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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Constitutional Court to rule on Zuma rescission application

By SICARIOSeptember 16, 2021PoliticsNo comments

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The Constitutional Court will on Friday morning hand down judgment in the application to have its earlier decision to sentence former President Jacob Zuma to 15-months in jail for contempt of court rescinded.

Zuma wanted the apex court to overturn its earlier judgment arguing that his rights were violated as incarceration did not follow a criminal case.

(1/2) Judgment on Friday, 17 September at 10h00: Is the judgment and order of the Constitutional Court, sentencing former President Zuma to imprisonment for contempt of court, rescindable? And should it be set aside? (JG Zuma v Secretary of the Judicial Commission and Others)

— Constitutional Court (@ConCourtSA) September 16, 2021

Zuma’s contempt of court conviction and sentence stemmed from his defiance of the Constitutional Court order to continue to appear before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.

Representing the former president in his rescission case, Advocate Dali Mpofu had argued that his client is the only prisoner in the country who was jailed without trial.

But on behalf of the State Capture Commission, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi said Zuma refused to state his case and chose to make disparaging remarks against the apex court.

But last week, Zuma was granted medical parole after serving two months of his sentence.

Arthur Fraser stands by his decision to release Zuma on medical parole:

Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says the granting of medical parole to Zuma makes a mockery of the judicial system.

The party applied to the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to review and set aside a decision to put Zuma on medical parole.

The Helen Suzman Foundation also launched an urgent application before the North Gauteng High Court requesting the reasons behind National Correctional Services Commissioner Arthur Fraser’s decision to place Zuma on medical parole.

DA seeks review of Zuma’s medical parole:

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Ycee – Aunty Lovina ft. Patoranking

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Ain’t Nobody Badder Than serial hit-maker, Ycee has released a hot new amapiano-infused single titled “Aunty Lovina“. This time, Ycee links up with Patoranking on his song “Aunty Lovina” which was orchestrated by C-Tea. RELATED: Ycee – Midf (Money I Dey Find) Before the release, Ycee premiered the song “Aunty Lovina” on 1Xtra’s session ‘Destination […]

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West African bloc resorts to sanctions over Guinea and Mali coups

By SICARIOSeptember 16, 2021AfricaNo comments

West Africa’s main regional bloc on Thursday imposed sanctions against the junta in Guinea and those slowing Mali’s post-coup transition – its toughest response yet to a run of military takeovers.

The move was agreed at an emergency summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Accra to respond to last week’s putsch in Guinea and perceived slow progress towards constitutional rule in Mali following a coup last year.

Regional heads of state decided to freeze the financial assets and impose travel bans on Guinea’s junta members and their relatives, insisting on the release of President Alpha Conde and a short transition.

“In six months elections should be held,” said ECOWAS Commission President Jean-Claude Kassi Brou at a briefing.

The bloc also piled more pressure on Mali’s transitional government, demanding they stick to an agreement to organise elections for February 2022 and present an electoral road map by next month, according to the post-summit communique.

Anyone in Mali hindering preparations for the elections faces the same sanctions as those imposed in Guinea, it said.

Leaders who took part in the summit hailed this more hardline stance.

West and Central Africa has seen four coups since last year – political upheaval that has intensified concerns about a backslide towards military rule in are source-rich but poverty-stricken region.

“I welcome the strong actions of the summit to safeguard democracy, peace, security and stability in the sub region,”Senegalese President Macky Sall tweeted.

Coup leaders in Guinea are holding consultations this week with various public figures, groups and business leaders in the country to map a framework for the transition.

Late on Thursday they said they were also expecting a delegation of regional heads of state to visit Conakry for talks on Friday.

Soldiers behind the September 5 coup have said they ousted Conde because of concerns about poverty and corruption, and because he was serving a third term only after altering the constitution to permit it.

Meanwhile, the putsch in Mali was largely precipitated by a security crisis, which has seen militants linked to Al Qaeda and Islamic State extend their influence across the north and centre of the country.

