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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Sasol Westville packs Nelson Mandela Day hampers
THE Sasol Westville office celebrated International Mandela Day on Thursday, July 17, by packing and distributing nutritious hampers to vulnerable groups, particularly those affected by the withdrawal of international NGO funding. Sasol employees and those from the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref), as well as from the eThekwini Department of Social Development (DSD), which partnered with the chemicals and energy company for the initiative, spent 67 minutes preparing the hampers which were distributed to two KwaMashu-based NGOs, including the elderly home KwaMashu Christian Care Society. The acting head of department at DSD, Maphili Mhlongo, said the department supports and appreciates the initiative, which is a result of contributions made by Sasol employees. 'We really appreciate this partnership as the department of Social Development, which works with the vulnerable members of our communities. This gesture will mean a lot to people who will sleep with smiles on their faces,' said Mhlongo. Also read: Westville cops caution elderly about fraud on Nelson Mandela Day The partnership between DSD and Sasol started in 2024. DSD Chief Director of the eThekwini cluster, Fezile Luthuli, said the hampers were not only about their contents but also about how they make the recipients feel. 'We really appreciate and support this initiative and we are really looking forward to this partnership which we wish to see grow where we can easily call for emergency help for the communities we work with,' said Luthuli, who also applauded the two Sasol Westville employees who have contributed towards Nelson Mandela Day initiatives for the past 10 years. The two Sasol employees have been donating from their pockets towards Nelson Mandela Day initiatives for the past 10 years. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Sasol in Sasolburg celebrates International Mandela Day
SASOLBURG – Honouring the legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, Sasol mobilised employees around the world on Thursday, July 17, to give their time, talents and resources to personally contribute to International Mandela Day through the company's internal social impact programme, Sasol for Good. In Sasolburg more than 200 volunteers from Sasol's Sasolburg and Natref Operations as well as Mining participated in the drive themed 'Bridging the Gap, Nourishing Communities' and packed 1 028 boxes, each filled with red speckled beans, split peas, tinned fish, soya mince, maize meal, samp, rice, tea, tea creamer, soup powder, vitadrink, immunomeal, brown sugar and cooking oil. The packed boxes were distributed to more than 25 NPOs that serve people living with disabilities, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as well as shelters operating in Metsimaholo and Ngwathe local municipalities. Sasol's Regional Operations and Assets Services also handed over food, clothing and items donated by employees to the Youth Care Centres for boys and girls in Sasolburg. This year marks 10 years of Sasol for Good. To date, over 170 organisations have benefited from the generosity of Sasol employees, who have collectively donated more than R7 million over the past decade. Sasol has matched these contributions with an additional R6 million, resulting in a total of R13 million directed to non-profit organisations over the past 10 years. To harness the growing momentum of community centred goodwill, Sasol introduced five days or 40 hours of paid employee volunteer leave in 2016 – designed to capitalise on this spirit of doing good. The Sasol for Good initiative continues to empower employees to contribute their time, skills and in-kind support to causes aligned with their personal values. While Sasol evolved over the past decade, the company's commitment to philanthropy endures, particularly through initiatives such as annual International Nelson Mandela Day. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
5 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Embattled Police Minister Mchunu says he is ready to tell his side on corruption allegations
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says he's ready to respond to serious allegations made by KZN's top cop. Image: Henk Kruger/Independent Newspapers Under-fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who was recently placed on special leave, said he is patiently waiting to share his side of the story before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry following serious allegations of corruption made against him. The allegations were raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who implicated Mchunu in misconduct alongside others. 'Those allegations were not only against me,' Mchunu said. 'They were against a range of other departments, and I would also say the justice system as a whole in the country, as he said it there.' He was speaking on the sidelines of the ANC Musa Dladla region's International Mandela Day celebration in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. This was Mchunu's first public appearance since being placed on leave. Mchunu emphasised the importance of fairness and due process, saying he is ready to testify. 