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My View
Almost time to get on them walking shoes – time for the Old Car Show. Lee-Anne Pace gets pipped at the post. SA Amateur Strokeplay final day today.
I think maybe Trump should allow the refugees in, but have someone sponsor them – then that person should be charged as a co-accused if the immigrant commits a crime. And how about establishing a refugee camp next door to some of those Hollywood celebs and their bleeding hearts?
I tuned in to SONA at about 7.45 last night hoping the chaos would be over, alas…
I wish I still had a Springbok rugby jersey. Farewell Joost.
Latest Local News
Hi-Tec Garden Route Walking Festival
14 – 17 April 2017 – South Africa’s first walking festival is building on its inaugural success and getting ready to put its boots on for a second year.
George embraces Legacy Centre
It is endearing to witness the way in which the business community of George embraced Legacy Centre, a tutoring centre for children with special needs since its opening in August 2016.
Make the month of love extra special with Bravo lounge at Garden Route Casino
Garden Route Casino is gearing up to celebrate the month of love, and what better way than offering couples great food for a great value.
Rates & Data for Advertising in the Plett Adventure magazine
It is only 7 weeks until the adventure season when visitors arrive in our beautiful town to enjoy the many adventure racing activities on offer.
Lucinda Mudge: The Wolf is Always Near
Play, Share the Love & Win with Garden Route Mall
Beslag gelê op R355 000 se dwelms Oudtshoorn Courant
OUDTSHOORN NUUS – Die Sentraal Karoo se honde-eenheid, in samewerking met lede van die polisie, het verlede Vrydagoggend vier persone vir …
Free housing takes times Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS – The issue of government-subsidised housing continues to be a source of confusion for many, and is also one of the reasons …
Robbers get 10 years behind bars Knysna-Plett Herald
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – Two Plettenberg Bay locals were sentenced to lengthy jail terms last week after an attempted robbery on Stanley Island …
12 free Wi-Fi hotspots in town Mossel Bay Advertiser
The aim is to have a public hotspot in every ward across the province by the end of 2018. Mossel Bay already boasts several free Wi-Fi hotspots at a …
World champions to sing in Knysna Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS – World, European and South African choral champions, the acclaimed South Cape Children’s Choir, directed by Jan-Erik Swart, will …
Cloud 9 picnic concert George Herald
GEORGE NEWS – Our local rock and pop band, Cloud 9, will be creating a festive atmosphere on Saturday 25 February 2017 at the Botanical Garden …
Jaco Londt’s hearing tomorrow George Herald
GEORGE NEWS – The disciplinary hearing of DA Regional Head Jaco Londt, initially … ‘We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news’.
Latest Local Sports News
Stelling recovers to win again at TransCape
Despite riding with a broken rib, defending men’s solo champion Billy Stelling won his second stage in a row on the third day of the TransCape mountain bike race between Van Wyksdorp and Riversdal in the Western Cape today.
Buhai rebounds to bank Cape Town win
Lali Stander – CAPE TOWN, 9 February 2017 – Ashleigh Buhai defeated defending champion Lee-Anne Pace at the first extra hole of a sudden-death play-off for the Cape Town Ladies Open title at Royal Cape on Thursday.
Irish eyes SA Stroke Play double
Lali Stander – GEORGE, 9 February 2017 – Jack Hume did it in 2016. Now Irishman Robin Dawson has similar designs on the prestigious South African Stroke Play Championship trophy after he edged into the lead in Thursday’s third round at Kingswood Golf Estate.
International News
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9/11 Mastermind’s Letter to Obama: Here’s Why We Attacked America
When Barack Obama was still in office, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, one of the perpetrators of the 9/11 terror attacks, penned a letter to him. Though a judge recently ruled that letter could be sent to the White House before the outgoing president left office, the contents were to be withheld from the public until a month later — until after President Trump had assumed power.
US appeals court rules against Trump on travel ban
Los Angeles – A US court on Thursday unanimously refused to reinstate Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries, dealing the new president and his controversial law-and-order agenda a major defeat.
