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SummaryTwo social media influencers, Te Rawhitiroa Bosch and Paaka Davis, have not complied with Government orders to cease promoting overseas casinos online, despite the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) enforcing a crackdown on such practices. Bosch, who values integrity over money, stated he will not advertise gambling, while Davis has turned down a $5000 offer for a gambling post. Along with Makaia Carr, they urge others to reject similar advertising offers, collectively boasting over 800,000...

The Special Investigating Unit rejected a legal opinion that aimed to legitimize a controversial R18.6 million Covid-19 cleaning tender. This tender, if accepted, could have led to the dismissal of Helen Botes, the acting chief operations officer of the City of Johannesburg. The rejection underscores the ongoing scrutiny and challenges surrounding the management of Covid-19 related contracts and their implications for city officials. Full Article

Steven McIntoshCulture reporterGetty ImagesThe co-chairs of this year's Met Gala include Lewis Hamilton (pictured), Pharrell Williams and LeBron JamesThe biggest names in entertainment are gearing up to celebrate menswear and black style at Monday's Met Gala, the fashion industry's biggest night of the year. Pharrell Williams and Lewis Hamilton are among the co-chairs for this year's event, which raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The annual gala, which takes place in...

Travellers on the London Underground are advised to avoid Westminster station between 9am and 11am today due to expected crowds for VE Day events marking 80 years since Europe’s WWII victory. The main procession will start near Parliament Square and end at Buckingham Palace, featuring 1,300 Armed Forces members and a flypast from the Red Arrows. TfL recommends using Waterloo or Embankment stations to bypass crowds, with Green Park expected to be busy between 1pm...

Fremantle vice-captain Caleb Serong expressed his support for coach Justin Longmuir amid growing pressure following a significant loss to St Kilda, bringing the team's record to 4-4 this season. Serong emphasized the need for the entire playing group to buy into the game plan, acknowledging that inconsistent commitment has hindered their performance, especially on the road where they have struggled. As the team prepares for a crucial match against Collingwood, Serong called for a thorough...

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won his fourth race of 2025, beating teammate Lando Norris in an action-packed Miami Grand Prix.Oscar Piastri secured his fourth victory of the 2025 season at the Miami Grand Prix, finishing 4.6 seconds ahead of teammate Lando Norris, while George Russell of Mercedes placed third. Piastri's win marks his third consecutive triumph, having previously won in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, showcasing McLaren's dominance this season. Despite starting fourth, Piastri took the...