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Having access to current events and up-to-date information has value in the modern world because of the constantly changing nature of the world.
Without regular access to news, most people would be unaware of the various events taking place, both locally and around the world, that have an impact on their lives.
News is more than just facts and information; it is information that affects us.
News affects how we live our lives, how we perform our jobs, how we function, and how we make decisions. We decide whether or not to carry an umbrella or cancel a picnic based on weather reports.
So everyday we will be bringing you a “News Digest” to wake up too. Here’s everything you need to kick off your morning.
5 things you need to know about South Africa today:
Doctors impressed by Neil Tovey’s progress in hospital
South African Football Association (Safa) Technical Director and former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has impressed doctors with his progress after suffering a heart attack on Sunday afternoon.
Cabinet ‘unanimous’ in support of Gordhan
Cabinet has affirmed its support for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan who is facing fraud charges, saying that under Section 35 of the Constitution, Gordhan is innocent until proven otherwise by a court of law.
Thuli Madonsela: It’s a blatant lie that we used foreign funding
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela on Thursday denied that her office operated on money from foreign donors and that it had used consultants.
“It’s a lie that we used consultants. It’s a blatant lie that we used USAID money, ever,” Madonsela told Johannesburg-based radio station Power FM.
South Africa is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday, a move which would take effect one year after notice is formally received by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Ex-Employees gives damming evidence in Panayiotou case
Christopher Panayiotou’s ex-employee, Mawonga Ndedwa, “nailed” the businessman in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Thursday when he recalled how he had stumbled upon R30 000 in the OK Grocer store room and was told by his boss that he should pass the money on to Luthando Siyoni.
Top 5 trending hashtags in the last 12 hours:
In the aftermath of the #FeesMustFall protests which have caused Universities to completely shut down in South Africa, some students are showing the world they’re not caving into the violence and mayhem with the #IllStudyWithYou hashtag
Cassper Nyovest, on Thursday evening, finally premiered the hotly-anticipated #FillUpTheDome live DVD, which showcases his mammoth and historical concert from last year October. Celebs and fans who have seen it quickly took to social media to give it major praise.
The Old Mutual Wild Series are spectacular trail running & mountain biking events that raise funds for conservation projects across South Africa with Wildlands. Today’s race is taking place at the beautiful Golden Gate National Park
South Africans have taken to Twitter to discuss the “blue tick” that you receive in messages. The tweets are incredibly funny because they are true.
- Me: I’m pregnant…
- Guy: Blue Tick
- Me: Ummmmm… Hello!!!!!
- Guy: Blue Tick
Speak Out is a show on SABC2 which was trending.
Dinah Mashaba and Thuli Mothoa claim that the right to accountability by suppliers have been violated. Amadwala Investment has not taken accountability for their actions by refunding Dinah and Thuli. They have made numerous promises to repay them, with interest, but have failed to do so. As a result of Amadwala Investment’s actions, Dinah and Thuli find themselves not only without a business but unemployed, in debt and barely making ends meet.
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