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The Ballroom and Latin Youth Festival will take place on 2 July at De Jager Sport Centre in Oudtshoorn.

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Small players have big roles in Southern Cape 

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Career soldier Mladic became “butcher of Bosnia”

Ratko Mladic, who has been arrested inSerbia, is accused of orchestrating the methodical slaughter of up to 8000 Muslims from the Bosnian “safe area” of Srebrenica, in the worst massacre inEuropesince World War Two.

G8 summit opens in France

Leaders of the Group of Eight most powerful nations began a summit in the northern French resort ofDeauvilleon Thursday.

Gaddafi cut off from troops: Canadian general

NATO air strikes have forced Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi into hiding, making it increasingly difficult for him to communicate with his troops, says a Canadiangeneral. 

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New campaign to counter Info Bill

The Right2Know campaign said a meeting on Tuesday where ANC MPs used their majority to approve contentious clauses of the bill by vote, showed that the ruling party was reneging on concessions made in recent months and determined to drive a draconian bill through Parliament.

‘Guma won’t renew contract at SA Reserve Bank’

Guma’s second five-year term of office with the SARB expires on July 31, after 16 years of uninterrupted service.

Relatives of slain cops praise police assistance

Relatives of a slain Kraaifontein policeman have praised the police for the work they have done so far.

LOCAL NEWS 

Mossel Bay’s Llewellyn Whitaker chosen for SA Surfing Team 

George Golf Club Newsletter 

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Plettenberg Bay needs to replace both of their rescue boats. 

Deon Joubert outruns the pack at Knysna Hillclimb 

SWD Eagles team to play WP announced 

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Eskom vows lights will stay on

Eskom said yesterday electricity supply was “tight” but it had no plans for blackouts anywhere inSouth Africathis winter.

Transnet and labour reach wage settlement

“The terms of the agreement were finalised at the Transnet Bargaining Council on Wednesday,” Transnet said.

Fuel prices set to drop

With winter setting in, consumers can look forward to fuel prices coming down next week. The price of brent crude has dropped significantly and unrest in the Arab world are the reasons for the drop. 

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Sascoc respects decision on Olympic bid

The SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) respects the decision by government not to endorse a bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games, its president Gideon Sam said.

Bin Hammam wants investigation into Blatter

FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam called on incumbent and rival Sepp Blatter to be included in an ethics investigation as the latest crisis to engulf football’s troubled governing body escalated on Thursday.

Frans Steyn keer terug as Springbok, nie as Leeu

Kaapstad. – Frans Steyn keer eersdaags terug na Suid-Afrika, maar nie om vir die Lions Super Rugby te speel nie. 

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Good morning all! 

In this edition of The Gremlin 

TOP STORY 

Mossel Bay job agency boss arrested on 60 fraud charges 

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US and Britain warn Gaddafi 

USpresident Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday warnedLibya’s Muammar Gaddafi that there would be no letting up the pressure on him to go. 

SA and China continue to strengthen relations 

South AfricaandChinacontinue to strengthen relations between the two nations. Today the Speaker of the National Assembly Max Sisulu hosted his Chinese counterpart. 

Obama confident of two-state solution for Israel 

United States President Barack Obama said today he believed a two-state solution forIsraelandPalestinewas achievable but urged the Palestinians to talk toIsraelover statehood rather than seeking United Nations (UN) recognition.  

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Total lunar eclipse for SA 

Cape Town- The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) has announced that a rare eclipse will be visible in SA during June. 

ANC skop vas oor sensuurwet 

Kaapstad – ’n Vertroulike etensuur-vergadering tussen die ANC en opposisiepartye oor die omstrede Wetsontwerp op die Beskerming van Inligting het gister op niks uitgeloop. 

Group lays charges against Malema at ICC  

The Pro-Afrikaans Action Group (Praag) has laid charges against ANC Youth League (ANCYL) leader Julius Malema at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

LOCAL NEWS 

Oudtshoorn tourism not affected by avian flu outbreak 

Oudtshoorn: ANC-Icosa coalition is born 

Oakhill School News 

Mossel Bay’s Dias Museum Celebrates International Museum Day

Movies at the Garden Route Mall 

Mossel Bay:  Desalination Plant Structurally Complete 

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Metrorail offers R20m to train crash victims 

LuckyMontana, CEO of Prasa, the parastatal, told journalists at a media briefing that the company was “seriously concerned” about the two recent accidents inSowetoon May 19 and inPretoriaon April 8. 

