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3163042	有图 <p> City Power was forced to abandon a cut-off operation in Alex </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-29-at-14.17.09.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Community members shaking off City Power official from ladder as he disconnects the power. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Tensions boiled on the streets of Riverpark in Alexandra after community members threatened City Power officials who had come to disconnect the power. </p><p>City Power had planned a cut-off to ‘crack down on illegal electricity connections in Riverpark, Alexandra. </p><p>The area had been identified as a high-risk area plagued by widespread illegal connections and growing resistance from customers who openly refuse to pay for electricity.</p><p>“Most of the residents in that area have bypassed meters or connected directly to the network, leading to infrastructure overload, frequent outages, and heightened risk of fire hazards”, the utility said.</p><p>However, when officials came to remove the illegal connections, residents pounced.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> City Power crackdown on illegal connections met with resistance in Alexandra </p> </p> </p><p>The Citizen was on the scene when residents shook a ladder holding a City Power employee, warning that if they cut the power they would not leave the ladder.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Others blew whistles and shouted threats until the officials backed down and headed out of the area.</p><p>WATCH: Alexandra residents threaten a #CityPower official during a crack down operation on illegal electricity connections in the area.#TheCitizenNews</p><p>📹: Molemo Tladi pic.twitter.com/ZqGQ4EQ98i</p>— The Citizen News (@TheCitizen_News) May 29, 2025</p>Disgruntled community members<p>A community leader, Ashford Sedzumo, told The Citizen that earlier this week City Power had cut off their electricity. Residents who were affected were told to pay R2 000 but allegedly had their power cut off again.</p><p>They believed they had a “positive” agreement with the utility after the community shut down City Power’s offices on Wednesday, preventing vehicles from leaving the premises and officials from assisting with outages.</p><p> </p><p>“We are very angry with these people, I don’t know what they are taking us for. Just yesterday, we had a march to their offices and stayed there for two and a half hours. Our leaders came back with positive results”, said Alex resident Tsietsi Khungoane.</p><p>“These people [City Power officials] said they will work closely with us, and they will come back to tell us when the right time is to cut off illegal connections. </p><p>“All of a sudden, we are surprised they are here today. They told no one, they just came here with cars escorted by Metro Police and SAPS.”</p><p>Another resident, Tlaleng Mmoa, claimed City Power had “manipulated the situation” and reneged on an agreement.</p><p> </p><p>“There was an agreement that said City Power will come on the 9th of June. When they come on that date, everyone who is illegally connected should have bought electricity worth R 500, and they won’t cut off their power. Instead, they will put normal boxes for them so they can carry on buying electricity,” she said.</p>No option but to disconnect<p>City Power was firm in its decision to cut the power.</p><p>“Despite ongoing engagement with community leaders, non-compliance and electricity theft remain persistent, leaving us with no option but to disconnect power supply to safeguard the network and protect lives,” it said.</p><p>NOW READ: City Power crackdown on illegal connections met with resistance in Alexandra</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 Alexandra City of Johannesburg (COJ) City Power </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> South Africa City Power crackdown on illegal connections met with resistance in Alexandra <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News City Power allays fear that hackers may cut your power <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa City Power reclaims energy control with John Ware power station <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News City Power is monitoring this weak spot to stop power outages from theft <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> WATCH: What happened when City Power cut illegal connections in Alex	查看 5042	《公民报》	2025-05-29 21:14:25 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163041	有图 <p> After two rounds, Sidi Ould Tah leads with over 48% of total votes and 68% African support, inching closer to the AfDB’s top post. </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/Africa-elects-its-next-super-banker.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Delegates attend the African Development Bank group annual meeting opening ceremony in Abidjan on May 27, 2025. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The race to become Africa’s next “super banker” ends on Thursday, with four candidates, including one woman, still in contention to succeed Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina as head of the African Development Bank.</p><p>In 2015 it took six rounds of voting to elect Adesina as president of the AfDB, which was founded in 1964 and now has 81 members, including 54 African nations.</p><p>Five candidates started on Thursday, with Zambian economist Samuel Munzele Maimbo in the lead after the first round with 40.41 percent of votes, ahead of Mauritania’s former economy minister Sidi Ould Tah on 33.21 percent.</p><p>Senegal’s Amadou Hott was third with 17.62 percent, followed by South African former AfDB vice president Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala on 8.24 percent.</p><p>The Chadian former governor of the Bank of Central African States, Abbas Mahamat Tolli, dropped out of the contest after getting 0.52 percent of votes.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Running a R5-a-month bank account is probably not profitable for big banks … </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Running a R5-a-month bank account is probably not profitable for big banks …</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The election is looking like a two-horse race between the top two contenders, who must secure both a majority of votes from all member countries and a majority of votes from African nations.</p><p>Maimbo obtained 26.57 percent of African votes in the first round while Tah secured 47.03 percent.</p><p>The weight of each shareholder state is determined by the extent of its capital contribution to the bank.</p><p>As such, the five largest African contributors — Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, South Africa and Morocco — will be especially courted, with the United States and Japan the largest non-regional contributors.</p><p> </p><p>As such, alliance-building is seen as key to secure the prestigious post.</p><p>ALSO READ: Digital bank Tyme Group gets unicorn status</p>Five priorities<p>Based in Ivory Coast’s economic capital Abidjan, the AfDB is one of the world’s largest multilateral development banks and is funded by member subscriptions, loans raised on global markets as well as repayments and income from loans.</p><p>But Adesina’s successor will immediately face a disrupted international economic environment, notably due to announcements from the US Trump administration.</p><p> </p><p>Beyond tariffs, the AfDB is also facing the threat of losing 500 million dollars in US funding for its projects to support low income countries on the continent.</p><p>All candidates are promising to make the AfDB even more effective to transform Africa, continuing Adesina’s five priorities to light up, feed, industrialise, integrate and improve quality of life.</p><p>“I am proud of the legacy we are leaving behind for… my successor, for the bank and for Africa,” the outgoing president said in a speech on Tuesday.</p><p>ALSO READ: Bank data shows people run out of money long before month end</p><p> </p><p>“We have built a world-class financial institution that will continue to advance Africa’s position within a rapidly changing global development and geopolitical environment,” he added.</p><p>Adesina said 565 million people had benefited from AfDB projects during his decade in charge.</p><p>Major projects include support for the construction of the Gabal El Asfar wastewater treatment plant in Egypt — the largest in Africa.</p><p>The bank also helped finance a bridge connecting Senegal and the Gambia, expanded the port of Lome in Togo and supported sanitation projects in Lesotho and access to electricity in Kenya, he said.</p><p> </p><p>From 2015 to this year, the bank’s capital more than tripled from $93 billion to $318 billion, he added.</p><p>NOW READ: The dangers of government interference in banking</p><p>– By: © Agence France-Presse</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 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3163040	有图 <p> A US court ruled against Trump’s sweeping tariffs, calling them an overreach of power, shaking markets and derailing his global trade war strategy. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/US-court-blocks-tariffs-in-major-setback-for-Trump.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>US President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled “Make America Wealthy Again” at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. Picture: Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A US federal court blocked most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, boosting markets Thursday with a ruling that could derail his trade strategy.</p><p>The opinion marks a significant setback to Trump as he bids to redraw the US trading relationship with the world by forcing governments to the negotiating table through tough new tariffs.</p><p>Trump’s global trade war has roiled financial markets with a stop-start rollout of import levies aimed at punishing economies that sell more to the United States than they buy.</p><p>Trump argued that the resulting trade deficits and the threat posed by the influx of drugs constituted a “national emergency” that justified widespread tariffs.</p><p>But the three-judge Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump had overstepped his authority, and barred most of the duties announced since he took office in January.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> You may not be able to get a Lotto ticket after today </p> </p> </p><p>Attorneys for the Trump administration promptly filed an appeal against the ruling, which gave the White House 10 days to complete the bureaucratic process of halting the tariffs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Why Trump’s trade war is hurting the world</p><p>“It is not for unelected judges to decide how to properly address a national emergency,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement.</p><p>“President Trump pledged to put America first, and the administration is committed to using every lever of executive power to address this crisis and restore American greatness,” Desai said.</p>China: ‘cancel wrongful tariffs’<p>The ruling comes as Trump was using the tariffs as leverage in trade negotiations with friends and foes, including the European Union and China.</p><p> </p><p>Beijing — which was hit by 145 percent tariffs before they were sharply reduced to give space for negotiations — reacted to the court ruling by saying the United States should scrap the levies.</p><p>“China urges the United States to heed the rational voices from the international community and domestic stakeholders and fully cancel the wrongful unilateral tariff measures,” said commerce ministry spokeswoman He Yongqian.</p><p>Japan’s tariffs envoy Ryosei Akazawa said as he left for a fourth round of talks in Washington that Tokyo — reeling from tariffs on cars — would study the ruling.</p><p>ALSO READ: Trump’s Apple tariff threat expanded to other smartphones</p><p> </p><p>Trump unveiled sweeping import duties on nearly all trading partners on April 2, at a baseline 10 percent, plus steeper levies on dozens of economies, including China and the European Union.</p><p>The US court’s ruling also quashes duties that Trump imposed on Canada, Mexico and China separately using emergency powers.</p><p>But it leaves 25-percent duties on the auto, steel and aluminum industries intact.</p><p>Some of the turmoil was calmed after Trump paused the larger tariffs for 90 days pending negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>Asian markets rallied on Thursday and US futures pointed to early gains, but Europe was mixed, with London in the red while Paris and Frankfurt rose.</p><p>The ruling “throws into disarray several trade deals that have already been agreed, and those that are still in the negotiation phase,” said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB brokerage firm.</p><p>ALSO READ: Experts warn South Africa cannot afford tariff showdown</p>‘Extraordinary threat’<p>The federal trade courtwas ruling in two separate cases — brought by businesses and a coalition of state governments — arguing that the president had violated Congress’s power of the purse.</p><p> </p><p>The judges said the cases rested on whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) delegate such powers to the president “in the form of authority to impose unlimited tariffs on goods from nearly every country in the world.”</p><p>“The court does not read IEEPA to confer such unbounded authority and sets aside the challenged tariffs imposed thereunder.”</p><p>The judges stated that any interpretation of the IEEPA that “delegates unlimited tariff authority is unconstitutional.”</p><p>Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the ruling confirmed that “these tariffs are an illegal abuse of executive power.”</p><p>“Trump’s declaration of a bogus national emergency to justify his global trade war was an absurd and unlawful use of IEEPA,” he said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Tom Cruise has world guessing as he unleashes ‘Mission: Impossible’ at Cannes</p><p>White House aide Stephen Miller called it a “judicial coup.”</p><p>Analysts at London-based research group Capital Economics said the case may end up in the hands of the Supreme Court.</p><p>“But it would be unlikely to mark the end of the tariff war given the various other routes through which the Trump administration could impose tariffs,” they said, noting that the US president could explore other sections of US law or seek congressional approval for tariffs.</p><p>– By: © Agence France-Presse</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 Court tariffs trade United States of America (USA/US) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Lotto You may not be able to get a Lotto ticket after today <footer> 4 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> World Trump enjoys temporary win as court preserves tariffs <footer> 16 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Why Trump’s trade war is hurting the world <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Technology and Science Trump’s Apple tariff threat expanded to other smartphones <footer> 2 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 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3163039	有图 <p> Residents have been advised to implement water conservation measures and establish contingency plans. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tap-Water.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Photo: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Rand Water has successfully commenced its major B16 pipeline maintenance programme this morning, with valve isolation already completed.</p><p>The utility is currently undergoing extensive infrastructure work that will disrupt water supplies across Johannesburg and surrounding areas for up to 21 days.</p><p>The critical maintenance, which began at 3am on Thursday, 29 May, marks the start of a comprehensive programme running until July 21, 2025.</p><p>According to the utility, the maintenance is designed to improve network reliability and increase operational capacity across the Gauteng region.</p>Rand Water maintenance first phase underway<p>The initial phase involves connecting the newly constructed B16 pipeline from Zuikerbosch Station 5, requiring the complete shutdown of pumping operations at Mapleton station for 107 hours until 2 June at 5pm.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tshwane’s water warning to residents </p> </p> </p><p>Rand Water’s planned tie-in of B16 pipeline from Zuikerbosch Station 5, which will take pumping at the Mapleton pumping station offline for 107 hours, is expected to impact the cities of Ekurhuleni and Tshwane.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The utility confirmed on Thursday morning that the maintenance programme had begun and that isolating valves had been completed successfully.</p><p>Rand Water B16 planned maintenance commenced this morning, and the isolating of valves has been completed.#RWPlannedMaintenance2025#RWWaterDemand #RWWaterSupply #RWWaterSustainability </p><p>[LE] pic.twitter.com/oliDrXomBZ</p>— Rand Water (@Rand_Water) May 29, 2025 Eight-phase programme timeline<p>The comprehensive programme includes eight distinct phases of work, with varying impact levels designated by colour-coded severity ratings ranging from minor 22-hour installations to major 21-day cleaning operations.