Poelano Malema

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Should tobacco products be banned?

3 weeks ago | ecr.co.za | Poelano Malema

Many of us have been exposed to the harmful effects of tobacco, either through smoking or being near someone who is smoking. An estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide use tobacco products, according to the World Health Organization. The organisation adds that 'every year, more than 8 million people die from tobacco use'. Many people start to smoke during the adolescent age due to curiosity or social influence. Many teens see smoking as something cool to engage in.
Pythons assist thieves in petrol station robbery

3 weeks ago | ecr.co.za | Poelano Malema

These shoplifters used unusual tactics to distract a cashier!CCTV footage from a Citgo store in Madison County, Tennessee, posted by 731 Crime Stoppers, shows thieves using an odd method to rob a petrol station. In the footage, one of the suspects holds a curled-up ball python on the till, and the woman he is with strokes it. Then, the man places it on the counter while the woman appears to talk to someone off-camera. Another python is brought and placed on the counter before the video cuts.
Experience Korea in Pretoria at the Korean Cultural Centre

2 months ago | jacarandafm.com | Poelano Malema

Exhibition HallsThe venue has an exhibition hall where visitors can experience special exhibitions of Korean culture. There are several masterpieces made by Korean artists. The exhibitions serve as history or cultural lessons. LibraryThe library has a collection of books that tell Korean stories. Korean authors mostly write them, and you will also find English-translated books. Visitors can find Korean novels, children’s books and textbooks that will teach you the language.
Billboard names top album of the 21st century

Jan 10, 2025 | jacarandafm.com | Poelano Malema

Billboard's top album of the 21st century has just been released! Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous: The Double' album has been announced as the top album of the first 25 years of the 21st century. This is according to a Billboard publication on January 9.
John Mayer sympathises with LA fire victims

Jan 10, 2025 | jacarandafm.com | Poelano Malema

As of January 10, the death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 10, reports the BBC. The fires continue to make headlines all over the world, with many people taking to social media to share how their lives have been affected. Countless celebrities have also shared how the fires destroyed their homes. On Thursday, John Mayer took to Instagram to share the most valuable thing he owns—a folder of photos of my father.
Taylor Swift is Billboard’s top artist of the 21st century

Jan 10, 2025 | ecr.co.za | Poelano Malema

The multi-award-winning artist has just been named No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century list. Billboard made the announcement on Wednesday. 'Taylor Swift reigns as the No. 1 artist on Billboard’s recap of the first 25 years of the 21st century, leading Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart, based on performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from the start of 2000 through the end of 2024.
John Mayer on LA fires: "This is truly devastating"

Jan 10, 2025 | ecr.co.za | Poelano Malema

John Mayer is the latest celebrity to publicly talk about the devastating effect of the Los Angeles fires. The singer and guitarist shared a very personal item he has, expressing how devastating it would be to lose something like that in a fire. He shared a folder containing photos of his father on Instagram, explaining that it contains images of all the milestones in his father's life. "This is the most valuable thing I own.
Minister clarifies latest report about green ID books

Jan 10, 2025 | ecr.co.za | Poelano Malema

South Africans with green ID books were told their identity documents would become valid by December 2025. Several publications quoted Home Affairs' Deputy Minister, Njabulo Nzuza, as saying, "Very soon before the end of the year, we anticipate that we will have stopped issuing out green barcoded IDs.”However, according to the department, the minister was misquoted. The Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, took to social media to clarify the report.
John Mayer on losing 'most valuable thing' in LA fires

Jan 9, 2025 | jacarandafm.com | Poelano Malema

As of January 10, the death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 10, reports the BBC. The fires continue to make headlines all over the world, with many people taking to social media to share how their lives have been affected. Countless celebrities have also shared how their homes were destroyed by the fires. On Thursday, John Mayer took to Instagram to share how he lost the most valuable thing he owns. He shared a photo of a file folder containing photos of his 97-year-old father.
Will green ID books become invalid in December 2025?

Jan 9, 2025 | jacarandafm.com | Poelano Malema

Close to 17 million South Africans still carry around the green ID book. Early this week, several publications reported that the green ID book would be phased out by December 2025. However, Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, says the reports are incorrect.