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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigned as an MK Party MP last year.
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After Duduzane Zuma joins MKP presidency, Duduzile is its go-to as Mzobe moves posts
- Despite resigning as an MP over allegations of trafficking young men to fight in Ukraine, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla remains active in the MK Party’s parliamentary administration.
- Party leader Jacob Zuma confirmed Zuma-Sambudla’s role as an authorised signatory for correspondence with Parliament and appointed Seeng Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as the chief whip.
- Magasela Mzobe is no longer Zuma’s contact person for party affairs or the head of the presidency.
Ten-year-old Neo Mokgoatsane died after a soccer goalpost reportedly fell on him while playing at Reagile Primary School in Tembisa, leaving his family grieving and parents demanding answers.
‘He went to school and never came back’: Family mourns 10-year-old after Tembisa tragedy
- A 10-year-old boy, Neo Mokgoatsane, died after a soccer goalpost allegedly fell on him at Reagile Primary School, prompting demands for accountability and safety concerns.
- The Gauteng Department of Education has launched an investigation into the incident and is providing counselling to traumatised pupils.
- Neo’s family is preparing to bury him in Limpopo, with the department offering support.
Convicted child rapist and murderer Amber-Lee Hughes took the stand in the Gauteng High Court on Wednesday, recounting the final moments leading up to the murder of 4-year-old Nada-Jane Challita.
Child killer Amber Hughes claimed she drowned 4-year-old to ‘save’ her from neglect
- Amber Lee Hughes testified that she drowned 4-year-old Nada-Jane Challita to “save” her from neglect, claiming the child’s father was abusive.
- Hughes described the events leading up to the drowning, her failed suicide attempts afterwards, and maintained her innocence regarding the rape charge.
- The judge in the matter questioned the relevance of Hughes’ testimony about the child’s living conditions, considering that she had already admitted to the murder. Hughes is now facing a life sentence for both murder and rape.
The number of black South Africans in the middle- and upper-income brackets — defined as those earning more than R22 000 a month — quadrupled to more than 7 million in 2024 from 2012, a new survey shows.
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Black households now 41% of high-income bracket – same as whites
- A new study shows rising remuneration among black South Africans has dramatically changed the racial makeup of the country’s middle- and top-income earners.
- The proportion of black households making over R75 000 a month climbed to 41% in 2024, while white households in that bracket decreased from 61% to 41% since 2012.
- Black South Africans now account for a larger share of the working and middle classes but still predominate the ranks of the poor and working poor.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s comments about bathing at a hotel when there is no water amid a water crisis has caused anger among the province’s residents.
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Tony Leon | Tone-deaf ANC could be punished at the polls... just like NP was in 1981
- Tone-deaf remarks by ANC leaders, reminiscent of a National Party minister’s comment in 1981, could lead to electoral decline for the ANC, now polling at 40%.
- Recent gaffes include comments about booking hotel baths during water shortages and claims that hospital patients choose to sleep on floors, exacerbating negative perceptions.
- The government’s state-centric, corruption-ridden model is failing, requiring private sector intervention and underscoring the need for skilled personnel to effectively communicate and implement policy.
SA quick Corbin Bosch celebrates during their T20 World Cup clash against the UAE in Delhi on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
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FIRST TAKE | Proteas overcome fielding blemishes to make light work of UAE
- The Proteas defeated the UAE by six wickets in their final T20 World Cup group stage match, despite fielding errors and extra runs conceded.
- Corbin Bosch’s impressive bowling (3-12) and contributions from Dewald Brevis (36), Ryan Rickelton (30), and Aiden Markram (28) led South Africa’s successful chase of 123.
- Anrich Nortje reached 37 T20 World Cup wickets, the second-most for a pace bowler, but South Africa needs to improve their performance for tougher matches against India in the Super Eights.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has scored a two-star safety rating in the Global NCAP safety crash test.
SA’s most popular Chinese car brand gets two-star safety rating
- The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro received a two-star safety rating from Global NCAP due to inadequate adult occupant protection and a lack of standard side head protection.
- Child occupant protection was rated at three stars, but the Child Restraint System failed installation tests due to the inability to deactivate the passenger airbag.
- The AA criticised the low safety standards in African markets and called for stronger regulations and manufacturer accountability, emphasising that safety should not be an optional extra.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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