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India’s bowlers restricted Pakistan to set the platform for a six-wicket win in Dubai that keeps their semi-final hopes intact. After a heavy loss to New Zealand in their opening match, India could not afford to slip up against their big rivals in this ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash. And thanks to some …
A field of over 1500 runners enjoyed perfect weather conditions while participating in the BayRun with Discovery Vitality on Saturday. The Cape Recife High School fields, which hosted the start and finish of the race, were painted pink with a wide expanse of branding from Discovery Vitality lining the start and finish chutes. The runners …
When it comes to ensuring the safety and quality of the water we use daily, particularly for drinking, proper testing and treatment systems are essential. With various options available, including drinking water potability assessments and water testing, it is vital to understand how to maintain clean and safe water for your household or business. …
It was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for the local teams. These results mean three of the sides finish the third round in the top eight – albeit the …
Dear Editor In light of news reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has allegedly been aware of the questionable VBS-linked loan received by Justice Minister Thembi Simelane since at least 2021, the Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Ramaphosa to break his silence on this alarming matter. News reports allege that the President was informed about this …
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin heaped praise on his squad after a dramatic comeback performance in their WXV 2 match against Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday evening brought them to the brink of a draw against the team ranked seventh in the world. De Bruin said they are still …
Australia produced a strong showing as they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to get the defense of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown off to the best possible start. Sri Lanka chose to bat first in Sharjah but struggled to 93 for seven, with Nilakshika Silva top scoring with an unbeaten 29. Australia …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes today’s Johannesburg High Court ruling, which has dismissed the MK Party’s urgent bid to postpone next week’s Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviews. This follows last week’s Western Cape High Court interdict, which barred impeached former judge president, John Hlophe, from participating in JSC processes. This ruling is another …
Dear Editor On the eve of the South African Navy Festival in Simon’s Town, Minister Angie Motshekga attempted to shift blame for the severe crisis facing the South African Navy onto the Armscor Dockyard — an entity that falls directly under her portfolio and management. In response to a written Parliamentary question by Nicholas Gotsell …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a warning to the public to be cautious of individuals or entities (impersonators) who are fraudulently soliciting funds by impersonating the FSCA. FSCA employees are sometimes impersonated with the intention of duping victims that their funds may be recovered by the FSCA. However, an upfront fee is …
The SAPS in Bushbuckridge has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a fatal stabbing incident that occurred at a certain tavern in Collegeview, Bushbuckridge in the early hours of Saturday, 05 October 2024. During the tragic incident, a 25-year-old man was sadly killed. Be as it may, the suspect (26) has since been …
We are excited to announce the launch of our new online platform, designed to simplify the process of checking your SASSA grant status. With just a few clicks, you can easily access the latest information on your SASSA grant application. Our user-friendly interface makes it convenient to track the progress of your application and stay …
48-year-old Vincent Christian Mkumbo made a brief appearance before Kuruman Magistrate’s Court on 04 October 2024, for alleged cyber fraud, alternative fraud, alternative forgery and uttering. It is alleged that the Tanzanian citizen, is well-known as Chris manufactures and sells fraudulent vehicle license discs in order to avoid going to the Traffic Department for renewal. …
In the News Today: Trade unions will on Monday embark on a nationwide strike, demanding urgent reforms on key issues, including fair wages for workers and an end to profit-driven retrenchments by employers. Cosatu has called on workers to join the nationwide protest on International Day of Decent Work. DURBAN – Trade unions will on Monday …
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SIU to probe academic fraud at Fort Hare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new and two amended proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at various institutions.
The SIU has on Friday been given the green light to probe several provincial government departments and the affairs of the University of Fort Hare.
According to the SIU, the agency’s investigation period for the university has been extended to start from 1 January 2004 until 4 October 2024. The new scope allows the unit to probe the registration or admission of non-eligible people to enrol for, study for or be awarded degrees, including Bachelor’s, Honour’s, Master’s and PhD degrees.
“Without limiting the scope of non-eligibility grounds, this includes persons who did not have the requisite degrees or matriculation results to enrol for, study for or be awarded the degrees in question,” the SIU explained.
Investigators will probe the maintenance of the university’s infrastructure from 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2023 and zoom in on the installation of CCTV cameras and associated security features at the staff village in Alice in the Eastern Cape from 18 March 2022 to 2 June 2022.
They will also look into the refurbishment and maintenance of student residences at the university’s Alice campus in 2009 and the Capacity Building Programme for the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature.
The SIU will further investigate the appointment of a Head of Department and the affairs of the university in the Nguni Cattle Development Trust.
“Serious maladministration and malpractices, as well as conduct which may seriously harm the interests of the public in the affairs of the university regarding the administration and payment of allowances for food, accommodation, books, stationery, cash and study-related costs to qualifying students.”
In addition, investigations will cover the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences’ Albertina Sisulu Executive Leadership Programme in Health and the Master of Public Health Programme including the registration or admission of non-eligible people to enrol for, study for or be awarded degrees.
Further, the provincial Departments of Transport will be put under the microscope.
According to the agency, the SIU’s investigation will continue to probe the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, registration of motor vehicle ownership or licensing details, issuing of driving licences, learner’s licences or professional driving permits, conversion of foreign driving licences and military driving licences to driving licences, and issuing of roadworthy certificates.
The state agency will investigate conduct at the Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and provincial Health Departments in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape.
The SIU will also probe the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and Tlokwe Local Municipality.
In the provincial departments and the municipalities, the matters are mostly related to tenders and contracts.
The SIU will examine if the contracts adhered to National Treasury guidelines and ascertain whether the payments were irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditures or financial losses for the department or the State.
