Top 10 stories of the day: ‘Where's the coup proof?'
News today includes the MK party is demanding proof about an alleged coup that has been foiled by the South African government.
Meanwhile, a South African man is reportedly among those arrested during a raid by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Furthermore, Former Springbok lock and Lions rugby coach Johan Ackermann is the new head coach of the Bulls.
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'Where's the proof?': Calls for Ntshavheni to answer for coup claims
The MK party is demanding proof about an alleged coup that has been foiled by the South African government.
This comes after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told parliament on Tuesday that the country's intelligence services managed to prevent a number of coup attempts, the latest being two weeks ago.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Picture: GCIS
MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela told The Citizen on Wednesday that the minister must provide evidence to back her claims.
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MK party gives Ramaphosa until Mandela Day to resign
uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has handed a resignation ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The party listed a range of actions that they would take should the president not step down by the end of the work week.
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS
The demand comes in the wake of Ramaphosa's response to the crisis plaguing the nation's security cluster.
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Reports of SA man arrested in US as eSwatini welcomes immigrants deported from US
A South African man is reportedly among those arrested during a raid by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
On Monday, a verified X account of ICE Denver announced the arrest of the 37-year-old man. He is accused of driving under the influence (DUI), using a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats.
Picture: iStock
'He will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings,' said ICE Denver.
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Leave and a commission don't make Mchunu immune from prosecution, parliament hears
He may be placed on special leave, but Police Minister Senzo Mchunu must still answer to corruption allegations against him, argue parliament's legal advisors and MPs.
On Wednesday, the portfolio committees on police, justice and constitutional development met to discuss their approach to explosive allegations made by Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner alleged corruption, criminal collusion, cover-ups, and misconduct by police top brass, including Mchunu.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Picture: GCIS
Speaker of parliament, Thoko Didiza, rejected a request for a parliamentary debate on the claims and instead requested that committees investigate them.
CONTINUE READING: Leave and a commission don't make Mchunu immune from prosecution, parliament hears
Johan Ackermann is new boss of the Bulls
Former Springbok lock and Lions rugby coach Johan Ackermann is the new head coach of the Bulls.
Ackermann takes over from Jake White, who left the union recently after five years at the Pretoria team.
Johan Ackermann in his Gloucester colours. Picture: Getty Images
Ackermann guided the Lions to Super Rugby finals in 2016 and 2017 before joining Gloucester in England. He also coached in Japan and most recently has helped the Junior Boks.
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