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The first-ever opening ceremony held outside a stadium -- on the River Seine -- had to battle driving rain that cast a ...
27/07/2024

The first-ever opening ceremony held outside a stadium -- on the River Seine -- had to battle driving rain that cast a pallid gloom over the City of Light.

Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist.

To make matters worse, SAMA said her hijacked car – which has since been recovered – initially drove past security unche...
27/07/2024

To make matters worse, SAMA said her hijacked car – which has since been recovered – initially drove past security unchecked.

The South African Medical Association has voiced its concern following a recent incident at Dora Nginza hospital in Gqeberha where an intern doctor was allegedly held at gun point in the maternity parking lot.

27/07/2024

French rail officials warned of travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the weekend after saboteurs following a meticulous plan paralysed much of the train network Friday as the Olympic Games started.

The Johannesburg Magistrates Court found Alexi Bizos guilty of assaulting his wife Monique van Oosterhout more than nine...
26/07/2024

The Johannesburg Magistrates Court found Alexi Bizos guilty of assaulting his wife Monique van Oosterhout more than nine years ago in their home in Johannesburg.

The son of late human rights lawyer Advocate George Bizos was convicted of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The Johannesburg Magistrates Court found Alexi Bizos guilty of assaulting his wife Monique Oosterhout more than nine years ago in their home in Johannesburg.

26/07/2024

A health care provider who makes artificial limbs for people with disabilities handed himself over to police this week in connection with an investigation on allegations of RAF fraud. Spokesperson for the Hawks in the Eastern Cape Yolisa Mgolodela says 37-year-old prosthetist, Ruan Lundt appeared br...

he attacks were launched as Paris was under heavy security ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, with 30...
26/07/2024

he attacks were launched as Paris was under heavy security ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, with 300,000 spectators and an audience of VIPs expected at the event.

France's high-speed rail network was hit by

26/07/2024

A high ranking officer in the Eastern Cape Department of Health has been killed in a head-on collision involving a truck and his bakkie.

Two days ago, three criminal suspects were also killed in a shootout in KZN while in May six suspects were also fatally ...
26/07/2024

Two days ago, three criminal suspects were also killed in a shootout in KZN while in May six suspects were also fatally wounded in a gunfight with police.

Kwazulu Natal police said three suspects who were wanted for at least ten cases of murder were fatally wounded in a shootout with police on Friday.

A key factor for successfully establishing and operating special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial parks is access to...
26/07/2024

A key factor for successfully establishing and operating special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial parks is access to fast, reliable, and cost-effective telecommunications systems and services for investors.

The Coega Development Corporation has announced significant advancements in the Wild Coast Industrial Park project.

About 45,000 police and paramilitary officers will be on duty, along with 10,000 soldiers and 20,000 private security gu...
26/07/2024

About 45,000 police and paramilitary officers will be on duty, along with 10,000 soldiers and 20,000 private security guards.

French security forces have mounted a colossal operation to prevent an incident ruining the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the river Seine on Friday evening.

Coach Phillip Snyman said he had a good feeling about the ability of the players selected to travel to the world showpie...
26/07/2024

Coach Phillip Snyman said he had a good feeling about the ability of the players selected to travel to the world showpiece.

Blitzboks upset New Zealand to book a semi-final spot against host Fance at the Paris Olympics.

President Ramaphosa said he appreciates the confidence expressed by the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of polit...
26/07/2024

President Ramaphosa said he appreciates the confidence expressed by the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of political parties in the suitability of the incoming Chief Justice,

Justice Mandisa Maya welcomed as the country's new Chief Justice

The clampdown on the scam accounts came days after Nigerian authorities fined the Facebook parent company for "multiple ...
25/07/2024

The clampdown on the scam accounts came days after Nigerian authorities fined the Facebook parent company for "multiple and repeated" data violations.

A Homeland Security Investigation between October 2021 and March 2023 received 13,000 reports of financial sextortion involving 12,600 minors, mostly boys, in the United States.

Kodwa has already stepped aside as a member of the National Working Committee and National Executive Committee of the AN...
25/07/2024

Kodwa has already stepped aside as a member of the National Working Committee and National Executive Committee of the ANC.

Kodwa is facing corruption charges amid allegations that he influenced the awarding of the contracts during his time as ANC spokesperson between April 2015 and February 2016.

A cold front is expected to affect the Eastern Cape on Saturday and Sunday. The public and small stock farmers are advis...
25/07/2024

A cold front is expected to affect the Eastern Cape on Saturday and Sunday. The public and small stock farmers are advised that very cold conditions, snow, damaging winds and waves can be expected.

North-West Dragons fast bowler Migael Pretorius has been named as replacement for the George Coetzee.
25/07/2024

North-West Dragons fast bowler Migael Pretorius has been named as replacement for the George Coetzee.

Proteas men’s fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of next month’s two-match Test series against West Indies due to injury.

Scuffles with police broke out as officers, who at times deployed pepper spray, kept protesters away from the seat of th...
25/07/2024

Scuffles with police broke out as officers, who at times deployed pepper spray, kept protesters away from the seat of the US Congress.

Relations between Washington and Israel have strained as the civilian death toll in Gaza has grown, leading to protests in the United States and criticism from President Joe Biden, although little has changed in the way of US military support.

The new lawyers, Dinana Reid Inc, are in the process of filing a high court application regarding Bester’s access to his...
25/07/2024

The new lawyers, Dinana Reid Inc, are in the process of filing a high court application regarding Bester’s access to his lawyers while in prison.

