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3156252	有图 <p> The DA noted that PSIRA’s annual rate increase stands at only 7.38%, far below the near six-fold rise in overall security spending. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/George-Mukhari-Academic-Hospital-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa. Picture: Gallo Images / Lefty Shivambu</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Democratic Alliance (DA) has voiced concern over soaring security costs at Gauteng public hospitals, which have skyrocketed from R655 million in 2022 to R2.54 billion in 2025 — nearly quadrupling in just three years.</p><p>According to DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC Jack Bloom, the rising security expenditure is diverting much-needed funds from critical healthcare services.</p><p>“This squeezes out money needed to improve patient care,” said Bloom in a statement on Monday.</p>Multi-million rand contracts under scrutiny<p>Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed in a written reply to the provincial legislature that the increase is due to “additional points of service provision” and higher rates regulated by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).</p><p>However, Bloom questioned the justification, noting that PSIRA’s annual rate increase stands at only 7.38%, far below the near six-fold rise in overall security spending.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> UPDATE: Two premature babies abducted from hospital found [Watch] </p> </p> </p><p>“As a percentage of the total Gauteng health budget, security costs have gone up from 1.1% in 2022 to 3.8% of this year’s allocation of R66 billion,” he pointed out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Security bills for major hospitals are among the highest. Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg, and Bertha Gxowa hospitals are paying R77 million, R72 million, and R26 million respectively to private security firms each year.</p><p>In response to Bloom’s inquiry, the department stated: “The security assessment report conducted justifies the additional increase in the number of guards, and it is in line with the PSIRA rates.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Mpumalanga primary school pupils treated for food poisoning after eating oranges</p>Guards unpaid despite soaring costs<p>Despite these massive outlays, some security workers are not being paid on time. At Tembisa Hospital, guards have gone on a go-slow, protesting after not being paid for three months.</p><p> </p><p>At George Mukhari Hospital, Mafoko Security Patrollers recently lost a court case over failing to pay provident fund contributions.</p><p>Similar allegations have surfaced at Bertha Gxowa Hospital, where workers claim deductions are not reaching the required funds.</p><p>Although the department insists it uses “a monthly performance monitoring tool to ensure that security workers are paid on time and according to legislation,” Bloom said, “this does not appear to be effective.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Hospital horror: Cops in frantic search for two premature babies snatched from incubators</p><p> </p>Calls for accountability<p>Bloom suspects widespread corruption.</p><p>“Many security companies seem to be grossly over-charging while underpaying their workers,” he said.</p><p>The DA has vowed to continue pushing the provincial health department to review the escalating costs.</p><p>“Hospital patients suffer because of a lack of budget to fix staff shortages, long queues, and broken equipment,” Bloom warned.</p><p> </p><p>The Citizen has contacted the Gauteng Department of Health for further comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.</p><p>NOW READ:Suspect allegedly confesses to Tembisa Hospital fire</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Democratic Alliance (DA) Department of Health hospital </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Crime UPDATE: Two premature babies abducted from hospital found [Watch] <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Crime Hospital horror: Cops in frantic search for two premature babies snatched from incubators <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News WATCH: Diepkloof protest turns deadly [VIDEOS] <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Municipal water disruption affects services at Carletonville Hospital <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Hospital security bill soars to R2.5bn amid patient care crisis	查看 5040	《公民报》	2025-05-26 19:47:59 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156251	有图 <p> Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina explained that water issues in towns and cities were due to local infrastructure problems. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Water-Stock.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Water is flowing from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) again, almost eight months after the cross-border pipeline was closed.</p><p>Originally planned for a six-month maintenance shutdown, delays on the Lesotho end of the project pushed the completion date back by eight weeks.</p><p>The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) celebrated the end of the shutdown on Sunday, 25 May, stressing the situation was under control from the start.</p>LHWP delays <p>The LHWP channels water from three dams in the mountain kingdom into the Free State and up into the Highveld.</p><p>The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) oversees South Africa’s end of the agreement, which completed its planned maintenance by the original deadline at the end of March.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng residents warned to brace for major water disruptions this week </p> </p> </p><p>Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina praised the TCTA and explained the nature of the delays.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“This is a project between two countries. The delays were caused by inclement weather — they couldn’t work on the site,” said the minister.</p><p>Majodina said bad weather at the beginning of April forced a three-week delay, and heavy rains later that month further pushed the completion date back.</p><p>“But we were patient with them because we received high levels of rain in the country from January to April, so we did not have any crisis,” the minister said this weekend.</p>No problem with bulk supply<p>Last year, there were fears that areas serviced by the LHWP — towns connected to the Integrated Vaal River System — may experience water shortages.</p><p> </p><p>Owing to the rain, Majodina said there was more than an adequate supply to municipalities and at no stage did they need to access reserves from dams such as Sterkfontein.</p><p>Municipalities have suffered intermittent water issues, but the minister explained this was a localised issue.</p><p>“The challenges of water supply have nothing to do with bulk water supply. The water you see running down the street — it is the water that comes from the bulk water supply. We have supplied bulk,” said Majodina.</p><p>She added that the department was working with municipalities to close leaks and bursts at key infrastructure points.</p><p> </p><p>“The challenge is reticulation and provision thereof, which is not our mandate as the Department of Water and Sanitation,” Majodina concluded.</p><p>NOW READ: Gauteng residents warned to brace for major water disruptions this week</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Lesotho municipalities water water and sanitation </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> South Africa Gauteng residents warned to brace for major water disruptions this week <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News These Gauteng municipalities are lagging behind with their refuse collection bills <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Vaal Dam still over 100%: Here’s what level it’s on today <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News ‘Please hold’: Here’s which municipal call centres keep the public hanging the most <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Municipal water crisis ‘nothing to do with bulk water supply’, says minster at LHWP reopening \| The Citizen	查看 4546	《公民报》	2025-05-26 19:58:25 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156250	有图 <p> Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is living his best life and reminding us why he"s dubbed the Minister of Enjoyment. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/siya-2-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Siya Kolisi, Picture Instagram</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>While attending his best friend Nicholas Holton’s wedding in Peru, Kolisi brought the moves, the grooves, and plenty of South African flair. </p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/siya-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Siya Kolisi. Picture Instagram<gwmw></gwmw><p>From dancing on boats to heartfelt throwbacks, here’s how Mzansi’s favourite captain turned up in true Kolisi style.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siyakolisi)</p><p>ALSO READ:DStv cuts ties with MacG’s Podcast and Chill</p>Dance moves and bridal boats<p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siyakolisi)</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sport update: It’s quarter-finals week in the URC </p> </p> </p><p>It was all vibes and moves when Siya Kolisi touched down in Peru for his best friend Nicholas Holton’s wedding. <gwmw></gwmw></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Dressed to the nines and oozing cool, the World Cup-winning Springbok captain was seen leading the bridal party onto a lifeboat, yes, a lifeboat! While dropping his signature South African dance moves that had social media buzzing.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/siya-4-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Siya Kolisi. Picture: Instagram<gwmw></gwmw><p>In an Instagram post captioned “Thank you, Holtons”, Kolisi had his fans in stitches and admiration as he grooved his way across the screen.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siyakolisi)</p><p>Later, at the reception, Kolisi even pulled out a classic, dancing to Shakira’s 2010 hit Waka Waka, and the comments section was full of love. One follower nailed it: “Siya is such a happy dude, man.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Musk’s social media platform X, still recovering from major global outage<gwmw></gwmw></p>A friendship that changed his life<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/siya-8.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>But this wedding wasn’t just about turning up, it was deeply personal. Kolisi reflected on his friendship with Nic Holton, a bond that goes back to their time at Grey High School.</p><p>Nic wasn’t just a classmate; he was a lifeline. “He helped me with my homework, taught me some English, and I taught him a bit of isiXhosa,” Siya once shared.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Majo Arróspide (@majo.byla)</p><p> </p><p>Nic visited Siya in Zwide, played rugby with his local club, and tasted real Kasi life. The respect runs deep, so much so that Siya named his son after Nic.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/siya-and-nic-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Siya Kolisi and Nic. Picture: Instagram<gwmw></gwmw><p>Their brotherhood was also featured in Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story on Showmax, where Siya credits Nic as one of the people who shaped him into the man he is today.</p>Minister of Enjoyment takes on South America<p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siyakolisi)</p><p>Though the wedding was in Peru, Siya also made a stylish detour to the town, and best believe, the Minister of Enjoyment was fully booked and busy!</p><p> </p><p>Rocking a bucket hat like a true South African from the Zwide, Siya was seen playing soccer, visiting art galleries like Grada Gallery, and trying out Spanish phrases (“Hola, me llamo Siya!”).<gwmw></gwmw></p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/siya-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Siya Kolisi. Picture: Instagram<gwmw></gwmw><p>He took fans along for the ride on Instagram, from trying out local cuisine to navigating the uphill streets of Cusco with classic Xhosa commentary: “Haai kuyafiwa!” (It’s tough!).</p>Always the life of the party<p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siyakolisi)</p><p>True to form, he didn’t just show up at the wedding; he showed off, in the best way, joking around with guests, dancing until late, or just spreading positive vibes. Siya made sure the joy was contagious.</p><p> </p><p>Even off the rugby field, his leadership and humour shine through.</p><p>And since his separation from Rachel Kolisi, announced in October 2024, Siya seems to be prioritising time with friends and family, and doing the things that make his heart happy.</p>Wherever Siya goes, the party follows<p>Rugby pitch, a wedding in Peru, or a tourist stroll through Spain, one thing’s for sure, Siya Kolisi brings the fun and favour.</p><p>It’s no wonder Mzansi crowned him the Minister of Enjoyment.<gwmw></gwmw></p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rachel Kolisi Sharks rugby team Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Multimedia Sport update: It’s quarter-finals week in the URC <footer> 20 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Three areas the Sharks can refine before their Munster quarter-final <footer> 22 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby URC crunch time: Bulls, Sharks and Stormers in good form ahead of quarter-finals <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Who are the likely SA URC Player of the Season contenders? <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Siya Kolisi Gets Down in Peru: The Wedding Highlights \| The Citizen	查看 7242	《公民报》	2025-05-26 20:09:49 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156249	有图 <p> Despite a court order and a lawsuit from the real Tammy Taylor over the unauthorised use of her name, the Viljoens continue to use it. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Melany-and-Peet-Viljoen-Tammy-Taylor-trademark.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Melany and Peet Viljoen. Picture: Instagram/@peetviljoen_ttn</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>When a judge recently ordered Peet and Melany Viljoen to immediately stop using the Tammy Taylor trademark, it was just another shot over the bow for the nail franchise after the US owner already took steps to sue them for $100 million for using her trademark after their license expired.</p><p>Judge Joseph Raulinga ordered Tammy Taylor Global Franchising, as well as the Viljoens to “immediately cease representing or holding out to the public that they have the legal authority and right to sell Tammy Taylor nail franchises in South Africa, without authorisation under the Trademarks Act” or any nail salon that incorporates or uses the Tammy Taylor name or trademarks.</p><p>He ordered them to remove all references to ‘Tammy Taylor’ from their websites, stationery, forms, marketing material, salon products and social media platforms within 30 days from the date of the order, which was on 25 April.</p><p>However, on 25 May they still used the Tammy Taylor name, after their lawyer informed the lawyer of the franchisee who sued them to get her money back, Lebohang Hlathuka, that they will appeal the judgment.