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News24
a day ago
- Business
- News24
SA reacts to teen's actuary degree; Matlala's wife in custody: Top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. 'Please delete, worried my mother will see': SA reacts to 17-year-old's actuary degree Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli, at 17, earned an actuarial science degree from the University of Pretoria, becoming the first graduate in her family. Ntuli's achievement sparked widespread admiration and humour on social media, with users reflecting on their own experiences at 17. Her story is celebrated as an inspiring example of perseverance, brilliance and belief in one's potential. READ MORE SAPS/Supplied Olorato Mongale: KZN mother released amid allegations of tipping off wanted son Philangenkosi Makhanya, wanted for the murder of Olorato Mongale, was killed in a police shootout after allegedly being tipped off by his mother. Makhanya was linked to multiple kidnapping cases and found with numerous IDs and cellphones, suggesting a wider criminal network. Police are investigating Makhanya's associates and the source of the IDs and cellphones, while also searching for another suspect believed to have fled to Zimbabwe. Lisalee Solomons/News24 'She did not want to see me': Kelly Smith refuses to say goodbye to mom after sentencing Racquel "Kelly" Smith refused to see her mother, Amanda Smith-Daniels, after receiving a life sentence for kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin. Amanda Smith-Daniels plans to legally adopt Smith's two other children and provide them with stability and love in the Northern Cape. Smith-Daniels expressed her belief that Joshlin is still alive and will be found, while also thanking the community and authorities for their work on the case. READ MORE Picture: Thahasello Mphatsoe/Graphic: Sharlene Rood/News24 'Cat' Matlala's wife appears in court, remanded in custody until next week Tsakani Matlala was arrested and charged in connection with the 2023 attempted hit on Tebogo Thobejane. She appeared in court alongside her husband, Vusimusi Matlala, and their case was postponed for bail applications. The other two accused in the case are also linked to a separate murder and will have their case transferred to the High Court. READ MORE Supplied/Absa Absa names new leaders for its retail and business banking units Absa has appointed Christine Wu and Geoffrey Lee as interim co-CEOs of personal and private banking and Faisal Mkhize as CEO of business banking, effective 2 June. This follows Absa's December announcement to restructure its South African retail banking operations, reversing changes made under former CEO Arrie Rautenbach. The announcement comes shortly after Absa named Kenny Fihla as its new CEO, with Charles Russon remaining interim CEO until Fihla's arrival on 17 June. 'We're not here to entertain': Sharks boss Plumtree prepared to win 'ugly' Sharks coach John Plumtree is unconcerned with the aesthetics of his team's play as long as they secure a win in their URC quarter-final against Munster. Plumtree emphasises the importance of winning, even if it means playing "ugly", and focuses on key aspects like set pieces and defence rather than prioritising high scores. The Sharks will field a star-studded lineup, including 12 Springboks, for the crucial match against Munster, with Plumtree highlighting the benefit of having key players available. Durban's Metro FM Awards hosting in limbo as talks for R30 million bid 'still under way' Metro FM says negotiations are ongoing regarding the host of the next Metro FM Music Awards. The eThekwini municipality reportedly earmarked R30 million over three years to host the awards. This comes after KZN withdrew from hosting the 2023 South African Music Awards.
News24
a day ago
- General
- News24
Main suspect killed, two on the run in Olorato Mongale's murder case
Yet again, the KZN SAPS have made a breakthrough into a high-profile case. Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi's team has clamped down on the three identified suspects in the murder case of Rhodes Journalism graduate and Wits student, Olorato Mongale, just under a week after her body was found dumped in Lombardy West. While the country slept on Thursday, 29 June, to celebrate one of the suspects' parents being apprehended after the mother tipped her son off, they woke up to the news of the main suspect, Philangenkosi Sbongokuhle Makhanya, being fatally shot by the police in Durban. Read more | Olorato Mongale's family struggles to come to terms with her tragic death - 'Our worst fears came true' In the early hours of the morning, SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe announced a takedown operation. Philangenkosi fled back to Durban, where he's from, and sought refuge at a residential complex in Amanzimtoti. This, while the other two suspects, Bongani Mthimkhulu and Fezile Ngubane, are still on the run. At the flat, he was found with 20 cellphones and 28 ID cards. Together with Bongani, Philangenkosi was out on bail granted in April in a case they were accused of armed robbery and kidnapping of a woman in Brakpan. The three are believed to have premeditated and jointly executed the murder of Olorato under the pretense of a romantic pursuit. The 30-year-old woman was lured to her death with a date she thought she was going to have with a man she had met at a mall, who picked her up from her residential complex in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Sunday, 25 June. Upon investigations, the police found that she had been driven to Alexandra, then to Kew, and finally to Lombardy West, where her body was dumped on the road, alarming the neighbourhood. Read more | Family of Mpumalanga woman axed by baby daddy over Sassa card speaks out Investigations also revealed that the white VW Polo, which was used in the crime, was fitted with fake registration plates and that there is a bigger mall syndicate targeting women. The vehicle was first traced down to a panelbeater shop in Phoenix, Durban which led them to the owner, Philangenkosi's father. Meanwhile, the Mongale family is still reeling from their rainbow baby. Olorato was honoured at a memorial service in Bloemfontein on Thursday, where heartfelt tributes were paid in celebration of her life. All these breakthroughs have been commended by the country at large.
