Новости за 31.03.2018

Port Elizabeth - United Democratic Movement Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBM) councillor Mongameli Bobani has apologised for an incident involving Congress of the People MP Deidre Carter during a chaotic council meeting on Thursday during which a motion of no confidence in mayor Athol Trollip was on the agenda. 

CANBERRA – The Sharks overpowered the Blues 63-40 in a high-scoring Super Rugby win as the Waratahs ground out an Australian derby victory over the Brumbies on Saturday.

Home comforts and a challenge masked as a promise are the key catalysts that have driven Siyanda Xulu to return to his best.

The 26-year-old centre-back has gone from playing just 10 competitive games in the last two seasons at Kaizer Chiefs to being a vital cog in a Maritzburg United team that’s punching above their weight.

Johannesburg - As Parktown Boys High School continues to deal with the aftermath of last year’s abuse scandal, a teacher has resigned after a racist, threatening rant in front of his class while another has been charged with assaulting a pupil.

It is one of the media’s most stereotyped lines, but a week can be a terribly long time. In sport, in life and, most certainly in strife, a week can seemingly last forever.

Sacramento - Stephon Clark, the unarmed 22-year-old killed by Sacramento police officers earlier this month, was shot eight times, with most of the bullets hitting him in the back, according to an independent autopsy requested by his family's attorneys.

On the question of racist tendencies within society, he said “many Indians are racist, just as I believe that many ­Africans are also racist”.- Justice Zak Yacoob

Inspired by the original Austrian torte, this Linzer Tart will be a hit with family and friends.

NEW DEHLI – Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday picked England batsman Alex Hales to replace Australia's scandal-plagued former vice-captain David Warner.

It was the turn of David Warner’s tears to take attention away from the action here Saturday, but many questioned his sincerity.

INTERNATIONAL - Cadillac is preparing to unveil one the most important models in its comeback tour.

Johannesburg - Two of the men responsible for the 2015 shooting on the N3 highway that claimed the lives of two police officers are set to spend the rest of their lives in prison.

Ahmedabad, India - A young farmer from India's lowest Dalit community has been beaten to death for owning a horse, which is seen as a symbol of power and wealth, police said Saturday.

DURBAN - SOUTH African traffic and border authorities must check weekend travellers’ luggage for smuggled body parts. This was one of the pleas from the Albinism Society KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Bhekisisa Thabete in Durban.

Former England international Ray Wilkins was last night seriously ill in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The Sharks at last lived up to their pedigree when they put an astonishing 63 points past the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday, although the Blues played their part in an entertaining Super Rugby spectacle by scoring 40 points of their own to take the game total to 103.

CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s Gerda Steyn announced herself as a new sensation in South African ultra running with a stunning win in the Two Oceans Marathon in a time of three hours 39 minutes and 26 seconds (3:39.36) in Cape Town on Saturday.

Cape Town - Newly appointed national crime intelligence boss Major General Peter Jacobs is the right man for the job despite doubts raised about his suitability, said the police on Friday.
Police Minister Bheki Cele, who has been in the job since late February, announced Jacobs’s appointment on Thursday.

DURBAN - A DURBAN Regional Court magistrate has labelled the actions of the State as “abominable” and “appalling” when the police arrested two of their own who were stationed at King Shaka International Airport.

MUNICH – Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will be without Arturo Vidal for Saturday’s prestigious duel with Borussia Dortmund, but veterans Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery are raring to go, coach Jupp Heynckes has said.

MIAMI – German fourth seed Alexander Zverev beat Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6(4) 6-2 on Friday to set up a Miami Open final showdown against big-serving American John Isner, who earlier overwhelmed Juan Martin del Potro.

United Nations, United States - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an "independent and transparent investigation" after 16 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more wounded during clashes with the Israeli military, a spokesperson said.

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CHRISTCHURCH – BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme hauled New Zealand back into the second Test on Saturday, cutting England’s advantage back to 115 runs with four wickets in hand at stumps on day two in Christchurch.

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