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The growth beat out market expectations by some margin – consensus among economists and analysts was that the economy would grow 0.4% for the quarter, given the heightened levels of load shedding taking place. At best, optimistic views were for 0.7%. According to Stats SA, however, the output from the country’s various economic sectors was higher than anticipated, and the reported number is four times higher than the predictions. Notably, Stats SA’s data shows that South Africa’s economy in the third quarter was larger than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering good news about the country’s economic recovery following two years…
It’s been 12 long years since Africa boasted a World Cup quarter-finalist, with the continent’s teams trying and failing to emulate Ghana at both the tournaments of 2014 and 2018. The wait ended on Tuesday, as Morocco became Africa’s fourth ever quarter-finalists as they neutralised Spain during a 0-0 draw before outgunning La Roja on penalties. It’s a magnificent moment for the Atlas Lions as they register their best ever World Cup performing—eclipsing the 1986 team who were eliminated by Germany in the Last 16—and making up for the failure of 2018, when a talented side fell in the group stage. On…
Cancer and a respiratory disease aggravated by COVID continue to afflict the 82-year-old. There was just one word on the banner – ‘Pele! ’ – alongside a picture of the Brazil great on the Stadium 974 pitch following their comfortable victory. Fans also held up a banner of their own, featuring an image of Pele with the number 10 on his back and the message: ‘Get Well featuring just one word: ‘Pele! ’ Pele had earlier sent a message to his compatriots ahead of the match. The three-time World Cup winner said on social media he would be watching the…
The ANC resolved at the special NEC meeting today that it will vote against the adoption of the report of the Section 89 Panel, given the fact that it is being taken on review by President Cyril Ramaphosa. In a brief statement released a few minutes ago by ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe on the Phala Phala report saga, he said: ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) met in special session on Monday the 5th of December 2022 to deliberate on the Section 89 parliamentary report. “The President of the ANC, comrade Cyril Ramaphosa attended the special NEC and made remarks after…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has recused himself from the ANC NEC special sitting in Nasrec to discuss the Section 89 panel report into Phala Phala. It was reported that ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe said this afternoon that after tabling the organisational report to the NEC this morning, Ramaphosa recused himself from the meeting as he did on Friday during the sitting of the NWC. Ramaphosa told reporters that it was the ANC tradition that those whose matters were being discussed shouldn’t be in the house. The NEC is sitting to deliberate the findings from the panel chaired by retired Chief…
The family of the struggle icon Dr Ngaka Molema says the fallen stalwart would not be happy about the government’s failure to render services to the people. Molema who was a teacher, medical practitioner and national secretary of the ANC died in 1965. The family was speaking on the sidelines of the commemoration service to honour the man, whom the Ngaka Modiri Molema District municipality was named after. A family representative, Patrick Kgwadi, described Molema as a selfless man who sacrificed his life for liberation and would be disappointed if his actions were in vain. “He started with the ANC when…
King’s of Joburg Connie Ferguson makes her debut as a bad a** in the latest instalment of Kings of Joburg. Maybe they should call it kings and a queen of Joburg. Whatever the name, viewers can expect to see a compelling sequel to the much anticipated drama, which sadly will not feature the late Shona Ferguson. Point of correction. King’s of Joburg only released their official trailer in December. The series is expected to premier in January 2023. Blood and Water season 3 The high school mystery drama at Parkhurst High makes its return as two sisters return to class…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made major inroads in its drive to promote thousands of officers. Source: Biztech.co.za
Advocate Mahlape Sello. Source: Supplied
The four victories recorded by the South African teams in the latest round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship has set the scene for what could prove a decisive double round of derbies over the festive week. Rugby will be played in this country over the Christmas and New Year period for the first time, with the two coastal venues hosting games immediately prior to Christmas and then, of all times and dates, in the evening of New Year’s Eve. A particular appetising fixture will be the Vodacom Bulls’ visit to Cape Town on 23 December for a repeat of last…