</p><p>ALSO READ: Tammy Taylor Global Franchising gets a big hiding in South African high court</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Origin of Trump cross video \| McKenzie slammed for xenophobia \| Tammy Taylor Global loses in court </p> </p> </p>Real Tammy Taylor sues Viljoens for $100 million over name use<p>The real Tammy Taylor, founder and owner of Tammy Taylor Nails in the US, said in April last year that she is suing Melany and Peet Viljoen for $100 million and filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of California, accusing her former licensees of continuing to use her trademarks after the licence ended.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>She also uploaded a video on her Instagram account the week before in which she said the Viljoens are illegally using her name to sell franchises, counterfeiting and selling her products, and using her logos and trademarks on all their social media platforms. She also said that the Viljoens threatened, harassed, and stalked her.</p><p>In the video she alleged that “from 2017 to 2022 Tammy Taylor, Inc. granted the Viljoen’s the limited right to sell its nail products in Australia and Africa” but that this “was terminated in 2022” and “from 2018 to 2022, granted the Viljoen’s the limited right to develop Tammy Taylor salons in Africa”, but that this “was terminated in 2021”.</p><p>Melany Viljoen responded with three videos on TikTok, claiming that she and Peet “own the legitimate registration and ownership of the Tammy Taylor name in South Africa”.</p><p>ALSO READ: Tammy Taylor Nails told to stop using name as US company launches ‘brutal takeover’</p><p> </p>Viljoens do not own the Tammy Taylor trademark, court hears<p>The alleged unauthorised use of the real Tammy Taylor’s name became part of Hlathuka’s case after her legal team asked in their application for an order that the Viljoens be ordered to stop using the trademark because they do not own it.</p><p>According to Hlathuka’s court papers, the trademark register confirms that Tammy Taylor Inc., a California corporation in Santa Ana, is the registered owner of the Tammy Taylor South Africa trademark.</p><p>Melany Viljoen also tried in February 2023 to register Tammy Taylor Global Franchising as a trademark and according to Hlathuka’s court papers, the application will probably be refused because the Trademark Act provides that a mark must not be registered if it is identical to a registered trademark in the name of a different owner or if it is so similar to the registered one that it will deceive or cause confusion, unless the owner consents to it.</p><p>ALSO READ: Tammy Taylor Nails: Did the Viljoens scam South African franchisees?</p><p> </p>Who owns the trademark? Experts weigh in<p>Nishaat Slamdien, associate and John Foster, partner at law firm Spoor & Fisher, wrote in May last year that trademarks are territorial in nature and trademark rights are limited to the country where they have been used and/or registered, although there is an exception for trademarks found to be well-known.</p><p>They say the Trademarks Act allows owners of well-known trademarks to prevent their use and registration in South Africa that are identical or are an imitation or translation of the well-known mark and are intended for use or registered regarding goods or services that the mark is well-known for and where the use is likely to cause confusion or deception.</p><p>“If the well-known trademark is also registered in South Africa, the owner of that mark can prevent its use if the use would be likely to take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or the repute of the well-known mark, even when there is no likelihood of confusion or deception.”</p><p>Slamdien and Foster say it appears that the trademark was registered in South Africa, as a search of the Trademarks Register shows that Tammy Taylor, Inc is the current owner of an application for registration and registrations for the trademark in South Africa.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Real Tammy Taylor owns her trademark, not the Viljoens – expert</p>Melany Viljoen’s trademark application assigned to real Tammy Taylor<p>They point out that it seems that in 2016, Justsmart Mobile (Pty) Ltd, with Melany Viljoen as the sole director, sought to register the Tammy Taylor South Africa logo, but this application was subsequently assigned to Tammy Taylor US.</p><p>In addition, they point out that Peet Viljoen said in a video on Instagram that “transfer to the USA was denied”, but that the Trademark Register revealed this was not the case. “As the word mark was originally used under licence from the US company, it is questionable whether Justsmart had a good faith claim to ownership of the logos.</p><p>“As such, Justsmart might have been compelled to assign the applications for these logos to the US company.”</p><p> </p><p>Slamdien and Foster say that, from an intellectual property perspective, the owner of a registered trademark can rely on the Trademarks Act to prevent the unauthorised use of a trademark if it is likely to cause deception or confusion.</p><p>ALSO READ: Tammy Taylor Nails: empty and broken promises</p>What does this mean for the Viljoens?<p>“What this means for the Viljoens is that Tammy Taylor Inc. may be able to rely on its trademark registrations to prevent the Viljoens’ use of it in South Africa.” Therefore, they say, Tammy Taylor Inc. would be able to:</p>Obtain an interdict to stop the use and infringement of the trademarkDemand the removal of the infringing trademark from all goods and advertising material, and where the infringing mark is inseparable from the material, demand that all this material be delivered to Tammy Taylor USClaim damages for actual financial loss suffered orIn lieu of damages, claim a reasonable royalty that would have been payable by a licensee for use of the trademark. </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mel Viljoen Peet Viljoen Tammy Taylor </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: Origin of Trump cross video \| McKenzie slammed for xenophobia \| Tammy Taylor Global loses in court <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Tammy Taylor Global Franchising gets a big hiding in South African high court <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Judge orders Viljoens to immediately stop using Tammy Taylor trademark	查看 8717	《公民报》	2025-05-26 20:21:26 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156248	有图 <p> Congratulations are in order! </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/eben-etzebeth-anlia-expecting-another-baby.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Anlia and Eben Etzebeth when they were expecting their first child. Picture: Instagram @anliastar</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok star Eben Etzebeth and his wife Anlia have announced that they are expecting another baby.</p><p>The pair welcomed their first bundle of joy in January last year.</p><p>Taking to Instagram on Monday morning, the Etzebeth family shared that they are expecting another baby girl.</p><p>“Baby Etzebeth #2 on the way! Can’t wait to welcome our little wildflower girl!” Anlia wrote.</p><p>The announcement was shared by the couple in a joint post on Instagram on Monday morning. They wrote:</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> URC quarter-final pits Eben Etzebeth against Jean Kleyn </p> </p> </p><p>“Baby Etzebeth #2 on the way! Can’t wait to welcome our little wildflower girl!”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Anlia Etzebeth (@anliastar)</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Miss Education’ star Buntu Petse and husband welcome their newborn</p>Anlia Etzebeth: ‘Thank you for making me a mummy’<p>Anlia celebrated her first Mother’s Day this year with a sweet post dedicated to her daughter.</p><p>“Motherhood – the best thing I’ll ever do… Thank you for making me a mummy. Happy Mother’s Day! Privileged to have two wonderful mums in my life… thank you for everything,” she wrote.</p><p> </p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Anlia Etzebeth (@anliastar)</p><p>In February this year, Anlia and Eben celebrated their second wedding anniversary.</p><p>The pair tied the knot on 4 February 2023 at the beautiful La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, in the Western Cape.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Anlia Etzebeth (@anliastar)</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Thuli Phongolo lives it up in Dubai: ‘A dreamy, yummy… funny experience’ [PICS]</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Eben Etzebeth pregnancy </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Rugby URC quarter-final pits Eben Etzebeth against Jean Kleyn <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby ‘People come here to watch us score tries’: Sharks amped to host quarter-final <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Etzebeth passed fit to lead Sharks against Scarlets <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby ‘Hopefully just a haematoma’: Eben Etzebeth goes for scan after being carted off against Ospreys <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Eben Etzebeth and wife announce second pregnancy	查看 3634	《公民报》	2025-05-26 20:32:45 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156247	有图 <p> Ten Hag has signed a two-year contract. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Erik-Ten-Hag-11-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Manchester United’s ex-manager Erik ten Hag will take over as head coach of German Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, with a contract running until June 30, 2027, the club announced on May Monday. Photo: Darren Staples / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was appointed head coach of Bayer Leverkusen on Monday.</p><p>Ten Hag will replace Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso, who led Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in 2023-24 and added the German Cup.</p><p>ALSO READ: Real Madrid ‘legend’ Alonso returns as new coach</p><p>Leverkusen were unable to keep up the same pace this season, but still finished Bundesliga runners-up to Bayern Munich and qualified for next season’s Champions League.</p><p>Ten Hag has worked in German football before, spending two years in charge of Bayern Munich’s reserve team from 2013.</p><p>The 55-year-old Dutchman won the FA Cup and League Cup in his two full seasons at United and led the club to third in the Premier League in 2022-23.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Leverkusen draw hands Kane’s Bayern Bundesliga title </p> </p> </p><p>United launched a review last summer and interviewed other candidates after they finished eighth in the Premier League, only to decide to stick with Ten Hag.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>But after a poor start to the season he was sacked on October 28 following a 2-1 defeat at West Ham.</p><p>Before United, he helped Ajax to win three Dutch league titles.</p><p>Ten Hag has signed a two-year contract.</p><p>“With Erik ten Hag we have brought in an experienced coach with impressive success on the pitch,” Leverkusen’s sporting managing directorSimon Rolfes said in a statement, calling his success at Ajax “exceptional”.</p><p> </p><p>“With three league titles and two domestic cup wins he and Ajax dominated Dutch football from 2018 to 2022.”</p><p>“And Erik demonstrated his quality as a coach with the ensuing success at Manchester United under difficult circumstances at times,” added Rolfes.</p><p>German media reported Leverkusen were also interested Cesc Fabregas, coach of Serie A side Como, but the former Barcelona and Arsenal player elected to stay in Italy.</p>– ‘An attractive challenge’ –<p>Real Madrid announced on Sunday that Alonso will replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach.</p><p> </p><p>Alonso starred as a player for Real. He will take over on June 1 in order to lead the Spanish giants at the Club World Cup.</p><p>Alonso worked wonders at Leverkusen, taking the serial underachievers to the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history, despite having never managed at the top level.</p><p>Under Alonso, Leverkusen won the league title without losing a match in 2023-24; no club, not even the best Bayern sides or Jurgen Klopp’s barnstorming Dortmund, had gone through a league season without defeat.</p><p>Ten Hag faces a summer rebuild in Leverkusen, with several Bundesliga-winning stars heading out of the door.</p><p> </p><p>Centre-back Jonathan Tah has already confirmed his exit after 10 years at the club, with Bayern his likely destination.</p><p>Midfield maestro Florian Wirtz and winger Jeremie Frimpong also look set to leave, with German and English media reporting that both are headed to Premier League champions Liverpool.</p><p>While Tah will leave on a free transfer, Wirtz and Frimpong will command high fees, giving the Dutchman money to work with.</p><p>Ten Hag will also seek to rebuild his own reputation, which took a hit during an unhappy time at United.</p><p> </p><p>Calling Leverkusen “one of the best clubs in Germany,” Ten Hag said he wanted to “continue the ambition shown in recent years.</p><p>“It’s an attractive challenge to set up something together in this period of change and develop an ambitious team.”</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bundesliga Real Madrid CF </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> World Soccer Leverkusen draw hands Kane’s Bayern Bundesliga title <footer> 3 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> World Soccer Bayern eye title redemption as Bundesliga race enters final straight <footer> 2 months ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> World Soccer Leverkusen plan ‘perfect day’ by derailing Bayern title push <footer> 3 months ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> World Soccer Leverkusen eliminate Bayern from German Cup after Neuer sees first red <footer> 5 months ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Ex-Man Utd coach Erik ten Hag takes over at Leverkusen	查看 5575	《公民报》	2025-05-26 20:41:38 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156246	有图 <p> Beneficiaries of all types of permanent Sassa grants will be able to collect their moneynext week. Here"s a reminder of the dates. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sassa-grant-payment-dates.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will disburse June payments to permanent grant beneficiaries next week.</p><p>The agency disburses more than 19 million permanent grant payments, including theOlder Persons pension grant,Disability grant,War Veterans grant,Care Dependency grant,Foster Child grant,Child Support grant,Child Support grant Top-Upand Grant-in-aid.</p><p>In addition, the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has served as a lifeline to about eight million South Africans, refugees and asylum seekers since May 2020.</p>Sassa payment dates for June 2025Older Persons Grant:Tuesday, 3JuneDisability Grant:Wednesday, 4JuneChildren’s grants:Thursday, 5JuneIncreased Sassa grant amounts<p>This year’s first increase took effect in April:</p>Old Age (60-74 years) and Disability grantsbyR130toR2,315;Old Age (75+ years) GrantbyR135toR2,335;War Veterans GrantbyR130toR2,315;Care Dependency GrantbyR130toR2,315Child Support GrantbyR30toR560; andFoster Care GrantbyR70toR1,250.<p>NOTE: Not all grant beneficiaries will benefit fromthis year’s secondincrease,which will be implemented from 1 October.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sassa R4m fraud case latest: Court dismisses bail bid of accused </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Sassa grant: June payment dates and claims of ‘double pay’</p><p> </p><p> </p>Grant payment optionsBank Account<p>PermanentSassagrant beneficiaries have the option of having their grants paid directly into their bank account. This is a convenient payment method, as you can access your money at any time after Sassa makes the payment.