Day: November 3, 2023
News24 | Carol Paton | Does Ramaphosa have the guts for cuts?
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has tabled a budget that will involve far-reaching changes to the size and shape of the state. This makes it the most political budget in years, writes Carol Paton.
Continue ReadingNews24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Siya for president: Lessons in leadership from the Boks
There has been much reflection in the media on Siya Kolisi's leadership skills since the Boks made history last Saturday by becoming the only team in the world to lay claim to the Webb Ellis trophy four times since the Rugby World Cup was introduced.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Simnikiwe Xabanisa | We never really knew what we had in Jacques Nienaber
In Breaking Bad terms, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was Mr White to Rassie Erasmus' Jesse Pinkman. Now that he is leaving for Leinster, the Bok coaching team will lose a grounded voice of reason.
Continue ReadingNews24 | OPINION | Idols at 21: Goodbye to the TV Vegas act that strayed and overstayed
For 21 years and across all 19 seasons, Thinus Ferreira chronicled Idols SA right from its beginning until it will finally be pushed off the TV stage this Sunday - unwilling to go but still waving. As it ends, he looks at the show that...
Continue ReadingIvanka Trump’s Latest Excuse For Avoiding New York Fraud Trial Is A Doozy
The former first daughter claims that being scheduled to appear in court “in the middle of a school week” is “undue hardship” for her.
Continue ReadingTrump Asks Appeals Court To Lift Gag Order Imposed On Him In 2020 Election Interference Case
The gag order restricts former Trump's speech about potential witnesses, prosecutors and court staff in the case that accuses him of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Continue ReadingJonathan Van Ness Says Heated Exchange With Dax Shepard Over Trans Rights Was Edited
In a September podcast appearance, the "Queer Eye" star teared up when Shepard pushed back on their defense of transgender youth.
Continue ReadingTarget CEO Defends Removal Of LGBTQ Pride Merch Earlier This Year
CEO Brian Cornell emphasized that the Pride merchandise removal was the result of “serious safety threats” and “very aggressive behavior” at the stores.
Continue ReadingFTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Convicted Of Fraud
He could face decades in prison after prosecutors said he cheated thousands of cryptocurrency customers out of billions of dollars.
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