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The head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, has been placed on suspension with immediate effect.
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Gauteng health dept head placed on suspension
- The head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, has been suspended.
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced the suspension and appointed Dr Darion Barclay as acting head.
- Lesufi did not give reasons for the suspension but reaffirmed support for the SIU and rooting out maladministration.
The well-loved pub Ronnie’s Sex Shop is up for sale.
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‘It started as a joke’: Ronnie’s Sex Shop up for sale, after decades of serving drinks
- Ronnie Price’s small farm shop became the iconic “Ronnie’s Sex Shop” in the 1970s when friends painted over his original sign as a prank.
- The 76-year-old owner is selling the 230-hectare property (including the pub) for R17.9 million after nearly three decades.
- Price wants the new owners to maintain the pub’s unique character that was “created by customers, not by me”.
President Cyril Ramaphosa responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday.
Ramaphosa confirms meeting alleged Tembisa graft kingpin Maumela
- President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed knowing Hangwani Maumela, alleged to be involved in Tembisa Hospital corruption.
- Ramaphosa met Maumela outside his Sandhurst home in 2024 while out on a walk.
- Ramaphosa clarified that Maumela is the nephew of his ex-wife from 47 years ago, not a current relative.
Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo.
Magistrate in CI boss Khumalo graft case recuses himself after Madlanga allegations
- Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and six others face fraud and corruption charges related to the appointment of Dineo Mokwele.
- The presiding magistrate recused himself after allegations made against him by KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission.
- Mkhwanazi criticised the bail conditions as excessive and accused the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption of political bias in the case.
The US and China on Tuesday will begin charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil. In addition, Beijing announced that it has taken countermeasures against five US-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilding firm Hanwha Ocean.
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Rand takes hit as investors duck for cover amid US-China trade tensions
- Renewed US-China trade tensions have weakened risk sentiment, causing the rand and Australian dollar to fall.
- Safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc and Japanese yen have strengthened amid the uncertainty.
- Political uncertainty in Japan and France has had limited impact on the yen and euro, respectively.
Proteas’ Nadine de Klerk and Masabata Klaas celebrate after guiding South Africa to victory at the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
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Tryon after Proteas extend World Cup streak: ‘Not perfect, but we’re slowly getting there’
- Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp’s half-centuries helped the Proteas secure a thrilling three-wicket win against Bangladesh in the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
- Tryon expressed disappointment in not finishing the match but was proud of the team’s ability to secure the win, emphasising the importance of partnerships and taking responsibility with the bat.
- The Proteas have climbed to third place in the World Cup standings and will face Sri Lanka on Friday, aiming to improve their execution and continue their winning streak.
Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize.
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MaMkhize’s tax troubles: 23 designer bags and a Lamborghini up for auction after SARS seizure
- Only 23 of the hundreds of luxury designer bags seized from Shauwn Mkhize were authenticated and cleared for auction by a third-party expert.
- The auctioned items include brands like Gucci, Goyard, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, and a Lamborghini Urus, with the auction prices varying.
- The auction is part of SARS’ effort to recover unpaid debts from Mkhize, with the curator bonis overseeing the process and requiring creditor approval for accepted bids.
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