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IOL News
13-05-2025
- IOL News
No more freeloading from the RAF, it's not a lottery, warns the Deputy Transport Minister Hlengwa
Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa. Image: Doctor Ngcobo/ Independent Newspapers OPPORTUNISTS looking to freeload from the Road Accident Fund with tall stories of misfortune or deliberately harm themselves to secure pay days must refrain from such activities. That was warning sounded by Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa to those who planned to perpetrate acts of fraud to benefit unfairly and drain the RAF of resources that could benefit deserving claims. Hlengwa made those utterances about fraudsters trying to hit the jackpot with their fictitious claims at the launch of the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign in Durban on Sunday. The RAF's Snegugu Mavundla said that the entity was beset with constant fraudulent claims, which triggered the Minister's reaction. Mavundla said that at times, they were unable to help members of the public because there were people who lie and cheat, or plan to throw themselves in front of moving vehicles because they know they will get millions of rands in return. However, the RAF was now in a position to side-step such claims because there were many steps to go through before a supposed road crash victim gets their hands on money they thought they would get. In response, Hlengwa told those harbouring hopes of getting hurt in road incidents that, 'there is no money and National Treasury says they were only collecting R2,17 from every litre of petrol or diesel at the pumps and had to give money to the RAF, besides it's one of the things increasing the cost of living in South Africa'. 'Go look for other ways to get money because soon we will close the R2,17 per litre tap.' He said because of the exorbitant amounts collected from the RAF, he and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy have agreed and have written a draft bill, which they will take to Parliament, which will then reduce the amount payable to people. Hlengwa said the RAF is not the lotto. 'It serves as government intervention for those who cannot help themselves. Therefore, we curse this abuse of the RAF,' Hlengwa said. Hlengwa also expressed concern over road safety in South Africa. 'Let us not speed on the roads,' Hlengwa said. 'We encourage having a second driver for long distances so there is rest every 200km, every two hours because another thing the RTMC and the department realised when releasing statistics is that driver exhaustion behind the wheel has a big impact in causing crashes.' He added: 'I want to, therefore, indicate that it is of critical importance that we do the right things, have the right driver behind the steering wheel, and ensure the roadworthiness of our vehicles on the road. When you are a driver, you don't just drive your own vehicle, you drive the entire ecosystem, you drive all vehicles around you. It forces you to be observant.' [email protected] DAILY NEWS
IOL News
13-05-2025
- IOL News
The RAF is not a lottery, says Deputy Transport Minister Hlengwa
Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa. Image: Doctor Ngcobo/ Independent Newspapers Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa has sent a message to those trying to defraud the Road Accident Fund (RAF), saying it is not a lottery jackpot. Hlengwa made these comments launching the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign in Durban on Sunday. The RAF's Snegugu Mavundla, who said fraud was a challenge within the government agency, sparked the Minister's reaction. Mavundla said that at times, they cannot help the public because there are people who lie, plan or throw themselves in front of moving vehicles because they know they will get millions of rands. However, now the RAF can avoid this because there are many steps to go through before the road crash victim gets the money they thought they would get. Reacting, Hlengwa told those budgeting on getting hurt in road incidents that, 'there is no money and National Treasury says since we are collecting R2,17 a litre of petrol or diesel at the pumps and then giving the RAF, it's one of the things increasing the cost of living in South Africa'. 'Go look for other ways to get money because soon we will close the R2,17 per litre tap.' He said because of the exorbitant amounts collected from the RAF, he and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy have agreed and have written a draft bill, which they will take to Parliament, which will reduce the amount payable to people. Hlengwa said the RAF is not the lotto. 'It serves as government intervention for those who cannot help themselves. Therefore, we curse this abuse of the RAF,' Hlengwa said. Meanwhile, Hlengwa also expressed concern over road safety in South Africa. 'Let us not speed on the roads,' Hlengwa said. 'We encourage having a second driver for long distances so there is rest every 200km, every two hours because another thing the RTMC and the department when releasing statistics is that exhaustion on the road behind the wheel has a big impact in causing crashes.' He added: 'I want to, therefore, indicate that it is of critical importance that we do the right things, have the right driver behind the steering wheel, and ensure the roadworthiness of our vehicles on the road. When you are a driver, you don't just drive your own vehicle, you drive the entire ecosystem, you drive all vehicles around you. It forces you to be observant.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
