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French beauty giant L'Occitane dives as go-private talks called off
Shares in French beauty brand L'Occitane plunged by a record of almost 30 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday after its chairman called off talks on taking the firm private. Bloomberg News reported in July that chairman Reinold Geiger was studying options for taking the brand private, using a holding company that owned more than 70 percent of its shares.
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane tells President Cyril Ramaphosa she's going back to work
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of her intention to get back to work. She says her suspension has lapsed.
AFP Fact Check: Fukushima wastewater release spawns misinformation
Japan's release of wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has unleashed a wave of misinformation, with AFP debunking false claims of a radioactive Pacific Ocean that have been viewed millions of times. From mutated monsters to a looming aquatic armageddon, AFP Fact Check has debunked some of the most widely proliferated claims arising from Japan's wastewater release.
Durban mother surprises 7-year-old son with birthday cake at school in touching viral TikTok video
A woman surprised her son in a TikTok video when she took a superhero cake to him at school. The video went viral and people were touched by its sweetness.
Billions pledged for green development at Africa climate talks
The UAE pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa on Tuesday at a landmark climate summit aimed to showcase the continent's potential as a green powerhouse. And on Tuesday, the conference saw its most significant pledge so far, with $4.5 billion announced by the United Arab Emirates, which will also host the COP28 summit in Dubai in November-December.
Maimane slams Ramokgopa for 'ZANU-PF tactics' after dancing video goes viral as SA enters stage 6 loadshedding
BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane issued heavy criticism against Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the loadshedding crisis in South Africa hits Stage 6.
Mzansi domestic worker shares lemon juice and cloves weight loss tip, viral TikTok video has SA buzzing
Mzansi’s wonderful housekeeping expert Mbali Nhlapho dropped an affordable and natural weight loss tip that SA people are all over with summer approaching.
Helen Suzman Foundation receives backlash over court bid to stop Home Affairs from deporting ZEP holders
The Helen Suzman Foundation approached the Pretoria High Court to stop the Department of Home Affairs from mass deporting Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders.
Sjava surpasses 1 million followers on Spotify, fans praise musician for achieving huge career milestone
Music sensation Sjava hit a huge career milestone as he scored one million followers on Spotify. He also gained 42.61 million streams for his 'Isibuko' album.
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