Security in George will be at an unprecedented height on Thursday in preparation of threats that the Independent Commercial Hospitality Allied Workers’ Union (Ichawu) intend a protest march to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Presidents Cup at Fancourt.

Leeds United midfielder Jody Morris was rearrested and charged with raping a 20-year-old woman, police said on Tuesday. Another Leeds player, 20-year-old Jermaine Pennant, who is on loan from Arsenal, was also arrested in connection with the incident.

Greek and French officials denied on Tuesday that Athens 2004 Olympics organisers Athoc wanted to scrap French signs in the Games’ venues to cut the ballooning costs of staging the Games. Press reports said that organisers planned to have all signs at venues in just Greek and English.

South African Rugby Football Union president Silas Nkanunu has been elected vice-chairperson of the International Rugby Board (IRB). He was elected unopposed to the post, , which has been vacant since the resignation of New Zealand’s Rob Fisher last year, and is the first Sarfu representative to be elected to so senior an IRB post.

England and Australia both made one change on Wednesday to their starting line-ups for the World Cup final in Sydney on Saturday. England coach Clive Woodward brought back Mike Tindall for Bath teammate Mike Catt in the only change to the team that started the 24-7 semifinal victory over France.

Minister of Finance Trevor Manuel on Tuesday tabled the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. The draft legislation proposes amendments to a wide range of tax laws and provides for an ”accelerated depreciation allowance” for developers who build in run-down urban areas.