Rand volatility set to continue

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The rand followed in the footsteps of emerging market currencies and global equities to end last week in the green.

The local unit opened the week slightly on the back foot as risk aversion lingered. This week the rand will be in the firing line on both the international and local front. Abroad, a 25% tariff on $16bn of Chinese imports comes into effect on Wednesday with a Chinese trade delegation landing in the US on the same day, the US Fed will hold a 3 day symposium starting on the 23rd with investors keeping an eye on policy indications, and markets will be hoping for sanity on the Turkish crisis.

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A step back to Super Rugby News: 4 SA players in this year’s Team of the Season

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The system used to determine who made the cut has sparked some debate. Following the conclusion of the 2018 edition of Super Rugby last weekend, SANZAAR has named its Super Rugby Team of the Season with only one player from champions, the Crusaders cracking the nod.
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Suid-Afrikaanse film,Treurgrond wat handel oor die wreedheid van plaasmoorde wen internasionale toekenning

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Suid-Afrikaanse film,Treurgrond wat handel oor plaasmoorde wen internasionale toekenning

Die film Treurgrond het sy eerste nasionale toekennings verower. Dit het plaasgevind by die internasionale filmfees in Amsterdam in Nederland waar dié film bekroon is as die beste buitelandse film, en waar die film ook die toekenning gekry het as film met die beste kinematografie. Die film handel oor die realiteit en wreedheid van plaasmoorde,..
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Weekend travel information for 17 August 2018

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Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend,18 and 19 August, and the following week.

Most of the network will be open with services running as normal so you’ll be able to get wherever you need to go, but please check if any of the following affect you.

London Underground

Bakerloo line
On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August, there will be no service between Elephant & Castle and Harrow & Wealdstone. This is due to track maintenance.

Central line
Trains will not stop at Bank station from 00:30 on Saturday 18 and all day Sunday 19 August. Use Liverpool Street or St. Paul’s instead. This is due to platform engineering work.

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Netbal speelster Karla Pretorius lewer puik vertoning op Brisbane baan

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Netbal speelster Karla Pretorius lewer puik vertoning op Brisbane baan

Suid-Afrikaners het altyd geweet Karla Pretorius is ’n puik speler. Maar haar ware netbal-potensiaal het eers ontluik toe sy verlede jaar by die Sunshine Coast Lightning in Queensland, Australië, begin speel het. Die Vrystater was verlede jaar die Speler van die Wedstryd toe die Lightning die Australiese Superligatitel gewen het. Vanjaar is sy selfs ’n..
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Rugby News:- Springboks vs Argentina: Preview, team news, kick off and live stream

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The Springboks will be eyeing a bonus-point win first up against the Pumas. Rassie Erasmus faces another big test as the Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, with the Springboks opening their campaign against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban.
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Rand cracks under ‘perfect storm’

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The rand touched 14.75/$ yesterday after facing a barrage of negative news.

Turkey announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, Moody’s released a damning report on the state of SA’s economy (as did the SARB), ANC Chair Gwede Mantashe added fuel to investor fears surrounding property rights, SA’s retail sales for June hinted at a risk of recession and Africa’s largest company Naspers saw their share price plunge.

The rand has recovered some lost ground this morning, but further gains won’t come easily. On a positive note, SA looks set to conclude a deal with auto manufacturers in a boost for exports. We’ll be keeping a close eye on Turkey and trade wars again today, enjoy.

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Rugby News:- Durban Test: ‘Movie’ Rassie must try to avoid

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Cape Town – Dry, cool, benign breeze … so far, so good on the weather radar for conditions in often fickle Durban when South Africa launch their Rugby Championship 2018 campaign against Argentina on Saturday (17:05)
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Rugby News:- Lions and Saracens man, Ethienne Reynecke out of ICU after suffering stroke

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The former Lions and Saracens man still remains heavily sedated, but encouraging news is that he is out of ICU. Former Lions and Saracens hooker Ethienne Reynecke is out of intensive care, Sport24 reports.
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South African’s hoping to buy property in New Zealand – take note: foreigners are being banned from buying homes

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South African's hoping to buy property in New Zealand - take note: foreigners are being banned from buying homes

In an attempt to regulate and stimulate the local housing market, New Zealand has taken a bold step in banning the sale of homes to foreign buyers. According to proponents of the foreign buying ban, housing prices in New Zealand have skyrocketed beyond the means of average citizens. This unaffordability has led to the lowest..
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