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There has been public outcry after the City of Johannesburg, already drowning in debt, revealed plans to nearly triple its senior management positions while board members in key utilities increase from 86 to 385, with no clear explanation.
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Joburg: Too broke to fix potholes, not too broke to hire hundreds of executives
- Johannesburg plans to significantly increase senior management positions and board members in key utilities, despite the City’s debt crisis and a large portion of the budget already allocated to salaries.
- Watchdog groups criticise the City for prioritising executive pay over service delivery, with many CEOs exceeding legal remuneration limits while residents face deteriorating infrastructure.
- The finance minister has deemed the City’s budget illegal and unfunded, raising concerns about its financial stability and ability to meet its obligations.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola.
Lamola says diplomatic pressure over xenophobia is partly coordinated to undermine SA
- International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola suggests diplomatic pressure over xenophobic attacks aims to undermine South Africa’s standing.
- Lamola criticised Minister Gayton McKenzie for anti-immigrant rhetoric, stating it contradicts the government’s constitutional principles.
- Ghana is preparing to repatriate its nationals from South Africa, while South Africa addresses migration tensions with justice, crime prevention and security ministers.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero speaks with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
Electricity minister steps in with new payment framework for Joburg power debt
- A new strategy is being considered to ring-fence City of Johannesburg revenue to address its power debt.
- The strategy involves a direct partnership between Eskom and City Power.
- The intervention was brokered by the electricity minister, mayor of Johannesburg and the Eskom group executive.
Former Cabinet ministers Sisisi Tolashe (pictured) and Bheki Cele have brought the ANC into “disrepute”, the party alleges.
Tolashe, Cele referred to the ANC’s disciplinary committee for bringing party into disrepute
- Bheki Cele and Sisisi Tolashe are among five ANC members referred to the party’s national disciplinary committee.
- They are accused of bringing the ANC into disrepute, according to secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
- The referral follows a report from the integrity commission presented to the NEC.
Cape Point Shredded Light Meat Tuna in Vegetable Oil, 170g.
Something fishy: A tuna mystery on Checkers shelves
- A consumer, Mike Udal, found significant variations in saturated fat and sodium content on three seemingly identical tins of Cape Point tuna purchased from Checkers.
- Shoprite Group, owner of the Cape Point brand, explained that the tuna is sourced from different manufacturers with varying recipes and processing techniques, leading to the nutritional differences.
- Shoprite acknowledges the confusion this causes and says it will work to better align nutritional information across the same product in the future.
Cedric Kaze alongside Khalil ben Youssef.
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Kaizer Chiefs hunting new head coach after departure of co-coaches Kaze, Ben Youssef
- Kaizer Chiefs have officially ended the tenure of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef after the 2025/26 season.
- The co-coaches briefly revived the club’s form before a late-season collapse derailed their momentum, leading to a third-place finish.
- The club is now searching for a new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, aiming for sustained success.
Rachel Kolisi gave an update on her health.
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‘Proof of life’: Rachel Kolisi shares humorous update post surgery
- Rachel Kolisi underwent shoulder surgery on 18 May and is recovering well, sharing a “proof of life” update on Instagram.
- She thanked her support system for helping her through the first week after the operation, acknowledging the challenges of recovery.
- The surgery forced her to cancel an appearance at the Kingsmead Book Fair, as she focuses on healing.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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