Scottish Independence Vote Balances Politics And Economics – On Thursday, Scotland will vote on a referendum that could establish a Scottish state separate from Britain for the first time since 1707. If it passes, the Scottish and British economic and political landscape will change drastically. [nyt]

Baleka Mbete For President? – National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete, who survived a vote of no confidence, says she is ready to be South Africa’s next president. [citypress]

EFF: Ramaphosa Has Blood On His Hands – EFF leaders were ejected from the National Assembly as they refused to withdraw statements that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is a murderer. [m&g]

EFF Undermining Parliament: ANC – The Economic Freedom Fighters were committed to undermining Parliament through chaotic conduct, the ANC said on Wednesday. [iol]

Joost Never Sought Help From ‘Prophet’ – Family – Former Springbok rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen has never met faith healer TB Joshua, a family representative said on Wednesday. [n24]

Senior Australian ISIS Militant Urges ‘Demonstration Killings’ In Australia – State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant ordering “demonstration killings” in Australia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said, adding that there was intelligence on planned public beheadings. [straits]

American Arrested On Swim To See Kim Jong-Un – The US citizen is found on a river bank in a restricted military area in South Korea apparently suffering from exhaustion. [sky]

Beyonce And Jay Z Reaffirm Marriage With Commitment Ceremony – Beyonce and Jay-Z have put paid to speculation regarding their alleged marital woes after reaffirming their love for each other in a special commitment ceremony during a family holiday. [ibtimes]

We’re Giving Away R5,000 Cold Hard Cash – You will think it’s a trick, but it’s not. We’ve teamed up with Gumtree to give you this basic competition which gives you every chance of winning R5,000 cash monies. All you have to do is post some ads on Gumtree [here]

Airmen No Longer Required to Say ‘So Help Me God’ During Oath – The U.S. Air Force said Wednesday that enlisted members and officers are permitted to omit the phrase “so help me God” from their oaths if they so chose. [time]

‘Serena’: The Jennifer Lawrence-Bradley Cooper Movie Gone Wrong – Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper star as a newlywed couple in the 1930s drama based on the New York Times bestselling novel with an Oscar-winning director — should be a slam-dunk, right? That’s the funny thing about the movie business … there is no fool-proof formula. [mash]

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Has Rare ‘Aggressive’ Cancer – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been diagnosed with a “fairly aggressive” rare cancer, doctors treating him have said. [bbc]

NO WAYS – The Powerball Has Rolled Over To R2.1 Billion For Saturday’s Draw – Those of us who have bought a ticket for each of these rollovers don’t see it as a waste – it’s part of the ride and the thrill. But for those of you who haven’t spent a cent… you’d be NUTS not to get in now. This is reaching record levels. Get your tickets now [here]

The Euromillions Has Also Rolled Over – Tonight’s Draw Is R1.2 Billion – This is what we in the dreaming big industry refer to as ‘double trouble’ – when two big overseas lottos are sitting on over a billion Rand. That’s why we get tickets to both. Good luck, you guys! Get your tickets [here]

The Slow Death Of The Male Hollywood Movie Star – Mr. Clooney, Where Art Thou? [huff]

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Affordable Cane Furniture – If you’re buying cane or wicker furniture anywhere else, you’re wasting a lot of time and money. These guys import direct from Malawi. Hand-Made cane furniture – buy online and have it delivered! [check it out]

The Restaurant Winter Specials Won’t Stop – Mondiall restaurant has it all. The View, The Vibe and The Menu – Do not miss out on their Winter Special Menu – Cider glazed Pork Belly, Craster Fish Pie and Guiness Choclate Pudding – Who would say no to that, BOOK ONLINE NOW. For more information on their winter specials check them out. [HERE]

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The Bailey Schneider Show 12pm – Join the fantastic Bailey Schneider as she takes you through 2 hours of great tunes, the best in news and entertainment. Catch Bailey coming to you live from our studios in the Woodstock Exchange from 12pm – 2pm. [Bailey Schneider]

Bompie Couture 5pm – Join Olwethu and her co-host Luanda for 2ovfm’s Premier fashion and style show. The girls take you through trends and tips and interview some of the country’s best up and coming designer talents as well as stylists and trendmakers. Tune in at 5pm-6pm [Bompi]

The Spicy Fiesta with The Dirty Mexican 3pm – Take a walk on the Spicy side of all things Trance and alternative, one of our most entertaining and unique shows. Tune in and Chill out to the great sounds of the Dirty Mexican coming to you LIVE [Dirty Mexican]