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IOL News
3 days ago
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News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 30, 2025
The prime suspect wanted in connection with Olorato Mongale's death, allegedly confessed to her murder moments before he was killed in a gun battle with KZN cops on Friday morning. Good evening, IOL News family! It's Friday, May 30, 2025, and it's time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don't forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed, and in the know SA faces lottery blackout after Pretoria High Court dismisses Ithuba bid South Africa may face a brief lottery blackout after the Pretoria High Court dismissed the National Lotteries Commission's urgent application to appoint Ithuba as a temporary operator beyond its May 31 license expiry. To read on, click here. Ethekwini Municipality confirms readiness for 98th Comrades Marathon The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed its readiness to co-host the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, June 8. To read on, click here. NHI regulations face opposition from the Western Cape Government amid digital service expansion The Western Cape Cabinet has reaffirmed its opposition to the draft regulations of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, warning that the proposed governance arrangements threaten to destabilize the provincial health system. To read on, click here. Suspect found hiding in Durban allegedly confessed to the murder of Olorato Mongale The prime suspect, Philangenkosi Makhanya, who was wanted in connection with Olorato Mongale's murder, allegedly confessed to her murder moments before he was killed in a gun battle with KZN cops on Friday morning. To read on, click here. Deputy Speaker refers over 10 EFF members for discipline after Ramaphosa session chaos Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet has referred several EFF MPs to the Speaker for possible disciplinary action following their disruption of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Q&A session on Tuesday. To read on, click here. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. IOL News
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3 days ago
- Business
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SA faces lottery blackout after Pretoria High Court dismisses Ithuba bid
The future of the national lottery remains unclear after the Pretoria High Court rejected an extension for Ithuba. Image: Supplied South Africa may face a brief lottery blackout after the Pretoria High Court dismissed the National Lotteries Commission's urgent application to appoint Ithuba as a temporary operator beyond its May 31 license expiry. On Thursday, IOL News reported that Ithuba, the outgoing operator, is considering the legal implications of Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau's decision to award the next operating license to Sizakhaya Holdings. Ithuba said the decision disregards the progress it has made in building a home-grown lottery ecosystem that supports small businesses, drives local job creation and maximises revenue for good causes. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ithuba expressed deep disappointment, saying the decision undermines the principles of localisation and inclusive economic growth outlined in the Request for Proposal. As a fully South African-owned and Black-empowered company, Ithuba has invested significantly in developing the first African Central Lottery System, owned and developed by South Africans for Africa. 'Ithuba Holdings has the necessary infrastructure, financial resources and distribution systems to deliver a seamless, secure and uninterrupted National Lottery,' said Michelle van Trotsenburg, Ithuba's head of marketing and corporate affairs. 'Our game portfolio is locally developed, our operational model prioritizes economic inclusion, and our reach extends across urban and rural communities, ensuring accessibility for all South Africans from day one.' 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ However, Judge Omphemetse Mooki said the commission 'over-egged the pudding' in its application. 'Its claim on reserves is based on there being no operator of the lottery for a period of 12 months,' Mooki said. 'It would be a surprise to the court that the minister is unable to appoint an operator, on a temporary basis, for a whole year.' He added that Tau has broader discretion when appointing a temporary operator compared to a fully licensed one. 'I do not accept that the sky will fall after June 2025 should Ithuba Holdings refuse to sign an agreement to conduct lottery operations as determined in the order of May 21, 2025,' he said. Mooki also said that Tau's affidavit in support of the application lacked substance. 'The relief being sought engages a power which the court is to exercise very sparingly,' he said. 'The commission has not made out a case for the relief it seeks.' Mooki ruled that the application was urgent, but ultimately dismissed it. Both the applicant, the National Lotteries Commission and the first respondent were ordered to pay legal costs, including the costs of three counsel. IOL News
