The Gremlin morning edition
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Good morning all!
In this edition of The Gremlin
TOP STORY
Investec in the rough at Pinnacle Point
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Israel will not return to 1967 borders: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said thatIsraelwould be generous with the size of a Palestinian state, but would not return to the 1967 borders or divide the city ofJerusalem.
Air France pilots may have erred in 2009 crash: report
Pilots aboard an Air France plane whose plunge into theAtlantickilled 228 people were confused by a series of flight control alarms and possibly reacted in error before the crash.
Flights cancelled as volcanic ash touches Scotland
Ash spewing from an Icelandic volcano is bringing disruption and days of uncertainty to more parts of Europe, as officials inGermanysaid dozens of flights will be grounded on Wednesday.
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ANC moves to quell election-lists revolts
The ANC team appointed to investigate irregularities in the compilation of the party’s lists of candidates for last week’s municipal elections will not have to work to a deadline, despite growing revolt in the party about candidate lists.
Info bill meeting postponed due to bickering
Chairperson of the AD HOC Committee on the protection of information bill Cecil Burgess said they hope to finalise the legislation before the 24 June Parliamentary deadline.
‘SA’s maturing democracy adds to its influence on world stage’
President Jacob Zuma says South Africa`s maturing democracy adds to its influence on the global stage. Zuma saysSouth Africacan now speak with some authority on democracy especially after the recent peaceful Local Government Elections.
LOCAL NEWS
ZEITGEIST III special screening in Knysna
Eden Lions on SABC 3′ eXpresso – video
SWD Eagles to attend Sedgefield Business Boerie Bash to raise funds
NSRI appeal made in search for missing man: Plett
Halfway Toyota George Newsletter
More ostriches to be culled in Oudtshoorn
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Aurora liquidators fired to ‘safeguard integrity’
The justice department firedAuroraliquidators Enver Motala and Gavin Gainsford to “safeguard the integrity of the liquidation process”, its spokesman said on Tuesday.
Cape Chamber backs Manuel for IMF post
TheCapeChamber of Commerceon Tuesday said that it is rooting for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to choose former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel as its new chief.
Pandor ‘has power to prevent fracking’
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has the power to quash any attempts that may jeopardise the country’s astronomy projects, including fracking in the Karoo, her deputy said on Tuesday.
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Bafana’s improved ranking a boost ahead of Egypt encounter
Bafana Bafana’s surge in the FIFA world rankings will be a motivating factor to score a rare win against seven-times African champions,Egypt. The team has only lost once in seven matches under Coach Pitso Mosimane andSouth Africais now ranked among the top four teams on the continent.
Masters champ Schwartzel thrilled to crack world’s top 10
U.S.Masters winner Charl Schwartzel will have an extra spring in his step at this week’s PGA Championship after climbing into the world’s top 10 for the first time.
Victorious Sevens gets praise
Both Coach Paul Treu and Captain Kyle Brown have lauded the youngsters in the Springbok Sevens squad for their tournament victory at the London Sevens.
The BlitzBokke came back from 14 – 0 down againstFijito win the cup final 24 – 14 at Twickenham on Sunday.
REGULAR COLUMNS
PRESS RELEASE
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Great News for all Golf in the Garden Route Golfers
Until tomorrow…
Bruce
