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Former Bosasa chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi has pleaded guilty to corruption and money laundering, but has escaped jail time.
Angelo Agrizzi pleads guilty to corruption, avoids jail in deal with State
- Angelo Agrizzi pleaded guilty to corruption and money laundering related to Bosasa’s prison tenders and kickbacks.
- The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria accepted the plea and sentencing agreement, finding Agrizzi guilty on multiple counts.
- Agrizzi received a wholly suspended sentence, avoiding jail time, on condition that he cooperate with authorities and testify truthfully in related cases.
MK Party president Jacob Zuma and deputy president Dr John Hlophe during a party address in Durban on 3 June 2025.
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Zuma suspends Hlophe, reverses Des van Rooyen appointment
- MK Party caucus leader John Hlophe has been suspended by party president Jacob Zuma.
- The suspension follows changes made in Parliament without Zuma’s approval, including the removal of the chief whip.
- Zuma emphasised the importance of collective leadership and nullified the appointment of Des van Rooyen as chief whip.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has come under fire for being on an official trip to Brazil just two weeks before the G20 Leaders’ Summit, leaving the City without a permanent city manager or chief operations officer.
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‘A city on autopilot’: Joburg’s top leaders out of town ahead of G20
- The City of Johannesburg faces a leadership vacuum with no city manager, COO, or physically present mayor as it prepares to host the G20 Summit.
- Allegations of political interference surround the delayed official appointment of Floyd Brink as city manager, leading to calls for urgent action to restore lawful governance.
- The absence of key leaders and the failure to adhere to legal requirements for acting appointments are raising concerns about administrative mismanagement and potential legal challenges.
The men were allegedly “lured to join mercenary forces involved in the Ukraine-Russia war under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts”, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
17 South Africans trapped in Ukraine after being ‘lured to join mercenary forces’
- Seventeen South African men are trapped in the Donbas region of Ukraine after being allegedly lured into mercenary activities.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the recruitment of these men, as providing military assistance to foreign governments is illegal under South African law.
- The South African government is working through diplomatic channels to secure the men’s return home.
Supporters of the ‘Please Call Me’ movement protest outside Vodacom headquarters in 2019.
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‘Please Call Me’ saga: How much Vodacom likely paid
- Vodacom is expected to pay between R350 million and R700 million to settle the “Please Call Me” legal battle with Nkosana Makate.
- The settlement amount is higher than Vodacom’s 2019 offer but significantly less than Makate’s initial demand of billions of rand.
- Vodacom’s shares rose by 3.5% following the announcement of the out-of-court settlement.
Speed Classic Cape Town.
Speed Classic Cape Town: Race director Enzo Kuun reflects on immediate learnings
- The inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town was a resounding success, drawing inspiration from events such as the Simola Hillclimb and the Goodwood Speed Festival, with more than 15 000 attendees.
- Improvements for future events include enhancing fan engagement, public viewing, and spectator experience, as well as earlier and more effective communication with affected communities.
- Safety was a priority, utilising safety barriers from the Cape Town ePrix, and organisers are committed to staying updated on new safety technologies for future events.
Boan Venter, left, and Manie Libbok during a Springbok training session in Paris.
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Boan in for Ox as big guns return for Kolisi’s 100th Bok Test in Paris
- Siya Kolisi will play his 100th Test for the Springboks against France in Paris, becoming the ninth Springbok centurion.
- Rassie Erasmus has made six personnel changes to the Springboks team that beat Japan, recalling key players like Eben Etzebeth and Damian Willemse.
- France will be looking to avenge their 2023 World Cup quarter-final loss, with the match kicking off at 22:10 (SA time) on Saturday.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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