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As the Treasury battles to subdue SA’s growing mountain of debt service costs, some of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet ministers are spending on international travel as if the country has no budget constraints.
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Hey, big spender! SA’s travel-happy Cabinet racks up the travel bills
- Despite strained public finances, Cabinet ministers’ travel budgets remain unaffected.
- ActionSA requested travel cost details from all 34 Cabinet members, including costs for support staff.
- Responses showed varying travel habits among ministers, with some being big spenders and others more cautious.
A court has found that Mara Glennie, founder of Tears Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at combating gender-based violence, likely misappropriated R2 million in donor funds.
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Charity ‘icon’ may have used donor money for beauty treatments, judge says
- Tears Foundation founder Mara Glennie is accused of transferring R2 million in donor funds to her company, Fireworx Management Solutions, for personal expenses.
- A court application revealed concerns about the financial management of the non-profit, leading a judge to dismiss the application and question the legitimacy of a supposed loan.
- The judge has called on Glennie to explain why she shouldn’t personally pay the court costs and directed regulators to investigate potential financial irregularities.
The UK has denied EFF leader Julius Malema a visa, citing his “extremism” and saying his presence is not conducive to the public good.
UK declines Malema visa application due to his ‘extremism’
- Julius Malema has been denied a UK visa due to his support for Hamas and statements about “cutting the throat of whiteness”, deemed “extremist” behaviour by the UK Home Office.
- The Home Office cited Malema’s past statements, including his intention to arm Hamas and his remarks about the potential for violence against white people, as reasons why his presence in the UK would not be conducive to the public good.
- Future visa applications are unlikely to succeed unless he provides compelling new evidence and changes his stance.
A 2020 Bentley Continental GTC is one of the cars set to be auctioned off.
Bentley, Maybachs, and Hiluxes: MaMkhize’s Royal AM cars go under the hammer
- A fleet of 14 luxury cars linked to Shauwn Mkhize and Royal AM Football Club is being auctioned to settle a tax debt.
- The auction includes a rare Mercedes-Benz S680 Maybach “Edition 100” and a Bentley Continental GTC, among other vehicles.
- Bids open on 27 June and close on 2 July, with a R50 000 registration fee required for interested bidders.
An aerial view of the Kyalami race track.
Kyalami owner plans R180m upgrade amid F1 bid
- Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit plans a $10 million (R180 million) overhaul to meet FIA Grade 1 standards for a Formula 1 race.
- The upgrades will include safety features and improved spectator amenities, potentially taking three months.
- South Africa is competing with other African nations to host an F1 race and needs government support and sponsors to fund the bid.
Proteas captian Temba Bavuma's leadership skills have been lauded after the World Test Championship win.
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Boks laud Proteas for showing fight at Lord’s: ‘That’s all SA want to see,’ says Rassie
- Rassie Erasmus was inspired by the Proteas’ ability to overcome criticism and pressure during their World Test Championship win.
- Siya Kolisi praised Temba Bavuma’s tenacity and leadership, highlighting the team effort and individual contributions to the Proteas’ victory.
- Kolisi emphasised the significance of the Proteas’ win, noting the challenges they faced and the team’s resilience in achieving the historic victory.
US film magnate Tyler Perry has been accused of sexual harassment and assault and sued for $260 million by actor Derek Dixon.
US filmmaker Tyler Perry faces explosive lawsuit as actor alleges sexual assault
- Actor Derek Dixon is suing Tyler Perry for $260 million, alleging sexual harassment and assault.
- Dixon claims Perry created a “coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic” after promising career advancement.
- Perry’s attorney denies the allegations, calling them fabricated claims of harassment and a shakedown attempt.
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