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Stellenbosch HR boss in hot water after ‘make life difficult’ for white employees comment
- A Stellenbosch Local Municipality HR manager,Alexander Kannemeyer,is under investigation for a video where he suggests making life difficult for white employees until they resign.
- Kannemeyer expressed concerns about the repeated appointment of white males,hindering transformation,and suggested prioritising other demographics even if they score lower.
- The video sparked outrage,leading to investigations by the municipality and criticism from opposition parties,while the ANC defended Kannemeyer,and the incident follows a previous misconduct complaint filed by Kannemeyer against a former director.
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ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu has warned party members to follow internal communication processes and protocols following the social media leak of Stan Mathabatha’s step-aside letter.
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ANC expresses ‘dismay’ over Stan Mathabatha’s leaked step-aside letter
- The ANC has criticised the social media leak of Stan Mathabatha’s step-aside letter and emphasised the importance of following internal protocols.
- Mathabatha stepped aside as Limpopo chair due to “unethical tendencies” and concerns about regional conferences.
- ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has scheduled meetings to discuss Mathabatha’s concerns with him and the Limpopo provincial leadership.
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The Hawks are probing City of Johannesburg MMC Sthembiso Zungu over R186 000 in alleged payments from a housing contractor while he served as a ward councillor.
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Joburg MMC in Hawks’ crosshairs over R186 000 ‘facilitation fees’ from housing developer
- Johannesburg MMC Sthembiso Zungu is under investigation by the Hawks for allegedly receiving R186 000 in payments from CityDev Construction,a company building houses in his ward.
- Bank statements appear to show 29 payments made to Zungu over 11 months,some while he was a ward councillor,raising concerns about corruption and extortion.
- An expert says the payments could constitute corruption under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act,potentially implicating both Zungu and the contractor.
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Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.
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Sibiya v Masemola: Court hears stay-at-home order ‘looks and smells like a suspension’
- Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is challenging an order to stay at home pending an investigation in the Gauteng High Court.
- Sibiya’s legal team argues the order is essentially a precautionary suspension,violating police disciplinary regulations.
- Sibiya seeks to nullify the order and halt further disciplinary action until the Madlanga Commission finalises its investigation.
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Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht says the company’s return on investment speaks for itself.
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CEO rejects allegations of overzealous Checkers store rollout
- Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht refuted claims that the company is opening unprofitable stores to edge out competitors,attributing the criticism to rivals who aren’t expanding.
- Engelbrecht highlighted the success of newly acquired stores,particularly former Pick n Pay locations,and emphasised Shoprite’s omnichannel approach as a key driver of profitability.
- Analysts point to Shoprite’s strong gross profit margin and the significant contribution of Checkers Sixty60 to overall sales as evidence of the company’s profitable growth strategy.
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Jean-Luc du Preez in action for the Springboks against the Barbarians in Cape Town on 28 June.
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Who’s the eighth man? Bok stocks face possible stress test after Jean-Luc scare
- Jean-Luc du Preez appeared to sustain a knock during training,potentially adding to the Springboks’ loose-forward injury concerns ahead of their match against the All Blacks.
- The Springboks are already without Jasper Wiese due to suspension and are awaiting a decision on Siya Kolisi’s availability,testing their depth at number eight.
- Former Bulls forwards coach Russell Winter suggested Pieter-Steph du Toit could fill in at number eight if needed,highlighting the team’s depth despite the current challenges.
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Christo and Elbe Lindeque bought this 600-year-old château in central France without stepping inside. Their story is one layered with resilience and loss,but today,travellers can step into the fantasy they built.
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From ruin to retreat: a South African gamble revives a 600-year-old French château
- Château Montflour,a 16th-century castle in central France,was bought by a South African couple who restored it from near ruin and opened it to travellers.
- The couple,Christo and Elbe Lindeque,faced challenges,including buying the castle unseen during the pandemic and dealing with extensive disrepair,but they persevered with the help of local artisans and YouTube tutorials.
- Now a guesthouse,Montflour offers a unique experience with restored interiors,a countryside pace,and proximity to local attractions,carrying a story of resilience and memory despite the loss of Elbe before its opening.
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