</p><p>Following the current B16 connection work, the second phase will continue on May 29-30.</p><p> </p><p>This involves pump set disconnection and removal for overhaul at Amanzimtoti Pumping Station, lasting 13.5 hours with no pumping operations during this period.</p><p>The third phase will commence on May 30 and affect the Sasolburg 1 Reservoir for two weeks until June 15.</p><p>This major operation will completely halt supply to the reservoir. It will impact water distribution to:</p>Metsimaholo, Ngwathe, and Emfuleni areas throughout the duration.<p>Between 3 June and 2 July, multiple overlapping maintenance activities will create compounding supply challenges.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the fourth phase, these include a 22-hour Russell Road meter installation on June 3. </p><p>The fourth phase will impact Primrose and surrounding areas. </p><p>It will be followed by a 48-hour Zuikerbosch leak repair from June 30 to July 2 that will affect the Eikenhof system and reduce pumping capacity to just 50% for 42 hours.</p><p>Thereafter, the sixth phase will go on for 50 hours for the replacement of defective Zwartkopjes station valves.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Municipal water crisis ‘nothing to do with bulk water supply’, says minster at LHWP reopening</p>Rand water major tank cleaning operation<p>The longest disruption will occur during the final phases, with Vereeniging Sedimentation Tank cleaning scheduled from Friday 30 June to 21 July.</p><p>This 21-day operation represents the most extensive maintenance activity in the programme, reducing pumping at Eikenhof to 80% capacity for the entire duration.</p><p>“The maintenance work has been strategically scheduled during the low consumption months of May to July 2025 to minimise disruptions and better manage the potential impact on water supply”, according to information provided to residents.</p><p> </p><p>The last phase, phase 8, will run for 50 hours. The utility during this period will attend to O2 leak repairs. </p><p>This phase will affect the Palmiet system, reducing 67% of the water supply.</p><p>ALSO READ: 21-day water outage in Joburg set to begin Friday </p>Strategic timing during low consumption period<p>Rand Water has deliberately scheduled this extensive maintenance programme during the winter months when water consumption typically decreases.</p><p>The utility aims to complete critical infrastructure improvements while minimising the overall impact on consumers during a period of naturally reduced demand.</p>Infrastructure objectives<p>The aim is to “increase capacity and improve plant availability, reliability and operational efficiency,” the utility said.</p><p>The comprehensive maintenance programme addresses aging infrastructure challenges that have contributed to ongoing supply difficulties across the region.</p><p>Residents have been advised to implement water conservation measures and establish contingency plans to manage the extended periods without normal water supply.</p><p>The utility has emphasised that the work is essential for long-term system reliability and improved service delivery once completed.</p><p>NOW READ: Rand Water spends R400m yearly on maintenance as 107-hour winter programme begins</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 Joburg/Johannesburg Water Maintenance Rand Water water cuts </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Tshwane’s water warning to residents <footer> 39 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Gauteng water outage: Here’s how long it could take water to be restored after maintenance <footer> 13 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Joburg residents go hours a day without water <footer> 15 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Local News Merafong residents urged to prepare for water cuts due to Rand Water maintenance <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> Gauteng water outage: Here's how far Rand Water has gotten \| The Citizen	查看 6691	《公民报》	2025-05-29 21:37:16 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163038	有图 <p> Despite most economists believing that the Reserve Bank would leave the repo rate unchanged at 7.50%, the MPC decided on a cut. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Repo-rate-cut.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, thanks to a lower-than-expected inflation rate and a stronger-than-expected rand.</p><p>Announcing the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this afternoon, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago said global economic conditions have been volatile since the last MPC meeting in March.</p><p>“Higher tariffs on imports into the US have been announced, but then partly reversed. </p><p>“US assets have sold off, while alternative safe havens, such as gold and the euro, performed well. </p><p>“The combination of higher trade barriers, plus elevated uncertainty, is likely to weaken the world economy. We have therefore lowered our global growth projections.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Reserve Bank could cut repo rate on Thursday, but will it decide to? </p> </p> </p><p>However, he pointed out that prospects for global inflation are more complex. The US could experience higher inflation from tariffs and supply-chain disruptions. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Those supply-chain problems could also increase prices in other economies. At the same time, inflation could be lower given weaker world growth, cheaper oil and abundant capacity in economies like China.</p><p>“Given these conditions, we see global interest rates slightly lower this year. The US Federal Reserve has kept rates unchanged recently, but other major central banks, such as the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, have cut their policy rates.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Reserve Bank could cut repo rate on Thursday, but will it decide to?</p>Disappointing growth in mining and manufacturing, while unemployment spiked<p>Turning to South Africa, Kganyago said the official data for growth in the first quarter of 2025 is not available yet, but the indicators for sectors such as mining and manufacturing have been disappointing, while unemployment increased.</p><p> </p><p>“In our last meeting, we warned of downside risks to our growth forecast. We have now trimmed our gross domestic product (GDP) projections and currently expect growth of 1.2% this year, rising to 1.8% by 2027. </p><p>“The outlook for structural reforms remains positive, but there are also headwinds like lower global growth.”</p><p>He said, given the lower forecast, the MPC assess the risks to growth as balanced.</p><p>ALSO READ: Repo rate: Will Reserve Bank cut or err on side of caution?</p><p> </p>Inflation forecast revised down<p>Moving to prices, Kganyago pointed out that inflation was below 3% again in April. </p><p>“The undershoot of the target mainly reflects falling fuel costs, but underlying inflation is also well contained. Core inflation came in at 3%, at the bottom of our target range.</p><p>“Looking forward, we have revised down our inflation forecasts. This reflects the lower starting point, as well as a stronger exchange rate assumption and lower world oil prices. </p><p>“These factors offset pressure on fuel costs from the higher fuel levy announced in the Budget. In addition, our previous forecast included Vat increases, which have since been cancelled. We see balanced risks to this forecast.”</p><p> </p><p>Kganyago said the threat of rand depreciation that the MPC warned of at its last meeting, given global as well as domestic factors, manifested last month, with the currency briefly touching a multi-year low against the US dollar.</p><p>“However, the exchange rate has since recovered, and conditions seem more settled than they did in March, even if the global environment remains uncertain.</p><p>“Against this backdrop, the MPC decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points. Five members favoured this action, while one preferred a cut of 50 basis points.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Inflation for April only 2.8%: Is a repo rate cut coming next week?</p><p> </p>MPC considered two scenarios for repo rate<p>Kganyago said while the inflation outlook appears benign, the MPC considered an adverse scenario which illustrates the upside risks based on a global slowdown, triggered by escalating trade tensions, where the rand depreciates sharply.</p><p>“The scenario showed how a country with some fundamental vulnerabilities, like South Africa, risks stagflation, with growth moving lower while inflation rises due to currency weakness. In these conditions, monetary policy tightens to stabilise the macroeconomy.”</p><p>The MPC also considered a scenario with a 3% inflation objective, which corresponds to the low end of the SARB’s target range. </p><p>“For some years now, internal and external analysis has shown that our inflation target is too high and too wide.</p><p>“National Treasury and the SARB engaged extensively on this issue and technical work is at an advanced stage. Now that inflation has slowed, we have a chance to lock in lower inflation at low cost. This scenario illustrates that opportunity.</p><p>For a 3% objective, our Quarterly Projection Model shows a lower path for interest rates. Both our baseline and the 3% scenario have a cut in this quarter. </p><p>However, rates move steadily lower in the scenario as inflation comes down.</p><p>“The policy rate falls to just under 6%, rather than staying above 7%, as in the baseline. Inflation expectations stabilise at 3% during 2026, helped by the experience of lower inflation. </p><p>“Growth is somewhat slower at first, because real rates are initially higher, but the economy does better later in the forecast, as rates ease further.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Caution wins the day as Reserve Bank decides against repo rate cut</p>MPC favoured 3% scenario<p>Kganyago said the MPC believes that the 3% scenario is more attractive than the 4.5% baseline, and the SARB would like to see inflation expectations move lower towards the bottom end of its target range.</p><p>“We will also consider scenarios with a 3% objective at future meetings.”</p><p>He emphasised that the global environment remains difficult, which makes domestic reform critical for achieving healthy growth. </p><p>“The SARB’s main contribution is to deliver price stability, and we see scope to lock in low inflation and clear the way for sustainably lower interest rates.</p><p>“Additional measures that would improve economic conditions include reaching a prudent public debt level, further repairing and strengthening network industries, lowering administered price inflation and keeping real wage growth in line with productivity gains.”</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 Monetary policy committee Repurchase Agreement,(Repo Rate) South African Reserve Bank (SARB) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business Reserve Bank could cut repo rate on Thursday, but will it decide to? <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Caution wins the day as Reserve Bank decides against repo rate cut <footer> 2 months ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Personal Finance Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged as expected <footer> 2 months ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Only one more repo rate cut expected in 2025 thanks to Trump policies – economists <footer> 4 months 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> Reserve Bank cuts repo rate thanks to lower inflation, stronger rand	查看 8218	《公民报》	2025-05-29 21:57:11 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163037	有图 <p> Despite South Africa’s crime issues being highlighted in a meeting at the White House, the government wants to enhance security for world leaders. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Why-Trumps-trade-war-is-hurting-the-world.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>US President Donald Trump. Picture: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>US President Donald Trump will receive increased security when he visits Johannesburg for the G20 leaders’ summit later this year.</p><p>Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on Thursday suggested that American presidents are special and require extra security.</p><p>“Presidents of the US are called leaders of the Free World. When a leader of the Free World visits your country, the security must be heightened.</p><p>“We are all equal and we are all sovereign, but some are more equal than others, so the security needs to be heightened.</p><p>“[Chinese President] Xi Jinping being here, you have to heighten the security. If he comes, there will be heightened security, like security will be heightened for all the foreign dignitaries that come through,” she said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘There is no white genocide happening here,’ says Trump’s top pastor after SA visit </p> </p> </p>South Africa’s crime problem<p>Ntshavheni was part of a delegation of South African politicians and businesspeople who recently visited the US to meet with Trump in a bid to reset relations between Pretoria and Washington.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It was at this meeting that South Africa’s crime problems were displayed in front of international media.</p><p>During this meeting, South African billionaire Johann Rupert told Trump that crime is also out of control in the Western Cape.</p><p>He compared gangsters in the Cape Flats to rebel militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).</p><p>Ntshavheni faced tough questions from reporters about international concerns over crime in South Africa.</p><p> </p><p>However, she said there were interventions to clamp down on crime and all illegal activities in the country.</p><p>“There is an acceptance and an acknowledgement that crime in South Africa affects all of us, whether you are in suburbia, a township, or a village.</p><p>“The statistics indicated a decline in some categories of crime, such as murder. However, sexual offences, including other contact sexual offences, have increased, including commercial crime, which has also increased,” she said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Will Trump go after Malema and Zuma? IRR says ‘Kill the Boer’ chant created problems for SA </p><p> </p><p>G20 leaders’ summit held near Soweto </p><p>The G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held at the Nasrec Expo Centre just outside of Soweto in November.</p><p>Ntshavheni said the government was intentional in choosing the location for the G20 leaders’ summit. to eliminate the legacy of apartheid-era spacial planning.</p><p>“The democratic government continues to develop the Nasrec precinct to serve as a bridge against apartheid spatial planning that separated the developed and undeveloped South Africa, which remains a true story of a South Africa with two countries,” she said.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Crime stats: SA records decrease in murders but increase in rapes </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 Group of Twenty (G20) Trump presidency </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> South Africa ‘There is no white genocide happening here,’ says Trump’s top pastor after SA visit <footer> 5 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Ramaphosa to deliver eulogy at funeral of struggle veteran Gertrude Shope <footer> 6 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Uh, am I not African, Mr Ramaphosa? <footer> 9 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Ramaphosa appoints retired Justice Khampepe to chair inquiry into delays, interference in apartheid-era crimes <footer> 11 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> Trump to be given extra security in SA: ‘Some animals are more equal than others’ \| The Citizen	查看 4727	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:05:26 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163036	有图 <p> The event will take place next month. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ziyakhala-mo-sun-city.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival is a celebration of traditional music, culture, and fashion. Picture: Instagram/Screenshot</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), in partnership with Sun City Resort, is gearing up to launch the inaugural Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival—a celebration of traditional music, culture, and fashion.</p><p>The event will take place next month, on Saturday 28 June, at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West.</p><p>The festival is a collaboration between Sun City and all nine of the SABC’s African Language radio stations.</p><p>The SABC’s General Manager for Public Service Radio, Thinasiphelele Sixaso, said this partnership reflects their ongoing commitment to celebrating tradition through music and media.