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Latest Local News
Voelklip claims another fisherman
On Sunday, 10th April, NSRI Wilderness duty crew responded to Voelklip, Herolds Bay, following reports of an angler, a 32 year old male from George, fishing with friends, reported to be in the water and disappeared under water.
‘Knysna leads from the front’ with KnysnaON high-speed broadband
Knysna’s fibre-optic project, aimed at kick-starting a new economic boom for the town, was launched this past week during a gala event at the Conrad Pezula Hotel and Resort.
Appeal for funding – KAWS Spay Day 17APR 2016
Dearest friends of KAWS We will be holding our next ‘Spay Day’ at the Chris Hani Community Centre in Nekkies, Knysna, on Sunday 17 April 2016.
Newsletters
Mossel Bay Tourism Newsletter
Visit Garden Route & Klein Karoo Newsletter
Knysna & Partners Newsletter 8 April 2016
It is exciting to write the introduction to this week’s Newsletter from WTM Africa in Cape Town.
Farm Fresh Direct
Latest Local Sports News
WATCH: You won’t believe Louis Oosthuizen’s incredible Masters ace
It’s been a record-setting day at the 16th hole with three holes-in-one in the same round at the par 3 for the first time in Masters history.
Flyhalf Hansie Graaff was instrumental in the SWD Eagles win
The EP Kings hosted the SWD Eagles in their opening game of the 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
Booishaai make it 25 in a row vs Outeniqua
Paarl Boys’ kept their unbeaten streak alive after beating Outeniqua 29-27 away from home on Saturday.
Pinnacle Point Golf Club Newsletter 7 April 2016
You are invited to the inaugural Kings & Queens golf tournament, to be held at Pinnacle Point Estate in association with the Garden Route Casino.
International News
British PM faces questions over tax return publication
Cameron will make a statement about tax policy to the UK’s Parliament to try & regain the upper hand. British Prime Minister David Cameron leaves 10 Downing Street in central London after a Cabinet meeting.
President Uhuru puts rogue banks and directors on notice
The law will soon catch up with unscrupulous bank managers and directors who have shaken the country’s banking system, President Uhuru Kenyatta said yesterday.
‘It was complete chaos’ – survivor describes deadly India fireworks display
Paravooor – Rescue officials on Monday sifted through a Hindu temple in southern India where more than 100 died when an unauthorised pyrotechnic display went horribly wrong at a religious festival packed with thousands of people.
We should be very afraid of being Trumped
Peter Fabricius writes that the possibilty of Donald Trump being elected to the White House is worrying, especially in light of his latest remarks about foreign policy.
National News
IEC to release voter registration figures this week
The IEC says it’s confident that over 3 million voters made their way to stations across SA this weekend. Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials during voter registration weekend.
State capture a hot topic at Chris Hani’s commemoration
Johannesburg – State capture and the role played by the Gupta’s within the ANC became a hot topic during the commemoration of the death of Chris Hani on Sunday at Boksburg.
Phantom polls post puts ANC in Twitter twist
The tweet follows growing calls for President Jacob Zuma to resign by many ANC stalwarts. File photo. Image by: ESA ALEXANDER. The ANC had to change its Twitter handle after the party said it was hacked on Saturday.
IEC did not have my address
A few weeks ago, I sent an SMS to the IEC and got a response that I was registered at the Polling Station where I’d cast my vote in the last three elections.
Business News
Bread price likely to rise 10% after hike in wheat import duty
BREAD prices are expected to rise at least 10% as a result of the 34% increase in the import duty on wheat announced by the Treasury on Friday.
PIC brushes off Barclays buzz
Bloomberg reports that a group of South African investors plans to make an offer, according to someone familiar with the matter. But the CE of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Dan Matjila – who is believed to be heading the consortium – told …
Guptas feel the heat
The boycott and ostracising of the Gupta family by the country’s major financial institutions claimed their first victims this week.
Sports News
Peers shocked by Spieth meltdown
Augusta, Georgia – World number one Jason Day was “absolutely shocked” while Lee Westwood pointed to the fine line between success and disaster at the Masters after Jordan Spieth’s astonishing collapse in Sunday’s final round.
Olympic qualification times set in Durban
Mzansi’s swim stars penciled their names in for the Rio Olympic team short list after producing spectacular performances on the opening night of the SA National Aquatic Championships held at the Kings Park Aquatics Centre in Durban.
Super Rugby: Winners and losers, week seven
It’s scary to think, given he’s played only three Super Rugby games, how good the younger Ioane brother could become. Having turned 19 last month, the wing produced a performance brimming with pace and professionalism in his side’s narrow defeatto the …
Press Releases
Planit Media Wins Cash Converters
Planit Media has been awarded the Cash Converters business. Cash Converters Southern Africa, a global franchisor that operates in the buying and selling of second-hand goods and cash loans, is on aggressive drive to expand its store footprint and double the size of the business in four years.
Potgieter sprints to Emperors title
Team RoadCover’s Bradley Potgieter underlined his sprinting prowess when he surged to victory in the 98km Emperors Palace Classic road race in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
Cartoon – Gary Player
Nissan GT-R “drifts” into a world record
Nissan has set the Guinness World Records title for the fastest ever drift.
Hollywood star Sharlto Copley pushes the Jaguar F-Type to its limits
Jaguar brand ambassador and Hollywood actor Sharlto Copley hit the streets of Cape Town to put the Jaguar F-Type to the test.
BOKAMOSO | South Africa has an ANC problem, not a Jacob Zuma problem
The ANC is beyond redemption.