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Latest Local News
What the IEC seat allocation reveals about Western Cape’s future
THE next batch of councillors set to run municipalities in Western Cape provides some insight into what local government politics will look like for the next five years.
DA, ANC in talks with W Cape ‘kingmakers’
Cape Town – Focus has shifted to “hung councils” in the Western Cape where no political party has emerged as the outright winner in the local government elections.
DA falls short of a majority in Knysna
DA manager Jaco Londt said coalition agreements were currently under way with the parties that received a seat each.
Bitou municipality a hung council again
Plettenberg Bay – Uncertainty reigned in Plettenberg Bay on Thursday when local government elections results revealed the Bitou Municipality had yet again become a hung council.
DA takes over troubled Oudtshoorn municipality
Oudtshoorn – The Democratic Alliance has increased its support in Oudtshoorn by over 10%, winning the troubled municipality after the African National Congress suffered a 15% dip in the local government elections.
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Pinnacle Point Estate receives golden award
Mossel Bay, South Africa (Aug 2016) – Pinnacle Point Estate’s Golf Course is undoubtedly every golfer’s dream with dramatic views and breath-taking terrain. What a wonderful accolade then for this prestigious estate to receive a golden award from an independent regional survey that was recently conducted in the Southern Cape by PMR Africa. The mission of PMR Africa is to enhance global competitiveness for companies and institutions.
Local Rugby
One-way traffic for Pacaltsdorp Evergreens & Mosselbaai Barbarians in the SWD Premier League Semi-Finals …. As Evergreens beat Bridgton 44-13 in Pacaltsdorp and Babarians beat Progress 49-27 in Mosselbaai#GoldCupRugby
Next week on Outeniqua Park Saturday 13 Aug 2016 Old Rivals Evergreens vs Barbarians meet in the Final
Who will get Premier League status for the 2017 season…next week Saturday on Outeniqua Park….. Riversdal Blues takes on Maori’s in the SWD President League Final
International News
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Syrian rebels breach siege on Aleppo
A rebel fighter reloads the magazine of his weapon during clashes with regime forces in Ramussa on the southwestern edges of Syria’s city of Aleppo.
Zimbabwe: Churches Stand Up to ‘Bully’ Mugabe
Church leaders have not taken lightly President Robert Mugabe’s warning that the church must steer clear from politics, telling the 92-year-old leader to keep his hands off the “body of God”.
Zimbabwe: Ten Arrested Over Anthem, Flag
POLICE yesterday arrested at least 10 people during the Zimbabwe cricket team’s high-profile second Test match against New Zealand at Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club as spectators sang the national anthem and waved flags in protest against the political …
National News
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Election reveals shift in political landscape
The ANC is not in a growth phase. For the past decade its trajectory has been downhill as it grapples with a radically changed opposition.
Zikalala starts ANC election performance assessment
In a moment of humility, ANC bosses in the party’s KwaZulu-Natal heartland put their vibrant election celebrations on hold to admit the party needed to take a long and hard look at itself.
ANC leaders seek deal with EFF’s Julius Malema
Top ANC leaders have defied Jacob Zuma and set out to woo arch-enemy Julius Malema into a coalition deal that will keep the party in power in South Africa’s top metros‚ the Sunday Times reported.
Zuma security slammed for manhandling #RememberKhwezi protesters
One of four women who staged a silent anti-rape protest during President Jacob Zuma’s address at the IEC briefing on 6 August 2016.
‘Zuma messed up our election campaign’
Johannesburg – As the ANC mulls over coalitions in the Tshwane, Joburg and Ekurhuleni metros, the daggers are again out for President Jacob Zuma in Gauteng following the party’s dismal performance in South Africa’s economic hub.
Business News
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Asian Shares Rise on US Jobs Report
Strong U.S. jobs data sent Asian stock markets higher on Monday, with yen declines propelling Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average in particular.
Major power outage in Zim after units fail
Zimbabwe experienced a major power outage after most energy units went down on Sunday. Photo: eNCA / Estelle Bronkhorst. HARARE – Zimbabwe experienced a major power outage after most energy units went down on Sunday.
No end in sight to strike in petroleum industry
THE strike in the petrochemical sector enters a second week after negotiations between the union and employers remained deadlocked on Friday.
Sports News
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Cameron van der Burgh claims SA’s first Rio Games medal
RIO DE JANEIRO – Adam Peaty smashed his own world record for the second time in two days on Sunday to win 100 metres breaststroke gold and become the first British male swimmer in 28 years to win an Olympic title.
It’s the Cameron and Chad show in Rio
Cape Town – It was an all-too familiar sight poolside at the 2016 Rio Olympics on Sunday night – the Cameron and Chad show. Cameron van der Burgh won SA’s first medal at the Rio Games in the 100m breaststroke, while Chad le Clos reached the final of …
Moolman-Pasio sad to miss podium
SA cyclist Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio was visibly upset as she spoke to the media after the women’s road race at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.
Ryder sings praises of his brilliant Meintjes and Impey
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Louis Meintjes will be in action in Rio this weekend, with Meintjes a medal hope in the road race on Saturday while Moolman rides on Sunday.
Russians banned from Paralympics
In this file photo taken on Monday, March 24, 2014, Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, right, speaks as Russian President Vladimir Putin, standing background center, listens to him during an awards ceremony …
Press Releases
Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve Wines one of SA’s best
The excellence of Rickety Bridge’s Cabernet Sauvignon has been re-affirmed with the Paulina’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon once again singled out as one of South Africa’s best in the 2016 Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report, (formerly known as the Christian Eedes Cabernet Sauvignon Report).
New trails for Sanlam MTB early birders
An exciting mix of adventure trails awaits riders when the Sanlam MTB Invitational takes place from Rhebokskloof Wine Estate near Paarl on November 19 and 20.
BOS Sport partners with Fedhealth XTERRA South Africa
Leading sports marketing agency, Stillwater Sports welcomes BOS Sport as the official Sports Drink Partner of South Africa’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
Clutch of honours for Nissan in Ipsos customer survey
Nissan’s focus on the customer is paying off. This was reflected in a clutch of awards the brand received in the recent 2015 Ipsos Competitive Customer Experience (CCE) Quality Awards for the South African auto industry.
Cartoon – The Search for Survivors
The Cross Cape MTB Route: weaving a new product into the fabric of society
They’ve just opened the first 5 km of the Cross Cape – a project that aims to develop a 600 km mountain biking route from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay – and by launching it, launched a bold experiment in destination management.
Until next time…
Bruce