The new Malian authorities’ pledge to hold presidential and legislative elections early next year has been undermined by their failure to meet various deadlines, including the start of voter roll updates and the presentation of a new constitution.

The transition was dealt a further setback in May when the colonel who led the initial coup, Assimi Goita, ordered the arrest of the interim president and then took over the role himself.

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Read it now: Your daily Love Horoscope for 17 September 2021

By SICARIOSeptember 16, 2021The South AfricanNo comments

TODAY’S LOVE HOROSCOPE FROM AROUND THE WORLD:

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ARIES DAILY HOROSCOPE | Mar 21 – Apr 19

Romance is looking positively wonderful today, with several

positive aspects pointing to some tender yet passionate moments

for you later in the day!

Compatible Signs For: Love: Leo | Friendship: Aquarius

Star Rating:

Love 5 Money 3 Mood 3 Style 4

TAURUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Apr 20 – May 20

The moon is still playing havoc with your feelings, and the rapid

change of aspects means that you’re likely to feel indecisive and

put upon in the morning, and by the afternoon don’t be surprised

if you’re suddenly feeling dynamic!

Compatible Signs For: Love: Capricorn | Friendship: Scorpio

Star Rating:

Love 4 Money 3 Mood 2 Style 5

GEMINI DAILY HOROSCOPE | May 21 – Jun 20

Plan a fun evening with a couple of friends, because you are in

need of some fun! Dare to be daring and plan something unusual;

you never know it might trigger a whole new interest!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Taurus | Friendship: Cancer

Star Rating:

Love 4 Money 4 Mood 3 Style 3

CANCER DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jun 21 – Jul 22

As promised your mood will balance out today, making this a more

enjoyable day in terms of friends and family. Romance is also

looking promising, with hints of intimate moments to come!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Gemini | Friendship: Aries

Star Rating:

Love 3 Money 4 Mood 5 Style 3

LEO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jul 23 – Aug 22

Issues of a romantic nature could take an interesting turn for you

today, which should appeal since you’ll be feeling in a

particularly sensual mood and ready to be wined and dined!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Libra | Friendship: Aquarius

Star Rating:

Love 4 Money 4 Mood 3 Style 3

VIRGO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Aug 23 – Sep 22

You’ll experience a level of compassion and sensitivity that your

friends don’t normally see. Someone will come to you for support

regarding an emotional matter but will end up helping you!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Sagittarius | Friendship: Leo

Star Rating:

Love 3 Money 5 Mood 4 Style 3

Keep reading for more on your love horoscope!

LIBRA DAILY HOROSCOPE | Sep 23 – Oct 22

You’ll be experiencing a range of emotions today; on one hand

you’ll be feeling particularly sensitive today and will be

perceptive to any undercurrents. On the other hand you’ll be in

the mood for some passion!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Aries | Friendship: Gemini

Star Rating:

Love 4 Money 4 Mood 3 Style 2

SCORPIO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Oct 23 – Nov 21

If you feel the need to tend to everyone else today then resist;

you need to concentrate on yourself: you should do what you want

instead of just trying to appease those around you!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Aquarius | Friendship: Capricorn

Star Rating:

Love 3 Money 5 Mood 4 Style 3

SAGITTARIUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Nov 22 – Dec 21

There are positive influences affecting your ruling planet, which

bode well for romance and relationships in general. It’s possible

that you’ll meet someone who you see as a little bit on the edge!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Libra | Friendship: Aries

Star Rating:

Love 4 Money 4 Mood 5 Style 3

CAPRICORN DAILY HOROSCOPE | Dec 22 – Jan 19

Plan something for the evening that will provide non stop

entertainment, which will hopefully allow you to concentrate on

your more mundane obligations during the day!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Taurus | Friendship: Scorpio

Star Rating:

Love 3 Money 4 Mood 4 Style 2

AQUARIUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jan 20 – Feb 18

Thanks to a minor negative aspect against Mercury you will be

feeling indecisive, but this should fade by the afternoon, which

will allow you to get back to your normally sparkling and

confident self!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Cancer | Friendship: Taurus

Star Rating:

Love 3 Money 5 Mood 2 Style 4

PISCES DAILY HOROSCOPE | Feb 19 – Mar 20

There’s a change on the horizon in terms of romance, as you will

feel a need to be close with someone. The attached Pisces will

more affectionate and loving with their partner!

