Market report: Investec and Old Mutual hurt after minister exits: Johannesburg was a balmy 25 deg C today but some parts of London's financial markets were feeling the chill after the departure of South Africa's well-respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan. The rand slumped as much as 2.6% against the dollar over fears fiscal discipline would be abandoned as President … [Read more...] about Market report: Investec and Old Mutual hurt after minister exits
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Ahmed Kathrada: a life of love and beauty after 26 years on Robben Island | The Conversation
Ahmed Kathrada: a life of love and beauty after 26 years on Robben Island: Ahmed Kathrada leaves a legacy filled with self-sacrifice and courage. Kopano Tlape/EPAAhmed Kathrada, one of South Africa’s preeminent struggle stalwarts who has died at the age of 87, was best known to many as Kathy or Uncle Kathy. He was a most unassuming man. Shy and non-imposing, he would walk … [Read more...] about Ahmed Kathrada: a life of love and beauty after 26 years on Robben Island | The Conversation
SA News: South Africa clinch series after rain washes out last day
South Africa clinch series after rain washes out last day: The fifth cricket test between New Zealand and South Africa was drawn Wednesday when rain washed out play on the fifth day. South Africa won the three-match series 1-0. South Africa 314 (Quinton de Kock 90, Faf du Plessis 53, Hashim Amla 50; Matt Henry 4 ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews South Africa take … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa clinch series after rain washes out last day
Guinea Bissau President José Mário Vaz visits Greenpeace ship after arrest of illegal fishing vessels
APO News from Africa: Guinea Bissau President José Mário Vaz visits Greenpeace ship after arrest of illegal fishing vessels: Four fishing vessels have been arrested in Guinea Bissau waters after joint patrols by Greenpeace (www.Greenpeace.org/Africa/en) and the Fisheries Surveillance Department of Guinea Bissau, FISCAP, found multiple fishing infringements. The findings of … [Read more...] about Guinea Bissau President José Mário Vaz visits Greenpeace ship after arrest of illegal fishing vessels
SA News: New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Hashim Amla aids Proteas’ recovery after early blows on rain-curtailed Day 1
New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Hashim Amla aids Proteas' recovery after early blows on rain-curtailed Day 1: Hamilton: South Africa prepared themselves to bat long, through rain disruptions, to make the most of New Zealand's bungled use of the review system on day one of the third Test in Hamilton on Saturday. "We've got a long way to go to get a good total ... Source: … [Read more...] about SA News: New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Hashim Amla aids Proteas’ recovery after early blows on rain-curtailed Day 1