You can't blame Jack Della Maddalena for ruining the fight everyone wanted to see with his UFC 315 win
On the one hand, the musical champions thing that the UFC has going on in the wake of UFC 315 is kind of fun, so long as newly crowned welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena doesn't get any bright ideas of going up to challenge Dricus du Plessis. For as good as Islam Makhachev's been for the last decade, he's still trying to distinguish himself from his coach and mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, his sauna soulmate who has been attached at his hip for as long as there's been MMA coverage. Now that Della Maddalena has taken out Belal Muhammad to win the welterweight title, it seems that Islam is moving up to do what Nurmagomedov never did. That is, go win a title in a second weight class. If ever there was a moment for Islam to create his own legend, that time is now. Advertisement What is less clear after UFC 315 in Montreal on Saturday night is whether Makhachev will vacate his lightweight title as he goes in search of that history. We didn't get immediate clarification because UFC CEO Dana White didn't attend the post-fight press conference to provide it. Makhachev himself seems to think he can hold onto his 155-pound belt as he attempts to add another to the collection. That, of course, would diminish some of the other bold moves going on around him. UFC 315 was set up like a Week 17 in the NFL Wild Card picture. It was full of scenarios that would determine who'd be facing who, depending on the outcome. If Muhammad wins – Makhachev, Belal's bosom buddy, remains at lightweight and defends his title for the fifth time against Ilia Topuria. If Della Maddalena wins – Makhachev moves up to face JDM for the welterweight title now that his buddy is out of the way, and Topuria faces Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title. Advertisement We knew going into UFC 315 there would be many fates riding on the main event. Topuria, who vacated his own title at featherweight to move up and challenge Makhachev, has been waiting to find out if he'd get his wish. Oliveira, who has been a step removed in this wait-and-see matchmaking food chain, seemingly benefits the most, as he now (presumably) gets thrust into a some form of title shot against Topuria. He defaults into a big spot. Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan? He's like the little girl who got absorbed into the television set in 'Poltergeist.' You can hear his warbling cries for help but you can't see him. Not that any of what I just laid out is what the public at large wanted. Or at least not the vast majority. What fans want is a fight between Ilia and Islam, two of the best pound-for-pound champions going, each in the prime of their careers. That fight didn't have to be a pie-in-the-sky event. It was sitting right there for us to have. It was right freaking there. And who knows, maybe it still is. In a game where we are denied so much, optimism has a way of sprouting like a weed through the sidewalk. Advertisement Yet the danger in having an interested third party play so heavily into a title fight like Saturday night's is that big picture rooting interests get in the way of a masterful performance. Perhaps the focus should've been less on what's next and instead zeroed in on what's happening. Because what happened was that Giacomo Della Maddalena, as he was so regally referred to after White wrapped the belt around his waist, did to Muhammad what for a dozen fights nobody else could. That is, he made Muhammad fight on his terms. He shut down a dictator by becoming one. He let the world know that there are levels involved in earning a Picasso nose like his. Advertisement JDM lit Muhammad up in the first two rounds, staying on his front foot, moving forward, landing crisp shots and thwarting takedowns. By the end of the second round, the champ was — somewhat surprisingly — in a two-round deficit on the scorecards. What was more impressive is that Muhammad actually came to life. He turned into the pacesetting, level-changing human onslaught who dethroned Leon Edwards last year. He didn't stay holstered. He was actively turning the tables, especially in the fourth round, when he forced