Category Archives: in the news

Mental!

By 6000 | 6000 | November 11, 2011

Yesterday’s cricket at Newlands was a bit mental and broke all sort of records. And even those records that it didn’t break, it threatened with physical violence and actual bodily harm. Cricinfo’s chief statistician S Rajesh was watching it all from the safety of Bangalore and produced this wonderful summary of what happened, what didn’t happen and [...]

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Malema gone…

By 6000 | 6000 | November 10, 2011

Big news this morning as the ANC National Disciplinary Committee effectively kicked ANC Youth League President Julius Malema out of the party by suspending him for five years. Taxi! Julius et al have 14 days in which to appeal, but the individuals sitting on the appeals committee – chaired by Cyril Ramaphosa, and consisting of National Planning Minister [...]

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Rassie Erasmus is next Bok coach

By 6000 | 6000 | November 9, 2011

I am unable to reveal my sources, but suffice to say that I have it via two independent and previously reputable authorities that Rassie Erasmus will be officially unveiled as the new Springbok coach in the near future. It seems that the former Cheetahs, Golden Lions and Springbok player will be taking over from Peter de [...]

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Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe…

By 6000 | 6000 | November 8, 2011

This one is for the folks back in Blighty (although some over here may not have seen it, I guess). There are currently issues in Tokwana in Zimbabwe. OK, so there are currently issues everywhere in Zimbabwe, but I am focussing particularly on the heinous events which have recently befallen the Ndlovu family in Tokwana. You know, the [...]

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Headline News

By 6000 | 6000 | November 2, 2011

As spotted this morning in Rondebosch, “No Vote, No Sex”: Could they possibly be talking about this? Best not to chance depriving yourself – vote here and get all the benefits that come with it. (terms & conditions apply)

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