Wednesday 28 May 2025
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Village News:
Namaqua Dove In Nature – Stuning photo Of The Day by Si Cunneen/Wild By Nature
12 reasons why visiting East London is basically tourism self-harm. – notes from the editor
Two girls poolside, to remind us of summer – it’s a not-what-you-think jigsaw puzzle 120-pieces, escape room, and a hard crossword
Kouga Local Municipality:
Kouga Municipality’s Lillian Lindi: A hidden gem behind the smile – read more about this wonderful person with a penchant for dancing
Regional:
East London attorney wins back ownership of farm after protracted court battle – Roger Smith sold his land under the threat of expropriation. Nearly two decades later, he won it back.
Tech:
Musk’s Starship megarocket blows up over Indian Ocean – SpaceX’s prototype Starship exploded over the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, capping another bumpy test flight for Elon Musk’s dream of colonising Mars.
Business:
The SA surfer who built a global clothing empire – SA-born Shaun Tomson went from a pro surfer in the 1990s to a millionaire founder, author, and motivational speaker .
Village Sport:
St Francis Bay Locals Shine at Nelson Mandela Bay Surfriders Trial At Seal Point – a bunch of wins, and seconds and thirds, as locals dominate
Travel:
Savvy senior explorers: how to make your travel dreams a reality on a budget – One in three travellers aged 60 and above plan to use a portion of their retirement savings to fund holidays in 2025
SA & Africa News:
Delivery riders wreak havoc in South Africa – authorities have been far too lenient on addressing non-compliance in the country’s delivery bike space.
Politics:
Xenophobia flare-up as hundreds of foreign migrant workers evacuated from Addo after murders – Valencia, near Addo, remained tense on Tuesday night after three foreign nationals were killed
Surfing Today:
Jordy Smith Wins A Tank, and Western Australia Margaret River Pro – JBay resident goes to number one in the world of Pro Surfing.
Crime:
Hacked Facebook account leads to major fraud case – A man faces fraud charges for scamming a woman out of R85 800 via a fake Facebook account.
