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Hein Odendaal at a previous court appearance.
Ex-Steinhoff exec pleads guilty, will skip jail if he pays R2m fine
- Former Steinhoff executive Hein Odendaal pleaded guilty to failing to report fraud and will avoid jail by paying a R2 million fine.
- Odendaal failed to report Steinhoff’s creation of “fictitious income”, leading to false financial statements.
- Odendaal is the fourth South African linked to Steinhoff to take a plea deal, while Stéhan Grobler intends to plead not guilty.
Fikile Mbalula has reprimanded ANC NEC member Bernice Swarts in a private letter, calling her “one-loaf-per-family” bread campaign an “insult to the indigent”.
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‘Insult to the indigent’: Mbalula orders ANC’s Bernice Swarts to stop bread campaign
- Fikile Mbalula reprimanded ANC NEC member Bernice Swarts for her “one-loaf-per-family” bread campaign, calling it an insult to the poor.
- The ANC publicly distanced itself from the campaign after photos emerged, leading to accusations of vote-buying.
- Mbalula ordered Swarts to halt the campaign and any similar initiatives, stating it brought the party into disrepute.
Nelson Mandela Bay metro Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces a motion of no confidence.
ACDP launches bid to remove Nelson Mandela Bay mayor
- The ACDP has filed a motion of no-confidence against Nelson Mandela Bay metro ANC Mayor Babalwa Lobishe.
- The motion was submitted due to dissatisfaction with Lobishe’s unilateral leasing of a state-owned transformer.
- The motion could lead to a new mayor or political party taking control of the town hall.
Major-General Richard Shibiri testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
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Matlala recorded telling cops his R70 000 payment to Shibiri was for alcohol
- Suspended Organised Crime head Richard Shibiri is accused of exchanging money with tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, who is accused of attempted murder.
- Matlala was recorded telling police that the money he transferred to a Shibiri-linked account was for alcohol, contradicting Shibiri’s claim that it was a loan for car repairs.
- Evidence leader Lee Segeels-Ncube questioned the timing of the payment and suggested it was more likely for Shibiri’s celebration in Tzaneen, not car repairs.
US President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a new tariff push after the Supreme Court set aside his previous trade retaliation.
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US targets 15 countries and EU for new tariffs — but not SA, for now
- The US has launched a probe into 15 countries and the EU for unfair trade practices, potentially leading to new import tariffs.
- The investigation targets countries with manufacturing overcapacity, with the aim of protecting American jobs and ensuring fair trade.
- A separate investigation into 60 countries benefitting from products made with forced labour will also be announced.
Veteran Stormers forward Deon Fourie talks to reporters at the High Performance Centre in Bellville on 11 March 2026.
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‘I like to prove people wrong’: Deon Fourie back for Stormers after two years of injury horrors
- Deon Fourie is set to return to the Stormers after nearly two years of injury setbacks, including an ACL tear and a broken tibia.
- Fourie considered retirement but decided to continue playing, aiming to get through his comeback match against the Bulls injury-free and contribute his experience to help the Stormers end their three-game losing streak.
- Fourie’s return is expected to bring reliability and leadership to the Stormers as they focus on executing the basics to improve their performance.
Controversial reality TV couple Mel and Peet Viljoen were arrested in the US on Tuesday.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Office
Mel and Peet Viljoen arrested in US for allegedly shoplifting $5 300 worth of groceries
- Mel and Peet Viljoen, a controversial reality TV couple, were arrested in Florida for allegedly shoplifting over $5 300 worth of groceries.
- They are accused of a six-month retail theft scheme involving “ticket-switching” and skipping self-checkout lanes at a Publix supermarket.
- Mel claimed she acted alone due to being in “survival mode” without a visa, but investigators say footage shows both participating in the theft.
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