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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (Felix Dlangamandla/Netwerk24/Gallo Images)
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns as EFF MP
- Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, former EFF national spokesperson and MP since 2014, has resigned from Parliament.
- Ndlozi's resignation follows his absence from the EFF's December congress amidst rumours of a rift with Julius Malema.
- The EFF accepted Ndlozi's resignation along with that of Yazini Tetyana, praising their service and wishing them well.
Mbuso Mandela was arrested at the late statesman's home in Johannesburg on Wednesday. (Gallo Images/Beeld/Felix Dlangamandla)
Hijacked car leads to police raid at Nelson Mandela's former home: Grandson, 4 others arrested
- Five people, including Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mbuso Mandela, were arrested at Mandela's former home in Houghton after police tracked a hijacked vehicle to the property.
- Police discovered the hijacked vehicle, an unlicensed firearm, and other suspected stolen items at the residence.
- Mbuso Mandela has a history of legal troubles, including previous arrests for alleged rape, failure to pay child support, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and drugs.
The National Consumer Commission is investigating domestic budget airline FlySafair for routinely overbooking seats on its flights, after a ticket-holding customer got bumped off a flight at the weekend.(Gallo Images/ Darren Stewart)
Consumer Commission targets FlySafair over global airline practice of overbooking
- South Africa's National Consumer Commission (NCC) is investigating FlySafair for potentially violating the Consumer Protection Act by overbooking flights.
- FlySafair defends its overbooking practices as industry standard and necessary to keep airfares affordable, claiming it only overbooks by a small percentage and compensates bumped passengers.
- The NCC encourages affected passengers to come forward with information while emphasising that airlines must refund and compensate passengers for costs directly incurred due to overbooking, unless alternative arrangements are accepted, or the situation is beyond the airline's control.
Mysterious "balls" mixed with sand were found washed ashore in two Durban beaches, sparking concerns that they may be human waste. (eThekwini Metro/Supplied)
Two Durban beaches to reopen after probe into foul-smelling 'balls' that washed ashore
- Two Durban beaches, Umhlanga Main Beach and Bronze Beach, are set to reopen after being temporarily closed due to the appearance of foul-smelling "balls".
- Tests revealed that the balls were primarily composed of fats likely originating from food establishments, with low levels of fecal contamination in the water.
- The municipality emphasised the importance of relying on verified information and assured the public that 21 out of 23 beaches remain open and safe for swimming.
KwaZulu-Natal Cogta MEC and Zulu prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi. (Supplied/KwaZulu-Natal Cogta)
KZN's storm bill hits R411m, 11 lives lost
- Storms in KwaZulu-Natal have caused an estimated R411 million in damage, destroyed 370 homes, and damaged infrastructure.
- Eleven people have died as a result of the storms, including a child struck by lightning and two adults who drowned.
- Disaster management teams have been deployed to provide support to affected families, and residents are urged to remain vigilant as the inclement weather continues.
Royal AM president Shauwn Mkhize. (Showmax/Supplied)
Royal AM boss Mkhize breaks silence on unpaid player salaries, confirms SARS curatorship
- Royal AM is under curatorship by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) due to financial issues linked to Shauwn Mkhize's tax problems.
- The club has not paid players and staff their December salaries and is facing a FIFA transfer ban over unpaid wages owed to former player Samir Nurkovic.
- Mkhize assures that efforts are underway to release funds and resolve the situation, but the club's future remains uncertain.
Flames are seen on the hillsides above Hollywood Blvd. during the Sunset Fire on 8 January 2025 in Hollywood, California. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Hollywood is burning: Paris Hilton, Harry and Meghan among celebs impacted by devastating LA fires
- Wildfires are raging through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes, including those of many celebrities, and forcing over 30 000 people to evacuate.
- The fires are threatening iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Bowl and have already claimed the homes of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Eugene Levy, and Melissa Rivers.
- The 30th Critics Choice Awards has been postponed due to the fires, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are among those at risk of evacuation.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
