Spinning is a recognized motorsport in South Africa since an event in 2012 but it is being practised for a long time before that.It involves what is generally understood as drifting.The drivers are now given Official Motorsport Licenses for Spinning in SA.This video captures the best of spinning involving a Toyota Etios in South Africa. Now, spinning (or drifting) cars is an age-old practice in SA. In fact, there was a negative connotation attached to it for the longest time. Criminals used to drive like this after stealing cars. This was a general perception, and even the truth in some…
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Emma Sidi: ‘There were moments when you’re laughing and then you actually gasp a little bit’ (The Other Richard)Ask a young Emma Sidi which comedian had the “perfect career” she one day hoped to emulate, and she’d name a little-known sitcom actor best known for comedies like Green Wing and Peep Show. “I remember saying Olivia Colman,” she tells me with a laugh. “I was saying that in a particularly realistic and humble way, and them being like, ‘Olivia Colman? Who’s Olivia Colman?’ ‘She’s this comedy actress and she just does TV but I just think she’s fantastic.’ And they’re…
Cancer survivor gives back through toy drive at Lurie Children’s Hospital Lots of people love to give around the holidays, but oftentimes the need lasts all year round. That’s true for kids battling cancer and their care teams who rely on the toy stash at Lurie Children’s Hospital to keep patients spirits bright – no matter the season. CHICAGO – A woman who battled cancer just a few years ago is collecting toys for kids at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Devon Neubauer says she had some idea of what being hospitalized entailed because she was an adult when she was admitted.…
The summit adds that these topics will be discussed, debated and unpacked on Wednesday, 8 March 2023 (International Women’s Day) at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa.”This summit has always been a space to further existing discussions around women — whether in business, society, sports, technology, civil society, government, or the arts. It’s also a place to ignite important conversations around topics that have yet to be unpacked,” says Renuka Methil, managing editor, FORBES AFRICA.”We’re excited to announce a few of the panel topics that audiences can look forward to at the next instalment,” Methil adds. “Visionaries from Africa and…
by NJ AYUKJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – IN late 2019, Africa Oil Corp. President and CEO Keith Hill told Petroleum Economist that, given Africa’s unproven oil and gas basins, the continent was probably “the greatest frontier,” with outstanding opportunities for exploration, production, and development companies, including independents. Three years later, Hill remains bullish about Africa, and Canada-headquartered Africa Oil Corp. is driving oil and gas exploration here. The company is part of a growing trend we’re seeing: independent oil and gas companies that recognize the tremendous promise of our underexplored continent and are finding ways to thrive here — and make…
University of Arizona students now have a bigger playground to create multimedia content. The University of Arizona launched a new production studio on campus called the Digital Futures Bilingual Studio, at 811 N. Euclid Ave., a space that used to serve as the UA’s Visitor Center. The studio is open to students who want to grow their skills in video and audio production, offering a variety of equipment, green screen video and podcast rooms. “Other students can get an opportunity to show their initiative and their creativity,” said Jordan Chin, a senior journalism student who works at the Digital Futures…
Live on Kickstarter, DIPONGO is on a mission to awaken children’s creativity through the intelligent use of screens. Paris, France – December 28, 2022 — DIPONGO, the all-new interactive storytelling experience where stories are brought to life from the screen to the real-world, is live on global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and raising funds to bring the project to life. It is estimated that 70% of children spend upwards of 2-3 passive hours per day in front a screen between video games, apps, shows and movies. All this passive watching is causing children to lose their innate creativity; a key skill…
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature118th over: Australia 491-7 (Carey 70, Green 18) More singles from the spinner. 117th over: Australia 489-7 (Carey 69, Green 17) Down the ground goes Carey, a lofted off drive from Rabada for four. Nice shot, it takes him to his second highest score in Tests. His best so far is 93.116th over: Australia 485-7 (Carey 65, Green 17) Carey keeps trying to work Maharaj to the leg side and eventually succeeds, driving off the back foot wide of mid on.Updated at 21.28 EST115th over: Australia 484-7 (Carey 64, Green…
Bad Bunny brought smiles to people’s faces days after Christmas. The 28-year-old artist, along with his Good Bunny Foundation, held a gift drive called Bonita Tradición at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente Walker in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Dec. 27. Bad Bunny and volunteers helped hand out thousands of gifts to the community. “The distribution of gifts was a success!” the Good Bunny Foundation wrote in Spanish on Instagram alongside photos from the event, adding that it was a magical day.The “Me Porto Bonito” singer was seen posing with fans of all ages who waited to get their gifts and…
NEW ORLEANS – The Alabama Crimson Tide is in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl matchup against Kansas State, but for a few hours Tuesday afternoon, it was about more than football. Straight after practice in the Caesars Superdome, Nick Saban and a group of Crimson Tide players bussed over to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and spent nearly an hour with patients from the hospital, their families and the hospital’s staff and healthcare workers. “These kids are great,” senior safety Jordan Battle said. “They’re inspirations to all of us. It’s no better thing than to come out here and spend some…