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Donald Trump has again lied that South Africa is ‘killing white people’ and randomly seizing their farms.
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Trump doubles down on his lies about SA, but he can’t technically block us from the G20
- Donald Trump falsely claimed South Africa is “killing white people” and randomly seizing their farms, echoing debunked conspiracy theories.
- Data and expert analysis show that while violent crime, including farm attacks, is a problem in South Africa, it is not racially targeted or government-directed.
- Trump’s claim that he can exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit is false, as membership is determined collectively by the G20 members, not the host country.
Six people have been shortlisted for the National Director of Public Prosecutions post, which becomes vacant when Shamila Batohi retires in January.
Six candidates shortlisted to replace Shamila Batohi as NPA head
- Six candidates have been shortlisted for the National Director of Public Prosecutions post.
- The advisory panel extended the recruitment process to broaden the pool of potential candidates.
- The shortlisted candidates include Andrea Johnson, Hermione Cronje, Menzi Simelane, Nicolette Bell, Adrian Mopp, and Xolisile Jennifer Khanyile.
The EFF has urged G20 members to uphold South Africa’s rightful inclusion after Donald Trump threatened its exclusion from the 2026 summit over unfounded claims.
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EFF slams Trump’s ‘tantrum’ over G20, defends SA against false claims of white genocide
- The EFF urges G20 members to defend South Africa’s inclusion after Donald Trump threatened its exclusion based on false claims of human rights abuses.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced Trump’s remarks, while the EFF views them as retaliation for South Africa’s pro-Palestine stance and ICJ case against Israel.
- Cosatu dismissed claims of white genocide in South Africa as debunked falsehoods, praised South Africa’s successful G20 presidency and affirmed multilateral principles.
Brown Mogotsi at the Madlanga commission of inquiry.
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Carol Paton | The ANC has many Brown Mogotsis who have rocked our politics
- The ANC’s history as a covert organisation and its internal factionalism create an environment where people like Brown Mogotsi can thrive by providing information and connections to powerful politicians.
- Intelligence dossiers, both real and fake, have been used extensively in ANC politics, particularly during leadership succession battles and controversies involving entities like the Scorpions.
- The politicisation and factionalisation of state intelligence services, especially during Jacob Zuma’s presidency, have led to a disregard for the Constitution and the use of intelligence as a private resource, with limited clean-up efforts, despite identified threats.
Inside sprawling Hartbeespoort villa at heart of High Court judge’s ‘kickback’ scandal
- Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane was arrested on corruption charges for allegedly receiving kickbacks to fix an IPHC succession battle case.
- The IPHC-linked Songo group allegedly contributed at least R2 million towards a lavish home on the Xanadu Eco Estate, which is at the centre of the scandal.
- Phahlane, along with others, appeared in court, denied wrongdoing, and was granted bail, while Chief Justice Mandisa Maya expressed concern over the impact on public confidence in the judiciary.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
The Ranger shake-up: Big changes headed for Ford’s bakkie range in South Africa next year
- Ford South Africa has significantly revised its Ranger line-up for 2026, introducing a new 2.3-litre engine and streamlining model options.
- The new Ranger Sport series is positioned between the XLT and Wildtrak, offering a choice of the 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine in 4x2 or the 3.0L V6 turbodiesel on the 4x4.
- The Ranger Platinum and Ranger Raptor models remain unchanged, while the Wildtrak X is now an option pack for the Wildtrak Double Cab 4x4.
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is set to earn his 50 Test cap against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Springboks opt for ‘nuke squad’ against Wales with Reinach set to earn 50th Test cap
- Rassie Erasmus has named the Springbok team to face Wales in Cardiff, opting for a 7-1 bench split in favour of forwards.
- The starting lineup sees nine changes from the team that beat Ireland, with several players unavailable due to club commitments.
- Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is set to earn his 50th Test cap, and Bongi Mbonambi returns to the squad after a lengthy absence, starting from the bench.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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