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Madlanga Commission: Mkhwanazi goes after MP Fadiel Adams
- Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testified at the Madlanga Commission, raising concerns about MP Fadiel Adams’ access to classified intelligence information.
- Mkhwanazi stated Adams recklessly used the information, opened unsubstantiated criminal cases and complained of interference in investigations.
- The commission expressed surprise at the extensive effort put into responding to Adams’ complaints, which were ultimately found to have no merit.
Roman Cabanac.
Roman Cabanac demands R5m payout over ‘wrongful’ dismissal by minister Steenhuisen
- Roman Cabanac, the former chief of staff to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, is seeking reinstatement after his contract was allegedly unlawfully terminated.
- Cabanac’s lawyers claim he was terminated without notice, reasons or due process, and he is demanding reinstatement or R5 million in damages for loss of income.
- Steenhuisen has not responded to the legal letter, leading to further legal action, including a bargaining council referral and a pending lawsuit after a cooling-off period.
David Mabuza died on 3 July at 64. He served as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s deputy from February 2018 until March 2023.
Death certificate reveals David Mabuza never married as ‘wives’ claim R44.7m pension fund
- Tamara Silinda, daughter of the late David Mabuza, is seeking court intervention to secure a portion of his R44.7m pension fund, challenging the sole beneficiary nomination of Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi.
- Emunah Silinda, Tamara’s mother, claims a valid customary marriage to Mabuza based on 1999 lobola negotiations and seeks posthumous recognition, while Mabuza’s death certificate states he was never officially married.
- The court case involves interdicting the pension fund disbursement, recognising the customary marriage and ensuring equitable distribution of the annuity to all lawful dependents, including covering Tamara’s university fees and monthly support.
Gauteng National Taxi Alliance chairperson Thamsanqa Moyo was gunned down on the Soweto Highway.
Gauteng National Taxi Alliance chairperson gunned down in Soweto
- Gauteng National Taxi Association (NTA) chairperson Thamsanqa Moyo was shot dead on the Soweto Highway.
- The NTA spokesperson says Moyo was allegedly ambushed by unknown assailants.
- Moyo’s tenure was marked by a dispute over routes between two taxi associations in Soweto.
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
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Reserve Bank holds interest rate unchanged despite benign inflation
- The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the interest rate on hold, maintaining the repo rate at 7% and the prime interest rate at 10.5%.
- The decision was not unanimous, with four MPC members favouring the hold and two preferring a 25-basis point cut.
- The Reserve Bank has increased its growth forecast for 2025 from 0.9% to 1.2% but cautioned against overemphasising one good quarter of growth.
The new Stormers kit.
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New-look Stormers: Development over recruitment as ‘Project 2029’ launched
- The Stormers are aiming for a home play-off in the new URC season and are prioritising the development of local players.
- The franchise is committed to “Project 2029,” with the goal of winning the European Champions Cup within four seasons.
- After a recent financial turnaround, the Stormers are focused on consolidating their business and nurturing regional talent to compete at a high level in both the URC and Champions Cup.
ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show off air indefinitely.
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Jimmy Kimmel show yanked after government pressure on Kirk comments
- Jimmy Kimmel Live was taken off the air “indefinitely” by ABC after Kimmel criticised Donald Trump and commented on the motives behind the murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
- The FCC chairperson threatened to revoke the licences of ABC affiliates broadcasting Kimmel’s show, leading Nexstar to remove the show from its stations, followed by ABC pulling it nationwide.
- Critics, including Democrats, are accusing Trump and the FCC of censorship and coordinated efforts to silence dissenting voices, while Trump celebrated the show’s cancellation.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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