The Rand stays strong, trades in a tight range

The Rand has been buoyed by positive sentiment since last week’s Budget speech and rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle on the cards at the ANC National Executive Committee. Further support was expected during and after last night’s reshuffling of Malusi Gigaba and the reappointment of Nhlanhla Nene as Finance Minister.

While the news has been well received by markets and local South Africans alike, the Rand remained relatively muted. In the early afternoon it even slipped to a two-day low to the USD. The Rand is still trading between R11.50 and R11.65 against the US Dollar, but pressure is coming as the greenback attempts to repair some of the weakness it experienced in recent weeks.

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Along with appointing Nene, Ramaphosa also appointed Pravin Gordhan to ove

How to find work in Ireland

Boasting low unemployment and a great economy, Ireland is a nice place to be if you’re looking for work.

There are so many ways to go about finding a job from within Ireland that your search should hopefully turn up plenty of options that fit your circumstances.

Make sure your CV is updated and formatted correctly, and then get ready to experience the Irish work culture for yourself.

Resumé/CV format
Before you begin your job hunt, make sure your resumé, or CV (short for curriculum vitae) as it’s known in Ireland, is up to date and in a format familiar to the Irish. All CVs should include your personal contact information at the top, and possibly a personal statement if applicable. You may want to highlight your right to work information, but you don’t necessarily have to state your nationality – though it may be obvious from your experience.

Next, list your work experience. In some cases you might want to do this by relevance

Kanada wil Guptas se vlerke knip

Waar is die Guptas se vliegtuig? Kanada se regeringskredietagentskap vir uitvoere, Export Development Canada (EDC), hoop die straler is nog in Suid-Afrika en dat die hooggeregshof in Johannesburg sal help om die vliegtuig se vlerke te knip.

Phil Taylor, EDC-woordvoerder, het bevestig dat die agentskap hom na die hof gewend het om aansoek te doen dat die vliegtuig gederegistreer word, in wat hy bestempel as “voortgesette regsoptrede”.

Die EDC het glo 80% van die geld voorgeskiet vir die Guptas se aankoop van ’n Bombardier 6000-straler, wat as ZS-OAK geregistreer is.

Gerugte dat die Guptas agterstallig is met die lening van nagenoeg $41 miljoen (sowat R482 miljoen) het reeds in Desember 2016 die ronde gedoen toe Herald berig het dat die lening agterstallig geraak het.

Regsoptrede om die geld of die vliegtuig te verhaal het toe begin.

Verlede Donderdag het die EDC hom uiteindelik na die hooggeregshof in Johannesburg gewend, sê Taylor.

“Omdat die

Applying for a visa for Ireland

Applying for your visa

If you are required to apply for a visa to visit Ireland, you can do this online but must do it from within your home country. The online application portal will have all instructions tailored to your location.

Applications will be in English, and you will need to be able to print at the end. You will also have to send in some supporting information like your passport/travel documents, and possibly biometric information.

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It is recommended you complete the application at least 3 months before your planned travel. A single entry short stay ‘C’ visa costs €60, while multiple entry will run €100. Transit visas are €25.

If for some reason the online application portal is not available in your country, do

Considering working in Ireland, here is what you need to know

If you would like to work in Ireland and are not a citizen of the EU or European Economic Area, then you will need to apply for a work visa. There are four main types of employment permits: General Employment Permit (formerly Work Permit), Critical Skills Employment Permit (formerly Green Card), Dependent/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit, and Reactivation Permit.

There are also five more that are more specific, but which may apply to your circumstances. Ireland also has a Working Holiday Visa programme for a few reciprocal nationalities.

EU and European Economic Area citizens
Citizens from the EU and the European Economic Area do not need any visas or work permits to live and work in Ireland. No job offer or work contract is needed prior to arrival in Ireland, however after the first three months you will either need a job or proof of enough funds to support yourself and any dependents.

