Tag: South Africa
South African expat issues public warning over crime
A well-known east Auckland resident is publicly issuing a warning about New Zealand’s escalating crime situation, which he says reminds him of the troubled...
‘Government must honour the will of the people’
A local candidate in this year's general election wants New Zealand to end its participation in international bodies including the United Nations.
John Armstrong is...
Burglary victims left ‘devastated’ after thief swipes medals, jewellery
A wedding ring and military medals are among the precious items stolen from an east Auckland house during a brazen daylight burglary.
Police are investigating...
Adopt a Nan or Pop
A local woman has been inspired to start a group committed to visiting elderly in retirement villages and aged care facilities.
Annebelle Fourie, 32, moved...
ABs prep to tackle northeners
By Ivan Agnew, award-winning sports writer
Nine wins in 10 tests this year is an All Blacks record not to be sneezed at in...
Tough but no flair
By award-winning sports writer Ivan Agnew
The Springboks remain as tough as teak in the rugby world but their lack of imagination and flair...
Young guns fire rockets
The huge gains made by relative new caps has been the most pleasing feature of the All Blacks’ progress this year as they head...
Shining light into the despair
South Africans in east Auckland came together at Eastern Beach to show support for their families and friends in their home country.
On Sunday July...
Violence and looting: ‘We fear for our families’
An east Auckland local fears for her family’s safety in South Africa as the country faces its worst unrest in decades.
On June 29, former...
Springboks kings of world rugby jungle
With Siya Kolisi proudly holding aloft the Webb Ellis Cup, it was the Springboks who bellowed their victorious king of the rugby jungle roar...
Teachers’ residency rejected due to low pay
Two local beginner teachers have had their residency application rejected because their starting salary is too low.
Chané and Chris van Tonder, both qualified teachers,...