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No possible explanation to rationally justify stupefyingly ignorant sacking of Nhlanhla Nene, and for it all of our lives will shrink, writes Peter Bruce

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  Top 10 reads in 2015

  Pandemonium in Parliament, Europe’s migrant crisis, Charlie Hebdo, #FeesMustFall and ‘musical chairs' at Treasury’ — no doubt, 2015 was an eventful year

  Politics

  • Zuma ‘stunned’ South Africa, says Motlanthe
  • Kohler Barnard back in DA after expulsion lifted

  Media

  • New twist in SARS ‘rogue unit’ saga after ruling
  • Motsoeneng sits tight as SABC rallies behind him

  Labour

  • SA at the cliff face as its last skilled generations retire
  • Parliament pays bonuses to Nehawu members

  Science & environment

  • El Niño cools Africa’s economic engine
  • NEWS ANALYSIS: No end to coal despite deal at climate summit

  Law & constitution

  • New high court and labour court judges announced
  • NEWS ANALYSIS: Two cases cast their shadows on Zuma

  Education

  • Cope blames Sadtu for ‘dire state’ of education in SA
  • State to offer R4.5bn to cover student financial aid scheme shortfall

  Health

  • SA rises two places in Human Development Index
  • EDITORIAL: No remedy in NHI white paper

  Opinion

  • NEWS ANALYSIS: Two cases cast their shadows on Zuma
  • EDITORIAL: No remedy in NHI white paper

  Columnists

  • Thwarted attack reins in the ANC’s rural barons
  • This time around Gordhan faces a different ball game
• Africa

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  Burundi military officer launches new force to challenge president

  Following coup attempt by group of generals in May, former senior military officer establishes new army to oppose Nkurunziza’s rule in disputed third term

  African News

  • Zambia plunged into second nationwide blackout
  • World Bank pulls funding for Uganda transport project
  • Burkina Faso issues warrant for Compaore over Sankara murder
  • Burundi parliament slams ‘invasion’ peacekeeper force
  • Central African referendum clears way for vote

  African Business

  • Nigeria to wait for MTN court case outcome before enforcing fine
  • Nigeria expects 2016 deficit to double as Buhari unveils record budget
  • Botswana-based retailer targets South African expansion
  • Mozambique’s economy drifts on to the rocks
  • MTN to challenge Nigerian fine in Lagos court
  • Life in the slow lane: the vast cost of Lagos congestion

  African Perspectives

  • Tunisia’s Nobel win a lesson in civil negotiation
  • No doubt that Africa needs what China offers
  • Can old faces bring true change to Burkina Faso?
  • Hold on to your hats – next year will be a rocky ride for Africa

  African Leader
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  Japanese Prime Minister approves largest defence budget

  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s approved the biggest defence budget amid territorial rows over China’s expanding naval reach

  Africa

  • Burundi military officer launches new force to challenge president
  • Nigeria expects 2016 deficit to double as Buhari unveils record budget

  Europe

  • Attacks cast pall over Paris on Christmas Eve
  • Russian raids in Syria may amount to war crimes, says Amnesty

  Asia-Pacific

  • Japanese Prime Minister approves largest defence budget
  • Japan approves biggest defence budget

  Middle East

  • Russian raids in Syria may amount to war crimes, says Amnesty
  • Swedish ski resort now home to refugees

  Americas

  • Christmas is dead in Venezuela, and 2016 looks grim
  • Bombastic Trump is the king of simple speech

  Opinion

  • Paris climate talks a success — but mind the gap
  • Untimely carbon tax will retard industry

  Columnists

  • ON WORK: Introducing Guffipedia, an outlet for victims of drivel
  • LINDIWE MAZIBUKO: Young political leaders must seize the moment
• Opinion

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  Food costs set to soar as drought conditions bite

  A drive from Gauteng to the Eastern Cape paints a bleak picture of the difficult situation South African farmers find themselves in — and consumers are bound to see further increases in food prices in 2016, writes Wandile Sihlobo

  Editorials

  • EDITORIAL: Liftoff to new economic era
  • EDITORIAL: No remedy in NHI white paper

  Columnists

  • ROBERT LAING: Tis the season to browse shopping catalogues
  • THICK END OF THE WEDGE: A damaged man. A damaged country

