… Philadelphia’s Paul George had 15 points in the first quarter alone, as his side led by 12 against a Knicks side missing the injured OG Anunoby. …
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- May 2026
… Paul George added 23, and 2023 Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid poured in another 19, plus 10 rebounds and eight assists. …
T Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs- April 2026
… They were leap-frogged by the Philadelphia 76ers, who eased past the Washington Wizards 153-131, with Paul George pouring in 39 points. …
Wemby rampant again as Spurs rack up 10th straight win- February 2026
… The scandal coincided with Steenhuisen getting Ramaphosa to sack Environment Minister Dion George, then the DA’s federal finance chair. …
How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest party… However, he faced an ongoing DA investigation over “bringing the party into disrepute” and recently faced multiple controversies, including his removal of former DA finance head Dion George as environment minister, using, and later reconciling, a party credit card for his persona …
Dean Macpherson says Steenhuisen would have won DA election but ‘put the country first’The chain of events that began with John Steenhuisen’s personal finances and his subsequent decision to remove Dion George from the Cabinet now appears to have reached its conclusion. …
How Steenhuisen broke the DA’s key rule and the difficult job ahead for his successor… , as well as the DA Cabinet colleagues he had appointed, there was also growing unhappiness within the DA at the perceived reputational damage the leader was doing as a result of the credit card debt, the bitter fallout as a result of Steenhuisen’s axing of DA veteran Dion George …
Behind the scenes of Steenhuisen’s dealmaking with the DA… In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid scored 40 points and added 11 rebounds to help the 76ers hold on for a 124-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, hours after Sixers star Paul George was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA Anti-Drug Program. …
Hornets hold off Wemby's Spurs for sixth NBA win in a row- January 2026
… The latest flashpoint is the acrimonious fallout involving former DA member of parliament (MP) Dion George, who resigned from the party after accusing its leadership of lacking transparency and honesty. …
DA battles internal fractures amid Zille's influence and GNU challenges- April 2020
… Most of the story narrows in on the survival of George and Amy, who are trying to get their life together, but George is being shunned by society because of his divorce. …
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Wembanyama leads Spurs past Timberwolves in NBA playoffs
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Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points with 15 rebounds and five blocks to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 playoff victory over Minnesota, giving them a 2-1 series lead. The New York Knicks also defeated Philadelphia 3-0 in their series.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 9 May
Wembanyama leads Spurs past Timberwolves in NBA playoffs
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points with 15 rebounds and five blocks to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 playoff victory over Minnesota, giving them a 2-1 series lead. The New York Knicks also defeated Philadelphia 3-0 in their series.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 1 May
Timberwolves upend Nuggets; Knicks advance in NBA playoffs
The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the third-seeded Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the first round and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals, while the New York Knicks defeated Atlanta in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 3 April
Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to tenth straight NBA win
French star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-113 for their tenth consecutive victory, propelling them to second place in the Western Conference and emerging as genuine NBA title contenders.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
South Africa's DA leader Steenhuisen steps down amid scandals
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance and agriculture minister in the coalition government, announced he will step down at the party's April congress following multiple scandals including poor handling of foot-and-mouth disease, personal financial mismanagement, and controversy over the sacking of Environment Minister Dion George. His departure opens the way for successors including Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
DA prepares leadership contest as Steenhuisen steps down
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election for a third term, stating his focus must shift to combating foot-and-mouth disease as agriculture minister. Minister Dean Macpherson praised Steenhuisen's decision as showing "remarkable political intuition and maturity," while potential successors including Macpherson and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis position themselves ahead of the party's April elective congress, with nominations opening on 27 February.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 February
Steenhuisen's exit highlights DA's tough leadership challenge
John Steenhuisen's decision to step down as Democratic Alliance leader follows revelations about his personal credit card debt and the controversial removal of environment minister Dion George. The incoming leader must navigate questions about race, the party's electoral strategy, and its relationship with the ANC government—while protecting the DA's core claim to integrity that distinguishes it from other parties.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 February
South African DA leader pressured to step down from party role
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, is being forced to announce he will not seek a third term as party leader, with the decision framed as his own choice to focus on his Agriculture minister portfolio. In exchange, he is permitted to retain his ministerial post, though party insiders say the decision was driven by internal pressure, an FLC investigation into his conduct, and concerns that his controversies—including credit card debt and perceived mishandling of a cattle crisis—could damage the party's prospects in upcoming local elections.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 1 February
Hornets extend winning streak to six games over Spurs
Brandon Miller scored 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six consecutive games—their longest since March 2016.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 25 January
South Africa's DA party fractures over leadership, GNU role, Zille influence
The Democratic Alliance is heading into a leadership contest marked by deep internal tensions over its participation in the Government of National Unity, the outsized influence of federal council chairperson Helen Zille, and broader questions of party identity and inclusivity. The departure of former MP Dion George—who accused the party of lacking transparency—has exposed a climate of fear and accusations that the DA practices internally the opposite of the values it preaches nationally.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →