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The Herald
5 hours ago
- The Herald
Phone found in Meyiwa accused's cell prompted C-Max transfer: DCS
The department of correctional services (DCS) has dismissed allegations of maltreatment made by Fisokuhle Ntuli, one of five men on trial for the murder of Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa. Ntuli had accused officials at the C-Max high-security section of Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria of abusing him. DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Ntuli's claims were baseless and appeared to be part of a growing trend by inmates to manipulate the system and avoid accountability for their actions. Nxumalo said that during a search operation on July 8 led by national commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, Ntuli was found in possession of a mobile phone — an item strictly prohibited in correctional facilities. 'A security official, present during the search, questioned the inmate about the device, to which he admitted ownership and confirmed usage. The search was conducted in a professional and orderly manner, and at no point was the inmate subjected to torture or any form of ill-treatment. The offender fully complied with officials throughout the process,' he said. Nxumalo said the confiscated phone was handed over to the police for forensic downloading and further investigation. Based on the offender's conduct and associated risk profile, Nxumalo said he was reclassified and subsequently transferred to the C-Max facility, in line with existing correctional procedures. Nxumalo said the department had observed a recurring narrative where offenders resorted to false allegations in an attempt to evade disciplinary consequences or to secure transfers to other centres. 'Correctional services is governed by strict standard operating procedures and a clear legislative framework that promotes humane treatment, rehabilitation and secure custody. Being in possession of a mobile phone inside a correctional facility constitutes a serious violation. 'It is unacceptable for any offender to deflect blame by concocting stories in an attempt to escape consequences. Inmates are expected to respect the code of conduct and behave in a manner befitting their rehabilitation journey,' he said. Nxumalo said attempts to weaponise human rights discourse to shield oneself from the consequences of wrongdoing was not only dishonest but an insult to the principles of justice and fairness. 'Correctional services will not be deterred in its duty to ensure discipline, safety and the upholding of the rule of law within its facilities,' he said. TimesLIVE
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
South Africa's Ramaphosa Axes Education Minister
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ousted his Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, easing tensions within the governing alliance and clearing the path for the national budget to be approved. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
Unicef, World Bank join forces with South Africa for pandemic readiness
A mechanism set to support pandemic preparedness in low- and middle-income countries is set to be launched later this week. The Department of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), will officially launch the Pandemic Fund. As the project lead for this initiative, the Department of Health aims to strengthen South Africa's capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics. According to the joint statement, the launch, scheduled for Thursday in Pretoria, represents a significant milestone in global health security efforts. The Pandemic Fund, hosted by the World Bank, is a global financing mechanism that provides catalytic funding to support pandemic preparedness and response in low- and middle-income countries. 'South Africa's engagement through this project reinforces its leadership and commitment to advancing health system resilience,' the statement read. The launch will feature keynote remarks from national and international leaders, the unveiling of South Africa's Pandemic Fund implementation strategy, a panel discussion on pandemic preparedness, and opportunities for media engagement and networking with key stakeholders. The gathering will feature senior officials from various departments, including Health, Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, as well as Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment. Representatives from the WHO, Unicef, FAO, the Pandemic Fund Secretariat, development partners, civil society organisations, and the media will also be present. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
England's Buttler among players retained in SA20
England's Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Jonny Bairstow are among the players retained by franchises in South Africa's SA20 competition, prior to the league's are allowed to hold on to a maximum of six players, three domestic and three international, plus an extra "wildcard" signing, with the remainder of their squads from last season released into the draft on 9 English trio have been retained by Durban's Super Giants, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape internationals James Vince and Richard Gleeson have also been kept on by Joburg Super Narine, Rashid Khan and Andre Russell, all veterans of the franchise circuit, are among the overseas players signed up by franchises, while home stars Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have also been fellow South African internationals Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj, along with recent caps Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka, have all been MI Cape Town are the only franchise to use all six of their player slots, with each retention reducing the amount of money a side has to spend at the SA20's fourth season will start on Boxing Day and run through to a final on 25 playersDurban's Super Giants (£1.24m)*Sunil Narine, *Noor Ahmad, *Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (Wildcard)Joburg Super Kings (£910,000)Faf Du Plessis, *James Vince, *Akeal Hosein, *Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (Wildcard)MI Cape Town (£480,000)Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, *Rashid Khan, *Trent Boult, *Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (Wildcard)Paarl Royals (£610,000)Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, *Mujeeb Ur Rahman, *Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (Wildcard)Pretoria Capitals (£1.37m)*Will Jacks, *Sherfane Rutherford, *Andre Russell (Wildcard)Sunrisers Eastern Cape (£910,000)Tristan Stubbs, *Allah Ghazanfar, *Adam Milne, *Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (Wildcard)* = overseas playerBrackets show the remaining money in a side's salary cap to sign players in the English playersDurban's Super Giants: Chris WoakesJoburg Super Kings: Moeen Ali MI Cape Town: Ben Stokes (withdrew pre-tournament), Matthew PottsPaarl Royals: Sam Hain, Joe Root Pretoria Capitals: Liam Livingstone, Will SmeedSunrisers Eastern Cape: Tom Abell, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton
News24
a day ago
- Business
- News24
Honor and Blue Bulls announce tech device partnership
The Blue Bulls are proud to announce global technology brand, HONOR, as their exclusive technology devices sponsor. The significance of this partnership signifies the huge shift that has been happening in global sports, in which gaming tactics and technology are increasingly relying on each other to ensure the best possible team coordination and performance outcomes. The collaboration emphasises HONOR's dedication to fuse useful technology with everyday life, work and play. The brand's notable 180% growth rate in 2024 and the milestone achievement of over one million units sold in South Africa, demonstrates its investment and activeness in the South African market. It's latest corporate strategy, the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, aims to transform the future of AI and smart technology, from digital AI agents to physical applications that will redefine human interaction with intelligent devices. As the technology partner to the Bulls, HONOR will equip the team with smart technology, supporting the players and technical teams with smart devices across its extensive product range to improve their game, connect with fans and simplify their daily living. Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, expressed that, 'The Blue Bulls are a South African brand that is synonymous with sporting achieving that unites South Africans from all walks of life. The team has a great history of brilliance in on-the-field performance as well as fostering a strong relationship with communities that form part of its fanbase. As HONOR, we've decided to join this family and together we intend on ushering an era of technology and innovation driven performance and connection.' Rugby is a huge part of the lives of South Africans. Every success attained on the pitch greatly impact the mood and attitude of the country. The link between this sporting culture and technological innovation can only maximise the success we've come to expect over the years. 'For us as the Bulls, this partnership with HONOR entrenches our longstanding commitment to continually improve the efficacy of our team's coordination, communication and performance on and off the field. This extends beyond the players and technical staff, but to the fans who have supported this great team and who see it as extension of themselves,' says Blue Bulls CEO, Edgar Rathbone. Seamless trust between technological innovation and people can be likened to the tact, adaptability and awareness required in the field of play. The association between performance and innovation is implicit. 'As with our recently launched HONOR 400 & 400 Pro devices which deliver steady, social-ready results every time, manifested in crisp, AI-enhanced zoom of up to 50×, the Blue Bulls player is an individual who stays steps ahead in the game, and I must say that we're glad to be partnership with them,' summed up Fred Zhou.
