With the much-anticipated Budget Speech 2025 taking place on 12 March, SASSA grant increases are one of the areas that are of great interest.
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SASSA grant increases over the past five years
Ex-Springbok: ‘Race laws are alive and well in SA’
The sanction delivered to a leading sports team in SA over a transformation issue has drawn a strong response from one former Springbok.
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Man sets himself on fire outside Supreme Court building
The judiciary has confirmed an incident in which a man set himself on fire outside the Supreme Court building on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. In a statement after the incident, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said the man was saved and rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital where he is receiving treatment. “Today at about 9:30am a […]
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Terrorists take Jaffar Express hostage in Bolan with with almost 400 passengers on board
Terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express train in the Bolan district of Balochistan on Tuesday. Specifics regarding the attack and casualties have so far not been shared by the authorities. The train, which left from Quetta at 9 am for Peshawar, had approximately 400 passengers on board when it was attacked near Tunnel No. 8 between …
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Black Ops 6 Zombies Season 3 update: Release date, The Mansion map & classic Wonder Weapon leaked
Here’s everything we know about Season 3 of Black Ops 6 Zombies, including the new Mansion map and returning weapons.
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When Calls the Heart Season 13 needs to happen and this devastating storyline proves it
We’ve got no idea if When Calls the Heart Season 13 will happen yet, but Season 12 has just made an emotional plea for it to happen.
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Putin urged to unleash terrifying 7,600mph near-nuclear Oreshnik missile on Ukraine after biggest drone blitz on Moscow
MAD Vlad is under mounting pressure to use a hypersonic near-nuclear missile as a response to Ukraine’s biggest drone attack on Moscow since the start of Russia’s war.
Political yes-men pressed the tyrannical leader to unleash the notoriously devastating Oreshnik missile on Ukrainians who he said “must be crushed”.
Col-Gen Andrey Kartapolov, 61, said: “The decision is up to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief [Putin], but I think it would not be unreasonable [to launch the Oreshnik] – better yet, more than one.”
The ex-deputy defence minister and Russian MP also said that the drone attack on Moscow was a “propaganda move” by Kyiv, and was set up to “show off” before the U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia today.
The intermediate-range ballistic missile has been used by Putin before, striking Dnipro last November after Kyiv used US-made ATACMS missiles on Russian territory for the first time after gaining permission.
What is the Oreshnik?
The Oreshnik is Putin’s new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that travels at Mach 10, making interception nearly impossible.
The missile can strike targets up to 5,000 km away, covering much of Europe.
It carries up to six independently targeted warheads.
The weapon was first used in Dnipro Ukraine in November 2024, marking its battlefield debut.
It is designed to dodge missile defences with unpredictable flight paths.
The Oreshnik could be armed with nuclear warheads, increasing its strategic threat.
The missile can reach up to 4,000 degrees Celsius.
Its code name, Oreshnik, means hazel tree in Russian.
According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies the missile was derived from the RS-26, an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
The devastating Oreshnik missile can reach 7,600mph (the speed of sound, Mach 10), become up to 4,000 degrees, and carry six different warheads.
Its speed can be particularly lethal as it gives less time for Ukrainian air defence forces to intercept or react to the weapon.
It comes as Ukraine launched 337 drones toward 10 different Russian regions overnight on March 11, with 91 of them shot down over the Moscow region.
Three deaths were confirmed along with dozens of injuries, whilst multiple oil facilities were hit and a short shutdown at Moscow’s airports occurred.
Earlier today, Belarus leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko, announced that the Oreshnik system would arrive in his country imminently.
The negotiations between Ukraine and the U.S. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia come after the massive drone strikes on Moscow overnight.
President Zelensky’s top negotiator said that his country is “ready to do everything for peace”.
Andriy Yermak told reporters: “No one wants peace more than Ukrainians.
“Ukraine is ready to go for this goal because it’s what Ukrainians want the most after more than three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion.”
Ukrainian representatives are currently in talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to discuss the key minerals deal, peace terms as well as mending the US-Ukraine relationship.
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‘Britain’s cheapest home’ in picturesque village could be yours for just £1 – but would you put in an offer?
BRITAIN’S cheapest three-bedroom bungalow in a picturesque village could be yours for just £1.
