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President Cyril Ramaphosa.
‘Blatant disregard’: Ramaphosa clarifies Whitfield axing, slams Steenhuisen for ‘intemperate reaction’
- President Ramaphosa fired Deputy Minister Whitfield for violating rules regarding international travel without permission.
- Ramaphosa expressed disappointment at DA leader Steenhuisen’s “intemperate reaction” and ultimatums following the dismissal.
- Ramaphosa wants the DA to provide a replacement for Whitfield and clarified that the firing was solely due to the travel violation, not other political factors.
A cohort of senior Crime Intelligence officers, including spy boss Dumisani Khumalo, appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's court on Friday.
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‘CRIMINAL’ INTELLIGENCE: Top cop spooks, barring one, granted bail
- Six senior Crime Intelligence officers were granted bail of R10 000 each by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.
- Crime Intelligence CFO Philani Lushaba was remanded in custody due to a previous arrest.
- All seven officers intend to plead not guilty to charges of fraud and corruption related to the appointment of Brigadier Dineo Mokwele.
The 2024 Schools Star Top 100 recipients were announced during a function at Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, on 15 January.
‘From happiness to despair’: Top 100 matrics awarded bursaries left high and dry
- About 100 Gauteng students were promised “fully paid bursaries” by Schools Star in January but were informed in June that funding would not be provided due to budget cuts.
- The Gauteng government stated that its bursary policy doesn’t include provisions to fund Schools Star beneficiaries, and it is facing fiscal challenges, having only funded 3 600 students out of thousands of applicants this year.
- Affected students and their families are now struggling with tuition and accommodation costs, with some facing potential dropout from their higher education institutions.
Police have found 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi three weeks after he was kidnapped in Bloemfontein.
Kidnapped Kamogelo Baukudi found alive in dramatic rescue operation in Wepener
- Kamogelo Baukudi, a 19-year-old kidnapped pupil, was found alive and unharmed in Wepener.
- Five men aged 20 to 29 were arrested in the operation, bringing the total arrests to six.
- The suspects face charges of kidnapping and extortion and will appear in court.
Michael Jordaan, co-founder and chair of Bank Zero.
Michael Jordaan’s Bank Zero sold in R1.1bn deal
- Lesaka Technologies will acquire Bank Zero for R1.1 billion in a deal involving newly issued shares and cash, giving Bank Zero shareholders a 12% stake in Lesaka.
- The acquisition provides Lesaka with a banking license and digital infrastructure, enabling it to offer a full suite of banking services and fund its lending book with customer deposits.
- The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and will see Michael Jordaan joining Lesaka’s board, while Yatin Narsai will continue as Bank Zero’s CEO.
Jesse Kriel will captain the Springboks for the first time when they tackle the Barbarians in Cape Town.
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Kriel to captain Springboks against Barbarians as Kolisi withdraws
- Jesse Kriel will captain the Springboks against the Barbarians in Cape Town after Siya Kolisi withdrew due to a “niggle”.
- Marco van Staden replaces Kolisi in the starting XV, while Marnus van der Merwe is a new addition to the Bok team.
- The match will take place at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday at 17:10, with both teams’ lineups announced.
Anna Wintour may be stepping down, but this is merely a stepping stone in her fashion career
‘Helping the next generation’: Anna Wintour leaves US Vogue, but her reign isn’t on ice just yet
- Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of US Vogue after 37 years but will remain chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director for Vogue.
- Wintour aims to focus on supporting the next generation of editors and overseeing global content for Condé Nast’s major media brands.
- During her tenure, Wintour redefined Vogue, introducing denim jeans on the cover and featuring celebrities, marking a shift from traditional high-fashion magazine aesthetics.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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