Compatible Signs For – Love: Libra | Friendship: Aquarius

Star Rating:

Love 4 Money 4 Mood 3 Style 3

Do you want to read more than just the love horoscope? Take a look at the daily horoscope here.

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Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for all South African provinces, 17 September 2021

By SICARIOSeptember 16, 2021The South AfricanNo comments

Weather data provided by the South African Weather Service. For a detailed forecast of your province, click here.

Severe Weather Alerts

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:

Nil.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the north western parts of the Namakwa District.

ADVISORIES:

Nil.

Gauteng:

Temperature: Cloudy with morning fog patches in the south-east, becoming partly cloudy and warm.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High.

Mpumalanga:

Temperature: Cloudy in the east with drizzle and fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm.

Limpopo:

Temperature: Cloudy and cold to cool in the east with drizzle and fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and warm.

North-West Province:

Temperature: Fine and warm.

Free State:

Temperature: Fine and cool but cloudy in the extreme east.

Northern Cape:

Temperature: Fine and cool to warm but cold over the southern high ground.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong southerly to south easterly.

Western Cape:

Temperature: Fine in the west, otherwise cloudy becoming partly cloudy and cool to warm, with isolated showers over the eastern parts of the south coast in the morning.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-easterly along the south coast at first, otherwise fresh to strong southerly to southeasterly, but near gale in the south-west by the afternoon.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very high.

Eastern Cape:

The Western half – Temperature: Partly cloudy in places otherwise cloudy and cold with isolated rain and showers along the coast and in the extreme east, clearing by the evening.

The Western half – Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to southwesterly, becoming light to moderate easterly to southeasterly by the afternoon.

The Eastern half – Temperature: Fine north of the escarpment, otherwise cloudy to partly cloudy and cold with isolated rain and showers.

The Eastern half – Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh westerly to southwesterly, reaching strong in places in the morning.

Kwazulu-Natal:

Temperature: Morning fog over the interior, otherwise cloudy and cold but cool in the east. Isolated showers are expected but scattered along the coast.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to southwesterly.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate.

Tweets by SAWeatherServic

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Your daily Horoscope for 17 September 2021

By SICARIOSeptember 16, 2021The South AfricanNo comments

TODAY’S MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Waste not fresh tears over old griefs. — Anonymous

TODAY’S WISDOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD:

All roads do not lead to Rome. — Slovenian Proverb

TODAY’S CHINESE PROVERB:

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

FOR THOSE OF US BORN ON THIS DAY:

Happy Birthday! The months ahead are likely to start with a need to plow your efforts into work or school: negative planetary movements will create minor difficulties and obstacles and you may even think about giving up on a work related project or assignment. Don’t – keep plugging away. In November the mood will lighten considerably, as there could be the chance to take up a last-minute offer of a trip or vacation away, but you’ll need to act quickly. A winter romance could provide some wonderful bitter-sweet moments, while February will provide the moment for singles to meet someone new! In April you’ll need to get your priorities straight, and on top of that there is likely to be a major breakthrough at work or school! Early June brings a tricky choice between doing what you want, and doing what you feel you should do!

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY:

Anne Bancroft, John Ritter, David Souter, Ken Kesey, Rita Rudner, Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson, Roddy McDowall, Wade J. Robson, Hank Williams Sr., Wade Robson

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Carice Van Houten has made her name in Game of Thrones, but a look at her astrological chart tells us that her ambition is to to develop a show herself. According to the planets, she still has time to achieve her main ambition!