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4 days ago
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The peasants are revolting; know your place meddling woman or lose your head! and a murdering president
Charles Taylor Ex Liberian president, warlord and war criminal in court awaits his fate. What happened on this day in history: May 30 1381 England's Peasants' Revolt begins. Also called Wat Tyler's Rebellion, it was the first great popular rebellion in English history. Its immediate cause was the imposition of the unpopular poll tax, which brought to a head the economic discontent that had been growing since the middle of the century. 1431 Unjustly condemned, French heroine Joan of Arc is burnt at the stake by the English. 1536 England's King Henry VIII marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives. Married the day after the execution of Anne Boleyn, Seymour's only known involvement in national affairs was met with a blunt reminder of the fate that her predecessor met when she 'meddled in his affairs'. 1806 Future US president Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson's wife of bigamy. 1815 The British troopship Arniston is wrecked at Waenhuiskrans (Arniston) after the captain mistakes Cape Agulhas for Cape Point, and heads north for St Helena thinking he has rounded the Cape. The ship grounds. 1883 A stampede on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, caused by a rumour it was going to collapse, kills 12 people. 1899 Wild West outlaw Pearl Hart (1871–1955) holds up a stage coach in Arizona. It is one of the last stagecoach robberies in the Old West. 1900 Lady Violet Cecil writes to Britain's Lord Salisbury on conditions in Bloemfontein, noting: 'Far more have been killed in our hospitals than by Boer bullets... Men are dying by the hundreds who could easily be saved.' 1942 Japanese submarines shell naval bases in Australia and Madagascar. 1967 Daredevil Robert 'Evel' Knievel jumps his motorcycle over 16 cars in Gardena, California. 1972 Members of the Japanese Red Army carry out the Lod Airport massacre near Tel Aviv in Israel, killing 24 people and injuring 78. 2012 Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in jail for war crimes. 2017 A suicide bomb in the diplomatic quarter of Kabul, Afghanistan, kills more than 150 people and injures 400. 2024 Vermont becomes the first US state to pass a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by climate change. DAILY NEWS
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5 days ago
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Greek dreams, local scenes: 4 Western Cape towns that feel like the Mediterranean
If you're craving a Greek island getaway but want to stay local, these Western Cape towns offer the perfect balance of wanderlust and homegrown charm. Image: Instagram If a trip to the Greek islands feels out of reach, don't pack away your sun hat just yet. South Africa's Western Cape offers a handful of coastal towns that echo the charm of the Mediterranean—minus the long-haul flight, expensive exchange rate, and summer crowds. These seaside gems blend whitewashed architecture, turquoise waters, and laid-back living, all with a distinct South African character. Exploring them not only gives you that dreamy 'Greek island' feeling but also helps support local communities and tourism. Here are four places where the spirit of Greece meets the soul of the Cape. 1. Arniston Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Tucked between windswept dunes and crystal-clear waters, Arniston is a quiet fishing village where time seems to stand still. The whitewashed cottages of Kassiesbaai—many still home to local fishers—feel like they've been plucked from the Greek Cyclades. The dramatic Waenhuiskrans sea cave adds a touch of raw coastal magic, accessible only at low tide. It's peaceful, unspoilt, and almost too picturesque to be real. Whether you're here for a weekend escape or simply to watch the sunset melt into the sea, Arniston whispers the same serene charm found on a faraway island. 2. Kalk Bay Perched on the False Bay coastline, Kalk Bay balances boho energy with working-harbour grit. Pastel-coloured buildings hug the shoreline, fishing boats bob in the harbour, and the salty air carries the scent of fresh seafood. With its narrow streets, vintage boutiques and breezy cafés overlooking the sea, it's not hard to imagine you're sipping ouzo somewhere in Santorini. Yet Kalk Bay is unapologetically South African—full of local art, history and a slower pace that encourages you to linger. 3. St Helena Bay Set along the West Coast, St Helena Bay offers a laid-back coastal experience with strong Hellenic energy. The landscape—stark yet striking—features rugged headlands, hidden beaches, and hills that roll towards the ocean. It's a place for those who want to disconnect and take in the beauty of simplicity. Fishing is a way of life here, much like in the Greek isles, and if you're lucky, you'll spot dolphins or migrating whales passing close to shore. The quiet charm of the town is its greatest asset. 4. Paternoster
