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The Labour Court overturned a CCMA ruling that reinstated Capita South Africa team leader Shaun Williamson, finding his racist remarks justified his dismissal.
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Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called ‘Hitler’ in call centre dispute
– The Labour Court has set aside a decision reinstating a Capita South Africa team leader dismissed over racist remarks to colleagues.
– The court ruled that Shaun Williamson’s comments, including remarks about a dog trained to bite black people, were racist and an assault on colleagues’ dignity.
– Acting Judge Cecily-Ann Daniels found that the CCMA had failed to properly consider South Africa’s history of racial discrimination and had incorrectly concluded the employee had shown genuine remorse.
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Xola Nqola, said the National Assembly should expedite the processing of the Protection of Information Bill.
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Ad hoc committee: ANC wants to expedite processing Secrecy Bill
– The ANC seeks to expedite the Secrecy Bill, aiming to include it in the ad hoc committee’s report on criminal justice infiltration.
– The bill, criticised for threatening constitutional freedoms, has faced delays since its introduction in 2010.
– The ad hoc committee continues to refine its draft report, with final recommendations pending further review and responses.
Senior IDAC investigator Brian Padayachee (pictured) says KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi gave IDAC an affidavit in support of one of its Crime Intelligence investigations – and said Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan was a witness in two of these cases.
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Mkhwanazi knew of looming arrests as Khan prepared to testify, commission hears
– On 6 July 2025, KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi claimed that senior IDAC investigator Brian Padayachee was unqualified and acted as a “pawn in a game” used by a “rogue faction” within the unit.
– Mkhwanazi has also contended that this alleged rogue element was behind the IDAC prosecution of several high-ranking Crime Intelligence officials.
– But on Tuesday, Padayachee denied those claims and revealed that he had forewarned Mkhwanazi about the June 2025 arrests of Khumalo and other officials.
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board suspended the CEO, Patrick Dlamini, on Monday, despite uncertainty about its powers of delegation.
Leon Sadiki/Bloombergd Treasury stands divided
– The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board has suspended CEO Patrick Dlamini despite uncertainty about its powers of delegation.
– The CEO’s suspension must be agreed upon by the shareholder representative, who is the finance minister.
– The latest developments will escalate tensions between Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and his deputy, David Masondo, who chairs the PIC.
The FSCA works with the Auditor-General, National Treasury, NPA and Hawks to force employers to settle contributions owed to retirement funds.
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Exposed: 6 000 employers sitting on your pension money
– The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has released the details of 6 000 employers reported to be in arrears on retirement fund contributions.
– They are the worst offenders among the 16 000 employers who owed R8.3 billion to 75 retirement funds for the contributions of about 590 000 members.
– The number of delinquent employers has more than tripled since 2023.
Bafana Bafana’s Jayden Adams died over the weekend.
Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFAfamilies after ‘tragic’ weekend for SA sport
– Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams, 25, died at his Cape Town home, while rugby prop Luqobo Makwedini, 20, collapsed and died after a training session with French club AS Béziers.
– Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed condolences to both families, calling the losses “tragic” and pledging that the Boks will “pray for them” and “play for them”.
– The Springboks are training in Durban for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales at Kings Park.
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has set the FIFA World Cup and the internet on fire with his Hermes bag collection.
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Erling Haaland’s luxury bag collection: Norwegian football star’s Hermès haul tops R1.1m
– Erling Haaland, known for his football stardom and viral personality, has drawn attention for his impressive Hermès Birkin and HAC bag collection worth millions of rands.
– International stylist Jack Savoie’s breakdown video, now at 16.5 million views, clarified that some pieces are actually Haut à Courroies – Hermès’ earliest bag model.
– The collection includes standout pieces such as the Endless Road, the Togo Leather Birkin and the Hermès Birkin Rock, with prices ranging from R61 306 to over R1.1 million.
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