Russian ‘friendly fire’ kills 3 Turkish soldiers in Syria
Military honour guard carry the coffin of Mahmut Uslu, one of five Turkish soldiers killed in an attack by IS militants around the Syrian town al Bab on Tuesday night, during a ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017… ANKARA, Turkey (AP …
Fears of an Islamic State breakout fuel Trump’s strategy
Michael Flynn, the national security adviser to President Trump, shows visitors a map predicting what will happen to the Islamic State after its stronghold in Mosul is captured.
Africa’s push back from the ICC
THERE are heated debates in Africa and in diplomatic circles across the globe over the January 31, African Union, AU, Assembly’s decision that African countries carry out a collective withdrawal from the Hague-based International Criminal Court, ICC.
Merkel to attend Munich Security Conference –sources
US Vice President Mike Pence has already accepted an invitation to the event, which takes place amid uncertainty about transatlantic relations.
National News
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SONA 2017: What Zuma had to say on fees, land, corruption
EFF leader Julius Malema addresses the media after the EFF were forcibly removed from the National Assembly. We also hear from DA leader Mmusi Maimane after the DA walked out before president Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address.
Legal action over ‘broken’ Parliament’s security forces
Economic Freedom Fighters are violently removed from Parliament during the state of the nation address.
Traditional leaders feel left out from SONA
Army personnel take a stroll before the dress rehearsal for the opening of Parliament.
Business News
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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in the Trump Era
Warren Buffett may not have wanted Donald Trump in the White House, but he’s sure taking advantage of the opportunities Trump will provide for investors.
Eskom denies any corruption in Dentons’ report
The story cites a draft report by Dentons- a law firm hired by Eskom to investigate the causes of load shedding and the company’s serious financial woes in 2014.
Negative outlook for SA banks, says S&P
S&P Global Ratings maintains a negative outlook on South Africa’s rated banks at the start of 2017 but sees the pressures on domestic banks easing.
Sports News
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Joost van der Westhuizen: A mixture of mischief and instinct
A week of mourning ends with a grand finale at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. The life of Joost Heystek van der Westhuizen will be celebrated at the stadium he called home for his entire career.
Murray to return to Davis Cup action against France
Murray was instrumental in Britain winning the Davis Cup in 2015 when he won all 11 rubbers in four rounds.
Roster brutality WILL catch up on Proteas
Cape Town – The turnaround between tours is so negligible, and rushed, that the Proteas have sacrificed their pretty traditional OR Tambo International Airport departure press conference on Saturday.
Press Releases
Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon to pilot #GOGREEN anti-littering & waste management campaign
(Cape Town, 9 February 2017) The 2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (OMTOM) has officially launched their #GOGREEN campaign – an anti-littering movement, coupled with a waste management plan that offers a sustainable way to collect and process the non-organic waste generated during race week.
Bestmed-ASG’s new signings ready to roll
Having signed up a new-look outfit of elite riders, Team Bestmed-ASG will be focused on making a major impact on the South African cycling scene this year.
Lung sufferer to tackle River Mile
Functioning with a chronic lung disease, Cannonville resident Peter Moore wants to send out a message of inspiration to other sufferers when he takes part in the river mile at the SPAR Summer Festival this month.
Riaad Moosa & Friends taking hilarity to the next level at Emperors Palace
Research has proven that having friends helps us live longer and healthier lives; they help to counter stress and they improve our general happiness and mood.
Brimstone to list Sea Harvest on JSE
Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited announced today its intention to list leading vertically integrated seafood company Sea Harvest.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
Cartoon – The State of His Nation
Smart business decisions can have tax advantages for successful farming ventures
Every successful farmer knows that making smart tax and investment decisions, aimed at continued growth, is critical for the long-term viability of their businesses.
Book Review: Cold Blood
Andy McNab Bantam Press Review: Brian Joss Nick Stone, a former SAS operative, is coerced by his ex commanding officer, Reg Cauldwell, who has set up a small security business, to accompany his son Jack and four other disabled ex-servicemen on an expedition to the North Pole,
Tyres are a critical safety component of vehicles and should be checked regularly, says the AA
Tyres are critical safety features – check them properly and regularly, the Automobile Association (AA) said. Tyres remain a dangerously overlooked component of car care in South Africa, sometimes with fatal consequences.
Until next time…
Bruce