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Kudos to Andile Matwena. SWD fight back against Northerns in Oudtshoorn.
Bob and JZ say no more talk of succession. Still trying to figure D Trumpet out. Any ideas?
Is the DA deliberately trying to annoy the ANC with these diplomatic visits? If so, it seems to be working.
The peeling of the SABC-onion continues today.
How good were JP and Hash yesterday? But still not as good as Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim were this morning.
Latest Local News
Alert security guard stops Keurbooms “arsonist” in his tracks
An alert armed response officer helped with the arrest of a suspected arsonist close to Plettenberg Bay during the holidays. “Officer Andile Matwena was patrolling the Keurbooms area (on Wednesday 21 December) when he noticed a man along the side of the road acting suspiciously,” says ADT Security’s Garden Route branch manager Steven Green.
A message to 2016 Matriculants from the Executive Mayor of Eden District Municipality
Councillor Memory Booysen – As the Executive Mayor of Eden District Municipality, I say a big well done to all the matriculants who passed their 2016 exams.
To protect all South African consumers against foodstuffs that are not up to standard, manufacturers and sellers of foodstuffs, have to adhere to specific legislative requirements.
Western Cape 2016 National Senior Certificate Awards
Welcome to our annual matric awards ceremony that the Premier kindly hosts for us every year at her lovely residence.
1st day of school in the Western Cape off to a good start
Today was an exciting day for many children and their parents as more than one million learners in the Western Cape started school, many for the first time.
Fancourt presents The Carnival of Nature & Music
The final Summer Classical Concert for the season, entitled The Carnival of Nature and Music, is set to take the audience on a unique audio-visual journey that celebrates the masterful fusion of photography and music – with nature as the catalyst.
Latest Local Sports News
McClatchie conquers at Glendower
EKURHULENI, 12 January 2017 – South Africa’s first Olympian golfer Kyle McClatchie beat the nerves with an impressive show of composure to lead the nine-strong amateur delegation on day one of the BMW SA Open hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.
SWD will hope for a better start to 2017 after they suffered defeats in their last three matches in 2016.
Defeat for SWD women’s cricket team
The SWD Women’s team suffered defeats in both the limited over and Twenty20 fixtures the past weekend.
SWD Arende pak DHL Stormers op 4 Februarie op Outeniqua Park in George … Wedstryd sal om 16h00 afskop … In SWD se ander voorseisoen-wedstryd pak hul op 11 Februarie die Southern Kings Nelson-Mandela Baai Stadion in Port-Elizabeth – afskop tyd vir die wedstryd is 17h15
SUNFOIL CUP THREE DAY MATCH
SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICTS vs NORTHERNS
RECREATION GROUND; OUDTSHOORN
UPDATE: DAY 1
Northerns won the toss and elected to bowl. A brilliant partnership of 92 for the 8th wicket between Brendon Louw (106) – who scored his third first class hundred – and debutant, Grant Esau (45*) enabled SWD to post 246 all out.
International News
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‘It’s fake news,’ says Trump of Russia dossier
An explosive but unsubstantiated political research report on United States president-elect Donald Trump’s links to Russia claims that Moscow holds compromising information on the incoming US president.
Debate on Mugabe’s successor ‘is a sign of indiscipline, avoid it’
An engine failure caused a private plane carrying gold to crash-land in southern Zimbabwe, injuring two people, officials say, but ownership of the cargo still remains unclear.
Who is performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration and who isn’t?
President-elect Donald Trump has for decades hobnobbed with famous faces — A-list models, actors and musicians. But after a divisive election season and a campaign rife with rhetoric against Muslims and immigrants, Trump has not attracted a wealth of …
Merkel says EU must boost security funding
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on European Union members to increase their security and defence co-operation because there was no “guarantee of perpetuity” in relations with the United States.
