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IOL News
3 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
From caps to Gucci: Sarah Langa celebrates her MBA with a luxurious shopping spree
Sarah Langa rewards herself with high-end items after graduating with an MBA and dealing with academic stress. Image: Instagram Luxury lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur Sarah Langa celebrated a significant achievement on July 15, when she graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Witwatersrand (Wits). 'I'm a three-time Wits graduate and social media personality. Today is a very special day for me, being a Witsie for life, 14 years being on this campus. Today is the day I finally get my qualification. It's been so exciting,' she said in a heartfelt video. This achievement is just the latest in a string of academic successes for Langa, who already holds four qualifications, including a BA in Psychology and Marketing, a postgraduate diploma in Business, and a degree from the British Academy of Interior Design. As a reward for her hard work, the beauty-with-brains treated herself to a Gucci shopping spree, which she shared on her TikTok. 'A gift to myself for my graduation from @Gucci for every year I tested my mental health in the name of academic excellence,' she captioned the video. In the clip, she shared that the luxury items were a token of appreciation for the years of academic stress she endured, saying it was a gift for every year of 'torture' she put herself through. Despite possibly going overboard, Langa believes the reward was worth it. Among the luxurious gifts she gifted herself are the Gucci Nara sneakers with a detachable anklet belt, perfect for running errands in comfort. She also picked up a bold Gucci blazer with the brand's iconic monogram, saying, 'Now we are all about business. Your girl has an MBA, so we gotta step it up.' The blazer will be a stylish addition to her 'working woman' closet. Another standout item is a pair of burgundy pumps featuring three leather straps, which she loves for their modern mash-up design. However, the real showstopper is a rare black leather Gucci bag that was the last one remaining in South Africa, which she feels was waiting for her. She shared that she's wanted the stylish bag before but did not have enough money to get it and decided to wait it out. The bag comes with a detachable gold strap, allowing her to style it with various looks, from beachy to elegant to casual denim ensembles. The four-time graduate is excited to experiment with different styles and make the bag a versatile addition to her wardrobe. Langa's recent splurge on Gucci goodies isn't an isolated incident. Fellow beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase recently shared with 'News24' that her two Hermès Birkin bags, valued at around R1 million combined, are a three-year wait investment. She recently took to Instagram, flaunting her latest luxurious purchase in style at the Don Julio Tequila celebration day. In May, Ndamase took to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to shop for high-end luxury brands, and two of the items she spoiled herself with were the two Birkin bags under her belt.
The Citizen
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
WATCH LIVE: Zuma vs Ramaphosa ConCourt procedings
Jacob Zuma and the MK party are seeking to invalidate President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence and appoint Feroz Cachalia. An intense battle is playing out in the Constitutional Court as the MK party and its leader, former president Jacob Zuma, challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa. This follows Ramaphosa's decision to place Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Wits law professor Feroz Cachalia as acting police minister. Zuma said Ramaphosa 'openly dodges' the clear distinction between the power to appoint a minister and the different power to appoint an acting minister. The apex court has agreed to hear the matter on Wednesday, 30 July. WATCH: MK party vs President Ramaphosa in court ALSO READ: Zuma takes on Ramaphosa in another ConCourt battle
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
ConCourt sets date for MK party's case against Ramaphosa over Mchunu
Former President Jacob Zuma and the MK party are seeking to invalidate Ramaphosa's decision to place Mchunu on a leave. The Constitutional Court has set down a date to hear the MK party's urgent application against President Cyril Ramaphosa to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave. Former President Jacob Zuma and the MK party are seeking to invalidate Ramaphosa's decision to place Mchunu on a leave of absence and appoint Wits law Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister. They are also challenging Ramaphosa's establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption in the police. 'Applicants must file heads of argument by Sunday, 27 July 2025, at 14h00. Respondents must file heads of argument by Monday, 28 July 2025, at 14h00,' the court directed. The matter has been set down for Wednesday, 30 July at 11am. ALSO READ: Zuma says Ramaphosa has no constitutional power to suspend Mchunu Allegations KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations during a media briefing this month, accusing Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, of political interference in police operations. In Ramaphosa's answering affidavit on Wednesday, the president argued that the constitution gives him 'a wide berth as to how to deal with ministers' 'It is clear that I am empowered to place a minister on special leave when there are serious allegations… so that those allegations can be properly investigated,' said Ramaphosa. However, Zuma argues there's no express constitutional power allowing Ramaphosa to impose special leave on Mchunu. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa motion of no confidence: MK party requests secret ballot Zuma challenge Zuma said there are details in Ramaphosa's affidavit that Mchunu will not return as minister of police after the commission of inquiry. 'There is nothing said in the president's affidavit which justified placing Minister Mchunu on 'special leave' and thereby causing him to retain his ministerial title, salary and other perks or privileges at the expense of the long-suffering taxpayer'. Feroz Cacahlia Zuma said Ramaphosa 'openly dodges' the clear distinction between the power to appoint a minister and the different power to appoint an acting minister. 'The two are plainly not the same. The obfuscatory reference to the credentials of Prof Cachalia is nothing but deflection. For the record, no issue is taken against the professor's credentials… The issue is whether he was constitutionally qualified to be appointed by the president. The answer is that he was not.' Zuma also challenged Mchunu's version of events, portraying it as 'evasive and legally flawed', saying the minister's affidavit is a 'masterclass in evasion – it skirts the core allegations and offers no constitutional basis for the executive's conduct.' ALSO READ: Here's why Zuma's MK party wants Ramaphosa removed in 'urgent' motion of no confidence
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Zuma and MK party contest Ramaphosa's decision to suspend Mchunu
