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Former ANC MP Vincent Smith was sentenced by the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg to an effective seven years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to corruption, fraud, and money laundering linked to payments from Bosasa.
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First state capture big fish in orange overalls: Inside Vincent Smith’s plea deal
- Former ANC MP Vincent Smith was sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption and fraud related to Bosasa kickbacks, marking the first state capture case resulting in jail time.
- Smith admitted to receiving over R800 000 in bribes from Bosasa while chairing the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, using his company to launder the money.
- As part of the plea agreement, Smith forfeited two properties worth R1.5 million, and while he cited remorse and reputational harm, he now faces imprisonment in the very system his actions undermined.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he asked retired Justice Sisi Khampepe to step down as chair of an inquiry into delayed apartheid-era prosecutions amid controversy over her previous role on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Ramaphosa says he asked Justice Khampepe to step down as TRC inquiry chair
- President Ramaphosa appointed Justice Sisi Khampepe to investigate delayed apartheid atrocity prosecutions but now won’t oppose Zuma and Mbeki’s bid for her recusal.
- Ramaphosa claims he was unaware of Khampepe’s role on the TRC amnesty committee, which influenced his decision to ask her to step down due to potential bias concerns.
- Zuma and Mbeki cite Khampepe’s TRC involvement, including denying them amnesty and her role in the NPA’s Human Rights Investigation Unit, as reasons for her recusal.
Billionaire business tycoon Patrice Motsepe says rumours of his campaigning for president of the ANC are intended to discredit him.
‘False and unfounded’: Motsepe shuts down ANC leadership rumours
- Patrice Motsepe denies being behind websites and merchandise promoting him as the next ANC leader.
- Motsepe believes these campaigns are designed to discredit him and portray him as disrespectful of ANC rules.
- He maintains his contribution to society is best made outside of politics, despite remaining within the ANC.
ANC Western Cape convenor Jerimia Thynsman addressed an interfaith dinner (iftar) for the breaking of the fast at the Ahlul Bayt Mosque in Ottery on Thursday.
ANC Western Cape slams Trump while honouring Iran’s Khamenei at interfaith iftar
- The ANC in the Western Cape honoured Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at an interfaith iftar gathering.
- ANC Western Cape convenor Jerimia Thuynsma criticised the Trump administration, accusing it of seeking global dominance.
- Thuynsma warned against framing the conflict involving Iran as a religious war to avoid division in local communities.
US ambassador to Pretoria Leo Brent Bozell says Washington expects a foreign policy shift from South Africa and a B-BBEE exemption for US firms.
Bozell demands a sea change on Iran but offers hope of a detente with Washington
- US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell is urging South Africa to clarify its foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, to improve relations with the US.
- Bozell reiterated US demands regarding domestic policy, including B-BBEE exemptions for US companies and addressing farm killings.
- Bozell suggests the US can be a better trade partner than China by supporting local beneficiation of critical minerals, but B-BBEE remains a significant obstacle.
Proteas captain Aiden Markram speaks to his teammates in a huddle as they prepare to field against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, 4 March.
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PLAYER RATINGS | Here’s how we scored every Protea at the T20 World Cup
- The Proteas T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment with a crushing semi-final loss to New Zealand, despite a strong showing in earlier matches.
- Key players like Aiden Markram, David Miller and Lungi Ngidi had impressive performances, while others like Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada struggled for consistency.
- The tournament highlighted both the squad’s potential and its shortcomings, with some players exceeding expectations and others failing to deliver in crucial moments.
Britney Spears was released Thursday morning after a DUI arrest.
Arrested and released hours later: Britney Spears set to appear in court after DUI
- Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles and later released from police custody.
- Spears’ representative called the incident “unfortunate” and “inexcusable”, stating she will comply with the law.
- This arrest follows Spears’ past struggles, including a public breakdown and a conservatorship that was dissolved in 2021.
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