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The Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald
Second group of SA troops returning home from DRC to arrive on Sunday
The first group of 249 soldiers returned on Friday, landing at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria after experiencing delays due to technical and logistical challenges. After they arrived they travelled to Tempe military base in Bloemfontein, arriving in the early hours of Saturday. The mission was sent to assist Kinshasa's fight against rebel groups in the DRC's war-ravaged eastern borderlands in December 2023. The 16-member Sadc said in mid-March it had terminated the mandate and would begin a phased withdrawal of its force from the DRC. According to the SANDF, the withdrawal was informed by the directive issued by the Sadc extraordinary summit of heads of state and government meeting held virtually on March 13. The bodies of 14 SANDF soldiers killed when M23 rebels captured the key city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, were repatriated to South Africa in February. Earlier this year, scores of SANDF soldiers were wounded in clashes between M23 rebel forces and DRC government troops. About 200 soldiers returned in February from the DRC. TimesLIVE
News24
6 days ago
- Politics
- News24
What's in City Press: Cyril's plane parts stolen
Gallo Images / The Times / Daniel Born R85m Falcon spare parts scandal rocks SA Air Force A confidential investigation into the removal and disappearance of high-value spares meant for SA's Falcon aircraft fleet – the same fleet that transports the president, deputy president and other top officials – has exposed alarming lapses in procurement control, institutional oversight and national security protocols. Comedy of errors as minister, families wait in Bloemfontein while DRC troops land at Waterkloof. Confusion with the flight arrangements, especially the airline the SADC contracted, resulted in the soldiers having to land at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, instead of in Bloemfontein. Outcry over City of Joburg's 'rigged' R91m tender The City of Johannesburg's R91 million medical aid brokerage tender has been marred by claims that the contract was crafted to favour the current service provider. Tsekeleke on TikTok: Family, lover at war over social media sensation TikTok sensation Moxon 'Tsekeleke' Tholo is caught in a tug of war between his family and his girlfriend, Mathapelo 'Black Cat Girl' Kanyane. Zuma's benefactor accused of planning arrests of his detractors Durban businessman Roy Moodley and his son Kesavan, who have previously worked with corrupt police officers to have business rivals discredited and arrested, are now allegedly planning to plant huge amounts of drugs on their detractors. Son of erstwhile Cameroon leader battles claim on his R100m estate The son of a former Cameroonian leader is fighting tooth and nail to stop his ex-girlfriend from getting a share of his estate, believed to be worth more than R100 million, following assertions by the woman that they were in a customary marriage. Helen Zille is one of at least eight in the DA who aspire to be mayors in Gauteng metros As the DA gears up for next year's local government elections, internal jostling has begun among party members vying to be considered as mayoral candidates across Gauteng's three metros – Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. Despite Ramaphosa's suspect intentions, let's make the National Dialogue work Given where we are and President Cyril Ramaphosa's seeming inability to act on anything with urgency, it is hard to argue against the proposed National Dialogue, when South Africans will get together to map out the nation's future, writes Mondli Makhanya Do you only watch sports? DStv may soon give a package only for sports channels MultiChoice, which will soon be taken over by French broadcasting giant Canal+, is considering introducing a separate sports package. Sunshine Hospital to be auctioned after RAF battles A hospital with 200 beds, which primarily treated impoverished victims of road accidents, had to close and is being auctioned after the Road Accident Fund (RAF) falsely accused the hospital of fraud and stopped payments. Minister's adviser 'shielded from gross misconduct' The national department of social development is under scrutiny for allegedly failing to discipline Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe's adviser, Ngwako Kgatla, raising accusations of preferential treatment. Flood-hit Mthatha residents are picking up the pieces and searching for loved ones While the search for missing school pupils continues and some residents are picking up the pieces following this week's floods in Mthatha, a resident, Richard Mokeona, who is originally from Sterkspuit and lives in Slovo Park, painted a picture of how they tried to save as many people as possible. Beauty therapist almost dies; skin peels off after allergic reaction to medicine A beauty therapist's skin started peeling off and she came close to death after an allergic reaction to medication prescribed to her at a mental health clinic. Community denies construction mafia allegations but still demands 30% share Some members of the community, who have been interdicted from preventing Lonerock Construction from rehabilitating the Golden Highway in Gauteng, have accused the company of not empowering local businesses and using courts to get its way. Hungani and Stephanie call it quits after six years of marriage The marriage between renowned television personalities Hungani Ndlovu and his wife Stephanie is sinking following a bold decision by the former to move out of their matrimonial house. 