However, it has been put under the hammer due to a series of large cracks around the bungalow in the village of Merlin’s Bridge, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
The property has significant structural damage, with large cracks appearing throughout, especially at the front right corner and in the garden.
The estate agent handling the auction states that the home has “suffered structural damage due to adverse ground conditions” and will require a comprehensive renovation or possibly even a complete rebuild.
For developers or those with the necessary resources, this could be an opportunity to take on a challenging but potentially rewarding project.
Inside, the bungalow offers three bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen.
However, one prospective buyer pointed out that the most concerning damage is visible from the outside, raising questions about what could be lurking beneath the surface.
The auction for the property will close on March 12, and only cash buyers are eligible, as securing a standard mortgage for this kind of property would be difficult.
This isn’t the only £1 property on the market.
In New Milton, Hampshire, another home is up for grabs at the same price.
Despite its three bedrooms, large bay windows, and stunning views over a bowling green, the property also requires substantial renovation.
The house, split into two units, includes features like a timber-style floor, a small private garden, and a garage.
But like the Welsh bungalow, it’s being sold as a redevelopment project for those willing to invest time and money into restoring it.
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People are just realising they’ve been pronouncing ‘Chupa Chups’ sweets all wrong – here’s how you really say it
CHUPA Chups lollipops are a common sight in corner shops all over the country.
But despite their popularity, it turns out that many people have been mispronouncing the name all along.
When reading the name, most people instinctively say “Chuh-pa Chups”, but according to linguists, this is incorrect.
Thankfully, the experts at online Spanish classes provider Preply have stepped in to clear things up once and for all.
It turns out that the correct pronunciation is “Choo-pa Choops”.
It may feel unnatural at first, but once you break it down, it makes perfect sense.
Chupa Chups is a Spanish brand, which means its pronunciation follows Spanish phonetics rather than English ones.
The name derives from the Spanish verb “chupar”, which means “to suck”, in reference to how the sweet is eaten.
In Spanish, “chupar” is pronounced “choo-par”, and the brand name stemmed from its shortened form, “chupa”.
As for “Chups”, while it doesn’t directly translate to anything, it follows the same phonetic pattern as “chupa,” meaning it’s also pronounced with the “choo” sound, hence, “Choo-pa Choops”.
And it’s not the only Spanish food name that people have been mispronouncing
When it comes to paella, many people say “Pae-ell-ah”, but the correct pronunciation is “Pae-ay-ah”, with the “ll” sounding like a soft “y” rather than an English “l.”
And for Churros, the proper pronunciation includes a rolled “r”, making it “Chur-rros” rather than the flat English version “choo-ros.”
Spain’s famous cured ham Jamón should be pronounced “Ha-mon”, with a soft “h” sound rather than a hard “J.”
So, next time you reach for a Chupa Chups lollypop, impress your friends by saying it the right way.
The Spanish lollipop brand was founded in 1958 by Catalonian businessman Enric Bernat, but is now owned by the Italian-Dutch multinational company Perfetti Van Melle.
He created the product after envisioning a new type of treat – one that would prevent sticky hands by putting a sweet on a stick.
Inspired by this idea, he created a round, hard candy on a wooden stick, which later evolved into the modern plastic stick.
In the early days of the company, the famed surrealist painter Salvador Dali was approached to come up with a new logo for the sweets.
The Catalan artist had found worldwide fame as a leading figure in the artistic movement and is best known for his melting clocks in The Persistence of Memory.
In 1969 though he came up with the new design which quickly became recognisable for the brand.
BBC’s programme Modern Masters: Dali said: “The result became as instantly recognisable as his melting clocks.
“Dali incorporated the Chupa Chups name into a brightly coloured daisy shape.
“Always keenly aware of branding, Dali suggested that the logo be placed on top of the lolly instead of the side so that it could always be seen intact.”
Currently, Chupa Chups sells its lollipops in more than 150 countries and offers over 100 flavours.
Facts about Chupa Chups
- Spanish Origins – Chupa Chups was created in 1958 by Spanish entrepreneur Enric Bernat.
- The Name Means “Suck” – “Chupa” comes from the Spanish verb chupar, meaning “to suck.”
- First Lollipop in Space – Astronauts took Chupa Chups on a mission to the International Space Station in 1995.
- Over 100 Flavours – Chupa Chups comes in a huge variety of flavours, including cola, strawberry, and even exotic options like mango and lychee.