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News24
25-05-2025
- Politics
- News24
What's in City Press: Behind the scenes of Cyril's White House visit
SA's visit to the White House: Where was Mcebisi Jonas? SA's newly appointed special envoy to the US, Mcebisi Jonas, was conspicuously absent during President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the White House earlier this week. We're gambling our money away, even social grants More and more residents in SA, including the poor who receive social grants, are turning to online gambling and sports betting. SARS wants MaMkhize's bodyguard to testify at tax inquiry More woes are piling up for troubled businesswoman Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize, with the revenue collector now dragging one of her closest associates to give evidence against her at the ongoing inquiry into her unpaid taxes. The day Ramaphosa's spine of an eel served SA well Contrary to what critics might say, President Cyril Ramaphosa did well to visit the White House and did well to control his temper even under the most extreme provocation, writes Mondli Makhanya Speaker blows R6.5m on two luxury cars Limpopo legislature speaker Makoma Makhurupetje has allegedly spent more than R6 million of taxpayers' money in under seven months on two expensive luxury cars. Pupil crashes teacher's car after taking it for a joyride The vehicle of a teacher from Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape was severely damaged after one of the Grade 11 pupils, who were supposed to wash it, drove it through the town without her permission and ended up in a water canal. With only a week left before the current lottery operating licence expires, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau is expected to announce the Sizekhaya Consortium as the new lotto operator to replace Ithuba. Matjhabeng EPWP scandal: 'Politically connected' score R65k salaries while youth are shut out Allegations of rampant abuse of the expanded public works programme (EPWP) have rocked the Free State's Matjhabeng Local Municipality, with claims that politically connected individuals are earning more than R60 000 a month under a programme meant to lift unemployed and low-income South Africans out of poverty. PSL refutes MaMkhize's claims that Royal AM were unfairly expelled The PSL has rejected beleaguered businesswoman Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize's proposition that her club, Royal AM's expulsion from the league was procedurally unfair. Internet-famous 'doctor Mattew' demands R2m for unlawful arrest Controversial social media content creator, Matthew Lani, who was once an admired, famous 'young doctor' on TikTok, is demanding R2 million from the police minister for unlawful arrest. Court-ordered intervention in FS collapses amid council defiance and political obstruction. Efforts to place the Matjhabeng Local Municipality under administration, as ordered by the Free State High Court, have been derailed as internal political resistance and procedural issues stall the introduction of a provincial intervention team. Military veterans department is a 'playground for those who can't find jobs elsewhere' The department of military veterans is riddled with ANC appointments and the offspring of generals who cannot find work elsewhere. This is set out in a letter the SA National Military Veterans Association sent to Parliament's joint standing committee on defence. DA has a go at Johann Rupert over crime comments Senior DA officials have responded after business magnate Johann Rupert's statement at the White House that John Steenhuisen's party is struggling to get the murder rate on the Cape Flats under control. Ramaphosa's team discusses easing BEE barriers to entry for US companies President Cyril Ramaphosa, ahead of his departure for the US last week, asked Solly Malatsi, the minister of communication and digital technology, to expedite a policy guideline that could open the doors for Elon Musk's Starlink in SA. SA soldiers in DRC told to surrender weapons in Rwanda A soldier without a weapon is nothing more than a target. This is the sentiment expressed by SA troops stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), waiting for buses to evacuate them from the conflict-stricken region. BEE group, unions accuse Chinese mining company of acting in 'bad faith' Black empowerment group, the Kopanang Empowerment Company (KEC), is crying foul, alleging that its Chinese partner, Heaven-Sent SA Sunshine Investment Company, has gone behind its back and negotiated the sale of Kopanang Mine to China Africa Precious Metals (CAPM). Banyana coach Des Ellis is working without a contract - source Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is allegedly working without a contract. A source told City Press that Ellis's contract expired in July 2022, at the last CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco. SA's delegation to Washington DC was initially caught off guard by President Donald Trump's request to invite golf legends, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, to join the country's delegation to the White House this week. 'Your p*** too' – then former Griquas star pummeled assistant coach Fists and crude insults flew on Monday afternoon between two rugby team coaches during a practice session at the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. Kaizer Chiefs will start another campaign outside the lineup of the season-opening MTN8 tournament after they finished outside the top eight for the second time in a row. A high-stakes drama is unfolding in the ABC Motsepe League as accusations of fraud threaten to derail Highlands Park's promotion ambitions. Brothers Udeme Okon and Ime Okon have endured mixed fortunes in sport this season. While Udeme is basking in glory after helping Team SA to a 4x400m gold medal at the recent World Athletics Relays, his elder brother Ime's SuperSport United has struggled throughout the PSL campaign. Although there is nothing wrong with lodging protests, waiting until the last minute raises eyebrows.