The Herald
4 days ago
- The Herald
Three dead and at least a dozen injured after bus plunges off bridge
Three people died and at least 12 were injured when a bus plunged off a bridge in Tongaat, north of Durban on Tuesday. Reaction Unit South Africa said emergency workers were at the scene of the crash. The bus was travelling on Gopalall Hurbans Road when it veered off the road, crashed through safety barriers and landed about 25m below the bridge. Two men and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene and at least 12 people sustained moderate to severe injuries. It cannot yet be confirmed if there are further entrapments under the bus. KZN transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said a Road Traffic Inspectorate team redirected traffic as emergency teams extracted a victim from the wreckage. Duma said most roads in the area were affected during the recovery process.
News24
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Sweet Guluva on success, humility and privacy - ‘You need your family just to be also grounded'
He might be R2 million richer, but he'll never forget his humble roots. Akhonamathemba Zwane, affectionately known as Sweet Guluva to his beloved fanbase across the country, is still riding the high of his Big Brother Mzansi season five win. Through it all, Sweet Guluva has never lost his faith and attributes his humility to his family and to God. 'I'm also accepting the fact that I'm a Godly person,' he tells TRUELOVE. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhonamathemba Zwane (@sweet_guluva) While Sweet Guluva is of the first of his family to experience the spotlight and highs and lows that come with fame, he reveals that they are the people who know him best and can attest to life-changing experiences. He explains, 'In life, they've been there before, so most of the situations they know better than I do. So maybe, with [handling money], they know vele... 'This is how you handle this, this is how you stay humble, this is what you do'. So, you need your family just to be also grounded and also just reconnect.' From MCing high-profile events like the Durban Music Festival and returning to his roots in the small KzwaZulu-Natal town of Nquthu engaging, entertaining and inspiring thousands of school kids with All Gold's youth empowerment school tour to testing his diski skills with the Broscape Championship with Dove Men, the 23-year-old's star is still shining bright. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhonamathemba Zwane (@sweet_guluva) Since being a part of major brands and inspiring campaigns, some might believe Sweet Guluva may feel a sense of responsibility especially to the youth in his hometown. However, he explains, 'I don't see it as a responsibility. People follow what they feel is genuine and real. That's what truly connects.' READ MORE | From trumpeting These Streets to Horns in the Sun: Mi Casa's Mo-T's everlasting hits Sweet Guluva's newfound fame hasn't come without it's hardships and devastating losses that life unexpectedly throws our way. Towards the beginning of May 2025, the young star issued a statement through his team confirming the loss of his sister, Lwazi Zwane. Sweet Guluva describes the relationship he had with his sister to us as 'very tight', but he is also adamant about maintaining his privacy through such life events as well as with his relationship with fellow housemate Ashley Ogle, which he says is also 'very tight now.' While Sweet Guluva is cagey about any details around his love life and upcoming projects, he tells us to keep our eyes on his social media. 'All will be shared on social media if there's anything, but for now we're still trying,' he says.
IOL News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Khoisan community seeks recognition and unity at KwaZulu-Natal's Interfaith Provincial Prayer Day
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Thami Ntuli, Leader Barbara Jensol, the High Commissioner at Griqua Aboriginal Nation Rosemary Rodriguez, Senior Chief Damons of the Aboriginal Khoi and San Nation, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula at the Interfaith Provincial Prayer Day held at the Durban Exhibition Centre in Durban. Image: Supplied The Khoisan group, some based in Durban, embraced the Interfaith Provincial Prayer Day held at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Friday to highlight the recognition of the Khoi and San people. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli presided over the prayer day, which was held to pray for the eradication of social ills that plague the province. The prayer day was held under the theme, KZN Spiritual Leaders United In Building KZN To Inspire New Hope. Ntuli sstated that the provincial prayer challenged the faith-based leaders to build a KZN where hope is restored, where communities are healed, and where every person is allowed to thrive. Ntuli said this important gathering of faith-based leaders is a call to prayer, reflection, and unity. It aims to bring together all sectors of society to seek divine intervention and spiritual renewal as the province continues its journey of rebuilding socially, economically, and morally. Rosemary Rodriguez, the High Commissioner at Griqua Aboriginal Nation, said they felt honoured to be part of the prayer session. Rodriguez said the prayer centred on praying for crime, with some religious leaders calling for the restoration of family values and society. She pointed out that the breakdown of family values has taken its toll on communities, adding that some religious leaders believed that they were disrespected by politicians and that prayer without action means nothing.
