Khan shot in attempted hit; Parties target DA over Steenhuisen claims: Today’s top 7 stories
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Senior Crime Intelligence official Major General Feroz Khan is recovering after being shot in the abdomen in an apparent ambush in Johannesburg on Sunday night, days before he was due to testify before the Madlanga Commission.
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– Suspended deputy head of Crime Intelligence Major General Feroz Khan was shot in an attempted assassination in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Sunday evening
– The South African Police Service has launched a high-level investigation led by the Gauteng Hawks, with detectives following every lead to identify and arrest those responsible
– The shooting comes two days before Khan was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission, which is probing allegations of criminal interference in law enforcement
Tumelo Nku has told the Madlanga Commission that late deputy minister Kebby Maphatsoe introduced him to the drug trafficker.
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– Businessman Tumelo Nku has told the Madlanga Commission that he was introduced to a drug trafficker by the late former deputy minister Kebby Maphatsoe and was tasked with setting up a R300 million cocaine bust to target a rival trafficker
– Nku, who claims he was the originalged that Khan ordered his arrest after discovering his role as the whistleblower
– The commission is hearing evidence about alleged criminal interference in law enforcement, with further testimony expected
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The ANC has called for a full investigation into allegations by former DA leader John Steenhuisen that a lobbying firm linked to former DA leader Tony Leon (pictured) used its political connections to arrange meetings between government ministers and private clients, claims the DA denies.
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– ActionSA has demanded an investigation into allegations that Resolve Communications, a lobbying firm chaired by former DA leader Tony Leon, was granted privileged access to DA ministers and senior government members on behalf of private clients
– The party has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to institute an urgent probe and will submit parliamentary questions to every DA minister in the government of national unity
– The allegations have drawn comparisons to state capture-style access, with ActionSA pushing for the matter to be referred to the Public Service Commission and Public Protector
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A general view of the Beitbridge border crossing in South Africa in 2023. Zimbabwe’s repatriation reception centre at the border post reached capacity on Monday as hundreds of Zimbabweans rushed home.
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– The Beitbridge repatriation reception centre in South Africa is filled to capacity as large numbers of Zimbabweans return home
– Authorities are managing arrivals at the centre amid the sudden influx, which is linked to cross-border tensions and concerns, including xenophobia
– The movement reflects ongoing economic and political pressures driving Zimbabweans to leave South Africa
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Naspers has reported that Takealot.com group in SA has hit more than $1 billion (R16.4 billion) in local revenue and its profits are ramping up.
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– Naspers has increased its dividend by 40% after its Takealot Group hit $1 billion in revenue for the first time, marking a milestone for South Africa’s largest online retailer
– Takealot also posted its first full-year adjusted operating profit of $11 million, a turnaround from a $13 million loss the previous year, with logistics driving the improvement
– Despite the strong results, Naspers has declined to reverse a R5.9 billion impairment it booked against the business two years ago, signalling continued caution
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Pieter-Steph du Toit (right) and Siya Kolisi.
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– South Africa’s Springboks are set to unleash a powerhouse first team, with coach Rassie Erasmus delivering what has been described as the ultimate flex in team selection
– Key figures Pieter-Steph du Toit and Siya Kolisi are expected to lead the side as the team builds momentum ahead of a busy international season
– The full team announcement is available to subscribers, with a free 14-day trial offer for new readers
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– In a growing TikTok trend, young men are deliberately self-inducing “cauliflower ear” – a deformity traditionally associated with contact sports – as a symbol of toughness and online validation
– Medical experts, including a Wits University plastic surgeon, have warned that the trend causes serious long-term consequences, including chronic pain, infections, nerve damage and permanent scarring
– The phenomenon is part of a broader online “looksmaxxing” culture, with experts urging young viewers to understand the health risks before attempting the trend
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