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Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended eThekwini metro’s EPWP funding for 2026/27 after irregularities in the programme were found.
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eThekwini’s public works corruption: Ghost workers, deceased beneficiaries, sex for jobs
– Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended eThekwini metro’s EPWP funding for 2026/27 after the Auditor-General found “ghost workers” and other irregularities.
– The municipality has 30 days to pass a council resolution to launch an investigation, implement a corrective action plan and establish disciplinary or criminal proceedings.
– Macpherson and KwaZulu-Natal MEC Martin Meyer expressed concerns about political interference, lack of transparency, and corruption within the EPWP, vowing to review and “depoliticise” the programme.
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EFF leader Julius Malema appears at the East London Magistrate’s Court for the verdict in the firearms discharge case on 1 October 2025 in East London, South Africa.
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‘The show is over’: State wants Malema jailed for malicious firearm discharge
– The State argued that Julius Malema should be jailed for discharging a firearm, claiming he misled the public by calling it a “toy gun.”
– Malema’s defence requested a non-custodial sentence, arguing the firearm discharge was spontaneous and not premeditated.
– Malema maintains the case is politically motivated and vowed to appeal to the highest court, regardless of the sentencing outcome.
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Luxury vehicles were among the assets seized from an international scam call centre in Bryanston.
Call centre scam: AFU seizes cars, properties after getting R43m restraint order
– The AFU secured a R43.9 million restraint order against an international call centre scam syndicate operating in Johannesburg.
– Luxury vehicles and lavish homes were seized as the syndicate is accused of defrauding victims worldwide with fake investment schemes.
– The bust follows a similar raid in Durban where 24 people were arrested for running a fraudulent banking scam.
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Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has continued to distance himself from murder cover-up allegations.
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Madlanga commissioners not buying Julius Mkhwanazi’s murder cover-up version
– Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi denies involvement in a murder cover-up related to the death of a suspect, Emmanuel Mbense, during a Brakpan property raid.
– However, commissioners at the Madlanga inquiry believe he is withholding information about his knowledge and involvement in the incident.
– The commissioners say it is improbable that Mkhwanazi would be at the scene with EMPD vehicles present and not engage with the officials involved.
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Mahindra’s new parts distribution warehouse in Midrand, which was opened earlier this year. The company is reportedly mulling an upgrade to its Durban factory.
Mahindra eyes big factory expansion in Durban as China rivals gain ground
– Mahindra & Mahindra is considering upgrading its South African plant to capitalise on the rising demand for affordable vehicles.
– The company is working with the Industrial Development Corporation to assess the feasibility of setting up completely knocked-down production in Durban.
– Expanded local facilities may help Mahindra avoid potential import tariffs and compete with rivals like Chery and Suzuki.
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Former Springbok and Bulls mentor Jake White left his consultancy position at Selborne College.
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Former Bok coach Jake White quits Selborne College gig, cites clash with headmaster
– Jake White has ended his rugby consultancy at Selborne College due to a difficult working relationship with headmaster Andrew Dewar.
– White cited Dewar’s alleged lack of support, excessive control over the rugby programme and a perceived lack of rugby ethos within the school’s leadership.
– Selborne’s rugby programme has struggled recently, with a decline in performance and frequent coaching changes, highlighting deeper issues within the school’s rugby structure.
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Katy Perry attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts on 2 March 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Australian police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations
– Katy Perry is under investigation in Australia for alleged sexual assault following accusations by actor Ruby Rose.
– Ruby Rose claims the assault occurred in a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
– A representative for Katy Perry denies the allegations, calling them “categorically false” and “reckless lies”.
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