'I could not be part of that for another day,' says Liam Jacobs after ditching DA for Patriotic Alliance MP Liam Jacobs has officially joined the Patriotic Alliance (PA), declaring that he realised he was being used by the DA. He says he has now found a home in the PA. Transnet services could go offline as IT fight rages on Some of Transnet's operations could be rendered dysfunctional if the state-owned enterprise doesn't get another service provider to store its key operational information. Let's stop beating about the bush: alcohol is a huge danger to society, writes Fred Khumalo. The alcohol industry contributes hugely to the economy and employs thousands of people, but the damage that alcohol does to our society arguably outweighs its socioeconomic benefits. Why Capitec's CEO is forcing SA to rethink its unemployment narrative The outcry was swift when Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie dared to challenge SA's sacred unemployment statistics. What Cape Town Spurs will argue against Durban City in court Durban City player Falakhe Tshanini's transfer from Marumo Gallants, which is not in dispute, could play a significant role in relegated Cape Town Spurs' bid to prove its case against the KwaZulu-Natal club in the Johannesburg High Court. 'Muthi is real in football' – Durban City captain Ayanda Mtshali's emotional return to Premiership Seven years ago, Ayanda Mtshali, the captain and goalkeeper of newly promoted Durban City, almost quit soccer to pursue a career in the music industry. Fifa Club World Cup | SA players to bask in global spotlight One thing is certain: the Fifa Club World Cup underway in the US will give South African players a fair share of the global spotlight. Banyana Banyana can still successfully defend their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) crown, even without their star player, Thembi Kgatlana. Two Bafana Bafana teams were in action on the same day this week – one played against Mauritius in the Cosafa tournament in Bloemfontein, while the other faced Mozambique in a friendly game in Polokwane. Show Comments ()
The Herald
13-06-2025
- The Herald
Uncle sentenced to life in prison for rape he committed 13 years ago
The Bloemfontein regional court this week sentenced a 51-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 10-year-old niece in January 2012. The now 21-year-old woman disclosed the abuse to a social worker during a counselling session in August 2024. 'She reported that the accused was a trusted family member who began sexually abusing her when she was just 10-years-old, escalating from digital penetration to rape at a residence in Rocklands, Bloemfontein,' Free State police spokesperson Capt Loraine Earle said on Friday. It was revealed during sentencing that the accused was on parole for an earlier rape conviction at the time of the offence, 'an aggravating factor that underscored the court's decision to impose life imprisonment'. Free State police commissioner Lt-Gen Baile Motswenyane praised the team responsible for securing his conviction. 'Your dedication to a case which took place more than a decade ago is testament to an investigating officer who takes pride in bringing justice to a victim who was crippled with fear for years.' TimesLIVE
The Herald
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Group of SANDF troops due to arrive home from DRC
The first group of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission there are expected to return on Friday. They are arriving at air force base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein at about midday and will be welcomed by minister of defence and military veterans Angie Motshega, accompanied by members of the military command council. The mission was sent to assist Kinshasa's fight against rebel groups in the DRC's war-ravaged eastern borderlands in December 2023. The 16-member Southern African Development Community (Sadc) said in mid-March it had terminated the mandate and would begin a phased withdrawal of its force from the DRC. According to the SANDF, the withdrawal was informed by the directive issued by the Sadc extraordinary summit of heads of state and government meeting held virtually on March 13. The bodies of 14 SANDF troops killed when M23 rebels captured the key city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, were returned to SA in February. Earlier this year scores of SANDF soldiers were wounded in clashes between M23 rebel forces and DRC government troops. About 200 soldiers returned in February from the DRC. TimesLIVE
News24
13-06-2025
- News24
‘This case was not a comedy of errors' – IDAC head on SCA's vindication of Nulane trial
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has unanimously overturned a Bloemfontein judge's decision to summarily acquit all of the accused in the R24.9-million Nulane 'scam' case. Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images
