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It’s understandable, even thematically fitting, that the new Netflix teen comedy Incoming looks up to Superbad like a younger brother idolizing his cool older siblings. Superbad may not itself be about the cool kids, but in terms of one-wild-night teen comedies, it’s just about the funniest and best-made version we’ve seen so far this century—something for any comic filmmaker to admire. So when Incoming rips it off, it’s hard to sustain much ill will. In fact, quite the opposite: The movie’s aspirations earn it a line of credit that it may not actually deserve.Reversing the vantage of Superbad’s about-to-graduate seniors,…
Support trulyindependent journalismFind out moreCloseOur mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.The US Secret Service has reportedly placed multiple agents on leave, including agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office, in the aftermath of an assassination attempt against Donald Trump.Their leaves comes as the agency’s internal affairs division continues to investigate how a 20-year-old gunman armed with an AR-15-style rifle was able to fire at the former president during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13,…
Donald Trump has said he would be honoured to receive the endorsement of Robert F Kennedy Jr if the independent presidential candidate decides to drop out from the race.Mr Kennedy’s campaign said earlier this week that he would address the nation on Friday 23 August in Arizona, where he will talk about “the present historical moment and his path forward.”Ahead of the announcement, Mr Trump responded to reports that RFK Jr would endorse him after dropping out of the race.“I have a lot of respect for RFK Jr, I’ve known him a long time,” he said.“There are rumours that he…
As the tourism world continues to expand, sustainable tourism is no longer optional but a necessity. Tourists are urged to assess their travels’ ecological impact on the various countries they visit. Similarly, countries have to ensure that their policies and legal frameworks are robust enough to withstand the booming tourism industry.The future of sustainable tourism in South Africa is jeopardised by numerous threats, emphasising the urgent need for legal frameworks. These threats include (but are not limited to) trophy and irresponsible hunting; township tourism which fails to focus on local development; waste management; unfair trade for local businesses; environmental preservation;…
” This is not merely an issue of bureaucracy; it is a failure of monumental proportions with implications for all citizens.” – Willie Aucamp MP Please find attached English and Afrikaans soundbites by Willie Aucamp MP. The admission from Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) that it allowed serious flaws to enter the 2022 Census data, is a national scandal that strikes at the heart of our socio-economic planning. Census 2022’s integrity has been compromised to such an extent that data related to income, employment, mortality and fertility will not be put in public domain even after the Census cost South Africa…
Monday, August 19, 2024 An alleged kidnapping ringleader and suspect linked to a R300 million drug bust has been intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport.The 40-year-old Zambian national was intercepted as he arrived in the country on Sunday morning.“Police have been keeping a close watch on the suspect’s movement. The suspect is believed to be one of the ringleaders behind a kidnapping for ransom syndicate targeting businessmen in South Africa,” said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement.He is specifically linked to the kidnapping of a 63-year-old businessman who was kidnapped in Helderkruin, Roodepoort in July. He was rescued…
South Africa’s President Signs Electricity Regulation Bill into Law Energy Capital & Power error: Content is protected !! To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday preside over the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Presidential Health Compact is an initiative established by President Ramaphosa in 2019. It is a framework of cooperation between critical sectors in South Africa that significantly influences good health outcomes. According to the Presidency, it also monitors and evaluates components where roles and responsibilities are assigned to various stakeholders to support the strengthening of health systems and preparation for implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI). READ | President Ramaphosa to officiate signing of the Presidential Health Compact…
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today (20 August 2024). This article was originally published by a businesstech.co.za . Read the Original article here. .
A herd of elephants on the Limpopo River in northern Kruger national Park. (Lerato Sejake/SNL24). South Africans will get to access most national parks for free, for one week in September, including the Kruger National Park.National Parks Week will kick off from 9 September and run to 13 September. It will be extended to the weekend of 14 and 15 September at selected national parks. “During this period, free access is granted to most of the 21 national parks under the management of South African National Parks,” SanParks said in a statement.The free access does not include accommodation facilities and other…