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3240635	无图 <p>정부는 이스라엘의 8.8. 가자 시(Gaza City) 점령 계획 등 승인(8.8)으로 인해 인도적 위기에 처한 가자지구의 상황이 더욱 악화될 가능성에 대해 엄중한 우려를 표명한다.</p><p>우리 정부는 두 국가 해법을 일관되게 지지해 왔으며, 두 국가 해법 실현을 저해하는 모든 조치에 반대한다.</p><p>또한 정부는 즉각적 휴전 및 인질 석방, 인도적 접근 보장, 국제인도법 등 국제법 준수 등 민간인 보호를 위해 당사자들이 모든 노력을 다할 것을 강력히 촉구한다. 끝.</p> 이스라엘의 가자 市 점령 계획 승인 관련 대변인 논평 상세보기\|보도자료 \| 외교부	查看 274	外交部	2025-08-11 08:00:00 2025-08-11 12:11:53	word
3240634	无图 <p>외교부는 다가오는 8월 18일 「제7차 여성과 함께하는 평화 청년 국제회의 공모전」을 개최한다. 이번 공모전은 유엔 여성‧평화‧안보(Women, Peace and Security, WPS) 의제 논의 25주년을 맞아 개최되는 만큼, 여성‧평화‧안보 의제의 미래와 청년의 역할에 초점을 맞추어 진행된다.</p><p>√ 국제사회의 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS) 논의</p><p>1990년대 지역분쟁이 확대‧심화되는 상황에서, 여성은 분쟁의 가장 큰 피해자인 동시에 분쟁을 예방하고 평화를 구축할 수 있는 주체라는 인식하에, 유엔을 중심으로 분쟁하 여성의 보호와 역량 강화에 대한 체계적인 논의와 활동이 진행되었다. 2000년 유엔 안보리는 무력분쟁 지역에서의 여성에 대한 성폭력 근절과 분쟁 해결 과정에서 여성 참여 확대를 강조하는 결의 1325호를 채택하였고, 이후 안보리에서 9개의 후속 결의안이 채택되었다.</p><p>√ 우리 정부의 참여</p><p>우리 정부는 국제사회의 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS) 의제 관련 논의에 더욱 적극적으로 기여하고자 2018년 6월 「여성과 함께하는 평화 구상(Action with Women and Peace Initiative)」를 출범시켰으며, 2019년부터는 매년 「여성과 함께하는 평화 국제회의」를 개최하고 있다.</p><p>※ 제1~6차 여성과 함께하는 평화 국제회의 관련 정보는 awp.or.kr에서 확인 가능</p><p>또한 2024년에는 「여성과 함께하는 평화 기금」을 출범, 분쟁하 여성의 보호 증진에 대한 실질적 기여를 확대하였다. 2024-25년 안보리 비상임이사국을 수임하며 중점 과제 중 하나로 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS) 논의 주도를 공약하였으며, 안보리 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS) 공동서약* 그룹에도 적극적으로 참여하고 있다.</p><p>* 안보리 의장국 수임 시 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS)를 우선순위에 두고 활동할 것을 공약한 이사국 그룹</p><p>√ 2025년 상징적 의미를 살려 청년 공모전 개최</p><p>2025년은 여성‧평화‧안보 의제를 다룬 유엔 안보리 결의 1325호 채택 25주년일 뿐만 아니라, 청년‧평화‧안보(Youth, Peace and Security, YPS) 의제를 다룬 유엔 안보리 결의 2250호 채택 10주년이기도 하다. 이러한 상징적 의미에 맞추어 금년 공모전은 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS) 의제의 미래와 청년 역할을 조명하기 위해, ① AI와 디지털 기술의 가능성 ② 평화‧안보 분야 여성 리더십의 미래를 공모 주제로 선정하였다. 공모 분야는 여성‧평화‧안보(WPS)와 관련된 전 세계 청년들의 다양한 생각과 이야기를 담고자 일러스트, 인스타툰, 표어로 구성하였다.</p><p>이번 공모전은 수상작들에 대해 총 600만 원의 상금과 외교부장관상을 시상한다. 시상식은 11월 중순 개최 예정인 「제7차 여성과 함께하는 평화 국제회의」 때 진행될 예정이며, 대상을 수상한 해외 체류‧거주 참가자에게는 시상식 참여를 위한 한국 왕복 항공권 및 숙박이 부상으로 제공될 예정이다.</p><p>붙임 1. 공모전 포스터</p><p> 2. 공모 요강. 끝.</p> 청년이 그리는 여성과 평화의 미래... 외교부, 여성과 함께하는 평화 청년 공모전 개최 상세보기\|보도자료 \| 외교부	查看 1533	外交部	2025-08-11 08:00:00 2025-08-11 12:11:53	word
3240633	有图 <p> Blue Oval"s first special edition Territory adds a series of unique touches supposed to swing a black-out punch to its rivals. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10001.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Befitting of its name, the Dark Edition mostly gains black exterior finishes. Images: Charl Bosch</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Special edition models, or in the greater scheme of things, appearance packages, have dramatically increased in popularity in recent years despite often having no dynamic alterations or added power from the models they are based on.</p>Striking gold<p>In essence, style and the need to be different has become the biggest “want” to buyers, even if it requires forking out an additional premium.</p><p>NOW READ: Ford puts price on new Dark Edition attired Territory</p><p>And in recent years, Ford has capitalised on this with considerable success with the introduction of numerous aesthetically enhanced Rangers and Everests.</p>Titanium shine displaced<p>Revived last year as the long overdue replacement for the ill-fated Kuga, the Territory has now become the latest special edition recipient with the self-explanatory Dark Edition.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Inland Historic Tour delivers on nostalgia promise at Zwartkops </p> </p> </p><p>Sitting atop the local line-up above the previous range-topping Titanium, the joint venture model between the Blue Oval and China’s Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), called the Equator Sport in the People’s Republic, gets a series of cosmetic and interior enhancements without any dynamic or mechanical alterations.</p><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/2025/08/DSC10064.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>A total of four colours are offered, the depicted Ruby Red, arguably, contrasting the best.</sub></p><p>Priced at R733300, a modest premium of R7300 over the Titanium, the Dark finds itself in a segment befitting of its nomenclature against not only comparative products from other legacy brands, but also from much cheaper products made by its countrymen.</p><p>Having amassed sales last year of 2123 units last year, and looking set to improve on that with 1 828 units moved so far this year, the Territory Dark, admittedly, promised little in the way of massive gains from the mid-spec Trend and Titanium when it arrived for the usual seven-day test.</p><p>Possibly, but unconfirmed, the final fling for the pre-facelift model as the updated variants have already been launched in China and Brazil, the Territory Dark proved little changed from a driveability standpoint, but, unsurprisingly, not aesthetically.</p>Black-and-red work<p>Finished in a striking Ruby Red hue – one of four colours available – the Territory Dark does its name justice by adding a contrasting black roof, gloss black 19-inch alloy wheels and a black grille to the mix, along with black mirrors caps and a black finish at the base of the bumpers.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Inland Historic Tour delivers on nostalgia promise at Zwartkops </p> </p> <p> <p> PODCAST: Tata needs to hit the ground running on SA return </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/2025/08/DSC10039.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Territory Dark rides on gloss black 19-inch alloy wheels as standard.</sub></p><p>The darkened theme is rounded off by a black front skidplate, black wheel arch cladding and roof rails, black window surrounds and a black finish for the Territory name script on the bootlid.</p><p>Although likely to raise the ire of some for being another black styling package, the applique works well in giving what has been a slightly generic looking Chinese SUV a sporty and upmarket look compared to the Titanium.</p>Black meets orange and ‘carbon’<p>Inside, the Territory Dark’s newly found flamboyant side continues as, apart from a black roofliner, Ford has replaced the tacky imitation wood veneer from the Titanium with faux carbon fibre and trimmed the seats in black leather.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10104.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Dark interior elements involve imitation carbon fibre, expanded leather and Cyber Orange stitch work.</sub></p><p>The application of the latter continues on the dashboard and doors, with the final and most striking addition being the Ranger Wildtrak-derived Cyber Orange stitch work on the steering wheel, dash, doors and seats.</p><p> </p><p>Additions that dramatically spruce the interior up, the Territory Dark keeps hold of the same dual 12.3-inch displays as the Titanium, but with a 360-degree surround-view camera system incorporated into the infotainment system for the first time.</p>Yes and no’s<p>Its interior having accumulated a reputation for being one of the most spacious in the segment, the initial sticky points highlighted at the Territory’s market launch continue.</p><p>While quality represents well with soft touch materials, the piano key black finish on the centre console remains a pain from a long-term practical standpoint, as does the lack of height adjustment on the driver’s seat allowing it to drop all the way down.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC0117.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Infotainment system measures 12.3-inches, but lacks Ford’s SYNC software.</sub></p><p>Noted on most other Chinese products as well, this means the driver sits too high and not “behind” the wheel, but rather “on top” of it similar to a forward control truck.</p><p> </p><p>The added downside is the lack of a full instrument cluster view, even with the steering column set to its highest position.</p><p>As previously mentioned, the infotainment system doesn’t come with Ford’s SYNC software as this it not offered in China.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10142.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Physical controls still adorn the floating centre control, as does the rotary dial for the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.</sub></p><p>Locally, the system has been configured for South Africa and as such, includes both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus type-C USB ports on the lower section of the console.</p><p>A system that works relatively well without the usual series of sub-menus, the Dark also keeps the physical buttons and volume dial, but not for the dual-zone climate control – this either requiring use of the screen or the touch-sensitive buttons recessed above the wireless smartphone charging pad.</p><p> </p>As practical as ever<p>Although likely to take some time getting used to ergonomically, the lack of space-related complaints, head-and-legroom-wise, extends to the Territory Dark’s boot where the electric tailgate opens to reveal a sizable 448-litres of packing space.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10088.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>With the rear seats dropped, space increases to 1 452-litres.</sub></p><p>With the 60/40 split rear seats dropped, which had to be implemented to accommodate a stack of vintage car magazines, space increases to 1452-litres.</p>The all-too familiar saga<p>Sporting the same list of features as the Titanium, bar the camera, the Territory Dark’s oil bits haven’t been where up front, the Ford-made 1.8-litre EcoBoost petrol engine develops an unchanged 138kW/318Nm.</p><p>Detuned by two kilowatts and two Newton Metres from the Middle East model as a result of our poor fuel quality, the unit is again mated to a rotary dial-activated seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox driving the front wheels.</p><p>It remains the Territory’s most contentious issue by virtue of the same typical Chinese vehicle throttle calibration mismatch with the gearbox.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10193.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Detuned for South Africa because of fuel quality, the Dark retains the 1.8 EcoBoost engine from the rest of the Territory range.</sub></p><p>In isolation, the engine has satisfactory grunt and pulls strong, but is blighted by the slow reacting throttle that entices wheel spin once “connection” is made.</p><p>The knock-off is the gearbox becoming erratic and unable to be overridden as result of not only the rotary dial lacking a manual mode, but also the absence of paddle shifters.</p><p>Admittedly, while likely to get accustomed to over time, the main criticism remains the overly sharp brakes, the lifeless electric power steering and the laggy start/stop system that makes the throttle calibration saga even worse.</p><p>Fortunately, it can be switched off and because of Territory lacks the same overzealous array of safety and driver assistance systems as on other Chinese vehicles, fumbling through the infotainment to switch them off is eliminated altogether.</p>The drive<p>Once on the move, and with the engine/transmission foibles sorted out, the Territory Dark becomes a comfortable and refined cruiser, with little road and tyre noise intruding into the cabin.</p><p>Bizarrely, the ride felt on the firm side on anything but smooth tarmac, something not noticed on the usually poorly maintained roads of the Eastern Cape where the national launch took place.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10136.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Seats are trimmed in leather and feature the same Cyber Orange stitch work as on the dashboard, doors and steering wheel.</sub></p><p>While the tyre size doesn’t differ from the Titanium, the soft suspension tended to “hit through” on a number of occasions during the week, resulting in a wallow aftershock.</p><p>Back on smoother surfaces brought the opposite as it felt composed and the ride pliant.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10172.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>As is the case with most vehicles hailing from China, the Territory Dark lacks for little in rear passenger head-and-legroom.</sub></p><p>As standard, the Dark has the same four driving modes as the rest of the Territory range; Eco, Normal, Sport and Mountain.</p><p>Left in the second-tier option for the majority of its stay over 405 km, fuel consumption, in mixed conditions, was to be expected of a Chinese vehicle with the indicated best consumption figure being a heavy 9.1 L/100 km.</p>Conclusion<p>Its reputation built on comfort and practicality, the rather tasteful Dark applique to the Ford Territory has, to a large degree, been a success for doing exactly what an appearance package should do.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC10213.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Territory script has been given a black finish.</sub></p><p>Driveability, while a smidgen better than some its countrymen, remains a sticking point and while the majority of buyers are unlikely to associate it as hailing from the People’s Republic based on its badge, the Black finds itself in tough company occupied by better equipped competition offering slightly more value for money.</p><p>NOW READ: Intentions clear: All-new Ford Territory stakes its claim </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Ford Motoring News Road Tests </p> Ford Territory's new Dark touch not a full segment black-out	查看 12565	《公民报》	2025-08-10 12:05:00 2025-08-11 09:12:28	word
3240632	有图 <p> Wouldn’t it be great if South Africa could go to the US and show the successes of BEE, rather than an arbitrary moral assertion? </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ramaphosa-Trump-tariffs-BEE.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 May 2025. Picture: AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>If you’re seeking honesty, convincing Donald Trump of the ethics behind BEE is a losing battle.</p><p>I have no idea what that phone call between him and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was all about, but unless it outlined the successes of BEE, how could anybody expect to turn his opinion?</p><p>The Americans think BEE as a matter of redress is wrong. South Africa thinks it’s right. There are no tie-breakers in this one. It’s not like Sweden is going to jump in with a casting vote.</p><p>So, if the US’s actions towards South Africa are based on its sentiment towards our internal policies, there is little more than a dichotomous choice: appease the US or tell them to shove off. With Trump at the helm, it’s unlikely that you’re going to get a hybrid solution, especially since we aren’t “holding the cards”.</p>Talks between SA and US a waste of time<p>So why are we wasting time on bilateral talks trying to convince one another of the ethics behind the concept? A policy like BEE is polarising. I don’t think anybody believes a phone call will take an extreme man from one side of the podium to the other.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations, Ramaphosa says </p> </p> </p><p>Perhaps we’re gearing up to demonise the US and that may have been a decent political strategy if we had any political capital to play with. Given South Africa’s decreasing importance in the global economy, it doesn’t seem like we even have that going for us. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A land where journalists do more to deal with corruption than the collective multiple tax-funded institutions of state? That’s the kind of country that’s going to demonise the US? Forgive my doubts, but they are present.</p><p>ALSO READ: Inside Ramaphosa’s call with Trump over devastating tariffs</p><p>So while the argument of immorality is available to the Trump administration, the argument of morality isn’t convincing. Two kids are arguing. One says yes, one says no. Who wins? </p><p>Who knows, but the outcome won’t be based on whether they said yes or no. It will be based on what else they come to the argument with.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations, Ramaphosa says </p> </p> <p> <p> Ramaphosa takes aim at employment equity critics, calls for men to ‘rise up’ in GBV fight </p> </p> </p><p>The US is coming into this argument with a bigger economy, more leverage and, very importantly, an equally held belief in the morality of its argument. What’s South Africa got? That same equally held belief? That’s not going to move the needle, not even in the slightest.</p><p>Despite making the claim that we are not beggars, we sure do seem to be doing our share of begging at the moment. Why? Is it important to appease the US? If it is, then do it! Stop trying to drag this out, knowing it’s a losing battle. </p><p>I’d rather resources are spent developing South Africa to the point where we could tell the US to get lost… but that would take administrative competency, some work and a whole lot of things we don’t expect from our government.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘If they want to bring sanctions, let them’: Mbalula challenges Trump administration</p><p> </p><p>If you ask the question of what the ideal situation would be, it would be that we can play nicely with all the countries of the world. That’s not happening, but given the importance of the US as a trading partner, it would be nice to prioritise playing nicely with them.</p>How to convince US that BEE is good<p>How do we convince them that BEE is the way forward? It’s pretty simple. Do it the way Trump loves doing things – with spectacle. Bring out the posters of the BEE success stories – show the economic growth brought on by BEE – deliver the statistics of great investor appetite for BEE.</p><p>In short, make a big splash about how much the policy worked. Show the world that not only did it work, but it was secured against self-enrichment and avoided plunging more people into poverty. </p><p>Show them how your great policy improved employment and show them how the people benefited en masse. Show them something about your great policy that you’re clinging to with every ounce of alleged morality that it works.</p><p> </p><p>Wouldn’t it be great if South Africa could go to the US and tell a good story about BEE? One that professes its successes, rather than an arbitrary moral assertion.</p><p>Wouldn’t it be great if the South African government, which so believes in its policy, would, after decades, be able to put together some convincing statistics that it’s effective?</p><p>Wouldn’t it be great if that phone call was ballsy enough to include, “this is what we’ve done for redress and this is how it’s worked!”?</p><p>READ NEXT: ‘It’s just gone’ – Trump’s tariffs cost SA company R750m overnight</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Cyril Ramaphosa Donald Trump tariffs </p> Here’s how to convince Trump of BEE \| The Citizen	查看 5745	《公民报》	2025-08-10 13:00:00 2025-08-11 09:12:28	word
3240631	有图 <p> Although it sounds easy enough to understand, there are some conditions attached to the implied warranty of quality. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Right-of-return-CPA.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The annual report of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud contains two important lessons on warranty of quality and your right to return goods.</p><p>According to the report, a consumer noticed that the washing machine she bought was leaking after some time, which clearly demonstrated a defect. The leakage further triggered electrical faults, causing power outages and eventually led to the washing machine breaking down.</p><p>The consumer contacted the store where she bought the washing machine and asked for a replacement or a full refund. However, the store rejected her claim on the basis that a third party, who was not authorised by the store, worked on it in an attempt to detect the fault.</p><p>ALSO READ: How to guarantee that you understand the warranty</p><p>According to the supplier’s warranty terms and conditions, engaging a non-authorised technician during the warranty period constitutes a breach of the policy. As a result, the supplier did not honour the claim.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Consumer Commission issues notices to these 45 non-compliant shops </p> </p> </p><p>The consumer wanted to have the washing machine replaced or a refund in line with section 56(2) of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) that provides for an implied warranty of six months when a consumer can exercise the right to receive a repair, replacement or refund for goods not meeting the standards set out in section 55 of the CPA. The consumer must choose the outcome.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Implied warranty time was over<p>In this case, the consumer complained to the store after the six-month period provided for in section 56(2) of the CPA was over. Therefore, the store assessed the consumer’s claim in terms of the supplier’s standard warranty and related provisions.</p><p>The store maintained that the consumer’s decision to involve a non-authorised third party voided the supplier’s warranty condition. Although the complainant argued that no repairs were done and that the technician merely did an assessment of the electrical components, this did not alter the supplier’s position.</p><p>The CGSO could therefore also not make a recommendation due to the breach of the supplier’s terms and conditions.</p><p>What do we learn from this complaint? Tread carefully when having appliances repaired that may have a supplier warranty attached. Always seek direction from the store before attempting to fix the problem independently. Engaging third-party service providers without explicit authorisation may result, as in this case, in a breach, which could void any warranty.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Consumer Commission issues notices to these 45 non-compliant shops </p> </p> <p> <p> Are lay-by graves un-African? Cultural clash over Johannesburg’s burial crisis solution </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Devil is in the detail if you want to return defective goods</p>Your general right of return<p>In another case, a consumer bought a pair of shoes for her child, only to realise they were one size too small. She believed she had the right to exchange the shoes for a larger pair and went to the store to ask them to exchange the shoes.</p><p>However, the store refused because it said the shoes displayed signs of wear and tear, which voided their return policy. The consumer then complained to the CGSO.</p><p>The store responded to the CGSO, saying that the shoes were returned in a noticeably used condition. Staff observed significant wear and tear on the soles and the leather uppers, indicating that the shoes had been worn extensively. Given the condition of the shoes, the store declined the return as they could not be resold.</p><p> </p><p>The consumer said in her complaint to the CGSO that she wanted the shoes exchanged or a full refund.</p><p>ALSO READ: Guarantees, warranties and everything you need to know as a consumer</p>Misconception that you can always return everything<p>The CGSO says this case underscores a key misconception about the CPA, specifically that all purchases come with a general right of return. “While a consumer enjoys the right to return goods that do not meet the standards of section 55 of the CPA, that right is triggered only if the goods are found to be defective.”</p><p>In terms of section 18 of the CPA, a consumer has the right to examine goods before completing a transaction. While certain stores may provide for an exchange or return as part of their store policy, this is not a guaranteed right.</p><p> </p><p>It is also important to remember that the CPA does not place an obligation on stores to accept returns in cases where:</p>Consumers change their mind;The product does not fit or is uncomfortable;The item has been used and is no longer in its original condition.<p>Unfortunately, the CGSO could not make a recommendation as there were clear signs of use on the shoes despite the fact that they were too small.</p><p>What do we learn from this complaint? The CGSO points out that a change of heart or incorrect sizing, especially after use, does not entitle you to a refund or exchange under the CPA. Consumers must understand the supplier’s return policy and ensure that a product fits correctly before leaving the store to avoid disappointment if a return is rejected.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Consumer protection Act implied warranty of quality </p> Lessons about implied warranty of quality and right of return	查看 6023	《公民报》	2025-08-10 13:30:00 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240630	有图 <p> The Bolanders have made a decent start to their 2025 Currie Cup campaign, but now face the Lions. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Hawies-Fourie-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Boland Cavaliers head coach Hawies Fourie says they want to be challenging for the Currie Cup title by 2027.Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Boland Cavaliers have set themselves a lofty goal of challenging for the Currie Cup title by 2027, and key to that will be a strong showing in the current edition being battled out.</p><p>The Cavaliers host the Lions in their third match of the competition in Wellington on Sunday (3pm), and it will be their first encounter with one of the “big four” unions in a number of years.</p><p>It is thus the perfect opportunity to test where they stand currently, and having enjoyed a solid start to the competition, that began with a bonus point win over the Cheetahs, followed by an entertaining high scoring loss against the Griquas, they head into the game with decent momentum.</p><p>“It was nice to start off with a win and we feel we are on track with what we want to achieve. This year it was important to qualify for the Currie Cup, get that experience and then we want to build a team to be good enough to in two years’ time be a contender for the Currie Cup,” said Cavaliers coach Hawies Fourie.</p><p>“It’s a process and will take a bit of time. But I am pretty sure that the guys will learn a lot and improve playing in the Currie Cup at a higher level. Playing against quality opposition and players makes you better as well.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Currie Cup result: Boland shock Lions in Wellington </p> </p> </p><p>“So we will use this experience that we are gaining to our advantage, try and build on that, and just improve the quality and the depth of the team as we go.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>The journey<p>Fourie explained that they had started their journey a year ago and that they have made steady process so far towards their tough target of challenging for the Currie Cup title, the biggest being qualifying for the competition for the first time since 2016.</p><p>“We started off last year with that vision to build the team towards 2027. The first step was to finish in the top four of the SA Cup and qualify for the Currie Cup, which we have done,” said Fourie.</p><p>“Our goal now is to play as well as we can and see where we still lack, and need to improve on that. But our main goal is to make sure that we have a really competitive team by 2027.”</p><p>Looking towards the Lions match, Fourie admitted that the team was excited to play in front of their home fans for the second time this season, after the incredible atmosphere produced during their stunning win over the Cheetahs.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Currie Cup result: Boland shock Lions in Wellington </p> </p> <p> <p> Currie Cup result: Cheetahs pip Sharks XV in cagey affair </p> </p> </p><p>“I am pretty sure the people will rock up again and come and support the Cavaliers. They waited for nine years to get some Currie Cup rugby in Wellington again. So I am 100% sure they will be behind the team and out in their numbers on Sunday,” said Fourie.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Currie Cup Hawies Fourie Lions rugby team </p> Boland Cavaliers all in on Currie Cup project 2027	查看 3633	《公民报》	2025-08-10 13:30:00 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240629	有图 <p> The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the FW de Klerk Foundation among other withdrew from the dialogue citing a lack of budget and insufficient time to prepare for the first national convention. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cyril-Ramaphosa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 4 January 2022. Picture: Jacques Nelles</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa insists that the first National Convention of the National Dialogue must go ahead on 15 August, despite divisions and the withdrawal of several legacy foundations.</p><p>Last week, foundations, including the Steve Biko Foundation, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation, the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation and the FW de Klerk Foundation withdrew from the dialogue.</p>Rushed<p>The organisations listed several reasons for pulling out, including the erosion of citizen leadership, lack of finances, lack of a proper platform for the dialogue, misalignment within the organising committee and the timelines involved.</p><p>They said under the current circumstances, the dialogue is being rushed, leading to constrained logistics and limited interactive design and should be postponed to a later date. </p><p>ALSO READ: Gauteng High Court rules National Dialogue should continue</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Who is footing the bill for the National Dialogue? Presidency breaks it down </p> </p> </p>National dialogue going ahead<p>Ramaphosa confirmed that the first national convention would go ahead on Thursday despite the withdrawal of the foundation from the initiative.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The president’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said that while Ramaphosa expressed regret at their withdrawal from this part of the preparations, he was encouraged by their intention to continue to play a meaningful role in the National Dialogue as it unfolds.</p><p>“The National Convention must happen so that South Africa’s people can take ownership and control of the National Dialogue. Invitations have gone out to organisations across the country and delegates are preparing themselves to attend the convention.</p><p>“It is at the National Convention that the people of South Africa will take over and run with the National Dialogue process,” he said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Who is footing the bill for the National Dialogue? Presidency breaks it down</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Who is footing the bill for the National Dialogue? Presidency breaks it down </p> </p> <p> <p> Mbalula launches urgent court bid against Anele Mda over Bozwana murder posts </p> </p> </p>Calls to action<p>Magwenya said the National Convention will be a call to action for citizens to lead an inclusive dialogue on the challenges facing the country.</p><p>“To this end and in light of the difficulties within the Preparatory Task Team (PTT), the convention organising team has been reorganised and is being reinforced by various social partners and civil society formations.</p><p>“This will ensure that the National Convention is successfully held from 15 August 2025 and the National Dialogue process can begin,” Magwenya said.</p>Involvement<p>The first National Convention will bring together 200 organisations from 33 different sectors and kickstart the National Dialogue process.</p><p> </p><p>It will take the form of public dialogues in localities and within various sectors across the country.</p><p>ALSO READ:Ramaphosa announces ‘Eminent Persons Group’ to guide national dialogue – These are the people appointed</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Editor’s Choice National Dialogue South Africa Steve Biko Thabo Mbeki </p> National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations,	查看 4187	《公民报》	2025-08-10 14:16:32 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240628	有图 <p> Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu believes he still has plenty of work to do to become "the guy" for the Springboks. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sacha-FM-kick-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action against Georgia last month.Picture: Johann Meintjes/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Arguably the most exciting rising talent currently in the Springbok system, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, is keenly aware that he still has plenty of growing to do, despite his meteoric rise, and is not yet “the guy”.</p><p>Feinberg-Mngomezulu was speaking as the brand ambassador at Powerade’s launch of their “Respect the Pause” campaign, which is focused on supporting athletes and protecting their mental health, on Friday, when he mentioned that he still had a way to go.</p><p>Asked what it looks like to be “the guy” in the Springbok jersey, the utility back explained that you had to be the main man in your position, or in the team.</p>The guy<p>“That’s a tricky question. But Siya (Kolisi) is the guy, (Handre) Pollard’s the guy, Eben’s (Etzebeth) the guy, Cheslin’s (Kolbe) the guy,” said Feinberg-Mngomezulu.</p><p>“What do they all have in common? They’ve won this country matches, they’ve won this country World Cups, they have been around for a long time, have a huge support base, and they are good examples.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘My stomach is confused’: Siya Kolisi serves up culinary heritage, humour and humanity </p> </p> </p><p>“So the sooner I can become like them, then I will start looking like the guy. But it’s going to take time. I think Siya and Eben have been around for over a decade, so it’s not going to happen tomorrow.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Key to the Powerade campaign to assist athletes with their mental struggles, is an agreement to allow them to take a pause when needed, which is something that Feinberg-Mngomezulu has battled to do in recent times.</p><p>The 23-year-old has picked up a number of injuries already in his fledgling career, and that has led to him taking risks, like playing despite being injured, as he did against the All Blacks last year, and most recently with a niggle against Georgia a few weeks ago.</p><p>“I think that’s a valid assessment. I think I have experienced a lot of pausing for injuries, but I am just a passionate guy that wants to play rugby,” explained the flyhalf.</p><p>“I am just thinking about playing the game I love and helping my team win. And it just eats me up when I am not able to do that, whether it is through injury or selection or whatever. I just want to help my team win and that’s where the reluctancy (to pause) comes from.”</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> ‘My stomach is confused’: Siya Kolisi serves up culinary heritage, humour and humanity </p> </p> <p> <p> Springboks don’t need a specialist No 8 — Warren Whiteley </p> </p> </p>Mental aspect<p>Also speaking about the mental aspect of the game, particularly as a flyhalf, where you can go from hero to villain in the blink of an eye due to one missed kick, he admitted that the pressure that came with that expectation was something that he relished.