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Just a week after his historic win at the SA Amateur, 16-year-old Christo Lamprecht will attempt a wire-to-wire win at the Africa Amateur today. Love the way the SA Juniors beat the Seniors by 25 shots in the team competition!
When Sweden reintroduces the military draft, the argument for welcoming ‘refugees’ is dead. The SACP nails it! RIP Hobbers – one of a dying breed of characters in sport.
Latest Local News
Council avails three buildings for social causes
Oudtshoorn, 02 March 2017 – The issue of people living in the streets is viewed seriously by the Municipality and has been a focus area of discussion between the municipality and the department for the past year.
George Power Interruptions
Grahamstown Private Schools Information Evening
GEORGE – A family of three boarding schools, highly regarded for excellence in all spheres of education.
Grahamstown Private Schools Information Evening
KNYSNA – A family of three boarding schools, highly regarded for excellence in all spheres of education.
Night parachute jumps in Mossel Bay Mossel Bay Advertiser
MOSSEL BAY NEWS – Night parachute jumps will take place on Friday, 10 March, at 18:00 at the Mossel Bay airfield in Aalwyndal. This event is for …
Boy with cerebral palsy saved George Herald
GEORGE NEWS – Bethesda’s projects division took only three hours to answer Christelene … ‘We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news’.
N2 death: Family needs answers Knysna-Plett Herald
Plettenberg Bay police spokesperson Captain Marlene Peterse said that according to information received it was believed the man had been run over …
human remains found in Plett Knysna-Plett Herald
More human remains found in Plett. Generic image. PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – Twice in one day did locals discover human remains in Plettenberg …
Wilderness puppeteer on CNN Knysna-Plett Herald
These beautiful puppets were filmed for CNN as they were taken for an early morning walk around the Knysna Lake by puppeteers who have been …
Miss SA finalist visits Sedgefield Knysna-Plett Herald
SEDGEFIELD NEWS – By now, most readers wil be familiar with the fact that Sedgefield local Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is one of 12 finalists in the Miss …
Hop farmers get good news George Herald
The Southern Passion Hop plant was introduced to international brewers yesterday during a five-day AB InBev Global workshop held at SABHF …
Latest Local Sports News
Scots celebrate as Lamprecht hangs on at Leopard Creek
Lali Stander – MALELANE, 2 March 2017 – Scotland celebrated an early victory at the African Amateur Championship with a successful title defence in the Team Competition, but the visitors are still trying to catch Christo Lamprecht in the 72-hole Stroke Play Championship at Leopard Creek Golf Estate.
SWD Eagles squad vs Border Bulldogs announced
The SWD Eagles Coaching team announced a 30 man squad to play the Border Bulldogs tomorrow night at 17:00 in East London,
SWD Cricket Hubs and Regional Performance Centre (RPC)
For many years, cricket was regarded as the game of the privileged, but great strides have been made to make cricket a truly national sport of winners.
Glenwood House sport stars shine George Herald
GEORGE NEWS – Glenwood House hosted Langenhoven Gymnasium on Saturday 25 … ‘We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news’.
New shooting club wants to develop the sport George Herald
GEORGE NEWS – The newly established Outeniqua Shooting Club, a George based sport shooting club with a passion for developing sport in the …
International News
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Presidential hopeful Macron aims to clean up French politics
With just 52 days left before French voters choose their president, the man leading the polls, Emmanuel Macron, is only now releasing his campaign platform
Ex-CIA agent freed in Europe thanks Trump administration
A former American CIA agent released from prison in Portugal hours before her planned extradition to Italy has thanked President Donald Trump for helping her.
Kremlin says Syrian forces, with air support, take Palmyra
The Syrian army backed by Russian jets has completed the recapture of the iconic ancient city of Palmyra from the Islamic State group.
Sweden reintroduces military draft
Sweden’s left-leaning government has reintroducing a military draft for both men and women because of what is called a deteriorating security environment.
Sessions says will recuse himself from Russia probe
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will recuse himself “whenever it’s appropriate” from probes into the election debacle regarding Russia.
