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Imogen Mashazi enjoyed a three-day London trip, taking a private jet which cost nearly R3.5 million to charter, all while she was city manager of the Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality.
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Imogen Mashazi’s glitzy London shopping spree and R3.5m private jet flit
- Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi took a R3.5-million private jet trip to London for a shopping spree in 2022, a cost exceeding her annual salary of R3.1 million.
- Mashazi claims the trip was a private social engagement, denying the use of public funds, while refusing to disclose who funded the luxury travel and accommodation at the Corinthia Hotel.
- Mashazi is under investigation for allegedly shielding Ekurhuleni metro police head Julius Mkhwanazi in a scandal involving illegal blue lights, and was criticised for evasiveness during testimony before the Madlanga Commission.
Viral sweets-selling Mitchells Plain teen Rudolph Lekay starts his dream career at college on Monday.
Sweet-selling teen lands business school bursary after matric ball fundraiser success
- Rudolph Lekay, who sold sweets to fund his matric ball, is now starting a BCom in strategic brand management.
- He received a fully paid bursary from the Alfeco Foundation, covering tuition, accommodation, and living costs, making him the first in his family to attend college.
- Lekay aims to make his family proud and build the entrepreneurial future he has always dreamed of, with the Alfeco Foundation providing mentorship and support beyond financial aid.
Amber Lee Hughes is set to testify in mitigation of her sentencing on Tuesday.
Child rapist and murderer Amber Lee Hughes set to take the stand this week
- Amber Lee Hughes, convicted of raping and murdering four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita, will testify in mitigation of sentencing.
- The victim’s father, Elie Challita, expressed disinterest in Hughes’ testimony, stating nothing she says can make him feel better.
- The court heard testimony about overcrowding and rehabilitation programmes at Johannesburg Prison, where Hughes is being held.
No e-hailing platform has managed to register with the government yet. This is a requirement under SA’s new e-hailing regulations. The transition window for the regulations closes in a month.
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Uber, Bolt may soon be illegal in SA
- No e-hailing company in South Africa has registered to comply with new regulations, putting them at risk of breaching rules when the transition window closes in a month.
- Administrative delays and communication challenges have slowed the registration process, which involves multiple steps after the initial application.
- The Department of Transport is considering an extension to the transition window and suggests leniency, as the transport minister will make the final decision.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka recused herself from an investigation after declaring a conflict of interest due to her relationship with Xolile George.
Public Protector recuses herself in probe into parly secretary over ‘romantic’ relationship
- The DA lodged a complaint about Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary increase and alleged misappropriation of funds.
- Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka recused herself from the investigation due to a relationship with George, raising questions about disclosure.
- The DA is pressing the Speaker of the National Assembly to determine if George declared the potential conflict of interest.
David Miller and Aiden Markram of South Africa celebrate.
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Proteas continue to trend in the right direction ahead of Super Eight phase
- South Africa secured a Super Eight spot in the T20 World Cup after defeating New Zealand, and will face India next.
- Aiden Markram’s leadership and aggressive batting, along with contributions from other players like David Miller and Ryan Rickelton, have been key to South Africa’s success.
- The Proteas will play India in a sold-out Narendra Modi Stadium, anticipating a vibrant and loud atmosphere.
Best foot forward: Benni McCarthy (right) hard at work on his book with co-author Mark Gleeson.
EXTRACT | Benni McCarthy: Either you disappoint the nation, or you upset the club
- Benni McCarthy’s autobiography, “Benni: From Gangland to Greatness”, details his journey from a tough upbringing to becoming a UEFA Champions League winner and Bafana Bafana’s top scorer.
- A key focus is McCarthy’s difficult relationship with Bafana Bafana, stemming from conflicts between club commitments and national team duties, leading to his initial retirement from international football.
- McCarthy’s actions, along with those of other players, ultimately contributed to FIFA introducing international windows, resolving the club-versus-country dilemma for future players.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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