</p>Retail outlets<p>Sassa grants are paid to selected stores around the country. Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer stores, Usave stores, OK and Checkers all distribute social grants.</p>Mobile cash pay points<p>There are also mobile cash pay points where you can collect your money. However, this is not a flexible payment option, and you may only collect your grant payment for a few hours every month.</p>General Sassa queries and complaintsE-mail Sassa head office at:GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.zaContact the Sassa Toll-Free Call Centre on0800 60 10 11; orContact the Sassa head office on012 400 2322. </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Grants South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Courts Sassa R4m fraud case latest: Court dismisses bail bid of accused <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Early pay in May: Good news for Sassa SRD grant beneficiaries <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Sassa offices ‘reach capacity for the day’? We have no policy to turn people away, says agency <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News Frustration mounts at Roodepoort SASSA office <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Sassa grants are being paid from next week: Here's when and how much you'll receive \| The Citizen	查看 4115	《公民报》	2025-05-26 20:41:51 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156245	有图 <p> The accused was arrested after a businesswoman in Cape Town reported voices messages she received containing various threats. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ramphosa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Picture: X / @CyrilRamaphosa </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The man accused of making threats aimed at President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday.</p><p>The accused has been identified by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as 27-year-old Phillip Sebole Masango.</p><p>Masango was arrested in Germiston on Friday and transported to the Western Cape over the weekend to attend his court appearance.</p><p>“[He is] charged with assault and threatening to kill the President of the Republic of South Africa and the Mayor of Cape Town,” Western Cape NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila confirmed to The Citizen on Monday.</p><p>“His case has been postponed until 2 June for further investigation,” Ntabazalila stated.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ramaphosa played the long game with Trump </p> </p> </p>Arrested in Gauteng<p>The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) stated that the case originated from a complaint lodged by the CEO of a Cape Town-based company on 12 May.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The complainant reported a voice message she received from the accused, in which he is alleged to have made threats against the president.</p><p>“The suspect is also alleged to have sent multiple threatening messages targeting the complainant, her family, and the executive mayor of Cape Town,” stated the Hawks.</p><p>The matter was escalated to the Cape Town branch of the Hawks’ Crimes Against the State (Cats) unit, whose investigation led to Masango’s arrest.</p><p>NOW READ: Hawks arrest suspect for making threats against President Cyril Ramaphosa</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town Cyril Ramaphosa death threats National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Opinion Ramaphosa played the long game with Trump <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa US visit came amid ‘increasing strain’ between two countries, Ramaphosa says <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Trump meets Ramaphosa: Did we all watch the same show? <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa DA reaffirms ‘longstanding’ opposition to expropriation with nil compensation <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Ramaphosa death threat case postponed to June \| The Citizen	查看 3260	《公民报》	2025-05-26 20:51:40 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156244	有图 <p> Balancing the books in the budget was difficult, but in the end no money was taken away from infrastructure investment. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Busisiwe-Mavuso-infrastucture-investment.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. Picture: Gallo Images/Sunday Times/Masi Losi</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>While three budgets in a year are unprecedented, the political mechanisms of the government of national unity have brought South Africa to a positive place, while the amount for infrastructure investment remained the same throughout.</p><p>Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), says in her weekly letter that a lot happened last week, from the third budget being tabled to the meeting of President Cyril Ramaphosa with his United States counterpart.</p><p>“With everything going on, little comment was made on one element of the budget that will be very important to our future: the amount to be spent on infrastructure investment. Despite important efforts to contain expenditure, infrastructure is expected to see R1 trillion of investment over the three-year medium-term expenditure framework.</p><p>“That figure was protected throughout the budget revisions, despite National Treasury having to cut some expenditure lines to accommodate lower growth and constrained tax revenue. Maintaining infrastructure spending is critical to the key challenge of getting economic growth going, which will lead to sustainable job creation.</p><p>“Without that, we cannot generate the revenue that would enable government to increase spending in other areas.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tips for entrepreneurs looking for government tenders: R1 trillion infrastructure investment loading </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Budget 3.0 was not a chainsaw budget, economists say</p><p> </p><p> </p>Budget provides for infrastructure spending on transport, electricity and water<p>She points out that the budget includes spending on electricity, rail, water and other transport infrastructure. “A large part of that is about fixing our logistics system, which is currently constraining economic activity significantly and deterring both local and foreign investment.</p><p>“Economists have estimated that Transnet costs the country R1 billion per day in economic activity due to its inefficiencies. Our mines and factories cannot get their output efficiently to ports and from there to markets in the rest of the world. Although there have been improvements recently, South Africa still has among the most expensive ports in the world.”</p><p>Mavuso says that, as president, Ramaphosa’s visit to the US made clear, we need dependable and stable trading relationships with major world markets. “Through its tariff moves, the Trump administration has severely disrupted a global trading system based on equal treatment and rules of conduct.</p><p>“South Africa has to deal with this reality. I hope our negotiators can make headway in forming agreements with the US, but like the rest of the world, we must be prepared for a future that sees significantly reduced trade with America.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Sensible or underwhelming? Economists react to Godongwana’s Budget 3.0</p>Will trade swing from West to East?<p>Many commentators are arguing that trade will swing from West to East due to US isolationism, which means increased trade with China, India and other emerging markets, including across Africa, although Europe will remain a critical market for our output too, she says.</p><p>“In that scenario, the global trading system is going to be more competitive, with a smaller market available for our outputs. It will be more important than ever that we are efficient. Currently, our goods are more expensive just because it costs so much to get them from where they are produced to where we need to sell them.</p><p>“Countries like China put a great deal of focus into making sure their ports are very efficient, and it is critical to their economy’s performance.”</p><p> </p><p>One area where Mavuso hopes to see much more infrastructure investment is in local government by crowding in private sector spending through public/private partnerships (PPPs). “Finalising revisions to PPP regulations last year should enable that, but it will take concerted effort and political will from municipalities to actually use the space that is created.</p><p>ALSO READ: Budget 3.0: not austerity budget, but a redistributive budget</p>Municipal performance also targeted in budget<p>“The Operation Vulindlela 2.0 process will include a special effort for municipal performance. PPPs are a potentially important mechanism to get new infrastructure to happen in a sustainable and cost-effective way.”</p><p>Mavuso says she was also pleased to see several plans in the budget to rein in expenditure that is not productive. “With the tax options limited, government has to find ways to contain expenditure. Spending reviews already done by National Treasury identified tens of billions of rands in potential savings from poorly performing or inefficient programmes.</p><p> </p><p>“As it noted in the Budget Review, if government acts on its recommendations of these reviews, it may mitigate the need for additional taxes in the 2026 budget. I hope this year’s budget experience has made the trade-offs between tax and spending that much clearer to everyone.”</p><p>She says we allowed spending to grow for too long and never did the hard work of looking at whether that spending is delivering value for money to our people. “The budget process must, in future, look at underperforming government programmes and shut them down.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Godongwana cuts government spending to offset VAT shortfall</p>Also positive progress in budget on SRD grant<p>Mavuso points out that another area where Treasury made positive progress is the social relief from distress (SRD) grant introduced during Covid-19 to support people during lockdowns, when economic activity was sharply curtailed.</p><p> </p><p>“It was a lifeline for people who simply could not find economic opportunities, but it was never meant to be permanent welfare support and has become a large item in the budget, costing R35 billion this year, more than three times the revenue the proposed half percentage point VAT increase would have raised.</p><p>“Treasury will now investigate replacing the SRD grant with a job seekers’ allowance. This makes a lot of sense. We should be supporting people, specifically our youth, to access the job market. A carefully designed support programme that enables people to access potential jobs would be far more sustainable than the SRD grant.”</p><p>She says it is also highly positive that this budget appears to have the political support to pass all the parliamentary processes ahead of it. “While the process of three budgets in a year is unprecedented, the political mechanisms have worked to bring us to a place that is positive for the country.</p><p>“That will be good for investor sentiment, which is another important part of the effort to get economic growth going.”</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Busisiwe Mavuso infrastructure investment </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business Tips for entrepreneurs looking for government tenders: R1 trillion infrastructure investment loading <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Ramaphosa says Trump meeting a success despite ambush [VIDEO] <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Personal Finance Townhouse or standalone house? 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3156243	有图 <p> Joel Le Scouarnec is facing France"s largest known sex abuse case and has admitted to raping or assaulting 299 patients, mostly minors. </p> <p> <img src="https://www.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFP__20250519__479U6G3__v1__HighRes__FranceJusticeTrialAssaultPedophilia.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Protestors during a demonstration in support of the victims of former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec outside the court in Vannes, western France on May 19, 2025. Picture: Damien Meyer / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A French surgeon who sexually abused hundreds of patients over two decades, most of them minors, said Monday he was asking for no “leniency” as his three-month trial nears a verdict.</p><p>Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, has admitted to sexually assaulting or raping 299 patients — 256 of them under 15 — in hospitals in western France between 1989 and 2014, many while they were under anaesthesia or waking up after operations.</p><p>The prosecution on Friday requested the maximum 20-year sentence for the former surgeon and also made the rare demand that he should be held in a centre for treatment and supervision even after any release.</p><p>“I am not asking the court for leniency,” Le Scouarnec said in his closing statement. “Simply grant me the right to become a better person,” he added.</p><p>The verdict from the court in Vannes in the western Brittany region is expected on Wednesday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Here’s where you’re more likely to get killed in Western Cape </p> </p> </p><p>“You were the devil and he sometimes is dressed in a white coat,” prosecutor Stephane Kellenberger told Le Scouarnec on Friday, adding that an additional trial could be required to cover the cases of further victims whose abuse is not part of the current case.</p><p> </p><p> </p>‘Not asking to escape’<p>Le Scouranec is charged in this trial with 111 rapes and 189 sexual assaults and is set to emerge this week as one of the most prolific convicted sex predators in France’s history.</p><p>His defence team said he was not contesting the accusations or the prosecutor’s sentencing request, but insisted his expressions of regret towards the victims were genuine, despite many not believing him.</p><p>ALSO READ: French lawmakers divided over PM Bayrou child abuse hearing</p><p>“Joel Le Scouarnec is not asking to escape the sentence requested by the public prosecutor,” said one of the lawyers, Maxime Tessier.</p><p> </p><p>The lawyer asked the court to take into account the “exceptional” nature of Le Scouarnec’s confession when he admitted all the charges against him in March.</p><p>“Joel Le Scouarnec has never blamed anyone else, he has always said, ‘I am the only guilty party, I am the only one responsible,"” Tessier said.</p><p>“The court must be convinced of Joel Le Scouarnec’s sincerity.”</p><p>He has repeated apologies almost mechanically over the weeks of the trial, sometimes word for word, in a monotone voice.</p><p> </p><p>And while the surgeon admitted responsibility, he also repeatedly said he did not remember his acts.</p>‘Learn lessons’<p>The months of hearings have been marked by horror over the acts of the ex-surgeon — who confessed to the abuse — but also frustration over the failure of medical and judicial authorities to act sooner.</p><p>ALSO READ: 55 men arrested in Telegram-linked paedophile ring in France</p><p>The former surgeon practised for decades until his retirement in 2017, despite a 2005 conviction for owning sexually abusive images of children.</p><p> </p><p>Le Scouarnec is already in prison after being sentenced in December 2020 to 15 years for raping and sexually assaulting four children, including two of his nieces.</p><p>Some parties in the trial voiced frustration that it had not had the impact in France they had hoped for in the media and politics.