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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
Coastal Green Scorpion Blitz
Garden Route – A Green Scorpion Blitz of the Eden coast and estuaries took place last week in a combined and collaborative effort .
South and North Join Hands to Create Pictures that Talk
Slypsteen Development Centre and SOLO Outdoor Experiences presented their third “Prente wat Praat” workshop that is mainly sponsored by the Department of Culture and Sport at Herolds Bay.
George Municipality staff do their bit at Cansa Relay for Life
George Municipality staff supporting the Cansa Relay for Life on Saturday.
Film industry momentum continues to build
On Friday, 11 March 2016, a second Film Industry workshop for all industry role players in the Garden Route was hosted in Knysna.
George celebrating Library Week
Library Week is a celebration of the diverse, seamless and rich intellectual and literacy heritage of South Africa. It is celebrated from 11 – 21 March.
Vroue Bemagtigings Werksessie Week 2
George Munisipaliteit se Plaaslike Ekonomiese Ontwikkelingskantoor het verlede week ‘n Bemagtigingswerksessie gehou vir vroue van die landelike gebied, Geelhoutboom.
Fancourt spreads the love with monthly soup kitchen
Fancourt Hotel hosted the second Soup Kitchen Challenge yesterday at the Rooibooitjie Creche in Syferfontein informal settlement.
Pick n Pay Women’s Walk Knysna
The Pick n Pay Women’s Walk is a 5-km walk held in aid of breast cancer awareness.
Curro uitblinkers oppad KykNet toe
MOSSELBAAI — Vier leerders van Curro Privaatskool in Mosselbaai is oppad na die finale van die KykNet Soliste vir Christus-kompetisie wat gedurende Mei in Kaapstad gehou word.
Roulette Masters Unit Finals
Africa’s biggest Roulette tournament just got even bigger!
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Cayeux and Park a happy double act at Irene Champs
TSHWANE, 15 March 2016 – Rookie Carrie Park was in a cheerful mood after a four under 68 earned her a share of seventh and nine-time Sunshine Tour winner Marc Cayeux was laughing after he grabbed a seat on the bus at eight under at the Irene Championship on Tuesday.
CSA Franchise Academy Week takes place this week
The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Franchise Academy Week returns to Potchefstroom from 14-20 March 2016.
All set for exciting cricket final on Saturday
A big clash is expected on Saturday at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn when the defending champions, Union Stars, and the George Madibaz will log horns in the Sedgars SWD Premier League final that will be hosted at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn.
Steyn lays marker for Northern Amateur double
JOHANNESBURG, 15 March 2016 – South Africa’s top-ranked Marco Steyn laid down a marker for a second Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship title when he grabbed a share of the midway lead at Randpark Golf Club on Tuesday.
International News
A Very Good Night for Trump
Tuesday night was a very good night for Donald Trump—but was it good enough? The entertainer consolidated his lead in the Republican Party and drove Marco Rubio to drop out of the race.
Russian warplanes begin to leave Syria
MOSCOW/GENEVA – Russian warplanes began leaving Syria on Tuesday as Moscow started to draw down forces that have tipped the war President Bashar al-Assad’s way, and the United Nations (UN) envoy said he hoped the move would have a positive …
Turkey fears escalation in Kurdish conflict after Ankara bombing
Ankara: Sunday’s suicide car bombing in Ankara has raised fears of an escalation in Turkey’s long-running Kurdish conflict, as the country grapples with the Islamic State threat while relying on a security system weakened by a political crackdown …
Europe’s migration deal faces hurdle in Turkish foe Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus – European Union leaders seek a mutually binding deal with Turkey to stem the flow of migrants by sea to Greece. But several nations stand in the way of such a pact – and tiny Cyprus could pose the greatest diplomatic challenge of all.
French envoy on Israeli, Palestinian peace push
French special envoy Pierre Vimont in the West Bank city of Ramallah. (Nasser Nasser, AP). Multimedia · User Galleries · News in Pictures Send us your pictures · Send us your stories.
National News
SA was obliged to arrest Bashir, court rules
ANYONE – even heads of states – indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) risks arrest when visiting SA. The Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday confirmed that the government had acted unlawfully when it failed to detain Sudanese president …
UFS decision to adopt policy of English only welcome – EFF
The EFF welcomes the decision of the University of Free State Council to adopt English as the sole language of instruction. There is no doubt that this decision did not come out of the wisdom and benevolence of council members, but students’ pressure …
Presidency refutes media reports of Mentor state visit
Johannesburg – A late night statement released by the Presidency refuted what it claims are misleading media reports that former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor accompanied President Jacob Zuma to a state visit in India.
Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”
South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan responded on Tuesday to what he described as a “threatening” statement from the Hawks.