</p><p>“The SABC is the custodian of the South Africa’s cultural expressions and music heritage, therefore our role is to tell the creative industry story through our African Language stations, which are the perfect platforms to enrich the cultural heritage of South Africa,” Sixaso added.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Kelvin Momo releases album amid speculation about his involvement at this year’s Redbull Symphonic </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: R&B is alive and well: Sasha Keable and GoldLink join festival line-up in South Africa</p><p> </p><p> </p>Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival: A weekend of heritage, sound and style<p>The festival has pulled Mzansi’s musical heavyweights for the line-up.</p><p>From maskandi to Afro-soul and hip hop, the line-up includes some of the biggest names in local music: Mthandeni SK, Sjava, Qadasi & Maqhinga, Ringo Madlingozi, King Monada, Cassper Nyovest, Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane, Makhadzi, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Ntate Stunna, General Muzka, and the internationally acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo.</p><p>Beyond music, the event also promises a weekend of cultural and fashion celebration.</p><p>Nombuso Buthelezi, Head of Events at Sun City, said this is not just a festival, but a curated cultural experience.</p><p> </p><p>“This truly unique partnership will allow us to touch all corners of the country and reach lovers of traditional South African music who will experience this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration at Sun City Resort.”</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 #OfficialKonkaBokamoso (@motswedingfm_)</p><p>NOW READ: ‘A faithful God’: Oscar Mbo and partner welcome their first baby</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 festivals music South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited (SABC) Sun City </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Entertainment Kelvin Momo releases album amid speculation about his involvement at this year’s Redbull Symphonic <footer> 16 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral Kelvin Momo a no-show – again <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Entertainment Hey Neighbour Festival waves goodbye to Friday, trims down to two days <footer> 4 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Entertainment New film unveils the world of John Lennon and Yoko Ono <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> Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival pulls musical heavyweights for first showcase	查看 4102	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:06:56 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163035	有图 <p> However, 12 years later, MTN and Turkcell are still fighting over whether South African courts have jurisdiction to hear the case. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sued-for-a-staggering-R78-billion-MTN-turns-to-the-Constitutional-Court.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Moneyweb</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Africa’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, is appealing a decision made by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal in the $4.2 billion (R78-billion at the time the legal battle began) by Turkish telecommunications and technology services provider, Turkcell.</p><p>The Supreme Court of Appeal recentlyupheld “aspects of the legal appeal” brought by Turkcell.</p><p>Turkcell is accusing MTN of being awarded a multi-billion-dollar GSM telecom license in Iran irregularly. </p><p>MTN has previously denied this, supported by an independent forensic report by the Hoffman report.</p><p>However, 12 years later, MTN and Turkcell are still fighting over whether South African courts have jurisdiction to hear the case. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> The actual cost of non-compliance with Fica </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: This was South Africa’s best mobile network in 2024</p><p> </p><p> </p>MTN approaches the Constitutional Court<p>The MTN Group has confirmed to The Citizen that it is appealing the SCA decision. However, the decision does not concern the merits or allegations of the case, but rather whether South African courts have jurisdiction in the matter.</p><p>“MTN Group confirms that it submitted its notice of intention to appeal the recent decision of the South African Supreme Court of Appeal in the matter brought by Turkcell,” the Group told The Citizen.</p><p>MTN Group stated, “The appeal was lodged against a High Court judgment, in which the High Court had dismissed Turkcell’s case against MTN Group on the basis that the South African courts did not have jurisdiction.</p><p>“The SCA has set aside the judgment and decided that the South African courts do have jurisdiction. The SCA, however, upheld the High Court ruling that Iranian law is applicable to key aspects of the dispute.”</p><p> </p>MTN confident it will win<p>“The decision to uphold the appeal does not relate to the merits of Turkcell’s claims or the allegations made against the Group, which have not yet been tested in court.</p><p>“MTN has always maintained that the Turkcell litigation was without merit and has expressed confidence that it would successfully defend these proceedings,” added the Group.</p><p>In response to The Citizen, the Group further said, “MTN maintains that, while it agrees that Iranian law governs the underlying dispute, the allegations raised by Turkcell should be adjudicated in the courts of Iran, which are the appropriate and competent forum for this matter.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Iran haunts MTN and SA</p><p> </p>Was anyone bribed?<p>The legal battle between MTN and Turkcell began in 2013, when the Turkish telecommunications company accused MTN of bribing Iranian and South African officials to secure a multi-billion-dollar GSM telecom license in Iran.</p><p>Cedric Soule, global counsel for Turkcell, stated that the license was initially awarded to the Turkish telecommunications company, but it was subsequently overturned in 2005.</p><p>Former Chairman of the Group Phuthuma Nhleko and director Irene Charnley have also been accused of being influential figures who were closely involved in the deal.</p>Tactic to delay the trial<p>“This is the latest attempt by MTN and the other defendants to delay the trial. The SCA clearly decided that South African courts have jurisdiction in this matter and unequivocally rejected all the objections raised by MTN,” added Soule.</p><p> </p><p>“We remain confident that when the full evidence is presented at trial, it will demonstrate that MTN engaged in corrupt practices to secure the Iranian licence initially awarded to Turkcell.”</p><p>Turkcell believes the Constitutional Court should decline to hear the appeal filed by MTN and the other defendants.</p><p>“The SCA’s decision represents a significant victory for the principle that South African companies should be held accountable in South Africa for their conduct abroad.”</p>Hoffmann report<p>“After twelve years of procedural delays, Turkcell looks forward to the opportunity to present its evidence in court and seek appropriate redress for the more than $4.2 billion in damages suffered due to MTN’s alleged misconduct,” said Soule.</p><p> </p><p>In 2013, the Hoffmann report found that the license to MTN was awarded lawfully, clearing the group of any wrongdoing.</p><p>The Committee, which compiled the report, was appointed by MTN in 2012. It was found that two statements by Kilowan “shown to be a fantasist and a conspiracy theorist”.</p><p>NOW READ: MTN suffers R11.2 billion loss. What went wrong?</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 Constitutional Court law MTN Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business The actual cost of non-compliance with Fica <footer> 17 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Ramaphosa appoints retired Justice Khampepe to chair inquiry into delays, interference in apartheid-era crimes <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa Piers Morgan slams Ramaphosa for defending ‘Kill the Boer’ chant [VIDEO] <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Is someone sabotaging Absa? 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3163034	有图 <p> A number of players on the fringes of the Springboks will be eager to impress for their franchises in the URC playoffs this weekend. </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/Hanekom-Roos-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Bulls eighthman Cameron Hanekom and Stormers eighthman Evan Roos will both be looking to impress in the URC playoffs ahead of the coming international season where they will both hope to be in the Springbok mix.Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The United Rugby Championship (URC) knockouts are set and ready to go, with the quarterfinals to be battled out over the next three days, with South African hopes resting with the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers.</p><p>All three teams will be eager to progress as far as possible, while several players will be aiming to show their worth, first to try help their side get through to the semi-finals and final and then lift the title, and second to prove that they belong at the highest level, playing on the international stage for the Springboks.</p><p>With a match against invitational team, the Barbarians, at the end of June, and the Incoming Series against Italy and Georgia in July, a number of fringe players and youngsters could get a chance to break into the Bok fold and make a claim to become a regular member of the team.</p><p>Here are six players, two from each franchise, that will be aiming to blow the lights out during the URC playoffs over the next few weeks.</p>Bulls<p>Cameron Hanekom</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> URC result: Poor defence proves costly as Stormers knocked out by Glasgow </p> </p> </p><p>It has been a second straight scintillating season for the Bulls loose forward, and he must certainly have his hat firmly in the ring to get a run for the Boks this season, to add to the one cap picked up on last year’s end of year tour.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Eighthman has had a slight question mark on it since the retirement of Duane Vermeulen after the last World Cup, with Jasper Wiese the current incumbent, while Siya Kolisi has shown for the Sharks this season that he can also assist there when needed, so Hanekom will want to prove there is no need for anyone else.</p><p>Johan Grobbelaar</p><p>Hooker has been a problem position for the Boks over the past few years, with them struggling to find a regular third choice option behind Malcom Marx and Bongi Mbonambi. With Mbonambi getting on in years — he is currently 34 — it is vitally important that the Boks find another option for the No 2 jersey.</p><p>Grobbelaar has been on the Bok fringes and played a few games, but has been unable to take his chance as of yet, and he will be desperate to impress, especially with his teammate, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who can cover both prop and hooker, showing some top recent form which will give him a leg up.</p><p> </p>Sharks<p>Vincent Tshituka</p><p>There have been rumblings about Tshituka representing the Springboks ever since his time at the Lions, but the Congo-born, Johannesburg-bred loose forward has been caught up in a nightmare of bureaucratic red tape around his citizenship for the past few years.</p><p>Finally at the end of last year both Vincent and his brother Manu (Emmanuel) were given their SA citizenship and passports, but they were still unable to represent the Boks without an SA ID, which they received last month. </p><p>Vincent was immediately brought into the Boks’ recent alignment camp and he will now want to back that up in the playoffs and force his way into the playing squad.</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/Tshituka-brothers-URC-Boks.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Brothers Emmanuel and Vincent Tshituka have Bok colours in their sights. Picture: Gallo Images</sub><p>Ethan Hooker</p><p>The rising young utility back talent has backed up a breakout previous season with another solid campaign, and he will be eyeing a Springbok debut over the coming international season. The 22-year-old Hooker impressed so much in his debut senior campaign last season that he was brought into the Bok fold.</p><p>He attended alignment camps and was in the extended squad ahead of the opening Test against Wales last year, but didn’t make his debut. He will thus be aiming to put in some monster performances in the URC playoffs, and force his way into the reckoning to make the next step up.</p>Stormers<p>Evan Roos</p><p> </p><p>A lot of noise was made after the Stormers eighthman was left out of the second Bok alignment camp, despite having enjoyed another top season for his franchise. Despite his fantastic form for the Stormers, he has yet to fully take the few Bok opportunities he has received over the past few years and impress.</p><p>His terrific franchise form should, however, see him get another crack in the green and gold this season, but a strong showing in the playoffs could just make that a certainty. With huge competition emerging for the Bok No 8 jersey, it is imperative for Roos to make a statement, and back that up if he gets another shot for the national side.</p><p>Suleiman Hartzenberg</p><p>Like Hooker, Hartzenberg is another young exciting rising utility back talent that looks ready to make the step up. The 22-year-old’s trajectory is eerily similar to the Sharks talent, with them both playing together for the Junior Boks.</p><p> </p><p>But Hartzenberg has made an earlier and bigger mark at franchise level, recently making his 50<sup>th</sup>appearance for the Stormers. He has also been a part of the Bok alignment camps, but hasn’t made it into the squad yet, and he will want to back up his brilliant recent form, since returning from injury, in the playoffs and make sure he is considered come the start of the international 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/Suleiman-Hartzenberg-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</sub> </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 Evan Roos Sharks rugby team Springboks (Bokke/Boks) Stormers rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Rugby URC result: Poor defence proves costly as Stormers knocked out by Glasgow <footer> 5 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Edinburgh look to discipline as they hope to beat Bulls for first time in Pretoria <footer> 9 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby Stormers aim to blitz Glasgow with their ‘bomb squad’ in URC quarterfinal <footer> 12 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Rugby White names Bok-laden Bulls team for URC quarterfinal <footer> 13 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> Six Springbok hopefuls who need to blow the lights out in URC knockouts	查看 7915	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:18:49 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163033	有图 <p> "I think I can improve with a lot of practice,” says Mofokeng. </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/Relebohile-Mofokeng-4-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Relebohile Mofokeng receives Man of the Match during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday. Photo: Alche Greeff/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Orlando Pirates forward Relebohile Mofokeng has reflected on which areas of his game he needs to improve next season. </p><p>The 20-year-old attacker had an amazing 2024 season and was a fan favourite of the Pirates fans because of his trickery and skill. </p><p>ALSO READ: Ncikazi raises hand for Pirates job as Timm leaves</p><p>Mofokeng was named Man of the Match in Pirates’ final game of the season against Magesi FC at the Orlando Stadium. </p><p>Speaking after the game, “Coco melon” revealed the areas he need to improve in the coming season. </p>‘I just need to continue to improve’<p>“I think I did well this season. So I just need to continue to improve and work hard. So I just need to continue,” said Mofokeng.</p><p>“I think a place where I can improve is to score because that’s the only thing missing in my game. I can create and assist. But it’s only my lack of scoring, but I think I can improve with a lot of practice.”