'In South Africa, we will always treasure and insist that you hear one side, and after you've heard one side, you then hear the other side,' he said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'The day one person stands on a podium and says, 'I suspect so-and-so of wrongdoing,' then says, 'I've investigated,' then says, 'I've found something wrong,' and prosecutes, and at the same time sits as a magistrate and a judge - that will be the end of South Africa,' Mchunu said. 'It will crush and destroy the dream that all of us have had for years, struggling for justice in this country.' He said that justice means hearing both sides, regardless of how serious the allegations are. Mchunu expressed his willingness to cooperate with the inquiry. 'I'm sitting here, waiting for the commission,' he said. 'I believe that the president thought things through very well, and I support that.' 'Everything has its own time. There was a time of allegations - now it's time for those accused, like me, to tell their side of the story. We are ready. I am ready to respond to the allegations.' In explosive allegations, Mkhwanazi accused Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, the deputy national commissioner for crime detection, who has also been placed on leave, of colluding with Brown Mogotsi, an information dealer from the North West, and Mchunu, in an alleged plot to disband the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team that has been at the centre of recent law enforcement efforts. According to Mkhwanazi, Mchunu disbanded the unit in March, effectively withdrawing 121 active dockets, many of which were linked to politically motivated killings. He presented WhatsApp messages, South African Police Service (SAPS) documents, and cellphone records, alleging a coordinated effort to dismantle the unit. Mchunu, in a letter dated December 2024 to National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, claimed the unit had 'outlived its usefulness.' In response to the mounting scandal, Ramaphosa established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe the allegations and placed Mchunu on special leave. On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Gwede Mantashe, the current Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, as the acting Minister of Police, effectively immediately. Mantashe will oversee police matters while retaining his existing portfolio in mineral and petroleum resources. Professor Firoz Cachalia, who has served in various educational roles, is set to succeed Mantashe at the helm of police leadership in August, following his retirement from the University of the Witwatersrand at the end of this month. On Wednesday, IOL News reported that Ramaphosa pushed back against growing calls for him to fire Mchunu following explosive allegations by Mkhwanazi, saying it would be unfair and set a dangerous precedent. Speaking at the Presidency's budget vote for the 2025/2026 financial year, Ramaphosa stressed the importance of due processes. 'Some have said that I should take immediate punitive steps against the Minister based on untested allegations,' he said. 'Not only would this be unfair, but it would create a dangerous precedent.' Ramaphosa said it is important that the facts be established through a thorough and independent process to ensure accountability and restore public confidence in law enforcement. He insisted that the commission should be allowed to do its work without interference. 'Some people have resurrected the tired line that the commissions and panels that we have established have not produced any meaningful results.' 'This view is wrong. It is not borne out by evidence,' Ramaphosa added. Meanwhile, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has taken to the streets in protest after President Cyril Ramaphosa failed to meet its demand to resign by 9am on Friday. The party had issued a formal letter of demand earlier in the week, calling for Ramaphosa to step down. In the letter, seen by IOL News, the MK Party argued that the president's appointment of Cachalia as acting minister of police was unconstitutional, as Cachalia is neither a member of the Cabinet nor the National Assembly. 'Should Ramaphosa fail to heed this call, the MK Party will pursue a range of lawful and peaceful actions, including constitutional litigation, a motion of no confidence in Parliament, and rolling mass action nationwide,' said MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela. MK Party supporters are marching in the Union Buildings in Pretoria in support of Mkhwanazi, also calling for the immediate removal of Mchunu. They are joined by members of Defend South Africa and allied civic groups, who are also demanding Ramaphosa's immediate resignation. IOL Politics
eNCA
5 days ago
- General
- eNCA
World unites to honour Madiba's legacy
JOHANNESBURG - It's International Mandela Day. Around the world, people are giving their time, energy, and care to uplift communities in honour of the icon. From handing out food parcels and blankets, to fixing up orphanages and getting kids active through sports — it's all in the spirit of Madiba's legacy. eNCA's Masego Rahlaga is in Soweto.
