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#News24 ICYMI: 10 things you need to know about SA's recession; LeBron jets to Germany to watch Caster compete; and Here’s how much each Kardashian is worth

Faith Muthambi hits out at Phumla Williams but fails to apply to cross-examine her, Stunning time-lapse images show how Cape Town's biggest dam has filled up, and Ennerdale dad who shot his son dead outside school seeks suspended sentence.

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Rand piles on losses as SA enters recession

After starting the week on the back foot, the rand continued to fall in early trade on Tuesday following the announcement by Stats SA that the country was in a technical recession.

Muthambi hits out at Williams, but fails to apply to cross-examine her

Former communications minister Faith Muthambi has not applied to cross-examine acting GCIS CEO Phumla Williams at the state capture commission of inquiry.

Stunning time-lapse images show how Cape Town's biggest dam has filled up

From only 57% in September 2017, the Berg River dam is now at 97% capacity, while the Voëlvlei dam has recovered from 26% in 2017 to 73%.

Ennerdale dad who shot his son dead outside school seeks suspended sentence

An Ennerdale father who, apparently mistakenly, shot his teenage son dead earlier this year plans to make new representations to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), with the hope of receiving a suspended sentence.

10 things you need to know about SA's first recession since 2009

Stats SA announced on Tuesday that the country's real gross domestic product contracted by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2018. This follows a revised fall of 2.6% in the first quarter of the year.

LeBron jets to Germany to watch Caster compete

American basketball star LeBron James travelled to Berlin, Germany on Sunday to watch South African athlete Caster Semenya compete.

Kardashian family's net worth: Here’s how much each member is worth

No doubt, the Kardashians are one of the most famous families in the world - and with fame comes a great fortune which this family seems to have in abundance.

Libya coach: Bafana players are Africa's best

Libya coach Adel Amrouche has claimed that South Africa have the best players on the African continent, but that one thing they lack is a quality striker.

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