</p><p>Mofokeng also indicated that fatigue might have played a role in his dip in form towards the end of the season. </p><p>“It has been a long season because we have been involved in competitions like the CAF [Champions League] and the Nedbank Cup. We are not used to playing so many games. So I think we did well. We just need to make sure that next season we do better than this season,” commented Mofokeng. </p><p>Mofokeng made 49 appearances in all competitions for the Buccaneers this past season, scoring 12 goals and making 15 assists. </p><p>The 20-year-old is set to compete with Lucas Ribeiro of Mamelodi Sundowns for the PSL Footballer the Season and the Players’ Player of the Season awards. </p><p>ALSO READ: Sundowns boss targeting CAF title ahead of Club World Cup</p><p>The Awards ceremony, which is usually held after the completion of the season, was postponed to allow Sundowns to prepare for next month’s FIFA Club World. </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 Betway Premiership Orlando Pirates F.C. (Pirates/Buccaneers) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Betway PSL AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report <footer> 11 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Sundowns duo dominate PSL awards <footer> 15 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Andre Arendse addresses SuperSport sale rumours <footer> 16 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Ahly confirm appointment of ex-Pirates coach Riveiro <footer> 1 day 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> Pirates star Mofokeng reveals biggest disadvantage	查看 3847	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:21:02 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163032	有图 <p> While some might find a minimalistic style boring, the new laptops aren"t minimalistic by non-gaming standards. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Alienware-Area-51.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Alienware has launched an Aurora class of laptops. Picture: Dell </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>For the first time in nearly two decades, Alienware has launched an Aurora class of laptops.</p><p>With versatility top of mind, these laptops adapt to any environment, said Matt McGowan, general manager of Alienware, in a press briefing.</p>Boring?<p>From intense gaming sessions to deadline-fuelled commutes and airport layovers, wherever you are, Aurora laptops seamlessly shift between work and play, he said.</p><p>While some might find a minimalist style boring, the new laptops aren’t minimalist by non-gaming standards, but by Alienware’s standards. These are as modest as can be.</p><p>While their design is a big departure from the usual soirée, the laptops replace the older Alienware M, X, and cheaper Dell G lines, which will be slowly phased out as part of Dell’s streamlining of its products.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Travelling? Here are some phone settings to save you from theft </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Nintendo Switch 2 to launch on June 5: What you need to know</p><p> </p><p> </p>Aliens<p>The new laptops face tough competition from the likes of Lenovo with its Legion Pro 7i Gen 9, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, and MSI Raider A18 HX, among others.</p><p>The Area-51 laptop, which gets its name from a top-secret US military base where supposed UFOs and aliens are kept, is Alienware’s flagship tier, a designed laptop with maximum performance and a durable, robust design.</p><p>Alienware’s Aurora is the company’s versatility tier offering strong performance within a sleek, streamlined form</p><p>At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the tech company introduced Alienware 30 (AW30), a brand-new design language inspired by extraterrestrial phenomena.</p><p> </p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Alienware-Aurora.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p>Gaming<p>Making first contact with the new Alienware Area-51 laptops and Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor, AW30 takes its next form in Aurora laptops.</p><p>The Aurora isn’t just a gaming laptop. It’s powered by a wide selection of NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, high-performance Intel processors and high-speed memory cards,</p><p>Within the all-new Aurora laptop class, Alienware offers two options: the Alienware Aurora 16, the entry-level model, while gamers seeking a more feature-rich experience can scale up to the Alienware Aurora 16X.</p>Budget<p>Dell-owned Alienware is angling these new models at gamers on a budget or those who can only justify one device for both play and work (or school).</p><p> </p><p>South African availability and pricing are yet to be revealed.</p><p>NOW READ: WATCH: Pac-Man turns 45 – and is still chomping</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 Dell Epic Games Gaming Laptops tech </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Technology and Science Travelling? Here are some phone settings to save you from theft <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Technology and Science Report reveals alarming collection of data by AI chatbots <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Technology and Science WATCH: Pac-Man turns 45 – and is still chomping <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Technology and Science Google I/O 2025: More AI in Gmail, Gemini, Search and Android XR [VIDEO] <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> Alienware reveals new entry-level Aurora class gaming laptops	查看 4379	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:22:28 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163031	有图 <p> The police captain is seeking to be released on bail. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tshwane-Police-Academy-rape-sexual-assault-Saps.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Public Order Police (POPs) members at the Tshwane Police Training Academy on 15 June 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 59-year-old police captain accused of raping two trainees at the Tshwane Police Academy has been suspended without pay, pending disciplinary proceedings.</p><p>The accused appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for the continuation of his bail application.</p><p>The captain, who serves as an instructor at the academy in Pretoria West, faces charges of rape and sexual assault.</p><p>The incident occurred on 6 May, when the captain allegedly called a 20-year-old trainee into his office while she was walking with her platoon to their sleeping quarters. </p><p>ALSO READ: Police sergeant abuses power, gets 20 years for raping victim inside police station</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tshwane’s water warning to residents </p> </p> </p><p>According to the South African Police Service (Saps), he locked the door and threatened her with disciplinary action over a previous incident from April, in which she had allegedly failed to salute him. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is then alleged that he raped her. </p><p>Following his arrest the next day, a second trainee came forward with allegations that the same captain sexually assaulted her on 17 March.</p><p>More victims may still come forward as the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) continues its investigation into other possible incidents.</p>Tshwane Police Academy instructor suspended after rape<p>Speaking to the media outside court on Thursday, national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that further investigations are underway and additional resources have been allocated to the case by National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola.</p><p> </p><p>“We are now aware that a second victim has come forward. Initially, we had one victim that was allegedly raped on the 6th of May, and within less than 24 hours, we managed to effect the arrest.</p><p>“We have been creating that awareness within the academy to ensure our police trainees speak out against gender-based violence. Our academies are meant to be safe havens. </p><p>“They are not in an environment where the youth, young people in this country are meant to be violated,” she said.</p><p>READ MORE: Man’s appeal to overturn life sentence for raping his 7-year-old step-granddaughter denied</p><p> </p><p>Mathe also confirmed that the captain has been officially suspended from duty.</p><p>“We have suspended his salary. We have also suspended him, and his disciplinary hearing is expected to be heard on the 4th and 5th of June.”</p><p>The state is opposing his release on bail.</p><p>“From the day of his arrest, the 7th of May, he has been in police custody… and we will support the opposing of bail.”</p><p> </p><p>She further confirmed that the first complainant has been receiving psychological and emotional support from Saps.</p><p>“The 20-year-old police trainee has been receiving maximum support from our employee health and wellness unit. We have our psychologists, our social workers [who] have been providing the necessary counselling to this particular trainee.”</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 Pretoria Rape South African Police Service (SAPS) Tshwane </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Tshwane’s water warning to residents <footer> 24 minutes ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Courts SCA acquits man of rape after overturning his friend’s 20-year conviction following multiple appeals <footer> 10 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News ‘We just want electricity’ <footer> 20 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Courts ‘Oupa’ (79) sentenced to life in prison for raping 6-year-old girl <footer> 21 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> Captain accused of raping trainee at Tshwane Police Academy suspended without pay	查看 4736	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:35:40 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163030	有图 <p> Inside the studio, creativity comes in many shapes and sizes. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Kids love splashing and painting about. Picture: Hein Kaiser</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It’s not a prerequisite to be a Picasso or a van Gogh, but a good time instead leads the list of probable outcomes. </p><p>Even if the extent of your artistic ability is limited to stick people, there’s no limits in NuNu The Artist’s space for freedom of expression. </p><p>Because no matter what, making a mess or creating a keepsake for your lounge or office is cool. Watching your kids indulge in two hours of high fun, priceless.</p><p>NuNu The Artist is a studio in Melrose Arch that’s run by a former accountant, not a la de da artist who may pass judgment on your messy picture. </p><p>Owner Zara Cindy Mullah started the business for the same reasons that you and I would spend time there. Just like us, she is someone who appreciates the work of painters, yet always wanted to try her own hand, but carried a laptop instead of a palette. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘My heart is heavy’: Marise Pollard as family prepares to bid farewell to the UK </p> </p> </p><p>In fact, only after about five years post-starting the store did she start painting, and now it’s second nature for her to unwind with a brush.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Inside the studio, creativity comes in many shapes and sizes. There are mounted canvas sessions for those wanting to paint a picture, but also tote bag painting, pottery glazing, and a splash area that allows you to throw and splash paint without anyone asking you to clean it up. </p><p>“We’ve got a splash area where customers can just go wild on their canvases,” Mullah said. </p><p>“You’d be surprised at the result. We sometimes leave canvases in there for weeks, letting people add to them. In the end, it’s this collaborative, abstract piece created by dozens of hands.”</p>There’s no judgment or critique, just fun<p>The environment caters to all ages and levels of comfort. There’s no judgment, no critique, no hovering instructor correcting your brush strokes. There are members of staff, all art graduates or students, willing to help at every turn. But in the end, it’s you, your imagination and some paint.</p><p> </p><p>“People think they need to be artists to join in, but they don’t,” she said. </p><p>“Our motto is simple: paint your imagination.”</p><p> <i></i> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu9.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu10.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu11.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nunu4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <i></i></p><p>Corporate clients use the space too. It’s become a surprising hit for team-building exercises.</p><p>“We’ve had whole legal teams in here trying to piece together a collective image, talking about colour palettes and making sure the lines match up,” she said. “It gets people to connect in a different way.”</p><p> </p><p>But before the paint pots and brushes, Mullah was lived inside spreadsheets. </p><p>“I’m not an artist by training,” she said. “I studied accounting. I’ve done certificates and diplomas in art later on, but no visual arts degree. Still, I always loved art, and when I got involved in the studio, I realised how much joy it brings.”</p><p>The studio was originally affiliated with a franchise, but in March this year, it officially became its own brand.</p><p> “We rebranded and made it a family business,” she said. “NuNu was my nickname growing up, and it just felt right to build something personal under that name.”</p><p> </p>The comfort to try something new<p>NuNu The Artist now operates two locations, the studio at Melrose Arch and a space at the old Keth Kirsten’s nursery in Parktown North. </p><p>Both spaces have been designed to feel inspiring and accessible. </p><p>“We wanted places where people could be comfortable enough to try something new,” she said. “Whether it’s a toddler splashing paint on a mug or a grandparent painting a plate, it’s about making memories.”</p><p>ALSO READ: New film unveils the world of John Lennon and Yoko Ono</p><p> </p><p>Mullah said that the emotional power of a blank canvas can be intimidating at first. </p><p>“We had a woman who sat for nearly half an hour and just cried before she could start,” she said. </p><p>“She hadn’t touched a brush since school and didn’t think she could do it. We always say, just make a mark. Even with your non-dominant hand. That first mark is the hardest, but once it’s made, the rest flows.”</p><p>Creativity is a muscle that needs to be flexed, said Mullah.</p><p>“There’s art in everything. Even doing your books can be artful, if not quite creative accounting,” she laughed. </p><p>“What matters is doing it your way and enjoying it. That’s what we’re about.”</p>The joy of creating<p>Her objective, Mullah said, is not to have people produce perfect art but to reconnect with the joy of creating. </p><p>“So many people walk out saying they forgot how good it feels,” she said. “They start painting at home again or doodling in meetings, not because the meeting is boring but because their mind, their creative spirit, is opening up.”</p><p>Pricing ranges from R180 to around R2 000, depending on the medium, size, and time spent. It’s a reasonably affordable pastime, considering a cinema visit for a family of four can already cost close to a grand. </p><p>The studio also offers something tangible to take home: your own creativity. </p><p>“You can hang your art on the wall or carry it with you on a tote. Nobody else has that item. It’s yours.”</p><p>NOW READ: Art gallery that makes talent development the main focus</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 date my family family </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Celebs And Viral ‘My heart is heavy’: Marise Pollard as family prepares to bid farewell to the UK <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Sibling rivalry is the gift that keeps on giving <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Technology and Science Mothers Day: Tech gifts for moms that are smart and sure to impress <footer> 2 weeks ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Lifestyle Toys are much more than a playroom prop for kids – they’re a multi-sensory experience <footer> 4 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> It’s lekker, messy creativity and art \| The Citizen	查看 8285	《公民报》	2025-05-29 22:51:19 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163029	有图 <p> "Ok they won the cup (Chiefs won the Nedbank Cup). But I think that was the only highlight in the season," said the Bafana head coach. </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/Hugo-Broos-Bafana-Bafana-Kaizer-Chiefs-Friendlies.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos did not hold back in his views on Kaizer Chiefs. Picture: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos issued a damning verdict on Kaizer Chiefs yesterday, as he left all of their players out of his final squad to take on Mozambique and Tanzania in friendlies next month.</p><p>ALSO READ: Pirates star Mofokeng reveals biggest disadvantage</p><p>Broos had named goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma, Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart and attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala in his preliminary squad but none of them made the final selection.</p>Broos on Chiefs – ‘The rest was not so good’<p>“At the moment I can’t select players of Kaizer Chiefs, and I hope they make a better season next season,” Broos told reporters.</p><p>“Ok they won the cup (Chiefs won the Nedbank Cup). But I think that was the only highlight in the season of Chiefs.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report </p> </p> </p><p>“The rest was not so good.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The supporters are happy now because they won the cup. But we have to be honest … it was not good. Otherwise a team like Chiefs is not number nine in the rankings.”