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Feeding Dogs the Right Way for Better Health and Energy
Feeding dogs correctly plays a major role in how healthy, happy, and active they are. The type of dog food you choose has a direct impact on their energy, coat condition, digestion, and overall quality of life. A good diet supports their body and mind, while the wrong one can slowly cause health issues that …
Feeding Cats Properly for Better Health and Happiness
Feeding a cat is more than filling a bowl each day. The type of cat food you give has a major effect on their energy, coat condition, mood, and long-term health. Cats are naturally curious and independent animals, but when it comes to nutrition, they depend on humans to make the right choices. A healthy …
Healthy Meals for Pets That Every Owner Should Know
Feeding a pet goes far beyond filling a bowl. The food you choose shapes their energy, health, and mood every single day. Providing the right pet food builds a strong foundation for long-term well-being, while poor diets can quietly cause problems over time. Understanding what makes a meal balanced helps owners make smarter decisions that …
What Makes Botswana Safari Experiences Special
The Appeal of a Botswana Safari A Botswana safari is known for its natural beauty and quiet atmosphere. The country has made a name for itself through its commitment to sustainable tourism, focusing on fewer visitors and higher quality experiences. This makes every visit more personal and peaceful compared to the crowded parks seen elsewhere. …
Finding the Right Apartment and Property in South Africa
Buying a home is a big step, and it can feel confusing if you don’t know where to start. Whether you are moving for work, family, or investment, finding the right place takes time and clear thinking. Across South Africa, more people are choosing apartment living for its comfort and convenience. For others, owning land …
Living Comfortably in Pretoria East
A Growing Area with Modern Appeal If you are searching for a peaceful place that still keeps you close to everything, apartments in Pretoria East offer an ideal balance. This area has seen steady growth over the years and continues to attract people who want convenience without giving up calm surroundings. The streets are clean, …
Afrika and Roos Applaud Team Work
The Springbok Women’s Sevens confirmed their standing as the best team on the continent after they outplayed hosts and main contenders, Kenya, in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup final in Nairobi on Sunday, and according to coach Cecil Afrika, it was a a great team effort that brought them success. After the final, won …
British Paddler Rescued
A British man was rescued after getting into difficulty on a Kayak offshore of Britannia Bay. Devon Wild, NSRI St Helena Bay station commander, said: At 12h42, Friday, 14 November, NSRI St Helena Bay duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a paddler appearing to be in distress offshore of Britannia Bay, West Coast. …
Finding the Perfect Home in Alberton
Buying property is a major decision, especially when it involves finding the right community and lifestyle. Many people choose to buy a house in Alberton because the area offers a balanced mix of comfort, accessibility, and affordability. Whether you’re looking for a modern townhouse or a spacious family home, Alberton has a wide variety of …
Richards Bay: Sailing Yacht Assisted
A foreign sailing yacht assisted into the Port of Richards Bay. Norman Rautenbach, NSRI Richards Bay station commander, said: A foreign sailing yacht Trimaran had alerted NSRI Richards Bay on Wednesday reporting that they were deep sea, approaching Richards Bay, expected to arrive on Friday, and suffering motor mechanical failure they would need assistance to …
Gordon’s Bay: American Man Assisted
Roan Strydom, NSRI Gordons Bay coxswain, said: At 10h04, Friday, 14 November, NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from a lady reporting a friend to be in distress on rocks on the shoreline at Grille Shack, between Gordons Bay and Kogel Bay. Our NSRI rescue vehicle, GB Med Sec …
NHI Funding Model Dead in the Water
Dear Editor The Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, has never been forthright on the NHI’s funding model, despite countless opportunities to do so and an advertising campaign. Motsoaledi’s NHI programme has proven to be solely ideological and to the detriment of the working class. Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana’s, recent comments ought to be the …
Joburg Water’s Accounts Are Left Empty
Dear Editor When the Johannesburg Mayor appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Water & Sanitation on 19 September 2025, after a DA push, he defended the City’s ‘sweeping financial arrangement’ as necessary considering the City’s very poor finances. Sweeping arrangements, where funds obtained by municipal sub-entities are managed through a central municipal account are not …
Franklin Sonn, former Ambassador to the US Mourned
Dear Editor The DA expresses its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Franklin Sonn, South Africa’s first ambassador to the US in democracy and former Rector of Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Dr Sonn expressed South Africa’s best qualities – a pursuit for justice, excellence and nation building. Our country is better …
