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The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
SIU blocks R3.3 million pension payout of former Gauteng HOD
The SIU secured a court order stopping Gasela's pension payout as criminal investigations continue into corruption and fraud allegations. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a court order stopping the pension payout of a former Gauteng head of department (HOD) as criminal investigations continue into corruption and fraud allegations. The unit obtained an interim order from the special tribunal to stop the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) from processing about R3.3 million in pension benefits for Matilda Matozi Gasela, the former HOD at the Gauteng department of agriculture, rural development and land reform. Additionally, until the legal proceedings are concluded, Gasela is prohibited from accessing or claiming these funds under the order which was given on May 15, 2025. Gasela allegedly played key role in mismanaging trash-collecting vehicles contract Gasela began her tenure as HOD in 2018 and allegedly played a key role in mismanaging a contract with Enviro Mobi (Pty) Ltd (later known as Groen Mintirho). SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said that Gasela authorised additional payments and approved a R6 499 712.64 settlement for 'storage costs' — an item not included in the original contract — even though the company failed to deliver the vehicles. ALSO READ: SIU to investigate Defence department's surgical mask tender from 2021 Senior counsel explicitly advised against this payment, which was later declared fruitless and wasteful expenditure. 'Her actions allegedly contravened the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and contributed to the depletion of public funds, as the SIU contends, in what it describes as a fraudulent scheme,' Kganyago said. After discovering evidence of criminal activity, the SIU referred the case to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The SIU sent this evidence to the NPA to consider pursuing criminal charges against Gasela, including fraud, corruption and maladministration. October 2024 arrest In October 2024, authorities arrested Gasela and her six co-accused. Her co-accused include: Loyiso Mkwana, chief director: sustainable use of environment, who also served as the bid evaluation committee chair. Thandeka Mbassa, former HOD. She left in August 2018. Abdullah Mohamed Ismail, former chief financial officer and chair of the bid adjudication committee. Matlhekelo Elsie Mabe, director of Mvest Trading (Pty) Ltd. Tinyiko Mahuntsi, director of Enviro Mobi. Puleng Peter Mabe, former director of Enviro Mobi and a former member of parliament Infographic: Supplied ALSO READ: NPA lacking in lottery probe The accused appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court inJohannesburg. They were linked to financial mismanagement and illegal procurement in connection with the R33 million contracts that the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality (EMM) and the department gave to Enviro Mobi. Kganyago confirmed that the SIU filed papers in the special tribunal to review and cancel the contract and recover R33 731 463.64 in financial losses suffered by the state. R33m financial losses 'Furthermore, as part of consequence management, the SIU has made disciplinary referrals to the department against implicated officials. An administrative referral was made against Enviro Mobi for blacklisting,' he said. According to Presidential Proclamation No. R.15 of 2021, the SIU was tasked with investigating claims of maladministration in the department and Ekurhuleni specifically concerning the contracting or purchase of 200 portable three-wheel motorised trash-collecting vehicles. ALSO READ: Thrrr…Phaaa: Musician Selaelo Selota's Mercedes frozen as SIU probes misuse of lottery funds During the 2023/24 financial year, the SIU finished its investigation into this issue and delivered the report to the president.
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs in restructuring
Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Monday it will cut 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs as part of a restructuring announced last month as it grapples with high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle demand and uncertainty over trade tariffs. Volvo Cars, majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, on April 29 unveiled a programme to slash costs by 18bn Swedish crowns (R33,929,250,000) and hit the brakes on investments, warning redundancies were inevitable. In the first quarter, the carmaker had 43,500 full-time employees and 3,000 staffing agency personnel, according to its earnings report. Volvo Cars said the reductions will primarily affect office-based positions in Sweden and represent around 15% of the total office-based workforce globally. "The automotive industry is in the middle of a challenging period. To address this, we must improve our cash flow generation and structurally lower our costs," CEO Hakan Samuelsson said. As the group announced its cost cuts last month it also withdrew its financial guidance, pointing to unpredictable markets amid weaker consumer confidence and trade tariffs causing turmoil in the global car industry. On Friday US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on imports from the EU from June 1, but on Monday he backed away from the date, restoring a July 9 deadline to allow for talks between Washington and Brussels. Samuelsson on Friday told Reuters customers would pay a big part of any tariff-related cost increases, and a 50% levy could make it impossible to import one of its most affordable cars, the Belgium-made EX30 electric vehicle, to the US.
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Help make eShowe dancers' dreams a reality
It's only three months to go for dancing stars Amukelwa Xulu and Omnene Dlamini to save up and compete on the global stage on 13 August in Blackpool. These two talented dancers from Eshowe High School have been selected to represent South Africa at the UDO World Street Dance Championships in the UK. As part of the All-star team, they would compete with dancers from across the globe, showcasing skills in the genres of street dance including breaking, hip hop and others. 'While this is a fantastic opportunity for our learners, there are many costs involved,' said Eshowe High School principal Mr Edward Curtis. 'Flights, accommodation and transfers amount to R33 310 for each learner, not including visas, meals, SA kit and entry fees. 'Your support will play a vital role in helping our athletes achieve their dreams and represent South Africa on the international stage. We appreciate your support in making our learners' dreams a reality.' Amukelwa took on the global stage last year at the UDO World Championships, where he reached the semi-finals in both the duo and solo categories. Amukelwa's other impressive achievements include 1st place for Duos in Gauteng IPT 2024 (inter-provincial tournament), Sportsman of the Year (2024), KZN representative in Cape Town, and Top Dance Athlete in U18 in Cape Town Honours Re-awarded. Omnene's accolades include 3rd place U14A females (fixture); Most Improved Junior Dancer of the Year (2024); 3rd place duo at IPT; and selected to be part of the SA team (2024). Any donations are to be paid into the following bank account: Account name: Eshowe High School Foundation; bank: FNB; branch code: 220230; account number: 52190062523. Reference for Amukelwa: 3575/14724 and Omnene: 3575/15131. Kindly email proof of payment with your details to: ehs@ Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 2 May 2025
R59 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 2 May 2025. Get the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated jackpots for Friday, 2 May 2025: PowerBall jackpot: R33 million guaranteed. PowerBall Plus jackpot: R26 million estimated. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 2 May 2025: PowerBall: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. PowerBall Plus: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. The winning PowerBall numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the PowerBall or PowerBall Plus results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which happens at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? PowerBall entries cost R5 per board including VAT. PowerBall Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply). Visit and go to the How to Play section to find out more.
The South African
02-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Here's how much you could win in the PowerBall draws on Friday, 2 May 2025
It's nearly time for today's PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Will you be South Africa's next PowerBall multimillionaire? PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpot estimates: PowerBall – estimated at R33 million PowerBall Plus – estimated at R26 million If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. Did you miss a draw and wonder if you're actually a millionaire? Click here to view past PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws occur every Tuesday and Friday on (channel 194) at 21:00 (SA time). The PowerBall jackpot draw requires players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one 'PowerBall' number from 1 to 20 for an entry fee of R5.00 per board. The record prize for any lottery game in South Africa came in the PowerBall when one winner scooped an incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019. PowerBall Plus is the same as PowerBall but gives players a second chance to win. When buying a PowerBall ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw. Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower. It was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa. Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. 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.
