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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
MEC Dan Plato Hosts Southern Cape Policing Needs and Priorities Consultation Sessions
This week, Tuesday 12 July 2016 to Thursday 14 July 2016, Western Cape MEC of Community Safety will attend and host the Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) determination consultation sessions for the Eden and Da Gamaskop policing clusters.
DA targets 60% of votes in George
Mmusi Maimane and Patricia de Lille have made it clear the party’s targeting a greater majority in George.
George a tale of two towns – mayoral candidate
George – The reality of George is a tale of two towns – one side extremely rich and the other desperately poor, ANC mayoral candidate Piet van der Hoven believes.
Go George handy pocket guide ready now
GO GEORGE is introducing a very handy, pocket-size timetable guide for use by passengers in planning their bus trips. These pocket guides have been designed with durable covers, a full system map on one side and shortened timetables for all current routes on the other.
Are you ready to get freezin’ for a reason?
The Polar Bear Plunge at Victoria Bay is your chance to hit the beach this winter!
This week at The George Arts Theatre
The crowds loved the show and were begging for more, so, “Still wishing upon a star” is back for a repeat run!
Eden DM donates R15 563 to FreshStart for recycling project
FreshStart Sedgefield, a Non-Profit Organisation that aims to create new possibilities by teaching children to help themselves and break the cycle of poverty, received a visit from the Eden District Municipality’s (Eden DM’s) Speaker, Cllr Doris Nayler, early last week.
Pomodoro Restaurant, Wilderness
If you’re looking for inspired Italian food, look no further than Pomodoro in Wilderness.
Lakeside presents Christmas in July
(Cape Town, June 2016) Boutique 5-star hotel, Lakeside Lodge & Spa near Sedgefield and Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant presents ‘Christmas in July’ with a gourmet twist on Sunday, 24 July 2016 from 12:00 to 14:30.
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Son and Lamprecht make solid start at Junior Open
12 July 2016 – South Africa’s top-ranked Woo-Ju Son from Gauteng and recent Dimension Data Junior Open champion Christo Lamprecht from Southern Cape are rubbing shoulders with the cream of junior golf in the Junior Championship in Scotland.
SWD players attending u/17 elite camp in Paarl
Seven promising players from South Western Districts attended a Cricket South Africa U/17 Talent Identification Camp that was hosted in Paarl last week.
Awards for SWD Cricket Umpires
The following umpires received awards at the recent Awards Function of the SWD Cricket Umpires Association that was held in Oudtshoorn:
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International News
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Read President Obama’s full remarks from the memorial for slain Dallas officers
President Barack Obama speaks during an interfaith memorial service at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, for five law enforcement officers killed last week in an ambush at a Black Lives Matter rally.
Sanders endorses Clinton for White House
Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Democrat Bernie Sanders endorsed former rival Hillary Clinton for president in a show of party unity on Tuesday, saying she was the best candidate to fix the country’s problems and beat Republican Donald Trump in the …
China suffers legal blow in South China Sea
Washington/Beijing – China risks violating international law if it continues to strike a defiant tone and ignores an arbitration court ruling that denies its claims in the South China Sea despite calls from the United States and the head of the United …
China blames Philippines for stirring up trouble in dispute
BEIJING (AP) – China blamed the Philippines for stirring up trouble and issued a policy paper Wednesday calling the islands in the South China Sea its “inherent territory,” a day after an international tribunal said China had no legal basis for its …
Zimbabwe shutdown: What is behind the protests?
Zimbabweans are being urged on social media and the messaging service WhatsApp to observe a two-day national “shutdown” in protest at the government’s alleged mismanagement of the country.
National News
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Parliament left to deal with SABC
SHOW US THE TRUTH: Demonstrators protest against the controversial decision by the SABC that it would not broadcast scenes of violent protest.
The skeletons in the closets of some Public Protector candidates
View the profiles of some of the candidates nominated to be the new Public Protector here. Related Links. Phillip Dexter – a potential Public Protector?
DA eyes more municipalities in Western Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has its eyes set on the few municipalities it does not control in the Western Cape. DA national leader, Mmusi Maimane and the party’s provincial leader, Patricia de Lille, took their election campaign to the Garden …
Business News
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Zuma told Brexit won’t stop EU trade deal
South African President Jacob Zuma (R) shakes hand with French President Francois Hollande after a press conference at the Union Buldings in Pretoria on October 14, 2013.
Hlaudi overrules SABC decision
SABC BOSS Hlaudi Motsoeneng pushed through a R167 million contract for Uzalo, a television drama produced by a company co-owned by President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Gugu Zuma-Ncube, the Sunday Times reported.
Capitec has saved South African consumers R20 billion: research
New research from the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) shows how much money consumers have saved thanks to competition being introduced into South Africa’s biggest sectors.
Sports News
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Still no clarity on Lambie
Patrick Lambie is feeling much better and was able to get on an exercise bike on Tuesday so that he can be ready to perform some role in the Cell C Sharks’ final Vodacom Super Rugby league game against the Sunwolves at Kings Park.
SA golf teams for Rio confirmed
Following withdrawals by leading lights Branden Grace, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel andLee-Anne Pace, Jaco van Zyl and Brandon Stone will represent the country in Rio, while on the women’s side, Paula Reto and Ashleigh Simon will battle for the …
McIlroy and co braced for Troon test in British Open
Treacherous and unfamiliar challenges lie in wait as the British Open returns to Royal Troon this week and Rory McIlroy returns to the hunt for the Claret Jug.
Pros and cons of Super Rugby format
Cape Town – At the start of Super Rugby 2016 there was a lot of skepticism surrounding the new, expanded format. Four-and-a-half months and 16 rounds of fixtures later, it is safe to say that that skepticism remains.
PRESS RELEASES
It’s all about the reward – Cashbag relaunches with bigger savings
CashBag, the cash back rewards program for online shopping, recently underwent a tune up.
Christmas in July with a fine dining twist at Benguela on Main
(Cape Town, July 2016) Fine dining restaurant, Benguela on Main in Somerset West is taking the tradition of Christmas in July to another level with Executive Chef, Jean Delport creating a five course Christmas dinner with a fine dining twist.
Double USSA Championship joy for NMMU
PORT ELIZABETH, 8 July 2016 – For the full 90 holes of the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship, the eight lads from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University executed a well-laid plan and the outcome was a double celebration at Humewood Golf Club on Friday.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
Is Bayworld bringing its captive dolphins back?
Reaction to a recent article in the Citizen highlights both the need for elected officers to understand the industry they’re expected to serve – and the need for journalists to research their pieces more thoroughly.
Jaguar XF proves its worth as a storm chaser in the American Midwest
Storm chaser ‘Tornado Tim’ Baker drove the Jaguar XF through America’s Midwest in search of a tornado as this year’s storm season came to a dramatic close.
Nissan’s 2017 GT-R gets a fresh look inside and out
Nissan announced that it will launch the new 2017 Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale towards the end of this month, at Nissan dealers throughout Japan.
Until next time…
Bruce