News24 | City Power faces financial ruin; ‘Tsotsi’ star dies: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes

Olorato Mongale’s body was found dumped in Lombardy West on Sunday after she went on a date with a man she recently met.

• Olorato Mongale was murdered after meeting a man she connected with online; the man picked her up in a car with cloned plates.
• Her friend tracked her phone to multiple locations, eventually finding her belongings in Kew and her body in Lombardy West, Johannesburg.
• Police are investigating the man, known as “John”, and a possible accomplice, while Olorato’s family and friends mourn the loss of a loving and ambitious young woman.

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Theuns du Toit was found not guilty of two criminal charges in the Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

• Theuns du Toit, a former Stellenbosch University student, was acquitted of crimen injuria and malicious damage to property.
• The charges stemmed from a 2022 incident where he urinated on the belongings of fellow student Babalo Ndwayana.
• Du Toit had pleaded not guilty to the charges in the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court.

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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero allegedly withheld reports revealing City Power’s R16.3 billion negative balance, raising fears of service collapse and legal violations over non-disclosure to the council.

• City Power’s R16.3 billion negative bank balance is jeopardising Johannesburg’s ability to deliver services and remain financially sustainable, with the municipality having to fund the utility’s operations from its own budget.
• Mayor Dada Morero is accused of concealing reports about City Power’s financial crisis from the Johannesburg council, potentially violating the Municipal Finance Management Act.
• Internal documents warn of a looming collapse of services in Johannesburg due to City Power’s inability to pay its liabilities, with the City’s funds being used to prop up the utility.

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US President Donald Trump.

• The rand has strengthened to its best levels since December 2024 due to a weaker dollar and speculation about a new, lower inflation target in South Africa.
• Analysts are divided on whether the South African Reserve Bank will cut interest rates this week, with a lower inflation target potentially limiting future cuts.
• The dollar is under pressure due to concerns about US tax cuts adding trillions to the national debt and investor unease over President Donald Trump’s economic policies.

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Award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae has died.

• Actor Presley Chweneyagae, known for his role as Cobra on The River and in the film Tsotsi, has died at the age of 40.
• Chweneyagae gained international recognition for his starring role in Tsotsi, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005.
• His management confirmed his death, highlighting his legacy as a gifted actor, mentor, and advocate for empowering the next generation of artists.

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Veteran DJ Darren Scott has died.

• Radio broadcaster Darren Scott has died at the age of 60 after a long battle with cancer.
• Scott had been battling melanoma since 1986, and the cancer aggressively returned in early 2023.
• His former wife expressed gratitude for the support he received, with over R515 000 raised to aid his treatment.
  

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Rayno Nel of South Africa performs the stone to shoulder press in the Natural Stone Medley during the qualifying round of the "World's Strongest Man" competition in Sacramento.

• Rayno Nel, South Africa’s World’s Strongest Man, is grateful for the support he’s received after his historic win, attributing his success to mental strength and his wife’s support.
• Nel balances his strongman aspirations with his job as an engineering director, training extensively while relying on mental fortitude to overcome challenging sessions.
• His wife, Mayno Nel, plays a crucial role by providing support, managing his diet, and assisting with media, highlighting the sacrifices and teamwork involved in his journey to success.

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