State policy may make officials criminals 

The controversial Protection of Information Bill aims to regulate the classification, protection and dissemination of state information, weighing state interests up against transparency and freedom of expression. 

Experts debate pros and cons of fracking  

Various experts debated the hotly-contested issue of hydraulic fracturing in the Karooon Wednesday, as part of a discussion hosted by the Johannesburg Press Club in Midrand.

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Three changes to Bulls starting XV for cheetahs clash 

The Bulls announced three changes to their starting XV to play the Cheetahs inPretoriaon Saturday. Francois Hougaard will move into the scrum-half position in the place of Fourie du Preez. Du Preez has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a knee injury. 

Boks take confidence from Super Rugby – coach 

The good form ofSouth Africateams in Super Rugby has been a confidence boost for the world champions ahead of their World Cup defence later this year, Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said. 

Bin Hammam denies wrongdoing in FIFA ethics case 

FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam denied any wrongdoing in an alleged bribery case on Wednesday, suggesting the investigation was “little more than a tactic” from his election rival Sepp Blatter.

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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 

Fancourt Golf Club Newsletter 

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.

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Good morning all!

In this edition of The Gremlin 

TOP STORY 

Plettenberg Bay police search for missing JHB man 

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Saudi woman charged with defying driving ban

A Saudi woman has been charged with inciting females to defy a driving ban, a “violation” for which the penalty remains unclear and that is not covered by a clear law, her lawyer said.

Europe on alert for volcano ash cloud

Britainsaid flights could be disrupted from parts of the country on Tuesday by an ash cloud billowing from an Icelandic volcano, but said it did not expect a repeat of last year’s travel chaos.

Tornado devastates US Midwest, leaves 89 dead

A monster tornado nearly 1,5 km wide killed at least 89 people inJoplin,Missouriwhen it tore through the heart of the small Midwestern city, ripping the roof off a hospital and destroying thousands of homes and businesses, local officials said. 

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Coalition talks start among parties

Political powers were locked in meetings across the country on Monday to mull coalition pacts in municipalities where power hung in the balance after last week’s municipal elections. 

Sacci calls for competence

Local governments need to appoint competent staff and fix shortcomings in financial management to create a suitable environment for economic growth, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Monday.

Cop says Jub Jub tested positive for coke

Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye and Themba Tshabalala’s urine samples were not tempered with.

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Outeniqua Rolbalklub Newsletter 

Knysna Golf Club Newsletter 

Mossel Bay Golf Club Newsletter 

SWD Krieketnuus 

H5N2-virus versprei na nóg plase in Karoo 

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‘Good service delivery needs structural changes’

On May 18, the country went to vote for councillors in their municipalities, but the political debate and campaigning focused on emotive issues such as the open-toilet saga, race, and which party was better at governance.

Fewer companies closing down: Stats SA 

Fewer companies closed down in April 2011 compared to the same month last year, Statistics SA said on Monday. Liquidations recorded a year-on-year decrease of 25.4%, from 358 to 267, in April 2011, Statistics SA said. The number of liquidations recorded for the three months ended April 2011 fell by 7.3% compared with the same period of 2010.

Manuel calls for open process in top IMF job

Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel has called for a more open recruitment process in selecting the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) head. 

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MP names soccer star Giggs in privacy row

A politician defied a court order on Monday by identifying Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs as the soccer star fighting a legal battle to prevent newspapers from publishing allegations of an affair.

Fourie du Preez lank op krukkelys

Kaapstad – Die Springbok-skrumskakel Fourie du Preez sal 4 tot 6 weke buite aksie wees nadat hy Saterdag sy knieligamente in die Bulls se Super Rugby-oorwinning oor die Sharks beseer het.

Nóg ’n Kaapse Bok op ys 

Kaapstad – Jean de Villiers en Jaque Fourie is weer fiks, Peter Grant sal hopelik teen die einde van die week perdfris wees, en die Springbok-stut CJ van der Linde is op pad huis toe.

