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News24
23-07-2025
- Politics
- News24
Kunene set to step down amid probe; US Bill targets SA: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day. Graphic: Sharlene Rood/News24 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. Papi Morake/Gallo Images 'My life's been turned upside down': Claims of unpaid salaries, student neglect at Educor - INTEC College and Damelin, both owned by Educor, face accusations of poor service, inaccessible portals, delayed feedback, unpaid salaries, and systemic mismanagement, leaving students and staff in limbo. - The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is investigating Damelin's accredited programmes due to ongoing complaints, while INTEC College students report issues like missing assignment marks and lack of communication. - Staff members allege unpaid salaries, with one INTEC College employee of 26 years struggling to make ends meet, while Educor has not responded to media queries regarding the allegations. Two Oceans Marathon drama: Chair steps down as new board looks to steady the ship - Leadership changes, including the resignation of the chairperson, have created uncertainty for the Two Oceans Marathon. - The City of Cape Town severed ties with the event due to permit breaches regarding the number of participants in the last race. - The new board is focused on rebuilding trust with the City and the running community, and will appoint an event management company to help organise future races. Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Die Burger Kunene will be asked to step down as MMC amid probe - PA president Gayton McKenzie - The Patriotic Alliance (PA) will investigate Kenny Kunene's presence at the home of Katiso "KT" Molefe, who is accused of orchestrating a murder. - PA president Gayton McKenzie will ask Kunene to step down as Johannesburg Transport MMC and take a one-month break from politics during the investigation. - Kunene claims he was at Molefe's home accompanying a journalist for an interview and denies any relationship with Molefe. SA 'sided with communists and terrorists', says US congressman pushing sanctions bill - US Congressman Ronny Jackson is pushing a bill to review US-South Africa ties and potentially sanction SA officials aligned with US adversaries. - The bill is motivated by South Africa's relationships with countries like China, Russia, and Iran, as well as its stance on issues like the Israel-ICJ case. - The legislation's progress is uncertain, with lawmakers currently in recess until September, and tensions between the US and South Africa remain escalated. Getty Images/Zolnierek New labour proposals: Double retrenchment pay, relaxed rules for firing - The Department of Employment and Labour has proposed over 60 amendments to labour laws, including enhanced protection for gig workers and increased retrenchment payments. - Unions have expressed concerns about some of the proposals, such as the non-recognition of bargaining agreements for new businesses and the narrow definition of unfair labour practices. - The proposed amendments are in the final drafting stage for Cabinet approval and will be subject to public comment and parliamentary approval before becoming law, with some expecting passage no earlier than 2029. Anton Geyser/Gallo Images Rassie trims Boks for Rugby Championship: No Faf, newbies make their mark - The Springboks have announced a 37-man squad for their initial 2025 Rugby Championship matches against Australia, with notable omissions like Faf de Klerk and Lukhanyo Am. - Coach Rassie Erasmus has invited three Junior Boks (Bathobele Hlekani, Cheswill Jooste, and Haashim Pead) to a two-week training camp ahead of the tournament. - The squad includes a mix of experienced players and newer faces, with Erasmus emphasising the importance of squad depth and versatility for the competition. Test track — the new 4WD Renault Duster handled this Grade 1 4x4 jeep track pretty well. Just how far off-road will the new Renault Duster 4WD take you? Far… but not all the way - The new Renault Duster 1.2T 6MT 4WD MHEV boasts a muscular design and stylish interior, offering a comfortable ride on various terrains. - The reviewer noted some drawbacks, including a notchy gearbox, jerky power delivery, and road-biased tyres, limiting its capabilities on challenging 4x4 tracks. - Despite its limitations, the Duster is considered a well-priced and fuel-efficient option in the medium-sized SUV segment, suitable for most adventures.
News24
23-07-2025
- General
- News24
‘My life's been turned upside down': Claims of unpaid salaries, student neglect at Educor
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News24
22-07-2025
- General
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R135m school project crumbles as Joburg chief whip faces ‘construction mafia' allegations
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