IDT execs face action; Mashatile declares luxury pad: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Forensic report recommends disciplinary action against IDT CEO over R800m oxygen plant tender
- A forensic investigation recommends disciplinary action against IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and other officials.
- The investigation was into an R800 million oxygen plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT).
- Minister Dean Macpherson launched the investigation due to corruption allegations and has since stabilised the IDT board.
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'It's a f*** up': Secret police recording reflects Cape Town's security contract rivalry
- A 2016 nightclub incident, captured in intercepted calls, revealed a violent escalation in Cape Town's nightclub security contract disputes.
- The intercepted calls are central to the State's case against alleged members of a criminal enterprise, including the late Mark Lifman and Andre Naudé, and Jerome Booysen, accused of involvement in Brian Wainstein's murder.
- The defence is challenging the admissibility of the intercepted calls, citing potential errors and violations of privacy, in a trial within a trial.
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The good life: Mashatile suddenly declares ownership of R28.9m Constantia palace
- Deputy President Paul Mashatile has declared ownership of a R28.9 million Constantia mansion, despite it being owned by a company belonging to his son-in-law, Nceba Nonkwelo.
- The Hawks are investigating the origin of the funds used to purchase the house, which boasts luxury amenities and was purchased in May 2023.
- Mashatile also declared a R37 million house in Waterfall, Midrand, and has previously declared gifts, including items from China and Russia.
Liam Jacobs to step in as Joburg councillor after embattled Kunene's resignation
- Liam Jacobs, former DA MP, will replace Kenny Kunene as a City of Johannesburg councillor after Kunene's resignation.
- Gayton McKenzie sees this deployment as valuable local government experience for Jacobs, who is the PA's mayoral candidate for Tshwane.
- McKenzie maintains Kunene's innocence amid the controversy and will appoint a firm to investigate the matter.
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US pushback on BEE clouds SA trade deal, says DG
- Zane Dangor warned there's no guarantee of an advantageous trade deal with the US by 1 August due to demands around domestic policies like BEE.
- The US rejected SA's initial 'signed deal' as 'not ambitious enough', and talks are ongoing under a nondisclosure agreement.
- Dangor expressed concern that the US is 'demanding curtailment of sovereignty' regarding domestic policy to secure the trade deal.
Australia v Lions controversy: Rassie weighs in on 'touch-and-go' clean-out
- Rassie Erasmus acknowledges the high emotions surrounding the controversial referee decision in the Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test, which led to the Lions' series-clinching try.
- Erasmus states that World Rugby has ruled on the decision, and it must be accepted, despite understanding the disappointment from the Australian side.
- The Springboks have minor injury concerns with Cheslin Kolbe and Canan Moodie, but Erasmus expects them to be fit for the upcoming Tests against Australia in mid-August.
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