The Clever Boys have won the 2016/2017 PSL title, a first in their 96-year history. Wits defeated Polokwane City 2-0 in the league’s penultimate round, handing them an unassailable lead. Coach Gavin Hunt gave a tearful statement, saying: “A tremendous amount of hard work has finally paid off.” With a R1-million first prize, this will be one hell of a weekend for the club.

Brazil’s President Michel Temer has apparently been recorded discussing hush money for a corrupt politician. A media group in Brazil announced their possession of the recording, which elicited calls for Temer’s removal from office. Considering Brazil impeaches at least half a dozen presidents before breakfast, Temer’s name added to the list could be nothing more than business as usual.

Former FBI director Robert Mueller will lead an investigation into alleged ties between President Donald Trump and Russia during the 2016 election race. Mueller was nominated by the Deputy Attorney-General. Trump immediately repeated his denial of any wrongdoing. Mueller, a widely-respected former director for 10 years after 9/11, will hopefully investigate unhindered.

A survey released from the United Kingdom has revealed that 28,187 species of plant life have medicinal value but are drastically under-utilised due to poor documentation. The study by Britain’s Royal Botanic Gardens also noted that some 340 hectares of land are burned each year. While alarming, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Unless you’re in Cape Town and it hasn’t rained for half a year.

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