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SAPS national commissioner General Fannie Masemola presenting his evidence at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday.
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Masemola says Mchunu disbanded PKTT ‘to halt investigations against criminal cartels’
- Police commissioner General Fannie Masemola testified that the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team was to halt investigations against criminal cartels.
- Masemola believes Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya sent 121 dockets to Pretoria to access information on controversial businessmen Katiso Molefe and Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
- Masemola said he now understands suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to disband the PKTT as being “explained by his desire to halt investigations against criminal cartels”.
The Mpumalanga High Court is hearing the case of the late deputy president David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension.
Court orders Alexander Forbes to clarify policy documents in Mabuza’s R44.7m pension dispute
- The Mpumalanga High Court has delayed a decision on David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension payout due to inconsistencies in policy documents.
- The judge has ordered Alexander Forbes to provide clarity on the discrepancies between the policy schedule and the benefits document.
- Alexander Forbes must submit affidavits explaining the differences by 26 September, and the case has been postponed to 30 September.
PA deputy president Kenny Kunene.
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Kunene ‘cleared’ in Molefe house controversy, law firm finds no counter-evidence
- A law firm cleared Kenny Kunene of wrongdoing for being at the house of murder suspect Katiso Molefe, relying on interviews and documents.
- The investigation didn’t include an interview with Molefe or official responses from the SAPS.
- The report’s findings are based on Kunene’s version of events, corroborated by interviews with a journalist, an acquaintance and an editor from Kunene’s news platform.
A move by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district has forced institutions to organise athletics and cricket events, traditionally scheduled for the fourth term, in the third term, which ends on 3 October.
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North West education district bans sports and cultural activities at schools in term 4
- The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (Fedsas) is challenging the North West education department’s ban on extracurricular activities in the fourth term, arguing it undermines pupils’ holistic education.
- The ban has forced schools to reschedule events traditionally held in the fourth term, like the Wildeklawer Sports Athletics Event, leading to a bottleneck effect and potential harm to pupils.
- Fedsas asserts the ban is unlawful, unreasonable and procedurally unfair, requesting the department withdraw the directive and reinstate the process of evaluating applications on a case-by-case basis.
Taiwan is considering imposing restrictions on semiconductor chip exports to South Africa after South Africa officially downgraded its mission last week.
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Taiwan curbs chip exports to SA after mission downgrade
- Taiwan has introduced restrictions on chip exports to South Africa.
- Taiwan is the largest producer of semiconductors in the world.
- The decision followed South Africa’s decision to downgrade Taiwan’s mission in the country.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
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Bok team: Rassie makes minor tweaks for Argentina showdown
- Rassie Erasmus has made minor changes to the Springbok team to face Argentina in a crucial Rugby Championship Test.
- Eben Etzebeth returns, Damian Willemse moves to fullback and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at flyhalf.
- Erasmus emphasised the importance of the match and the respect they have for Argentina’s team and their capabilities.
Lebohang ‘Lebo M’ Morake is gearing up to celebrate one of his greatest musical inspirations.
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‘She’s devastated’: Ladysmith Black Mambazo widow reacts to Lebo M’s tribute concert snub
- The Dr Joseph Shabalala Foundation and his widow are considering legal action after allegedly being excluded from Lebo M’s African Icons Tribute Concert honouring the late Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder.
- The foundation claims it was not consulted or invited to the event, while Lebo M’s production company insists it did communicate with the foundation and extended invitations.
- Shabalala’s widow is reportedly devastated by the lack of recognition and involvement in the event meant to honour her late husband.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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