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The City of Johannesburg has been ordered to pay R12.3 million in damages to the company that owns this 11-storey apartment block in the inner city. (Ditiro Selepe/News24)
Judge orders Joburg to pay R12.3m over hijacked building 'Stalingrad' in precedent-setting ruling
- The City of Johannesburg has been ordered to pay R12.3 million in damages for failing to provide temporary accommodation to unlawful occupiers of a building, preventing the owner from renovating and renting it out.
- Judge Dephny Mahosi found the City liable for the economic damage caused by its failure to comply with a 2012 court order to provide housing, which was crucial for the owner to reclaim and utilise the property.
- This precedent-setting ruling highlights the City's struggle with a growing housing crisis and its potential financial liability in similar cases, as it faces numerous demands for temporary accommodation it cannot meet.
The Education Labour Relations Council has dismissed four teachers, including two from Gauteng and one each from the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. (Rosetta Msimango/City Press)
'He became a predator': Four teachers booted out after sexually assaulting pupils
- Four teachers in South Africa have been fired for sexual misconduct involving students.
- The charges include inappropriate messages, touching, and sexual assault.
- The Education Labour Relations Council has directed that the teachers' names be added to the National Child Protection Register.
WATCH | Widow of billionaire Douw Steyn turns grief into joy with 'Hugest Happiness Blanket'
- Carolyn Steyn, wife of the late Douw Steyn, unveiled a massive blanket made of more than 3 500 smaller blankets in Gqeberha on International Happiness Day.
- The blanket, created by the NPO 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, will be distributed to those in need in the Eastern Cape.
- The event celebrated Mandela's legacy of service and the power of collective goodwill in honouring his memory.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya rejected allegations that South Africa had a "sinister programme" to develop nuclear weapons with Iran. (GCIS/Supplied)
SA does not have 'sinister relationship' with Iran to develop nuclear weapons, says Presidency
- The Presidency has denied allegations of a nuclear weapons programme with Iran, calling the claims baseless and challenging anyone with evidence to come forward.
- Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya emphasised South Africa's commitment to its non-nuclear stance since dismantling its programme before 1994, a process verified by the UN.
- Magwenya defended South Africa's relationship with Iran, citing historical ties and Iran's support for South African liberation movements, while also stating South Africa maintains friendly relations with all nations.
Alexandra in Johannesburg. Eskom has introduced new retail tariffs which it says are "a win" for affordability. But more affordable tariffs for the wealthy mean the poor will have to take the pain as cross-subsidy is scrapped. (THEGIFT777/Getty Images)
Eskom's new retail tariffs will hit poor and smaller households harder
- Eskom's new retail tariffs will disproportionately impact poor and smaller households due to the removal of a cross-subsidy system.
- While wealthier households will see a decrease in tariffs, poorer households will face increases far above the average 12.7% hike.
- The changes are part of Eskom's plan to unbundle into three subsidiaries and reflect a shift towards cost-reflective pricing, but critics argue they are "anti-poor".
Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux is running out of legal rope in his case against the Stellenbosch University. (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
End of the road for Jurie Roux as ConCourt throws out Stellies appeal
- Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux must repay Stellenbosch University R37 million after losing his final legal appeal in the Constitutional Court.
- Roux was ordered to repay the funds he misallocated while serving as the university's finance manager between 2002 and 2010.
- Despite the legal battle, Roux continues to work as a consultant for SA Rugby, involved in equity deals and potentially organising a 2026 Springboks-All Blacks tour.
Dricus du Plessis and his gorgeous fiancée Vasti Spiller. (@vasti_spiller/Instagram)
'She's the love of my life': Dricus du Plessis on getting engaged and wedding planning
- Dricus du Plessis humorously stated the only significant change since their engagement is that his fiancée, Vasti Spiller, now wears a more expensive ring.
- The couple is in no rush to tie the knot, with Du Plessis confirming the wedding won't be in 2025 and they haven't set a date yet.
- Du Plessis expressed complete trust in Spiller's wedding planning abilities, praising her style and creativity, and emphasising he has no pre-wedding jitters as they already share a strong and loving life together.
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