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Paul O’Sullivan before the ad hoc committee on Tuesday.
O’Sullivan was British intelligence operative against IRA in 1970s, but was ‘never a spy’
- Paul O’Sullivan, a forensic investigator with a background in British military intelligence, testified before an ad hoc committee investigating alleged criminal justice system infiltration, denying he conducted intelligence operations in South Africa.
- O’Sullivan is accused of conspiring to influence police leadership, with witnesses claiming he orchestrated a plot to remove former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane.
- O’Sullivan defended his decision to move to South Africa in the 1980s, citing business and personal reasons, and denied any ties to apartheid-era authorities or intelligence activities.
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille at a media briefing on the Johannesburg water crisis on Wednesday.
DA to take Joburg Water, City to court over water crisis
- The DA is preparing to take legal action regarding the water crisis in Johannesburg.
- They aim to hold the municipality and Johannesburg Water accountable for providing clean water.
- DA lawyers believe they have a strong case to present in court.
Parents demonstrating outside Wordsworth High School in Benoni accused the principal of humiliating their children.
Parents up in arms after girls ‘humiliated’ at Gauteng school for wearing pants
- Girls at Wordsworth High School were allegedly forced to change into dresses in front of the principal for wearing pants, sparking protests.
- Parents are outraged, claiming the incident was humiliating and violated their children’s rights, with some pupils now fearing school.
- The Gauteng Department of Education has launched an investigation into the incident, emphasising that schools should be safe and inclusive spaces.
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi.
IPID boss vows criminal decision on ‘blue lights blesser’ Julius Mkhwanazi ‘very, very soon’
- Acting IPID head Thuso Keefelakae testified that a decision on fraud and corruption charges against Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, accused of enabling illegal blue lights for Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s company, is expected “very, very soon”.
- Keefelakae confirmed that the City of Ekurhuleni ignored IPID’s recommendation for disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi, despite “overwhelming” evidence.
- Commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga criticised IPID for understating the financial prejudice caused by the alleged fraud and urged them to revisit the case with the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The tender to procure a new driving licence printing machine is back, but may not be needed depending on how a Cabinet process plays out.
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The driving licence printer tender is back – but may not be needed
- The Department of Transport has readvertised a tender for a driving licence printing machine after a previous R900-million tender was deemed irregular.
- A potential solution involves outsourcing the printing to the Government Printing Works (GPW), which requires Cabinet approval.
- Cabinet will decide whether to proceed with the new tender or adopt the GPW solution permanently.
Ryan Rickelton may have been all smiles here, but went through a nerve-shredding session as SA needed two super overs to get past Afghanistan in their T20 World Cup game.
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Proteas duo on World Cup wringer: ‘Never been this stressed by a game of cricket’
- The Proteas narrowly defeated Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup match that went to a double Super Over after tying twice.
- Ryan Rickelton, who top-scored for South Africa, described the anxiety and emotional rollercoaster of the game.
- Lungi Ngidi, named player of the match, humorously stated he lost weight due to the stress of the intense match.
Mia le Roux recently gave fans a sneak peek at her stunning custom-designed engagement ring.
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LOOK | Mia le Roux shares stunning peek at her custom engagement ring
- Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux, and her fiancé Luke Tenoever co-designed a new engagement ring to better reflect her personal style.
- The new ring features an oval diamond set on a slender gold band, which Mia calls her “dream engagement ring”.
- Fans have celebrated the news and admired the ring’s elegant design, noting it reflects Mia’s personality and the couple’s journey.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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