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Good morning all! 

George, Mossel Bayand Knysna are ‘safely’ in DA hands and a DA/Cope coalition appears likely inPlettenbergBay.  Oudtshoorn is poised for another 5 years of hell. 

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2 drown in Knysna accident 

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NATO pounds pro-Gaddafi forces’ command centres 

NATO warplanes bombed command centres nearTripoliand inLibya’s southwest as part of a continuing effort to cut communications links between Muammar Gaddafi and his units on the battlefields, the military alliance said Saturday. 

Europeon alert for Icelandic volcano ash cloud  

An eruption byIceland’s most active volcano was set to keep the island’s main airport shut on Monday, while other European nations watched for any impact on their air routes from a towering plume of smoke and ash. 

FIFA block bribe document – BBC report 

Football’s world governing body FIFA is attempting to block the release of a document that reveals the identity of two officials forced to repay bribes, the BBC reported Sunday. 

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Two CT officers murdered  

Police unions have condemned Sunday’s murders of two Kraaifontein officers inCape Town. 

Wittes ‘moet kalmeer’ 

Pretoria- Wittes in Suid-Afrika moet kalmeer, want hulle is te sensitief oor raskwessies. 

Joost het dalk nié gevreesde siekte 

Kaapstad. – Dit is nog geen uitgemaakte saak dat Joost van der Westhuizen, oud-Springbok, motorneuronsiekte het nie. 

LOCAL NEWS 

DA weighs coalition in Bitou 

AA Accommodation Awards For Mossel Bay Properties 

Plett NSRI volunteers on a training run. 

The Wedge Classic 2011 

SWD Eagles to play WP in Knysna 

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Manuel plays mum on IMF appointment 

Speculation about who should lead the IMF is gathering momentum following the arrest of managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn a week ago on sexual assault charges. 

Verblyfpermit-chaos 

Die departement van binnelandse sake se verblyfpermitstelsel het in totale wanorde verval. 

Eerste vrou vir IMF-pos? 

Ontwikkelde lande wil iemand uit hul eie geledere as nuwe leier van die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds (IMF) hê, maar die Europese skuldkrisis maak dié verandering onwaarskynlik. 

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Blitsbokke lig beker in Londen 

Londen – Die Springbok-sewesspan het ‘n ongelooflike terugvegpoging van stapel gestuur omFijimet 24-14 te klop in die beker-eindstryd van die Emirates Londen-sewestoernooi. 

Rampaging Bulls stun Sharks 

The butter-fingered Sharks contributed hugely to their own demise while the Bulls reaffirmed their Super Rugby credentials here last night. 

Vettel holds off Hamilton for Spanish GP win  

Red Bull’s Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel took his fourth win in five races on Sunday in a Spanish Grand Prix that shed its reputation for predictable processions. 

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Good morning all! 

In this edition of The Gremlin 

TOP STORY 

DA claims massive gains in Western Cape 

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Journalists confirm South African Lensman killed in Libya  

South African photographer Anton Hammerl is dead. 

Former IMF chief gets bail, succession race rages 

Dominique Strauss-Kahn was granted bail yesterday but faced another night in aNew Yorkjail, hours after he quit as head of the IMF under the cloud of sex crime charges. 

Obama, in Arab outreach, shifts on Mideast peace 

U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday backed a key Palestinian demand on the borders of a future state withIsraelas part of his vision for aMiddle Eastpeace deal and sought to shape political change convulsing the region. 

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ANC, DA win big 

The ANC has maintained its control of most of the country’s major cities but the DA will governCape Townfor a second term and has increased its support countrywide. 

Malema fans fade away 

Julius Malema’s hate-speech hearing in the Johannesburg High Court yesterday was quite unlike the hearings of a month ago. 

LOCAL NEWS 

Activists protest against Plett dog fight accused 

DA claims massive gains in Western Cape 

Soapbox Derby To Kick-Off Knysna Speed Festival And Hillclimb Weekend 

Movies at the Garden Route Mall 

Well known opera singer to perform in George 

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IMF successor must be European: Merkel 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday acknowledged Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s resignation as managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – and called for a European to succeed him. 

