ORLAND PIRATES ROAD TRAFFIC INCIDENT

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ORLAND PIRATES ROAD TRAFFIC INCIDENT

Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five members of the club’s staff were involved in a road traffic incident on Sunday night.

The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from Gqeberha, following their hard-fought 3–0 victory against Chippa United. 

Upon encountering a collision between two vehicles, Coach Ouaddou and several staff members disembarked from the team bus to assist those involved. Tragically, while attending to the scene, a Nissan NP200 vehicle collided with the stationary vehicles, striking the group and causing serious injuries.

Coach Ouaddou, along with the five affected staff members, were immediately transported to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care. The Club is in close contact with the medical team and will provide updates on their recovery in due course.

At this stage, our priority is the health and wellbeing of our colleagues. The Club has made arrangements to ensure that the affected individuals and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult time.

We ask for privacy and respect for those involved as they focus on recovery. Further updates will be communicated when appropriate.

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MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT EXPOSED

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MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT EXPOSED

Dear South Africa
By Lumka Oliphant

I have just received a letter of suspension from the department following an expose by the Sunday Times on a trip to New York where Minister Sisisi Tolashe spent R3 million for two weeks.

The department, Sisisi in particular, believes that I leaked the information to the Sunday Times and previous reports by the City Press—just because I have worked with almost every journalist and worked at City Press in particular.

Sisisi, who does not even have a Grade 12, has been ridiculing my work even though I remain one of the best performing Heads of Communication in government according to GCIS.

She has taken her political fight with Bathabile Dlamini to the department and has been victimising me in every meeting, but I decided to give her the respect she deserves as a leader and umntu omdala.

The trumped-up charges, they say, are as a result of the findings of the AG which have nothing to do with me. If they are talking about the AG findings, then the DG should be suspended because we have a multi-billion finding by the AG that speaks to the lack of management of SASSA by the department. A qualification for that matter.

This suspension is because one of the advisors, Ngwako Kgatla, has been telling everyone that I am the minister’s enemy because I worked with Bathabile. Actually, anyone who is not speaking with the advisor is moved around.

Thabani Buthelezi, Zanele Simmons, Osborne Masilela, are a case in particular. The very person who is now acting Chief of Staff is a niece to Kgatla and even lied in her CV that she used to volunteer for the late Hlengiwe Mkhize.

But here is the thing: I will not be intimidated by Sisisi, who must still go and finish her Grade 12. Ndim ndilapha etshatshalazeni bethuna. Andimoyiki uSisisi. To show that I know my work, as they were busy with the charges, my work is recognised internationally and confirmed today for an award.

My phone is charged and remains open for anyone who wishes to take an interview.

#LumkaOliphant #SocialDevelopment #SisisiTolaqa #HumanRights #Transparency #PublicService #Justice #PoliticalDramaIndia #fblifestyle

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT FAILURE TO SUPPORT TOWNSHIPS BUSINESS

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT FAILURE TO SUPPORT TOWNSHIPS BUSINESS  

Despite the Township Economic Development Act (TEDA) being signed into law on 19 April 2022, small businesses in Gauteng continue to struggle to market their services, products and to do business with the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) due to the existing red tape.

This has also hurt the economic growth and job creation in Gauteng. TEDA was meant to assist local businesses, particularly in the township, with compliance, to make it easier to do business with the government; however, not much has changed since then, and now the MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, is attempting to fix the blunder that was made three years ago.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng demands that proper and prompt amendments to this bill be made in consultation with the affected stakeholders.

MEC Maile has admitted that there are gaps in the current legislation for the township economy and the actual intention of the action in the current form, hence the need to amend the current TEDA. He was responding to the Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng’s written questions tabled in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL).

In 2022, the bill was passed unanimously with assurances given that all issues highlighted by political parties and stakeholders during the public participation phase and committee meetings were taken into consideration and amended.

Now three years down the line, MEC Maile has suddenly realised that this bill is not serving its intended purposes, and the township economy, particularly businesses located at the industrial hubs across the province, struggles to sell their goods and services to the government. This is clearly hampering job creation in the province, which currently has an unemployment rate of 33.8%. Instead of taking their time and following due process, the initial bill was pushed through the legislature and hailed as a victory for the ruling party, but not a victory for small businesses operating in the townships.

This is unacceptable and only pulled the wool over the eyes of the small businesses that were meant to benefit from this so-called bold step taken by former Premier David Makhura. Every year, the government commits to spending a certain percentage of its budget on the township economy; however, the department's quarterly reports indicate that this goal is never met.

Small businesses are a lifeline for many unemployed residents in this province. But if the current trend continues, small businesses will be forced to close their doors, leaving even more people unemployed.

If Premier Panyaza Lesufi were truly serious about improving the township economy, he would immediately cut the red tape and ensure that they do indeed spend 30% of their budget on the township economy. The DA Gauteng will be tabling questions in the GPL to demand that the MEC speedily implement the amendments to the bill once passed.

