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On the night she was crowned Miss SA, Lalela Mswane made sure that Buhle was tucked safely in bed with her — all 517g of the pageant's premium sterling silver and fine-cut cubic zirconia crown.

And gains Greystone Kids Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7. How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word beautiful. Ages 4–8. Lit...

Several categories of crime are on the decrease nationally, but the Eastern Cape received a special mention from police minister Bheki Cele on Friday — for all the wrong reasons.

PODCAST | Remembering the first night of lockdown 05 March 2021 - 06:35 By Paige Muller A policeman threatens a man in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, during the crackdown on people infringing the lockdown regulations. Image: Alaister Russell Exactly a year ago today SA found out that Covid-19 had landed on our shores for the first time. Three weeks later SA experienced its very first night of lockdown. In the below podcast we revisit those first nights of chaos and confusion...

In this episode of 'Boots on the Ground', we relive some of the most memorable moments from the pandemic - moments we ought not to forget, as we continue to wage war against Covid-19.

*After getting his start on the popular ’70s sitcom “The Jeffersons,” Ernest Lee Thomas would evolve into one of the more well-known actors of his generation. His roles have transcended time. Old schoolers are familiar with his popular Raj character on “What’s Happening!!” and “What’s Happening Now!!,” while millennials are more familiar with his work on “Everybody Hates Chris” as flirty funeral director Mr. Omar. Thomas got his big break as Ronnie Walker on “The Jeffer...

Terrance Quaites, or “ TQ”, burst onto the scene with an edgy look suited more for a rapper than a vocalist. However, his first hit “Westside” from his “They Never Saw Me Coming” album showed off his vocals and range on the R&B front. He found success as a singer and as a songwriter. He’s penned records for the likes of, Dru Hill, NSYNC, Jagged Edge, Lil Wayne, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and many others. As an artist, he has released nearly a dozen albums while enjoying worldwide accla...

Seeking A Place ‘Where No One Knew Me,’ Baby Storme Became A Star Seeking A Place ‘Where No One Knew Me,’ Baby Storme Became A Star The Chinese video app TikTok has exploded in popularity since the pandemic began. With hours of extra time on their hands, many users have turned to the app for diversion, recording 60-second dances to tracks by their favorite artists. Others have used it as a form of expression, whether to vent or to perform music of their own. New York’s Baby Storme at ...

*In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Christian Okoye punished defenses while playing running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. Teammate Irv Eatman appropriately labeled him “The Nigerian Nightmare” — a nickname that rang true for opposing defenses. Okoye was a big back who could run around you or through you; he led the NFL in rushing yards in 1989. He was hard to bring down and seldom was he tackled by a single defender. Breaking arm tackles while scurrying into the end z...

Jean Lephare And DeeLow Diamond Man Create Beats For The Masters Jean Lephare And DeeLow Diamond Man Create Beats For The Masters Comments Off on Jean Lephare And DeeLow Diamond Man Create Beats For The Masters Next Sunday, Feb. 7, Leonard Fournette and Tyrann Mathieu will represent their respective teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defending Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, in Super Bowl LV. As Louisiana natives and LSU alumni, they will also have “The Boot” on their backs. I...