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MKP President Jacob Zuma, without naming former secretary-general Floyd Shivambu directly, emphasised that no individual was indispensable in the party.
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‘We don’t beg them’: Zuma slams former secretaries-general after Shivambu’s axing
- Floyd Shivambu was removed as MKP secretary-general after visiting Shepherd Bushiri’s church, violating party policy.
- Jacob Zuma emphasised that no one is indispensable in the MKP, referencing Shivambu’s removal and previous leadership changes.
- Zuma warned against protesting Shivambu’s axing, stating the party won’t beg anyone and those unhappy should start their own party.
The Health Professions Council of SA is pushing ahead with renewed disciplinary action against Dr Wouter Basson, despite his court bid to permanently halt the proceedings over his apartheid-era role in Project Coast.
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‘Accountability not subject to expiry’: Doctors say Wouter ‘Dr Death’ Basson must go
- SAMA supports the HPCSA’s renewed proceedings against Dr Wouter Basson and maintains he should be removed from the medical register due to ethical and human rights violations related to Project Coast.
- Basson has launched a court application for a permanent stay of proceedings, arguing unreasonable delay by the HPCSA, as the initial complaints were filed over 20 years ago.
- The EFF demands Basson’s immediate suspension pending the inquiry’s outcome, citing concerns about public trust and the need for accountability for apartheid-era crimes.
City Power, grappling with a R16.3 billion negative bank balance, paid a consultancy R55 million to handle managerial duties already covered by its highly paid executives.
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POWER CONNECTIONS | City Power splurges R55m outsourcing work amid multibillion-rand losses
- City Power in Johannesburg is under scrutiny for paying millions to a consultancy for tasks that its own high-earning executives should be performing, despite facing financial strain.
- Internal documents reveal payments to Masego Consulting for services like developing business strategies and organising events, while the utility is burdened with a R16.3 billion negative bank balance.
- Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero is accused of concealing City Power’s financial difficulties, and the Auditor-General found a lack of financial controls and compliance within the entity.
A viral AI video claiming to show a lion in a South African supermarket has gone viral.
No, a lion did not walk into an SA supermarket and head straight to the meat aisle
- A viral video claiming to show a lion in a South African grocery store is fake and AI-generated, highlighting how easily misinformation spreads.
- The video’s success is attributed to its convincing visuals, CCTV-style angles, and exploitation of stereotypes about Africa, wildlife, and danger.
- The incident underscores the need for critical evaluation of online content, as AI-generated videos become more convincing and the line between spectacle and disinformation blurs.
Businessman Sipho Pityana says his reputation has been restored.
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Blow to Reserve Bank over Absa chair saga, Pityana slams ‘cosy’ relationships
- Sipho Pityana won his court case against the SA Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority and Absa, with the court ruling that the authority acted unlawfully in objecting to his Absa chairperson nomination in 2021.
- The court found the Prudential Authority acted unlawfully by informally objecting to Pityana’s nomination before the formal process, denying him the right to contest the objections.
- The Gauteng High Court ordered Absa and the Prudential Authority to pay Pityana’s court costs, with Pityana claiming his reputation has been restored.
Scenes from Lord's on Saturday after the Proteas won the World Test Championship.
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Lloyd Burnard | Don’t forget the unsung hero of the Proteas’ championship rise
- Enoch Nkwe, South Africa’s director of Cricket, deserves recognition for his role in the Proteas’ World Test Championship success.
- Nkwe navigated tumultuous conditions, including the SJN hearings and replacing Graeme Smith, to create a stable environment for the team.
- His strategic decisions, such as appointing separate coaches for Test and white-ball cricket, contributed significantly to the Proteas’ achievements.
Real Housewives of Durban stars Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson.
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‘We’ve both grown apart’: RHOD alum Nonku Williams addresses Jojo Robinson friendship split
- Nonku Williams revealed her friendship with Jojo Robinson ended due to diverging paths as Williams deepened her faith, which Robinson struggled to understand.
- Williams emphasised that their five-year friendship was genuine but acknowledged that some relationships have a season, and she’s now focusing on her purpose and relationship with God.
- Robinson downplayed the split, stating there are more important global issues to focus on, and Williams is moving forward with new TV opportunities that align with her values.
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