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9 LIVES | How the ‘Cat’ captured the heart of the SAPS
- Top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleges tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala bribed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu while Matlala was under investigation for multiple scandals.
- Former police minister Bheki Cele received stays in Matlala’s luxury Pretoria penthouse, despite Cele’s denial of any business relationship with Matlala.
- Matlala’s company won a R360 million police tender while Cele was minister, and Mkhwanazi’s revelations have triggered a national security concern, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to call for restraint.
Minister of Agriculture and DA leader John Steenhuisen.
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‘Urgent reform’ needed: Steenhuisen sees red over Trump’s 30% tariff on SA exports to US
- Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is concerned that US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariff on South African exports could end the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
- Steenhuisen says the agriculture sector, particularly citrus, wine, nuts and table grapes, is especially vulnerable.
- Trump’s letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa suggests the US might reduce the tariff if South Africa lowers its barriers to US imports.
Judge President Selby Mbenenge has defended asking for explicit images, claiming it was part of Xhosa courting culture, as he faces a misconduct hearing over harassment allegations from a court secretary.
‘I’m a Xhosa man’: Mbenenge uses culture as a defence against sexual harassment accusations
- Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge is accused of sexual harassment by a judge’s secretary, Andiswa Mengo, and is under investigation by a JSC tribunal.
- Mbenenge has defended his actions, claiming his persistent requests for intimate images were consensual and acceptable within Xhosa culture, where women don’t immediately agree to sexual advances.
- Mengo testified that Mbenenge’s advances were unwanted, but Mbenenge interpreted her responses, including emojis and certain comments, as flirtatious and an invitation to pursue her.
Driver arrested after dramatic Cape Town high-speed chase
- A driver was arrested for reckless driving in Muizenberg after a high-speed chase that began in Wynberg.
- Police fired shots at the car’s tires to stop it after the driver drove into oncoming traffic and damaged multiple vehicles.
- The arrested man faces charges including reckless driving, drug possession, malicious damage to property and resisting arrest, with the public and officials praising the police’s swift action.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse and the SA Property Owners Association have taken the City of Johannesburg, mayor, and municipal manager to court over the new CCTV by-law.
Court backlash hits Joburg’s bid to control private CCTV networks
- Two organisations, OUTA and Sapoa, are challenging the City of Johannesburg’s new CCTV by-law in court, arguing it’s irrational, cumbersome and potentially hinders community policing.
- The by-law introduces a strict registration system for CCTV cameras, requiring permits, fees and specific rules about footage access and confidentiality.
- The organisations claim the City lacks the authority to pass the by-law, citing flawed public participation and infringement on constitutional rights.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit is back from an incredibly successful club season in which he won the treble with Bath.
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Bok prop Thomas no longer the tank engine that thought it could after treble win with Bath
- Thomas du Toit, despite being a Springbok for seven years, has only 23 Test caps due to competition from Frans Malherbe and Vincent Koch.
- Du Toit’s move to Bath under Johann van Graan has helped him find his best form, contributing to the club winning a treble and instilling a winning belief.
- With Malherbe injured and Koch aging, Du Toit, now 30, has an opportunity to become a permanent fixture in the Springboks’ matchday squad, leveraging his ability to play both sides of the scrum.
Reigning Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux and her longtime partner, Luke Tenover.
‘My heart will always choose you’: Miss SA Mia le Roux engaged to partner Luke Tenover
- Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, announced her engagement to her partner of three years, Luke Tenover.
- The couple has been engaged for a while but chose to keep it private until now.
- Tenover has been a supportive partner throughout Le Roux’s reign as Miss South Africa.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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