Della Maddalena into the deep waters. We didn't go without seeing Belal's best. Yet in the fifth, it was Della Maddalena who dug deep. He landed the bigger shots. He hurt and staggered Muhammad. He opened the champ's nose and split his lip, as if to paint a picture of what it's like to stand in front of him for five rounds. He wasn't going to be denied, and in the end he left no doubt. He won the fight clear and definitively, without controversy and/or regrets. Advertisement As he begins his run as the new 170-pound king, restoring Australia's status as a manufacturer of champions, he turned a neat trick. He made the idea of him defending that title against Makhachev feel like something more than a consolation prize. He made it feel like maybe Islam should be careful what he wishes for, as there's a buzzsaw now lying in wait. Now it seems like it might be JDM who destroys all of tomorrow's parties, if only because we were slow to understand he was the life of the party all along. Will the UFC make Makhachev jettison his lightweight belt? It's hard to imagine Topuria fighting Oliveira for anything other than the vacated title. But from the Della Maddalena perspective, none of it matters. He has his own thing he's protecting. And if Saturday night told us anything, it's that snatching it out of his hands might not be as easy as the UFC's most famous division jumper believes it to be.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- The Sun
Students caught vaping in school surau
A viral video clip showing four school students caught vaping at the school's surau area has received heavy criticism by the netizens. In response to the incident,SMK Darul Ehsan, Batu Caves has since taken to its Facebook page, stating that it will initiate disciplinary measures against the students involved. 'The surau is a sacred place for worship and must be respected by all members of the school community. 'This act not only defiles the sanctity of the house of Allah but also violates school regulations and relevant law,' it said. The school management also said that it will take appropriate disciplinary action against the students involved, in accordance with established guidelines. The management added that it will also enhance monitoring efforts and conduct awareness programs to ensure such incidents do not recur. In the one-minute 21 seconds clip, a group of four students in the school's purple sportswear were seen sharing an e-cigarette, passing it among them and even tried making smoke rings with vape. In March, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek warned that students who found vaping repeatedly in school will either get suspended for 14 days or even expelled. She said the disciplinary action reflects the firm stance taken by the ministry to curb the issue of vape use in schools, as stipulated in Circular Letter Number 17 of 2015, which prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes or vape on school premises.
Hype Malaysia
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
American R&B Singer Pink Sweat$ To Perform In KL This June; Ticketing Details Revealed
R&B powerhouse Pink Sweat$ is set to make his long-awaited return to Malaysia with a headline show in Kuala Lumpur! Renowned for his soulful vocals and heartfelt hits, like 'Honesty,' 'At My Worst,' and '17,' Pink Sweat$ captured the hearts of Malaysian fans during his performance at Good Vibes Weekender in 2022, where he surprised the crowd with a special duet alongside local rapper Bunga. This June, Pink Sweat$ returns to Kuala Lumpur with his signature mix of soul-stirring vocals and heartfelt storytelling, promising a night of pure musical magic you won't want to miss. The American singer, songwriter, and producer to fame with his breakout single 'Honesty' in 2018, captivating audiences with his minimalist production and emotional vulnerability. Pink Sweat$ is recognised not only for his signature soft vocals and heartfelt lyrics but also for his distinct fashion sense—often wearing pink, which became a core part of his identity and stage name. With a sound that breaks away from traditional R&B norms, he has made a name for himself in the music industry, winning fans over with his honest lyrics, calming melodies, and meaningful songs. Here's what we know so far about the upcoming concert: Pink Sweat$ Live in Kuala Lumpur Date: 5th June 2025 (Saturday) 5th June 2025 (Saturday) Time: 8pm 8pm Venue: ZEPP Kuala Lumpur ZEPP Kuala Lumpur Organisers: Good Vibes Presents, Future Sound Asia Good Vibes Presents, Future Sound Asia Ticketing: CAT 1/VIP Box for 8 pax (RM3,200), CAT2 (RM290), CAT 3 (RM260), CAT4 (RM230) This show is open to all ages; however, attendees under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Tickets go on sale at 11am on Monday, 5th May 2025 here. While we wait, lets check out Pink Sweat$' latest track, 'Scared In Love': Source: Instagram Nakhla Sabrina contributed to this article
