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Daily news update: Ramaphosa tender allegations, Lufuno and Prince Philip laid to rest, Lewis claims 99th career pole
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President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS
‘We live in a very sad society’ – Lufuno Mavhunga laid to rest
“We have failed Lufuno. All of us. We must not think that depression is not real.”
These were the words of Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, at the funeral service of Lufuno Mavhunga, a Grade 10 pupil who was bullied and beaten by two pupils.
Prince Philip laid to rest
Well-wishers add flowers to the tributes outside Buckingham Palace in central London, on April 11, 2021, two days after the death of Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99. – The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, will take place next week, Buckingham Palace said on April 10 , announcing a stripped-back ceremony due to coronavirus restrictions. The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully on April 9 just two months short of his 100th birthday, triggering eight days of national mourning. (Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP)
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday bid farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, at a royal funeral like no other, restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 at age 99, was interred in the Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after a 50-minute service attended by just 30 guests.
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 17 April 2021
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Ramaphosa denies Shanduka ‘dubious tender’ allegations
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS
President Cyril Ramaphosa says recent media reports of a complaint of corruption against him that has been reportedly been made at the Sandton police station are false.
This after it was alleged that the Free State Department of Education gave his former company a “dubious tender” for the construction of a school.
Lewis Hamilton earns 99th career pole
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Picture: Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton claimed his 99th career pole position in qualifying Saturday for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez starting alongside the seven-time world champion’s Mercedes at Imola.
Max Verstappen, runner-up to Hamilton at the season-opening race in Bahrain last month, will begin third on the grid in the other Red Bull as the top three were separated by less than one-tenth of a second.
5 amazing Joburg hotels for last-minute bookings
Houghton Hotel at night
Johannesburg offers many city getaways, and some are located closer than most people think. These are five hotels where you can book a sneaky last-minute for a getaway.
Chippa United edge Pretoria Callies to reach first ever Cup final
Sandile Mthethwa of Chippa United celebrates goal with teammates during the 2021 Nedbank Cup semifinal match against Pretoria Callies at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, on Saturday (Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix)
A second half goal by defender Sandile Mthethwa was enough to give Chippa United a 1-0 win over Pretoria Callies in the Nedbank Cup semi-final clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Mthethwa pounced on a loose ball inside the Callies box in the 63rd minute to book the Chilli Boys their first ever cup final.
