Dina Pule? ANC tradition trumps right and wrong? How did she leave parliament the first time? Here is a reminder:
July 2013, President Zuma removed her as Minister of Communications. Even by Zuma's low standards, she was not fit for office.
A parliamentary ethics inquiry subsequently found that she had breached Parliament's Code of Ethical Conduct. Pule had failed to disclose material aspects of her relationship with Phosane Mngqibisa, enabling him to benefit improperly from government-related activities. She also misled the inquiry on key facts.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela issued a report finding that Pule had acted unlawfully and unethically, concluding that she had "persistently" misled investigators and recommending that she apologise and repay public funds spent on Mngqibisa's travel.
And today, 13 years later, @CyrilRamaphosa thinks this doesn't matter. It matters to many voters and you can not wish us away.
As it wasn't an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, Levi's was asked to hide its logo on Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California).
And they did it in the smartest way possible. #WorldCup#FIFAWorldCup#Levis
The Mourning Friend Who Found the Body Now Faces Murder Charges
On 23 March 2026, Riaan Scheepers (52) was allegedly murdered while looking after a house in Swartruggens. He suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso and a head injury.
On 25 March, Hendrik Pretorius reported finding Scheepers' body lying near a flower bed at the property and told media he had last seen him alive on 23 March.
In the weeks that followed, police traced leads involving goods allegedly stolen from Scheepers' home that were advertised on local WhatsApp groups. A search warrant later led to the seizure of Pretorius' cellphone, where investigators reportedly found messages discussing the alleged murder weapon.
On 9 June 2026, Pretorius (59) and Benjamin Roos (42) were arrested and charged with murder and house robbery. They appeared in the Swartruggens Magistrate's Court on 11 June 2026 and were expected to apply for bail on 17 June 2026.
🚨 BREAKING:
England’s team equipment has been stolen including players’ boots/shoes, training gear, coaching staff equipment, balls and uniforms.
The England camp is now working with police to find the stolen items or replace them quickly so the team can train as planned.
[Daily Mail]
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