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Omars Motor Den owner Yusuf Omar was briefly detained after obstructing police and SIU investigators in search of a luxury car linked to Tembisa Hospital kingpin Morgan Maumela.
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SIU seizes Morgan Maumela’s Bentley tied to R2.3bn Tembisa Hospital scandal
- A Mpumalanga car dealer was arrested after obstructing the SIU and police searching for a luxury car linked to Tembisa Hospital extraction kingpin Morgan Maumela.
- Maumela, his vast network of companies and sprawling collection of luxury properties were first exposed in 2023 in a News24 investigation titled Silenced.
- The SIU expanded its investigation of his network of proxy companies to 41 entities, paid R820 million by the Gauteng health department.
Senior police officers are facing disciplinary action over damning evidence before the Madlanga Commission. Among them is Major General Richard Shibiri, who has since been fired.
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Cat, coke and corruption: Top cop Shibiri axed, others to follow over Madlanga evidence
- Major-General Richard Shibiri was dismissed from the police force following evidence linking him to alleged criminal figures and corruption.
- Shibiri received a R70 000 loan from tenderpreneur Vusimusi Matlala to repair his son’s car after an accident.
- Other senior police officers, including Major-General Feroz Khan and Major-General Lesetja Senona, are expected to face disciplinary processes soon.
From March 2023, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane led about 60 officials on overseas trade missions at a combined cost of R12.75 million.
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‘Frequent flyer’: Eastern Cape premier’s overseas trips spark firestorm over R12m bill
- Premier Oscar Mabuyane led overseas trade missions costing R12.75 million with 60 officials from March 2023 to December 2025.
- Opposition parties criticise the trips as costly joyrides with no tangible results, while unemployment in the province reaches 44.6%.
- Mabuyane’s spokesperson defends the trips, claiming the province has secured approximately R173 billion in investment since 2019.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the country on his Cabinet’s approach to managing migration.
Ramaphosa to address the nation on immigration issues as tension rises
- President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the Cabinet’s migration management approach amid calls for a shutdown to force foreigners out.
- Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the government will not allow a shutdown of the country, and that police are ready to enforce the law.
- Recent xenophobic protests have turned violent, with two Mozambican nationals killed in Mossel Bay following anti-foreigner demonstrations last week.
Mr Price investors are worried about the implications of acquiring German-based retailer NKD, but CEO Mark Blair says the group’s top priority remains the SA business.
Mr Price gains billions in minutes as results spark buying frenzy
- Mr Price shares surged almost 13% on Friday, adding nearly R6 billion to its market value following gains in profit and margins.
- The group’s revenue increased 4.2% to R42.7 billion, but earnings were affected by one-off expenses related to the R10-billion NKD acquisition.
- The NKD acquisition faces shareholder resistance due to concerns about overpaying, though the South African business has delivered steady performance and market share gains.
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber.
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Dobbo stunned by Nienaber hate in Ireland: ‘Appreciate what you’ve got’
- Stormers head coach John Dobson defended Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber, who has faced criticism in Ireland despite winning two Rugby World Cups with the Springboks.
- Nienaber expressed doubts about remaining at Leinster next season, stating in a press conference that people in Ireland don’t value him or his contributions.
- Dobson praised Nienaber as a brilliant defensive coach and urged the Irish rugby community to appreciate their world-class coaching setup with Leo Cullen and Nienaber.
Former prince Andrew paid symbolic “peppercorn rent” for a 30-room Windsor mansion.
Disgraced royal Andrew sublet houses while paying ‘peppercorn rent’: UK auditors
- Former prince Andrew earned private income from subletting three cottages while paying symbolic peppercorn rent for the 30-room Royal Lodge mansion.
- Andrew’s daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, have apartments at royal palaces with rent paid from King Charles’ privy purse despite not being working royals.
- Andrew paid a £1-million premium for a 75-year lease on peppercorn rent and has since moved to the Sandringham estate.
*These summaries were written with the support of Toqan AI.
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