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High flying: How Cat Matlala courted Nedbank for lux R70m OR Tambo terminal deal
- Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, an alleged underworld figure, planned a R70-million luxury private terminal at OR Tambo airport, pitching the concept to Nedbank.
- Despite his company’s controversial history and ongoing investigations, Matlala secured a R360-million police health services tender, later canceled, highlighting procurement fraud allegations.
- Matlala’s connections extend to high-ranking officials, including former police minister Bheki Cele, who allegedly received gifts and cash payments from him.
Dr Dion George, the former minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment.
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‘Not defeated, but hurt’ – Dion George on his resignation from DA
- Dion George has resigned from the DA and Parliament.
- George cited an “intolerable situation” and feeling “pushed out” as reasons for his departure.
- He claims he was removed as minister of forestry, fisheries, and environment without explanation but the DA denies George’s claims.
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy.
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Creecy pushes total ban on drinking before driving after festive season carnage
- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy plans to amend the National Road Traffic Act to implement a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving in South Africa.
- The proposed amendment to section 65 aims to ban any level of alcohol consumption by drivers, addressing concerns about alcohol-related road deaths highlighted by festive season data.
- Creecy also seeks to amend section 55 to enhance seatbelt and passenger restraint regulations, as part of a broader strategy to reduce fatalities and improve road safety.
Fires are lit as protesters rally in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political change.
SA urges Iran to respect right of citizens ‘to protest in peace’
- The South African Presidency expressed concern over the situation in Iran and urged the government to respect the right to peaceful protest.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office emphasised that respecting the will of citizens is the only way to ensure long-term stability in Iran.
- The South African government called on Iran to allow citizens to protest peacefully, following reports of a high death toll from the regime’s crackdown.
British American Tobacco’s local unit says it will cease local production of cigarettes by the end of the year, citing the impact of illicit tobacco trading, which now comprises about 75% of the market.
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British American Tobacco to stop making cigarettes in SA
- British American Tobacco SA will halt all local cigarette production by year-end due to the dominance of the illicit market.
- The closure of the Heidelberg factory, operational since 1975, may result in up to 230 job losses.
- BATSA cites the unconstitutional 2020 Tobacco Sales Ban and above-inflation excise increases as factors worsening the illicit trade situation.
Rachel Kolisi shared a touching post this week, seemingly regarding her ex-husband Siya’s decision to move on.
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‘I choose peace’: Rachel Kolisi reflects on her healing journey as Siya seemingly moves on
- Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s separation continues to be a widely discussed topic, especially after Siya was seen with another woman, also named Rachel.
- Rachel Kolisi has shared her healing journey through a TikTok post emphasising self-love and her documentary “Falling Forward”, where she discusses the emotional challenges of their separation.
- Rachel’s supporters have praised her authenticity and resilience, offering heartfelt messages of support.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson during a training session in Wellington on 10 July.
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All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
- Scott Robertson was dismissed as All Blacks coach due to a disappointing performance review and internal conflicts.
- Senior players criticised Robertson, with concerns raised about his authority and potential player departures.
- Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie are potential successors to lead the All Blacks, who have a busy schedule leading up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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