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This is your weekly snapshot of the stories shaping your world — the wins, the warnings, and the shifts you need to know about before a new week begins.
A few top stories this past week on Newcastillian News:
Newcastle landfill oversight visit exposes compliance issues — 6 October 2025
https://newcastillian.com/2025/10/06/newcastle-landfill-oversight-visit-2025/
Trim Park/Hydropark redevelopment proposal for Newcastle — 7 October 2025
https://newcastillian.com/2025/10/07/trim-park-hydropark-redevelopment-newcastle/
AMSA Newcastle shutdown poll results released — 8 October 2025
https://newcastillian.com/2025/10/08/amsa-newcastle-shutdown-poll-results/
Sakeliga launches court case to reverse B-BBEE rules on foreign airlines — 9 October 2025
https://newcastillian.com/2025/10/09/sakeliga-bee-court-case-foreign-airlines/
Recyclers call for probe into scrap cartel as IDC downplays R8.5 billion AMSA bid — 9 October 2025
https://newcastillian.com/2025/10/09/scrap-metal-policy-south-africa-amsa-idc-update/
Weather outlook — Monday, 13 October 2025 (°C)
| City | High / Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 29 / 13 | Mostly sunny and warm |
| Ladysmith | 30 / 14 | Decreasing clouds |
| Durban | 25 / 21 | Mostly cloudy, humid |
| Richards Bay | 27 / 21 | Humid with partial cloud |
| Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | 23 / 16 | Breezy with scattered cloud |
| Cape Town | 20 / 14 | Cloud build-up; possible evening showers |
| Johannesburg | 28 / 14 | Clear and warmer |
| Pretoria | 31 / 16 | Abundant sunshine; very warm |
SAWS alert: Isolated thundershowers possible in eastern regions; click here to read more.
Sports roundup: results & highlights
Betway Premiership — upcoming fixtures
- Richards Bay vs Orbit College FC — 17 Oct, 19:30 (Richards Bay Stadium)
- AmaZulu FC vs Durban City — 18 Oct, 15:30 (Moses Mabhida Stadium)
- Magesi FC vs TS Galaxy — 18 Oct, 17:30 (Seshego Stadium)
- Marumo Gallants vs Chippa United — 19 Oct, 15:30 (Dr Molemela Stadium)
- Sekhukhune United vs Mamelodi Sundowns — Postponed
- Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City — 22 Oct, 19:30 (Orlando Stadium)
- Stellenbosch FC vs Golden Arrows — 22 Oct, 19:30 (Danie Craven Stadium)
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele — 22 Oct, 19:30 (FNB Stadium)
Cricket — ICC fixtures and results (international)
In progress / recent
- Pakistan 313/5 (Day 1 stumps) vs South Africa — 1st Test (SA yet to bat)
- Oman 172/6 beat Qatar 138/9 by 34 runs — T20 Qualifier, Super Six
- India vs West Indies 2nd Test: West Indies 248 all out & 138/2 (trail by 191; Day 3 stumps)
Upcoming
- Mon 13 Oct: UAE vs Nepal — 12:30; Samoa vs Japan — 17:00
- Tue 14 Oct: Oman vs UAE — 12:30; Nepal vs Qatar — 17:00; Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (ODI 3 of 3) — 14:00
- Wed 15 Oct: Japan vs Qatar — 08:00; Samoa vs UAE — 12:30; Oman vs Nepal — 12:30
- Thu 16 Oct: UAE vs Japan — 12:30; Qatar vs Samoa — 17:00
- Fri 17 Oct: Japan vs Oman — 08:00; Samoa vs Nepal — 12:30
- Sat 18 Oct: New Zealand vs England — 08:15 (T20 1/3); Bangladesh vs West Indies — 09:30 (ODI 1/3); Romania vs Sweden — 09:00 & 13:30 (T20 series)
Rugby — Recent URC Results (Round 3, 10-11 October 2025):
| Date | Match | Full-Time Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 10 | Munster vs Edinburgh | 20–19 | Thomond Park, Limerick |
| Fri, Oct 10 | Scarlets vs Stormers | 0–34 | Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Ospreys vs Zebre Parma | 24–0 | The Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Benetton vs Lions | 41–15 | Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Leinster vs Sharks | 31–5 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Ulster vs Bulls | 28–7 | Kingspan Stadium, Belfast |
| Sat, Oct 11 | Glasgow Warriors vs Dragons | 49–0 | Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow |
These results position the Stormers at the top of the table with 14 points (three wins), followed by Munster (also 14 points). Welsh sides Scarlets and Dragons were shut out (nilled) in heavy defeats, while Leinster secured their first win of the season.
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Rand watch: weekly currency snapshot
Over the past week, the Rand weakened against major currencies amid USD strength and global risk-off sentiment.Key current rates & movements:
- USD/ZAR: 17.4991 (up from 17.1916 on Oct 10, ~1.8% loss week-to-date)
- GBP/ZAR: ~23.206 (stable with minor weakening)
- EUR/ZAR: 20.111 (up from ~19.84 low, weakening)
- Over the past month, the Rand has lost ~0.85% on average
US Dollar Strength & Global Risk Sentiment:
The USD gained ground as safe-haven demand rose on geopolitical tensions, pressuring emerging market currencies like the Rand.
Local Inflation & Interest Rate Expectations:
SARB’s steady stance amid cooling inflation offered limited support, with focus shifting to upcoming data releases.
Commodity Prices (Gold, Metals):
Gold’s rally provided some buffer, but broader metal price dips weighed on exports.
Foreign Capital & Bond Yields:
Outflows from SA bonds amid yield spikes reflected caution over fiscal risks.
Ratings, Credit Risk & Global Policy
US policy signals and trade frictions added to volatility.
Poll Results from the past week:
To wrap this Sunday up and shift into a more humerous state, here are the fails of the week:
