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IDT CEO, GM in hot water over tender irregularities

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean McPherson, says two Independent Development Trust (IDT) officials have been linked to irregular awarding of tenders. IDT Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tebogo Malaka, and supply chain management General Manager (GM), Dr Molebedi Sisi, are in hot water for breaching professional protocol. Minister McPherson revealed the news of their investigation while briefing the media on the outcomes of the department’s forensic investigation recently. Global consultancy firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, led the probe, which focused on the over […]

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Mpofu accuses Ramaphosa of being a selective decision-maker

The MK Party (MKP) and Jacob Zuma’s legal representative, advocate Dali Mpofu, says the President's decision making on political figures is selective and therefore illegal. Mpofu was arguing the party’s case against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision not to fire Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg. Advocate Mpofu says President Ramaphosa's tendency to use what he terms his prerogative power to make decisions is irrational and defeats his purpose to be in a leadership position. Mpofu referred […]

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Likhona Fose’s family welcomes Mnisi’s acquittal

Murdered Likhona Fose's relatives have accepted the state’s decision to withdraw charges against 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi. Prosecutors told the Roodepoort Magistrate Court that newly uncovered cellphone data shows that Mnisi was in Durban Deep when the teenager went missing at the end of May. Four more witnesses have since also come forward to confirm that the 39-year-old parolee was in Daveyton at the time — strengthening his alibi and prompting the state to officially clear his name. Mnisi had been […]

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E-hailers urged to unite under a single structure

Gauteng e-Hailing Services (GES) Chairperson, Tato Ramaila, is calling on e-hailers to unite under a single structure. Ramaila's appeal comes amid threats of a looming national strike by Uber and Taxify operators, now known as Bolt. GES, the South African Metered Taxi and E-hailing Association (SAMTEA), and the Gauteng Department of Transport held a briefing on Wednesday to discuss issues plaguing the industry following a recent drivers' strike over alleged exploitative pricing. Many drivers are worried over the alleged lack […]

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Mother arrested for making her child smoke

Director of The Teddy Bear Clinic, Dr Shaheda Omar, says the seemingly rising trend of mothers hurting or killing their children reflects a disturbing loss of perceived value to their loved one. Omar's comments come after Gauteng police arrested the mother of the three-year-old boy, who was filmed inhaling alleged narcotics through a makeshift pipe. Two other people, who can be heard in the video encouraging the toddler to smoke after lighting the substance, have also been detained. Authorities says […]

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Manhattan shooter blames NFL for brain disease

A handwritten note found on Manhattan gunman, Shane Tamura, suggests that he may have been suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma. The 25-year-old entered a prominent Midtown Manhattan skyscraper guns blazing and opened fire at random, killing four people, before turning the gun on himself. It is reported that Tamura had been trying to get into the National Football League (NFL) offices located in the same building where the shooting took […]

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Over-reliance on ChatGPT sparks fears of a non-critical thinking society

Non-profit Organisation, Smartphones-Free Childhood SA (SFC-SA), is urging families to encourage open-ended activities and limit the time their children spend on their phones. SFC-SA's Clair Thompson says it is concerning that young people are now outsourcing their thinking and decisions to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her remarks follow those of ChatGPT CEO, Sam Altman, who recently revealed that they have been seeing a rise in young people choosing the platform over making decisions without its assistance. “Even if ChatGPT gives great […]

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Jayden-Lee’s real killer is still out, claims jailed mother’s lawyer

Tiffany Meek’s legal team has vowed to continue to fight for her freedom, claiming Jayden-Lee’s real killer is roaming the streets while his mother languishes in jail. Reacting to the 31-year-old’s bail denial, her lawyer, Noven Naidoo, revealed that they plan to rope in an alternative investigative unit in a bid to exonerate their client. The Roodepoort Magistrate Court found Meek’s conduct following Jayden-Lee’s disappearance to have been deeply suspicious — specifically criticising her decision to sleep at her mother’s […]

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Rassie sheds light on injuries ahead of Rugby Championship

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has issued an injury update as the world champions continue their preparations for the Rugby Championship. South Africa’s title defence kicks off with back-to-back matches against Australia, the first of which will be at Ellis Park before the two sides square off at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Last week, Erasmus trimmed his squad to 37 players who met in Johannesburg on Monday, ahead of a two-week conditioning camp. Speaking to the media, Erasmus confirmed […]

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