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9 LIVES: Tender king Cat Matlala arrested for botched hit on socialite ex-lover
Vusimusi Cat Matlala, a businessman with a controversial R360 million police tender, was arrested for allegedly masterminding a hit on his former lover, Tebogo Thobejane.
Thobejane survived the botched hit in October 2023, but another woman was paralysed; the hitmen are linked to another murder case involving a Transnet contract whistleblower.
Thobejane pleaded with authorities for justice, fearing that Matlala's wealth and influence were obstructing the case, and highlighting the trauma and financial strain she has endured.
'AGOA is dead' – now sell our biltong to the world, say analysts at NAMPO
Analyst JP Landman believes the Trump administration's tariff regime has effectively ended AGOA, urging South African producers to seek new markets.
Landman suggests focusing on the Middle East and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as potential export destinations.
Red Meat Industry Services CEO Dewald Olivier supports exploring ASEAN markets and promoting unique South African products like biltong for export.
Baseless and misguided: Cabinet slams US' classification of Afrikaners as 'refugees'
The South African Cabinet dismissed claims of persecution and genocide against Afrikaner farmers, stating police statistics don't support racially targeted violent crimes.
Cabinet rejected the US administration's narrative that white Afrikaner farmers are being persecuted, deeming accusations of discrimination unfounded.
The government criticised the US for granting refugee status to Afrikaners, asserting they don't meet the criteria under international refugee law.
Healthcare workers protest over intern doctor's death at KZN hospital
Dr Alulutho Mazwi, an intern doctor, died at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital after allegedly being forced to work while ill.
Healthcare workers protested, demanding accountability for Mazwi's death and calling for investigations into the circumstances.
The KZN health department and the Portfolio Committee on Health have committed to investigating the incident, while Mazwi's family is devastated.
President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa heads to White House to mend bridges with US President Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the US from 19 to 22 May to meet with President Donald Trump and discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.
The visit follows Trump granting 'refugee' status to 49 Afrikaners, a move Ramaphosa disputes, asserting they are not persecuted but rather opposed to transformation in South Africa.
Ramaphosa aims to reset the strategic relationship between the US and South Africa, clarifying that claims of white Afrikaner persecution are false and stem from anti-transformation groups.
Former Bulls utility back Cornal Hendricks passed away on Wednesday night.Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
Bulls boss reveals 'Dr Death' Wouter Basson cleared Cornal Hendricks annually
Cornal Hendricks, whose career was previously halted due to a heart condition, died after collapsing at his home.
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone revealed Hendricks received annual medical advice from Dr Wouter Basson regarding his heart condition.
The Bulls will hold a pre-match tribute to Hendricks during their URC game on Saturday.
Anele Mdoda with fiance Buzza Mgudlwa.Supplied
Anele Mdoda's lobola sparks debate: Is she married or engaged? Customary law explained
Anele Mdoda's lobola finalisation has sparked debate about customary marriage presumptions, with a legal expert emphasising the importance of meeting the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act requirements.
According to Xhosa customs, the recent ceremony was a formal acceptance of the groom by the bride's family, but the traditional wedding with the groom's family is still pending.
A legal expert says that while social appearances may suggest marriage, legal recognition requires fulfilling the criteria in Section 3(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, including consent, age, and customary law adherence.
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