Dricus du Plessis.Picture: Supplied
A good week for Dricus du Plessis
South African mixed martial arts fighter Dricus du Plessis isn’t known for staying on the canvas. In 27 professional fights, the former UFC champion has been knocked out just once — in 2018. This past weekend he traded the octagon for the aisle, marrying Vasti Spiller in Paarl. For a man used to flooring opponents, this time he went down willingly.
A bad week for Parks Tau
Parks Tau.Picture: Supplied
Pity trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau. He faced the sharpest minds in South Africa’s legal fraternity over their BEE codes — and lost. The Pretoria high court found for Deneys, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel and Werksmans on procedure, without ruling on transformation targets. His department’s brief, it seems, wasn’t enough.