EU countries are those that are members of the Euro

Proteas add three new faces to T20i squad to face India

Three new faces have been named in the Proteas squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20i) series to be played against India later in the month.

Pink ODI hero Heinrich Klaasen is in line to make his debut in the shortest format of the game, along with Titans teammate Junior Dala as well as Warriors big-hitting batsman Christiaan Jonker.

The side will be captained by JP Duminy in the absence of Faf du Plessis, while the man who stepped in the regular skipper’s shoes for the ODI series, Aiden Markram has been rested in preparation for the Test series against Australia next month.

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Hashim Amla, Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada have also been given a break, while AB de Villiers remains in the setup.

According to selection convenor Linda Zo

Modeontwerper van SA gaan in Los Angeles in Kalifornië uitstal

’n Jong modeontwerper van Oos Rand is genooi om sy uitrustings eersdaags by ’n modeweek in Los Angeles in Kalifornië uit te stal.

Die stylghoeroe William de Beer (28), van Willet Designs Couture, is deur die voorsitter van die Art Hearts Fashion Week in Los Angeles genooi om dié modeweek in Maart by te woon.

“Dit is sy grootste droom om die internasionale loopplanke met sy unieke skeppings te verras,” sê Leonie Cronjé, De Beer se woordvoerder.

De Beer het onlangs twee modevertonings gehou om die sowat R250 000 in te samel sodat hy sy droom kan verwesenlik om die wêreld met sy unieke skeppings te verras.

Die eerste modevertoning is in Januarie by Industrial Coffee in Centurion gehou en die tweede een is die afgelope naweek by Tilt Resto Bar in Boksburg gehou.

Cronjé sê albei geldinsamelings was baie suksesvol.

“Die meeste uitrustings wat by die modevertonings gedra is, sal ook by die modeweek in Los An­geles ten toon gestel word,” s

So you are thinking of getting married in Ireland, here is what you need to know

With its beautiful cathedrals, castles, and landscapes, Ireland is an idyllic spot for a wedding. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, getting married in the Emerald Isle is a straightforward process open to anyone.

Registering your marriage
You can make the Irish wedding of your dreams a reality with a little bit of preparation and paperwork. The process is the same whether you are a local or foreign couple, religious or secular. The only legal requirements are that both members of the couple are age 18 or above, not currently married to anyone else, and the relationship must be genuine (i.e. not intended for visa purposes only).

Once you have decided to marry, you must notify any Irish Registrar in person three months in advance of the planned marriage date. During the meeting the couple must be present, and if needed, an interpreter can also attend. Notice can be given to any Registrar; however, if you plan to marry in a civil ceremo

Rassie could involve overseas-based Boks in his plans for next year’s World Cup

We could see a return of the likes of Bismarck du Plessis back in the Bok setup as Rassie prepares for next year’s World Cup.

A number of players plying their trade outside the country could find themselves back in the reckoning for the Boks if director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is to get his way.

According to Rapport, Erasmus has held talks with a number of overseas-based players in a bid to involve them in the setup going into the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

SA Rugby ‘s selection policy as it is does not allow for overseas-based players with less than 30 Test caps to qualify for selection into the national team but, according to the publication, the former Bok skipper has in his sights a few players with only a handful of appearances for the side.

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South Africa v India 4th ODI Preview: head to head, session times, pitch and weather forecast

The pink ODI presents a chance at history for India as they are one win away for their first ever series win on South African soil.

Date: Saturday, 10 February 2018

Time: 13:00 (SAST).

Venue: The Wanderers, Johannesburg.

Live Stream & TV: SABC 3, SuperSport 2 (South Africa), Sony Ten 1 & Sony Ten 3 (India), Sky Sports Main Event (UK).

Overview
South Africa are in full-on crisis mode going into the “pink ODI” at Wanderers on Saturday as they trail 3-0 in the six match series against India.

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The Proteas lost the previous match held at Newlands on Wednesday rather convincingly as they slumped 124 runs short of the visitor’s total of 303/6 which came