Jacob Zuma 2019 elections

CAPE TOWN/SOUTH AFRICA, 10JUN2009 -Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director, World Bank, Washington DC; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum, at the Opening Plenary on Africa and the New Global Economy at the World Economic Forum on Africa 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa, June 10, 2009

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South African news today: Your headlines in five minutes, Monday 24 September

The coup-plot has thickened with Jacob Zuma, who’s now visiting Qatar against South African protocol. Here are the headlines in South African news today.

Jacob Zuma 2019 elections

CAPE TOWN/SOUTH AFRICA, 10JUN2009 -Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director, World Bank, Washington DC; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum, at the Opening Plenary on Africa and the New Global Economy at the World Economic Forum on Africa 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa, June 10, 2009

Copyright World Economic Forum www.weforum.org / Matthew Jordaan mattjordaanphoto@gmail.com

Need a quick round-up the South African news today? That’s what we’re here for. We’ve got an update on Jacob Zuma’s alleged coup plots and quick updates on sport and the weather.

South African news today, Monday 24 September

Happy Heritage Day!

A lovely day for it, too. Here’s hoping you’ve got the day off work and some beers in the fridge. If you’d like to know why we celebrate Heritage Day on this date – and what it’s all about – click here.

Cyril Ramaphosa and ministers visit the UN

It’s a busy week for Cyril once more, as the president begins a three-day visit to New York. He’ll be carrying on with his investment drive for South Africa, as well and taking part in global policy meetings. Ramaphosa is likely to be at the table with Donald Trump in the next few days, too.

2019 Election polls

A recently-released survey from the Institute of Race Relations states that the EFF will make serious gains in 2019, expanding their share of the vote from 6% to 13%. The DA are also expected to make marginal gains, but it’s bad news for the ANC – they could lose up to 10% of their support.

Zuma’s Qatar visit fuels coup rumours

Something suspicious is going on with JZ: Former heads of state have weighed in on Jacob Zuma visiting Qatar without adhering to protocol. It is highly unusual behaviour, according to Faziel Moosa, South Africa’s ambassador to Qatar. You can read more about this story right here.

SAA’s financial woes

It was revealed in a report compiled by City Press that South African Airways, the country’s national airline, is considering selling off its assets to stay afloat. Despite being R28bn in debt, the company is spending R450m a month, as we covered on Sunday.

Tiger wins!

He’s only gone and done it. After five years without a major trophy and an injury saga from hell, Tiger Woods has roared back to his former glories. He won by two shots at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
[Read more: EWN]

Dollar to Rand value and exchange, Monday 24 September

After dipping below R14.20 in the week, the ZAR starts Monday at R14.36 to the dollar. A stable interest rate and cautiously-optimistic stimulus package has helped give the currency a firmer footing against the greenback.

Weather for Monday 24 September

It looks like we’ll all be able to fire up the braai today. Here’s the weather in your area.

Monday’s Horoscopes

What’s in store for the day? Find out here.