Convicted ra**st and murderer Thabo Bester, currently on trial for escaping from prison, has appointed new lawyers. His previous lawyers had withdrawn because they had not received legal instructions.

25/07/2024

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday, a day after acknowledging the agency had failed in its mission to prevent the assassination attem

Acting magistrate Tiffany Potts said she would rule on the bail application on 7 August.
25/07/2024

Acting magistrate Tiffany Potts said she would rule on the bail application on 7 August.

The men who allegedly shot and wounded Kouga DA councillor, Jaques Alexander, will have to wait another two weeks to know if they will get bail

SAPS said seven female and eight male officers were selected from all nine provinces and each boast more than 10 years’ ...
25/07/2024

SAPS said seven female and eight male officers were selected from all nine provinces and each boast more than 10 years’ experience in the Public Order Police Unit.

The South African Police Service has deployed 15 officers from the Public Order Police Unit to assist with policing duties at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“It’s so surreal! As designers we all dream of being a luxury fashion space, in Paris, so this was a dream come true,” ...
24/07/2024

“It’s so surreal! As designers we all dream of being a luxury fashion space, in Paris, so this was a dream come true,” said Peteni.

Nelson Mandela Bay designer Gugu Peteni has earned a stylish seat at the exclusive fashion table after winning an award at Paris Haute Couture Week in June.

State Prosecutor Benedict Wilson called his first witness to testify on Wednesday.
24/07/2024

State Prosecutor Benedict Wilson called his first witness to testify on Wednesday.

Warrant officer Leon Eksteen on Wednesday testified how police had intercepted two shipping containers and confiscated abalone which had been destined for the Asian markets.

"We're always ready in this business," a Parisian dealer told AFP.
24/07/2024

"We're always ready in this business," a Parisian dealer told AFP.

In the run-up to the Games, dealers have been updating their clients on feeds with what to expect during the competition that opens Friday and runs through August 11.

24/07/2024

The officer who formed a task team to investigate the deaths of 21 young people at the Enyobeni Tavern made a recommendation that the owners, along with their bouncer, be charged with culpable homicide.

Advocates say this brings financial freedom but cryptocurrencies can be very volatile.
24/07/2024

Advocates say this brings financial freedom but cryptocurrencies can be very volatile.

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said Wednesday its European dealers will start accepting cryptocurrency, following a similar move in the United States.

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A fire broke out on the third floor of the "Brown Flats" in Sidwell, Gqeberha on Friday. We are still waiting for feedback from SAPS on the suspected cause of the fire and if there were any injuries or deaths. #AlgoaFMNews

Gqeberha businessman kidnapped opposite Livingstone Hospital on Friday 19.07.24

Just in: There was an armed robbery at DSTV's premises at Newton Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday afternoon. PLEASE NOTE this video might upset sensitive viewers. We have reached out to SAPS for comment. Video supplied.

Barkly Pass, on the R58 between Barkly East and Lady Grey is closed to traffic due to a heavy snowfall. Other passes are being monitored and are slippery and dangerous. Pls drive with caution. #ECSnow #AlgoaFMNews

A truck driver and his colleagues came under fire on Rocklands Road on Monday, shortly after police dispersed protestors. Read the story here: https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/gunshots-fired-at-truck-driver-on-rocklands-road

A Gqeberha family has launched a search for their beloved 11-week-old Beagle, Max, who was seemingly snatched from their family home in Parsons Ridge on Wednesday. https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/bay-cops-on-hunt-for-dog-snatcher-family-distraught

Natasha Nell stole R4.8m from the Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic. She wept in the dock when she was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Read the full story here: https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/humansdorp-woman-jailed-for-15-years-for-stealing-r4-8m-from-employer

Kariega flood victim
Kariega flood victim

Kariega flood victim speaks of night of terror and failed promises. Algoa FM News spoke to Noleen Tarantaal who related how her daughter's birthday party was marred by the torrential rain which destroyed the home of her mother, Bernadette Rademeyer, in Westhill. https://www.algoafm.co.za/local/kariega-family-recounts-horror-as-floodwater-destroys-home

#NMBFloods Matanzima road in Kariega is still closed after a bridge collapsed during the heavy rains over the weekend. The Minister of Human Settlements and the Premier of the Eastern Cape are doing an oversight visit on Wednesday to assess the damage in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.

Drone footage at 15h05 on Monday of Tiryvill Dam from operator Francois Vermaak, from Daniel Pienaar Technical High School. His footage will be used for analysis.

Kariega fire station damage
Kariega fire station damage

The Kariega Fire Station was damaged by heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday. (Video: Phiwokhule Mothemela)

Heavy downpour floods roads in Kariega
Heavy downpour floods roads in Kariega

Road flooded in Kariega as heavy rain continues to lash the Eastern Cape. (Video: Atlas Security)

This is Gabriel Guambe, the man who was rescued from the #GeorgeBuildingCollapse after 6 days under the rubble. It's an absolute miracle. He hardly has a scratch on his body and in good spirits @AlgoaFM

A rescue worker, Bonita Conrad, who helped to retrieve a survivor in George on Saturday gives a first hand account of what happened.

BREAKING NEWS: Rescue workers have freed the survivor from the George building collapse. He asked for more water and appears to be in good shape. He is on his way to hospital as people are overcome with emotion.

Breaking news: The man found alive under the rubble at the George building collapse told rescuers that he has weight on his legs. He has been given water and oxygen as a miracle is unfolding at the site.

Rescue operations are continuing in George where a building under construction collapsed on Monday. Five people are confirmed dead while 49 are still unaccounted for. Video: Supplied #AlgoaFMNews #GeorgeBuildingCollapse

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