Friday 30 May 2025
TIDES:
- High 05:34am (1.72m)
- Low 11:49am (0.35m)
- High 06:06pm (1.69m)
Village News:
How Much Longer Will We Need Malls and Shopping Centres? – Notes From The Editor
The Pam Golding St Francis Bay Ladies Golf Open – Such a Fab Weekend
Jordy Smith Winner’s Trophy – Photo Of The Day by WSL
We have cold drinks, as cold as your ex-girlfriend’s heart – emo jigsaw puzzle. 100-pieces.
Regional:
Kouga celebrates local environmental champions with inaugural community awards launch 29 May 2025 – This is a new initiative dedicated to recognising the unsung heroes.
SA & Africa News:
One goverment agency paying R133,000 for a single parking space over 5 years – National Student Financial Aid Scheme is paying R18.6 million over 5 years for parking bays.
Tech:
Telegram announces partnership with Elon Musk’s AI business – deal to distribute its Grok chatbot to the platform’s billion-plus users.
Environment:
Landslide Buries Swiss Village – Crazy News Video shows the massive landslide engulfing a town.
Kouga Local Municipality
Council approves R1.845 billion budget for 2025/2026 financial year – New financial year, a year of progress
International:
In Canada, Charles pushed the boundaries of politics as king. – Right now, the monarch’s political leanings appear in sympathy with the mood of Britain.
Crime:
Final verdict delivered: Life sentences for trio in Joshlin Smith kidnapping case – Judge Nathan Erasmus imposed life sentences on the convicted kidnappers and human traffickers.
Surfing Today:
Transgender surfer Sasha Jane Lowerson reveals glamorous new look and pivot to Only Fans – The transgender surfer was formerly known as longboard champ Andrew Egan.
Travel:
The United States issues updated travel warning for South Africa –The updated guidance includes a warning about the risk of terrorist violence in South Africa.
Entertainment:
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Cruise control – “Don’t think about it”, Ethan Hunt tells Grace – “It’s only pain.”
Business:
Another 100 businesses shut their doors in South Africa – SA has seen another 109 business liquidations in April 2025.