</p><p>Chiefs finished the season in ninth place in the Betway Premiership, failing to qualify for the MTN8 for the second season in a row.</p><p>The embarrassment for Chiefs is particularly acute, given that there are no Mamelodi Sundowns players in this squad.</p><p>Sundowns players were allowed a leave of absence from Bafana as after Sunday’s Caf Champions League final second leg, they will start preparation for next month’s Fifa Club World Cup.</p><p> </p><p>Orlando Pirates players dominate the 23-man squad, with nine Buccaneers players included.</p><p>Regulars Sipho Chaine, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thalente Mbatha, Patrick Maswanganyi and Relebohile Mofokeng are joined by first time call-ups Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deano Van Rooyen, Simphiwe Selepe and Mohau Nkota.</p>‘A big difference’<p>“I think we can really judge (the young) players now because they are playing for Bafana Bafana. We can’t do that when they plays in the PSL because there is a big difference between PSL and Bafana,” added Broos.</p><p>ALSO READ: Chiefs’ Nabi to stay – ‘for now’</p><p> </p><p>“If the young players impress me now, there is a chance they have a future in Bafana.”</p><p>Bafana Squad</p><p>Goalkeepers: Renaldo Leaner, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine</p><p>Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie, Thabo Moloisane, Samukelo Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamani, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Fawaaaz Basadien, Deano Van Rooyen</p><p> </p><p>Midfielders: Luke Le Roux, Thalente Mbatha, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Simphiwe Selepe</p><p>Forwards: Oswin Appolis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Ashley Cupido, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma, Mohau Nkota, Sinoxolo Kwayiba</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 Bafana Bafana Betway Premiership Hugo Broos Kaizer Chiefs F.C (AmaKhosi/Chiefs) Nedbank Cup </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Betway PSL AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report <footer> 11 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Sundowns duo dominate PSL awards <footer> 16 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Andre Arendse addresses SuperSport sale rumours <footer> 16 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Betway PSL Ahly confirm appointment of ex-Pirates coach Riveiro <footer> 1 day 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> Bafana's Broos - I can't select Chiefs players	查看 4762	《公民报》	2025-05-29 23:01:31 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163028	有图 <p> Ekurhuleni’s total expenditure budget of R64.8 budget would besubjected to non-negotiable conditions </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jongizizwe-Dlabathi.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Finance MMC Jongizizwe Dlabathi. Picture: Twitter/Jongizizwe Dlabathi</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Ekurhuleni MMC for Finance, Strategy and Corporate Planning, Jongizizwe Dlabathi, on Thursday tabled a R65.5 billion budget.</p><p>According to Dlabathi, tough economic realities, lack of optimal collection, revenue leakages, weak liquidity position, ineffective expenditure management and the assumption that 90% of municipal revenue should be generated internally, were among key factors in the budget.</p><p>Bullish about improving alignment and effectiveness of existing revenue collection systems, Dlabathi projected an additional estimated R2.1 billion gross revenue in the current financial year.</p><p>“Given that we intend not to borrow over the medium-term, all departments that are involved in the revenue generation value chain will have to pull together to ensure the achievement of our revenue goals in the medium and long-term.</p><p>“This will be spearheaded at the level of the Revenue Enhancement Committee that has since been put in place by Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> DA slams Tshwane’s first funded budget since 2021 </p> </p> </p><p>“The budget posture is guided by the directive to ensure a responsive city, working with agility to restore service delivery to communities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“This directive demands that we focus on the core basics – providing quality, equitable and sustainable services to all in a manner that ensures the ideal quality of life,” said Dlabathi.</p>Non-negotiables<p>He said Ekurhuleni’s total expenditure budget of R64.8 budget would besubjected to non-negotiable conditions, which would include:</p>Spending within the allocated budget.Linking spending to the provision of essential services and goods.Fostering economic procurement and realisation of value for money.Strengthening internal capacity to reduce over-reliance on contracted services.<p>ALSO READ: Joburg budget hanging by a thread: ANC fights to get their way as partners gun for them</p><p>Key expenditure breakdown allocations include:</p><p> </p>Water and sanitation repairs will receive and maintenance R550 million,mainly to ensure resilient infrastructure that secures a sustainable supply of water and sanitation services—stretching to fixing water and sewer leakages.From the total of R20.7 million earmarked for human settlements, R7.5 million will be channelled towards basic repairs and maintenance work for selected hostels—with the rest covering the maintenance of rental units, including Ekurhuleni Housing Company.The Energy Department will receive R1.4 billion towards infrastructure and equipment maintenance related to substations, network enhancement, with R103 million allocated to the repairing of street and traffic lights, under the Operation Khanyisa Mhali. Additional R254 million has been allocated to the protection of energy infrastructure.Through the ” Siyakhuculula Manje and Clean Kasi ” programme, a total of R226 million has been allocated to environmental resources, waste management repairs, maintenance materials and supplies to support internal capacity to cut grass, maintain cemeteries, remove weeds, prune trees, and maintain landfill sites, wetlands, lakes, and dams.A total of R946 million has been allocated for roads and transport management, with road rehabilitation and pothole patching done under the auspices of the Hlasela Amapotholes project.A total of R41.3 million will be used for repairing and maintaining traffic signals.While more funds are still required, R54 million will go towards addressing sinkholes.Capital expenditure has been allocated R3.1 billion.An employee budget will be R13.4 billion – towards annual salary increments and the recruitment of additional workforce.<p>Dlabathi said the budget will implement the recruitment of 700 permanent cleaners and 290 permanent EMPD (Ekurhuleni Municipal Police Department) officers to maintain strategic offices and buildings.</p><p>“A budget of R303 million will be allocated over the medium-term to equip the staff with essential tools of trade necessary to optimise performance. Time provision must prioritise departments that are providing essential services.</p><p>“The long-term trajectory is that of implementing the 70/30 ratio for service delivery, wherein 70% of the services are rendered in-house, with 30% contracted.</p><p>“As we implement the capital budget, we must not be found wanting with our supply chain management, planning, organising and as well as overseeing the completion of capital projects within time, scope and quality,” added Dlabathi.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ:How Joburg plans to spend R89 billion</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 Ekurhuleni service delivery </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Politics DA slams Tshwane’s first funded budget since 2021 <footer> 21 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa EFF files urgent interdict to stop proposed fuel levy hike <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Gauteng mayors unite to tackle toxic rivers <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa How Joburg plans to spend R89 billion <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> Tough budget for Ekurhuleni \| The Citizen	查看 6193	《公民报》	2025-05-29 23:19:24 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163027	有图 <p> Thursday’s repo rate cut is unlikely to bring much relief to cash-strapped consumers, as any savings will be offset by the rising fuel levy eating into their income. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Repo-rate-cut-consumers.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Although the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points on Thursday is good news for economists, it will not shield South Africans from the burden of the fuel and sin tax levies introduced by Budget 3.0.</p><p>Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, warns that increased taxing of the workforce is not the answer and will put further financial strain on households, driving them to new depths of despair at a time when they are buckling under the weight of multiple unsustainable inflation-related living costs.</p><p>“The reality is that the finance minister’s decision to impose new tax measures will hurt lower-income families most, as they will bear a proportionally higher burden, forcing them to make impossible lifestyle choices with the little disposable income they have left.”</p><p>Before the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announced the repo rate cut this afternoon, economists polled by Reuters accurately predicted that the Bank would restart its repo rate cutting cycle this month, trimming the repo rate by 25 basis points to bring down the interest rate to 7.25% as the latest inflation data strengthens the case for monetary easing.</p><p>ALSO READ: Reserve Bank cuts repo rate thanks to lower inflation, stronger rand</p>Repo rate cut too small to matter for consumers<p>“While any cut in the repo rate benefits consumers, the change is simply not big enough to make any real difference in their lives, or to encourage growth in the economy. The impact on consumers will be minimal, as the 25 basis points cut will mean a tiny saving of R254 per month on a R1.5 million home loan and around R65 on a R500 000 car loan.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Ultimately, a growing economy is the only solution that will slowly lift the weight of unsustainably high living costs from the shoulders of South Africans,” Roets says.</p><p>Inflation currently remains outside the Sarb’s target range of 3% to 6%, with the most recent data showing that consumer inflation was 2.8% in April, just slightly above March’s 2.7%. However, Roets points out, inflation on food and non-alcoholic beverages was 4.0%, the highest it has been since September 2024.</p><p>“Overall, inflation is still considered low, which would have been a strong incentive to cut the current repo rate. The exchange rate of the rand also remains a key factor in economic stability and would have influenced the MPC’s decision.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Reserve Bank could cut repo rate on Thursday, but will it decide to?</p><p> </p>Move to lower inflation target will affect repo rate<p>Kganyago is a longstanding advocate of shifting to a lower inflation target, arguing this would ensure South Africa is better placed to compete with its trading partners. He said earlier that a single-point target of 3% would be in line with South Africa’s peers and lead to lower interest rates in the long term.</p><p>However, his critics worry that reaching a lower inflation target will require tighter monetary policy that will impede growth and employment in a country with one of the highest jobless and poverty rates in the world.</p><p>On Thursday, Kganyago reiterated his view, saying that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) believes that the 3% scenario is more attractive than the 4.5% baseline and would like to see inflation expectations move lower, towards the bottom end of their target range. He also said the MPC will consider scenarios with a 3% objective at future meetings.</p><p>However, Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec, warns that a lower inflation target risks scuppering further interest rate cuts this year too. “With a change to the inflation target reportedly occurring soon this year, the Sarb has chosen to cut interest rates this month to avoid the limitation of doing so in the future but then could easily be at risk of needing to reverse the cut.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Salaries decreased by 2% in April, but higher than a year ago</p>Slow pace of repo rate cuts perpetuates debt trap<p>Roets says the reality is that the slow pace of the country’s repo rate reductions is perpetuating the debt trap that millions of ordinary South Africans find themselves in, leaving millions with no option but to survive on credit.</p><p>“This scenario has been escalating since the prolonged tightening cycle began towards the end of 2021, when the MPC raised the repo rate by a cumulative 4.75% between November 2021 and May 2023, taking it from 3.50% to 8.25%, the highest level since 2014. “</p><p>Against this backdrop, the latest Statistics SA General Household Survey, released on Tuesday this week, reveals shocking statistics about hunger in the country. According to the survey results, almost a quarter of South African households did not have enough food to eat last year.</p><p> </p><p>This means that around 14 million people out of South Africa’s population of 63 million went hungry. Of those polled, 22.2% of households considered access to food inadequate or severely inadequate.</p><p>“South Africans need real financial relief. This is a glaring red flag that should be at the top of the list of concerns for government. Sadly, this means more and more South Africans are relying on their credit and store cards to put food on the table and keep the lights on.</p><p>“The likelihood is that they will default on debt and fall into an even deeper trap, as the cost of credit increases due to existing debt. This is most evident with big purchases like home and car loans.”</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 Repurchase Agreement,(Repo Rate) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES </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> Repo rate cut offers no shelter from Budget 3.0 fallout for consumers	查看 6409	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:02:27 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163026	有图 <p> Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 30 May 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Weather-forecast-30-May-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Canva</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>TheSouth African Weather Service(Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Friday, 30 May 2025.</p><p>A yellow level 2 warning remains for damaging coastal waves, while inland provinces like Free State and North West enjoy fine and cool conditions on Friday. Here’s what you need to know.</p><p>Weather update for today and tomorrow, 29-30 May 2025:</p><p>Fine and cool to warm across the country but partly cloudy with light rain and showers in the south-west.⚠️Damaging winds and waves.#saws #saweather pic.twitter.com/rj1Ywz4Tz7</p>— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 29, 2025</p>Weather warnings, Friday, 30 MayImpact-based warnings<p>The weather service issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea, which is expected between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas to Plettenberg Bay until Sunday.</p><p>ALSO READ: Chill out, Gauteng — clear skies ahead this weekend</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Weather alert: May to end on a fine and cool note </p> </p> </p>Provincial weather forecast<p>Here’s what to expect in your province on Friday, 30 May:</p><p> </p><p> </p>Gauteng:<p>Residents of Gauteng can expect fine and cool weather but warm in the extreme north. </p><p>The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “very high”.</p><p>Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.</p>Mpumalanga:<p>Mpumalanga residents can expect fine and cool to warm conditions, but hot in Lowveld.</p><p> </p>Limpopo:<p>The day will be fine and cool to warm but hot in the Limpopo Valley.</p>North West:<p>Fine and cool weather awaits North West residents.</p>Free State:<p>Residents of the Free State will experience fine and cool weather.</p>Northern Cape:<p>The day will start with morning fog along the coast and adjacent interior; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and cold to cool but fine in the east. </p><p> </p>Western Cape:<p>Western Cape residents can expect partly cloudy and cool to cold conditions with light rain over the western parts in the morning, becoming fine over the south coast in the evening.</p>Eastern Cape (western half):<p>It will be cloudy in the morning with isolated showers in places along western parts of the coast; otherwise, it will be fine and cool to cold. </p>Eastern Cape (eastern half):<p>The day will be fine and cool to cold.