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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A-LISTERS | Wild West, Mzansi-style, at the Durban July
The 130th Hollywoodbets Durban July embraced a “Wild West, Mzansi style” theme, drawing over 40,000 attendees and celebrities in cowboy-inspired fashion to Greyville Racecourse for Africa’s richest horse race.
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· Jun 29, 2026
South Africa: Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026
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The Namibian
· Jul 1, 2026
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Durban’s boast is that it’s “the warmest place to be” and given its location astride the temperate Indian Ocean as well as its friendly mix of creeds and cultures, the brag is one that is pleasantly proven. While Cape Town is known as South Africa’s premier beach destination, Durban is KwaZulu-Natal’s unsung seaside hero where [] The post Let’s Do Durban! appeared first on The Namibian.
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· Jun 25, 2026
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All of the flavours of Nashville style hot fried chicken sandwiches in quick and easy burgers! Burgers are a favourite summer food and it’s always fun to incorporate tasty flavours into them! These nashville hot fried chicken sandwich inspired burgers are a tasty option! These chicken burgers take the spicy seasoning that would be mixed... Read On The post Nashville Hot Chicken Burgers appeared first on Closet Cooking.
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 8, 2026
Velez-Malaga’s old town comes alive this summer with flamenco, wine and the wild west
Velez-Malaga’s beautiful historic quarter are bringing two very different magical evenings to the area this summer, as the town hall []
The West Australian
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Related coverage for "A-LISTERS | Wild West, Mzansi-style, at the Durban July": AllAfrica — South Africa: Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026. The Namibian — Let’s Do Durban!. Bon Appétit — Mapping a Barbecue Sauce Trail Through the Carolinas. Closet Cooking — Nashville Hot Chicken Burgers. Euro Weekly News — Velez-Malaga’s old town comes alive this summer with flamenco, wine and the wild west. The West Australian — Culinary adventure in Cape Town