  Letters

  • LETTER: SA needs Rainbow Nation leader
  • LETTER: Brave men, stand up

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  Rand steadies against dollar, bonds flat

  Trading volumes extremely light as traders head home for some festive cheer

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  • Rand steadies against dollar, bonds flat
  • Christmas rally continues for local stocks
  • Oil up but still near 11-year low as US supply tightens

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  Producer inflation rises as food pressures build up

  Annual PPI for electricity and water increase, but at a slower year-on-year pace in November

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  • Clothing and textile industry shakes off cobwebs
  • November producer inflation rises to 4.3%
  • Uptick in jobs will boost spending while economic growth indicator starts sparking
  • Moody’s adds to Gordhan’s pressures
  • This time around Gordhan faces a different ball game

  Economic Indicators

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  R13.26

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  Repo rate

  6%

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  Prime rate

  9.25%

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  CPI (July)

  4.7%

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  PPI (July)

  3.7%

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  Last updated on August 28 2015

  Opinion

  • A road map for SA to get out of rut
  • EDITORIAL: Tread carefully in a minefield

  Columnists

  • SAM MKOKELI: Gordhan’s return puts a bell on big cat Zuma
  • PHAKAMISA NDZAMELA: The market sets failing leaders right

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• Business

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  SAA heeds Gordhan, delivers documents for Airbus lease agreement

  South African Airways confirms it has acted on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s directive to deliver documents needed to conclude the approved Airbus deal

  Trade & Industry

  • Clothing and textile industry shakes off cobwebs
  • NEWS ANALYSIS: Davies endures tough year as trade partners cry foul
  • Put brakes on car buys, urge banks

  Management

  • Five ways to reclaim your time in 2016
  • Five ways to distinguish between good bosses and bad ones
  • Three examples of nurturing leaders

  Innovation

  • Coal dust and algae can help meet future energy needs
  • Innovation fund expands support for local inventors
  • Solar power takes off in California with third parties leasing panels cheaply

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  SAA heeds Gordhan, delivers documents for Airbus lease agreement

  South African Airways confirms it has acted on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s directive to deliver documents needed to conclude the approved Airbus deal

  More News

  • Nigeria to wait for MTN court case outcome before enforcing fine
  • Retail group Edcon loses two nonexecutive directors
  • Lonmin cuts CEO’s remuneration
  • Nigerian watchdog insists MTN pay $3.9bn fine by year-end
  • Masonite Africa opts for business rescue

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  A dose of singing does stroke patients good

  Clinical trial studies the effects of music therapy on stroke survivors and their caregivers

  Arts & Entertainment

  • R&B; crooner Joe Thomas and Boyz II Men to perform at Ticketpro Dome
  • HALF ART: Art of reflecting growing dissatisfaction

  Travel & Food

  • LIQUID INVESTMENTS: A new wine maker able to revitalise an estate
  • Gourmets go to war in battle over world’s best restaurants

  Wanted Magazine

  Gadgets & Gear

  • How hoverboards epitomise a broken patent system
  • Why gadget warranties are (almost) never worth it

  Books

  • AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Brazilian king of crime a slave to time and place
  • BOOK REVIEW: I Ran For My Life

  Health

  • A dose of singing does stroke patients good
  • The sit-up’s reign as a workout standard is drawing to a close

  Motoring

  • 2015 REVIEW: New trends and same old issues
  • LAUNCH NEWS: Saddle up, the Mustang is back
• Sport

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  Man Utd players fighting for Van Gaal

  Wayne Rooney said he and his team-mates are "fighting" to save the job of embattled United manager Louis van Gaal

  Rugby

  • Jaguares up and running, unlike Kings and Wolves
  • Suits overrule Smal as Fleck thrown in at deep end

  soccer

  • Man Utd players fighting for Van Gaal
  • Igesund says SuperSport United are in a good space after their shaky start

  Cricket

  • AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis shine
  • Proteas batsmen offkey in tune-up matches
  • Hales a flop for England
  • Match-fixer not yet named by Cricket SA

  Other Sport

  • Phumelela lands dream deal with UK horseracing
  • Djokovic and Serena reign supreme in 2015
  • Year of Froome return, Aru soars and Sagan delivers
  • Lerena hints at Hong Kong move following challenge win
  • Golf’s new big three lead the way as Woods wilts

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