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The US Department of State has revoked the visa of South African music executive Nota Baloyi, after he posted about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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US revokes Nota Baloyi’s visa over post that ‘celebrated’ assassination of Charlie Kirk
- The US Department of State revoked the visa of South African music executive Nota Baloyi after he posted in support of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- Baloyi believes he was unfairly targeted and that the revocation is a violation of free speech, while the State Department cited his mocking of Americans grieving Kirk’s loss.
- Baloyi has since removed the post, issued an apology, and stated he has the option to reapply for a visa, while also mentioning past controversies and threats against his life.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised Cape Town’s DA-run government, alleging that lower-income areas are neglected through budget allocation disparities.
‘The poor can’t be ignored’: Ramaphosa slams Cape Town’s per capita spending disparity
- President Ramaphosa criticised Cape Town’s DA-run government for alleged budget allocation disparities that neglect lower-income areas, despite previously praising DA-run cities for clean audits.
- Ramaphosa cited census data indicating Cape Town performed worse than average in expanding access to services like refuse removal and piped water between 2011 and 2022.
- He urged Cape Town to address developmental gaps and learn from successful municipalities like Senqu in the Eastern Cape, while also emphasising the need for equitable per capita spending.
Farmer Zachariah Olivier, 60, far right, and his two employees – Adrian de Wet, 20, and William Musora, 50 – are accused of murdering two women and feeding their remains to pigs.
Key witness in Limpopo pig farm double murder trial confesses to shooting
- Adrian de Wet testified in court that he shot and killed two women, Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, on the orders of farm owner Zachariah Olivier.
- De Wet claimed that after the shooting, they disposed of the bodies in a pigsty and destroyed the firearms by dismantling them and throwing the pieces into a borehole.
- The two women were allegedly looking for soon-to-expire food donations meant for Olivier’s pigs.
A well-known motorsport executive appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Motorsport executive accused of raping sisters opposes lengthy postponement request
- A motorsport executive appeared in court on charges including rape and sexual grooming of minors.
- The case was postponed to January 2026 for assessments of the young sisters involved.
- The defence criticised the delay, arguing it infringes on the right to a speedy trial.
Transnet is looking for a private partner to construct and manage a facility for the cold storage of fish at the port of Cape Town.
Transnet wants to hook private partner for upgraded fish terminal at Cape Town port
- Transnet National Ports Authority seeks a private partner to build and manage a new seafood cold storage facility at the port of Cape Town for 10 years.
- The project aims to enhance the Western Cape’s fishing industry and aligns with Transnet’s strategy to optimise port operations through private sector participation.
- This initiative follows a recent court decision that allows a Filipino company to run the Durban Container Terminal, highlighting the importance of private partnerships for Transnet.
Rejoice: Bafana Bafana players celebrate together after earning passage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
‘We were a joke, now we are at a high level’: Hugo Broos basks in Bafana’s redemption
- Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Rwanda 3-0, overcoming past setbacks and a two-year qualifying campaign.
- Coach Hugo Broos, now Bafana’s longest-serving head coach, emphasised the collective effort of his staff and players in transforming the national team.
- With World Cup qualification secured, the team now focuses on the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, aiming for an even better result than their previous third-place finish.
Nuance, skill and wit: Namaqualand-born author Zoë Wicomb.
OBITUARY | Zoë Wicomb 1948-2025: The author who captured South Africa’s shadows and light
- South African author Zoë Wicomb, known for her stories on identity and South African life, has died at 76 in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Wicomb’s notable works include “You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town”, “David’s Story”, and “Still Life”, exploring themes of identity, exile, and South African history.
- She received numerous accolades, including the Windham-Campbell Prize, and was praised for her literary achievements and insightful exploration of social issues.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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