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Reserve Bank shares good news about the South African rand
South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could curb a long-term track record of weakness.
‘This is ridiculous!’ – Smith dismissed after more Snicko controversy
Confusion reigns on day two of the third Ashes Test with England’s Jamie Smith at the centre of the controversy after he’s given not out after review, only to be given out moments later in a separate delivery, due to a contentious use of the Snicko technology.
Dezemba abroad: where Mzansi is spending the festive season
SPONSORED | From Mauritius to Dubai, Yesim shows how travellers are staying connected without roaming shock
I’ve realised I can make a difference – Hoy
In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Teacher discussed cocaine with pupils and called Islam ‘satanic’
Patrick Lawler previously featured in a BBC undercover investigation into far-right views.
News24 | ‘Angry’ Australia PM Albanese vows to crack down on extremism following Bondi Beach attack
Australia’s prime minister vowed to stamp out extremism as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered as “our little ray of sunshine”.
End of an era of pain for Nedbank
Nedbank has sold its stake in Ecobank to Bosquet Investments for R1.8 billion, exiting a loss-making investment to reset its Africa strategy toward fully owned businesses in SADC and East Africa.
News24 | Former BHP chief Brian Gilbertson has passed away at 82
Brian Gilbertson, the South African dealmaker who helped build the global mining giant BHP Billiton before his departure as chief executive in 2003, has died. He was 82.
Half of South Africa’s teachers will retire by 2030
Half of South Africa’s teachers are over the age of 50, and will cause a major shortage when they retire within the next ten years.
KAROO SNIPPETS: Hanover’s Mother Church, wisdom in the bricks, takeaway telephones, the open road
From a family brick-making business to a retired manual telephone operator, the Karoo is filled with unique history.
Antony Price, designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, dies at 80
Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.
Trump announces ‘warrior dividend’ payments for troops
In an address to the nation, Trump touted his economic record and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits
Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will “limit a fundamental right”.
‘Give Australia the urn’ – England in trouble as Cummins removes Root
Pat Cummins takes his second wicket of the innings as Joe Root is caught behind for 19 as England fall to 71-4 in their first innings, 300 runs behind Australia’s 371, as the home side take control on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a “vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised” registration process.
Judge allows Trump’s ballroom project to proceed for now
Dec 17 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump may pursue construction of a massive White House ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing for now, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday, rejecting an emergency bid by preservationists who call it an abuse of power.
Australia to introduce laws to crack down on hate speech after Bondi shooting
SYDNEY, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Australia will introduce wide-ranging reforms to crack down on hate speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, days after the country’s worst mass shooting in nearly three decades at a Jewish holiday event.
US House defeats bids to rein in Trump Venezuela campaign
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The US House of Representatives narrowly defeated two resolutions on Wednesday seeking to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggression toward Venezuela, amid widespread speculation that the Republican will launch an attack on the South American oil state’s territory.
AMABHUNGANE: Health director-general, IDT clash over R1.6bn hospital programme as contractor seeks minister’s intervention
Allegations of fraud and accountability crises unravel hospital upgrade projects as the National Department of Health’s partnership with the Independent Development Trust collapses, leaving communities in distress.
Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
The children’s commissioner says children are “crying out” for family time over the festive break.