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The Citizen
23-04-2025
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Aldrin Sampear on indefinite leave
Here's your daily news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear taking an indefinite leave of absence with immediate effect following a recent road rage incident in Johannesburg last week. Meanwhile, The Special Investigations Unit says it saved government coffers a combined R262.6 million while recovering R58 million from State Information and Technology Agency and the South African Broadcast Corporation. Furthermore, A fresh fire threat has been confirmed at the already devasted Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. Weather tomorrow: 24 April 2025 The weather service warns of severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours and possible flooding in parts of the Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Meanwhile very cold weather and possible snow are forecast over the south-western high grounds of KwaZulu-Natal. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. TV news anchor Aldrin Sampear placed on 'indefinite leave' after road rage incident [VIDEO] Newzroom Afrika has confirmed that news anchor Aldrin Sampear will be taking an indefinite leave of absence with immediate effect following a recent road rage incident in Johannesburg. The news broadcaster announced the decision on Tuesday as it conducted an internal review of the incident. Newzroom Afrika news anchor Aldrin Sampear. Picture: @aldrinsampear/Instagram 'Newzroom Afrika is aware of an incident involving anchor Aldrin Sampear last week. Sampear will take a break from his broadcast duties with immediate effect, pending an internal review of the matter,' the broadcaster said. This follows allegations that he physically assaulted a woman driver during a reported road rage incident in Johannesburg last week. CONTINUE READING: TV news anchor Aldrin Sampear placed on 'indefinite leave' after road rage incident [VIDEO] SIU recovers R58 million from SABC and Sita irregular contracts The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has detailed a range of successes relating to state-owned communications. The Standing Committee of Public Accounts (Scopa) were on Wednesday briefed by SIU officials on matters at the State Information and Technology Agency (Sita) and the South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC). Picture: Special Investigating Unit The SIU's presentation listed successes stemming from contracts signed as far back as 2012. From both entities, the SIU stated that they had saved government coffers a combined R262.6 million while recovering R58 million. CONTINUE READING: SIU recovers R58 million from SABC and Sita irregular contracts Another fire hits Tembisa hospital, emergency responders on scene A fresh fire threat has been confirmed at the already devasted Tembisa Hospital. The fire comes four days after several sections of the Tembisa Hospital were gutted by fire, severely affecting medical services at the facility. The Tembisa Hospital emergency unit on 20 April. Picture: Gauteng Department of Health. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) confirmed on Wednesday morning that emergency responders were on scene dealing with a new blaze. CONTINUE READING: Another fire hits Tembisa hospital, emergency responders on scene 'Domestic abuse is not entertainment' — Law enforcement agency slams 'Isencane Lengane' South Africa's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS), along with advocacy groups and concerned viewers, has criticised Moja Love's reality show Isencane Lengane for allegedly showcasing domestic abuse. The backlash follows a recent episode, on 20 April, of Isencane Lengane that sparked public outrage, leading to growing calls for the show's cancellation. 'Isencane Lengane' stars Siyacela Dlamuka and Thando Msomi. Pictures: Screenshot/Showmax In the episode of the show that follows a young couple that got married when they were teens, Thando Msomi and Siyacela Dlamuka, Siyacela threatened to beat Thando with a sjambok during a heated argument. JCPS condemned the channel, saying airing content that portrays domestic abuse under the guise of entertainment is dangerous. CONTINUE READING: 'Domestic abuse is not entertainment' — Law enforcement agency slams 'Isencane Lengane' Principal removed from Madisong High School following corporal punishment allegations The principal of Madisong High School in Hammanskraal has been temporarily reassigned pending an investigation into allegations of physical assault against students. This was confirmed by the Gauteng education department on Wednesday. A teacher has been suspended for using corporal punishment. (Photo by Gallo Images / Daily Dispatch / Mark Andrews) According to the MEC's spokesperson, Xolani Mkhwemte, several students came forward with accounts of physical discipline administered by the principal. One student reported being physically assaulted in February, while another complained of hand pain allegedly resulting from punishment after missing a scheduled holiday catch-up programme. CONTINUE READING: Principal removed from Madisong High School following corporal punishment allegations Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: Lawyers stealing from trust funds | EFF proposes 'apartheid tax' | Netball SA raked over coals
The Citizen
23-04-2025
- The Citizen
Newzroom Afrika confirms Aldrin Sampear on 'indefinite leave'
This follows serious allegations that he physically assaulted a woman driver during a reported road rage incident in Johannesburg last week. Newzroom Afrika has confirmed that news anchor Aldrin Sampear will be taking an indefinite leave of absence with immediate effect following a road rage incident in Johannesburg. The news broadcaster announced the decision on Tuesday as it conducted an internal review of the incident. 'Newzroom Afrika is aware of an incident involving anchor Aldrin Sampear last week. Sampear will take a break from his broadcast duties with immediate effect, pending an internal review of the matter. 'Newzroom Afrika takes the allegations very seriously and we will work swiftly to address the concerns raised,' the broadcaster said. Road rage This follows serious allegations that he physically assaulted a woman driver during a reported road rage incident in Johannesburg last week. The incident sparked widespread outrage after a video recorded by a 20-year-old woman identified as Laricia Augusto went viral on social media. Augusto told The Citizen that she was travelling to university on Jan Smuts Avenue at the time of the incident. She has laid charges against Sampear. WATCH the video here: Charges of assault have been laid against Newsroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear following a road range incident in Randburg earlier on Thursday @TheCitizen_News — Hein Kaiser (@heinkaiser) April 17, 2025 ALSO READ: TV news anchor Aldrin Sampear claims road rage video was edited, denies assault Assault In the video, a distressed Augusto can be heard accusing Sampear of physical aggression. 'He grabbed my arm. I immediately started recording him. That's when I realised this wasn't just a fender bender and that this was something else.' In the video, Sampear accused Augusto of flipping a middle finger at him, which she admitted to. 'You can see him pointing in my face, shouting nonstop. He pushed me, grabbed me again, and hit me,' she said. 'I was terrified and genuinely afraid he might seriously hurt me, but I tried not to show it. I kept as calm as I could.' Video edited Sampear denied assaulting Augusto during a phone call with The Citizen a few hours after the incident, but admitted that there was 'some truth' to other aspects of the encounter. However, Sampear alleged that the video she made of the incident was edited. 'I'm horrified to see an edited version of the video because I actually went to my car to go fetch my phone and license to share with the driver,' he responded to The Citizen in a text message on WhatsApp. 'At no point did I assault the driver. We have exchanged details. I have reported the matter to the police, and my legal team will deal with this factually and honestly,' Sampear added. Five years ago, the broadcaster admitted that he had assaulted women before. Additional reporting by Hein Kaiser ALSO READ: TV news anchor Aldrin Sampear charged with assault
