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Taking a look at some headliners this week.

Budget Speech 2019
It was Budget Speech day yesterday. In his speech Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said SARS would be getting a new commissioner in a few weeks and the IT systems would be upgraded to ensure illegal trade and tax evasion are countered. This is to rectify the mistakes of the former commissioner Tom Moyane.

A different kind of teacher
Let’s talk about the video of a teacher from Bracken High School in Alberton shouting at a pupil has gone viral. Wait, it’s not what you think. Have a look.

The passionate teacher, Wayne Tewson, said he enjoyed ensuring his learners are always on the alert in his class, never knowing what to expect as he believes in adapting teaching methods.

And the award goes…
Beyoncé and Jay Z won the 2019 Brit Award for Best International Group yesterday. The duo couldn’t make it to the award ceremony but recorded an acceptance video in front of a Mona Lisa-like portrait of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, giving her a shout out as well as congratulating her on her pregnancy.

 

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In some sports news:
Lightsabre dueling has been made an official sport in France. Yes, you heard correctly. It has been created as a way of inspiring the younger generation to have an interest in fencing.

The Proteas are playing the second test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth today. Wiaan Mulder has stepped up as Vernon Philander’s replacement following his injury. The Proteas won the toss and chose to bat first.

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