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Shivambu removed as MK Party secretary-general, deployed to Parliament
- Floyd Shivambu was removed as MK Party secretary-general.
- His visit to Shepherd Bushiri’s church in Malawi violated the party’s constitution.
- Shivambu will now be deployed to Parliament as an MP.
Moroadi Cholota, PA to former Free State Premier Ace Magashule, at the Bloemfontein High Court on 23 April 2025.
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Magashule’s ex-PA’s special plea: Judge rules court has no jurisdiction to try her
- Moroadi Cholota, Ace Magashule’s former assistant, has avoided prosecution on graft charges related to the Free State asbestos removal tender.
- The Free State High Court upheld her special plea, challenging the lawfulness of her extradition from the United States.
- The court’s decision was based on a Supreme Court of Appeal judgment that the power to request extradition lies with the justice minister, not the NPA.
Andiswa Mengo at the Judicial Tribunal Hearing at the Capital Hotel on 5 May 2025.
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‘One bullet is waiting for you’ – Death threat left on Mbenenge accuser’s desk at court
- Andiswa Mengo, a judge’s secretary who accused Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of sexual harassment, received a death threat at her office.
- The threat warns her to withdraw her case against Mbenenge or face dire consequences, referencing the upcoming third round of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing.
- The Office of the Chief Justice has reported the threat to the police; it will temporarily move Mengo to another location and has informed the tribunal’s evidence leader.
A criminal case was opened after Spark Schools discovered its office coffee and milk were laced with terbufos, the same toxic pesticide linked to child deaths in Soweto last year.
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Spark Schools launches probe after toxic insecticide found in office coffee, milk
- Coffee and milk in the Spark Schools Rosebank office were found to be laced with the highly toxic insecticide terbufos, prompting internal and police investigations.
- A staff member suggested the tampering could be linked to dissatisfaction over potential redundancy of 195 posts due to financial pressures.
- Spark Schools has reported the incident to the police, initiated an internal investigation, and advised staff to bring their own supplies as a precaution.
The Department of Agriculture is “extremely worried” about the discovery of a foot and mouth disease case at a Gauteng feedlot facility owned by Karan Beef.
SA’s biggest beef group hit by foot-and-mouth in Gauteng
- A foot-and-mouth disease case was discovered at a Karan Beef feedlot in Gauteng, raising concerns for other producers.
- The Department of Agriculture is ordering vaccines from Botswana to mitigate the outbreak and prevent its spread in Gauteng.
- While the outbreak is unlikely to cause price increases for consumers, it may impact sector profitability due to export restrictions.
Jaden Hedrikse in action for the Sharks against Munster.
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Jaden and THAT wink: ‘Get over it,’ says Springbok skipper Kolisi
- Siya Kolisi defended Jaden Hendrikse’s behavior during the URC quarter-final shootout against Munster, dismissing accusations of unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Kolisi emphasised that banter and competitive interactions are normal in rugby, and that Hendrikse genuinely experienced cramp during the shootout.
- He urged people to “get over it” and allow players to express themselves, as rugby is entertainment and not everyone can be the same.
Presley Chweneyagae during the DStv Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) event at the Sandton Convention Centre on 26 August 2017 in Sandton, South Africa.
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‘Presley was in very good spirits’: Chweneyagae family on the beloved actor’s final days
- Presley Chweneyagae’s family described him as joyful and in good spirits before his unexpected death following breathing problems.
- Memorial services are being held this week, with his funeral set for Pretoria, as tributes highlight his talent, humility and humour.
- Chweneyagae, known for his role as Cobra in “The River”, will be deeply missed as a father and provider for his family.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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