Business News
Delay of annuitisation law welcomed by Cosatu
THE postponement of the implementation of the annuitisation of part of provident fund savings on retirement was welcomed by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in the National Assembly on Tuesday on the grounds that a consensual approach to what was a …
Icasa turns down all five free-to-air TV applications
THE Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) will reissue an invitation to apply for a free-to-air licence after it rejected all five applications including the Gupta family’s Infinity Media Networks, because of noncompliance with the …
Samwu removes its president and top officials
Johannesburg – The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has removed its president, Pule Molalenyane, first deputy president, John Dlamini and its national treasurer, Portia Lindi.
Nuclear: too many conspiracy theories
Nuclear fuel is not a big expense and South Africa will initially use imported fabricated fuel, energy engineer Andrew Kenny told the Power & Electricity World Africa 2016 conference in Sandton on Tuesday.
South Africa turns on Saudi-built solar to cut coal reliance
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa and Saudi Arabian ACWA Power launched a $328 million solar power plant in the Northern Cape province on Monday, as Africa’s most industrialised country rushes to expand its power supply and cut its coal …
Watchdog to study debt amnesty
THE national credit regulator has been mandated to research overindebtedness and reckless lending, with a view possibly to recommend a debt amnesty programme that could come as a relief for millions of South Africans.
Sports News
Sharks in right mood to run the Bulls ragged
JP Pietersen of the Sharks makes a break during the 2016 Super Rugby match between the Stormers and the Sharks at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, at the weekend.
Cosmos shock dominant Chiefs
JOHANNESBURG: Kaizer Chiefs suffered a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions when they lost 1-0 to Jomo Cosmos in a Premiership match at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday night.
Dhoni blames batsmen for stunning loss
Nagpur – Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed his batsmen for their shock 47-run loss to New Zealand in the opening World Twenty20 group match in Nagpur on Tuesday.
Larkham: Fleck not inexperienced
Cape Town – The Brumbies had two Super Rugby trips to Cape Town in 2015 – losing in the groups stages while winning the one that counted in the play-offs.
No stopping Wayde
ON Saturday (12/03), South African Wayde van Niekerk continued to conquer the world as he became the first athlete to run a sub-10 seconds for 100 metres, 20 seconds for 200 m and 44 seconds for 400 m, a feat confirmed by the International Association …
Kleinhans glad to be back in orange
When the dust had settled on the second stage of the Cape Epic in Tulbagh yesterday, Karl Platt and Urs Huber of Team Bulls had retained their yellow jerseys, while Annika Langvad and Ariane Kleinhans of Team Spur-Specialized had overcome early-race …
Proteas make good use of warm-up opportunity
Cape Town – The Proteas wrapped up their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up match preparation with an eight-wicket win against a combined Mumbai Cricket Association XI at the Brabourne Stadium on Tuesday.
PRESS RELEASES
Woodstock Live: line up times, more info and promo video
Woodstock Live, Sunday 20 March 2016 Trafalgar Park, Woodstock. Presented by the Kaggen Music & Film Trust Woodstock Live kicks off with a music concert this Sunday 20 March (the next day is a public holiday).
The Cape Getaway Show 2016 is Bigger and Better Than Ever
The biggest travel, outdoor and adventure event, The Cape Getaway Show, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz vans, is back at Lourensford Wine Estate and promises to be bigger and better than before.
Du Toit, Van Leeuwen win top PGA of SA awards
JOHANNESBURG (15 March 2016) – The PGA of South Africa has announced two of its most dynamic professionals as the winners of PGA Professional of the Year and PGA Teaching Professional of the Year.
Sanlam Cancer Challenge inspiring golfers to score for their communities
The Sanlam Cancer Challenge, South African golf’s biggest charity drive in the fight against cancer, will tee off its 23rd year at golf clubs around the country this month with thousands of amateur golfers joining together to try and beat the over R3.5 million raised last year.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
Gauteng SME Indaba: an operator’s experience
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Suzuki’s all new Vitara has everything you need, and more, in a compact crossover SUV
I was driving Suzuki’s all-new 1.6 Vitara GL+ on the R44 to Stellenbosch thinking that you don’t see too many two-tone (black and white) cars, the colour of the vehicle I was testing when a Mini Cooper bearing the same livery (except the white was cream) passed me in the fast lane.
Five South African orders for the “most desirable Jaguar of them all”, the Jaguar F-Type Project 7
The most desirable Jaguar F-TYPE of all has landed in South Africa:
Motor dealers under pressure to remain profitable, says Sewells
South Africa has some of the best-run motor dealerships in the world in terms of the benchmarking of successful businesses, according to Warren Olsen, the newly-appointed CEO of Sewells, the well-known, global consulting and outsourcing firm which specialises in the automotive industry.
Positive shift in auction activity in commercial property market
A noticeable shift in the commercial property space has seen sellers once again coming forward and market momentum increase, says Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales.