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The City of Ekurhuleni deputy chief of police, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been suspended.
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EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi suspended
- Ekurhuleni’s deputy chief of police, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been suspended following an internal audit investigation.
- The suspension is an administrative measure to safeguard the disciplinary process, not a finding of guilt.
- Mkhwanazi was implicated by evidence at the Madlanga Commission for allegedly covering up a torture and murder case and in a scandal involving fraudulent vehicle registration.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban.
‘Posts were violent’: Court hears how Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s tweets glorified July unrest
- Fraud examiner Sarah-Jane Trent testified that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s social media posts during the July 2021 unrest incited violence and created public fear.
- Trent presented 32 videos tweeted by Zuma-Sambudla, some showing gunfire and burning vehicles, as evidence of incitement to violence and malicious damage to property.
- Trent reported Zuma-Sambudla to authorities after becoming alarmed by the tone of the posts and the fear they elicited, believing they encouraged unrest to spread beyond KwaZulu-Natal.
DStv cooking show host Mynie Steffens died in a helicopter crash while crop-dusting at a farm in Patensie in the Eastern Cape on Monday.
‘She lived life to the fullest’: TV host Mynie Steffens mourned after helicopter crash
- Mynie Steffens, co-host of DStv’s Speel met Vuur, died in a helicopter crash near Patensie, Eastern Cape, while crop dusting.
- Tributes describe Steffens as a caring, quick-witted and entrepreneurial person who deeply valued her family and friends.
- The South African Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the crash, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.
Ukrainian soldiers engaged in combat in the Donbas region on 15 May 2023. Seventeen South African men who travelled to Russia under the MK Party are reportedly trapped on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine after being misled into joining a combat unit.
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SOS! MK Party members stuck in Russia-Ukraine war after bogus ‘bodyguard’ training
- Seventeen South African men were allegedly duped by Jacob Zuma’s MK Party into fighting in Ukraine under the guise of bodyguard training.
- Zuma purportedly wrote to the Russian defence minister requesting the men’s removal from the combat zone due to their lack of training and the misleading circumstances of their recruitment.
- The South African government is aware of the situation and is investigating, while families express fear for the men’s safety and dire conditions on the front lines.
A lack of motorcycle culture in SA means Shoprite is grappling with local rider retention for its Sixty60 platform.
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Sixty60’s SA drivers increase – but they quit at nearly twice the rate of their foreign peers
- Shoprite reports that 30% of Checkers Sixty60 bike riders are South African, an increase from 23% a year ago.
- The retailer struggles with retaining local riders due to a lack of motorcycle culture in South Africa, resulting in higher turnover compared to foreign riders.
- Shoprite is implementing measures like telematics, improved training, and stricter enforcement of rules to enhance driver safety and behaviour.
Ferrari chairman John Elkann.
Ferrari hits out at Hamilton, Leclerc: ‘Focus on driving and talk less’
- Ferrari president John Elkann urged drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to focus on driving and less on talking after a double retirement at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
- Elkann emphasised teamwork, stating that Ferrari needs drivers who prioritise the team over themselves, referencing Ferrari’s success in the world endurance championship.
- The team slipped to fourth in the constructors’ standings after the race, and Elkann hopes they can still achieve second place with the remaining races.
Veteran actor Jonathan Pienaar died peacefully from heart failure at his Johannesburg home.
‘Fly with angels, my love’: Tributes pour in for beloved veteran actor Jonathan Pienaar
- Veteran South African actor Jonathan Pienaar, known for roles in international and local productions, has died at his Johannesburg home from heart failure.
- Pienaar’s 40-year career included roles in Blood Diamond, Fried Barry, Generations and Binnelanders, showcasing his versatility and talent.
- Industry colleagues, including Brandon Auret and Ryan Kruger, have shared heartfelt tributes, highlighting Pienaar’s mentorship, friendship and the impact he had on their lives and the South African entertainment industry.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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