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The Madlanga Commission heard that organised crime head General Richard Shibiri had “constant communications and exchanges of money” with alleged tenderpreneur and hit suspect, Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala (pictured).
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Top cop who failed to solve Murray murders had ‘exchanges of money’ with Matlala
- A police investigation into the murder of engineer Armand Swart uncovered alleged corruption and interference, leading to testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
- Evidence presented at the commission revealed “constant communications and exchanges of money” between the national head of organised crime, Richard Shibiri, and tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, who was later arrested for an attempted hit.
- Shibiri’s alleged involvement in the Swart case contrasts with the lack of progress in the investigation into the murders of liquidators Cloete and Thomas Murray, despite Shibiri being assigned to oversee the investigation.
A suspended Milnerton High School pupil was nearly hit by a speeding vehicle outside his Phoenix home.
Milnerton High bullying accused escapes hit-and-run incident after addresses shared online
- A suspended Milnerton High School pupil was nearly hit by a car after personal details of alleged bullies were leaked online following a bullying incident.
- Eight pupils appeared in court on assault charges related to the bullying, with six granted bail under strict conditions, while the school is under scrutiny for a lack of anti-bullying policies.
- Conflicting narratives have emerged, with parents of the accused claiming the victim also engaged in bullying, while the victim’s mother disputes this and accuses the school of failing to address a violent culture.
For a brief moment, it looked as though the Kruger National Park had received the name change some had been warning about – at least online.
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No, Kruger Park isn’t getting a name change – but a Google Maps prank got some people excited
A motion to rename Kruger National Park to Skukuza National Park was adopted by the Mpumalanga legislature, but it has no legal standing and the park’s name remains unchanged.
A temporary name change to “Skukuza National Park” appeared on Google Maps, but it only affected the Skukuza Rest Camp listing and has since been corrected.
The debate over the name change has resurfaced discussions about the park’s complex history, including the forced removal of communities during its establishment.
Nolubabalo Mcinga has been ousted as Afrika Mayibuye Movement deputy president.
Turmoil in Shivambu’s party as he axes disgruntled deputy after secret Zuma meeting
- Floyd Shivambu, leader of Afrika Mayibuye, fired his deputy president, Nolubabalo Mcinga, for alleged misconduct, including meeting with Jacob Zuma without authorisation.
- Mcinga claims she holds dual membership in both Afrika Mayibuye and the MK Party, defending her meeting with Zuma as personal and aimed at unity between parties.
- Mcinga alleges the ouster was procedurally flawed and accuses Shivambu of suppressive leadership, while Shivambu maintains the party’s commitment to integrity and the people’s mandate.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Treasury oversaw a drive to fix compliance gaps to ensure that SA has been removed from the grey list.
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SA is finally off the grey list
- South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after addressing all 22 identified deficiencies.
- Being on the grey list led to increased scrutiny from foreign investors and banks, negatively impacting capital inflows.
- The decision to remove SA from the list was made at the FATF plenary meeting in Paris, following verification of completed action items.
A picture of Lions supporters during the United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park against Scarlets.
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Why is nobody watching rugby at Ellis Park? ‘Create hype and excitement,’ urges sports marketing guru
- The Lions experienced a low attendance of 1 771 spectators at their first home game of the URC season, raising concerns about the franchise’s appeal.
- A sports marketing expert suggests the Lions need to invest in matchday entertainment to enhance the fan experience and attract larger crowds, similar to what other franchises like the Sharks are doing.
- Lions assistant coach Jacque Fourie and flanker Jarod Cairns acknowledge that improved on-field performance and positive results are crucial to bringing fans back to Ellis Park.
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have shot to popularity in recent years due their weight loss benefits. Despite this, SA medical aids don't cover it for weight management.
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Costly reality: Why SA medical aids don’t cover pivotal weight loss drugs
- GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are gaining popularity for weight loss but are expensive and not covered by South African medical aids for obesity, which is often seen as a lifestyle issue.
- Experts argue that recognising obesity as a chronic illness and funding GLP-1 drugs could improve health outcomes, reduce long-term healthcare costs, and address the stigma surrounding obesity.
- While medical schemes are exploring sustainable funding models, access to GLP-1 drugs in South Africa remains limited due to high global demand, supply issues and the perception of obesity as a lifestyle problem rather than a chronic disease.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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