Top 10 stories of the day: SCA dismisses Magudumana appeal
News today includes Dr Nandipha Magudumana's appeal to have her arrest and deportation from Tanzania declared unlawful has failed.
Meanwhile, former Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament (MP) Renaldo Gouws has publicly apologised for his 2010 video, which contained racially offensive and harmful language directed towards black South Africans.
Furthermore, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Shamila Batohi has explained why the state took three years to investigate prosecutors involved in the trial of controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso.
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Nandipha Magudumana's appeal against deportation dismissed by SCA
Dr Nandipha Magudumana's appeal to have her arrest and deportation from Tanzania declared unlawful has failed.
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed the appeal on Friday morning and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that it will now focus on the accused's trial.
Thabo Bester's co-accused Nandipha Magudumana. Picture: Gallo Images
'The NPA is committed to ensuring that justice is not only done but manifestly seen to be done because of the alleged crimes' impact on the rule of law and the victims,' NPA national spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga said.
CONTINUE READING: Nandipha Magudumana's appeal against deportation dismissed by SCA
Sassa offices 'reach capacity for the day'? We have no policy to turn people away, says agency
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has acknowledged reports of grant beneficiaries being turned away from its Johannesburg offices this week, but maintains that the issue is not related to capacity constraints.
This follows reports from frustrated beneficiaries on Thursday, who claimed they were denied assistance when they arrived at the Sassa offices.
Frustrated crowd outside the Sassa office in Johannesburg after they were told to return home on 15 May 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
Several individuals were allegedly told they could not be helped due to a 'quota' system, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to manage the high demand for services.
CONTINUE READING: Sassa offices 'reach capacity for the day'? We have no policy to turn people away, says agency
Gouws issues apology after SAHRC hate speech complaint settlement over 2010 video
Former Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament (MP) Renaldo Gouws has publicly apologised for his 2010 video, which contained racially offensive and harmful language directed towards black South Africans.
Gouws and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have reached a settlement in the complaint the commission lodged against the YouTuber-turned-politician before the Equality Court.
Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws. Picture: X/@Am_Blujay
The complaint was sparked by a video from March 2010 that resurfaced shortly after he was sworn in as an MP in 2024, where the controversial commentator is heard using multiple racial slurs.
CONTINUE READING: Gouws issues apology after SAHRC hate speech complaint settlement over 2010 video
WATCH: Elephant chases away police at Kruger Park
Wildlife and traffic scattered chaotically when an elephant recently threw a huge tantrum on a road at Kruger National Park.
Beryl Venter and her partner got to witness this outburst on video while heading to the park exit between Letaba Camp and Phalaborwa Gate.
Elephants in the Kruger National Park. Picture: Sibongumenzi Sibiya/The Citizen
Beryl told Latest Sighting that the couple saw 'wild dogs running around and playing in the road, 21 of them', when suddenly an elephant emerged from the bushes and chased the dogs.
CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Elephant chases away police at Kruger Park
Batohi explains why NPA did not investigate prosecutors in 2021 Omotoso trial
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Shamila Batohi has explained why the state took three years to investigate prosecutors involved in the trial of controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso.
Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zukiswa Sitho, were acquitted by the Gqeberha High Court of 32 serious charges, including allegations of rape, racketeering and human trafficking, on 2 April.
National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi. Picture: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe
Judge Irma Schoeman said the state had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
CONTINUE READING: Batohi explains why NPA did not investigate prosecutors in 2021 Omotoso trial
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