Новости за 13.04.2018

BRISBANE - Team SA's Colleen Piketh and Nicolene Neal missed out on a gold medal in the women's pairs competition as they went down 15-14 to Malaysia's Emma Firyana and Sita Zalina Ahmad in a thrilling final on day nine of the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

A multimillion-rand clandestine drug laboratory was quietly operating three streets down the road from the late Struggle icon’s Soweto home.

CAPE TOWN - South African Airways (SAA) yesterday announced a number of key appointments, including a procurement specialist, to fill the critical skills gap at the troubled airline as it forges ahead with implementing its turnaround strategy. 

SYDNEY - Two-time Olympic and world champion Caster Semenya from South Africa will attempt a second gold at the Commonwealth Games as she runs in the women's 800-metre final on Friday.  

Britain blames Russia for poisoning of Skripals, but its own military lab cannot verify where the nerve agent came from.

Durban - Justin van Pletzen, the South African businessman who was taken in for questioning in Dubai over a video he posted of Ajay Gupta on social media, is co-operating with police in their investigation.

A source close to Van Pletzen, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that he respected the rule of law in the United Arab Emirates and was complying with the police during the investigation.

CAPE TOWN - The 1% VAT increase shared at the 2018 Budget Speech which has been in effect since 1 April 2018.

DURBAN - Mamelodi Sundowns out-going forward Khama Billiat is spoiled for choice with regards to his next destination, but hasn’t made the decision about his future.

MOSCOW - Arsenal survived a scare as they progressed to the last four of the Europa League on Thursday after coming back to draw 2-2 with CSKA Moscow in Russia in their quarter-final second leg.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that his side were outplayed for by CSKA Moscow for large parts of Thursday night's Europa League clash.

Washington - Hand dryers may leave your hands significantly more dirty than before, according to a new study.

‘Peace-in- the-home’, like all indoor plants, has been proven to reduce stress, ease eye irritations, headaches and fatigue.

CAPE TOWN - Eskom will make a strong push next week for the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to allow it to claw back R66billion for the 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.

The power utility has made an application to Nersa for a regulatory clearing account (RCA) to recoup the money in order to ease its liquidity problems in a move that could see electricity prices soaring further.

CAPE TOWN - Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux says Friday's warm-up game against Georgia will serve as the perfect opportunity to see what his team can do as they prepare for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in France.

Shanghai, China - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the opening practice session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Friday with championship leader Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari only sixth quickest at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Johannesburg - Leaders of the African National Congress (ANC), led by Deputy President David Mabuza, will be at the house of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, where they will "receive her body" on Friday.

About 120 tenants living at the Gatesville Flats say they are at their wits’ end as their pleas for water to be reconnected in their units “fall on deaf ears”.

For about three weeks residents at the flats have been without water. Gatesville ward committee member Fowzia Veerasamy compared the Gatesville Flats to the Sahara Desert due to the drought tenants had to deal with.

A smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds just about every known liquid and could make everyday items grime-proof and safer for children.

Celebrating my birthday with those less fortunate has given me such a sense of fulfillment. It beats any gift a person could buy me,” said Khoza.

Google is reportedly planning to give Gmail a fresh new look by working on a new design for Gmail’s interface as well as several new features.

JOHANNESBURG - Willard Katsande, the hard-tackling midfielder who usually gives it as hard as he takes it on the pitch, showed a softer side on Thursday and admitted he was anxious for his Kaizer Chiefs teammates who are heading for the exit door at the end of what is turning out to be another forgettable season for the Glamour Boys.

While they might be popular with single people, an expert thinks sex robots could be a hit with couples as well.

Herbert Diess takes over as CEO as Volkswagen plans new management structure to enable faster decision-making.

JOHANNESBURG - Visually impaired duo Ndodomzi Ntutu and Hilton Langenhoven earned another 100m gold-silver double for South Africa at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on Thursday.

Kim Kardashian West and her sister Kourtney Kardashian vacay in Turks and Caicos Islands.