</p><p>“That’s one of the biggest pressures of our position. But it is also one of the most attractive things about our position. You have to really be on par with everything and I think that drives you to new standards and levels,” said Feinberg-Mngomezulu.</p><p>“It gives you the responsibility to be a match breaker and orchestrator for the team. It is tough and tricky that sometimes one impact on the game could have such a negative push back (from the fans).</p><p>“But that is a part playing flyhalf and it just motivates you to be batter in that aspect of the game. I think that’s the one positive that comes from that, knowing that you just need to nail down as many aspects of the game that you can.”</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cheslin Kolbe Eben Etzebeth Sacha Mngomezulu Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> I’m not yet the guy, says Springboks' Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu	查看 4343	《公民报》	2025-08-10 14:30:09 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240627	有图 <p> Callan Murray’s change of direction could prove fruitful. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Scottsville-betting.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Horse racing fans are accustomed to fixtures being postponed – but we have seldom, if ever, seen one brought forward in time.</p><p>Monday’s scheduled meeting at Scottsville racecourse will now be staged one whole day earlier – on Sunday 10 August.</p><p>Operator Race Coast is known for an innovative approach, but travelling forward in time? Or is it back … or both?</p><p>The task of alerting unwary punters to the unusual move is challenging, so this article serves to help The Citizen’s readers get their scrambled timelines sorted.</p><p>The Scottsville meeting has been brought forward to replace a Kenilworth card that had to be postponed to Wednesday 13 August because more than a week of heavy rain left the Cape Town course a tad too soggy for safe galloping.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Race Coast shakes up its tote betting platform </p> </p> </p><p>Scottsville’s slightly revamped card looks heavy going itself, very tricky, which could mean decent payouts for some smart punters.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Several upcountry jockeys due to travel to Cape Town on Sunday have had to change their travel plans.</p><p>Among them is Callan Murray, one of the top-flight jockeys striving to put wins on the board while the recent championship contenders take well-earned breaks from riding.</p><p>Murray now makes a jaunt down to Maritzburg from his Joburg base – and rides five horses with lively winning chances.</p><p>He does duty for trainer Garth Puller in Races 1 and 3, aboard Holy Star (2.50 the win) and Clintostar (2.00) respectively, and could get his day off to a good start.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Race Coast shakes up its tote betting platform </p> </p> <p> <p> Top riders look for early edge in jockey championship </p> </p> </p><p>In Race 4, Terminal Velocity (4.00) from the in-form Gareth van Zyl yard gives Murray another decent mount.</p><p>In Race 8, he rides Clinton Binda’s raider Black Egret (5.00 joint favourite) in a hot-looking sprint. This son of current boom sire Rafeef seldom runs a bad race and looks well overdue his next win.</p><p>A Pick 6 bet could turn out to be expensive given the wide-open look of some races, so a PA might be the way to go on a quiet Sunday afternoon.</p><p>PA suggestion:</p><p> </p><p>10 x 3,9,11 x 4,7 x 4,5,8 x 6 x 6,9 x 2,8 (R72)</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics horse racing news </p> Punter alert: Scottsville racecourse is ahead of its time \| The Citizen	查看 2893	《公民报》	2025-08-10 14:42:39 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240626	有图 <p> Most of the complaints received were about online shopping, followed by complaints about electrical appliances. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Consumer-Goods-Services-Ombud-annual-report.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud managed to get R11.9 million back into consumers’ pockets after resolving their complaints during the past financial year.</p><p>According to the annual report of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) that was released on Thursday, the CGSO responded to 41 855 email, telephone and WhatsApp queries, an average of 158 per day compared to 36 964 in the previous year and received 12 207 complaints.</p><p>The CGSO’s office closed 12 430 complaints, referred 1 918 out-of-jurisdiction complaints to other regulators and CGSO offices and settled 62% of complaints received within 60 days, getting back money or facilitating exchanges to the value of R11.9 million.</p><p>ALSO READ: As online shopping grows, so do the complaints</p>What consumers complained about<p>According to the report, 8 740 (72%) of the 12 207 consumer complaints the CGSO’s office received in the previous financial year were about goods, agreements, services and deliveries. Consumers mostly complained about goods that became defective within six months, late or unreasonable deliveries and punitive cancellation terms, where consumers had to pay a fine to cancel a transaction.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Patients literally froze to death’: Health Ombud finds fatal negligence at Northern Cape psychiatric hospitals </p> </p> </p><p>Queen Munyai, CEO of the CGSO’s office, says the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) expressly protects consumers in South Africa against all three of these practices. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“This makes them not so much customer service issues as customer rights issues. We call on all suppliers of goods and services to ensure that they are aware of the provisions of the CPA in this regard.”</p><p>Online transactions once again topped the list of the top 10 complaints by sector, accounting for 30% of the 7 486 complaints in the 10 sectors with the most complaints (up from 26% in the previous year).