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15th November 2021

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Time to close the open till and end the era of the permanent politician 4th September 2026
South Africa’s political system rewards politicians for staying in the job rather than delivering for the people who pay their salaries. We need a radical reset: treat public office as a finite tour of duty, with term limits, cooling-off periods and deferred pay that make leaving clean more rewarding than clinging to power.
OFFICIATING STANDARDS: VAR can reduce errors in SA soccer, but professional referees are the real fix 4th September 2026
While the conversation around the introduction of VAR in South African soccer rages on after Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie promised that it would be introduced in April 2025, the bigger picture is that South African referees are still semi-professional. Most juggle being match officials with other full-time jobs.
BOOK REVIEW: Regime Change peels back the thin skin beneath Trump’s second-term swagger 4th September 2026
A new political report by two veteran journalists, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, offers a devastating look at Donald Trump from his time in the Florida wilderness after losing to Joe Biden in 2020, up to when the president chose to launch a devastating war of choice with Iran.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Landmyn: An explosive local drama about family ties that bind yet threaten to erupt 4th September 2026
Nico Scheepers’ second feature film cuts awfully close to the bone, letting us experience at close quarters the discomfort that arises when we’re forced to confront the remnants of our toxic past.
WAR OF ATTRITION: Boks prepare to peak as All Blacks face test of endurance 4th September 2026
Coach Rassie Erasmus expects the Springboks to outlast a tiring All Blacks squad when the teams meet in the final two Tests of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Philippine court issues warrant for VP Duterte’s arrest in grave threats case 4th September 2026
A Philippine court on Friday ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with a criminal case accusing her of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the first lady, and a former House speaker.
China arrests 52 Singaporeans for alleged pyramid scheme activities, Singapore minister says 4th September 2026
Chinese authorities haves arrested 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi, China, after a law enforcement operation against pyramid scheme activities and related offences, Singapore's second minister for foreign affairs said on Friday.
Argentina’s Milei vows Falklands oil sanctions in sovereignty push 4th September 2026
Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, the British overseas territory claimed by Argentina, in a move which could escalate tensions with London.

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