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IOL News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Co-parenting triumph: Tbo Touch surprises his son Ruri in Australia
Actress Thuli Thabethe holds her son, Ruri, as she and Tbo Touch surprise him with a visit in Australia. Image: Instagram In a heartwarming display of co-parenting, South African radio DJ Thabo Molefe, affectionately known as Tbo Touch, has shared a touching moment involving his wife, Nandi Molefe, and his child's mother, Thuli Thabethe. Their collective effort to foster a nurturing environment for his son, Ruri, was showcased in a recent Instagram video that has resonated with fans and netizens alike. After a seven-month separation, Molefe took the initiative to flip the script on a planned school holiday visit when Ruri, who is currently studying in Sydney, Australia, was supposed to travel to Johannesburg. Instead, the family united across continents for a surprise reunion that left Ruri elated. 'Ruri was scheduled to fly to Joburg to see his mum during the school holidays, but we flipped the script and @rulerofself flew all the way to #Sydney after seven months since she last saw Ruri,' Molefe captioned the video, further expressing his gratitude to Nandi for making the reunion happen. 'There's no formula to creating priceless moments. Just be selfless and do it,' he added. In the video, the joy on Ruri's face as he is embraced by both his mother and his family is palpable, sparking a flood of emotional responses from viewers. The heartfelt reunion illustrates not just a parental bond but the collaborative spirit that comes with effective co-parenting. Social media users expressed their support and admiration for the family dynamics displayed. @pearlmodiadie commented, 'I'm crying 😭🥹 Oh wow… what a feeling. Ag man 🥺', reflecting the sentiment of many who witnessed the moment. Similarly, @zenandemfenyana expressed their emotions, stating, 'This is the most precious thing I've seen in a very long time; I'm crying as I type this… 🥹🥹🥹🥹.' While @gabisilet said: '😍😍😍😍all kids need is love man. He's so blessed. Two mommies who love him dearly ! Love it for him ❤️. There's something right you're doing Touch 😍.' The significance of such a co-parenting relationship cannot be understated. It provides children with a sense of stability, emotional security and essential routines that are pivotal for their wellbeing, especially in the wake of separation or divorce. Additionally, it fosters a sense of belonging, reinforcing the child's connection with both parents. As Molefe continues to navigate parenthood alongside his wife and Thabethe, he showcases a model for harmonious co-parenting that reinforces love and support in childrens' lives. In a world where blended families are increasingly common, their story shines a light on the power of unity and the joys that come from loving collaboration.
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Famild Day Softball Tournament a huge success
SEBOKENG.- The Jumpers Softball Club Family Tournament was a huge success. This two days tournament took place at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14, Sebokeng, over the weekend. The tournament attracted teams from our side Vaal, as far as from Lesotho, Free State, North West Province, Johannesburg and Vaal. It was a long weekend of action galore with VUT Softball Club being crowned the tournament champions in the men stream. TUT Softball Club finished as runner-ups, while Brewers Softball Club finished in third place and Jumpers Softball Club fourth place. Pamridge Ladies Softball Club were crowned the champions in the ladies stream while VUT Softball Club finished as the runner-ups. The tournament saw the Sebokeng community come in numbers to support their respective teams. This was despite the chilly weather. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sammy Molefe said the tournament was a huge success. He said he was overwhelmed by the support from the Sebokeng community. Molefe said he thanks all the people who contributed to the success of this Family Day Tournament. 'As Jumpers Softball Club we want to thank the families who came in numbers to support this initiative despite the cold weather. We would also like to thank those clubs that traveled as far as from Lesotho and other parts of the country to be part of this tournament. We also acknowledge the attendance of former softball administrators and players. It was good to see them after a long time. I have no doubt that next year this Family Day Tournament will attract more participants,' said Molefe. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Softball showdown at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre
SEBOKENG.- All roads lead to the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14, Sebokeng as the Family Day Softball Tournament, hosted by Jumpers Softball Club, is on display. The tournament started today and will come to an end with the finals on Sunday afternoon. The tournament was extended to play over two days due to demands from outside clubs, as far as Botswana. Local softball clubs and outside clubs are competing for the top spot. Jumpers Softball Club is the red-hot favourite to win, taking into consideration that they are the hosting club. Despite the chilly winter weather, the local community, families, and young and old are out in their numbers to enjoy the day. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sammy Molefe said they want to make this year's tournament a memorable one. 'The day that we were all waiting for has finally arrived, and we expect exciting games from both male and female softball clubs. It is a fun-filled tournament with a lot of fun on and off the field,' said Molefe. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Tariff shock: 11.3% power increase announced