SA to boost Africa ties, says Davies 

“Developing mutually beneficial relations with other African nations has been a priority of SA for a while. Now it is important to deepen and strengthen the relations that were once created,” Davies said on Thursday morning during a business-networking forum organised by the Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency (Wesgro). 

Petrol dalk gou goedkoper? 

’n Wesenlike daling in die dieselprys en dalk ook ’n petrolprysdaling word vir Junie verwag op grond van die jongste syfers van die departement van energie. 

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Super battle of the No10s 

All eyes will be on King’s Park tomorrow when the Sharks host the Bulls in what is a pivotal Super 15 match for the defending champions in their efforts to stay alive in the competition. 

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Good afternoon all! 

DA have won an outright majority inMosselBay.  George Election Results.  DA has won Wards 5, 3, 14, 16, 17, 19.  ANC has won Wards 12, 13, 19, 21.  Knysna and [10 out of 17 Wards] Sedgefield have been won by the DA.  Knysna [DA 10, ANC 7, Cope 1 & 1 Independent].  The ANC leading 5-2 inPlettenbergBay.  

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Plettenberg Bay small holding killings – life for one of three accused 

Bianca Buitendag to compete in Roxy Wahine Cup presented by the City of Durban 

Herman at The Shed 

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Good morning all! 

Election news dominating this morning – but still incomplete – will keep you updated as the results come in.

In this edition of The Gremlin 

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SWD Krieketnuus 

Ten held over Plettenberg Bay dogfights 

NMMU George Open Day 2011 attracts visitors from far afield 

Brandhouse Liga op ‘n Mespunt 

Tour de Plett Cycling Festival – 9th and 10th July 2011 

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Good morning all! 

In this edition of The Gremlin 

TOP STORY 

Tien wat deelneem aan hondegevegte vasgetrek 

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Israeli-Palestinian violence erupts on three borders 

Israeli troops shot Palestinian protesters who surged towards its frontiers withSyria,LebanonandGazaon Sunday, killing at least 13 people on the day Palestinians mourn the establishment ofIsraelin 1948. 

Judge denies bail to IMF chief in sex assault case 

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was denied bail on Monday on attempted rape and other criminal charges, and prosecutors said they are investigating whether he may have engaged in similar conduct once before.

Endeavour vertrek op laaste sending

Pretoria- Ná verskeie vertragings het Nasa se pendeltuig die Endeavour gistermiddag omstreeks 15:00 (SA tyd) uiteindelik vir die laaste keer die hemelruim ingeskiet. 

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Battle of the ballot

As politicians crisscrossSouth Africatoday in a last-ditch attempt to woo the waverers among the country’s 24million registered voters, analysts are predicting a strong turnout.

No more jobs for mates

ANC-run councils inWestern Capewill implement key provisions of a controversial bill that seeks to outlaw “cadre deployment”, irrespective of whether the bill is signed into law, the party’s provincial chairman, Marius Fransman, said yesterday.

Hoftrap ANC oor lied 

Johannesburg – Die gewraakte woorde van die struggle-lied “dubula iBhunu” (skiet die Boer) is “aanhitsing tot moord” en nie net “ongrondwetlik” of net gewone “aanhitsing” nie, het ’n regter gister bevind.

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Mossel Bay Golf Club newsletters 

Bianca Buitendag beaten into 2’nd place 

Golfing greats top wine list at the 19th hole 

Sea Rescue exercise at Mossel Bay 

ASWD George Habelgaarn 10km results 

Suid-Kaap gons ná die aarde bewe 

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Sactwu concerned about Walmart/Massmart merger

In the closing arguments heard today before the Tribunal, Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu)’s legal team argued that the merger could result in a substantial hollowing out of the SA manufacturing sector, including the clothing, textile, footwear and leather sectors.

Avusa allows consortium to undertake due diligence

The conditions for being allowed to undertake the due diligence included an undertaking that the consortium, represented by Capitau Holdings, will deliver a firm intention to make an offer in terms of the Takeover Regulations within four weeks of the due diligence, Avusa said.

