News24 | SA reacts to teen’s actuary degree; Matlala’s wife in custody: Top 7 stories in 7 minutes

Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli.

‘Please delete, worried my mother will see’: SA reacts to 17-year-old’s actuary degree

• Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli, at 17, earned an actuarial science degree from the University of Pretoria, becoming the first graduate in her family.
• Ntuli's achievement sparked widespread admiration and humour on social media, with users reflecting on their own experiences at 17.
• Her story is celebrated as an inspiring example of perseverance, brilliance and belief in one's potential.

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“Philangenkosi Makhanya’s mother, according to the police, was released while they are still gathering information about the allegation that she tipped off her son on Thursday.

Olorato Mongale: KZN mother released amid allegations of tipping off wanted son

• Philangenkosi Makhanya, wanted for the murder of Olorato Mongale, was killed in a police shootout after allegedly being tipped off by his mother.
• Makhanya was linked to multiple kidnapping cases and found with numerous IDs and cellphones, suggesting a wider criminal network.
• Police are investigating Makhanya's associates and the source of the IDs and cellphones, while also searching for another suspect believed to have fled to Zimbabwe.

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Amanda Smith -Daniels during her interview with News24.

‘She did not want to see me’: Kelly Smith refuses to say goodbye to mom after sentencing

• Racquel "Kelly" Smith refused to see her mother, Amanda Smith-Daniels, after receiving a life sentence for kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin.
• Amanda Smith-Daniels plans to legally adopt Smith's two other children and provide them with stability and love in the Northern Cape.
• Smith-Daniels expressed her belief that Joshlin is still alive and will be found, while also thanking the community and authorities for their work on the case.

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Tender king and criminally accused Vusimusi Cat Matlala in the dock of the Alexandra Magistrate's court.

‘Cat’ Matlala’s wife appears in court, remanded in custody until next week

• Tsakani Matlala was arrested and charged in connection with the 2023 attempted hit on Tebogo Thobejane.
• She appeared in court alongside her husband, Vusimusi Matlala, and their case was postponed for bail applications.
• The other two accused in the case are also linked to a separate murder and will have their case transferred to the High Court.

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Absa's head office in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Absa names new leaders for its retail and business banking units

• Absa has appointed Christine Wu and Geoffrey Lee as interim co-CEOs of personal and private banking and Faisal Mkhize as CEO of business banking, effective 2 June.
• This follows Absa's December announcement to restructure its South African retail banking operations, reversing changes made under former CEO Arrie Rautenbach.
• The announcement comes shortly after Absa named Kenny Fihla as its new CEO, with Charles Russon remaining interim CEO until Fihla's arrival on 17 June.

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Sharks coach John Plumtree.

‘We’re not here to entertain’: Sharks boss Plumtree prepared to win ‘ugly’

• Sharks coach John Plumtree is unconcerned with the aesthetics of his team's play as long as they secure a win in their URC quarter-final against Munster.
• Plumtree emphasises the importance of winning, even if it means playing "ugly", and focuses on key aspects like set pieces and defence rather than prioritising high scores.
• The Sharks will field a star-studded lineup, including 12 Springboks, for the crucial match against Munster, with Plumtree highlighting the benefit of having key players available.

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Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Luthando 'Lootlove' Shosha at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards at Mbombela Stadium on 3 May 2025 in Mbombela.

Durban’s Metro FM Awards hosting in limbo as talks for R30 million bid ‘still under way’

• Metro FM says negotiations are ongoing regarding the host of the next Metro FM Music Awards.
• The eThekwini municipality reportedly earmarked R30 million over three years to host the awards.
• This comes after KZN withdrew from hosting the 2023 South African Music Awards.

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