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Latest Local News
George Old Car show celebrates 21 years
1886 Benz on show – George – The George Old Car Show, driven by Oakhurst Insurance Company Ltd, is celebrating its 21 year of existence on 11 and 12 February 2017.
The Gift of Giving
It appears the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Sedgefield!
The Best High Tea on the Lake in the Garden Route
Tuck into the finest selection of pastries and desserts our executive chef Kelly-Anne Pietersen has to offer.
South Africa Orca Conservation Project
This project takes place in Plettenberg Bay, a fashionable eco-tourism hotspot and a beach-lover’s paradise located along the heart of the infamous and stunning Garden Route.
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Latest Local Sports News
Parnell ton gives Cobras first win
Wayne Parnell struck a century as the BuildNat Cape Cobras began life under Ashwell Prince by breaking their Sunfoil Series duck with a six-wicket victory over the bizhub Highveld Lions late on the final day of their clash at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Sunday.
Vorster seals Nomads SA Boys U-15
MODIMOLLE, 6 January 2017 – Southern Cape junior Martin Vorster fired a closing 69 on Friday to complete a wire-to-wire victory over Casey Jarvis from Ekurhuleni in the Golf RSA Nomads South African Boys Under-15 Championship.
Williams charges back to winning ways
Lali Stander – JOHANNESBURG, 6 January 2017 – Kim Williams proved that class is permanent as she marched to victory in the 2017 Sunshine Ladies Tour season opener on Friday.
Knysna Golf Club Newsletter
International News
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Nine things Obama will be remembered for
As Barack Obama prepares to leave office, here are nine things his presidency may be remembered for:
Trump plans biggest fleet expansion in years
Navy shipbuilders like what they’re hearing from President-elect Donald Trump, who’s vowed to build up the fleet to meet new threats from Russia and China.
May vows to seek ambitious EU deal
Prime Minister Theresa May says she will announce details of Britain’s European Union exit plans in the next few weeks.
Public areas of airports seen as most vulnerable
Washington – President Barack Obama admitted on Sunday that he had “underestimated” the impact misinformation and hacking could have on democracies, a remark that follows an intelligence report on Russian meddling in the US presidential vote.
Truck attack kills 4 Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) – A Palestinian truck driver rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Israeli soldiers at a popular Jerusalem tourist spot Sunday, killing four people and wounding 17 others in the deadliest single attack of more than a year of Israeli …
London air pollution kills about 10000 people annually
With air pollution responsible for the deaths of about 10,000 Londoners per year, activists are ramping up efforts to take on the growing public health crisis.
National News
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Jacob Zuma sings the same old song
EMBOLDENED: The ANC celebrated its 105th anniversary at Orlando Stadium in Soweto yesterday. President Jacob Zuma, flanked by his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC national executive committee chairman Baleka Mbete.
‘Rhino poachers’ luck runs out at last
The suspects will be charged with illegal possession of rhino horn and illegal hunting of endangered species.
ANC focused on building unity this year – Mkhize
The ruling party’s treasurer-general, Zweli Mkhize, said the ANC would have to pull up its socks to win back supporters. “2017 is the make-or-break year for the ANC,” says the ruling party’s treasurer-general, Zweli Mkhize.
Business News
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Asian stocks bounce on US cues though dollar gains may clip wings
Asian stocks edged higher on Monday, helped by a strong Wall Street, and the dollar stood tall against rivals after the latest U.S.
Yellen And Trump Or Japan And Germany: Who Matters More For U.S. Treasurys?
I try, to the best of my ability, to always practice what I preach when it comes to research and analysis. One of the central tenets of my philosophy is that the best way to strengthen one’s convictions is to subject them to as much scrutiny as …
Africa is poised for sustainable growth and development
Since the early 1990s many African countries have been on a trajectory of higher growth.(SABC). Tags: Africa · South Africa · China Economics · Economic Growth · Policy · Trends · The Conversation · Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town.
Google just made a big move to bring down the cost of self-driving cars (GOOG)
Waymo. Google parent company Alphabet just made a big move to bring its self-driving car tech to market cheaper and faster. Alphabet-owned company Waymo has slashed the price of lidar, a key component of self-driving cars that helps them see the world, …
Sports News
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Jones plays down new bonus-point system
The introduction of bonus points in the Six Nations will make no impact on the way teams play, says England coach Eddie Jones.
Stalemate for Liverpool’s youngsters
Fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle shut up shop and kept the door firmly closed to earn a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool’s youngest ever starting XI in yesterday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Anfield while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur both won.
Stemming Kolpak tide is SA’s biggest challenge in 2017
South African bowler Kyle Abbott (C) celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka batsman Dimuth Karunaratne (not in picture) during the second day of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka on December 27, 2016 at the Port Elizabeth cricket ground …
Kevin Anderson out of Australian Open
Paris – South Africa’s Kevin Anderson withdrew from the Australian Open on Sunday after failing to recover from a hip injury, the 30-year-old announced on Twitter.
Rain-plagued Dakar sees stage slashed
Dakar Rally organisers have been forced to slash Monday’s seventh stage as the gruelling 9 000km race continues to be plagued by torrential rain in Bolivia.
Press Releases
Off The Grid Music Festival at Camphill Village WestCoast 27 Feb 2017
OFF THE GRID MUSIC FESTIVAL SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2017 CAMPHILL VILLAGE WESTCOAST – 40KM FROM THE CITY MAJOZI – FRESHLYGROUND – ALBERT FROST – JACKAL AND THE WIND – BOOTLEGGERS – AIKHONA
Final chance to secure a 2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon entry
(Cape Town, 6 January 2017) Runners still hoping to secure their place in the 2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon have been thrown a final life line: Substitution entries will open on 9 January 2017, and runners who can no longer participate are encouraged to release their entry to another runner before 6 March 2017.
Inflatable-Zone: big inflatable product specialists
Established in 2008, Inflatable-Zone is the leading company and the share-issuing enterprise with both manufacture and marketing.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
Volvo Cars report third consecutive year of record sales
Volvo Cars has reported a third consecutive year of record sales for 2016, increasing 6.2 per cent compared to 2015 to 534 332 cars – underlining the breadth and depth of the company’s ongoing global transformation.
Seamless autonomous mobility is the roadmap of the future, says Nissan boss
The world is facing serious challenges such as climate change, traffic congestion, road fatalities and increasing air pollution.
Book Review: Pharaoh
Pharaoh Wilbur Smith HarperCollins Review: Brian Joss Pharaoh is the sixth book in the Egyptian series.
Book Review: Red Earth
Red Earth Tony Park Macmillan Review: Brian Joss This is the 13th thriller by Tony Park who was dubbed Australia’s Wilbur Smith when he published his first book, Far Horizon
Until next time…
Bruce