If you may have missed some news events, here you will find a selection of Maroela Media’s reports that were published during the week.
Julius Malema sentenced
Julius Malema during Wednesday’s court proceedings. (Photo: Elisma van der Watt/ Maroela Media)
The EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to prison this week in the Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City (formerly East London) for his breach of the Firearms Act. What gave rise to the case and what happens next?
Adriaan Snyman, Malema’s former bodyguard, has meanwhile sued the state for millions of rands in damages.
Roelf Meyer designated ambassador to the USA
Roelf Meyer is South Africa’s designated ambassador to the USA. (Photo: Wikus de Wet/AFP)
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint the political veteran and former negotiator, Roelf Meyer, as ambassador to the USA has evoked mixed reactions.
Just one more | Ramaphosa sends Roelf
If it was Ramaphosa and the ANC’s idea to manage or neutralize the so-called “Afrikaner issue” in the relationship with the USA, this is probably the wrong move. Chat with Connie Mulder, Nico Strydom and Christel Cornelissen.
Groundbreaking: Liquid nitrogen helps save teenager’s leg
Some of the team members at the Netcare Unitas Hospital in Centurion who were involved in the operation. (Photo: Provided)
Imagine a surgeon removes your bone, freezes it at -179 °C, and then puts it back. It sounds like science fiction, but for a 15-year-old boy from Centurion, it was the lifeline that saved his dreams. Read here about the medical history that Dr. Jaco Viljoen, an orthopedic surgeon, and his formidable team made.
Johnny Davids dies
Johnny Davids. (Photo: Cornelia Hitge/Maroela Media)
Johnny Davids, famous singer, presenter and writer, died suddenly on Thursday morning. Numerous tributes have been paid to the 49-year-old Davids.
Friend acquitted after man dies at party
(Photo: Provided)
For three and a half years, Sean Swart lived under a cloud of accusation, after he was presented as the so-called bar stool killer, a narrative of extreme violence which, according to a spokesperson for the family, destroyed his reputation.
Now a court has acquitted him on charges of murder and thereby brought clarity to a case that was characterized by “contradictory versions, public speculation and emotion-driven interpretations”. Read here.
Photos | Inspiration for children’s World Book Day outfits
A few children’s book characters that kids can dress up as for World Book Day. (Photo: ChatGPT/Maroela Media)
Every year during World Book Day, which is celebrated on 23 April, primary school children are invited to dress up as their favorite character from a children’s book in celebration of this day. Maybe your child wants one of the characters out Dear Witch be, like Blommie Kabouter, King Rosekrans or Mattewis the Cat, or maybe Jaco Jacobs’s Zackie Mostert? What about Tippie, Babalela or Fanie Viljoen’s Ouma Mollie character? Find inspiration here.
In context | This is my country; i’m not going anywhere
Susan Lombaard, CEO of Maroela Media (Photo: Jhua-Nine Wyrley-Birch/ Maroela Media)
I tell this story because it is my heritage, writes Susan Lombaard, CEO of Maroela Media. It reminds me of my forefathers’ pioneering spirit that still lives in me and my fellow Africans today and urges us to rise again and again and make new plans.
Two Oceans | Results revised after two men finish in women’s top 10
(Photo: X/Two Oceans)
To fill up an official participant’s sneakers shortly before starting time – even if it was an impulsive decision made without any ulterior motives – is definitely taboo and offenders can be banned from participating in the pragmaathon for up to two years.
‘Humor hits best in the mother tongue,’ says joker Alfred Adriaan
Alfred Adriaan during this year’s KKNK. (Photo: Jhua-Nine Wyrley-Birch/Maroela Media)
Although his comedy shows feel like carefree conversations, according to Alfred Adriaan, there is a lot of work, discipline and a deep respect for his audiences behind every joke. And humor always hits home in your mother tongue. Read here.
Stellenbosch wine routes celebrate 55th year
Vineyards in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. (Photo: Provided)
The 130 members of Stellenbosch wine routes celebrated their 55th birthday on Friday. And not only is this the largest wine route in the country, it is also considered one of the best destinations in the “New World” wine countries. Read here.
Look at such a black orange!
Checkers collaborated with the international fresh food company Amfresh to source the new generation of citrus for the local market. (Photo: AmFresh)
These oranges are known for their deep ruby red inside, unique stripes on the outside and complex flavor that is a perfect balance between sweet and sour. See here what the Onix blood oranges from Spain, which are now available at selected stores, look like.