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Driven: Audi A3 sedan

If there is one common trend that plagues the motor industry, regardless of manufacturer, it’s that cars are getting bigger. The Corolla of today is bigger than the very first BMW 5 Series, for example. This phenomenon means proportions are getting out of control, kind of like how the human body slowly becomes fat and … Read more

U.S. Open – Teenager gatecrashes Serena and Federer party

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) – Despite boasting 34 grand slam singles titles between them, Serena Williams and Roger Federer were forced to share the spotlight with a 15-year-old at the U.S. Open on Tuesday as all three advanced to the second round. The second-seeded Federer, looking to extend his record men’s haul of … Read more

Aurora managers ordered to repay over R15-million

In the context of this story, there is irony in the fact that an aurora (from the Latin word for sunrise) is a ‘natural light in the sky’. While the judgement reported here by SAPA will clearly not brighten the horizons of investors, management and advisors associated with the ill-fated Aurora Empowerment Systems, it does … Read more

Argentina's Angel di Maria runs during a team soccer training session at the arena di Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo

Van Gaal says Di Maria won’t provide instant fix

By Tom Hayward LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United’s new winger Angel Di Maria will not change the course of their troubled season straight away following his British record transfer from Real Madrid, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday. The Dutchman was speaking after United’s humiliating 4-0 loss at third-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the … Read more

TenCent target Snapchat valued at $10bn

 From Agence France-Presse US media on Tuesday reported that Snapchat was valued at $10 billion based on funding pumped into the startup by a powerhouse Silicon Valley venture capital firm. The valuation came from a move by Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers to invest $20 million in Snapchat, according to The Wall Street Journal and … Read more

Tiger’s better off without a coach, says Els

by Talek HARRIS Ernie Els said Wednesday Tiger Woods should forget about hiring a new coach after splitting with Sean Foley and could return to major-winning form on his own. South African Els said Woods had never been the same since he stopped working with Butch Harmon in 2003, and that he didn’t like the … Read more

(Watch) Man United humiliated by MK Dons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE6WU5ScRz8 by Carl COURT Manchester United sank to new depths on Tuesday when they crashed out of the League Cup in the second round following a 4-0 defeat at third-division Milton Keynes Dons. United had announced the signing of Angel di Maria from Real Madrid in a British-record ÂŁ59.7 million ($98 million, 75 million euros) … Read more

Excellent analysis: Pinnacle – trading vs speculating, GDP results and SA Inc.

In this fascinating interview, Nerina Visser, Head of Beta Solutions at Nedbank Capital shares her expert insights on the true difference between trading and speculating, with particular focus on what has been happening with the shares of Pinnacle in recent days and Abil before its trade was suspended. The uncertainty and erratic movement of the … Read more

Lampard call it quits

By ROB HARRIS Frank Lampard retired from England’s national team on Tuesday, two weeks before qualifying starts for the 2016 European Championship. Since making his England debut in 1999, the 36-year-old Lampard has scored 29 goals in 106 matches, with his last appearance coming at the World Cup in June. “It has been a very … Read more