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PP still suspended | 'Transnet strike could kill SA' | IMF: Worst is yet to come | Historic Lebanon Israel pact | Putin weaponises winter | Proteas wilt | Fat bear scandal | Crack the cryptic clue

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Mkhwebane remains suspended after court dismisses her urgent bid to be reinstated

A full Bench of the Western Cape High Court has dismissed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's urgent bid for immediate reinstatement to her position - and has ordered her to pay.

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'As bad as load shedding': Why business thinks Transnet strike could be 'final nail in coffin'

Economy has already been rocked by Covid-19, high unemployment, last year's unrest, flooding in KZN, and the longest and most severe spate of load shedding on record. Strike could cost SA R8bn a day.

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IMF downgrades SA’s GDP growth forecasts, sees a third of global economy contracting

SA economic growth downgraded to 2.1% from 2.3%, a forecast that looks optimistic. It also expects more than a third of the global economy to contract this year and warns: The worst is yet to come.

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The bloody battle for land and rights in Cato Manor

Although the area is notorious for violence and assassinations, there are many residents working together to make it a better place

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News From Our Continent

Africa must push for better deal in the fight for climate finance, say experts

Climate change experts say African countries should reframe debate at COP27 to benefit Africa, which is the most vulnerable to the impact of climate change yet contributes low greenhouse gas emissions

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World News

Lebanon, Israel reach ‘historic agreement’ on maritime borders

Negotiators say a deal satisfying both sides has been made. While limited in scope, an agreement might ease security and economic concerns in the countries, whose shared history is rife with conflict.

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Lviv braces for cold times as Putin seeks to weaponise winter

Ukrainian mayor urges residents to gather heaters and firewood after Russia destroys two power plants. 'Winter is coming and with it perhaps the worst-ever period for our country,' says the mayor.

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Madeleine McCann suspect charged with separate sex offences

Christian Brueckner is accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal. Investigators believe he killed 3-year-old Madeleine after abducting her from a holiday flat in Portugal in 2007.

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Health News

Healthcare in Mpumalanga hamstrung by ambulance shortages and other problems

Despite some interventions by Mpumalanga’s health department, a litany of challenges at hospitals hamstrung quality patient care. Spotlight asks what's being done to address these challenges.

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Sport

Boucher bullish and pragmatic as World Cup qualification hopes nosedive: 'We need to man-up'

SA's World Cup mission suffers a blow yesterday after a 7-wicket loss to India and sees them lose the ODI series and drop vital Super League points, which determines the 8 teams at the showpiece.

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And Then There's This ...

Fat bear week rocked by egregious cheating scandal

Anal beads in chess, weights in fish, rigged Irish dancing and now Fat Bear Week’s voting system has been compromised. Fat Bear Week is among the best things to exist, making this drama so upsetting.

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Todya's cryptic clue: Flog rough game (4)

The solution to yesterday's clue "Ruthless interrogation for PhD? (5,6)" is third degree. A double definition clue. Ruthless interrogation is the third degree and a PhD is usually one's third degree.

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