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Kite-surfer Graham Howes.
Cape Town kiteboarder Graham Howes’ death attributed to whale accident
- Kiteboarder Graham Howes died after reportedly being struck by a whale with immense force while kiteboarding near Cape Town.
- The impact caused Howes to lose consciousness and drown, according to a social media post by Dirty Habits, a company he founded.
- Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death, as the police inquest is still under way.
City of Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene.
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Kenny Kunene once again sworn in as Joburg MMC for transport
- Kenny Kunene was sworn in as Johannesburg transport MMC for the second time on Monday.
- He previously resigned from the post in July, and the position has been vacant since.
- Mayor Dada Morero announced Kunene’s appointment on Friday.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
AfriForum’s bid to have him prosecuted for Dubai trip is a ‘political campaign’, Mbalula says
- AfriForum is pushing for the prosecution of Fikile Mbalula over his 2016 Dubai trip, alleging the “loan” he used constitutes “gratification” under anti-corruption laws.
- Mbalula has dismissed AfriForum’s efforts as a “political campaign”, stating the matter has been investigated and closed by the NPA and that he acted lawfully.
- Gerrie Nel argues the NPA’s decision not to prosecute was irrational, as the “loan” meets the definition of gratification and Mbalula failed to disclose it to Parliament.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
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POWER CONNECTIONS | Lesufi’s R64m energy project part of Hawks’ corruption probe
- The Hawks are investigating a R64 million township electrification programme led by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi over suspected corruption within City Power’s handling of the project.
- City Power allegedly paid Mustard Seed Technologies R64.5 million for 81 transformers, significantly more than the budgeted R32 million and the market price, raising concerns about inflated costs.
- Mustard Seed continues to receive lucrative contracts from City Power, including R62 million for substation refurbishments, despite ongoing investigations and infrastructure failures.
Ordinary South Africans will continue to bail Eskom out through huge debt relief packages and hefty tariff hikes, argues the writer.
Nick Hedley | Eskom’s financial results aren’t as rosy as portrayed
- Eskom reported its first profit in eight years, largely due to government bailouts, tariff hikes and one-off gains.
- Despite the profit, Eskom remains heavily indebted, reliant on state support and faces challenges including municipal arrears and electricity theft.
- Experts say Eskom is far from sustainable or investable, and the government needs to address municipal debt and ensure a fair energy market.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
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Stormers will have Boks available immediately, but will they play?
- Three Springboks, Cobus Reinach, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse, will be available for selection for the Stormers’ upcoming three-match tour.
- The Stormers are currently second in the URC standings after winning their first two matches against Leinster and Ospreys.
- The team will assess how the squad responds after their long flight to Wales before making any decisions on team selection for the match against Scarlets.
Chief Designer Laduma Ngxokolo and singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka.
SEE | ‘Beauty and culture’: MaXhosa Africa stuns Paris Fashion Week with ancestral tribute
- MaXhosa Africa showcased its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “Izipho Zabadala (Gifts for the Ancestors)”, at Paris Fashion Week, being the only African brand on the official schedule.
- The collection featured colourful Xhosa knitwear, beaded motifs and elaborate accessories, aiming to honour ancestors and showcase cultural heritage.
- The presentations began with a moment of silence for the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, and the brand’s founder, Laduma Ngxokolo, received an award at the South African Fashion Awards on the same day.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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