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The Sharks are hoping for a favourable outcome from the disciplinary hearing of star wing Makazole Mapimpi, who was cited for eye-gouging in a Heineken Champions Cup match against BordeauxBègles at the weekend. The Springbok wing’s case is set to be heard by the European Rugby Champions Cup-appointed independent disciplinary committee (DC) via video conference on Wednesday. There appears to be a possibility of a lack of video footage to support the allegations with The Sharks having included the 2019 World Cup-winning player in their touring squad to play two matches in Europe despite the citation. The Sharks play their…
The Mozambique international underwent trials at the Naturena-based club last month and he featured in several friendly matches for Amakhosi. Canhembe, who was released by Portuguese side Maritimo at the end of last season, is now awaiting a decision from Chiefs on whether or not he will be offered a contract. Newsnote has since discovered that the attacking midfielder has received an offer from Moroccan club Olympique Khouribga and that he is also attracting interest from Europe. “Yes, he is still waiting for some feedback from Kaizer Chiefs,” a source revealed. “There is an offer from Khouribga who are coached by Ricardo Formosinho. Formosinho knows…
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Energy Crisis Committee( Necom) is anticipated to meet on Wednesday to hopefully come up with a result to South Africa’s cargo slipping. But the commission can anticipate resistance in Parliament from the sanctioned opposition Democratic Alliance( DA). The DA is opposed to any plan to introduce” exigency legislation” to stamp colourful processes. The crisis committee’s meeting as the country struggles with lengthy power cuts leading to threats of court action to declare the current crisis unconstitutional. A lot hinges on Necom and what it plans to do to end the longest stretch of load shedding. One of the touted solutions is introducing emergency legislation in the power sector to make it easier to do business for private players. But DA Member of Parliament Kevin…
The ANC`s caucus in Parliament wishes each unmarried Eskom electricity station supervisor to account for the breakdowns and negative control which have left South Africans with out energy for as much as 12 hours daily. Several sources revealed that the meeting, which blurred the traces among the birthday birthday celebration and government, occurred on Monday night, in which Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and the Eskom management had been peppered with questions about the rolling blackouts. However, consistent with the sources, Eskom simply offered an define of the present day demanding situations it faces. They did…
According to Christo van der Rheede, executive director at Agri SA, the price of some staple food groups is likely to rise as a result of load shedding. Van der Rheede said that load shedding is having profound knock-on effects for all types of agriculture businesses, including those dealing with livestock and crops. He added that South Africa’s food security might be on the rocks soon if the issue persists. “If you’re a dairy farmer. You cannot milk your cows. You cannot keep your milk in a cold storage facility when there’s no electricity… The same applies to irrigation farmers…
The search for an eight-year-old female tiger that escaped from its enclosure on a small farm in southern Johannesburg over the weekend ended when it was found and euthanised. Community policing forum representative Gresham Mandy said reports were received of activity on the Arboretum Farm at Walkers Fruit Farms on Wednesday at around 01:55. The location is about 2km from where Sheba was last known to have been roaming around, Mandy said. “She had entered a farm area with six dwellings and with families living there. Sheba attacked and killed one of the domestic animals, and a call was made…
The riot saw thousands of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro attack government buildings following his election loss last year. The indictment says the individuals – who are not named – used violence and threats to try to abolish democracy. Mr Bolsonaro has voiced “regret” for the unrest, but denies he caused it. Perceived threats to democratic order are a sensitive subject in a country where military rule ended in 1985. The far-right leader is currently in the United States, having left Brazil to avoid attending the inauguration of his successor – the veteran leftist politician Luiz Inacio Lula da…
The eight-year-old big cat was spotted near a water hole on Monday evening with the help of thermal images from a drone. She returned to her enclosure, but soon escaped through the thin wire fence that had reportedly been cut, releasing the apex predator from the property Friday evening. Gresham Mandy of the Community Policing Forum said a team consisting of the Captured in Africa Foundation K9 anti-poaching unit, a member of the Special Task Force and community volunteers have agreed on a joint effort to track down Sheba. “We know where she is, but it is not safe for…
With a GDP of $66.0 billion recorded in the third quarter of 2022, South Africa is the second largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa after Nigeria. On the demand side, exports and government consumption were the main growth drivers. On the supply side, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing were the main growth drivers. South Africa’s trade balance was $11.29 billion in October 2022, down 56% from $25.91 billion in October 2021). Exports totaled $104.05 billion in October 2022, while imports were $92.76 billion. Exports increased by 0.7% to $103.4 billion, while imports increased by 19.74% to $77.5 billion during the same period.…
The Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will be able to play their Champions Cup round of 16 and quarterfinal games at home if they make it that far in the competition. In a report by Irish publication The42, EPCR [European Professional Club Rugby] confirmed that the three South African teams will be able to play their round of 16 and quarterfinal matches at home. The situation changes, however, when it comes to the semifinals, because even if a South African team is ranked higher than its opponent from the Northern Hemisphere, that match will still take place in Europe.…