A DA-led Gauteng provincial government would immediately streamline the process for small businesses wanting to do business with the government. Furthermore, we will replicate the model implemented by the DA-led Western Cape, where one day a month is set aside for businesses to interact with officials from the Economic Development department.

Through these interactions, officials get to know the challenges faced by small businesses and determine how best to support them to flourish in their different sectors.

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Beaufort West Municipality Newly Appointed CFO

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Beaufort West Municipality Newly Appointed CFO

The Beaufort West Municipality is proud to officially welcome our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Mr. Bradley Jacobs, whose appointment is effective today, 1 September 2025.

We are excited to note that he joins the Municipality as a young CFO, bringing with him fresh energy, innovative ideas, and a commitment to strengthening financial governance. His appointment reflects our vision of combining experience with leadership to promote accountability and sustainable development for the people of Beaufort West.

The Municipality looks forward to his contribution in driving financial stability and supporting service delivery that truly benefits our community.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome and best wishes to our new CFO as he embarks on this important role in serving Beaufort West Municipality

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NERSA R54BILLION BLUNDER

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NERSA R54BILLION BLUNDER

The DA has written to NERSA seeking a public explanation of R 54 billion blunder. It is a sign of gross incompetence at our country's energy regulator. The DA will not allow South Africans to be taxed for state ineptitude.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today written to the Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), demanding a full, public explanation for the catastrophic R54 billion error made in Eskom’s recent tariff determination [see letter here]. This is not the first such mistake, nor even the first matter taken on judicial review by Eskom.

This monumental blunder is not a simple "mistake": it is a sign of gross incompetence at the heart of our country's energy regulator. The consequence is that already-struggling South African households and businesses will be forced to pay billions more for electricity to cover for NERSA's failure. 

The decision to rectify this via a quiet settlement with Eskom, which will see tariff hikes soar to 8.76% in 2026/27 and 8.83% in 2027/28, is a slap in the face of every citizen.

The DA will not allow South Africans to be taxed for state ineptitude. We have therefore taken the following immediate steps:

We have formally requested the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Energy and Electricity to convene an urgent inquiry into NERSA's internal processes and its fitness to regulate our energy sector.

We have now written directly to the NERSA Chairperson, demanding public accountability and answers on how this occurred, who is responsible, and what steps will be taken to prevent it from ever happening again.

The DA seeks a clear outcome: full transparency from NERSA, accountability for those responsible for this costly failure, and a complete overhaul of the regulator’s processes to ensure it is fit for purpose.

It is completely unacceptable that NERSA's incompetence and Eskom’s years of mismanagement and corruption will now be funded by the public. This incident has shattered public confidence in the regulator. South Africans deserve a regulator that protects them, not one that makes them pay for its (and ESKOM’s) mistakes. 

The DA will use every mechanism available to hold NERSA and the ANC government to account for this failure.

The DA will continue to fight for an affordable, reliable, and transparently-regulated energy supply for all South Africans.

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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI FOUNDATION OFFICES

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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI FOUNDATION OFFICES

Durban – The Trustees of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Foundation is honoured to announce that the Foundation’s Offices will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, 30 August 2025.

The Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Foundation aims to preserve the enduring legacy of the late HRH Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. A legacy of a lifelong commitment to servant leadership, education, community development, and the preservation of our cultural heritage.

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The official opening of the Foundation’s Offices will bring together leaders, dignitaries, and members of the community, just days after Shenge’s birthday, to celebrate the vision and legacy of one of South Africa’s greatest statesmen.

The Chairperson of the Foundation, Hon Velenkosini Hlabisa MP, will preside over the official opening, and deliver the keynote address.

Venue: Prince Mangosuthu Foundation Offices, Signal Hill, Durban Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025

Time: 11:30 for 12:00

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121 DOCKETS RETURNED POLITICAL KILLINGS TASK TEAM

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121 DOCKETS RETURNED POLITICAL KILLINGS TASK TEAM 

The Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, notes the statement made by the National Commissioner of Police, General Masemola on the sidelines of the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference, regarding the return of 121 dockets to the Political Killings Task Team. This follows the allegations by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner that dockets had been taken from the Task Team. 

Shortly after his appointment, Professor Cachalia requested the National Commissioner to furnish him with a detailed report on the Task Team - a report which is yet to be submitted. 

On the 13th of July 2025, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, announced the establishment of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe the allegations made by the Provincial Commissioner concerning the Task Team and other related matters. 

In response to the statement made by the National Commissioner, Professor Cachalia stated the following: “I was appointed by the President to ensure the integrity of the SAPS during this difficult time and build public trust in this vitally important organisation. I recognise that the allegations made in relation to the Political Killings Task Team are of immense public interest. 

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The Political Killings Task Team is at the centre of the allegations made by the Provincial Commissioner and will be dealt with by the Commission. It is a concern therefore that steps are being taken in relation to this matter before the Commission has had a chance to investigate the issues surrounding the Task Team. I have requested the National Commissioner to submit his report without further delay.”

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