CURRENT AFFAIRS AND BREAKING NEWS: October 2018

Two men are being questioned for the murder of Cape Town advocate Pete Mihalik, but no one has been arrested or charged.

Two men are being questioned for the murder of Cape Town advocate Pete Mihalik, but no one has been arrested or charged. October 31, 2018 at 11:09AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | De Lille's Day Zero: Will she stay or will she go?

The 18-month battle between the DA and its mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, might come to an end on Wednesday… but probably won't.

The 18-month battle between the DA and its mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, might come to an end on Wednesday… but probably won't. October 31, 2018 at 11:44AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | How SA's embassies can become investment vehicles

Imagine what could be possible if more than a hundred South African embassies around the world adopted a singular focus on tourism and business promotion, writes Melanie Verwoerd.

Imagine what could be possible if more than a hundred South African embassies around the world adopted a singular focus on tourism and business promotion, writes Melanie Verwoerd. October 31, 2018 at 12:20PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fin24.com | Markets LIVE: Rand off to shaky start, Asia stages rare rally and Wall Street puts in healthy performance

The rand started the day on the back foot, with Asian markets staging a rare rally following a bounce on Wall Street.

The rand started the day on the back foot, with Asian markets staging a rare rally following a bounce on Wall Street. October 31, 2018 at 11:06AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sport24.co.za | Duane on where Boks must improve for England Test

Dominance at the set-pieces and breakdown area will be vital for the Springboks when they tackle England, Duane Vermeulen says.

Dominance at the set-pieces and breakdown area will be vital for the Springboks when they tackle England, Duane Vermeulen says. October 31, 2018 at 11:58AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | Maimane on honour, De Lille and councillors crying wolf about racism in the DA

While South Africans play the will-or-won't-she guessing game over Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille's decision to step down from her role, DA leader Mmusi Maimane insists it's a done deal.

While South Africans play the will-or-won't-she guessing game over Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille's decision to step down from her role, DA leader Mmusi Maimane insists it's a done deal. October 31, 2018 at 10:00AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | Some 1 500 protest Trump, mourn US synagogue dead

Around 1 500 people have taken to the streets of Pittsburgh to demonstrate peacefully in song against a visit by US President Donald Trump and to mourn 11 Jewish worshipers killed in a synagogue.

Around 1 500 people have taken to the streets of Pittsburgh to demonstrate peacefully in song against a visit by US President Donald Trump and to mourn 11 Jewish worshipers killed in a synagogue. October 31, 2018 at 11:48AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sport24.co.za | Proteas bundled out for 173 in Canberra

The Proteas have made a stuttering start to their tour to Australia as their batsmen struggled against a Prime Minister's XI.

The Proteas have made a stuttering start to their tour to Australia as their batsmen struggled against a Prime Minister's XI. October 31, 2018 at 11:22AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sport24.co.za | Jones drops England bombshell with Brown axing

England's Mike Brown has been dropped for the first time in the Eddie Jones era after he was left out of the 25-man squad to face the Springboks.

England's Mike Brown has been dropped for the first time in the Eddie Jones era after he was left out of the 25-man squad to face the Springboks. October 31, 2018 at 11:27AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Traveller24.com | WATCH: Male lion ruins lionesses' hunt of a warthog

This lion swooped in to take a warthog kill from two other lions, but ended up losing it altogether.

This lion swooped in to take a warthog kill from two other lions, but ended up losing it altogether. October 31, 2018 at 10:00AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | City of Tshwane to release 'much-awaited report' into qualifications of top-level managers

The City of Tshwane will release the much-awaited report on the job compliance assessment on top level managers, says Mayor Solly Msimanga.

The City of Tshwane will release the much-awaited report on the job compliance assessment on top level managers, says Mayor Solly Msimanga. October 31, 2018 at 09:30AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | Trial date set for ANC councillor, friend, lover and alleged hitman accused of murder

An ANC councillor, her lover, her friend and an alleged hitman she met at a church function are expected to be tried in the Western Cape High Court, sitting in Oudtshoorn.

An ANC councillor, her lover, her friend and an alleged hitman she met at a church function are expected to be tried in the Western Cape High Court, sitting in Oudtshoorn. October 31, 2018 at 08:51AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | Makhado's ex-acting municipal manager to face disciplinary action over his involvement in VBS investment

A former acting municipal manager of Makhado municipality in Limpopo, Johannes Kandwendo, is to face disciplinary action over his involvement in the irregular investment of R63m at VBS Mutual Bank.

A former acting municipal manager of Makhado municipality in Limpopo, Johannes Kandwendo, is to face disciplinary action over his involvement in the irregular investment of R63m at VBS Mutual Bank. October 31, 2018 at 02:22AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | DA demands protection for Cheryl Zondi and other Omotoso trial witnesses

The DA is demanding protection and counselling for Cheryl Zondi and other witnesses in the trial of rape accused preacher Timothy Omotoso after it emerged that the witnesses have no protection from potential threats to their lives.