“Beyond investigating maladministration, corruption and fraud, the SIU will identify systemic failures and recommend measures to prevent future losses.”
In line with the SIU Act, the agency said it would refer any evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during its investigation to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further action.
Meanwhile, the agency is also authorised under the SIU Act to initiate a civil action in the high court or a special tribunal in its name to address any wrongdoing identified during its investigation resulting from acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 11:29
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Four suspects nabbed in Limpopo for possession of illicit cigarettes, dealing in drugs
Four male suspects, aged between 26 and 38, have been apprehended at separate locations during routine operational duties conducted by various police units across the Capricorn District in Limpopo.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a foreign national was nabbed on Friday at Lebowakgomo RDP, Zone F for possession of 28 plastic bags containing dagga estimated at R28 000 and a substantial amount of cash.
The SAPS said the operation was led by the members of the Lebowakgomo police with the Polokwane SAPS, Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Public Order Policing (POP).
Then, at around 2pm on the same day, members of the POP received information about a 38-year-old foreign national male who was allegedly dealing in illicit cigarettes at a local Spaza shop in the Lebowakgomo complex.
“Police responded to a tip-off that resulted in the illicit cigarettes, valued at R300 000, being discovered inside the shop and further confiscated a white Mercedes Benz motor vehicle belonging to the owner suspected to be the transporter.”
In addition, a 32-year-old male suspect was nabbed by the Provincial Organised Crime Intelligence Unit in Polokwane central business district (CBD) while in possession of heroin and crystal meth with an estimated street value of R1 700.
The Provincial Crime Intelligence Cluster Coordination Narcotics Task Team jointly with the Provincial Organised Crime Unit arrested a 26-year-old male suspect along Indian Centre in Polokwane at about 7:20pm for possession of drugs.
“The suspect was immediately arrested for possession of 50 sachets of nyaope and eight sachets of crystal meth drugs with an estimated value of R2 500.”
The suspects are expected to appear before the Lebowakgomo and Polokwane Magistrate’s Court soon, as police investigations continue. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 11:46
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Seventh administration to promote peace, security in Africa
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has assured South Africans that the current administration will not stray from the African Agenda and will continue to push for peace and security on the continent.
Delivering his remarks at the Africa Peace and Security Dialogue hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation on Saturday in Magaliesburg, the Minister said: “I am here to say that the seventh administration remains committed to the African Agenda. We are not deviating from it, we pursue our agenda in the spirit of genuine partnership, not hegemony as some would claim.”
The annual dialogue is dedicated to finding practical solutions to the peace and security challenges facing the continent.
“Evidence suggests that when all variations are put, it is said that more than 120 conflicts are playing themselves out on the world, while 60% of the United Nations Security Council peacekeeping budget focuses on African conflicts and peacekeeping.”
According to the Minister, the two most worrying conflicts which have led to devastating humanitarian crises are in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan.
Lamola stressed that the Government of National Unity (GNU) was working around the clock to end these wars with the Deputy President Paul Mashatile being the envoy for South Sudan and President Cyril Ramaphosa focusing on Sudan.
“Unfortunately, both have not received adequate attention from the international community compared to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the devastating war in Gaza and recent tensions between Israel and its Arab neighbours.”
He raised his concern that Africa has experienced a resurgence of coups in the past few years, while six member states remain suspended from the African Union (AU) because of unconstitutional government changes.
“I hope this conference will help us find a solution to legitimate concerns of West Africa about colonial vintage still haunting most parts of the continent.”
However, he said the Global South would continue to work in harmony and revive the AU and regional economic communities, the building blocks of African integration.
He said the resurgence of violence in the Sahel region “should concern us all” and the terrorism and violent extremist acts in Cabo Delgado were a security threat for Mozambique and the wider Southern African region.
“The threat of terrorism and violent extremism is one of the most pressing peace and security challenges that the continent is dealing with as it has spread to more regions of the continent, including Southern Africa.”
In addition, he stressed that South Africa would continue to support the leaders and people of South Sudan in their transition process towards a stable democracy.
South Africa has placed the issue of financing peace operations on the continent through the UN’s assessed contributions on the Security Council agenda.
He told the guests that South Africa will use its Chairpersonship of the G20 to action the pact of the future as adopted by the UN General Assembly, reform the global financial architecture, inclusive governance and refocus on the implementation of the sustainable goals to put forward Agenda 2063 on the global pedestal. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:29
In the News Today: No one is feeling unluckier than Stellenbosch FC forward Lehlohonolo Mojela. The speedy winger has scored in two successive cup finals in less than a year but ended on the losing side on both occasions. Mojela put Stellenbosch ahead with an early goal in the final of the MTN8 against Orlando …
Man arrested for forging car license disks in Kuruman
A 48-year-old Tanzanian citizen appeared in court this week for allegedly manufacturing and selling fraudulent vehicle license discs.
Vincent Christian Mkumbo made a brief appearance before the Kuruman Magistrate’s Court on Friday for alleged cyber fraud, alternatively fraud, alternatively forgery and uttering.
According to the police, it is alleged that the Tanzanian citizen manufactured and sold fraudulent vehicle license discs. He would give clients a printout of the same license disc with an extended expiration date or which he renewed for an amount of R350.
On Thursday, a search and seizure operation was conducted at Promise Land, Kuruman.
“During the search, a red and black USB memory stick and the accused’s cellphone were seized for further investigation. The accused was immediately apprehended by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team.
“Mkumbo was released on R500 bail with the condition of informing the investigating officer about his movements out of Kuruman at all times,” said the police.
The case was postponed to 5 December 2024. – SAnews.gov.za
Janine
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30
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