</p><p>The case has not won the level of attention given to that of Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed last year for recruiting dozens of strangers to rape his now ex-wife Gisele.</p>Victims protest<p>Earlier this month, around 20 victims of Le Scouarnec and their relatives staged a protest in front of the court over the “silence of the political world”.</p><p> </p><p>They demanded “an interministerial commission” to “learn lessons” from the Le Scouarnec case and prevent similar events from happening again.</p><p>“We are appalled to see that this ‘trial of the century’ is not a watershed event in the eyes of the government and, more broadly, the general public,” the group said.</p><p>“They’re trying to make him out to be a monster, but this monster is the society that created him and allowed him to persist,” said Manon Lemoine, now 36, one of the victims who Le Scouarnec admits to raping when she was 11.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘I’m glad it’s behind me,’ says Kid Cudi after testifying in Diddy case</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics doctor France Rape </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Crime Here’s where you’re more likely to get killed in Western Cape <footer> 17 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Crime Parolee with two names identified after allegedly raping nine-year-old <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Entertainment South African doccie about sex workers showing at Cannes film festival <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Crime Crime stats: SA records decrease in 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3156242	有图 <p> Guns are the preferred weapons of murder in the province. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Western-Cape-crime.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Western Cape has recorded reductions in murder, attempted murder, sexual offences, assault and robbery. However, police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile says more needs to be done.</p><p>Patekile presented the crime statistics for the fourth and final quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year on Monday. </p><p>He was joined by the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, the Chairperson of the Provincial CPF Board, Ms Francina Lukas, and Member of Parliament Dereleen James at a media briefing held in Green Point.</p><p>ALSO READ: Four suspects arrested in connection with fatal kidnapping case in Western Cape</p><p>“While proactive policing efforts and numerous anti-crime initiatives have been implemented across the province, more work remains to be done,” said Patekile.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police hunt alleged woman killer who uses the name of John </p> </p> </p><p>He emphasised the need for continued collaboration and called on other government departments and community organisations to intensify their support in the fight against crime.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Rapid response interventions that are set to commence soon are expected to bring some relief to communities plagued by gang violence and criminal activity. These improvements signal progress, but the Saps remains committed to further strengthening safety and security across the Western Cape.”</p>Western Cape crime stats<p>The province recorded an increase in cases of assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm – 6 465 recorded between January 2025 and March 2025, compared to 6 330 from the same period last year.</p><p>Sexual assault cases were 411 during this period, compared to 396 last year. There was an increase in arson cases, from 175 to 190.</p><p>ALSO READ: Western Cape’s anti-gang unit makes dent in crime despite detective and vehicle shortage</p><p> </p><p>Rape cases were 1 189, compared to 1 243 from the same period last year.</p><p>According to the crime stats, seven Western Cape police stations were included in the country’s most dangerous. These are the Cape Town Central, Mfuleni, Mitchells Plain, Delft, Kraaifontein, Stellenbosch, and Worcester police stations.</p><p>Arguments, misunderstandings, provocations and fights are the leading causes of murder in the Western Cape, accounting for 237 murders out of the total 1 068 cases.</p><p>Of the 1 143 cases of attempted murder recorded, 287 cases were caused by the above factors. </p><p> </p><p>You’re more likely to get killed in a public place, according to the crime stats, with 718 cases of murder, 683 of attempted murder, 2 214 of assault GBH and 108 cases of rape recorded during this period. </p><p>ALSO READ: Western Cape police launch investigation after Mauritian killed in apparent hit</p><p>The City of Cape Town district recorded 601 cases of murder in a public place, Cape Winelands district (58), Overberg and West Coast (19), Garden Route district (16) and Central Karoo District (5).</p>Object of murder<p>Most victims in the City of Cape Town district were shot to death, with 554 such murders recorded, while 108 were stabbed with a knife, 61 stabbed with a sharp instrument and 18 killed with a stone, brick or rock. </p><p> </p><p>The City of Cape Town district also recorded the highest number of incidents of multiple murders. There were 47 incidents where two people lost their lives, six incidents where three people lost their lives and one incident where five people lost their lives.</p><p>One of the cases, suspected to be extortion-related, involves five men who were found lying next to a burning Toyota Avanza motor vehicle in Betterlife in February. </p><p>The victims were all shot, and their bodies were also burned. A sixth victim was also shot in her left thigh after being hit by a stray bullet. </p><p>READ NEXT: 10 years for Western Cape boy who killed girl for not kissing him</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics crime statistics Murder Rape Western Cape </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Police hunt alleged woman killer who uses the name of John <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News Police arrest two men linked to Dundee mass shooting <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News Taxi boss killed in alleged drive-by shooting in Isipingo <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> World French surgeon accused of raping patients seeks no leniency as verdict looms <footer> 17 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Here's where you're more likely to get killed in Western Cape \| The Citizen	查看 5508	《公民报》	2025-05-26 21:24:52 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156241	有图 <p> The European Commission has warned Shein to fix deceptive sales tactics, false eco-claims, and consumer rights violations. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFP__20250204__2197627258__v1__HighRes__PresidentTrumpImposes10TariffsOnChina-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Shein risks potential fines after the EU warned the e-commerce platform Monday over a series of practices that infringe the bloc’s consumer laws, from fake discount deals to misleading product information.</p><p>The Chinese-founded platform has a month to reply and offer commitments on addressing the issues found during a probe launched in February by the European Commission with national consumer authorities in Belgium, France, Ireland and The Netherlands.</p>Shein’s alleged tactics<p>Consumers using Shein faced a range of tactics including “false purchase deadlines” to put them under pressure to buy quickly from the platform, the commission said.</p><p>It also said there was “missing, incorrect and misleading information” about consumers’ legal rights to return goods and receive refunds, and deceptive labels that suggested a product offered something special that was already required by law.</p><p>ALSO READ: Is your Shein order late? This might be why</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Never say never’ — Jack Parow speaks on refugee status amid European success </p> </p> </p><p>The EU also accused Shein of providing false information about the sustainability benefits of its products.</p><p> </p><p> </p>EU laws ‘not optional’<p>“EU consumer protection laws are not optional — they must be applied in all cases,” said the EU’s top consumer protection official, Michael McGrath.</p><p>“It’s now for Shein to step up, respect the rules and bring its practices fully in line with EU consumer standards,” he added.</p><p>Shein did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for comment.</p><p>The EU last week said it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2.30) flat fee on the billions of low-value packages that flood into the bloc each year, which would affect popular platforms like Temu and Shein.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Shein feels pressure due to increase in import tax</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Europe European Union (EU) Shein </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Entertainment ‘Never say never’ — Jack Parow speaks on refugee status amid European success <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion The big lesson to be learnt from World War II <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Europe’s appetite for war: Why peace in Ukraine remains elusive <footer> 1 month ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Is your Shein order late? This might be why <footer> 1 month ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Shein risks fines over breaches of EU consumer law \| The Citizen	查看 3608	《公民报》	2025-05-26 21:35:20 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156240	有图 <p> Pick n Pay cut its trading loss by R1 billion, but the recovery plan is only in its first year and will take another two years to bear fruit. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sean-Summers-Pick-n-Pay.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay.Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Pick n Pay has delivered on the first year of its multi-year recovery plan as the retailer’s turnaround is taking shape.</p><p>The group’s results for the 53 weeks to 2 March 2025 were announced this morning. They show that Pick n Pay reduced its trading loss by R1 billion, well ahead of forecast, while its like-for-like turnover and customer growth see momentum rebuilding.</p><p>Announcing the results, CEO Sean Summers said there are no surprises.</p><p>“We are meeting the guidance that we have given every six months, making calm and steady progress. You cannot rely on quick wins in our situation, and it will continue to be a journey as we rebuild our Institutional Memory.</p><p>“This was an important year for Pick n Pay as we executed the first leg of our operational and financial recovery. We are exactly where we said we would be when presenting the strategy last May, and in some aspects, we are tracking slightly ahead.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Famous Brands delivers double-digit dividend growth despite ‘curtailed consumers’ </p> </p> </p><p>“Particularly pleasing is the reduction in our Pick n Pay trading loss by 64% after predicting a 50% reduction.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: How did Pick n Pay do it? From technically insolvent to growing sales in months</p>Recapitalising Pick n Pay<p>The first of its six strategic priorities announced in May last year was to recapitalise the Pick n Pay Group. </p><p>In this financial year, the group completed its two-step Recapitalisation Plan, raising R12.5 billion through the Pick n Pay Rights Offer (R4.0 billion) and the Boxer JSE listing (R8.5 billion) and restoring the group to a net cash position of R4.2 billion.</p><p>“We started to give much-needed attention to our core Pick n Pay supermarkets, and we are pleased to see the early results in reporting positive like-for-like sales growth, notwithstanding the sustained pace of new store openings by our competitors in a restrained and competitive market,” Summers said.</p><p> </p>Accelerating like-for-like sales<p>The second of its priorities was to accelerate like-for-like sales growth, and the group’s turnover for the 53-week period increased by 5.6%. </p><p>Over the past 18 months, Pick n Pay company-owned supermarkets delivered consistent gains in like-for-like sales growth, improving from -0.5% in the second half of the previous financial year to +3.6% in the second half of the current financial year.</p><p>“Our franchisees also showed steady positive recovery, and this positive like-for-like momentum continued in the first eight weeks of the financial year.”</p><p>Summers also pointed out that the group maintained its focus on keeping selling prices down, recording inflation in Pick n Pay of just 2.1% for the current financial year, sharply down on the previous financial year’s 8.2% and well below Statistics SA’s food price inflation of 3.9%.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Can Pick n Pay’s new look fix their troubles? New store design revealed</p>Resetting Pick n Pay’s store estate<p>The third priority was to reset Pick n Pay’s store estate and the group made considerable progress either converting to Boxer, franchising or closing those stores where there was no prospect of their returning to profitability, Summers said.</p><p>“Importantly, a great deal of focus was put into certain loss-making stores, with some now returning to profitability. We also started opening and committing to new stores and will increasingly refurbish our supermarkets to meet and exceed customer expectations.”</p>Pick n Pay’s leadership and people<p>The fourth pillar of the strategy was leadership and people. The ongoing focus on driving operational execution and restoring its Institutional Memory required strong leadership and engaged employees.</p><p> </p><p>Summers said key steps have already been taken, including staff training to improve the customer experience, reinstating regional leadership structures and launching a campaign to reignite employee pride and purpose.</p><p>ALSO READ: Will Boxer listing on the JSE save Pick n Pay?</p>Strengthening partnerships<p>The fifth pillar, strengthening partnerships, was clearly demonstrated in the tie-up with FNB e-Bucks, which already helped to attract customers across all segments. eBucks recently won three major awards, including best financial services loyalty programme in the world.</p><p>Summer pointed out that the new four-year Tier 1 Springbok rugby sponsorship further amplified brand visibility and national pride. </p><p> </p><p>“We celebrate the extraordinary role that our Springboks and sport play in unifying our country.”</p><p>He said the retailer remains focused on innovation, adaptability and income diversification through its popular Smart Shopper programme, growing retail media capability and omnichannel platforms, while expanding value-added services revenue.</p><p>“More good news was growth of 48.7% in online sales for the 53 weeks, led by asap! and PnP groceries on Mr D. Pick n Pay asap! has grown to 600 locations and franchisee adoption of asap! doubled in two years, with new growth potential unlocked with the launch of the new asap! App.</p><p>“The growth in scale now resulted in achieving profitability on a fully costed basis. “We are very happy with our balance between clicks and bricks,” Summers said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Boxer shares worth R53 million traded since listing</p>Good news from Pick n Pay Clothing with 11.6% growth<p>Pick n Pay Clothing delivered 11.6% growth from standalone stores in the new financial year and reported market share gains. It opened net 30 company-owned stores during the financial year to bring the total estate to 415 stores.