Retiring Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup
Nadal’s superlative career was celebrated in front of his home crowd after Netherlands upset Spain in the Davis Cup.
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OPINIONISTA: The dominos could fall in any direction — the economic impact of Trump’s second term on South Africa
South Africa’s alignment with BRICS and its vocal support for Palestine place it at odds with US foreign policy under Trump’s administration. South Africa may face increased pressure to choose sides in an increasingly polarised global environment.
GROUNDUP: Johannesburg Water tales of woe — here are the highs and lows from November
As widespread municipal water supply problems continue, at least maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is on track.
We won’t send ARVS to zama zamas without a prescription – Motsoaledi
“We can’t just dish out ARVs like that. It is not Panado or vitamins or over-the-counter medication.”This is what the health minister Aaron Motsoaledi said when responding to the request made by illegal miners who are underground in the Old Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein, North West.On Monday, the illegal miners sent a letter up to the surface which stated: “Sicela ama ARVs plz,...
US Elections: Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing.
Kizza Besigye: Ugandan opposition politician kidnapped in Kenya, his wife says
KAMPALA, Nov 20 (Reuters) – A veteran Ugandan opposition politician was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya at the weekend, transferred to Uganda and is being held at a military jail in Kampala, his wife said on Wednesday.
THE CONVERSATION: World Children’s Day: How focused development programs for two to five year olds can transform lifelong outcomes
The first 1,000 days of life are crucial — there’s growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important
Jimmy Lai: HK pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai testifies for first time in landmark trial
HONG KONG, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai testified on Wednesday for the first time in his landmark national security trial, saying he had never tried to influence the foreign policy of other countries, such as the U.S., towards China and Hong Kong.
Ukraine war: US shuts Kyiv embassy during threat of ‘potential significant air attack’
KYIV, Nov 20 (Reuters) – The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday due to “specific information of a potential significant air attack” and told its citizens in Ukraine to be ready to swiftly seek shelter.
A WORLD OF THEIR OWN: Strategic Boks show misfiring and in crisis England and Wales what they’re missing
A strategic plan laid out in 2018 has underpinned the Boks’ rise to being the best in the world.
TAINTED TINS: Lucky star denies involvement in ‘misleading’ pilchard forgery
‘This is not our product’ — Lucky Star hits back at allegations of counterfeit pilchards with tampered expiration dates packed in Woolworths-branded cartons.
The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on
BBC World Service’s World Football has been uncovering the story behind the iconic photo of Brandi Chastain and the impact it had on women’s football.
Snow causes second day of travel disruption
Transport for Wales cancels some trains as weather warning continue.
New cost for Casement Park drops to £270m
The projected price tag for redeveloping the west Belfast stadium has fallen from £300m.
Inflation jumped to 2.3% in October
The pace at which prices are going up is closely watched as it influences the future path of interest rates.
FINAL CURTAIN: Rafael Nadal bows out — a tearful farewell to tennis in emotional Davis Cup defeat
Rafa Nadal played his final top-level tennis match in the Davis Cup this week, bringing an end to a unique, storied career.
Equip yourself with financial management skills to break free from economic hardship, expert advises
Momentum financial planning adviser Jessica Pillay says arming yourself with financial management and seeking guidance will help you get out of a financially abusive relationship.
Govt pleads with public to not disrupt spaza registration
The government is appealing to members of the public to not disturb the process of registration by blocking “certain” shop owners from registering.
Financial dependency makes women stay in abusive relationships – study
“Implementing gender-transformative and economic empowerment interventions to improve the economic status and stability of women and their families” is one of the recommendations by the Human Science Research Council in SA’s first study on gender-based violence
‘Feeding illegal miners will be mockery of criminal justice system’
It will make a mockery of the justice system if police were to allow the bulk supply of food and ARVs to the illegal miners trapped in a Stilfontein mine in the North West, according to deputy police commissioner responsible for policing, Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili