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Winner of Survivor South Africa: Island of Secrets in 2019, Rob Bentele, has announced he will be joining the DA.
Tally the votes! Rob Bentele survived tribal council, but can he survive city council?
- Rob Bentele, winner of Survivor South Africa in 2019, is entering politics as a DA councillor candidate for uMhlathuze, driven by a desire to combat corruption and the MK Party’s influence.
- Bentele, citing his upbringing and personal values, says the DA aligns with his worldview of not being polarising to a specific demographic.
- Bentele’s focus is on serving the uMhlathuze community by rooting out corruption, ensuring resources reach those in need, and creating employment opportunities.
As South Africa battles fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease and farmers face a shortage of the right vaccines, social media users and some local businesses are filling the gap with “cheap cures” and “new technologies” that claim to treat infected cattle or stop the virus from spreading through herds.
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Fake foot-and-mouth disease cures flood SA as vaccine delays leave farmers desperate
- There is no proven cure for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), despite viral claims promoting nano-silver products and home remedies.
- Veterinary experts warn that these unproven “cures” contradict mainstream guidance and may delay proper reporting and biosecurity measures, increasing the spread of FMD.
- The most effective way to control FMD outbreaks is through quarantine, movement controls, biosecurity, surveillance, and vaccination, with farmers urged to rely on evidence-based advice and work with veterinarians.
Annene Claasen in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday.
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Glam lawyer in dock for allegedly gambling away R7m owed to widows and orphans
- A former attorney, Annene Claasen, appeared in court for allegedly stealing nearly R7 million from dead clients’ estates.
- Claasen allegedly transferred the money into her personal and business accounts and gambled it away between March 2021 and December 2023.
- The court eased her bail condition requiring her to report to the police station due to her unstable living situation.
King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo meets the President of the State of Israel Issac Hertzog in early December 2025. Dalindyebo was invited by Israel “to become exposed to Israel’s achievements and activities”.
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‘Mischievous’: AbaThembu king blindsides Dirco with Israeli visits, hospital donations
- AbaThembu King Dalindyebo has sparked controversy by taking Israeli officials to Eastern Cape public hospitals without the knowledge or consent of the provincial government.
- Premier Oscar Mabuyane condemned the king’s actions and accused Israel of undermining South Africa’s sovereign right to manage its international affairs, ordering an investigation into the matter.
- Inkosi Mandla Mandela criticised Dalindyebo’s association with Israel, suggesting a “Zionist interest” in the AbaThembu monarchy and calling for solidarity with Palestine.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. An industry body representing the biggest telecomunications companies in South Africa has taken Home Affairs to court to challenge the more than 6 500% fee increase on ID verification checks.
Telcos taking Home Affairs to court over massive increase in fee for ID checks
- The Association of Communications and Technology (ACT), representing major telecom companies, is challenging Home Affairs in court over a 6 500% fee increase for ID verification checks.
- The ACT argued that the fee hike was implemented without proper consultation, was unjustified, and negatively impacted various industries.
- Home Affairs defended the increase, claiming the previous low fees led to system overuse, under-investment, and exploitation, and welcomes the opportunity to expose these issues in court.
Aerial view of Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
SEE | Iconic Orlando Stadium, home of Soweto giants Pirates, renamed
- Orlando Pirates have officially renamed Orlando Stadium to Orlando Amstel Arena.
- The renaming is part of a multi-year partnership agreement with Amstel (Heineken South Africa) for five years.
- The first match at the Orlando Amstel Arena will be on 31 January when Pirates host Magesi.
Rapper Ye has apologised for his antisemitic rants.
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‘I am not a Nazi’: Kanye West cites bipolar struggles as he addresses antisemitic rants
- Kanye West apologised for his antisemitic actions in a Wall Street Journal ad, attributing his behaviour to bipolar disorder.
- West expressed regret for past controversies, including a banned song celebrating Hitler and offensive public incidents.
- He committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change, stating he is not a Nazi or an antisemite and loves Jewish people.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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