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Former president Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home has become the centre of a bitter family feud.
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Holding court with the Mandelas: Drugs, ‘scantily clad’ women, bitter feud over Madiba’s home
- The Nelson Mandela Trust is seeking to evict Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba Mandela, from Mandela’s former Houghton home due to alleged disruptive behaviour and a family feud.
- The court papers detail incidents of drug use, property damage, and disrespectful conduct towards trustees, including allegations that Ndaba and his brother, Mbuso, hindered renovations aimed at preserving the property’s historical integrity.
- The trustees aim to renovate the property, once a residence for dignitaries, and seek court orders to restrict Ndaba and Mbuso’s access to the main house to protect the ongoing renovations and Mandela’s legacy.
Grace Mugabe is said to be in “panic mode” following the arrest of her 28-year-old son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, in Johannesburg.
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Grace Mugabe ‘fears being arrested’ if she returns to SA to support son
- Grace Mugabe is reportedly in “panic mode” following the arrest of her son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, in Johannesburg for allegedly shooting a family gardener.
- Grace is unable to travel to South Africa due to an outstanding 2018 arrest warrant related to an alleged assault incident.
- Police are searching for a missing firearm and have seized a BMW fitted with sirens as part of the investigation into the shooting.
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya spent much of his testimony at the Madlanga Commission attacking the police officers who testified against him.
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Cop Sibiya accused of receiving Matlala-funded butt lift says she has nothing to hide
- Shadrack Sibiya, in his testimony at the Madlanga Commission, denied corrupt dealings with Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and attacked police officers who testified against him.
- Sibiya accused Hilda Senthumule of having a BBL funded by Matlala, while Senthumule denies the allegations and claims she paid for it herself with her police bonus.
- Sibiya also addressed the role of a police officer, Witness F, as a potential intermediary between him and Matlala, but did not explain Witness F’s presence at a murder suspect’s home.
The ANC in Ekurhuleni held a press briefing on Friday.
Coalition drama: ANC claims Mashaba backed out of Ekurhuleni talks to shield Tshwane mayor
- The ANC in Ekurhuleni accuses ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba of withdrawing from coalition talks to protect the Tshwane mayor, allegedly due to EFF pressure.
- ActionSA denies the claims, citing the Ekurhuleni coalition’s history of failure and corruption as the reason for its refusal to join.
- The EFF withdrew from the Ekurhuleni coalition after a mayoral committee reshuffle, leading to accusations and denials among the parties involved.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation (SONA) address in Cape Town, South Africa, February 12, 2026.
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Ramaphosa pauses NHI Act to wait for ConCourt decision
- President Ramaphosa has pledged not to enact the NHI Act until the Constitutional Court rules on the public participation process, set for early May.
- This decision follows legal challenges from seven parties, including Solidarity and the Western Cape government, contesting the NHI’s public participation process.
- A separate application by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to consolidate the various applications is scheduled for next week, but its progression is uncertain given Ramaphosa’s undertaking.
Nqobani Mokoena was a standout player for Paarl Royals during the SA20.
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Five debutants named in Proteas T20 squad to face Black Caps in NZ
- Keshav Maharaj will captain a 15-man Proteas T20 squad with five uncapped players for a five-match tour of New Zealand in March.
- The series will feature double-headers with the Proteas women’s team, a first for the senior national teams.
- Head coach Shukri Conrad sees this tour as an opportunity for new players to gain international experience, with Maharaj’s leadership being key.
Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane has died at age 53.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Eric Dane dies at 53
- Actor Eric Dane, best known as “McSteamy” Dr Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy”, has died at 53 after battling ALS.
- Dane, who also starred in “Euphoria”, was a passionate advocate for ALS awareness and research.
- He died surrounded by loved ones, including his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and their two daughters.
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