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US President and convicted felon Donald Trump signed an order halting aid to South Africa, based on misinformation about land issues. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
US keeps up pressure, says SA 'allows' attacks on farmers
- President Trump issued an executive order cutting aid to South Africa and offering refugee status to Afrikaner farmers, citing human rights violations.
- The US embassy in South Africa justified the decision with claims of government-sanctioned farm attacks and discrimination against minority farmers, echoing AfriForum's rhetoric.
- South Africa's government condemned the order as factually inaccurate, based on misinformation, and ironic considering the economic privilege of the group being offered refugee status.
A group of "concerned parents" of pupils attending Steyn City School penned a petition requesting that the school's management team reassess its policies. (Steyn City School/Facebook)
'Concerned' parents at Steyn City School sign petition over transgender pupil
- A petition signed by some parents at Steyn City School demands the exclusion of gender identity discussions in classrooms and objects to a transgender pupil using girls' facilities.
- The African Trans+ Voices Alliance criticises the petition, emphasising the importance of inclusivity, privacy for all students, and the rights of transgender individuals.
- The school board responds by affirming its non-discrimination policy, assuring privacy and safety for all students, and committing to providing a neutral, single-cubicle bathroom for the transgender student.
MKP MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla publicly apologised after her profanity-laden posts. (Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)
Zuma-Sambudla apologises following profanity-laden X posts directed at Shivambu
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has apologised for using profanity in recent social media posts directed at MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu.
- The apology came after her father, Jacob Zuma, threatened her with expulsion from the MK Party if she did not apologise.
- While Zuma-Sambudla apologised to the party and its leadership, she did not directly apologise to Shivambu.
DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille. (Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images/Die Burger)
DA doesn't tackle nil compensation in Expropriation Act legal challenge
- The DA is challenging the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act in court, arguing that four provincial legislatures did not follow proper procedures when mandating their NCOP delegations to vote on the bill.
- The DA's court action creates a complex situation as the party's leader, John Steenhuisen, has agreed to join President Ramaphosa's efforts to assure the international community, particularly the US, about the act's intentions.
- While the DA opposes the "nil compensation" provision in the act, their legal challenge focuses on procedural grounds, aiming to invalidate the entire act due to alleged irregularities in the voting process.
Pernod Ricard, the France-based global wine and spirits group, has acquired the remaining 20% it does not already own in fynbos-infused local gin brand, Inverroche. (Supplied/Inverroche)
Jameson owner Pernod Ricard picks up all of SA's fynbos-infused gin brand Inverroche
- Pernod Ricard, the French beverage giant, has acquired the remaining 20% stake in South African fynbos-infused gin brand Inverroche.
- This acquisition makes Inverroche Ricard's first wholly owned African spirit brand and expands its presence in the premium gin market.
- Inverroche will continue to operate from its base in Stilbaai, South Africa, and plans to expand further into African and global markets.
Loftus Versfeld Stadium during the Betway Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates on 8 February 2025 in Pretoria. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Turf wars: 'PSL doesn't own a stadium' as poor surfaces short-change SA's beautiful game
- The poor pitch quality at Loftus Versfeld Stadium during the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates match raised concerns from both coaches, highlighting the challenges of shared stadiums.
- The shared use of stadiums between rugby and soccer, with differing grass requirements and scheduling priorities, makes maintaining ideal pitch conditions difficult, especially with limited large-scale venues in South Africa.
- PSL COO Ronnie Schloss acknowledged the league's lack of stadium ownership limits control over pitch conditions, while postponing matches due to pitch concerns is impractical given logistical challenges and safety risks for large crowds.
The 1989 BMW 3 Series 325i Shadowline (Cars.co.za/RandPark Auto)
SEE | This pre-owned 1989 BMW 325i Shadowline is on sale for R1.5 million - would you buy it?
- A 1989 BMW 325i Shadowline is listed for sale for R1.5 million in South Africa.
- While the E30 BMW is a sought-after classic, this high price is driven by its collector's item status and excellent condition.
- Buyers could purchase a new performance car like a Mercedes-AMG or BMW M2 for the same price as this classic BMW.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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