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Patriotic Alliance deputy leader and City of Johannesburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene.
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Police find Kenny Kunene at DJ Sumbody’s alleged murder mastermind’s home during arrest
- Katiso “KT” Molefe, accused of masterminding DJ Sumbody’s murder, was arrested at his Sandton home, where the PA’s Kenny Kunene was present.
- Kunene claims he was there with a journalist to arrange an interview for his online news platform, Africa News Global, and had no prior relationship with Molefe.
- Molefe is also linked to a whistleblower killing and is central to claims of police infiltration by drug cartels, leading to investigations involving top officials.
Nobuhle Nkabane was fired from the position of higher education and training minister on Monday.
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Ramaphosa buckles under DA’s demands – fires Nkabane, saves the Budget
- President Ramaphosa fired former higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who was accused of lying to Parliament, and appointed Buti Manamela as the new minister.
- The DA welcomed Nkabane’s dismissal and announced it would now support the passing of the 2025/26 Budget by Parliament.
- Other parties like ActionSA and BOSA have been approached by the ANC regarding the budget vote, with BOSA emphasising the need to pass the Budget to avoid an economic crisis.
The Gauteng woman accused of prostituting her two young daughters appeared at the Gauteng High Court sitting in Palm Ridge on Monday.
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Mom accused of pimping out daughters finds love in prison and wants bail
- A Gauteng mother is accused of prostituting her daughters, including selling one to an attorney who allegedly raped her.
- The mother, currently in custody, intends to apply for bail using the address of her fiancée, whom she met while incarcerated.
- She faces 72 charges, including rape, human trafficking and child abuse and has pleaded not guilty despite initial indications she might plead guilty.
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango.
One arrested for Ekurhuleni chief auditor murder, cops hunt second suspect
- Gauteng police arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Ekurhuleni chief auditor Mpho Mafole.
- A warrant of arrest has been issued for a second suspect, Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango.
- Mafole was ambushed and killed while driving on 30 June after an official meeting.
FlySafair has an agreement with South African Airways where each airline is able to accommodate passengers from each other during emergencies.
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SAA lends helping hand to FlySafair amid pilot strike
- SAA will accommodate FlySafair passengers amid a strike by 200 FlySafair pilots.
- FlySafair has agreements with SAA and LIFT to accommodate passengers during emergencies.
- FlySafair and Solidarity are set to meet with the CCMA to resolve the salary dispute in which the union is demanding a 10.5% wage increase.
The cast of Muvhango.
‘I’m really emotional’: Cast members say goodbye to beloved Muvhango
- Muvhango, SABC2’s first Tshivenda drama, is ending after a 30-year run, with the final episode airing on 8 August.
- Cast members expressed mixed emotions, feeling sad about the show’s end but also proud of its cultural impact and representation of Venda culture.
- The cancellation follows years of behind-the-scenes challenges, but the show’s legacy as a cultural cornerstone in South African television history is acknowledged.
Johan Ackermann was instrumental in assisting the Junior Springboks.
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Junior Bok coach hails the Ackermann effect in U20s’ success: ‘He’ll do very well at the Bulls’
- Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote praised Johan Ackermann's impact as a coaching consultant during their World Rugby U20 Championship win.
- Foote highlighted Ackermann's technical and cultural coaching abilities, as well as his positive influence on the forward pack.
- Foote believes Ackermann, who will start as Bulls mentor on Tuesday, will excel in his new role.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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