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News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day.
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Hunted: Inside the Mpho Mafole assassination.
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Inside Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole’s final R1.8bn toilet graft probe
- Mpho Mafole, the chief auditor of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, was murdered after submitting a report highlighting irregularities in a R1.8-billion chemical toilets tender.
- Mafole’s audit team found that several companies were unfairly disqualified despite meeting requirements, while others were chosen without proper due diligence.
- The audit report also revealed the existence of an improperly established bid pre-evaluation committee, raising concerns about accountability and adherence to supply chain management policies.
Suspended Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality municipal manager Lungile Ndabeni faces disciplinary actions after hiking his salary by over R75 000.
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Eastern Cape municipal manager faces disciplinary action over self-approved R75k salary hike
- A suspended Eastern Cape municipal manager, Lungile Ndabeni, is accused of unlawfully inflating his salary without council approval, leading to overpayment.
- An independent investigation recommends disciplinary action and possible criminal proceedings against Ndabeni, who has agreed to repay the overpaid amount by 2028.
- Ndabeni also faced allegations of misusing a municipal petrol card (repaid) and failing to cancel an expired Vodacom contract, with the municipality planning disciplinary actions.
A high-ranking member of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA), who chaired one of CATA’s operating routes, was ambushed while travelling with his security guards on the R300 freeway towards Somerset West on Monday morning.
High-ranking CATA member gunned down on Cape Town freeway amid fragile taxi peace
- A high-ranking member of CATA was shot and killed on the R300 near Cape Town.
- The victim, a route chairperson, was ambushed while travelling with his guards, who were also injured.
- This murder occurs shortly after the Western Cape mobility department lifted a taxi route closure in areas affected by taxi violence.
DA head of policy Mat Cuthbert says the party is under no obligation to agree with its coalition partner, the ANC.
DA takes aim at BEE with bold new bill focusing on poverty, not race
- The DA has proposed an “economic inclusion for all” bill to replace the ANC’s BEE policy, with a poverty-focused empowerment system.
- The bill aims to align public procurement with constitutional principles and UN sustainable development goals, emphasising tangible outcomes like job creation and poverty reduction.
- DA leaders stress the bill’s distinct identity, rejecting race-based policies and criticising the ANC’s alleged focus on benefiting the politically connected.
Starting at around 09:00 on Monday, there was a significant increase in user reports indicating problems on platforms including Amazon’s cloud unit Amazon Web Services, Standard Bank, Snapchat, Zoom, and Canva.
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It’s not just you - global outage hits many online platforms
- Many online platforms, including AWS, Standard Bank, Snapchat, and Zoom, experienced outages on Monday morning.
- The issues were indicated by a significant increase in user reports on Downdetector, a network outage reporting site.
- The CEO of Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine, attributed their outage to an issue with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The start of Saturday's 2025 10km Peace Run at the Cape Town Marathon, which was completed despite windy conditions.
Devastated Cape Town Marathon ‘not giving up’ on historic World Major Marathon bid
- The Cape Town Marathon was cancelled due to severe winds, jeopardising its bid to become a World Abbott Major Marathon.
- Organisers are devastated but will move the race to May 2026 and offer sponsored entries for 2026/27 to 2025 entrants.
- Despite the setback, the CEO insists they will not give up on their dream of becoming Africa’s first Major Marathon.
News24 Motoring contributor Dieter Losskarn and his wife, Franziska, highlight the 10 best tiny homes in the Western Cape, and four cars to get there with.
SEE | Top 10 tiny homes to stay in the Cape, and four cars to take you there
- Tiny houses are booming in the Western Cape, offering secluded and sustainable micro-retreats with luxury amenities.
- The article highlights 10 unique tiny home locations, from glamping tents on wine estates to off-grid cabins in the mountains.
- It also rates four cars based on their suitability for accessing these remote locations, considering factors like range, off-road capability, and charging infrastructure.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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