</p><p>“When I returned in October 2023 I stated that the recovery of Pick n Pay would be a multi-year process and that things would get worse before they got better. </p><p>“It is our sense that we see this unfortunate chapter now bottoming out and we have recalibrated our recovery programme to break even in financial year 2028.</p><p>“The journey of restoring Institutional Memory for long-term sustainability and success continues, and we are investing ahead of the recovery, ensuring a strong future-fit business with energy and conviction. Importantly, our customer base is steadily growing as one by one they experience the change.</p><p>“It is with a passionate sense of pride and honour that I have confirmed an extension to my contract until May 2028, thereby ensuring leadership continuity in the short term, followed by an orderly succession process,” Summers said.</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics financial results Pick n Pay Sean Summers </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business Famous Brands delivers double-digit dividend growth despite ‘curtailed consumers’ <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Did Raubex break the law? 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3156239	有图 <p> "There is potential to increase and diversify trade between our two countries" </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ramaphosa-and-Trump-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Ramaphosa and Trump met at the White House in Washington on Wednesday morning. Picture: Screengrab. </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>South Africa said Monday it plans to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States in a proposed deal worth around $1 billion a year (R17 billion), after a tense televised encounter between the countries’ presidents.</p><p>In return for agreeing to buy the gas (LNG), South Africa would avoid paying duty on exports of 40,000 vehicles a year to the United States, Cabinet Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni wrote in a newspaper comment piece.</p><p>The proposals followed tense talks between South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House last week, which aimed to reset plummeting relations and save trade ties vital to South Africa’s sputtering economy.</p><p>Under the terms of a deal yet to be finalised, South Africa would import LNG from the United States for 10 years, Ntshavheni wrote in the country’s Sunday Times newspaper.</p><p>The United States would also invest in gas infrastructure development in South Africa, including in fracking, said Ntshavheni, who was in the delegation that accompanied Ramaphosa at the talks on Wednesday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Trump meets Ramaphosa: Did we all watch the same show? </p> </p> </p><p>South Africa would in turn be able to export 40,000 vehicles a year to the United States without duties as well as 385,000 tonnes of steel and 132,000 tonnes of aluminium, she said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>She said the deal would yield about $900m-$1.2bn in trade a year.</p>Tariffs<p>South Africa has a vast trade deficit with the United States, which has threatened to impose 30% tariffs.</p><p>The proposed deal would also allow duty-free imports of automotive components from South Africa for US car production.</p><p>“These are numbers contained in the trade deal proposal that South Africa has presented to the USTR (US Trade Representative) for consideration and furthernegotiations,” Ramaphosa’s spokesman, Vincent Magwenya told AFP.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Why Cyril Ramaphosa failed in the US</p>‘Potential to increase and diversify trade’<p>Ramaphosa said in his weekly newsletter on Monday that a key outcome of the talks was “agreement on an economic cooperation channel between the US administration and South Africa to engage further on tariffs and a broad range of trade matters”.</p><p>“There is potential to increase and diversify trade between our two countries in areas such as gas, mining and critical minerals, agriculture and nuclear products,” he said.</p><p>It was also agreed that Washington would be represented at a summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Johannesburg in November, Ramaphosa said.</p><p> </p><p>Trump had threatened to skip the meeting hosted under the South African presidency this year, as ties frayed over a range of domestic and international policy issues.</p><p>During the talks in Washington, Trump confronted Ramaphosa on camera with unfounded claims of genocide against white farmers in South Africa.</p><p>But Ramaphosa insisted, “The overarching aim of our visit was to deepen our strategic economic partnership with the US as our second-largest trading partner.”</p><p>© Agence France-Presse</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Donald Trump gas trade </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Opinion Trump meets Ramaphosa: Did we all watch the same show? <footer> 37 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa DA reaffirms ‘longstanding’ opposition to expropriation with nil compensation <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Courts Ramaphosa death threat case postponed to June <footer> 14 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa ‘The throne is not under threat’: Zulu royal faction defends King Misuzulu as court battle looms <footer> 17 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Is it a deal, Trump? — SA's proposed trade agreement with US after White House visit \| The Citizen	查看 4860	《公民报》	2025-05-26 22:26:45 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156238	有图 <p> Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Weather-forecast-2.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: Canva</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>TheSouth African Weather Service(Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Tuesday, 27 May 2025.</p><p>The weather service hasn’t issued any severe weather alerts for Tuesday, but South Africans can expect fine and cool weather across most provinces. Here’s what you need to know.</p>Weather warnings, Tuesday, 27 May<p>Theweather servicehasn’t issued any severe weather alerts for Tuesday, 27 May 2025.</p><p>ALSO READ:Pothole crisis: Tshwane mayor blames rain for municipality not fixing crumbling roads</p><p>⛅️Rainfall & severe weather charts for today & tomorrow, 26 – 27 May 2025.</p><p>Isolated to scattered rain & showers are expected along the east & south coast of the country. Otherwise, fine & cool to warm temperatures . #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/REJfCtN79u</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA Weather forecasts cool and fine weather with rains and winds </p> </p> </p>— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 26, 2025</p>Provincial weather forecast<p>Here’s what to expect in your province on Tuesday, 27 May:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Gauteng:</p><p>Residents of Gauteng can expect fine and cool weather conditions.</p><p>The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “high”.</p><p>Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.</p><p> </p><p>Mpumalanga:</p><p>Mpumalanga residents can expect fine and cool to cold but warm weather in the Lowveld where it will be partly cloudy, extending to the eastern Highveld.</p><p>Limpopo:</p><p>The day will be fine and cool to warm.</p><p> </p><p>North West:</p><p>Fine and cool weather awaits North West residents.</p><p>Free State:</p><p>Residents will experience fine and cool conditions.</p><p> </p><p>Northern Cape:</p><p>The day will be fine, windy and cool to warm. It will be partly cloudy in the south.</p><p>Western Cape:</p><p>Western Cape residents can expect cloudy conditions over the central and eastern parts in the morning, otherwise it will be fine and cool to warm but partly cloudy in east.</p><p> </p><p>Eastern Cape (western half):</p><p>Expect a chance of light morning rain in places, except in the north-east. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and cool to cold but cloudy along the coast.</p><p>Eastern Cape (eastern half):</p><p>The day will be partly cloudy in the north, otherwise cloudy and cool to cold with isolated showers and rain south of the escarpment, but scattered along the Wild Coast.</p><p>KwaZulu-Natal:</p><p>Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can expect partly cloudy and cool to cold conditions with isolated showers and rain along the coast and adjacent interior.</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics South African Weather Service (Saws) weather weather warnings </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Weather SA Weather forecasts cool and fine weather with rains and winds <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather SA Weather forecasts fine and cool weather for Sunday <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Weather alert: Expect a calm Saturday with cool to warm conditions <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Weather alert: Clear skies and fine conditions across the country <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Weather alert: Fine and cool conditions in most provinces \| The Citizen	查看 4554	《公民报》	2025-05-26 22:37:08 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156237	有图 <p> Violence between local residents and foreign nationals in Addo left three dead and 10 injured. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/3-dead-in-EC-revenge-attacks-amid-tensions-between-locals-and-foreign-nationals.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Michel Bega</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>An Eastern Cape municipality and the police have called for calm in Addo after violent revenge attacks between local residents and foreign nationals claimed three lives.</p><p>A violent altercation allegedly broke out between local residents from the Valencia area in Addo and foreign nationals on Sunday night and on Monday. </p><p>The alleged revenge attacks claimed the lives of three people and left about 10 injured.</p>Revenge attack claims 3 lives, 10 injured<p>According to the Eastern Cape South African Police Service (Saps), community members took to the streets and reportedly attacked foreign nationals in the area.</p><p>Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said the attack started after an alleged fight resulted in the death of a South African man on Sunday night.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gayton McKenzie slammed for anti-foreigner rhetoric </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Johannesburg Water condemns attacks on staff and vandalism of infrastructure</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“It is believed that these unlawful acts of revenge attacks began with an incident in which a local resident was allegedly murdered following a fight between a group of local residents and foreign nationals outside a tavern on Saturday, 24 May 2025,” Nkohli said in a statement on Monday.</p><p>Reports indicate that other community members mobilised and then randomly attacked local foreigners.</p><p>The police said the situation was under control on Monday.</p>More police deployed<p>The acting provincial police commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, has deployed additional members from various specialised units. Nkohli said the members are maintaining a heavy police presence in the area.</p><p> </p><p>Police are investigating a murder (four counts) case and an attempted murder case (ten counts).</p><p>ALSO READ: Brazen and brutal: Elderly couple in shock Plett street attack [VIDEO]</p><p>The arrests are imminent.</p><p>“Kupiso is appealing for calm and further urged community leaders to assist with the engagement,” Nkohli said.</p><p> </p><p>Meanwhile, the Sundays River Valley Municipality urged residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands and let the authorities handle matters of violence and crime.</p>Municipality calls for calm<p>“Sundays River Valley Municipality is calling for calm amid violent actions in Addo,” the municipality said in a statement.</p><p>The Saps and municipality called a community meeting for Monday evening at 5 p.m. at Valencia Community Hall to engage the community members, resolve their concerns, and ultimately restore peace in the area.</p><p>NOW READ: Attack on Amapanyaza won’t be tolerated, says committee [VIDEO]</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics attack Eastern Cape Eastern Cape SAPS foreign nationals </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Gayton McKenzie slammed for anti-foreigner rhetoric <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Education Mashaba slams tertiary institutions for hiring foreign academics <footer> 5 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa AfriForum accuses NPA of playing to public gallery in Cwecwe rape case <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News ‘Early indications are that she’s not legal’: Scrutiny now on Omotoso’s wife <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> 3 dead in EC revenge attacks amid tensions between locals and foreign nationals \| The Citizen	查看 4404	《公民报》	2025-05-26 22:49:28 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156236	有图 <p> Several players will stand out as Edinburgh unleash their full strength chasing a maiden win at Loftus. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Darcy-Graham.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Edinburgh’s Darcy Graham scored three tries against Ulster in their last game, on 16 May. Picture: Calum Chittleburgh/SNS Group via Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Bulls have set up another exciting quarter-final against Edinburgh after going down against them in the Challenge Cup last month.</p><p>The teams clash at Loftus this time, and in the United Rugby Championship, after they finished second and seventh on the table, respectively.</p><p>Historically, the Bulls have won both of their home games against the Scottish side, while Edinburgh have won all three of theirs. But anything can happen in a knockout.</p><p>Here are six of the biggest individual threats the Bulls will face in their game against Edinburgh on Saturday, at 1.30pm.</p>Darcy Graham<p>The nimble-footed winger has dazzled on the pitch this season. He has 21 clean breaks to his name, just two behind the leader, despite missing six games in the tournament.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Is a coaching shake-up on the cards at the Lions? </p> </p> </p><p>The Scottish international also has six tries to his name, the joint-best in the team, and has beaten the fourth-most defenders in the tournament (55).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The flyer has gained a whopping 698 metres in the tournament, highlighting him as one of the biggest threats at Loftus.</p>Duhan van der Merwe<p>Another star Scottish international winger, Van der Merwe has missed half of Edinburgh’s season due to injury.</p><p>His form before the ankle injury in March saw him score four tries and beat 31 defenders in nine matches, also making the third-most metres for the side.</p><p>He’s tipped to be available soon and will want to build on that record, especially in a bid to justify his British & Irish Lions selection.</p><p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Duhan-van-der-Merwe.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Edinburgh’s Duhan van der Merwe was tipped to return from injury, possibly by the end of the month. Picture: Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images</sub>Ross Thompson<p>The team’s leading points scorer with 110 points to his name (fourth in the tournament). The 26-year-old flyhalf has played all 18 URC games for Edinburgh, starting in all but two.