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National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola.
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Madlanga Commission hears about bribery allegations in Armand Swart murder case
- National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola testified at the Madlanga Commission, revealing allegations of bribery involving police, prosecutors, and a magistrate in the Armand Swart murder case.
- Masemola disputed the claim that the Political Killings Task Team was not adding value, emphasising its success rate and ability to revive previously stalled cases.
- Masemola believes that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to disband the task team was an encroachment on the national commissioner’s operational mandate.
Journalist Mandy Wiener sat down with President Cyril Ramaphosa for a new book released, where he expressed disappointment in how the DA has conducted itself in the government of national unity.
‘The magic is lacking’: Ramaphosa on Steenhuisen, GNU, DA’s social media leaks
- President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed disappointment with the DA acting as both a government and opposition party, revealing Cabinet discussions and breaking trust.
- Ramaphosa contrasts his relationship with DA leader John Steenhuisen to his positive relationship with Roelf Meyer during Codesa, citing a lack of trust and concerns about Steenhuisen’s social media activity.
- He revealed that he confronted business leaders about bad-mouthing the country to international players and taking sides in the GNU negotiations.
WATCH | ‘Ekurhuleni metro cops’ caught on CCTV allegedly extorting shop owner
- Three alleged Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officers are being investigated for allegedly demanding money from a Benoni café‘s staff after accusing them of fraudulent licensing.
- CCTV footage shows the men reviewing paperwork and allegedly taking R1 700 from the staff after threatening to arrest them.
- The shop owner expressed disappointment, stating the officers’ conduct violates the law and community trust.
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille.
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‘We can’t fix it overnight’: Zille’s major maintenance plan for Joburg water challenges
- Helen Zille has been nominated as the DA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg and is prioritising the city’s water challenges.
- Zille plans to address the water crisis through a comprehensive maintenance plan, criticising past administrations for a lack of investment and maintenance.
- Zille contrasts Johannesburg’s infrastructure maintenance with Cape Town’s successful model, emphasising the need for expert-led solutions rather than cadre deployment.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
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Medium-term budget to be tabled on 12 November, Treasury confirms
- The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) will be tabled on 12 November, delayed due to consultations and the late February Budget.
- The MTBPS serves as a policy statement and adjustment budget, updating macroeconomic projections and reallocating budgets for the medium-term period.
- Parliament will deliberate on related reports until 9 December, with the Adjustments Appropriation Bill set for consideration in January.
Quinton de Kock during the South Africa national cricket team press conference at Imperial Wanderers Stadium.
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Midnight call sparks Quinny’s Proteas return: ‘He said he could make a difference’
- A midnight call from Quinton de Kock to coach Shukri Conrad led to De Kock’s return to South Africa’s white-ball cricket teams.
- De Kock, who had retired from ODI cricket and hadn’t played T20Is since 2024, expressed a desire to play for South Africa again and can earn a spot for upcoming ICC events.
- The article also lists the Proteas squads for upcoming series against Pakistan and Namibia, including Test, T20I, and ODI formats.
Mandla Mthembu and his ex-wife, Khanyi Mbau.
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Khanyi Mbau’s ex-husband, Mandla Mthembu, dies aged 68 after second stroke
- Mandla Mthembu, businessman and ex-husband of Khanyi Mbau, has died at the age of 68 due to complications from a second stroke.
- The Mthembu family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of their father, brother, and friend.
- Mbau previously described their marriage as not a “real marriage”, viewing Mthembu as a father figure and focusing on financial aspects.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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