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Advocate Naome Manaka, chairperson of the Magistrates Commission's ethics committee at Wednesday's meeting. (Phando Jikelo/Parliament)
'Gone down the drain': State pays R31 million for six suspended magistrates
- Six suspended magistrates in South Africa have collectively been paid R31 million while on suspension, with one magistrate receiving over R8 million since 2018.
- The Magistrates Commission presented these figures to the Select Committee on Security and Justice, raising concerns about the financial burden of suspended magistrates and the slow pace of disciplinary processes.
- The committee discussed the possibility of withholding salaries from magistrates who delay proceedings and the legal precedent for doing so, while also addressing concerns about potential unconstitutionality.
Runners during the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. (Peter Heeger/Gallo Images)
Is this the end of the road for iconic Two Oceans Marathon as City of Cape Town pulls out?
- The City of Cape Town has withdrawn its support of the Two Oceans Marathon because organisers exceeded the permitted number of runners in the half-marathon, posing safety risks.
- The City stated that exceeding the permit limit breached their sponsorship agreement, requiring them to pull their support and leaving the marathon organisers to fund logistical support themselves.
- The organisers are seeking legal advice and have paused communication while they address the situation, which has sparked concerns about the marathon's future due to potential financial strain and reputational damage.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, between deputy minister David Masondo and SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter. (Brenton Geach/ Gallo Images via Getty Images)
Godongwana says VAT to increase on 1 May as he files court papers
- Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana asserts the VAT increase will proceed as planned on 1 May, dismissing the DA's legal challenge as baseless.
- Godongwana argues that raising VAT is the most viable option, claiming alternatives like increasing other taxes or cutting spending would harm the economy.
- The DA's court application seeks to halt the VAT increase and declare the VAT Act unconstitutional, but Godongwana defends the act's constitutionality and the government's authority to implement the increase.
uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader, Jacob Zuma. (Rosetta Msimango/City Press)
MK Party beats DA in eThekwini by-elections to claim its first metro seat in SA
- The MK Party won its first-ever council seat in a metro by-election, taking Ward 110 in eThekwini, KZN, from the DA.
- MKP candidate Mandla Biyela won by a narrow margin of 22 votes, securing 2 435 votes against the DA's 2 413.
- The MK Party considers this victory a significant sign of their growing influence in South African politics.
Bouille Reyneke. (Facebook/Bouille Reyneke)
Chips are down as poker-loving fraudster's bid for appeal is busted
- Bouille Reyneke's appeal against his fraud conviction and 15-year sentence was denied, meaning he will serve time for stealing millions from clients.
- Reyneke promised safe investments with high returns but instead used the money for personal expenses, leaving his victims, including an 80-year-old cancer patient, financially devastated.
- The magistrate found the evidence against Reyneke, including his use of investor funds for personal expenses, to be conclusive and deemed the sentence appropriate given the severity of his crimes.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu during a Stormers training session at the High Performance Centre in Bellville on 16 April 2025. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)
Stormers star Sacha on THAT yellow card: 'Not a good look, but I play the game at 100%'
- Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu acknowledges his yellow card against Ulster was detrimental but emphasises his commitment to playing with intensity.
- Recovered from injury setbacks, Feinberg-Mngomezulu aims to refine his performance while maintaining his competitive edge on the field.
- The Stormers are targeting a maximum 20 points from their remaining four home games to secure a top-eight spot in the URC.
Khanyi Mbau as Grace Khumalo in Netflix's Meet The Khumalos. (Supplied/Netflix)
Khanyi Mbau 'not sure what everyone is on about' after frenzy over face in Netflix film
- Khanyi Mbau is unfazed by the buzz surrounding her appearance in "Meet The Khumalos", attributing it to post-procedure swelling and encouraging self-acceptance.
- The film marks her return to acting after a hiatus, focusing on meaningful projects like this one, which she describes as a refreshing experience.
- Mbau hints at future collaborations with Netflix, suggesting viewers can anticipate seeing more of her on the platform.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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