Tag Archives: South Africa

2026 FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Edward Brain

In just a couple of days the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin. The tournament runs from June 11th to July 19th, 2026. Canada, Mexico, and the United States are hosting the tournament, and the 48 teams that … Continue reading →

Happy Commonwealth Day 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today (March 9th, 2020) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, British Overseas Territories, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Day, Commonwealth Nations, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Cyprus, Dominica, Elizabeth II, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Head of the Commonwealth, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rawanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Westminster Abbey, Zambia | Leave a comment

Happy Commonwealth Day 2019!

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Edward Brain

Today (March 11th, 2019) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

Commonwealth Day 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Edward Brain

Today (March 12th, 2018) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

Johan Botha Dies at 51

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Edward Brain

It has been reported that South African Heldentenor Johan Botha has passed away at the age of 51. Mr. Botha had been suffering from cancer. Mr. Botha was known for singing some of the most difficult tenor roles in opera, … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Aida, Bayreuth Festival, Death, Der Freischütz, Die Walküre, Fidelio, Il Pagliacci, Johan Botha, La Scala, Metropolitan Opera, Otello, Royal Opera House Covent, South Africa, Tannhäuser, Turandot | Leave a comment

Commonwealth Day 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Edward Brain

Today (March 14th, 2016) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth. Traditionally, in London, … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged African National Congress, Apartheid in South Africa, Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa, South Africa | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: South Africa

2026 FIFA World Cup

Happy Commonwealth Day 2020

Happy Commonwealth Day 2019!

Commonwealth Day 2018

Johan Botha Dies at 51

Commonwealth Day 2016

Commonwealth Day 2015

Commonwealth Day 2014

Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

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