</p>KwaZulu-Natal:<p>Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can look forward to fine and cool but warm weather in the east becoming partly cloudy in places in the afternoon. </p><p> </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> 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 warnings </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Weather Weather alert: May to end on a fine and cool note <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Weather alert: Damaging winds and waves to hit WC while the rest of SA enjoys fine conditions <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Weather alert:Damaging wind with cloudy and cool conditions for most provinces <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Weather Weather alert: Fine and cool conditions in most provinces <footer> 4 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> Weather alert: Damaging coastal waves and clear skies as conditions vary across SA \| The Citizen	查看 4315	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:06:09 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163025	有图 <p> Deputy President Mashatile assured MPs that all policy changes, including EEIP ownership rules, must go through Cabinet. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mashatile-says-Cabinet-holds-final-say-on-policy-changes.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Picture: X/@GovernmentZA</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Nothing will be changed unless the Cabinet decides so.</p><p>This is what Deputy President Paul Mashatile told parliament regarding Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to gazette a policy directive, the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP).</p><p>It proposes to relax the longstanding requirement that foreign ICT investors must hold at least 30% equity in partnership with historically disadvantaged Black people in SA.</p>Cabinet holds authority to approve changes — Mashatile<p>Mashatile addressed oral questions from members of parliament (MPs) in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday afternoon.</p><p>Answering a question from uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party’s MP, Seeng Mmabatho Mokoena, the deputy president clarified the need for ministers to follow proper procedures when identifying issues with legislation, emphasising that the Cabinet holds the authority to approve any changes.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Was Ramaphosa heckling EFF’s payback for White House embarrassment? </p> </p> </p><p>Mashatile stated that any changes to legislation must be presented to Cabinet and then to parliament for approval, as the 30% ownership requirement for licences is enshrined in law.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘I’m viewing my options,’ says Lesufi on availability for ANC’s top positions</p><p>“It may well be that as a minister, once you have made your determination, Cabinet may not agree that you are right,” he said.</p><p>He added that no minister has the power to change any law through regulations.</p><p>“Nothing will be changed unless Cabinet decides it should be so,” the deputy minister said.</p><p> </p>Regression of social cohesion<p>Mashatile was responding to questions about the regression of social cohesion in South Africa, as outlined in the 2024 SA Social Cohesion Index (SASCI) research report.</p><p>The study revealed that South Africa’s overall cohesion level was moderate at 53.3. This reverses a prior decline but with significant provincial and dimensional variations — Limpopo showed the highest provincial cohesion, while KwaZulu-Natal had the lowest.</p><p>Chief Whip of the NCOP, Kenneth Mmoiemang, raised concerns about opposition to the government’s efforts to address historical inequalities and promote economic transformation.</p>Watch Mashatile respond to questions in the NCOP here: <p>ALSO READ: South Africa needs more leaders like Mujica</p><p> </p><p>Mashatile responded by outlining various programmes and measures aimed at advancing transformation, including Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and the National Development Plan.</p><p>He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing transformative legislation enacted by the previous administration.</p><p>“Indeed, if someone wants to make some changes to any of these laws, that must then come to Cabinet and then back to parliament. There will be no shortcut, because laws are made and passed by parliament,” he said. </p>‘There will be no shortcut’<p>EFF MP Mathapelo Siwisa asked the deputy president about efforts to address income inequality since taking office.</p><p> </p><p>Mashatile said that growing the economy and providing opportunities for people to make a living are crucial for social cohesion. He emphasised the need for municipalities and mayors to work together to address local challenges.</p><p>Mokoena later inquired about the deputy president’s alleged accusations of corruption. Mashatile emphasised the importance of providing evidence in allegations and noted that courts of law are the appropriate forums for establishing authenticity.</p><p>ALSO READ: MP claims Mashatile shooting used to justify VIP protection boost</p><p>The deputy president acknowledged the existence of several allegations against him and mentioned the proactive steps he has taken, including presenting himself before the ethics committee in parliament and the ANC’s integrity commission.</p><p> </p><p>“But let me assure you, honourable members of the house, that I will continue to subject myself to the relevant institutions as established through our own constitution,” he said.</p><p>There was an allegation that Mashatile did not declare certain things to remain transparent; he said the register in his office will be updated in a timely manner to prevent such issues.</p>Corruption allegations<p>He added that his office’s media team is responsible for ensuring prompt responses to press and social media issues.</p><p>“I want to conclude by affirming my unwavering commitment to fully cooperate with the ethics and integrity committees of parliament as well as other law enforcement agencies or state institutions that may require clarity on any matter concerning these allegations,” Mashatile 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 cabinet National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Parliament Paul Mashatile </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Politics Was Ramaphosa heckling EFF’s payback for White House embarrassment? <footer> 6 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> South Africa EFF files urgent interdict to stop proposed fuel levy hike <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Technology and Science Bad news for illegal Starlink users in SA <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News ‘Same story year after year’: MPs unhappy as Auditor-General reveals local government audit outcomes <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> Starlink proposal: Mashatile says Cabinet holds final say on policy changes \| The Citizen	查看 6562	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:11:00 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163024	有图 <p> Confirmed for arrival in 2026, the first of two new SUVs will be based on existing Renault products assembled at Chennai Plant, now wholly owned by the French brand. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/250326-01_India-Nissan-Range-Teaser-CSUV-source.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The first of two new Renault-based Nissan SUV will arrive in 2026. Both have been confirmed for South Africa. Image: Nissan</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>With speculation continuing to grow about Nissan’s alleged closing of its Rosslyn plant outside Pretoria, the automaker has indicated that two of its three products bound for India have entered pre-production ahead of their market reveals next year.</p>Nissan by Renault<p>Teased back in March as part of its restructuring process that saw Ivan Espinosa replace Makoto Uchida as CEO, the initial pair of models consists of a Nissan-badged version of the Renault Triber and a restyled take on the new Duster.</p><p>Not shown in the mentioned images, the incoming third model will use the Dacia Bigster as a base and could replace the X-Trail as a more affordable option in select developing markets.</p><p>ALSO READ: Reports claim Rosslyn to be one of Nissan’s plants facing closure</p><p>A facility that had been one of Nissan’s biggest outside Japan and even North America, the plant currently produces the Kiger and Triber, as well as the Magnite for 65 markets in both right-and left-hand-drive.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> PODCAST: What closure of Nissan Rosslyn plant means for Mzansi </p> </p> </p><p>In addition, it will soon produce the Duster currently made in Romania and Turkey, and by extension, the mentioned Nissan model. </p><p> </p><p> </p>Plans for India<p>Addressing Nissan’s supposed market exit, Vatsa told Autocar India, “I am also happy to say that all our product plans are on track and well underway and, in fact, pre-production of our upcomingB-MPVandC-SUVhas already begun at the Renault plant in Chennai.</p><p>“Reports of our exit are all untrue, and there is no reason for us to exit. As you can see from our continued development of the Magnite and the new products planned, we are not pulling back from anything”.</p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/250326-01_India-Nissan-Range-Teaser-MPV-source.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><sub>Nissan-badged version of the Renault Triber will go on-sale in India next year. Image: Nissan</sub></p><p>Confirming the Triber-based model as debuting in the first quarter of next year, Vatsa stated that the Duster underpinned model, which could revive the Terrano name used on a rebadged version of the original, would make its unveiling in mid-2026 and go on-sale soon after.</p><p>Although sold exclusively with five-seats in Europe, Vatsa remarked that the Bigster-derived Nissan, which will also become Chennai-assembled Renault, will be engineered from the start to have seven-seats as opposed to being a “5+2” model.</p><p> </p><p>Accordingly, this model will debut in 2027, suggesting the Renault version as either becoming a reality in late 2026 or early the next year ahead of the Nissan.</p>Made in India for South Africa<p>More significantly, both SUVs have received approval for South Africa, the former set to replace the Qashqai that quietly departed the local market last year.</p><p>“[These] products will be Nissan’s answer to the Chinese competition in South Africa. We believe [India] is a good source to bring competitive and technologically advanced response to the market,” Nissan Managing Director for South Africa and Independent African Markets, Maciej Klenkiewicz, told the media at theunveiling of the facelift Magnite in Cape Town last year.</p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/D.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><sub>Dacia Bigster will become a Renault once production kicks-off in India. A local market debut is anticipated to happen either in 2026 or 2027. Image: Dacia</sub></p><p>A line-up also set to include the all-new Y63 Patrol in 2026, the alleged closure of Rosslyn, which currently only produces the Navara for South Africa and Sub-Saharan African markets, has so far not been commented on as one of the seven plants facing closure.</p><p> </p><p>This comes after the announcement of the Re:Nissan strategy by Espinosa that would see a reduction in production facilities from 17 to 10 and lead to job cuts of 20000 on top of the 9000 announced last year.</p>Uncertain future<p>Locally, the Rosslyn Plant, which has been in operation since 1966, employs an estimated 1200 workers, reduced by 400 in 2023 following the discontinuation of the NP200 and the shelving of its almost finished successor due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</p><p>As it stands, Nissan South Africa has so far remained mum on the reported closing of Rosslyn, though, expectations are that an official announcement will be made in due course.</p><p>NOW READ: New Patrol coming as Nissan releases fresh details for South Africa</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 Motoring News Nissan Renault Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Motoring PODCAST: What closure of Nissan Rosslyn plant means for Mzansi <footer> 4 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Motoring Nissan Spirit of Africa shows how competition 4×4-ing should be <footer> 19 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Motoring Boxy and rugged returns as Jeep starts teasing all-new Cherokee <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Motoring Peugeot makes it official: GTi coming back in June but… <footer> 1 day 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> Indian pre-production of first South Africa-bound new Nissan starts	查看 6404	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:13:28 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163023	有图 <p> Three creditors still need to be paid a combined amount of R509 million. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The-Post-Office-rescue-plan-is-working-but-more-money-is-needed.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Pensioners queue outside the Post Office in Westgate, awaiting their payouts. Picture: Devina Haripersad</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Business Rescue of the South African Post Office (Sapo) is nearing completion, and the practitioners reported back positive results to parliament. However, a bumpy ride is still ahead.</p><p>Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP), Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons told the parliament’s Communications and Digital Technologies committee that they are 75% done with the handover process to the shareholders of Sapo on Wednesday.</p><p>However, they need to devise a plan to address outstanding creditors.</p><p>ALSO READ: More millions to save jobs at SA Post Office</p>Post office debt<p>The committee was told that the Post Office was unable to receive R3.8 billion. Therefore, they are still in discussions with the department regarding an alternative plan to settle outstanding creditors.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Business rescue for stricken chicken producer Daybreak Foods </p> </p> </p><p>The creditors that still need to be paid are the South African Revenue Services (Sars), the Pension Fund, and Medipos. The three need to be paid a collective of R509 million.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For the financial year 2024-25, the practitioners were able to pay creditors a total of R1 billion.</p>Post office successes<p>The committee was informed that, for the first time since 2012, Sapo had a positive balance sheet with a net asset value (NAV) of R1 billion.</p><p>Sapo was placed under provisional liquidation in 2023, but thanks to the work of Rooplal and Damons, the entity has been discharged.</p><p>“The BRPs applied to have the provisional liquidation order discharged. The matter was heard on 22 November 2024, and the provisional liquidation order was discharged.”</p><p> </p><p>The entity is currently paying its liabilities in the ordinary course of business.</p><p>ALSO READ: Ramaphosa signs Post Office Bill into law</p>Retrenchments<p>The practitioners stated that they issued 4875 termination letters for employees who were affected by the retrenchment. “All affected employees’ notice period ended on 30 April 2024, and 4 342 employees were retrenched.”</p><p>Sapo reported that year-on-year expenses of R2.7 billion were reduced by R2 billion, with staff costs being the main contributor to this decrease. As of 31 March 2025, Sapo had 5592 employees.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, the entity reduced the number of operating branches to 657.</p>Sapo receives money<p>The entity received R150 million from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in March 2025.</p><p>When it comes to revenue, the entity reported year-on-year revenue of R1.7 billion, a decline of R700 million. They attributed this decline to a lack of investment in infrastructure.