Ronnie Spector, ’60s Icon Who Sang ‘Be My Baby,’ Dies at 78
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, beehived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" as the leader of the Ronettes, has died.…
Category: Arts & Culture
Minister Nathi Mthethwa opens theatre in Kimberley, 15 Dec
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, in collaboration with the Northern Cape Provincial Government, invites members of the media to the opening and official handover of the Northern Cape Theatre as…
Plans in place to ensure safer roads this festive season
In an effort to ensure that South African roads are safe this festive season, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says extensive planning has gone into preparations for this period.Addressing the launch of the Festive Season Safety…
Israel hosts Miss Universe finale despite boycott calls
Published by Al-ArabyWomen from 80 countries vied for the Miss Universe crown in the Israeli city of Eilat on Sunday, with several contestants defying pressure to boycott in support of Palestinians. The 70th edition of…
Minister Fikile Mbalula launches Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, 13 Dec
Festive Season Road Safety Campaign Launch by Transport Minister, Mbalula.Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula will officially launch the 2021/22 Festive Season road safety awareness campaign at Caleb Motshabi in Bloemfontein, Free State province.The Festive Season road…
Correctional Services launches Festive Season Security Operations
Correctional Services Acting National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says the department is prepared for any “negative incidents” at correctional facilities across the country.He was speaking during the launch of the department’s Festive Season Security Operations at…
To the beat of the drum: Carnival without end in Uruguay
Published by DPAWhen temperatures soar to over 30 degrees Celsius in Montevideo in January, the most intense time of the year begins for the city’s inhabitants. "We spend the whole year anticipating Carnival," says Xamila…
President hails National Orders recipients as champions
Champions of freedom, peace, human rights, social justice and equality is how President Cyril Ramaphosa described the recipients of this year’s National Orders.The President was speaking at an award ceremony to honour esteemed South Africans…