Here is a selection of Maroela Media’s reports that you may have missed in the past week.
No government money for ‘super fences’:
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Joyce “Mama Joy” Chauke, South Africa’s most famous “super-fên”, travels at the taxpayer’s expense are a thing of the past – despite her huge online protest about it. Gayton McKenzie, minister of sport, art and culture, confirmed this week that his department will no longer pay for these jolly trips.
Also read ‘Superaanhangers of superopportuniste?’ Because in South Africa there is certainly no lack of great sports enthusiasts, but not everyone is privileged enough to give this support at the state’s expense.
DA congress continues
It is Sunday Day Two of the DA’s national congress and the announcement about who will be the party’s new leader is expected soon. Here’s everything you need to know so far.
Midwife guilty
An emotional Yolande Maritz-Fouchee fits after she was found guilty of culpable homicide, assault and fraud in the High Court of Pretoria on Wednesday. (Photo: Isabel Venter / Maroela Media).
Yolande Maritz-Fouchee, controversial Pretoria midwife, is behind bars after the court found her guilty on 14 charges, including culpable homicide, after the death of two babies. The court rejected Maritz-Fouchee’s version as a “web of lies” and she was immediately placed in custody after her conviction. Maritz-Fouchee has yet to be sentenced.
Also read all the other reports about how the case unfolded, here.
Just one more | Winners, winners, winners
So who actually won what in the Middle Eastern war? And if everyone is a winner, then who lost? Is there peace? And if so, how long will it last?
Look | Big children’s smiles thanks to Boerboel Wear, Helping Hand
The donation is prize money won by the brand at a tastemaker awards event. However, the Boerboel Wear team wanted to use the money for a good cause, rather than putting it in their own pocket. They couldn’t have asked for bigger smiles.
Former politician’s book offers insight into parliament
Dr. Pieter Mulder is a seasoned politician. He served under seven presidents, saw five elections and participated in two referendums. In his latest book, he shares his unique insight into the inner workings of parliament and politics. Read here.
Gerda Steyn wins again
Gerda Steyn won the Twee Oceane marathon for the seventh time in a row on Saturday morning – an incredible achievement.