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Former DA MP Liam Jacobs,who defected to the Patriotic Alliance is set to contest for Cape Town mayor in the 2026 local government elections.
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Jacobs gets PA’s nod for Cape Town mayor candidacy,Kunene to contest for Joburg mayor
- Liam Jacobs,recently sworn in as a Johannesburg councillor,has been announced as the Patriotic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Cape Town.
- This announcement follows Jacobs’ previous designation as the PA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate,creating some uncertainty.
- Jacobs criticised the DA’s governance in Cape Town as selective and unaffordable,vowing to fight for a city that works for everyone.
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KZN Premier Thami Ntuli.
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KZN premier under pressure to act against corruption-accused ANC MECs
- KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli is under pressure to act on corruption allegations against two ANC MECs,Nomagugu Simelane and Sipho Hlomuka.
- The MECs are accused of using their positions for family benefit in the National School Nutrition Programme tender and the Ithala state-owned entity,respectively.
- The DA has criticised Ntuli’s inaction and has tabled questions in the legislature to force a response on the matter.
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A Gauteng government contract awarded to two companies with deep links to two of Paul Mashatile's sons is worth nearly double what was initially believed.
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MASHATILE UNMASKED | Deputy president’s kids scored R91m in Gauteng tender
- A tender awarded to companies linked to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sons has nearly doubled in value to R91.4 million.
- The companies,Ngwato and Manzi Group (NMG) and Modipadi Nokaneng,are alleged to have close ties,sharing staff and resources despite being competitors.
- The Gauteng government is under scrutiny for the large payments to these companies,especially given the poor fire safety compliance in its hospitals.
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Nomvula Mokonyane testifies at State Capture Inquiry on 3 September 2020 in Johannesburg.
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Adriaan Basson | Why Nomvula ‘Mama Aston’ Mokonyane should not be president
- Nomvula Mokonyane has announced her intention to run for ANC president in 2027,potentially challenging Paul Mashatile,who is already campaigning.
- Mokonyane’s tenure as a government official was marred by allegations of corruption,particularly involving Bosasa,and the disastrous Giyani water project.
- Her past controversies,including receiving benefits from Bosasa and a luxury Aston Martin,raise questions about her suitability for the presidency.
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The Andina and Los Bronces copper mines in the Andes Mountains in an aerial photograph taken near Santiago,Chile,in 2019.
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Anglo finalises deal to create giant copper mine
- Anglo American and Codelco have finalised an agreement to merge operations of their copper mines in Chile,unlocking at least $5 billion in value.
- The merger would create one of the world’s five largest copper mines,increasing production and cutting costs.
- Both companies will maintain ownership of their assets but share them to optimise processing,with a new operating company coordinating the joint mine plan.
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Paul Willemse in the colours of France during a Six Nations game in 2023.
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‘Multiple concussions’ force France lock,former Junior Bok star Willemse to retire
- France lock Paul Willemse has retired from rugby at age 32 due to multiple concussions,ending his 32-Test career.
- Willemse’s decision highlights growing concerns about rugby-related concussions,with lawsuits filed against governing bodies.
- He won the World Rugby U20 Championship with the Junior Springboks in 2012 and made his last appearance for France in February 2024.
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US President Donald Trump and King Charles.
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As King Charles welcomes Trump,a look into the pomp and politics of UK state visits
- Donald Trump is arriving in the UK for a second state visit,hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
- Trump will meet with PM Keir Starmer at Chequers and attend a business reception,skipping public engagements in London where protests are planned.
- Trump is the first US president to be invited for a second state visit,breaking tradition for second-term leaders.
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