</p><p>His kicking success rate is a decent 74% as he shares goal-kicking duties with Ben Healy (35 points at 78%). But Thompson will want to improve on that as he duplicates what made him a success for Glasgow and Scotland before this season.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ross-Thompson-Edinburgh.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Edinburgh’s Ross Thompson kicks the ball during their URC match against the Sharks. Picture: Calum Chittleburgh/SNS Group via Getty Images</sub>Pierre Schoeman<p>The former Bulls man has had a good season at Edinburgh, driving the scrum at loosehead prop and securing six tries in the URC. </p><p>He’s a go-to man in the team with 124 carries and will be tipped to lead in the set-piece and attack. He will want to show why he was picked to tour with the British and Irish Lions to Australia.</p><p> </p>Hamish Watson<p>The English-born Scottish international has been formidable in both attack and defence at openside flanker for Edinburgh.</p><p>The veteran leads the team’s tackles with 177 and has made 106 carries despite missing four games. He’s experienced and dependable and will be keeping things together for the Scottish side.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hamish-Watson.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Edinburgh’s Hamish Watson will bring his experience to bear in attack and defence. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images</sub>Ben Muncaster<p>The young, upcoming Scottish back-row player has also been good on both sides of the ball. </p><p>He’s earned six tries while making 161 tackles and will be a handful in attack and defence again. Will come up against a powerful Bulls loose trio and will be out to show what he’s made of against a few Springbok players.</p><p> </p><p>Special mentions must go to South African-born Wes Goosen who hasn’t scored any tries in the URC yet but gained 767 metres and beaten 39 defenders, and Matt Currie, who scored five tries and completed 11 offloads. They are threatening players who are not in quite as good form as their counterparts in the same positions, who have been mentioned.</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team United Rugby Championship </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Rugby Is a coaching shake-up on the cards at the Lions? <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby No Damian, no problem as Stormers gear up for Glasgow URC rematch <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia Sport update: It’s quarter-finals week in the URC <footer> 18 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby SA URC Player of the Season nominees revealed <footer> 19 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> URC quarter-final: Six Edinburgh players the Bulls should watch out for \| The Citizen	查看 6491	《公民报》	2025-05-26 22:52:13 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156235	有图 <p> A few weeks ago, MacG alleged that a WhatsApp group of celebrities — including Cassper Nyovest — was plotting his downfall. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MacG-DSTV-exit.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>MacG says he doesn’t believe his axe from DStv is part of an industry ploy to take him down. Picture: macgunleashed/Instagram</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Controversial broadcaster and entrepreneur Macgyver ‘MacG’ Mukwevho doesn’t believe his axe from Dstv is part of an industry ploy to take him down.</p><p>“No, absolutely not. DStv has been a great partner throughout this process. They’ve backed what we’re doing from the beginning,” MacG told The Citizen on Monday.</p><p>Over the weekend, DStv’s digital distribution partner, Leading Edge Growth, confirmed that DStv has removed MacG’s Podcast and Chill from all its TV channels.</p><p>“Season one of Podcast and Chill and season one of Awkward Dates are nearing their final episodes in the coming weeks, making way for fresh and exciting content to take their place in these time slots,” said Leading Edge Growth CEO Lufuno Maliavusa.</p><p>A few weeks ago, speaking on Podcast and Chill, MacG said there was a WhatsApp group of celebrities and other industry players, including Cassper Nyovest, which is planning his downfall.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> DStv cuts ties with MacG’s Podcast and Chill </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: DStv cuts ties with MacG’s Podcast and Chill</p><p> </p><p> </p>No connection to the group<p>MacG said he learnt of the group’s existence through a female friend of his.</p><p>“She’s part of a group of celebrities, and apparently Cassper’s in this group. Where they are literally plotting my demise, bro,” said MacG, telling his co-host, Sol Phenduka.</p><p>MacG provided a screenshot of the alleged group and also shared that he has met some of its members.</p><p>“I remember there’s a guy in this group who I met at the garage, and I was like ‘yo, what up man’ he said ‘yo man, [I] love your sht…’ but he’s in this group saying sht about me,” expressed MacG.</p><p> </p><p>However, speaking to The Citizen on Monday, MacG said his split from DStv has no connection to the alleged plot, adding that he and DStv have a partnership.</p><p>“They believe in the vision and the idea that we can exist side by side and create something meaningful together. It’s a real partnership,” said MacG.</p><p>ALSO READ: MacG says his partnership with MultiChoice is ‘a natural evolution’ despite it being criticised as a lazy move by the broadcaster [VIDEO]</p>Not unbothered<p>Even though reports have claimed MacG to be unmoved by the exit from DStv, he said he’s not unbothered.</p><p> </p><p>“Honestly, I’m not unbothered. I feel things like anyone else would. But I also know this expansion into TV is way bigger than me,” said the broadcaster, who is also a DJ.</p><p>The exit from DStv is limited only to Podcast and Chill, not to other podcasts under the Podcast and Chill Network brand.</p><p>Shows like People Need Comedy (PNC) and Piano Pulse are still on TV.</p><p>“With Spreading Humours, PNC, and Piano Pulse, we’re still active in that space. Podcast and Chill Network isn’t going anywhere when it comes to traditional media. We’re still showing up”</p><p> </p><p>Despite the unsavoury things MacG has said about media personality Minnie Dlamini and now being axed from Dstv, ardent viewers of Podcast and Chill, who are fondly referred to as ‘chillers’, have shown MacG unwavering support.</p><p>“The Chillers have been incredible,” he says.</p><p>“They’ve supported us fully, even while we’re still figuring things out. They’ve been patient, loyal, and real with us. That kind of support means everything.”</p><p>NOW READ: ‘I will continue to pursue legal recourse’: Minnie Dlamini breaks silence after MacG’s apology</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) MacG podcast Podcast and Chill with MacG </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Entertainment DStv cuts ties with MacG’s Podcast and Chill <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Motoring PODCAST: Hyundai Alcazar counts on diesel to make an impact <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral WATCH: A history of violence – Shebeshxt’s knife attack caught on camera <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Motoring PODCAST: No guarantee updated Isuzu MU-X will get more love <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> ‘Absolutely not’: MacG denies DStv axe linked to alleged industry plot against him \| The Citizen	查看 5228	《公民报》	2025-05-26 23:06:31 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156234	有图 <p> Nomzamo Mbatha Nxumalo is no stranger to the spotlight, but 2025 is shaping up to be her most radiant year yet. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nomzamo.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Nomzamo Mbatha. Picture: X</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>As the executive producer and lead actress of Shaka iLembe, she’s captivating both Mzansi and the world, not just through powerful storytelling, but also with her fashion-forward, proudly Zulu style.</p> <p> @kaizenmediaza Nomzamo Mbatha is HER. 👑 Queen Nandi!! 🔥 Grace, power, and presence — she owns every moment. @mzansi magic & @DStv South Africa brought royalty to life at Fourways Mall, and we felt it! 🙌🏾 #nomzamombatha #queennandi #shakailembeseason2 #ziyasha #dstvpremiership #mzansimagic #herroyalhighness #africanroyalty #tveventoftheyear #wecooknoodle #unmissabletv #culturalpride #fourwaysmall #fanexperience #proudlyzulu ♬ Izitha – Sjava </p> <p>From Cannes to Fourways, Nomzamo is rewriting what it means to be a modern African queen.</p>Shaka iLembe takes the world stage<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/zamo-4-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nomzamo Mbatha. Picture: Supplied<p>South Africa’s most expensive TV production to date, Shaka iLembe, is more than a historical drama; it’s a cultural masterpiece.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p>Produced by Bomb! Productions for Mzansi Magic, the series traces the powerful origin story of King Shaka Zulu—one of Africa’s most legendary leaders—who revolutionised military tactics with formations that remain influential in military history.</p><p>#ShakaiLembeS2 </p><p>15 June 2025 – 8PM 🎥 pic.twitter.com/pZV2uShXyP</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Wiseman Mncube on portraying King Zwide kaLanga in season 2 of Shaka iLembe </p> </p> </p>— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) April 3, 2025 <p>Nomzamo plays Queen Nandi, Shaka’s mother, delivering a performance that is as regal as it is emotionally compelling.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>But Nomzamo isn’t just acting; she’s a driving force behind the camera too, serving as executive producer and contributing to the writing. Her passion for authenticity has helped cement the series as a visual love letter to Zulu culture.</p>Golden girl at Cannes<p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)🇿🇦 (@nomzamo_m)</p><p>Nomzamo recently dazzled international audiences at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, where she screened Shaka iLembe and picked up an international award.</p><p>She wore a stunning, sculpted golden gown by @luxurybydesignsandton that turned heads on the red carpet. Of the experience, she wrote:</p><p>“Incredibly honoured to not only screen SHAKA iLEMBE at Cannes Film Festival in front of a global audience, but to also receive this incredible award.”</p><p>It was a moment not just for her, but for South African television and African storytelling as a whole.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p> </p>From Durban to Jozi: a style tour<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GrFGwUnXUAAKJOI.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nomzamo Mbatha. Picture: X<p><gwmw></gwmw>Nomzamo’s fashion game has been fierce during her nationwide Shaka iLembe promotional tour. Whether she’s holding viewer experiences or leading panel discussions, her style is as commanding as her on-screen presence.</p> <p> @highkey_sa Catch Shaka ilembe S2 June 15🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 @Nomzamo Mbatha #fyp #sama28 #nomzamombatha #shakailembe #mzansimagic #women #shakazulu #zulu ♬ original sound – Highkey </p> <p>In Durban, she wore a mustard dress with intricate rope and tassel detailing, channelling royal energy as she recited her clan names to an adoring crowd.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by MzansiMagic (@mzansimagic)</p><p>At Fourways Mall activation in Johannesburg, she opted for a sleek blue bodycon dress with white detailing and earrings to match, reminding fans why she’s South Africa’s certified body goals.</p><p> </p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Grx-QZZWMAEimos.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture X<gwmw></gwmw><p>ALSO READ: Siya Kolisi gets down in Peru: Minister of Enjoyment celebrates best friend’s wedding</p>Tradition meets trend<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nomzamo-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nomzamo Mbatha , Picture X<gwmw></gwmw><p>The pièce de résistance? </p><p>A breathtaking red traditional Zulu outfit stole the show. </p><p>The ensemble, a top and skirt accented with white beads, was brought to life with a bold beaded headpiece and playful pink sneakers.</p><p> </p> <p> @nomzamo_mbatha <p>SIYABONGA SOUTH AFRICA BAFETHU 😭🥹</p> ♬ original sound – Nomzamo Mbatha </p> <p>It was the perfect nod to her character, Queen Nandi, and a powerful statement on keeping heritage alive.<gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw></p><p>She also stunned in a deconstructed peplum-style top paired with dark jeans and six-inch leopard print heels, blending tradition with the trend in effortless fashion.</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/peplum-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nomzamo Mbatha, Picture Tik TokA Queen on and off the screen<p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)🇿🇦 (@nomzamo_m)</p><p> </p><p><gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw>When she’s not dazzling on red carpets or screens, Nomzamo is busy changing lives. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador and philanthropist, she’s been actively involved in education initiatives and building schools in her province of KwaZulu-Natal.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by COTTON ON AFRICA (@cottonon_africa)</p><p>She’s also the face of a major cosmetics brand, Neutrogena, balancing humanitarian work, acting, and fashion with a grace that echoes through every appearance</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)🇿🇦 (@nomzamo_m)</p><p>ALSO READ: Eben and Anlia Etzebeth expecting baby number two: ‘Our little wildflower’</p>More than a TV show <p> @omegaoriginalza The Omega team had the incredible honor of visiting Gateway Theatre of Shopping to meet the talented cast of Shaka iLembe. As a token of appreciation, we gifted them with a special selection of sandals — a small gesture for the giants who bring our stories to life! @Thembinkosi Mthembu @Wiseman Mncube @Nomzamo Mbatha @Lemogang Lemo Tsipa @Shaka iLembe Mzansi #shakailembe #fyp ♬ Isaka (6am) – Ciza & Jazzworx & Thukuthela </p> <p>With co-stars like Thembinkosi Mthembu (Dingiswayo), Lemogang Tsipa (Shaka), Dawn Thandeka King (Mkabayi), and Mondli Makhoba, Shaka iLembe is a show built on talent and cultural reverence. Together, the cast and crew are not just making entertainment, they’re making history.<gwmw></gwmw></p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)🇿🇦 (@nomzamo_m)</p><p>In Nomzamo’s words and wardrobe, in her presence and pride, Shaka iLembe continues to celebrate the richness of Zulu identity, one scene, one outfit, and one heartfelt moment at a time.<gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw></p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mzansi Magic Nomzamo Mbatha Showmax streaming Streaming media television </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Entertainment Wiseman Mncube on portraying King Zwide kaLanga in season 2 of Shaka iLembe <footer> 18 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Courts Scandal! star Nolwazi Ngubeni granted bail in fraud case <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia WATCH: Weekly entertainment wrap <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> TV Married men, side chicks and gout: ‘Ama Grootman’ is KZN’s wildest reality show yet! <footer> 6 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Nomzamo Mbatha stuns in traditional Zulu fashion elegance on Shaka iLembe tour \| The Citizen	查看 9177	《公民报》	2025-05-26 23:23:46 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156233	有图 <p> The Miss World 2025 Grand Finale will take place on 31 May at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Miss-World-Zoalize-Jansen-van-Rensburg.