Zuma and the MK party filed an urgent application seeking to invalidate the police minister's leave of absence. Former President Jacob Zuma and the MK party have responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa's answering affidavit, which claims that the MK party is attempting to score political points against him through its Constitutional Court challenge to his decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave. Zuma and the MK party filed an urgent application on 18 July seeking to invalidate Mchunu's leave of absence and Wits law Professor Firoz Cachalia's appointment as acting police minister. Challenge They is also challenging Ramaphosa's establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate corruption allegations in the police. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations during a media briefing this month, accusing Minister Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, of political interference in police operations. ALSO READ: Here's why Zuma's MK party wants Ramaphosa removed in 'urgent' motion of no confidence Dealing with ministers In Ramaphosa's answering affidavit on Wednesday, the president argued that the constitution gives him 'a wide berth as to how to deal with ministers'. 'It is clear that I am empowered to place a minister on special leave when there are serious allegations… so that those allegations can be properly investigated,' said Ramaphosa. 'Where I was not empowered to suspend a minister pending the outcome of an investigation … I would be compelled in all cases, regardless of the circumstances, to dismiss the minister simply on the basis of the allegations … even if they may, on investigation, turn out to be unfounded,' Ramaphosa said. 'Constitutional power' In response to Ramaphosa's answering affidavit, which missed the initial deadlines set by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, Zuma argues there's no express constitutional power allowing Ramaphosa to impose 'special leave on Mchunu. Zuma said there are details in Ramaphosa's affidavit that Mchunu will return as minister of police after the commission of inquiry. 'There is nothing said in the president's affidavit which justified placing Minister Mchunu on 'special leave' and thereby cause him to retain his ministerial title, salary and other perks or privileges at the expense of the long-suffering taxpayer. 'There is simply no potential that he will ever return to the portfolio of Minister of Police, irrespective of the outcome of the commission of inquiry. That unlikely eventuality may also be subject to the ongoing criminal investigations against him, as well as the outcomes of the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee. The ends do not justify the means. All we are left with are ex post facto and Illegal rationalisations,' Zuma said. ALSO READ: 'Ramaphosa will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents' – analyst Whitfield and Mchunu Zuma argues that while DA's Andrew Whitfield did not admit guilt, contrary to the president's claim, the allegations against Whitfield were also untested. 'For a police minister or any minister to collude with criminals is objectively more serious than travelling abroad without permission.' 'It is also plainly false to state that Mr Whitfield ever admitted the allegations against him. The president has produced no evidence of this, Zuma argued. Cachalia In the affidavit, Zuma said Ramaphosa 'openly dodges' the clear distinction between the power to appoint a 'minister' and the different power to appoint an 'acting minister'. 'The two are plainly not the same. The obfuscatory reference to the credentials of Prof Cachalia is nothing but deflection. For the record, no issue is taken against the Professor's credentials… The issue is whether he was constitutionally qualified to be appointed by the president. The answer is that he was not.' Mchunu Zuma's affidavit also takes direct aim at Mchunu's version of events, portraying it as 'evasive and legally flawed.' 'The minister's affidavit is a masterclass in evasion — it skirts the core allegations and offers no constitutional basis for the executive's conduct. The minister's affidavit is riddled with deflection and fails to confront the gravity of the allegations raised by Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi.' Judicial commission Zuma's argument about the Judicial Commission of Inquiry is sharply focused on its judicial nature and the risk of bias. While Zuma does not oppose the idea of a commission itself — and agrees it may be necessary — what he challenges is the appointment of a judge (Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga) to chair it, given that the judiciary is among the institutions implicated by Mkhwanazi. 'It is irrational and unconstitutional to appoint a judge to chair a commission that is mandated to investigate allegations implicating members of the judiciary. This violates the principle that no one should be a judge in their own cause.' Impartiality Zuma wraps up his argument by framing the challenge not as defiance, but as a constitutional safeguard — emphasising fairness and legality in the mechanisms of oversight. 'I make this application not to avoid accountability, but to ensure that the process by which accountability is demanded is itself lawful, impartial, and consistent with the constitution.' Zuma argued that appointing a judge to lead a commission investigating the judiciary violates the constitutional principle of impartiality — specifically, that 'no one should be a judge in their own cause.' ALSO READ: MK party slams Ramaphosa over missed Mandela Day deadline
Time Out
17-07-2025
- Time Out
Why should you consider furthering your education in Johannesburg?
Higher education institutions in South Africa are now accepting registrations for those who want to pursue their studies for the 2026 academic year. Matrics are expected to start with their exams on 21 October until 27 November 2025. If you are a learner thinking about where to pursue your studies next year, here are reasons to consider studying at an institution in Johannesburg. Top world-class education Johannesburg has two universities, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ), both of which offer world-class education. In June, UJ ranked # 23 in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings globally, and #1 on the African continent. Wits is ranked #291 in QS World University Rankings 2026 and it is #265 in Best Global Universities. The city also has several good colleges. The vibe Johannesburg is a buzzing city. It has a friendly vibe. It is diverse, energetic, and lively, therefore offering great opportunities for academic, social, and personal growth. The province is full of opportunities Gauteng is famous for being a place where dreams are realised. Many people from all over the world come to the city to find opportunities. Studying in the city puts you at a greater likelihood of you getting a job in the city of gold. Affordable student city One of the things to consider before choosing a place to check out the cost of living as a student in that area. Johannesburg made it onto the top 100 QS Best Student Cities 2026 list. There are plenty of free or discounted deals for students. There is also a lot of affordable student accomodations and transportation. Access to diverse cultures Johannesburg is called the New York of Africa. It is a top tourist attraction and home to multiple races and cultures. This is the best place to mingle with people from all over the world and learn their cultures and languages. It offers great networking opportunities which you can use even after college.
