Jenna-Leigh Bilong

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[Jenna-Leigh Bilong @LadyBilong]

I will not forget my God.

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his profound solidarity with the Government and the people of the Bolivarian Republic of #Venezuela following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country.

The Chairperson @ymahmoudali extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift and full recovery to those who were injured. He also pays tribute to the courage and dedication of the emergency responders and all personnel working tirelessly to assist the affected communities.

In these difficult circumstances, the Chairperson reaffirms the solidarity of the African Union with the Government and the people of Venezuela. He expresses the hope that the ongoing relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts will enable the affected communities to overcome this tragedy as quickly as possible.

Read @ https://t.co/BOMofG6Wy4

[Dr Nasiphi Moya @nasiphim]

Executive Mayor orders reconnection of Basic Education Department while vowing further action to recover school debt.

Today’s disconnection was born out of frustration and desperation following the continued escalation of unpaid municipal debt owed by public schools within Tshwane.
@CityTshwane

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it processed 8,230 repatriated foreign nationals through the Beitbridge Port of Entry between 12 and 24 June 2026, including 6,709 Malawian nationals and 1,521 Zimbabwean nationals.

The BMA said all repatriations are conducted in the presence of embassy officials to verify identities and travel documents.

On Thursday morning, 17 buses arrived without the required Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs) and were redirected to the Musina truck stop until the necessary documentation was obtained.

The authority also found that several buses lacked valid cross-border permits, while some drivers were not carrying passports, preventing them from crossing the border.

The BMA has urged transport operators and foreign nationals to ensure all immigration requirements, documentation and security clearances are completed before arriving at the port of entry to avoid delays and ensure the lawful, safe and orderly repatriation process.

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

I spoke to #MazwiKhubeka exclusively. The full interview is coming soon on @eNCA. Credit also to Joe Komane and Muhammed Tlali oa Letseng (camera crew).

[eNCA @eNCA]

[BREAKING] A forensic report has recommended disciplinary action against suspended Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi. Mnisi is accused of failing to declare company directorships. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

The suspects were all members of a “Rolex Gang.”

[Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) @StatsSA]

https://t.co/iwMY8cDJPM

[eNCA @eNCA]

[BREAKING] Apartheid askari Joseph 'Joe' Mamasela has been charged with 15 counts of murder. The charges emanate from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403

[Siviwe Gwarube @Siviwe_G]

We call on City of Tshwane to restore electricity and water services at the DBE head offices or face legal action.

I can confirm that the national Department of Basic Education’s account with the City of Tshwane is not owing a single cent.

There was no legal basis for the disconnection!

The DBE does not run schools. This is the function of the provinces. The City knew that this was not our debt. But disconnected us anyway. This has financial implications for the Department when it should be spending all its resources on our learners and the education system.

[Silindelo Sebata @Sli_Masikane]

[JUST IN] #VusimuziMatlala

Magistrate will take time to consider whether the proposed sentence is just. Matter postponed to 1 July. He will deliver his ruling at 08h30.

Matlala HAS NOT been convicted. This will only happen during judgement

#eNCA

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

@eNCA On relationship with Samuel Mashaba @eNCA

[Silindelo Sebata @Sli_Masikane]

#VusimuziMatlala The magistrate says he needs clarity on who is taking care of Matlala's 9 children. His lawyer says that Matlala's children are being looked after by their mothers and some by his wife.

#eNCA

[Silindelo Sebata @Sli_Masikane]

#VusimuziMatlala's wife arrives in court.

#eNCA

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT:

Reports from various sources suggest that additional arrests are anticipated (at least 6 high-ranking and high-profile).

It appears the "Cat" plea deal may be an instrumental tool in the internal SAPS cleanup operation.

@eNCA

[Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa]

Congratulations to Bafana Bafana on beating Korea 1-0 in Monterrey to make it to the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup for the first time.

Coach Hugo Broos, and scorer Thapelo Maseko opened the way for South Africa to progress to the group of 32 where an encounter with tournament hosts Canada awaits.

Bafana Bafana displayed an inspired team performance of discipline in defence and precision in their attack.

We remain united and hopeful under our banner that declares “One Nation. One dream. One goal.”

[Aldrin Sampear @AldrinSampear]

@AirEuropa now flies directly between Madrid, Spain and Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

The inaugural flight landed this morning and will fly 3 times a week. Tell a Friend.

#WeDoTourism #SouthAfrica

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:

With Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala now turning state witness as part of a plea agreement, various investigations will now enter a new phase.

Matlala has agreed to co-operate with the State.

Matlala will provide evidence against several “high-profile”
individuals implicated in wrong doing.

We could expect arrests within days.

@pule_jones @Sli_Masikane @eNCA

[eNCA @eNCA]

[BREAKING] Alleged kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala enters plea agreement. The deal relates specifically to SAPS tender allegations. State reserves the right to bring further charges. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

BREAKING:

Vusi “Cat” Matlala has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and corruption.

As we speculated, a plea bargain has been reached.

A plea and sentence agreement has been concluded.

@pule_jones @Sli_Masikane

[Jenna-Leigh Bilong @LadyBilong]

I feel sorry for anyone who didn’t watch that match 🇿🇦🔥

We’re going to be talking about this for a while… and rightfully so.

Let me try nap before work 😭
Sunday night vs Canada ⚽️

#BafanaBafana #OneNation #BafanaPride