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EFF leader Julius Malema and former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman in the East London Regional Court on Wednesday.
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Julius Malema found guilty on firearm charges
- Julius Malema was found guilty of contravening the Firearms Control Act.
- His former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, was found not guilty.
- The case stemmed from a video of Malema firing a rifle at an EFF celebration in 2018.
The Zoo Lake Bowls Club in Johannesburg has been gutted by fire.
Zoo Lake Bowls Club fire destroys R1.25m renovations ahead of grand reopening
- A fire has gutted the popular Zoo Lake Bowls Club in Johannesburg.
- A security guard reported hearing three to four explosions during the blaze which spread rapidly through the building’s wooden rafters.
- The blaze comes after R1.25 million had been spent to renovate the premises since April, with the project 65% complete ahead of a planned relaunch.
ANC faces backlash for the party’s statement on corruption at Tembisa Hospital.
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‘Grand hypocrisy’: ANC faces backlash for issuing statement on Tembisa Hospital graft
- The ANC issued a statement condemning corruption at Tembisa Hospital, despite past accusations of blocking corruption investigations.
- The DA has rejected the ANC’s statement as hypocritical, citing political connections and protection within the party.
- The ANC has previously blocked investigations into other health department scandals, such as the Digital Vibes saga.
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has died.
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‘We can’t tell you anything’: Silence and mystery in the Paris hotel where Mthethwa died
- South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead after allegedly falling from the 22nd floor of a Paris hotel.
- Paris authorities are investigating the death, with preliminary findings suggesting a possible suicide, as Mthethwa sent a message to his wife expressing his intention to take his own life.
- Hotel staff and guests were largely unaware of the incident, and the hotel declined to comment, while investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances of Mthethwa’s death.
Mark (left) and Brett Levy, co-founders of Blu Label.
R75m payday for CEO brothers as Cell C owner beats its budget
- Blu Label Unlimited’s co-CEOs, Mark and Brett Levy, earned a combined R74.8 million in 2025, driven by short-term incentives.
- The company’s success is attributed to Cell C’s turnaround, becoming profitable after a restructuring and impairment reversal.
- Blu Label Unlimited is preparing for a potential listing of Cell C and focusing on becoming a capital-light, high-margin business.
World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson.
New player load guidelines hailed as ‘landmark moment’ for rugby
- World Rugby has introduced new guidelines limiting players to 30 full games per season, aiming to prioritise player health and reduce injuries.
- The regulations include mandatory rest periods and a five-week off-season, supported by leagues, unions, and the International Rugby Players Association.
- Implementation of these guidelines was tied to the approval of the Nations Championship, a 12-team biennial men’s competition starting in 2026.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
DRIVEN | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 1.5 Exceed: A stylish return, but can it keep up?
- The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 1.5 Exceed, launched in early 2025, aims to offer style, features, and brand credibility in the competitive compact crossover market.
- While not the quickest or most feature-rich, it provides a comfortable and efficient driving experience, particularly suited for city traffic, with good fuel economy and a decent safety package.
- It competes with rivals like the Toyota Corolla Cross, Haval Jolion Pro, and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max, trading outright power and advanced features for simplicity, build quality, and Mitsubishi’s reputation for reliability.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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