National News
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SACP won’t back ‘radical looting’
South African Communist Party (SACP) deputy general secretary Solly Mapaila says the ANC should have opened up its succession debate to restore the credibility of a process that has been marred by factional battles.
‘He still needs to account’: Cosatu slams Brian Molefe’s MP move
Cosatu has become the latest addition to the choir condemning Brian Molefe’s appointment to Parliament. In a statement that followed a sitting of the trade union federation’s central executive committee, Cosatu expressed “disappointment” in the …
Corruption Watch joins calls for Bathabile Dlamini’s dismissal
Johannesburg – Corruption Watch has called for Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini to be fired for the manner in which she is handling the matter of Sassa’s readiness to distribute social grants to 17 million beneficiaries come April 1.
Guptas clueless on reported Bank of Baroda account closures
The family says they’ve received no official notification from the bank that it’s going to close accounts over compliance issues.
Zuma replaces 3 JSC members
Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma has decided to replace three members of the Judicial Service Commission, the presidency said on Thursday.
Only Zuma can take SA out its state of paralysis, says Madonsela
The former public protector said she could not dictate to any political party regarding whom it deploys to parliament. Only President Jacob Zuma can take South Africa out of its state of paralysis, according to former public protector Thuli Madonsela …
Business News
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Cabinet calls meeting over grants deadline crunch
The cabinet will hold a dedicated meeting with all parties involved in the payment of social grants next week, Minister Jeff Radebe said yesterday.
Cosatu to participate in land debate
Trade Union Federation, Cosatu has now also entered the land debate. It wants the Expropriation Bill, which is before parliament, to restrict government from paying for land which was acquired during apartheid.
SA cities lose 37% of water supply through leaks
Cape Town – The Western Cape government on Thursday revealed that 37% of South Africa’s water supply is lost through leaks in cities.
Dismay at new head of mining department
Cabinet has announced the appointment of a low-key Free State official, Thabo Mokoena, to head the Department of Mineral Resources, which has been without a permanent head for a year.
Sports News
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Lions of Teranga roar back to overwhelm Amajita at Afcon
The far bigger, more physically developed Senegalese were pitted against the smaller, quicker South Africans. Image by: Lefty Shivambu.
Soweto Derby takes centre stage this weekend
It will be Pirates coach Kjell Jonevret’s first derby and only his second match since taking over last week. FILE: William Twala of Kaizer Chiefs is challenged by Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando …
Fun-loving South African golfer Hobday dies at 76
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) – Simon Hobday, the fun-loving South African golfer who won the 1994 U.S. Senior Open at Pinehurst, died Thursday after a fight with cancer.
Nadal, Cilic into Acapulco semis
Acapulco – Rafael Nadal bounced back from a break down in both sets to defeat Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 and book a spot in the semi-finals of the ATP Mexico Open.
Lions to wake up against Waratahs
Cape Town – Sport24 chief writer Rob Houwing, in the second of his regular South African-focused Super Rugby previews this year, believes the Lions, under pressure to jack up their game, will repel Aussie tough nuts the Waratahs in Johannesburg on …
Press Releases
Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver
Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb will get another opportunity to display her skills at the highest level when she jets off to the Vancouver Rugby Festival this week.
Lanzerac releases maiden Chenin Blanc and first Syrah in more than 10 years
Lanzerac Wine Estate, situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands and regarded as one of the country’s leading wine producers, has added two new wines to its already popular Premium range.
Defending champ on a mission at Tour of Good Hope
Returning to a region he knows intimately, champion Stefan de Bod is fired up to defend his title when the Bestmed Tour of Good Hope takes place in the Cape Winelands next week.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
Ignore ‘Facebook Warriors’ spread rumours about changes in traffic law
Speed limits haven’t changed and trucks cannot be pulled off the road during certain hours.
Are you teaching your kids bad money habits?
2 March 2017 – Teaching kids of all ages about the world around them isn’t an easy task, and when it comes to finances, the habits that children learn will most probably follow them through to adulthood.
Cartoon – Urinating on the Constitution
Until next time…
Bruce