</p>Achievements<p>The BRP outlined the following goals to be achieved:</p><p> </p>Improving cash management processesCreditor CompromiseCompletion of S189 payments (final tranche of settlements)Achieved a target of 657 branchesEmployee reduction, R1.2 billion annual cost savingsData Centre Migration<p>They are in the process of achieving the following goals:</p>Investment in fleet management systemsStrategic partnershipsAppointing suitably qualified, skilled and competent management and directors<p>Outstanding goals</p>Statutory and payroll creditorsHardware infrastructure and software applications modernisationInvestment in sales and business development team for bulk mail segmentStrategic and equitable partnership implementation <p>NOW READ: Parliament discusses SA Post Office’s fate a month after ‘day zero’</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 rescue business rescue practitioners South African Post Office (SAPO) South African Revenue Service (SARS) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business Business rescue for stricken chicken producer Daybreak Foods <footer> 1 week ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion Has SAA turned the corner or is it flying too close to the sun? <footer> 1 month ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Tongaat Hulett to be bought by Vision Parties, saving thousands of jobs <footer> 1 month ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Nova: Insolvency pays <footer> 2 months 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> Post Office rescue plan is working, but more money is needed \| The Citizen	查看 5261	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:16:48 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163022	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="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kelly-smith-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Kelly Smith during sentencing proceedings in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial at the White City Multipurpose Centre on May 29, 2025 in Saldanha Bay, South Africa. The trio was found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith (6) in February last year. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)</p> </p><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/ukraine-drone.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Workers repair a damaged apartment building following a Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow, Russia, 29 May 2025. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 48 drones were intercepted and destroyed in seven regions of Russia. Picture: EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/srinagar-india.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>An aerial view shows Indian farmers work in paddy fields at Watlab village, north of Srinagar, India on May 28, 2025. Picture: Matrix Images/ Danish Ismail<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-korea-vote-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Voters preparing to depart from Incheon International Airport cast early ballots for the 21st presidential election in Incheon, South Korea, May 29, 2025. Picture: Matrix Images/Lee Sang-hoon<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/scottland-politics.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Members from the Scottish Greens joined campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament for a rally opposing Flamingo Land’s resort plan on the banks of Loch Lomond on May 29, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/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/russian-communist-party.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Russian Communist Party members attend a ceremony for the dispatch of a humanitarian convoy to support Russian military personnel and local residents in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions, organized by the Russian Communist Party and the All-Russian Headquarters of the Protest Movement, in Moscow, Russia, 29 May 2025. The Russian Communist Party said that this is the 138th humanitarian convoy of its kind by the party and their supporters, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the International Day for the Protection of Children. The convoy contains vehicles, food, medicines, equipment, and special-purpose military gear. Picture: EPA-EFE/SERGEI ILNITSKY<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/quadbike-stunt.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Paul Hannam Quad Bike Stunt Show at The Royal Bath And West Show, on May 29, 2025 in Shepton Mallet, England. The historic show is one of the oldest surviving agricultural shows in England, taking place over four days. The first show took place in Taunton in 1852 and then toured the country for more than 100 years before a permanent home was found at Shepton Mallet in 1965. It gained its Royal Patronage in 1977. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/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/peta-protest.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>PETA animal rights activists stage a performance showing the skinning of a human as part of an anti-leather protest by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) outside a Coach retail store in London, Britain, 29 May 2025. PETA activists protested against the global fashion house Coach’s use of leather in their retail products, saying the leather industry contributes to climate catastrophe, land devastation, deforestation, pollution and loss of biodiversity. Picture: EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/osman-gazi.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Osman Gazi vessel, Turkiye’s first Floating Production Unit (FPU), passes through the Bosphorus to mark the 572nd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul, at Ahirkapi Anchorage Area in Istanbul, Turkiye on May 29, 2025. (Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu via 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/kippel-avalanche.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A general view, with the village of Kippel in the foreground, after a massive avalanche triggered by the collapse of the Birch Glacier nearly destroyed the village of Blatten, Switzerland, 29 May 2025. One person went missing, and numerous houses were destroyed after a large part of Blatten, which had been evacuated earlier, was buried under masses of ice, mud, and rock. Between 19 and 28 May, several million cubic meters of rock fell from the Kleines Nesthorn mountain above Blatten, forming a nine-million-tonne debris cone on the Birch Glacier, which ultimately collapsed on 28 May 2025. Picture: EPA-EFE/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/golden-balls.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Andriy Shevchenko poses for photos and signs autographs for participants at the presentation of the Golden Balls installation, presented by trophy holders Andriy Shevchenko, Igor Byelanov and Oleg Blokhin, in Lviv, Ukraine, May 29, 2025. For the first time, Ukrainians will be able to see 3 legendary awards together live and freely. The goal is to inspire young Ukrainians to play football and show that nothing is impossible if you are really passionate about your job. That is why the slogan of the tour is “The next golden ball is yours”. During the event, Andriy Shevchenko spoke about the idea, goal and value of the project, and Igor Byelanov and Oleg Blokhin – why this project is important to them. A charity series of goods was created especially for the event. All proceeds from sales will be directed to the UAF’s children’s tournament “School Ball”. After the presentation, an autograph session with three football legends took place.The Golden Ball is an award for the best football player in the world. (Photo by Olena Znak/Anadolu via 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/ekurhuleni-budget.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>People protesting due to poor service delivery whilst MMC Ald Jongizizwe Dlabathi delivers City Of Ekurhuleni budget speech at OR Tambo Government Precinct on May 29, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.The speech outlined key allocations for infrastructure development, service delivery improvements, and initiatives aimed at boosting local economic growth. (Photo by Gallo Images/OJ Koloti)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/egypt-religion.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>People purchase animals to sacrifice ahead of Eid al-Adha at a market in Waraq district, Giza, Egypt on May 29, 2025. Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest Muslim holidays, marks the end of the yearly Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. During Eid al-Adha, Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals and split the meat into three parts: for the family, for relatives and friends, and for the poor and needy. Picture: Matrix Images / Khaled Elfiqi<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cape-town-protest.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A woman takes part in a protest against Germany organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) outside the German Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa on May 28, 2025. The protest coincided with the first official Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May in honour of the victims of the 1904-1908 Nama-Herero Genocide committed by German colonial forces in Namibia. The PSC acknowledged the suffering of the Herero and Nama peoples and called for justice in Gaza. The protest included a performance where animal bones were thrown over a sign of Gaza with the group calling for an end to the Genocide. Picture: Matrix Images / Nic Bothma<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/alexandra-religion.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>River Park community members forcefully ask a City Power employee to reconnect them after he disconnected them during the cut-off operation in Riverpark, Alexandra in Johannesburg, 29 May 2025, where illegal electricity connections continue to pose significant risks to infrastructure, public safety, and revenue collection. Picture: Nigel Sibanda / The Citizen<p>MORE PICTURES: Pro-Palestine group demonstrate at Glencore</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 gallery News Today photography pictures </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Multimedia 24 hours in pictures, 30 May 2025 <footer> 13 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia PICTURES: Pro-Palestine group demonstrate at Glencore <footer> 1 day ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia 24 hours in pictures, 28 May 2025 <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Multimedia 24 hours in pictures, 27 May 2025 <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> 24 hours in pictures, 29 May 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 11263	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:30:00 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163021	有图 <p> Economists say they agree with the decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, but only expect one more this year. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Repo-rate-economists.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>After the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had a hawkish stance in the past few repo rate decisions, economists thought that another cut would not be on the cards today. But after inflation for April was still below 3%, they started to wonder if a cut could indeed happen.</p><p>Tertia Jacobs, treasury economist and fixed income specialist at Investec, says the surprise was not the 25 basis points cut, but the fact that the governor of the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb), Lesetja Kganyago, was in favour of a 50 basis point rate cut.</p><p>“We would have concurred with the 50-basis point rate cut because we see that the Sarb is behind in the rate cutting cycle. It was interesting that there was a lot of time spent on discussing a lower inflation target. The Sarb really pushed hard for the lower target, but the governor said they need the buy-in from Treasury.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Reserve Bank cuts repo rate thanks to lower inflation, stronger rand</p>Unanimous decision to cut repo rate<p>Jee-A van der Linde, senior economist at Oxford Economics Africa, points out that five members of the MPC voted for a 25 basis points cut, while one member preferred a larger cut of 50.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Weekly economic wrap: Rand strongest since December, but falling again </p> </p> </p><p>“Although our subjective odds shifted in favour of a 25 basis points cut, our forecast for this meeting indicated an unchanged policy rate, with voting patterns remaining tight due to the exceptionally uncertain external environment.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He says the latest repo rate cut suggests that the Sarb is comfortable with South Africa’s inflation outlook, including potential upside risks to prices. “Looking ahead, we forecast headline inflation will consistently average above 3% from the second half of 2025, trending gradually higher over the near term.</p><p>“This suggests that monetary authorities will have their work cut out for them if they want inflation expectations to decrease from current levels (4.3% in 2025 and 4.6% in 2026) to 3%. The Sarb said it will consider scenarios with a 3% objective at future MPC meetings.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Repo rate cut offers no shelter from Budget 3.0 fallout for consumers</p>It was the right decision – economist<p>Prof Raymond Parsons, economist at the NWU Business School, says he believes the MPC decision to resume its interest rate-easing cycle by reducing rates by another 25 basis points is the right one. “It is a welcome recognition of the changed economic circumstances which have made this possible.</p><p> </p><p>“The majority view of the MPC therefore recognised the other factors which made it both desirable and practical to further cut borrowing costs for business and consumers at this key juncture in South Africa’s business cycle.</p><p>“At this stage even a small reduction in interest rates can have a big positive impact on the national economic mood and on confidence levels. Although it is recognised that monetary policy cannot do the heavy lifting in South Africa’s growth performance, lower borrowing costs are nevertheless supportive of the country’s incipient but weak economic recovery.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Reserve Bank could cut repo rate on Thursday, but will it decide to?</p>More positive inflation outlook can bring more repo rate cuts<p>Harry Kellan, CEO of FNB, says the repo rate cut comes at a time when there is a more positive inflation outlook for the rest of the year, along with growing urgency to boost economic activity. He expects that the repo rate will be reduced once more this year.</p><p> </p><p>“Interest rates and inflation must be viewed in a wider context. We saw a sharp decline in the FNB/BER consumer sentiment measure in the first quarter of 2025, driven largely by indications of a potential VAT hike which has been removed.</p><p>“While the VAT hike uncertainty has been resolved, the recent approved budget does continue to reflect continued fiscal pressures. Consumer sentiment is also impacted by the lower-than-expected inflation increases in house prices as noted in the FNB Property Barometer.”</p><p>Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya, chief economist at FNB, says the MPC’s decision to cut the repo rate highlights a greater focus on domestic fundamentals. “The outlook on interest rates will continue to reflect the risks. Should muted local inflation and expectations that the US Fed will resume its cutting cycle before year-end prevail, our current view that another 25 basis points cut is probable this year would be supported.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Repo rate: Will Reserve Bank cut or err on side of caution?</p><p> </p>Low inflation and recovery in exchange rate to thank for repo rate cut<p>Angelika Goliger, chief economist at EY Africa, says the decision to cut the repo rate was influenced by several factors, including South Africa’s low inflation, a recovery in the exchange rate and declining fuel prices.</p><p>“Globally, the US Federal Reserve remains cautious due to uncertainties around government policies and their net effect on the economy, with only two rate cuts expected this year, starting in September.</p><p>“However, the outlook for US inflation has improved following yesterday’s US Court for International Trade ruling that the reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by the Trump Administration are unlawful and subject to removal. By bringing more trade policy certainty, this could build a case for the US Fed to reduce rates sooner.”</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 economists inflation Rand exchange rate Repurchase Agreement,(Repo Rate) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Business Weekly economic wrap: Rand strongest since December, but falling again <footer> 1 hour ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Reserve Bank could cut repo rate on Thursday, but will it decide to? <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Challenges and opportunities for SMEs in 2025 <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Business Salaries decreased by 2% in April, but higher than a year ago <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> Surprise that all MPC members were in favour of repo rate cut	查看 7188	《公民报》	2025-05-30 00:51:52 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163020	有图 <p> The prince"s lawyer asked for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appeal to be dismissed with costs. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Prince-Mbonisi-King-Misuzulu-President-Cyril-Ramaphosa-SCA-appeal.