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SA’s population nearing 60m, increased by 1.89m in two years – StatsSA: Statistics South Africa has confirmed that South Africa’s mid-year population is estimated to stand at 59.6 million in 2020, which is an increase of 1.89 million from two years ago. According to …
Lockdown, day 105: When the chips are really down: Coronavirus statistics are now people we know. The pandemic affects us all and it’s hard to see light at the end of the tunnel …
Coronavirus: PSL proposes July 19 as resumption date for 2019/20 season – reports: The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has reportedly proposed July 19 as the return date for competitive football in South Africa.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC of economic development to launch free wi-fi across province: This wi-fi connection at Vezokuhle Primary School in Caluza forms part of the J. L. Dube Broadband project, a platform which the state intends to use to “bridge the digital divide”.
Stop saying you are tired of my body, it works for me – socialite Wabantu: Setting the record straight via her Instagram account, the socialite slammed her detractors saying she has talent, unrivalled anywhere in the southernmost tip of Africa Wabantu explained that she is …
Quiteria and Mario separate months before wedding: Local designer Quiteria Kekana and fiancé Phakamani ‘Mario’ Mbele have called off their wedding and parted ways. Sunday World can reveal that the once happy couple has joined the exodus of couples who …
Proteas rookie Nonkululeku Mlaba reaps rewards of a tough year: Momentum Proteas rookie Nonkululeku Mlaba admits that she was stunned by the recognition received at the 2020 Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards that were held over the weekend.
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: The Golden Mile is traditionally Durban’s most popular tourist attraction, and has had many incarnations over the decades, from the sedate promenade where elegant Victorian and Edwardian ladies and gentleman used to enjoy an afternoon stroll, to the vibrant and colourful spot it is today. Its profile may have changed, but one constant has remained throughout the years – the Zulu Rickshaw Runners. Durban’s first 10 rickshaws were imported from Japan in 1892 by sugar magnate, Marshall Campbell. To everyone’s astonishment, they rapidly became a popular mode of transport in and around Durban and soon crowded the streets of the city. In those days, being a Rickshaw Runner – the man who pulled the rickshaw cart – was a (comparatively) well-paid and sought-after position. The City proposed that these men wear simple calico uniforms, which they embellished with traditional Zulu adornments, giving rise to the now-famous Durban rickshaw dress. Today, rickshaw men are an indelible feature of the Durban beachfront!.
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