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Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi (right) and pharmacist come fuel-supply baroness Dineo Seletswane travelled together on a R3.5m private jet jaunt.
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Pharmacist on Imogen Mashazi’s R3.5m private jet landed lucrative Ekurhuleni fuel tender
- Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi and three others took a R3.5-million private jet trip to London, failing to declare it as a gift as required by city policy.
- Within a year of the trip, pharmacist Dineo Seletswane, who was on the flight, secured a R10-million fuel-supply contract with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
- Mashazi, Seletswane, and another passenger, Dr Tebogo Maleka, have all been evasive about who funded the trip, with Mashazi claiming it was a “private social event” with no conflict of interest.
Emirates airline planes are parked on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on 2 March 2026. South Africans stranded in the Middle East face uncertainty after the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said evacuation plans are on hold due to widespread airspace closures following Iranian missile strikes.
Evacuation of South Africans from Middle East ‘on hold’ amid airspace shutdowns – Dirco
- The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has put evacuations of South Africans stranded in the Middle East “on hold” due to airspace closures following Iranian missile strikes.
- Many South Africans, including travellers with layovers in Dubai and pilgrims in Mecca, are stuck due to flight cancellations and are facing uncertainty and additional expenses.
- Some South Africans in the UAE have reported witnessing missile activity and receiving safety alerts, while others express concerns about their safety and hope for evacuation assistance.
Former Steinhoff director Stéhan Grobler has been fined R358.75 million by SA’s financial regulator.
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Ex-Steinhoff exec hit with R358m fine ahead of court case
- Stéhan Grobler, Steinhoff’s former treasury head, has been fined R358.75 million by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for publishing false, misleading, or deceptive statements in financial reports.
- The FSCA’s investigation covered financial years 2014 to the first half of 2017, finding that Steinhoff’s financial statements during that period contained material misstatements or omissions.
- Grobler, who resigned from Steinhoff in 2018, is currently out on bail and is expected to appear in court again in May in a separate criminal case related to fraud at the retailer.
Paul O'Sullivan walks out of the ad hoc committee on Thursday.
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Paul O’Sullivan expected back before ad hoc committee on Thursday
- Paul O’Sullivan, a controversial former British intelligence officer, will reappear before a parliamentary committee this week after walking out of a hearing on Thursday.
- O’Sullivan was “invited” to return on 5 March to continue his testimony regarding alleged criminal infiltration of the justice system.
- A summons has been prepared to ensure O’Sullivan’s attendance if he fails to appear voluntarily.
Department of Health director-general Sandile Buthelezi is among those arrested by Hawks on Monday.
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Hawks arrest DG, senior national health department officials
- Three senior officials from the national Department of Health were arrested on Monday morning.
- The arrests are related to a corruption investigation involving fraud and theft, with over R1 million allegedly unduly awarded to a service provider.
- The officials are expected to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is stopped in his tracks by Lions fullback Quan Horn in the URC clash at Ellis Park on 28 February 2026.
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URC talking points | Mature Lions punish sorry Stormers, Bulls make massive statement
- The Lions won the SA Shield for the first time, showcasing maturity and composure in their 24-10 victory over the Stormers.
- The Stormers struggled with errors, leading to their third consecutive loss, prompting coach John Dobson to apologise to fans.
- The Bulls displayed significant improvement, thumping the Sharks 41-12 and demonstrating composure under coach Johan Ackermann.
This episode of Driving with J9 is brough to you by Lepas South Africa.
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Driving with J9 | Lepas leaps into SA, AA on Chery tests. Plus: Brad Binder pops in
- Janine van der Post interviews Letitia Herold about Lepas, a new Chinese automaker entering the South African market with its L4 SUV launching in March 2026.
- The episode also features AA CEO Bobby Ramagwede discussing the Chery crash test safety rating and a pitstop with Brad Binder ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season.
- The podcast episode is sponsored by Lepas South Africa, highlighting the L4’s design, tech-forward cabin, and performance.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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