News24 | Mkhwanazi’s R31m request; Westbury teens shot: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes

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News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day.

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The parliamentary ad hoc committee heard evidence that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi requested R31 million for the Political Killings Task Team.

Mkhwanazi requests R31m for PKTT: R8m for overtime, R700k for stationery, R480k for laundry

- The Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) needs R31 million to operate until March 2026, including significant amounts for stationery and laundry.

- Former police minister Senzo Mchunu raised concerns about the PKTT’s large budget, which sometimes exceeded that of permanent SAPS units.

- The PKTT is being phased out, with cases being transferred to other units and detectives remaining on court cases until finalisation.

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The number of black African students at SA’s 26 public universities has increased by 72 016.

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Surge in black varsity students while white, coloured and Indian numbers plummet

- Increased NSFAS funding and accessibility for students from poor schools have led to a rise in black African student enrolments at public universities.

- Conversely, coloured, Indian, and white student enrolments have declined in public universities but increased in private higher education institutions.

- While demographics of student enrolment in higher education now more closely match those of the South African population, throughput rates remain a concern, with varying success across different fields of study.

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A wedding venue owner in Bloemfontein alleged that a former manager forged invoices and diverted over R100 000 in customer payments into her personal bank account.

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No more I do’s? Wedding venue in financial trouble after R100k lost to alleged fraud scheme

- A wedding venue owner in Bloemfontein alleges a former manager forged invoices and diverted more than R100 000 in customer payments to her personal account.

- WhatsApp messages allegedly show the manager admitting to taking the money and promising to repay it, while the former manager denies the allegations through her lawyer.

- The venue is honouring fraudulent bookings despite significant financial losses, including one event costing them R66 000 and an additional R40 000 in expenses.

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Police have cordoned off the scene of a shooting that saw two teenagers killed and five others hospitalised in Westbury.

Two teens dead, 5 others wounded in suspected gang-related shooting in Westbury

- Seven teenagers were shot in Westbury, Gauteng, in a suspected gang-related incident.

- Two of the teenagers died, while the others are receiving medical treatment.

- Police believe the shooting was carried out by three suspects from a rival gang.

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Coca-Cola HBC says it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, with a path to full ownership.

Swiss Coca-Cola partner inks R59bn deal to create African bottling giant, plans JSE listing

- Coca-Cola HBC will acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for $2.6 billion.

- The deal will create the second-largest Coca-Cola bottling partner globally, expanding Coca-Cola HBC’s presence in Africa and Europe.

- Coca-Cola HBC intends to pursue a secondary listing on the JSE and plans to eventually acquire the remaining shares of CCBA.

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Contractors dismantling infrastructure following cancellation of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon due to safety concerns.

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Why the Cape Town Marathon was cancelled: Organisers release detailed timeline

- The Cape Town Marathon was cancelled due to high winds causing safety risks to infrastructure, runners, and staff.

- Organisers released a detailed timeline of the cancellation process, highlighting damage to the race village and route infrastructure.

- The Cape Town Marathon will move to May next year to mitigate wind-related risks.

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Prince Andrew could face new legal troubles.

Prince Andrew faces new firestorm as Virginia Giuffre’s memoir sparks legal questions

- Prince Andrew faces potential new legal troubles and calls to strip him of his titles following the release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir containing fresh allegations.

- King Charles III and Prince William are reportedly taking steps to further distance Andrew from royal life, with William potentially barring him from future royal events.

- Giuffre’s memoir details alleged sexual abuse by Andrew, while Andrew’s biographer suggests he could face charges related to sex trafficking and malfeasance in public office.

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