News24
25-05-2025
- News24
Pupil crashes teacher's car after taking it for a joyride
Pupils were meant to wash the car as part of a fundraising event. The vehicle's radiator and gearbox were severely damaged. Police refused to open a case of theft but are pursuing other charges. The vehicle of a teacher from Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape was severely damaged after Grade 11 pupils, who were supposed to wash it, drove it through the town without her permission and ended up in a water canal. El-Zané du Plessis, a foundation phase teacher at a combined school in the town, said the pupils were meant to wash her Volkswagen T-Cross for a fundraising project at the school last week. Instead, the troublemakers took it for a drive around the town. She bought her car at the end of 2022. 'The school had a sports day, and various grades came up with plans to raise funds. For example, one grade sold cookies, while the Grade 11s decided to wash the teachers' cars.' I don't really like the idea as I'm afraid the kids might scratch your car or mess around with your things, but I eventually agreed after they pleaded with me. They were too busy on Thursday, so I let them wash my car on Friday. El-Zané du Plessis 'That morning, I unlocked my car for them and left the key with them because I was worried the car might lock automatically while they were cleaning it. After break, one of the children called me and I thought they were going to boast about how clean my car was.' When I got to where my car was supposed to be, a child was sitting there and told me he had gone to store buckets and rags, but drove into a canal because he had swerved to avoid a dog. El-Zané du Plessis Du Plessis and a colleague rushed to the scene of the crash, where a mother with her child told her the pupil had been driving at an 'incredible speed' and had almost hit her before landing in the canal. Supplied The vehicle's radiator, gearbox and chassis suffered severe damage, and a part of the engine also broke off. 'One would think the students wouldn't dare even start your car, let alone drive it around,' said Du Plessis. 'Initially, there were three kids in the car, but one became so terrified that he asked to get out. 'The boy driving had allegedly [the previous day] taken another teacher's car and driven through the town. Although she gave him a stern talking-to, he just went and did it again.' When confronting the boy, Du Plessis claimed he didn't even apologise. He told me both his parents are unemployed, so I could just sue him, and I would get R20 per month. He was unbelievably arrogant. El-Zané du Plessis Du Plessis said some people asked how she could have given her car keys to children. 'No sensible child would take a teacher's car and drive it around. They've lost their minds,' she said. She was also disappointed with her union, the SA Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu), which allegedly refused to support her in the matter, as well as with the police, who refused to open a case of theft. Police spokesperson Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said that the police were instead investigating a case under the National Road Traffic Act, which involves the use of a vehicle without the owner's consent. More charges may be added later. Paul Sauer, chief executive of Sadtu, stated that the union could take criminal action against children, but would support its member should she be dissatisfied with the employer's disciplinary process. 'The disciplining of schoolchildren will occur within the school's code of conduct,' he said. In the meantime, Du Plessis has obtained private legal representation. Geoffrey van der Merwe, spokesperson for the department of education in the Northern Cape, said the department was aware of the incident and it was being investigated.
24-05-2025
Manhunt underway after shooting leaves three dead in Khayelitsha
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is on search for suspects who fatally shot three men in Khayelitsha on Friday, 23 May 2025. Police discovered the bodies of the three men with gunshot wounds in Mbesa Crescent, Site B in Khayelitsha. The suspects fled the scene and remain at large. 'While the exact motive remains unclear, investigators are exploring the possibility that the incident may have been a targeted hit,' read the police statement. The police urges anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111. An unknown woman was found dead on Bear Road in Waterloo, KZN on Saturday, 24 May 2025. A passerby contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) and informed them about a woman struggling to breathe on the road. Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead. In other related news, two suspects were sentenced to 23 years in prison for the murder and robbery of a 60-year-old Jan Kempdorp farmer. The court sentenced the suspects to 18 years for murder and five years for robbery. The suspects severely assaulted Renier Adrian Jooste, leaving him with a stab wound in the chest. The police statement read, 'The accused fled with valuables including bankcards, cell phones, electrical tools and alcoholic beverages of the deceased.' A multi-disciplinary team including SAPS Provincial Organized Crime with the assistance of the K9 unit and the SAPS Crime Scene Management centre arrested the three men on a chicken farm near Jan Kempdorp. Two siblings murdered a community member at Maeteletja Village, Limpopo. The Lephalale Regional Court found them guilty of murder. According to a police statement, the two brothers assaulted a 27-year-old man to death using rocks in June 2023. 'The attack was unprovoked and carried out with extreme brutality, ultimately leading to the victim's death. The court noted the absence of any remorse on the part of the accused,' said the police. The court sentenced Solomon Ramai (26) to life imprisonment and his brother Vincent Ramai (19) to 20 years in prison. Ramai received a lower sentence due to the provisions of the Child Justice Act since he was a minor at the time of the incident. Do you think that the shooting of the three men in Khayelitsha was a coincidence or there's more to the story? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