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>South Africa’s Miss World 2025 representative, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg. Picture: Instagram</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>South Africa’s Miss World 2025 representative, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, won the prestigious World Designer Award for the Africa region at the 72nd Miss World Top Model competition.</p><p>Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle hosted the event this past weekend at the iconic Trident Hotel in Hyderabad, India.</p><p>Alongside the Top Model competition, the pageant features several fast-track events, including the Sports Challenge, the Beauty with a Purpose segment, and the Talent Competition. These events allow winners to bypass the standard elimination process and advance directly to the next round.</p><p>“Out of 108 remarkable contestants, four continental winners have been crowned – and each has now secured a coveted spot in the Miss World 2025 quarterfinals,” the Miss World Organisation announced.</p><p>The four continental winners of the Top Model competition – Jasmine Gerhardt of Ireland (Europe), Selma Kamanya of Namibia (Africa), Nandini Gupta of India (Asia & Oceania), and Aurélie Joachim of Martinique (Americas & Caribbean) – have all secured a place in the Miss World 2025 quarterfinals.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA misses out on Miss World 2025 ‘Talent Competition’ final – but all hope is not lost </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Miss World (@missworld)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: SA misses out on Miss World 2025 ‘Talent Competition’ final – but all hope is not lost</p>Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins World Designer Award for the Africa region<p>Jansen van Rensburg impressed the judges in a custom-made gown by fashion designer Juan William Aria.</p><p>Made from satin glass fabric and featuring hand-embroidered motifs, the dress paid homage to South Africa’s rich natural beauty and cultural heritage.</p><p>At the centre of the dress was a protea — South Africa’s national flower — symbolising unity, strength, and diversity.</p><p> </p><p>“Congratulations to Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, Miss World South Africa, winner of the World Designer Award — Africa. Zoalize expressed her deep gratitude to the designer, calling the gown ‘a celebration of who we are as a people — diverse, rooted, and proud’,” the Miss World Organisation posted on Instagram.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Miss World (@missworld)</p><p>Reflecting on her Miss World 2025 journey, Zoalize said it has been an adventure of a lifetime.</p><p>“What I can say is this has been an adventure of a lifetime. I got to share the story of all the wonderful friends and family of my project, Never too Young to Advocate… I have felt empowered and supported every step of the way,” she wrote.</p><p> </p><p>The Miss World 2025 Grand Finale will take place on 31 May at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg (@zoalizevr)</p><p>NOW READ: Braam Fashion Week returns with bold designs and Joburg’s young talent</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics beauty pageant Miss World </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Fashion And Beauty SA misses out on Miss World 2025 ‘Talent Competition’ final – but all hope is not lost <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lifestyle Tiara to textbooks: Miss SA 2020 Shudufhadzo’s fab first year at Columbia University and the United Nations <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Fashion And Beauty ‘A true role model’: Connie Ferguson to judge Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Fashion And Beauty Get to know Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, representing Mzansi at Miss World competitions <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins big at the Miss World 2025 competition	查看 5284	《公民报》	2025-05-26 23:30:31 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156232	有图 <p> The minister had to plug a staggering R75 billion hole in Budget 3.0 without further borrowing or triggering political backlash. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Enoch-Godongwana-taxpayers.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Finance minister Enoch Godongwana.Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Even before the first version of Budget 2025, there were calls for finance minister Enoch Godongwana not to punish taxpayers, but in Budget 3.0 he did in any way. Budget 3.0 coincided with grim economic indicators that include unemployment at 32.9%, global instability and a trade war that continue to affect South Africa’s growth prospects.</p><p>The nation has been on tenterhooks since the shock news was announced on 19 February that Godongwana planned to increase the Vat rate from 15% to 17% in Budget 2025 to generate an additional R58 billion in revenue, resulting in serious backlash from the parties in the government of national unity (GNU) and other opposition parties.</p><p>However, he failed to allay the fears of citizens and investors with his plans to tackle the escalating fiscal deficit, manage the country’s debt and spend without burdening taxpayers, Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, says.</p><p>ALSO READ: Budget 3.0 was not a chainsaw budget, economists say</p>Only vague measures for stimulating job creation in Budget 3.0<p>“Measures to stimulate job creation were vague, and the absence of any real focus on combatting corruption was evident. Especially concerning were the tax measures figured in at this time and those projected for 2026, at a time when South Africans need urgent financial relief.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Fuel levy pain: Brace for possibility of petrol price hike in June </p> </p> </p><p>“I understand that the minister faces numerous challenges, including a turbulent economic landscape, crumbling infrastructure, currency volatility, global trade tensions and an astronomical government budget deficit.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“He is tasked with striking a delicate balance between expenditure cuts and avoiding further financial strain on households, but taxing the workforce to death is not the answer. The reality is that his decision to impose new tax measures will hurt consumers who are already struggling.”</p><p>Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop agrees, saying that increasing taxes is not a favoured route to plug the gap of the budget deficit, as this has a negative impact on growth and employment.</p><p>ALSO READ: Budget 3.0: not austerity budget, but a redistributive budget</p>Infrastructure investment and structural reforms in Budget 3.0<p>Godongwana laid out the government’s plans to spur economic growth potential to boost revenue and reduce funding shortfalls with an emphasis in Budget 3.0 on infrastructure investment and structural reforms.</p><p> </p><p>Roets says this is commendable, with over R1 trillion allocated over three years to infrastructure projects across transport, energy and water, which are critical for long-term growth. “However, delivery remains the key concern.</p><p>“Budget 3.0 confirms that debt service costs will exceed R1.3 trillion over the next three years, which means R1.2 billion per day, which is more than the combined allocations for health, education and policing.</p><p>“What we need is a concrete plan of action to tackle the fiscal deficit through disciplined budgeting, efficient tax collection, responsible spending and a laser focus on stimulating economic growth. Without economic growth we are looking at a mounting socio-economic crisis,” he warns.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sensible or underwhelming? Economists react to Godongwana’s Budget 3.0</p><p> </p>Will Sars come to the rescue as Budget 3.0 envisages?<p>The government allocated an additional R7.5 billion to Sars to increase its revenue collection capabilities. If this is successful, it could bring in R20 to R50 billion per year which will potentially cancel the need for further tax increases, he says.</p><p>“The news ahead of Budget 2025 of a historic public servants’ salary increase, accompanied by substantial enhancements to various allowances, does not inspire confidence in the GNU due to the dire predicament of much of the country’s workforce.”</p><p>There was, Roets points out, of course, no mention of cutting down the size of the cabinet, regarded by many as an unnecessary burden on taxpayers and an obstacle to effective governance, a point that has been hotly debated in the media leading up to Budget 2025.</p><p>Political analyst Joe Mhlanga notes that the cabinet’s size and perks drain our economy, while ActionSA recently revealed that the current cabinet configuration is costing taxpayers an additional R239 million per year, amounting to over R1 billion for the current term.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Budget 3.0: Fuel levy replaced VAT hike but is it the better option?</p>Dropping the Vat increase, minister imposed other taxes in Budget 3.0<p>Roets says the minister’s reiteration that Vat will not be increased was widely welcomed, but imposing alternative tax penalties on taxpayers, such as raising sin taxes even more and hiking the fuel levy for the first time since 2022, delivers a heavy blow to the hard-working citizens who are the backbone of the economy.</p><p>From 4 June the general fuel levy will increase by 16 cents per litre for petrol and 15 cents per litre for diesel. Roets says this alone will increase the cost of living for every South African.</p><p>“Notably, the minister also confirmed that the planned expansion of the zero-rated Vat basket that was originally proposed to cushion poorer households from a Vat hike, will now fall away since the Vat increase itself was dropped. This removes what could have been a vital buffer for low-income households.</p><p> </p><p>“How can this possibly alleviate the burden on the country’s workforce? Does this mean that taxpayers are having to pay for the inefficient management and high levels of corruption that have led to the country’s poor service delivery?</p><p>ALSO READ: Godongwana cuts zero-rated food basket in Budget 3.0</p>Consumers need more aggressive support strategies<p>“It is essential that government considers much more aggressive support strategies for consumers facing financial distress.”</p><p>Roets says with 32.9% of the nation without income, according to the Q1 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey data released by Statistics SA, it is not difficult to understand how government grants are indeed the only lifeline for many people.</p><p>However, job creation is a top priority – or it should be, he says. “With a third of the population currently unemployed and youth unemployment at an astronomical 46%, among the highest in the world, the country stands at the tipping point of becoming a state-funded nation and everything that comes with that.</p><p>“Government’s growth path focuses on extending and increasing the social wage support grant. This points to a lack of confidence in economic recovery powered by a flourishing business sector that drives job creation and entrepreneurship, without which there will be no recovery.”</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics budget speech taxpayers </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Motoring Fuel levy pain: Brace for possibility of petrol price hike in June <footer> 22 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Weekly economic wrap: Rand stable around Budget 3.0 and US visit <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Tips for entrepreneurs looking for government tenders: R1 trillion infrastructure investment loading <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business R466bn ‘hit’ as National Treasury lowers SA GDP forecast <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p> </p> Godongwana punished taxpayers in Budget 3.0 despite calls not to	查看 8825	《公民报》	2025-05-27 00:25:04 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156231	有图 <p> Through the lens: The Citizen"s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tennis-france.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova plays against Poland’s Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles match on day 2 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/liverpool-trophy.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">A general view as the team bus passes through fans in celebration during the Liverpool Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dinosaur-china.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Citizens watched a huge “Tyrannosaurus rex” open its mouth and let out a low growl during the limited-time digital experience event of “Multiverse Park” held at the Bund – Central Square on Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Wang Gang / CFoto / CFOTO via AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ukraine-fire.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Ukrainian firefighters and rescuers work at the site of a damaged storage facility of a private factory following an overnight attack in Vasyshcheve, near Kharkiv, Ukraine, 26 May 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. According to the Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, Russia launched early on 26 May another large-scale attack with over 300 drones across Ukraine, with a warehouse destroyed and set on fire as a result on the outskirts of Kharkiv. Picture: EPA-EFE/SERGEY KOZLOV<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/norwood-politics.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Cllr Loyiso Masuku (MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services-City of Johannesburg) at the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in Region E at Norwood on May 26, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This people-centred programme seeks to resolve basic service delivery challenges by displaying responsiveness to service delivery failures, efficiency in progress and accountability. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/south-africa-economy.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>DA Emfuleni Ward 16 councillor Grace Damon listens to Ravaal resident Esther Bowers De kork after dumping her waste at an illegal dumping site, since refuse is not being collected in the area, 26 May 2025. The DA conducted an oversight inspection at Ramaphosa Informal Settlement in Emfuleni Ward 16, Rustervaal, Vereeniging. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lando-norris.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>McLaren driver Lando Norris (bottom R) of Britain leads Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco around the harbour during the Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 25 May 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/iran-population.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A billboard reads in Persian ‘Warning, we are getting old’, referring to the aging population in the country, in Enqelab square, in Tehran, Iran, 26 May 2025. According to the United Nations Population Fund, Iran’s population is aging rapidly, by 2050, UNFPA predicts one-third of Iran’s population will be 60 or older. Picture: EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/india-weather.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Commuters wade through a flooded street after heavy rain showers in Mumbai on May 26, 2025. Lashing rains swamped India’s financial capital Mumbai on May 26 as the annual monsoon arrived some two weeks earlier than usual, according to weather forecasters. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/georgia-politics.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Georgian military aircrafts release smoke in the colours of the Georgian flag while flying over Tbilisi during the celebrations of Georgia’s Independence Day on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Vano SHLAMOV / AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/france-vietnam.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>France’s President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R), his wife Brigitte Macron (2nd L), Vietnam’s General Secretary of the Communist Party To Lam (R) and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly (L) pose for photo with performers after attending a ceremony at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/france-agriculture.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Farmers take part in a rally organized by the FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs (JA) unions outside the French National Assembly in Paris, on May 26, 2025, ahead of a debate by MPs on the Duplomb bill aimed at ‘removing constraints on the exercise’ of their profession and in particular facilitating access to pesticides. 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3156230	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for Monday, 26 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Top-10-stories-of-the-day-26-May-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Photo: iStock / The Citizen / Cheryl Kahla</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>News today includes demands have been made of Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi to retract his gazette on the procurement of digital infrastructure.</p><p>Meanwhile, a devastating shack fire during the early hours of May 26 has claimed the lives of six family members in Kwa-Thema Marikana Ext 3, leaving a seven-year-old girl as the sole survivor in a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken the local community.</p><p>Furthermore, South African motorists will feel the impact of the fuel levy increase at the pumps when the official price changes for petrol and diesel kicks in on Wednesday, 4 June.</p>Weather tomorrow: 26 May 2025<p>The weather service hasn’t issued any severe weather alerts for Tuesday, but South Africans can expect fine and cool weather across most provinces.Full weather forecast here.</p><p>Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Proposed Starlink deal ‘wrong in principle and practice’ </p> </p> </p>MK party threatens Malatsi with court action if Starlink gazette not scrapped<p>Demands have been made of Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi to retract his gazette on the procurement of digital infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Dubbed the “Starlink gazette”, Malatsi has been accused of using the regulation to pave the way for Elon Musk to provide his satellite internet product to South Africa without meeting transformation requirements.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MK-Party-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP<p>The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s Colleen Makhubele submitted a letter through parliamentary channels on Friday expressing their desire to have the regulation scrapped.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: MK party threatens Malatsi with court action if Starlink gazette not scrapped</p>Ramaphosa death threat case postponed to June<p>The man accused of making threats aimed at President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday.</p><p> </p><p>The accused has been identified by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as 27-year-old Phillip Sebole Masango.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ramphosa-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Picture: X / @CyrilRamaphosa<p>Masango was arrested in Germiston on Friday and transported to the Western Cape over the weekend to attend his court appearance.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Ramaphosa death threat case postponed to June</p>WATCH: Tragedy strikes as family of six perishes in shack fire, seven-year-old sole survivor<p>A devastating shack fire during the early hours of May 26 has claimed the lives of six family members in Kwa-Thema Marikana Ext 3, leaving a seven-year-old girl as the sole survivor in a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken the local community.</p><p> </p><p>According to residents, the fire broke out in the early hours of the morning. Community members reported hearing loud noises as the flames began to spread.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tragedy-strikes-as-family-of-six-perishes-in-shack-fire-seven-year-old-sole-survivor.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Emergency services removing the bodies. Picture: African reporter<p>“I heard loud banging and immediately thought there was a fight outside,” said Class Mabena, a neighbour and a close friend of the deceased family.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Tragedy strikes as family of six perishes in shack fire, seven-year-old sole survivor</p>Nabi drops hint over Chiefs future<p>Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has indicated that he is going to stay at Amakhosi next season.</p><p> </p><p>There has been speculation around Nabi’s position at the helm of Amakhosi. And that is only likely to intensify after Chiefs’ goalless draw with Polokwane City on Saturday.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nasreddine-Nabi-Kaizer-Chiefs-top-10-stories.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Nasreddine Nabi did guide Chiefs to Nedbank Cup glory. Picture: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix<p>The draw was Chiefs’ ninth consecutive Premiership match without a win. It meant they missed out on a place in the MTN8 for the second season in a row.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Nabi drops hint over Chiefs future</p>Fuel levy pain: Brace for possibility of petrol price hike in June<p>South African motorists will feel the impact of the fuel levy increase at the pumps when the official price changes for petrol and diesel kicks in on Wednesday, 4 June.</p><p> </p><p>Budget 3.0’s inflation-based general fuel levy (GFL) hike will see petrol prices increase by 16 cents to R4.01, while diesel tax will rise by 15 cents to R3.85.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fuel-petrol-diesel-price-june-top-10-stories.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>The projected decrease in petrol and diesel prices for June has been slimmed down by Treasury’s hike in the fuel price levy. Picture: iStock<p>Based on currentover-recovery trends, consumers should consider themselves lucky if petrol sees a marginal decrease of 3 cents per litre in June.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Fuel levy pain: Brace for possibility of petrol price hike in June</p>Here are five more stories of the day:Malatsi’s move ‘a shameless sellout to American oligarchs Musk and Trump’ANC Limpopo regional elective conference records largest spending since 1994Jobs for cash, missing millions and fire chaos: Gauteng education responds to school scandalsSassa grants are being paid from next week: Here’s when and how much you’ll receiveHere’s where you’re more likely to get killed in Western CapeYesterday’s News recap<p>READ HERE: Water disruptions in Gauteng \| Man sentenced for sharing fake images of Ramaphosa \| Malema not intimidated by Trump’s call for his arrest</p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Elon Musk fuel levy shack fire Top 10 stories of the day uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Proposed Starlink deal ‘wrong in principle and practice’ <footer> 25 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Motoring Fuel levy pain: Brace for possibility of petrol price hike in June <footer> 19 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa MK party threatens Malatsi with court action if Starlink gazette not scrapped <footer> 22 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Malatsi’s move ‘a shameless sellout to American oligarchs Musk and Trump’ <footer> 23 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Top 10 stories of the day: MK party threatens Starlink gazette \| Six die in shack fire \| Fuel levy pain \| The Citizen	查看 8190	《公民报》	2025-05-27 02:00:00 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156229	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is R500 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 26 May 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Daily-Lotto-results-Monday-26-May-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen.</p>Daily Lotto results for 26 May 2025:<p>The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Daily-Lotto-results-3.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>How to play Daily Lotto in SA?If you are buying a ticket in-store:Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit to pay for tickets.Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.Confirm and pay for your entry.What time is the Daily Lotto draw?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.</p>Is there a winner every day?<p>Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.</p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Play Daily Lottosection to learn more.</p><p> </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Lotto Results </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Lotto Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 25 May 2025 <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lotto WATCH: Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 24 May 2025 <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lotto Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 24 May 2025 <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lotto Daily Lotto results: Friday, 23 May 2025 <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Daily Lotto results: Monday, 26 May 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 3441	《公民报》	2025-05-27 02:40:00 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word
3156228	有图 <p> The DA"s court challenge on the Expropriation Bill has caused tensions in the GNU. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Helen-Zille-GNU-ANC-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille. Picture: Nigel Sibanda</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The DA’s federal has passed a motion to reaffirm its stance against the Expropriation Act with nil compensation and will continue its court challenge.</p><p>DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille announced on Monday evening that a 149-member body, the party’s high decision-making body between congress, passed a motion to affirm the official opposition’s longstanding position against the expropriation of property without compensation.</p><p>“The Federal Council unanimously approved the motion, which confirms our support for Section 25 of the Constitution, and the well-established DA position that just and equitable compensation adjudicated by a court of law must be paid for any expropriation,” said Zille.</p>Motion<p>The motion, which the DA Federal Council passed “unanimously”, reads:</p><p>“Acknowledging that secure private property rights under the rule of law are essential to fixed investment, economic growth, job creation, and better living standards for the people of South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA):</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ramaphosa played the long game with Trump </p> </p> </p>Supports section 25 of the Constitution of South Africa.Asserts our support that compensation must be just and equitable, as adjudicated by a court of law, in cases of expropriation in terms of the Constitution. Rejects the notion of ‘nil compensation’ as established by the Expropriation Act, 2024, as well as the limitations placed by the Act on rights of private property owners in contesting the terms of expropriation in courtSupports the existing efforts of the DA to take the Expropriation Act, 202,4, on judicial review and explore every other opportunity to render the Act less of a risk to private property rights.<p>“The DA continues in our court case challenging the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act in the High Court,” Zille said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘SA should’ve passed Expropriation Bill in 1996’ – Ngcukaitobi</p>Court challenge<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Bill into law in January 2025, setting new guidelines for land expropriation without compensation.</p><p>The DA has challenged the act, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and, therefore, invalid.</p><p>It opposed the Bill throughout the parliamentary process, as it had earlier with the Expropriation Bill and the failed amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution.</p><p> </p><p>The DA then applied to the Western Cape High Court in February to nullify the act, which has caused tensions in the Government of National Unity (GNU). </p>Expropriation Bill<p>The Bill, which replaces the Expropriation Act of 1975, allows land expropriation without compensation if it’s in the public interest or for a public purpose.</p><p>It also irked US President Donald Trump, who claimed that South Africa’s expropriation law is aimed at “seizing ethnic minority Afrikaners’ agricultural property without compensation”.</p>Constitution<p>In February, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi said South Africa should have passed a law to redistribute land equitably when the country’s final constitution was adopted.</p><p> </p><p>Ngcukaitobi said that of all the clauses in the new Expropriation Act of 2024, none had generated more heat than Section 12(3), which enables the state to offer “nil compensation” in certain instances to the owner of expropriated property.</p><p>“We should have passed a law in 1994 already, or at least 1996 when the final constitution was passed to enable the state to redistribute land on an equitable basis. There is an injunction in the Constitution that requires the state to do that the state has never passed it, and it has no explanation why it didn’t pass it.”</p><p>Ngcukaitobi emphasised that “like everything in South Africa, the problem with land reform is that it is beset by corruption”.</p><p>ALSO READ: AfriForum challenges Expropriation Act in court, criticises Ramaphosa for ‘silently’ signing the law</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Share this article <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Democratic Alliance (DA) Donald Trump expropriate land without compensation expropriation Expropriation Act Government of national unity (GNU) Parliament </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Opinion Ramaphosa played the long game with Trump <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Solly Malatsi’s B-BBEE proposals are nothing new <footer> 2 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa US visit came amid ‘increasing strain’ between two countries, Ramaphosa says <footer> 3 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Trump meets Ramaphosa: Did we all watch the same show? <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> </p><p> <p> <p>Download our app</p> </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/app-store-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/assets/img/google-play-badge.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> DA reaffirms opposition to expropriation with nil compensation	查看 5742	《公民报》	2025-05-27 10:36:39 2025-05-27 14:30:00	word

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