China for talks on Sunday, making his second trip in less than a year to the world's biggest market for electric vehicles. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said Musk -- one of the world's richest people -- held a meeting w Elections 2024: Thabo Mbeki joins ANC's campaign to boost presence in vital provinces
By Trisha Pillay Former African National Congress (ANC) President Thabo Mbeki will campaign in key provinces throughout the country ahead of the elections in May The move is to gain more voters as the former leader tries to encourage the public to have faith in the ruling party Mbek HipHop Metro FM Music Award winner over Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Khuli Chna and more gets mixed reactions
By Rutendo Masasi A-Reece made quite the impression at the Metro FM Music Awards 2024 in the hip-hop category Rapper A-reece was competing against Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Khuli Chana, DA LES and more South Africans shared their reactions to A-Reece's win, and many people complaine Elections 2024: Zuma led purge shakes MK Party, founder expelled for ties to ‘enemies'
By Trisha Pillay Former President Jacob Zuma's MK Party experienced a significant shake-up as several top leaders were purged just before the May 29 elections The move comes amidst allegations of secret meetings with ANC leaders and financial misconduct The MK Party's expulsion of f Freedom Day celebrations: President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates South Africa's success
By Trisha Pillay President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit out at critics who did not believe that South Africa has changed for the better over the past 30 years Ramaphosa reflected on all the achievements that the country has made since becoming a democratic nation The statesman reflected
