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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean McPherson.
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Forensic report recommends disciplinary action against IDT CEO over R800m oxygen plant tender
- A forensic investigation recommends disciplinary action against IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and other officials.
- The investigation was into an R800 million oxygen plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT).
- Minister Dean Macpherson launched the investigation due to corruption allegations and has since stabilised the IDT board.
The late Mark Lifman with Jerome Booysen, and the late Andre Naudé in the Western Cape High Court on 22 April 2024 in Cape Town.
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‘It’s a f*** up’: Secret police recording reflects Cape Town’s security contract rivalry
- A 2016 nightclub incident, captured in intercepted calls, revealed a violent escalation in Cape Town’s nightclub security contract disputes.
- The intercepted calls are central to the State’s case against alleged members of a criminal enterprise, including the late Mark Lifman and Andre Naudé, and Jerome Booysen, accused of involvement in Brian Wainstein’s murder.
- The defence is challenging the admissibility of the intercepted calls, citing potential errors and violations of privacy, in a trial within a trial.
The R28.9 million Constantia house Paul Mashatile has declared to Parliament as a family residence.
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The good life: Mashatile suddenly declares ownership of R28.9m Constantia palace
- Deputy President Paul Mashatile has declared ownership of a R28.9 million Constantia mansion, despite it being owned by a company belonging to his son-in-law, Nceba Nonkwelo.
- The Hawks are investigating the origin of the funds used to purchase the house, which boasts luxury amenities and was purchased in May 2023.
- Mashatile also declared a R37 million house in Waterfall, Midrand, and has previously declared gifts, including items from China and Russia.
Former DA MP Liam Jacobs, who defected to the Patriotic Alliance, is to replace Kenny Kunene as a City of Johannesburg councillor.
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Liam Jacobs to step in as Joburg councillor after embattled Kunene’s resignation
- Liam Jacobs, former DA MP, will replace Kenny Kunene as a City of Johannesburg councillor after Kunene’s resignation.
- Gayton McKenzie sees this deployment as valuable local government experience for Jacobs, who is the PA’s mayoral candidate for Tshwane.
- McKenzie maintains Kunene’s innocence amid the controversy and will appoint a firm to investigate the matter.
Zane Dangor, director-general of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
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US pushback on BEE clouds SA trade deal, says DG
- Zane Dangor warned there’s no guarantee of an advantageous trade deal with the US by 1 August due to demands around domestic policies like BEE.
- The US rejected SA’s initial “signed deal” as “not ambitious enough”, and talks are ongoing under a nondisclosure agreement.
- Dangor expressed concern that the US is “demanding curtailment of sovereignty” regarding domestic policy to secure the trade deal.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the contentious decision stemming from the British & Irish Lions and Australia Test needs to be accepted.
Australia v Lions controversy: Rassie weighs in on ‘touch-and-go’ clean-out
- Rassie Erasmus acknowledges the high emotions surrounding the controversial referee decision in the Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test, which led to the Lions’ series-clinching try.
- Erasmus states that World Rugby has ruled on the decision, and it must be accepted, despite understanding the disappointment from the Australian side.
- The Springboks have minor injury concerns with Cheslin Kolbe and Canan Moodie, but Erasmus expects them to be fit for the upcoming Tests against Australia in mid-August.
Omoda C5 Lux.
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REVIEW | Omoda’s C5 Lux X is a Chinese luxury SUV offering, in it for the long haul
- Omoda’s refreshed C5 features exterior updates like a modern grille and bumper, along with a new six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- The updated C5 boasts improved performance, fuel consumption, handling with a multilink rear suspension, and increased luggage capacity.
- Priced at R425 900, the Omoda C5 offers competitive technology and performance, making it a worthy consideration in the compact crossover market.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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