National News
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ANC slams Maimane ‘propaganda trip’ to Israel
Johannesburg – The ANC has slammed DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s visit to Israel, accusing the opposition party of endorsing the Israeli government, instead of condemning its violations of international law.
Pressure and anxiety builds as SABC inquiry resumes today
Expecting fireworks: His holiday break over, SABC parliamentary inquiry chairperson Vincent Smith emerges from a “prep” meeting ahead of the resumption of proceedings on Friday.
Busy week for tertiary institutions
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Business News
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Investor Warren Buffett’s life is chronicled in HBO movie
NEW YORK, Jan 11 (Reuters) – “I like numbers,” Warren Buffett says in an upcoming HBO documentary about his life. “It started before I could remember.
China Smashes 1 Billion Ton Mark in Iron Ore as Prices Surge
Iron ore imports by China surged to a record above 1 billion metric tons last year as unexpectedly strong steel production and lower local mine output combined to fire up demand in the world’s top buyer for cargoes from Australia and Brazil, supporting …
Gold Brushes Seven-Week High On Weak Dollar After Trump Briefing
New York/London: Gold surged above $1,200 an ounce to its highest in seven weeks on Thursday as the dollar fell after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s long-awaited news conference gave few details on economic policy.
Too much talking exposed South Africa to the wrath of ratings agencies, says Zuma
President Jacob Zuma says South Africa has drawn the attention of credit rating agencies largely because of “too much talking”.
Sports News
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Fuss-free Hashim Amla pleased to be back in the runs
Hashim Amla has credited his quiet focus in the build-up to his 100th Test match for South Africa as the motivation behind his 26th Test hundred in the third Sunfoil Test match against Sri Lanka at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.
‘Immaculate’ Duminy reminds of his class
It was a seriously good innings; one that was fluent from beginning to end as the classy left-hander showed a vast array of shots on his way to 19 boundaries as South Africa took control of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg.
Shakib, Mushfiqur put B’desh in charge
Centuries to Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim in a record partnership took Bangladesh to an imposing 391-4 at tea on the second day of the first test against New Zealand on Friday.
Press Releases
cafe Roux Noordhoek and cafe Roux Cape Town Jan shows
café Roux, one of SA`s much-loved premier live music is now situated in both Noordhoek and in city centre Cape Town
Riaad Moosa in Life Begins | Golden Arrow Studio, Cape Town
They say “life begins at 40”… Riaad Moosa invites the audience along to his brand new one-man show, Life Begins, to join in figuring out whether life really does begin at 40.
Visitors galore at Robben Island Museum this past festive season
A record number of tourists visited the iconic Robben Island World Heritage Site during their stay in Cape Town this past December holiday.
The success of the Cape Wine Auction lies in more than just a party
The allure of the Cape Wine Auction might seem to be mingling with international and local wealthy and successful people casting their eye on rare, exclusive wines, unique experiences and travel up for auction.
New club coach for Madibaz cricket
Former provincial player Deon Smith is determined to make an impact in his new role as NMMU-Madibaz club coach, beginning with the Varsity Cricket tournament at the end of the month.
Madibaz aim for strong showing in Varsity Cup
Even though they face the demanding challenge of playing all their matches away this year, coach David Maidza’s FNB NMMU-Madibaz team are focused purely on producing a strong showing in the FNB Varsity Cup.
Business Confidence in Anticipation
SACCI today released the SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) for December 2016 at its Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
Toyota Prius voted Britain’s best all-rounder in Car of the Year awards
The Toyota Prius has been named the Best Family Car in the UK Car of the Year Awards 2017, proof positive that the world’s most successful hybrid has evolved into a car that ranks as Britain’s best all-rounder: smart, practical, spacious, reliable and genuinely fun to drive.
47 South African customers get iconic Golf GTI Clubsport S
The exclusive Golf GTI Clubsport S has arrived in South Africa. The limited edition Golf GTI Clubsport S with 228kW of power is only available as a two-door body variant and with two-seats.
Until next time…
Bruce
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