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Mabuyane's 34-day leave irks locals, as death toll reaches 100 after deadly floods
- Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has taken 34 days of leave for 'family commitments' while the province mourns 100 flood victims.
- Finance MEC Mlungisi Mvoko has been sworn in as acting premier as search-and-recovery operations continue in Mthatha.
- Mabuyane's leave has sparked mixed reactions from locals, with some questioning the timing given the recent deadly floods.
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Soldiers accused of killing Hawks officer charged with 2 other murders
- Twelve SANDF members appeared in court for the 2023 murder of Hawks officer Lieutenant Colonel Ngwako Frans Mathipa.
- The accused face additional charges of murder, kidnapping, theft, fraud, and obstruction of justice.
The case was postponed to 1 July for a bail application, which the State will oppose.
DERAILED | Former Prasa bosses control companies banking millions from R7.5bn tender heyday
- Former Prasa executives are directors in companies like Armtech, KNPC, and TMHA, accused of defrauding Prasa of millions through inflated prices and substandard work.
- A forensic report revealed that these entities overcharged Prasa by as much as 2000%, with some delivering faulty work or billing for work not done.
- Despite Prasa paying billions to these contractors, the refurbished trains are often discarded and left to rot in depots.
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amaBhungane | Lottery jackpot: Mashatile's family tied to new multibillion-rand operator deal
- Deputy President Paul Mashatile's sister-in-law, Khumo Bogatsu, co-owns Bellamont Gaming, a shareholder of Sizekhaya Holdings, which won the fourth national lottery licence.
- The awarding of the lottery licence to Sizekhaya has raised concerns about political interference due to Bogatsu's relationship with Mashatile and businessman Moses Tembe's close ties to the deputy president.
- Sizekhaya and Mashatile's office deny any political influence in the awarding of the licence, stating that the process was compliant with the Lotteries Act and that Mashatile did not participate in the decision.
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Flying blind: Airlines hit by failing navigation systems and poor airport upkeep
- Airlines are concerned about the lack of infrastructure maintenance at South African airports, with some equipment not fully functional since the pandemic.
- ACSA says it has earmarked over R21 billion for capital investment into airports by 2027/28, with some refurbishment projects already under way.
- Delays and increasing costs are also attributed to standard departure operating systems not being fully operational by the Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS).
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Orlando Pirates announce former Moroccan international as new head coach
- Orlando Pirates have appointed Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach, replacing Jose Riveiro.
- Ouaddou, a former Morocco international with 68 caps, brings extensive playing and tactical experience.
- He will be assisted by Mandla Ncikazi, Rayaan Jacobs, Helmi Gueldich, and Tyron Damons, with pre-season starting on 27 June.
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