Emmy winners Kate Winslet, Jason Sudeikis’ events will consist of getting ‘intoxicated’ and cast...
The Emmys ended with a big bang after an evening in which television’s biggest shows and stars were highlighted in show-stopping fashion thanks to host Cedric the Entertainer.After the show drew to a close, many of the night’s biggest winners hit the backstage press room where they fielded questions from journalists who appeared virtually. One common…
Cleveland mayor’s grand son fatally shot, report states
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson’s 24-year grandson was fatally shot Sunday in the city, according to the Cleveland Plains Dealer, citing law enforcement sources.The paper reported that Jackson was with other city officials at the scene of the shooting in the city’s Kinsman neighborhood. The shooting victim was identified as Frank Q. Jackson, 24. The mayor’s…
4th wave by Christmas unless 90%of SA above 35 gets vaccine– Prof Shabir Madhi
The South African government has been severely criticised for its handling of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Although South Africans between 18 and 35 can now be vaccinated, many citizens (of all ages) are still hesitant to get the jab. Professor Shabir Madhi of Wits University says that if we are to avoid a fourth wave…
Anthony Clark on personal education counters Advtech and Stadio
Small and mid-cap JSE analyst Anthony Clark joins the BizNews team on a day when two private education providers, Advtech and Stadio, released upbeat financials. Advtech and Stadio both operate predominantly in the tertiary education space – which has seen a boost in profitability as the shift to a more blended, online form of learning…
Illegal tobacco comprises half of SA’s market; tax deficiency now most likely
South Africa will very likely fall short of Treasury budget estimates for duties from cigarettes and other tobacco products in the year through 2022. This is according to British American Tobacco, who says the lengthy sales ban on tobacco products forced smokers to seek products elsewhere. Currently, illicit tobacco makes up more than half of…
There will be massive loss of services if Sasria can’t pay claims on time–...
The social unrest in South Africa in July caused extensive damage to 161 malls and shopping centres, as well as 11 warehouses, eight factories, and 161 liquor outlets and distributors. Clothing retailer Mr Price Group Ltd. saw 109 stores entirely cleaned out and hundreds more closed. As Bloomberg reported, while some claims would be assessed…
Shohei Ohtani HBP gets White Sox supervisor La Russa, pitcher Wright suspended
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch as he batted during a game Thursday night. Now two members of the Chicago White Sox are paying the price.Major League Baseball on Saturday suspended Chicago manager Tony La Russa and pitcher Mike Wright, alleging that Wright had intentionally thrown at Ohtani during the…
Wisconsin-Minnesota SUV murders: 2nd suspect snatched in Arizona, report states
A second suspect sought in connection with the shooting deaths of four Minnesota people last weekend has surrendered in Arizona, according to a report.Antoine Suggs, 38, turned himself in Friday to authorities in Gilbert, Arizona, after being linked to a case in which four St. Paul, Minnesota-area residents were found shot to death in an…
4 Connecticut police officers in Las Vegas crash; 1 dead, 1 dealing with DUI...
A Connecticut police officer was being held on $100,000 bail Saturday, accused of being an impaired driver following a Las Vegas crash that left a fellow officer dead, according to reports.New Haven police Officer Robert Ferraro, 34, a six-year member of the force, was at the wheel of a 2020 Rolls Royce with three other…
Murdaugh housemaid’s successors are owed a minimum of $3M more, legal representative claims
Insurance settlements totaling at least $3 million may have been shifted from the estate of the late housekeeper of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, an attorney representing the state says, according to a report."There were at least $3 million in other insurance payments due to the heirs of Gloria Satterfield, and we’re going to be…
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Helen Zille on the IEC’s ‘deception’ and the ANC’s desperation
Attention has, once again, recently been on South Africa as the country eagerly awaited a ruling from the Constitutional Court on an application by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to have this year’s elections postponed. On Friday, the ConCourt dismissed the IEC’s application, ordering that the local government elections be held on any…
Flash Instruction: Ramaphosa prepares ANC for Zondo report criticism; ConCourt guidelines 2021 elections to...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to prepare the ANC for anticipated criticism in the Zondo Commission report – to be published in October – and ‘to engage with and prepare ourselves for implementation of the recommendations’. Ramaphosa was speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee lekgotla on Saturday. He said: ‘The ANC and this government…
‘Compulsory vaccination provides a constitutional problem’– David Shapiro
As is customary for a Monday, David Shapiro shares his pearls of wisdom on all things topical in the investment world, with the veteran analyst having recently returned from a month-long trip to the US. David emphasises the need for all South African’s to think out-the-box and encourage critical thinking, as he experienced in America.…
‘The general public Protector’s report accelerated the death of Phumelela’– ex-CEO Rian du Plessis
The horse racing industry in South Africa recently celebrated a victory when the Public Protector report of Busisiwe Mkhwebane, which ordered wide-ranging changes to the horse racing industry, was set aside by the North Gauteng High Court. Mkhwebane’s report, which was released in 2019, recommended that the Gauteng Gambling Board cease payment to Phumelela of a 3%…
Who is Taylor Heinicke? Meet the Washington QB replacing Ryan Fitzpatrick after injury
(Getty Images) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/ac/dc/taylor-heinicke-getty-ftr-010921_mfyzdoysv4k41jaipm5vobniy.jpg?t=-303438298&w=500&quality=80 The Washington Football Team is looking for a Taylor-made win on Thursday. The Washington Football Team QB carousel was among the most intriguing stories in football in 2020, and that has followed them into the 2021 season. Heinicke, the team's backup who got some shine in the playoffs, is starting in place of…