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Mpho Mafole worked as the group divisional head of corporate audits and forensic investigations at the City of Ekurhuleni.
Graft war: Ekurhuleni audit chief Mpho Mafole killed after 3 months on job
- Mpho Mafole, the Ekurhuleni municipality’s audit head, was fatally shot near his home, just three months after starting his role.
- His family, colleagues and anti-corruption organisations are mourning his death, remembering him for his integrity, work ethic and commitment to good governance.
- The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and others are calling for swift action from law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent a climate of impunity for violence against anti-corruption professionals.
Malusi Gigaba and Norma Mngoma in happier times.
Showmax saga: Gigaba denies ex’s controversial interview claims already in public domain
- Malusi Gigaba is seeking a court interdict to block Showmax from airing an interview with his ex-wife, claiming it contains new, damaging allegations.
- Gigaba argues that while some aspects of his private life have been reported before, the specific claims in the interview are different and unsubstantiated.
- MultiChoice maintains the allegations are already public knowledge, but Gigaba disputes this, highlighting discrepancies and denying specific claims made in the interview.
Former president David Mabuza.
Graphic: Mihle Mdashe | Image credit: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach
Former deputy president David Mabuza dies at 64
- Former deputy president David Mabuza has died at the age of 64.
- ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula confirmed Mabuza’s death, praising his dedication to South Africa.
- Mbalula extended condolences to Mabuza’s family and called on South Africans to honour his legacy by continuing to build a united country.
A court has referred lawyers to the Legal Practice Council for citing non-existent cases created by AI in legal filings.
More SA lawyers in hot water after citing fake AI cases
- A team of lawyers in South Africa has been referred to the Legal Practice Council for including nonexistent case citations generated by AI in their legal filings.
- The court found no intent to deceive but warned that the lapse could still amount to professional misconduct, emphasising the need for lawyers to verify AI-generated content.
- This incident follows a similar case in South Africa and warnings from law firms about the risks of using AI tools like ChatGPT without careful verification.
Government of national unity (GNU) partners are criticising the DA’s ‘oppositional theatrics’ within the coalition.
‘It’s just arrogance’: GNU fractures deepen as DA’s moves irk coalition allies
- The DA is facing widespread criticism for its “oppositional theatrics” within the GNU, including walking out of the National Dialogue and issuing ultimatums to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Leaders from other parties accuse the DA of acting irresponsibly, undermining the collaborative spirit of the GNU and not using established structures for dispute resolution.
- The ANC’s national working committee plans to address these tensions in mid-July, amid growing impatience with the DA’s demands and threats of a motion of no confidence to remove Ramaphosa.
Liverpool's Diogo Jota died in a tragic car accident on Thursday.
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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash two weeks after his wedding
- Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Felipe, tragically died in a car accident in northern Spain.
- The accident occurred when their vehicle veered off a motorway, crashed and caught fire in Cernadilla.
- The news comes shortly after Jota married his childhood love and after a successful career with Liverpool and the Portuguese national team.
Chery Tiggo Cross HEV
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- South Africa’s new-energy vehicle market is dominated by traditional hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) due to the higher cost of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- The Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 CSH HEV is now the most affordable HEV in South Africa, starting at R439 900, with a claimed fuel consumption of 5.4 litres per 100km.
- Other affordable HEV options in South Africa include the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV, Haval Jolion Pro 1.5 HEV, Honda Fit 1.5 HEV, and Toyota Corolla Hatch 1.8 HEV, each with varying power outputs, fuel consumption and hybrid battery warranties.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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