SA is a potential solar gold mine: F&S

The government’s 20-year master energy plan, the Integrated Resources Plan, was finalised in March after public comment and debate, and the distinct winner for the plan was solar photovoltaic. 

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Stormers will have to refocus

The Stormers’ season is at a crossroads in the wake of their third defeat and a pending match againstNew Zealandregional leaders the Blues inAucklandthis Friday.

Kirsten shortlisted for Proteas coach vacancy

Former South African opening batsman and Indian coach Gary Kirsten is on the short list of candidates for the vacant post as Proteas’ coach. Interviews are currently underway in Sandton for the top job vacated by Corrie van Zyl after the World Cup.

Dis ’n Super-drukkoker!

In die Super Rugbyreeks is dit nou soos in ’n drukkoker op ’n rooiwarm stoofplaat met agt spanne wat sake oor die volgende vyf naweke gaan uitspook om ’n plek in die uitpeelwedstryde.

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Good morning all! 

In this edition of The Gremlin 

TOP STORY 

Tremor hits Southern Cape 

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Mugabe faces revolt over polls 

President Robert Mugabe faces a rebellion within his bickering Zanu-PF over the politburo’s controversial resolution this week to railroad the country into early elections. 

NATO must step up pace in Libya – British general 

NATO must broaden the range of targets it is bombing inLibyaor risk failing to remove Muammar Gaddafi from power,Britain’s most senior military officer was quoted as saying. 

Skote klap op Israel se grense met buurlande 

Majdal Shams (Golan-hoogte). – Minstens agt mense is dood en dosyne gewond toe geweld gister op Israel se grense met Sirië, Libanon en Gasa losgebars het tydens die herdenking deur Palestyne van wat hulle die “katastrofe” van Israel se stigting in 1948 noem. 

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Promises & political swipes mark final election campaign push  

Political parties have used their last pre-election weekend to drum up support for the local government polls, vowing to improve services and taking swipes at their opponents. 

Poll predicts ANC 62%, DA 26% 

An Ipsos Markinor survey conducted just before the local government election indicates that 75% of adults are registered to vote and similar proportions indicated that they are likely to vote and want to vote. The percentage translates into about 24.1 million voters. 

Local govt elections are about people – Zille 

Democratic Allianceleader Helen Zille says the local government elections are about the challenges that ordinary South Africans face – mostly poverty and unemployment. She says the DA – the official opposition party aims to govern a clean, corrupt free government. Zille highlighted the need for a corrupt free government as investors do not want to invest where corruption is rife.

LOCAL NEWS 

Knysna woman denies life partner stabbed policeman 

Knysna robber rescued by police dog 

Govt warns Mossel Bay solar water geyser installers 

Bianca Buitendag excels at SA Champs 

Mossel Bay Council Investing more in Point area 

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Huge petrol price increases likely to fuel inflation rate 

The consumer inflation index – the measure used by the Reserve Bank in setting its inflation target range – is expected to tick up to 4.4% year-on-year in April from 4.1% in March, according to a survey of nine economists byI-NetBridge. 

Dire warnings on Walmart 

The adversaries in the Competition Tribunal hearings on Walmart’s bid for Massmart will put their concluding arguments today amid renewed union threats of protests and warnings that blocking the deal will deter investment. 

Record rand gold price but investors remain wary 

South African gold miners celebrated a record high selling price of R336742/kg on Friday. 

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Joost undergoing medical tests 

Former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen is still undergoing medical tests and treatment at theSunninghillHospitalin northernJohannesburgafter being diagnosed with a life threatening condition. 

Afskuwelik, sê Schalk oor Stormers 

Kaapstad – Dis sweerlik nog vroeg om grafskrifte vir hul veldtog te begin skryf, maar ondersteuners van die Stormers se rugbyspan sou ongemaklik op ooreenkomste gelet het tussen die Kapenaars se wedstryd Saterdag teen die Chiefs in Hamilton en hul Super-seisoen tot dusver. 

Stormers moenie blues kry 

KAAPSTAD – Die Stormers se afrigter, Allister Coetzee, hoop sy spankanvandeesweek die kanniedoodgees van verlede seisoen openbaar deur die Blues Vrydag inAucklandte klop. 

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