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The Malaka family trust says there is an ongoing political campaign to remove Tebogo Malaka from the Independent Development Trust.
‘Tactics of defamation’: Malaka family trust defends suspended IDT CEO
- The Malaka Family Trust defends suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka, claiming her spokesperson, not her, offered a bribe to journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh.
- The Trust alleges Malaka is a victim of a political setup due to her refusal to submit to political pressure and clashes with Minister Dean Macpherson.
- The Trust demands the release of unedited video footage and an independent inquiry into political interference and media collusion.
Ace Magashule’s former PA, Moroadi Cholota during a previous appearance in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein
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Don’t let ‘mere technicality’ allow Cholota and 89 others to walk free, NPA tells ConCourt
- The Constitutional Court will hear the NPA’s appeal to limit the impact of a ruling that only the justice minister can request extradition, potentially affecting thousands of cases.
- This follows Ace Magashule’s former PA, Moroadi Cholota, successfully challenging her extradition from the US based on this ruling, leading to her release in the asbestos tender case.
- The NPA argues that if the ruling is fully retroactive, it could allow numerous extradited individuals, including those accused of serious crimes, to have their convictions overturned.
Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram.
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Markram leads fresh-faced Proteas into new T20 era: ‘They are just explosive and fearless’
- The Proteas are starting their journey to the 2026 T20 World Cup with a three-match series against Australia.
- Captain Aiden Markram wants the team to play entertaining cricket and allow new players to play freely.
- Markram says the younger players bring explosiveness and energy to the team.
Jabulani Moyo escaped police custody after two police officers were shot and killed on Friday morning.
Gauteng cops gunned down, prisoner escapes in brazen attack
- Two police officers were shot and killed in Roodepoort while transporting a prisoner.
- The prisoner, Jabulani Moyo, escaped during the ambush.
- The officers’ firearms were also stolen.
Seven Spur in Sea Point will close its doors in Mid-August.
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‘So many memories’: SA’s second oldest Spur to close after 56 years
- Seven Spur, the second-oldest Spur Steak Ranch in South Africa located in Sea Point since 1968, will close in mid-August due to the landlord’s decision to redevelop the property.
- Spur Corporation expresses gratitude to its patrons and commits to finding an alternative location in Sea Point to maintain its presence in the community.
- The closure marks the end of an era filled with cherished memories for generations of families, as Seven Spur played a significant role in their lives.
Professor Firoz Cachalia will serve as acting minister of police for six months from August
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INTERVIEW | New police minister sounds alarm on SAPS
- Police Minister Firoz Cachalia acknowledges a crisis in policing, citing a low conviction rate, high murder rate, public distrust, and potential criminal infiltration.
- Cachalia aims to address structural and behavioral problems within the SAPS, focusing on professionalising the service, strengthening Crime Intelligence, and improving resource allocation.
- He plans to consult widely, learn from past mistakes, and await the recommendations of the commission of inquiry before making significant personnel changes, while also prioritising procurement reform.
Pretoria businessman Jerry Boshoga was kidnapped in November 2024.
R30 million drug deal allegedly tied to Pretoria businessman’s kidnapping
- Pretoria entrepreneur Jerry Boshoga was kidnapped in November 2024 over an alleged failed R30 million drug deal, which his family denies.
- The case is entangled with other kidnappings, including Boshoga’s business partner’s wife and child, and the murder of a DJ suspected of being a police informant.
- Boshoga’s family has received graphic videos of his torture, and despite an initial ransom demand, there has been no contact from the kidnappers in recent months.
* These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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