Yolande Du Preez

Senior journalist and sub-editor at Africa Community Media.

Sassa beneficiaries can access payments after missed deadline

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Beneficiaries missing the Thursday March 20 deadline for Postbank black cards can still access their grants through a cardless withdrawal system, as confirmed by ...

Discover the legacy of John Wood, the 'snake man' of Sunnydale

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Join artist David Brits as he delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of his grandfather, John Wood, the legendary 'Snake Man' of Sunnydale, at the Fish Hoek ...

Seven-year-old's dream comes true thanks to Fish Hoek Lions Club

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Thanks to the Fish Hoek Lions Club's fundraising efforts, seven-year-old Iminathi Dziba had her dream day come true, meeting her favourite Disney princess, Elsa, ...

Fish Hoek’s Battledress Shellhole commemorates 80 years of service

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Join Fish Hoek’s Battledress Shellhole as it commemorates 80 years of honouring local heroes and fostering community spirit.

Workshops nurture family health and nutrition in Ocean View

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Workshops hosted by the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) at the Ocean View Library focused on health and nutrition.

Mall hosts art exhibition in aid of Breadline Africa

Yolande Du Preez|Updated

Longbeach Mall will host an art exhibition in aid of local non-profit, Breadline Africa.

India and EU to finalise free trade agreement by year-end

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India aims to finalise a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year, focusing on mutual benefits and strategic partnerships.

TikTok to invest $8. 8 bn in Thailand over five years

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The social media platform owned by China's ByteDance is the latest in a string of big tech names to announce major spending projects in the kingdom, after Amazon, ...

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 first time since November

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The unit saw an eye-watering rally after Donald Trump's election victory in November after he promised on the campaign trail to free up regulations surrounding digital ...

Trump says China to face added 10% tariff starting in March

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Following reporters' questions on whether he planned to proceed on the tariffs next week, Trump wrote on social media Thursday that until the problem of fentanyl ...

Legendary Irish trio to retire at end of Six Nations

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Three Irish rugby stalwarts - record holder Cian Healy, captain Peter O'Mahony and centurion Conor Murray - have announced their international retirement following ...

Hamas calls on Israel to start talks for next phase of truce

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Hamas has transferred four Israeli hostage bodies to Israel, securing the release of nearly 600 Palestinian prisoners.

Amazon unveils its first quantum computing chip

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Developed by the AWS Center for Quantum Computing at the California Institute of Technology, the new chip can reduce the costs of implementing quantum error correction ...

Zelenskyy invited to special EU Ukraine summit next week

Yolande Du Preez|Published

The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations. ...

European Union designed to ‘screw’ America, Donald Trump says as he announces 25% tariffs

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Asian markets fluctuated on Thursday as investors tried to assess US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo.

Vietnam jails leading journalist over Facebook posts

Yolande Du Preez|Published

A Vietnamese court has sentenced independent journalist Huy Duc to 30 months in prison for Facebook posts criticising the government, highlighting the ongoing crackdown ...

Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years

Yolande Du Preez|Published

An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first US fatality from the disease in nearly a decade, as health officials warn of a growing outbreak ...

Mauritius Airport shut down due to Cyclone Garance alert

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Mauritius International Airport has been closed following a class 3 cyclone alert as Cyclone Garance approaches the island.

EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Trump's month back in the White House has been marked by soaring friction between Washington and its European allies.

Liverpool extend Premier League lead with victory over Newcastle; Man United triumphs over Ipswich

Yolande Du Preez|Published

With suspended boss Arne Slot watching from the Anfield stands, Liverpool opened up a massive 13-point lead over second-placed Arsenal thanks to goals from Dominik ...

With her dreds and nose ring - meet Oslo's new bishop

Yolande Du Preez|Published

The day before she was ordained the Bishop of Oslo in the presence of Norway's king, Sunniva Gylver stretched out barefoot in front of the altar, leading a service ...

Triumphant Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

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In a stunning Champions Trophy upset, Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran smashed a record-breaking 177 while Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul sealed a dramatic eight-run ...

Russia, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul on Thursday

Yolande Du Preez|Published

Russian and US officials are set to meet in Istanbul for crucial embassy-related talks, marking a dramatic shift in relations under Trump's renewed presidency.

Under pressure, EU to take axe to green rules

Yolande Du Preez|Published

The issue has taken on acute urgency with US President Donald Trump pushing an America First strategy that risks a trade war with the EU.

Israelis mass for funeral of Bibas hostages killed in Gaza

Yolande Du Preez|Published

In a heart-wrenching display of national mourning, thousands of Israelis gathered with flags and orange balloons to farewell Shiri Bibas and her young sons Kfir ...

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