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>King Misuzulu kaZwelithini with President Cyril Ramaphosa at the unveiling of the King Shaka statue in Durban on 7 November 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Siyabonga Sokhela</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The lawyer for Prince Mbonisi Zulu, the brother of the late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, says the ongoing royal succession saga should be sent back to the Zulu royal family to restart the identification process.</p><p>The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Thursday continued hearing arguments in an application for leave to appeal, filed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. </p><p>The president is seeking to overturn a 2023 ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that declared his recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as unlawful.</p><p>King Misuzulu ascended to the throne following the deaths of King Zwelithini and Queen Regent Mantfombi Dlamini in 2021.</p><p>Ramaphosa then officiallypresented King Misuzulu witha certificate of recognitionat Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on 29 October 2022.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘There is no white genocide happening here,’ says Trump’s top pastor after SA visit </p> </p> </p>Prince Mbonisi challenges Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu<p>The president’s legal team argued On Wednesday that he acted within the provisions of the Traditional and Khoi/San Leadership Act when recognising King Misuzulu. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The recognition followed a KZN High Court decision, which found that King Misuzulu’s identification –based on a royal family meeting held on 14 May 2021 – complied with Zulu customary law.</p><p>However, Prince Simakade Zulu challenged the legitimacy of that meeting, stating that it had been convened under false pretences. </p><p>He claimed the identification process, therefore, failed to adhere to customary law.</p><p>Prince Mbonisi’s legal representative, Advocate Menzi Simelane, expressed similar concerns in court on Thursday.</p><p> </p><p>Simelane told the SCA bench that the late king, while a monarch, was first and foremost the head of his own household – comprising himself, his wives, and his children.</p><p>ALSO READ: AmaZulu throne battle: Ramaphosa argues he recognised King Misuzulu, not appointed him</p><p>Therefore, the customs and rituals specific to his immediate family must be observed just as much as the broader traditions of the Zulu nation.</p><p>He argued that if proper customary procedures had been followed, Prince Mbonisi and his siblings would not have been excluded from their role in the process of identifying the next king.</p><p> </p><p>“The case being made is that in our own family, Prince Mbonisi, being the most elder now that the king has since been deceased, could not lead that family in the manner that custom dictates for the sole reason, and no other, that there were other participants who got themselves involved in those processes and things turned out the way that they turned out.</p><p>“But by Zulu customs strictly, everybody should have observed the leadership in that house, in that family, in the same way that it happens in every other clan,” Simelane said.</p>Watch the court proceedings below:<p>He called for Ramaphosa’s appeal to be dismissed with costs and requested that the dispute be sent back to the royal family to begin the identification process anew.</p><p>“The point would be ‘what should happen then’, the matter would be referred to the appropriate place, which is the Zulu royal family, to do what they ordinarily would have done.”</p><p> </p>King Misuzulu’s identification questioned<p>Meanwhile, Advocate Thabani Masuku, representing the Zulu royal princesses, argued that Ramaphosa failed to confirm whether the May 2021 meeting involved recognised royal family members.</p><p>Masuku contended that the validity of the recognition decision hinged on the legitimacy of the identification process.</p><p>“In other words, a lawful identification decision is a requirement for a lawful exercise of a recognition decision.</p><p>“We have submitted that the president did not have a lawful identification before him. </p><p> </p><p>“He also did not have an application by the royal family that could have justified him exercising the powers that he did in recognising the King Misuzulu.”</p><p>The judgement in the matter has been reserved and will be delivered at a later stage.</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 King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) Zulu Monarchy </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> South Africa ‘There is no white genocide happening here,’ says Trump’s top pastor after SA visit <footer> 9 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Ramaphosa to deliver eulogy at funeral of struggle veteran Gertrude Shope <footer> 10 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> Opinion A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Uh, am I not African, Mr Ramaphosa? 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3163019	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for Thursday, 29 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. </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/Top-10-stories-of-the-day-1200x800-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock / The Citizen / Cheryl Kahla</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In the news today, Joshlin Smith’s mother Racquel “Kelly” Smith and her accomplices, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, have been sentenced to life in prison for human trafficking.</p><p>Meanwhile, hundreds of young women have contacted authorities with information about two suspects who were previously arrested on separate charges before being linked to Olorato Mongale’s death.</p><p>Furthermore, the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%.</p>Weather tomorrow: 30 May 2025<p>A yellow level 2 warning remains for damaging coastal waves, while inland provinces like Free State and North West enjoy fine and cool conditions on Friday.Full weather forecast here.</p><p>Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Mongale murder suspect shot dead \| Trump’s pastor: No white genocide \| Spar bleeds billions </p> </p> </p>Joshlin Smith sentencing: Kelly and co-accused handed life sentences<p>Judge Nathan Erasmus has sentenced Joshlin Smith’s mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her accomplices, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, to life in prison for human trafficking.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They also received 10 years for kidnapping. The three returned to the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha on Thursday.</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/Joshlin-Smith-sentencing.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Jacquen Appollis, Steveno Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith, during sentencing proceedings in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case at Western Cape High Court on May 23, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach<p>Earlier this month, Judge Nathan Erasmus found the three guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. Six-year-old Joshlin disappeared from the family’s home in Saldanha Bay on 19 February 2024.</p><p>CONTINUE READING:Joshlin Smith sentencing: Kelly and co-accused handed life sentences</p>Olorato’s alleged killers out on bail and on the run, as hundreds of women come forward<p>The South African Police Service (Saps) has revealed that hundreds of young women have contacted authorities with information about two suspects who were previously arrested on separate charges before being linked to Olorato Mongale’s death.</p><p> </p><p>This follows the recent addition of a third suspect to the murder case of the 30-year-old student.</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/Olorato-Mongale.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Olorato Mongale. Picture: X<p>Speaking to the media on Thursday, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that Bongani Mthimkhulu, a friend of one of the primary suspects, is now wanted in connection with Mongale’s murder.</p><p>Mathe revealed that Bongani Mthimkhulu and Phila Makhanya were arrested last month, on 20 April, on charges of kidnapping and robbery in the Brockbunny area.</p><p>CONTINUE READING:Olorato’s alleged killers out on bail and on the run, as hundreds of women come forward</p><p> </p>Reserve Bank cuts repo rate thanks to lower inflation, stronger rand<p>The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, thanks to a lower-than-expected inflation rate and a stronger-than-expected rand.</p><p>Announcing the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this afternoon, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago said global economic conditions have been volatile since the last MPC meeting in March.</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/Repo-rate-cut.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: iStock<p>“Higher tariffs on imports into the US have been announced, but then partly reversed. US assets have sold off, while alternative safe havens, such as gold and the euro, performed well.”</p><p>CONTINUE READING:Reserve Bank cuts repo rate thanks to lower inflation, stronger rand</p><p> </p>Gauteng education announces 2026 school admission dates: Here is what you need<p>The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has officially announced the dates for the 2026 online admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 pupils.</p><p>This was announced on Thursday by Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, during a media briefing at Greenside High School in Johannesburg.</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/MEC1-1200x801-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane. Picture Neil McCartney<p>The application window will open on Thursday, 24 July 2025, at 8am and close on Friday, 29 August 2025, at midnight. According to the department, all applications must be submitted via theGDE Online Admissions System.</p><p>Parents are urged to apply within the designated period to avoid limited school choices. It further highlighted that school capacities fill quickly.</p><p> </p><p>CONTINUE READING:Gauteng education announces 2026 school admission dates: Here is what you need</p>R&B is alive and well: Sasha Keable and GoldLink join festival line-up in South Africa<p>The notion that Rhythm and Blues (R&B) is dying stems from the fact that the genre is no longer as prominent as it was in the 1990s.</p><p>However, organisers of the music concert Once Upon A Time Joburg say the genre is alive and well, as they announced UK singer Sasha Keable and US rap singer GoldLink to their lineup for this year’s edition.</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/Once-Upon-A-Time-RB.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Once Upon A Time Joburg announced Sasha Keable and GoldLink as this year’s headliners. Pictures: sashakeable/Instagram, Joseph Okpako/Getty Images<p>“We’ve heard that narrative — that R&B is dying — but it doesn’t reflect what we’re seeing on the ground,” Once Upon A Time Joburg founder Onye Iheukwumere, tellsThe Citizen.</p><p>Once Upon a Time in Joburg is a locally owned live music mini-concert festival, organised by Dr Bird Productions. The concert has a strong focus on R&B and Neo-Soul.</p><p>CONTINUE READING:Gauteng education announces 2026 school admission dates: Here is what you need</p>Here are five more stories of the day:Bafana’s Broos – I can’t select Chiefs playersWATCH: What happened when City Power cut illegal connections in Alex1 police vehicle and 30 officers sharing 4 cellphones: Cape Town’s crime struggleEFF files urgent interdict to stop proposed fuel levy hike‘Monument of corruption’: More suspects in court for Kimberley mental hospital scandalYesterday’s News recap<p>READ HERE:Top 10 stories of the day: New lottery operator \| RAF CEO placed on special leave \| Hawksinvestigate Viljoens</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 Top 10 stories of the day </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: Mongale murder suspect shot dead \| Trump’s pastor: No white genocide \| Spar bleeds billions <footer> 11 hours ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: New lottery operator \| RAF CEO placed on special leave \| Hawksinvestigate Viljoens <footer> 2 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: RIP Presley Chweneyagae \| Police hunt Olorato’s suspected killer \| Ramaphosa Q&A <footer> 3 days ago </footer> </p> </p> <p> <p> News Top 10 stories of the day: MK party threatens Starlink gazette \| Six die in shack fire \| Fuel levy pain <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> Top 10 stories of the day: Joshlin Smith's mother sentenced \| Olorato suspects linked to other cases \| Repo rate cut \| The Citizen	查看 9302	《公民报》	2025-05-30 02:00:00 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word
3163018	有图 <p> The SANDF chief honoured the 14 South African soldiers who lost their lives in the DRC. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SANDF-soldiers-DRC-Rudzani-Maphwanya.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>SANDF Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya. Picture: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Rudzani Maphwanya, says the ongoing withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at a critical stage.</p><p>The phased withdrawal began on 29 April, following discussions between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC).</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘We’re in serious trouble’: SANDF crisis deepens as leaders clash over its future</p><p>The process follows a tragic loss of 14 SANDF members during clashes between the DRC military and the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC. </p><p>The troops’ withdrawal is expected to be completed by the end of May.</p><p>While military personnel will be flown home, the equipment will need to be transported by sea.</p><p> </p><p> </p>SANDF chief pays tribute to fallen soldiers<p>Delivering the keynote address during the United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers International Day commemoration in Bloemfontein on Thursday, Maphwanya reflected on the cost of peacekeeping missions.</p><p>The SANDF chief highlighted that achieving peace comes at a high price, with casualties and setbacks.</p><p>He noted that more than 4 000 peacekeepers have died while serving under the UN flag.</p><p>“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Peacekeepers play a vital role in conflict zones, maintaining ceasefires, protecting vulnerable populations, and supporting the rebuilding of societies ravaged by war,” he said.</p><p> </p><p>READ MORE: What is taking so long? Why SANDF troops can’t get a lift home</p><p>Maphwanya honoured the 14 SANDF soldiers who lost their lives in the DRC, saying their “sacrifice was not in vain”.</p><p>“Their toil, their blood, is the tree we see today, a tree bearing the nascent fruits of peace and stability in that nation. </p><p>“However, we are not under any illusion that our work is complete. We recognise that we are still a long way from achieving our ultimate goal of lasting peace and stability.”</p><p> </p><p>He reaffirmed the SANDF’s commitment to peacekeeping efforts, stating that South Africa remains ready to support future missions in the DRC.</p><p>“SADC, along with other international entities, will continue to seek peaceful resolutions in the Central African nation.”</p>SANDF withdrawal from DRC progressing<p>Maphwanya also made it clear that the SANDF’s departure should not be seen as abandoning the people of the DRC.</p><p>“As directed by our government, we remain prepared to support future peacekeeping missions in the DRC and elsewhere, whenever and wherever our expertise and dedication are required.”</p><p> </p><p>He further highlighted the logistical complexity of the withdrawal process.</p><p>“We are working around the clock with the SADC secretariat to ensure that we get all our people and equipment back from the eastern DRC. We are at a critical stage of the withdrawal of the contingent’s equipment.”</p><p>READ MORE: Concerns raised about ‘disorganised’ withdrawal of SA troops from DRC</p><p>In addition, Maphwanya reiterated that the SANDF’s objective remains to foster peace and stability through mediation and political engagement.</p><p> </p><p>“War and peace are not opposites, but rather two sides of the same coin. While war is a brutal and destructive force, the pursuit of peace is a fundamental human desire that unites us all.”</p><p>At least 2 500 SANDF troops were deployed in December 2023 as part of the SAMIDRC mission, replacing the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC (Monusco) in eastern parts of the country.</p>Watch the commemoration event below:<noscript></noscript> </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 Republic of Congo (DRC) South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Southern African Development Community (SADC) United Nations (UN) </p> <p> <p> RELATED ARTICLES </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> SANDF withdrawal from DRC at critical phase, says Maphwanya	查看 4811	《公民报》	2025-05-30 02:17:57 2025-05-31 15:33:33	word

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