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The driver of the scholar taxi involved in Monday’s Vaal horror crash has been charged with culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving.
Vaal horror crash: Taxi driver had expired driving permit
- The driver involved in the fatal scholar taxi crash in the Vaal did not have a valid professional driving permit (PDP).
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed the driver’s PDP expired in November of last year.
- The 22-year-old driver has been charged with culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving.
Seven people, including a police officer, have died in shootings in Cape Town in 24 hours.
Cape Town cop, six people killed in three shootings in just one day
- Seven people, including an off-duty police officer, were killed in separate shootings in Cape Town within 24 hours.
- The first incident occurred in Browns Farm, where the officer was fatally shot, and Hawks detectives are investigating.
- Subsequent shootings in Ndabeni and at the Maitland cemetery resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with the latter believed to be gang-related.
A shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court has left two people dead.
Two dead in shooting outside Booysens Magistrate’s Court
- Two people were shot dead and three others injured outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in a brazen daylight attack.
- Police say gunmen opened fire on a family leaving court after attending a murder case involving a relative; the accused’s lawyer was among those injured.
- The shooters fled in a white Audi with cloned number plates; police are probing two murder and three attempted murder charges.
The ad hoc committee investigating General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations is insistent that forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan appear before it in person.
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Ad hoc committee insists O’Sullivan should appear in person, despite his hit claims
- An ad hoc committee investigating allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is demanding that forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan appear in person, despite his claims that MPs are aiding attempts to kill him.
- MPs insist on O’Sullivan’s in-person testimony due to his alleged contempt for Parliament and accusations against committee members, while also considering legal options to compel his appearance.
- The committee will also hear from former IPID head Robert McBride and suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, while exploring the reasons behind the stalled criminal charges against O’Sullivan.
ABSA CEO Kenny Fihla, previously a senior executive at rival bank Standard.
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ABSA poaches two more Standard Bank execs
- Standard Bank is losing two more top executives, Clive Potter and Francisco Khoza, to its smaller rival ABSA.
- These executives follow Kenny Fihla, who previously held various roles at Standard Bank before becoming ABSA’s CEO in June.
- Since Fihla’s arrival, ABSA’s shares have climbed 41%, outperforming the FTSE/JSE Banks Index and giving the lender a market value of R219 billion.
Ryan Rickelton in action for MI Cape Town.
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Proteas World Cup injury crisis: What options await if worst-case fears realised?
- The Proteas are facing an injury crisis ahead of the T20 World Cup, with David Miller, Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira potentially sidelined.
- Ryan Rickelton is a likely replacement for De Zorzi, while Tristan Stubbs could fill the void left by Ferreira or Miller.
- In a worst-case scenario, the Proteas’ starting XI could include Rickelton, De Kock, Markram, Stubbs, Brevis, Smith, Jansen, Linde, Maharaj, Rabada and Ngidi/Nortje.
David, Victoria and Brooklyn Beckham pictured at an event in 2019.
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‘I do not want to reconcile’: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham breaks silence on family feud
- Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has publicly addressed rumours of a family rift with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, alleging attempts to sabotage his marriage.
- He claims his parents have been controlling narratives in the press, pressuring him over name rights, and causing issues surrounding his wedding with Nicola Peltz Beckham.
- Brooklyn states he is standing up for himself and no longer wants to reconcile with his family, citing years of “inauthentic relationships” and prioritising the “Brand Beckham” image.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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