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Tender king Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
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9 LIVES | Tender King ‘Cat’ Matlala and Senzo Mchunu linked in protection bribe scandal
- KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused top cops of being in the pocket of underworld figures and claimed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s political aspirations were bankrolled by dirty money.
- Mkhwanazi alleges tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala paid off Mchunu to indirectly scotch a criminal investigation into him and to save his R360-million SAPS tender.
- Mchunu denies the allegations, calling them baseless and irresponsible, and says they will be reviewed and considered for appropriate action.
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi briefed the media in Durban on Sunday to expose certain officials for alleged corruption.
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Experts warn of repercussions for KZN police commissioner Mkhwanazi
- KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Minister Senzo Mchunu of political meddling and revealed he’s under investigation.
- Experts say the feud exposes deep-rooted political interference in police leadership and risks backlash for Mkhwanazi.
- Analysts question Mkhwanazi’s approach and fear he may face removal, while calling for an independent probe into his claims.
Former president Jacob Zuma.
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NPA versus Stalingrad: Downer argues Zuma can only appeal for his removal if he’s convicted
- Jacob Zuma faces 18 charges of corruption, racketeering, fraud, and tax evasion linked to his relationship with Schabir Shaik, but his trial has been delayed by attempts to remove prosecutor Billy Downer.
- Downer argues that Zuma’s latest appeal to force his removal is a “Stalingrad strategy” to avoid trial and delegitimise the prosecution, and should only be heard if Zuma is convicted and sentenced.
- Downer cites a previous ruling that Zuma cannot appeal the dismissal of his special plea before conviction, and urges the SCA to dismiss the appeal so the trial can proceed.
Raed Cupido held on to Islamic prayer beads as Magistrate Alida Theart read her ruling on his recusal application.
Cape Town magistrate dismisses recusal bid of drug-accused bank boss
- A Cape Town magistrate dismissed Raed Cupido’s application for her recusal, where he alleged potential bias due to a previous ruling against Ralph Stanfield’s wife.
- Cupido, a bank executive, was arrested with cocaine, firearms, and ammunition, and claims police tried to coerce him into implicating Ralph Stanfield and his wife.
- The magistrate ruled that her prior involvement in Stanfield’s wife’s case was insufficient grounds for recusal, and Cupido’s bail application is set for 15 July.
Regulators have levied a 766 million naira fine (about R8.9 million) on the Nigerian subsidiary of Africa's biggest subscription television operator.
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MultiChoice Nigeria faces nearly R9m fine for ‘intrusive’ data breach
- MultiChoice Nigeria has been fined 766 million naira (about R8.9 million) by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for a privacy breach.
- The NDPC accused MultiChoice of violating data protection laws, including illegal cross-border transfer of personal data of Nigerians.
- MultiChoice has lost about 1.4 million Nigerian subscribers in the last two years amid Nigeria’s economic crisis.
Wiaan Mulder celebrates his triple ton.
A chance fumbled? Mulder’s declaration against Zim denies shot at Lara’s world record
- Wiaan Mulder scored 367 not out against Zimbabwe, becoming South Africa’s highest Test scorer, but declared before attempting to break Brian Lara’s record of 400.
- Mulder’s improved performance is attributed to coach Shukri Conrad’s support and his promotion to the number three batting position.
- Despite the record-breaking opportunity, Mulder’s declaration sparked debate, with some ex-players believing he should have aimed for Lara’s record.
The all-new Nissan Patrol NISMO.
Nissan unveils Patrol NISMO, its most powerful large SUV ever
- Nissan has unveiled a NISMO version of its Patrol SUV, featuring a tuned twin-turbo V6 engine producing 369kW and 700Nm.
- The Patrol NISMO boasts motorsport-inspired design elements, including optimised aerodynamics, a distinctive grille, and a sporty interior with NISMO-specific details.
- Despite its appeal, the new Nissan Patrol, including the NISMO variant, remains unavailable for the South African market.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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