Tshwane SAPS Forensic Lab Failing in Fight Against GBV
Dear Editor DA MPs Angel Khanyile and Lisa Shickerling on Friday visited the South African Police Services’ Forensic Science Laboratory in Tshwane. They met with Head, Major General Mulaudzi, and Brigadier Hlalele, who spoke on a facility crucial in our nation’s fight against GBVF on its knees. Already subject to probe in the Madlanga Commission, …
SA U19 Finish on a High Note
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton both lauded the fighting spirit of the SA U19 Academy team, who beat Ireland in their last tour match in Cork on Friday evening. The team’s character was truly tested in their final match tour match in Ireland, where they played in freezing cold, wet, and …
New Global Tournament Launched
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the schedule for the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy T20I, to be staged in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20 to 30 November 2025, marking another significant stride in the ICC’s global strategy to promote women’s cricket and expand worldwide participation in the sport. Eight teams – Thailand, the …
Hawston: Man Missing
Police divers (WPDS – Water Policing and Diving Services) will continue in ongoing search efforts for a local 25 year old male who went missing off a boat near to Hawston Harbour, between Hermanus and Kleinmond, on Friday. At 12h38, Friday, 14 November, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following eyewitnesses reporting what they believed …
Upgrade Signals Reversal of Decades of ANC Damage
Dear Editor The DA welcomes the upgrade of South Africa’s credit rating to BB by S&P for the first time since August 2005. This is a clear signal that since the DA has been involved in managing the budget, we’re turning the fiscal corner after almost two decades of ANC damage. The positive outlook is …
New GBV Ambassadors
On Friday 14 November the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Jaco Londt, who serves as the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, commissioned new GBV ambassadors in an effort to fight the scourge of gender based violence in the province. This forms part of ongoing efforts by the DA-led Western Cape government to protect vulnerable community members …
Viewplus and MC Multimedia Announce the Return of much Anticipated Spoken Word Event : The 18+ Show 2.0
Kwashieman, Accra, Ghana — November, 2025: The much-anticipated 18+ Show makes its grand return this December with a bigger, bolder, and more immersive experience. 18+ Show 2.0 is under the theme “Spoken Word Meets Creativity and Something Else.” Organized by Viewplus, an African-focused entertainment brand under MC Multimedia, and proudly approved by the Ghana Tourism …
Mbonambi and McHunu Head for Ireland
Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday as national coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team prepare for their final two clashes of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, against Ireland and Wales. Mbonambi, who was a member of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad, was one of …
RIP Dr Franklin Sonn
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy.
Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab and recipient of numerous international honours, has passed away at the age of 86.
President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to Mrs Joan Sonn and children Crispin and Heather, as well the extended families and Dr Sonn's associates nationally and internationally.
Dr Sonn, who served as the democratic South Africa's first Ambassador to the United States, distinguished himself in leadership roles in education, politics, and business.
He began his career as a teacher and became principal of Spes Bona High School in Athlone, Cape Town.
He was President of the Cape Teachers' Professional Association before his appointment as Rector of the then Peninsula Technikon in Cape Town, a post he held until his diplomatic posting.
Dr Sonn was an anti-apartheid campaigner and pioneering champion of broad-based economic empowerment, who exercised his vision for a just South Africa as a board member in significant corporate businesses and as a co-founder of large black-owned enterprises.
President Ramaphosa said: “I join the Sonns and Franklin's diverse friends and associates in mourning the loss of a leader whose life exemplified the essence of the Order of the Baobab.
Franklin Sonn inspired the young lives entrusted to him in his early career as a teacher. He provided similar inspiration to the teachers he mobilised in the Cape Teachers' Professional Association at a time when all sectors were mobilised against apartheid.
We remember him as an advocate and activist for the accelerated transformation of our country after the end of apartheid and the upliftment of historically marginalised communities.
He fought for equality and development in all his endeavours, which included philanthropic work alongside Joan Sonn. Together, they endowed Crispin and Heather with leadership abilities that have created an intergenerational legacy.
Franklin Sonn played a great part in our history that lives on in our present and we owe him our commitment to keep building the society he envisioned.
May his soul rest in peace.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.