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Bouwer van Niekerk.
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R484m crypto company NTC liquidated days after Bouwer van Niekerk murder
- NTC Global has been provisionally liquidated after accumulating R484 million in investments and owing R262 million to creditors, with investigations suggesting it operated as a Ponzi scheme.
- The liquidation follows the murder of NTC’s lawyer, Bouwer van Niekerk, who was assisting the company in fighting off a preservation order on its assets, with no arrests made in the murder case.
- Despite initial business rescue efforts and a court finding that the NPA failed to prove NTC was a Ponzi scheme, a former business rescue practitioner now claims their investigations show it was indeed a Ponzi scheme.
The Asset Forfeiture Unit has descended on Tembisa Hospital tender don Hangwani Morgan Maumela.
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From boats to Bentleys: Tembisa tender king’s R325m mansions, supercar fleet seized
- The Asset Forfeiture Unit has seized R325 million in luxury assets, including cars and properties, belonging to Hangwani Maumela, a central figure in the R2.3-billion Tembisa Hospital graft investigation.
- Maumela and his family allegedly used shell companies to secure at least R415 million in medical supply contracts from Tembisa Hospital through fraudulent means, including falsifying documents and colluding with hospital officials.
- The investigation into Maumela’s network and other syndicates, such as the “Mazibuko syndicate”, was triggered by whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who was killed after flagging suspicious transactions at the hospital.
Nandipha Magudumana and Thabo Bester during one of their court appearances.
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Bester, Magudumana court bid to stop Netflix doccie dismissed
- Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana’s applications to stop the Netflix documentary Beauty and the Bester from airing have been dismissed.
- Their legal teams argued the documentary would prejudice their criminal trial and violate their constitutional rights.
- Judge Sulet Potterill dismissed the bids, stating a defamation claim could be instituted and the documentary’s screening would not affect Magudumana’s right to a fair trial.
Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025 in Orem, Utah.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting identified as Tyler Robinson, sources say
- Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested as a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s sniper shooting at Utah Valley University.
- Kirk’s death during the “American Comeback Tour” drew bipartisan condemnations of political violence and sparking outrage.
- Robinson was turned in by a person familiar with him, likely driven to the police by his father.
A controversial R3.7-billion deal with the subsidiary Gazprombank Africa was announced in December 2023.
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Scrapped: PetroSA deal to resurrect Mossel Bay refinery with Russian help
- PetroSA’s R3.7-billion deal with Gazprombank Africa to restart the Mossel Bay refinery has been scrapped.
- The DA welcomed the termination but called for an inquest into why Gazprombank Africa was initially chosen.
- The DA urged PetroSA to re-advertise the tender and find a suitable partner with a credible financial profile.
Siya Kolisi during a Springbok training session at Eden Park on 5 September 2025.
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‘It’s the same for both teams’: Kolisi says Boks, All Blacks under equal pressure to win
- Siya Kolisi says both the Springboks and All Blacks are under pressure to win Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test.
- A Springbok loss would mean relinquishing the Freedom Cup and potentially losing their chance to defend the Rugby Championship.
- Kolisi responded briefly to the All Blacks’ confidence, stating they’ll see what happens on the field.
Rachel and Mike Greer share a joyful moment during their wedding in the KZN midlands.
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Best friends forever: Rachel and Mike’s heartfelt wedding story, from park to altar
- Rachel and Mike’s love story began with a chance meeting during a 2020 lockdown walk, quickly forming a deep connection.
- Mike proposed in a meticulously planned surprise at a Mangrove park in Abu Dhabi, followed by a celebration in Istanbul.
- Their classic, timeless wedding at Brahman Hills was an intimate celebration focused on their bond and meaningful family traditions.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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