The DA is demanding protection and counselling for Cheryl Zondi and other witnesses in the trial of rape accused preacher Timothy Omotoso after it emerged that the witnesses have no protection from potential threats to their lives. October 31, 2018 at 02:15AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | 'We sing to keep our spirits up' – Firefighters continue to battle Southern Cape blaze

Although many of them have lost everything, the brave women and men from Working on Fire continue to battle the flames that have engulfed the Southern Cape.

Although many of them have lost everything, the brave women and men from Working on Fire continue to battle the flames that have engulfed the Southern Cape. October 31, 2018 at 02:13AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | KZN father gets 3 life terms for raping 5-year-old daughter

A paedophile father has been sentenced to three life terms in jail for the repeated rape of his young daughter in J2 Section in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

A paedophile father has been sentenced to three life terms in jail for the repeated rape of his young daughter in J2 Section in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. October 31, 2018 at 01:53AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | SIU ensures conviction of City of Tshwane fraudster

A Special Investigating Unit probe has ensured that a former employee of the Tshwane municipality who flouted supply chain management regulations, causing the City a loss of more than R15m, will spend ten years behind bars.

A Special Investigating Unit probe has ensured that a former employee of the Tshwane municipality who flouted supply chain management regulations, causing the City a loss of more than R15m, will spend ten years behind bars. October 31, 2018 at 01:52AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | Malema to serve on Parliament's ethics committee

EFF leader Julius Malema has been sworn in as a member of Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests, which has the case of his right-hand man Floyd Shivambu before it.

EFF leader Julius Malema has been sworn in as a member of Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests, which has the case of his right-hand man Floyd Shivambu before it. October 31, 2018 at 01:50AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | Pilot crashes plane into lake, leaves wreckage, hitches home

Sheriff's officials say the pilot of an ultralight seaplane that crashed into a southern Wisconsin lake swam to shore and hitched a ride home without contacting the authorities about the wreck.

Sheriff's officials say the pilot of an ultralight seaplane that crashed into a southern Wisconsin lake swam to shore and hitched a ride home without contacting the authorities about the wreck. October 31, 2018 at 01:48AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

News24.com | WATCH: World's tallest statue, double the size of the Statue of Liberty in New York, to be unveiled in India

The world's tallest statue is being unveiled in the home state of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 'Statue of Unity' is double the size of the Statue of Liberty in New York.

The world's tallest statue is being unveiled in the home state of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 'Statue of Unity' is double the size of the Statue of Liberty in New York. October 31, 2018 at 12:58AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Frankenstein' Turns 200 An interview with professor Roxanne Eberle, who specializes in Romantic literature and has taught "Frankenstein" to students for years. October 30, 2018 at 01:00AM

An interview with professor Roxanne Eberle, who specializes in Romantic literature and has taught "Frankenstein" to students for years.

VIDEO: मिलिए 107 साल की इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेटर से, योग है फिटनेस का राज एलीन वेलान 107 साल की उम्र में भी पूरी तरह से फिट नजर आती हैं. उनका कहना है कि योग और स्वस्थ भोजन ही उनके इतने लंबे जीवन का राज है. October 31, 2018 at 11:48AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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मैं छठी बार बालोन डी ओर जीतने का हकदार हूं : रोनाल्डो रोनाल्डो ने कहा, "जाहिर सी बात है कि मैं छठी बार बालोन डी ओर जीतना चाहता हूं. इससे उल्टा बोलना एक झूठ होगा. मैंने उसके लिए मेहनत की है और मैं गोल स्कोर करने तथा मैच जीतने के लिए काम करता हूं. बालोन डी ओर, हां मुझे लगता है कि मैं इसे जीतने का हकदार हूं." October 31, 2018 at 11:14AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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COA ने कोर्ट से कहा- BCCI को लोकपाल, नैतिकता अधिकारी की तुरंत जरुरत सीओए ने रिपोर्ट में कहा, ''बीसीसीआई के नए संविधान के तहत सालाना आम बैठक में लोकपाल की नियुक्ति बेहद जरूरी है ताकि विवादों का निष्पक्ष निपटान हो सके.'' October 31, 2018 at 10:57AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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राहुल जौहरी मामले के जांच पैनल को हितों का टकराव नहीं होने का ऐलान करना होगा : COA सोशल मीडिया पर बिना नाम जाहिर किए डाली गई एक पोस्ट में जौहरी पर यौन उत्पीड़न का आरोप लगाया गया था जिसे बाद में हटा दिया गया. सीओए के कारण बताओ नोटिस के जवाब में उन्होंने आरोपों से इनकार किया है. October 31, 2018 at 10:51AM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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