Mogale City Local Municipality's (MCLM) Mayor Lucky Sele announced the approval of the medium-term revenue and expenditure framework (MTREF) budget, which was adopted at the recent council sitting on June 10. • Also read: Mogale City's draft budget Part 12: Mogale vows to curb wasteful spending Mayoral spokesperson Palesa Molefe stated that this R5.6b budget is to translate their priorities of the integrated development plan (IDP) into practical and community-driven plans. 'This budget aligns firmly with our strategic objective of positioning MCLM as a competitive urban city centre within the Gauteng City Region. It reinforces the continuity of our long-term spatial vision, while introducing pragmatic steps to strengthen financial governance, reduce service delivery risks, and channel investment towards areas of greatest developmental particularly in our townships and peri-urban communities,' said Sele. Molefe added that the 2025/ 26 MTREF reflects a balanced and Batho-Pele (people first) governance approach to resource allocation and notable investments, which include: • A capital expenditure budget of R501m, comprising R289m from national and provincial grants and R212m from municipal own revenue • An allocation of R98m towards road resurfacing, sewer spillage repairs, and electricity streetlight maintenance • An initial R24m investment (R48m over MTREF) to phase out the use of chemical toilets, in favour of environmentally sustainable and dignified Enviro Loo facilities. Another R16.5m has been allocated to the Brickvale Housing Initiative, while R15m has been set aside for the development of the Swaneville Industrial Park 'Provision has also been made to strengthen youth development initiatives, local procurement programmes, and digital transformation within municipal service departments aimed at building institutional agility and enhancing citizen access to services,' she said. She revealed there will be a 0% increase in property rates for the next three financial years. 'In addition, extended rebates for pensioners and residential property owners have been approved,' she continued. She added, other tariff adjustments for the 2025/26 financial year include: • A 4.3% increase in refuse removal and sundry tariffs • A 15.3% increase in water and sanitation tariffs, as determined by the Rand Water Board • An 11.3% increase in electricity tariffs, under the National Energy Regulator of South Africa directive Molefe stated the budget is fully funded, with a projected operating surplus of R37m. The municipality has set a targeted collection rate of 90% to be achieved through strengthened credit control measures, implementation of smart metering to reduce technical losses, and the continued rollout of the Mogale Ya Tima disconnection campaign for non-payment. 'Cost containment remains a priority. The municipality will be reducing reliance on contracted services and optimising internal capacity to ensure value for money. The mayor will continue to champion engagements with various stakeholders, particularly on tariffs, thus mayoral imbizos will be rolled out. Council's resounding support for the 2025/ 26 Budget demonstrates a collective commitment to accelerated service delivery, fiscal discipline, and improved accountability. The municipality remains unwavering in its pursuit to build a capable, responsive, and developmental local government, one that puts people first and ensures that no resident is left behind,' she concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
Daily Maverick
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
SA almost has a Budget — finance committee adopts fiscal framework, despite MK and EFF rejections
After multiple false starts, a key aspect of the 2025 Budget was adopted in Parliament on Wednesday, with the support of the ANC and DA. When the second iteration of the 2025 Budget came before Parliament's finance committee in April, the divisions in the Government of National Unity (GNU) were on full display. The Democratic Alliance (DA) refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework and it only moved through the committees and then the National Assembly thanks to the support of non-GNU parties such as ActionSA. On Wednesday, 4 June, the GNU's largest members, the African National Congress (ANC) and DA, finally found each other and the fiscal framework was passed by a vote of seven to three. The passing of the fiscal framework is a key step in the budgeting process. This framework establishes economic policy and revenue projections and sets the overall limits to government spending. This report must be adopted within 16 days after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables the Budget. While the DA opposed the fiscal framework in Budget 2.0, Wednesday's situation was different, with both the ANC and DA supporting the measure against the opposition of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party. Wednesday's meeting was briefly halted to find a bigger venue in Parliament to accommodate all the MPs, journalists and officials, as well as ensure it was recorded, in line with MPs' requests. There were several comments and queries by MK party MPs, including axed finance minister Des van Rooyen and former Eskom boss Brian Molefe. At one point, Molefe said the fiscal framework should include the expanded unemployment rate (43.1%) rather than the narrow definition (32.9%), but his suggestion was shot down. The MK and EFF also criticised the increase in the fuel levy, with Molefe describing it as 'regressive' and 'not pro-growth'. On Tuesday, the Western Cape Division of the High Court dismissed the EFF's urgent bid to block the fuel levy increase. Issues were raised on whether the Budget was that of an austerity budget, denied by the ANC – an answer the MK party and EFF continued to reject. It was questioned several times during the meeting whether MPs were making points simply to grandstand 'because there were cameras'. This seemed evident when EFF MP Omphile Maotwe raised objections over a section of the report that dealt with 'not providing bailouts' to state-owned entities (SOEs), rather than 'capitalising SOEs'. Maotwe said she was at Transnet when she claimed it had been successful under the management of fellow finance committee member Brian Molefe – the former Transnet CEO turned State Capture accused, and now a member of the MK Party on its parliamentary benches. Next week, the National Assembly will vote on whether to adopt the fiscal framework in a sitting at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. When the fiscal framework is passed, other steps in the budgeting process include the passing of the Division of Revenue Bill and the Appropriation Bill. During the tabling of the fiscal framework in the National Assembly in April, the ANC appeared jubilant when it was passed without the DA's support, while the DA had harsh words for the ANC and other parties who supported that version of the Budget. It's unlikely there will be such acrimony next week. DM
