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The member allegedly abused his access to the financial system to withdraw sums of money, amounting to millions of rand. (Photo: ChatGPT) The 53-year-old capt. Johannes Jansen van Rensburg was released in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on bail of R50 000 after being formally charged with fraud and theft. He will appear in court again on July 30, 2026. Maroela Media previously reported that Van Rensburg was suspended after allegations arose that he may have obtained millions of rands through illegal transactions. The investigation focused on his alleged misuse of internal financial systems. According to Brig. Athlenda Mathe, national police…
The ANC’s general secretary, Mr. Fikile Mbalula, wants an end to friendly selection when mayors and councilors are appointed. Mbalula has instructed ANC members to choose people with blood and hard work when they are appointed to represent the organization in the local government elections. He said this while speaking at a memorial service for ANC activist who was sentenced to death, Mr. Solomon Mahlangu. The ANC will begin the process of appointing its representatives in the elections this month. The dispute tends to heat up when the ANC appoints its representatives.Mbalula said this year he wants to appoint people…
MAMELODI Sundowns continued to top the Betway Premiership log, defeating Durban City 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium, Durban, on Tuesday night.The goal that brought the Sandawanas to this game which they were in control of but did not attract many clear chances was scored by Katlego Ntsabeleng at the beginning of the first half.This result confirmed that this team from Mamelodi is still leading the Premiership log with 56 points from 23 games.Pirates tried everything to dislodge Sundowns from the top, beating Lamontville Golden Arrows 5-0 at Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto.Relebohile Mofokeng scored two goals for Zimnyama, the other two were…
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa (Photo: GCIS) President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government’s decision to lower the fuel levy was a direct response to the global economic pressure caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Ramaphosa explained in an interview that the war has a “devastating impact” on many countries’ economies and that South Africa is not spared from it. He specifically referred to the sharp rise in oil and fuel prices, which in turn pushes up food prices and the general cost of living. “We are looking at interventions to protect South Africans from the impact,” Ramaphosa said, adding that…
The Minister of Housing, Ms. Thembi Simelane, revealed that about 3.4 million people have registered for housing.Ms Simelane said she got this number from the National Housing Needs Register (NHNR).”The 2022 Census report shows that about 2.1 million houses are needed. According to the same report, the country has 17.8 million houses, and 13% of the people live in slums,” he said while answering questions at the House of Provincial Council in Parliament this week.He said they planned that from the financial year 2024/2025 to the financial year 2029/20230, they will build 230,000 houses, and release 314,000 plots.He also revealed…
Ser. Fannie Nkosi (Photo: @sgtfannienkosi / X) Sgt. Fannie Nkosi remains in custody after appearing in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The state is further investigating his bail application. Brig. Athlenda Mathe, spokesperson for the police, says Nkosi was arrested earlier after a raid at his home in Pretoria North. The court adjourned the case to give the state time to verify information regarding his bail application. Nkosi, who is attached to the Gauteng Organized Crime Unit, is also linked to proceedings before the Madlanga Commission. Mathe says the raid is part of an ongoing investigation. “The SAPS can confirm…
ISILO Misuzulu Sinqobile of Zwelithini warned that the ongoing war in Iran will have a worse impact than even the Corona epidemic, and he also warned taxi drivers who trust people like animals.Silo said that the war between America and Iran will stop the whole world and disrupt the transportation of food and pills. We said this while speaking at the Easter service at the Covenant Fellowship Church International (CFCI) in Sikhaleni.Mbube urged believers to pray for the end of the war. “We are coming out of Covid-19 but this is the situation that I am asking us to pray…
Landon LaGrange. (Photo: Facebook) A cyclist who was hit by a taxi in Kampsbaai on Monday died from his injuries in hospital on Tuesday morning. Landon la Grange, a 61-year-old businessman, had his left leg amputated below the knee on Monday evening after the accident earlier in the day in Victoria Road. Eyewitnesses and initial reports indicated that the taxi driver was apparently trying to pass several vehicles when he drove straight into a group of cyclists. La Grange was seriously injured and suffered internal injuries, among other things. Both his arms were also broken. Neil Robinson, chief executive of…
President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States will destroy Iranian “civilisation” if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz and submit to his terms.About 12 hours before the Tuesday night deadline he set for Iranian authorities, Trump shared a social media post threatening to irreversibly obliterate Iran.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.Iran is the heir to the millennia-old Persian civilisation, one of the most influential in human…
The decision of the Ministry of Treasury, to increase the money to buy cars for Ministers as well as Ministers of departments in the provinces, has been criticized.This follows the increase in the car purchase fee, from R800 000 to R1.1 million. A coalition of trade unions, COSATU and the BOSA party, criticized this move by the Treasury.Mr. Matthew Parks of COSATU, criticized this move and said it is like dying in the eyes of the poor.He said the Treasury department is telling people to arrest thieves but on the other hand, they are making reckless decisions about money.”The Treasury…