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Raed Cupido and Christopher Carelse in the dock of the Cape Town Magistrate's Court.
Declined: Standard Bank manager’s bail bid after coke bust up in smoke
- Raed Cupido, a bank manager, was denied bail in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court due to a compelling prima facie case against him for drug and firearm charges.
- Cupido and co-accused Christopher Carelse are charged with possession of cocaine and unregistered firearms, with the State alleging Cupido was a “first-receiver” for international drug cartels.
- The magistrate found a real probability that their release would endanger public safety, lead to trial evasion, and interference with justice, citing their failure to counter the State’s evidence.
Cyclist Dennis Hammar.
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Wife mourns cyclist husband, 77, who was pushed off bicycle, robbed, then died in hospital
- Dennis Hammar, a 77-year-old cyclist, died after being robbed and pushed off his bicycle on the N1 near Cape Town.
- Police are investigating the incident, and the cycling community is mourning the loss of a well-loved member, who had completed 41 consecutive Cape Town Cycle Tours.
- The incident has raised concerns about cyclist safety, with calls for them to ride in groups and for the City of Cape Town to take action to prevent future attacks.
Labour and Employment Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya.
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Deputy Minister Sibiya’s wife linked to R2bn KZN feeding scheme tender scandal
- Deputy Employment and Labour Minister Jomo Sibiya’s wife’s company, Sesiphambili Trading, is linked to a controversial R2-billion school nutrition programme in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Sibiya claims he has no influence on the tender process and his wife is withdrawing the company from the tender.
- The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association has complained about the awarding of contracts to companies linked to ANC politicians.
President Donald Trump engaging with President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office.
US tariffs: We’ve got to engage with them, says Ramaphosa
- South Africa is negotiating with the US to mitigate the impact of new 30% tariffs, focusing on protecting key export industries and diversifying trade.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is promoting a two-fold approach: diplomatic negotiations with the US and domestic support for South African companies to safeguard jobs and explore alternative markets.
- The US has set a firm deadline of 1 August for the tariffs to take effect, prompting South Africa to engage in intensive negotiations and seek new international trade opportunities.
The 7 000 m² property spans two erven in the popular seaside town in Hermanus.
Markus Jooste’s Hermanus mega mansion goes on sale
- Markus Jooste’s Hermanus mansion, described as “the most exclusive property in Hermanus”, has been listed for sale.
- The property, owned by a Jooste-linked company, features a main residence, a heritage cottage, and a flatlet, totalling seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
- The sale is pending approval from the SA Reserve Bank due to frozen assets linked to Jooste’s investigation into foreign currency violations.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus.
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Schalk Brits, the original Bok hybrid, on why Rassie is ahead of the rest on road to 2027
- Schalk Brits praises Rassie Erasmus for his role in developing hybrid players and combinations within the Springboks.
- Brits emphasises that age is just a number for Springboks as long as players maintain world-class performance and fitness.
- He believes the Springboks have great depth and can compete worldwide with multiple different combinations of players.
Fitness coach Kopano Mokhele gained 30kg in 4 months to better empathise with his clients.
‘Risking my life’: SA coach gains 30kg in 4 months to prove weight loss is sustainable
- Fitness coach Kopano Mokhele gained 30kg in four months to empathise with clients, experiencing physical and mental health challenges.
- Doctors warn of health risks like heart strain and diabetes from rapid weight gain, while social media critics question the “body positive” aspect.
- Mokhele spent over R10 000 on unhealthy food, but views it as an investment, aiming to lose the weight in four months and improve his coaching.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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