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The JSC has shortlisted five candidates for two vacancies on the Constitutional Court Bench.
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Ex-justice dept official under debt review excluded from JSC’s ConCourt shortlist
- The JSC has shortlisted five candidates for two Constitutional Court vacancies.
- The shortlisted candidates include Labour Appeal Court Judge Kate Savage,advocate Alan Dodson and Supreme Court of Appeal judges Ashton Schippers,Nambitha Dambuza and Glenn Goosen.
- The final decision on appointments rests with President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told MPs he believes President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team.
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Ramaphosa clueless about Mchunu’s attempt to disband PKTT,says Mkhwanazi
- Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testified before a parliamentary committee investigating the alleged capture of the justice system,focusing on the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
- Mkhwanazi suggested President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of the decision to disband the PKTT,citing the president’s public praise of the team’s work.
- Mkhwanazi alleged that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff was behind the disbandment letter and that junior police members communicate with the executive on how to manage the police.
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The City of Johannesburg’s minority coalition appeared to unravel after six of the 10 parties left their WhatsApp group.
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Joburg coalition on brink of collapse after parties’ WhatsApp war?
- A major rift has emerged within the City of Johannesburg’s minority governing parties,with six parties leaving the coalition’s WhatsApp group due to “irreconcilable differences”.
- The split was triggered by tensions during a lekgotla and dissatisfaction over the demotion of the AIC’s Margaret Arnolds,highlighting the fragility of the coalition-led governance.
- The provincial ANC is intervening to try and salvage the coalition,while the involved parties are set to meet next week to discuss the issues and find a resolution.
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Mandla Mandela addresses supporters at OR Tambo International Airport after returning from the mission to end the humanitarian aid blockade in Gaza.
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Stripped,mocked: South Africans on Global Sumud Flotilla claim harsh detention by Israel
- Six South African activists,part of the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break Gaza’s aid blockade,allege they were mistreated by Israeli forces,including being forced to strip,having hijabs removed and being denied showers and legal representation.
- The activists believe they were specifically targeted due to South Africa’s International Court of Justice case against Israel,with reports of bullying and mockery related to the genocide case.
- Upon returning to South Africa,the activists described the harsh conditions of their detention,including unsanitary prison conditions,denial of legal access and limited consular access,while the government plans to investigate claims of taxpayer funding for the mission.
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Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana.
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SARS to Lucky Montana: Withdraw your claims or we’ll publish your tax info
- SARS has threatened to disclose Lucky Montana’s tax information if he doesn’t retract fraud claims against the revenue service.
- Montana alleges SARS fabricated a court judgment leading to a raid on his home and claims that he owes R55 million in unpaid tax.
- SARS denies the allegations and asserts its right to disclose taxpayer information to correct misperceptions,while Montana refuses to be threatened and demands SARS publish the judgment.
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Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram.
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No Bavuma: It’s Brevis v De Zorzi for Proteas Test slot
- Aiden Markram says Tony de Zorzi and Dewald Brevis are the frontrunners to fill Temba Bavuma’s vacant number four batting slot for the Proteas’ Test series against Pakistan.
- Markram highlighted Brevis’ ability to play spin well and change the game’s momentum,while also acknowledging De Zorzi’s strong performance in Bangladesh.
- Bavuma is absent from the series due to a calf strain,marking his second consecutive sub-continent assignment missed due to injury.
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In Transit: 48 hours in Antananarivo,gateway to Madagascar.
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Antananarivo in 48 hours: Hidden gems in Madagascar’s gateway city
- Antananarivo (Tana) is more than just a layover city,offering a unique cultural experience.
- Key attractions include the bustling Analakely Market,the restored Queen’s Palace and the contemporary art at Fondation H.
- Visitors can enjoy local cuisine like romazava,explore the rum culture and find unique souvenirs at Tokana Concept Store and Chocolaterie Robert.
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