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- Politics
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AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister confident Zulu royal family will soon unite
BLOEMFONTEIN - The Zulu traditional prime ministry is confident the Zulu royal family will soon unite and put their differences aside. This, as members of the royal family, still do not share a common opinion on the kingship. Some want the king's older brother, Prince Simakade, to become king, while some remain adamant that Misuzulu kaZwelithini is the rightful heir. ALSO READ: - Judgment reserved in Ramaphosa's appeal matter on recognising King Misuzulu as Zulu heir - Prince Mbonisi says late King Zwelithini's siblings stripped of right to identify next Zulu king - Zulu regiments call on opposing factions to unite under King Misuzulu to achieve stability Disputes on the succession have once again played out in the courts as the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) heard arguments over two days on the identification of the king. For the past two days, the succession matter of the Zulu family was subject to the court. This time around, arguments focused on whether King Misuzulu was properly recognised by government. In December 2023, the Pretoria High Court invalidated the king's recognition, and this sparked more legal challenges, with the SCA approached to reverse the High Court, while some wanted the ruling to continue. Meanwhile, a cordial mood demeanour was displayed between opposing factions in the royal family. Traditional Prime Minister Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza said this is a good sign. 'There will be peace in the royal family. If you can see here in court, besides the fact that some were sitting on different sides, but when they were singing, they were singing together.' Chiliza said that whatever the outcome will be on the appeal, unity will still prevail.
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Judgment reserved in Ramaphosa's appeal matter on recognising King Misuzulu as Zulu heir
Nhlanhla Mabaso 29 May 2025 | 16:19 Misuzulu kaZwelithini Cyril Ramaphosa Pretoria High Court President Cyril Ramaphosa meets His Majesty Misuzulu KaZwelithini ahead of the 110th commemoration of King Dinuzulu at KwaNkomonye Royal Palace in KwaZulu Natal on 16 March 2024. Picture: GCIS BLOEMFONTEIN - Judgment has been reserved in President Cyril Ramaphosa's appeal matter involving the Zulu royal family's identification president seeks to overturn a judgment by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria invalidating his recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwekithini as the rightful appeal was heard for two days in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). With arguments having been concluded, the judges said they would announce the judgment at a later stage. Ramaphosa's lawyers have argued till the end of these proceedings that his recognition of Amazulu King Misuzulu as monarch was done properly, while the king's lawyers told the five judges that custom dictates that he be on the Zulu throne. The parties then submitted that the high court order be reversed. However, Prince Simakde wants the North Gauteng High Court ruling to be adhered to, and that the president appoints an investigative committee to probe the process of identification. Meanwhile, the king's uncle, Prince Mbonisi Zulu, wants the court to refer the matter of identifying a king back to the Zulu royal family. Justice Dumisani Zondi reserved the judgment. ALSO READ: Prince Mbonisi Zulu disputes title of King Misuzulu's mother as 'great wife' of royal family
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
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Prince Mbonisi says late King Zwelithini's siblings stripped of right to identify next Zulu king
BLOEMFONTEIN - Late Zulu King Zwelithini's brother, Prince Mbonisi, has argued that he and his other siblings were stripped of the right to identify who should become the next king, following the passing of the late monarch in 2021. The prince is opposing President Cyril Ramaphosa's application seeking to overturn a decision by the Pretoria High Court that King Misuzulu was wrongfully recognised as monarch. The prince said that critical members were denied their rights in this regard. His lawyer, Menzi Simelane, said: "So the siblings Prince Mbonisi described in his founding affidavit, his siblings - the late king's siblings that I've mentioned - Prince Mbonisi, Prince Vulindlela, Prince Mathubesizwe and Prince Mxolisi, those are the ones who sit and determine who the heir is, taking into account all the other views." Simelane added that the process was unjust. "Prince Mbonisi, being the elder now that the king has since been deceased, could not lead that family in the manner that custom dictates for the sole reason and no other that there were other participants who got themselves involved in those processes and things turned out the way they turned." ALSO READ: Prince Mbonisi Zulu disputes title of King Misuzulu's mother as 'great wife' of royal family
