Новости за 15.03.2018

JOHANNESBURG - South African automotive and energy component maker Metair Investments Limited’s full-year profits rose 23 percent after an improved performance from its automotive unit, the firm said on Thursday.

LONDON – South African referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been stood down from his role as an assistant referee for Ireland's Grand Slam clash at Twickenham on Saturday after World Rugby admitted they had erred in clearing him to attend an England training session this week.

However, the Chelsea boss acknowledged that Messi, who scored both home and away, had been the difference between the two sides.

INTERNATIONAL - Suddenly, Bitcoin seems a bit boring.

It might be hard to believe. But after the 1,400 percent rally of 2017, with wild swings along the way, the great crypto craze has cooled, at least for now. For the past month, Bitcoin’s price has stalled between $8,500 and $11,300 -- a minuscule range by its standards. And internet searches for “Bitcoin” have plunged, suggesting public interest has, too.

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JOHANNESBURG – Cricket South Africa (CSA) have appointed Advocate Daluxolo (Dali) Mpofu SC to lead Kagiso Rabada’s appeal against the code of conduct finding by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the recent second Test match between the Proteas and Australia in Port Elizabeth.

With counsel in place and the matter deemed sub judice, Cricket South Africa will not be making any further comment on the case

CAPE TOWN – The quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup delivered a mouth-watering fixture as Cape Town City were drawn at home to face Mamelodi Sundowns. 

INTERNATIONAL - Ford Motor Co. is about to face an unfortunate reality as it shifts to SUVs from cars: Its share of a lucrative and fast-growing market it helped pioneer has been steadily shrinking.

JOHANNESBURG – “Did you really push that guy KG?”

This was not a question from a journalist at a press conference. Instead, it was being posed by an innocent Doringkloof Primary School learner to Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.

In an instant South Africa’s fast-bowling hero realised his responsibility stretches further than just hurling down rockets in excess of 145km/h aimed to rip through the defences of Australian batsmen.

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Johannesburg - Australia’s moves to “fast track” visas for South Africa’s white farmers has prompted a protest by the South African government.

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe described his departure from office in November as a "coup d'etat" in his first TV interview since then, aired by South Africa's state broadcaster on Thursday.

Pop star Rihanna urged fans on Thursday to delete Snapchat after the social media app ran an ad making fun of her 2009 beating.

The details of hijacked property identified in Jeppestown, Johannesburg, has been handed over to the City’s GFIS for further investigation.

CAPE TOWN - The University of Cape Town is hosting the first African MBA World Summit which will see international students assisting local South Africans with their business. 

With the Cosafa president Phillip Chiyangwa as an arbitrator, Safa is putting together the electoral committee for next week's elections.

An expert talks about what causes night terrors in children and what parents can do

RUSTENBURG - A Nigerian man accused of for dealing in drugs was denied bail at the Rustenburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

Two high-school sweethearts returned to the school hallway where they first met nearly three decades ago for their wedding.

INTERNATIONAL - Farmers in Cameroon struggling with the effects of prolonged drought are finding relief through a government-supported initiative to give them access to better crop seeds.

The Southwest Development Authority (Soweda), based in Buea, has partnered with farmer organisations to create seed farms that now supply small-scale farmers in the region with seeds built to stand up to harsher weather.

JOHANNESBURG – Mamelodi Sundowns’ assistant coach Manqoba Mngqithi questioned South African players’ attitudes in their approach towards “easy” matches after seeing the Brazilians huff-and-puff to a 2-1 win over a team two divisions lower than them.

Bloemfontein - A Danish gun shop owner in South Africa initially accused of storing women's genitals in a freezer was handed two life sentences Thursday for raping a child and conspiracy to murder.

A well-structured estate plan takes into account the needs of family members and their unique circumstances

After 30 years of telling stories through dance, one of the most important showcases of the arts in the country will possibly come to an end because of financial constraints.

PARLIAMENT - The South African Cabinet on Thursday announced it had approved a bill that will criminalise hate crimes and hate speech.

DURBAN - A 25- year-old woman has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice after she recently opened a false case of indecent exposure against a 76-year-old man who had died in 2016.