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Xoliswa Ndoyiya, Nelson Mandela's private chef of 22 years, is embarking on a global culinary tour.
Skipping oxtail was a no-no: Mandela’s private chef on what he loved to eat
- Xoliswa Ndoyiya, Nelson Mandela’s chef for 22 years, is launching the “22 Presidential” culinary tour to recreate Madiba’s favourite dishes globally.
- The tour aims to raise funds for a culinary school in rural Eastern Cape, honouring Mandela’s values of education and empowerment.
- Ndoyiya fondly remembers Mandela’s love for oxtail and umvubo and his humility, respect, and love for people.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is accused of lying to Parliament and interfering in police work.
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‘From where I stand, I am innocent,’ says Senzo Mchunu, itching to clear his name at inquiry
- Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, on leave due to allegations of interference and lying to Parliament, welcomes the judicial inquiry into SAPS and denies all claims against him.
- President Ramaphosa has appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister while Mchunu is on leave pending the inquiry’s outcome, with Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as caretaker until August.
- Mchunu maintains his innocence, stating he is ready to explain his side of the story and awaits the commission’s findings, while also addressing allegations about his relationship with Brown Mogotsi.
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa at a lekotla meeting in August 2024 in Boksburg. Secretary-general Fikile Mabula, chairperson Gwede Mantashe and deputy president Paul Mashatile are beside him.
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IN-DEPTH | Madlanga inquiry to sound death knell for Ramaphosa’s ANC
- The Madlanga Inquiry threatens to expose the weakened ANC under Cyril Ramaphosa, similar to how the state capture inquiry exposed the Jacob Zuma-led ANC.
- The inquiry will investigate potential infiltration of law enforcement during Ramaphosa’s administration, potentially revealing corruption and incompetence within the ANC’s control of the police and justice ministries.
- If the ANC is found to be at the centre of criminality, incompetence, and unaccountability, the Madlanga inquiry could mark the beginning of the end for the party, given its depleted public trust.
Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane
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Nkabane snubs Parliament amid SETA board appointment chaos
- Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane skipped a parliamentary meeting to address SETA chairperson appointments.
- She chose to deliver a keynote address at a student leadership programme instead.
- Parliament rejected her apology and requested a new meeting date, but she refused the initial date.
MTN shared its submission on the proposed policy direction that could pave the way for multinational operators like Starlink to enter into South Africa.
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MTN backs BEE plan that could open door for Starlink — but only on equal terms
- MTN supports the proposal to allow multinational communications operators to use equity equivalent investment programmes instead of BEE ownership, provided the rules are applied equally to all licensees.
- MTN emphasises that all licensees, including those using equity equivalence, should fulfil obligations like service fees and contributions to universal service funds.
- MTN raises concerns about whether legislative amendments are needed to align the Electronic Communications Act with B-BBEE codes, which could involve a lengthy parliamentary process.
A former Royal AM player says his teammates lost their cars, homes and some had their children kicked out of school when the club was expelled from the PSL.
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‘People lost their homes’: Footballer’s shocking account of MaMkhize’s Royal AM nightmare
- A former Royal AM player detailed the team’s struggles during the 2024-25 season, which led to their expulsion from the PSL due to owner Shauwn Mkhize’s tax debt.
- Players were left unemployed and unable to meet financial obligations, while Mkhize flaunted her wealth and became president of a new club in Eswatini.
- The player called for stricter background checks on prospective club owners to prevent similar situations that damage the league and players’ careers.
Real Housewives of Cape Town star Beverley Steyn
‘I had no involvement’: Beverley Steyn breaks silence on Jojo and Nonku drama
- Beverley Steyn denies interfering in the friendship break-up between Jojo Robinson and Nonku Williams from the Real Housewives franchise.
- Steyn expresses being “blindsided” and “heartbroken” by accusations of causing a rift in a friendship on a show she isn’t even part of.
- Steyn calls for respect and understanding from all parties involved, especially Nonku Williams, and hopes for a compassionate resolution.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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