</p><p>“Even as a percentage of all complaints received, online transactions are almost twice as likely to be complained as the next sector, electrical appliances and telecommunications and satellite services, to create headaches for consumers.”</p><p>This list shows what consumers complained about the most compared to the previous two financial years:</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> ‘Patients literally froze to death’: Health Ombud finds fatal negligence at Northern Cape psychiatric hospitals </p> </p> <p> <p> Eskom launches AI chatbot ‘Alfred’ to expedite fault reporting </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/2025/08/List-Ombud-top-ten-complaints.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Ombud has favourable outcome for 64% of cases<p>The CGSO’s office was unable to proceed with 3 295 cases, including 1 918 cases that were referred to other regulators and CGSO offices and 441 that were closed due to a lack of cooperation from the consumer.</p><p>In 9135 of the remaining cases, 64% had a favourable outcome for consumers (up from 60% in 2023/24), with the CGSO finding fully in favour of 37% (3 393) of the cases, while 15% of cases (1 394) were resolved directly between the supplier and the complainant within the first 15 business days. However, 18% of complaints had to be closed due to non-cooperation from suppliers.</p><p>ALSO READ: Squeaky mattress and R4 air fryer: Consumer ombud ensures refunds of R12 million</p><p> </p><p>Almost 80% of the complaints were submitted by consumers in the metro areas of Gauteng (48%), the Western Cape (18%) and KwaZulu-Natal (13%), while the other provinces trail far behind.</p><p>Munyai says from speaking to consumers on the ground, the two most significant barriers to redress are lack of information and poverty. “People often do not know their rights and even if they do, they do not know who to turn to for help.</p><p>“Many consumers also informed us that the high cost of data prevents them from lodging a complaint effectively, as almost all complaints are submitted via our website or the CGSO app.”</p><p>She says the partnership with academia is also part of a strategic initiative to enhance awareness of the versatility of alternative dispute resolution processes by contributing to the academic discourse and bridging the gap between theory and practice for law students.</p><p> </p><p>“Alternate dispute resolution as a process is an under-utilised mechanism in South Africa and I would love to see it used more widely to achieve social justice.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Consumer Goods and Services Ombud gets R11.5 million back for consumers</p>Women especially vulnerable<p>Munyai also points out that women are disproportionately vulnerable as consumers, facing higher rates of poverty, unemployment and food insecurity compared to men. “This vulnerability is further exacerbated by factors like unequal pay, limited access to resources and gender-based violence.</p><p>“Women-headed households, particularly those in the rural areas, experience higher poverty rates. They are also more likely to be unemployed or in low-skill, poorly paid jobs. For these women, a purchase that goes wrong can be the difference between putting food on the table and going hungry.</p><p> </p><p>“For this reason, it is important that we find effective ways to reach women so that they are aware of their rights as consumers and the redress available in the event of a dispute with a supplier.”</p><p>The CGSO relies exclusively on industry participants to fund its activities and Munyai says none of the work they do would be possible without the buy-in from business. “As a registered not-for-profit organisation, industry participation fees enable us to provide a free, independent and alternative dispute resolution service that benefits everyone.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Ombud calls for updates to legislation to protect online consumers</p><p>This year the CGSO surpassed the 2 000-participant mark, with 2 175 paid-up participants, representing a 19% year-on-year increase.</p>How to lodge a complaint at the CGSO<p>Consumers who want to lodge a complaint can download the CGSO mobile complaints app from the App Store or Google Play. Alternatively, you can call the CGSO on 0860 000 272, send an email to [emailprotected], or visit the CGSO website at www.cgso.org.za to submit a claim.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics consumer complaints Consumer Goods and Services Ombud </p> Ombud gets R11.9 million back for consumers	查看 7209	《公民报》	2025-08-10 15:15:00 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240625	有图 <p> Among the questionable purchases was the Kyalami Lodge in Midrand, bought for R48.25 million, R8 million more than the list price. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fannie-Masemola.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Picture: Gallo Images/Laird Forbes</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) says it cannot comment on any “investigations”, including speculation on the possible arrest of National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola.</p><p>Masemola and four senior crime intelligence officers will each face at least four charges for their roles in the multimillion-rand acquisition of buildings by the South African Police Service (Saps) Crime Unit Intelligence Unit, a source close to the investigation told The Citizen.</p><p>“IDAC has finally obtained a warrant of arrest against the national commissioner, General Fannie Masemola,” the source said.</p>No comment<p>Idac spokesperson Henry Mamothame told The Citizen, they cannot comment on “speculations nor can it discuss any investigations”.</p><p>“Idac is not aware of this investigation and even if it was in Idac’s space we would not comment.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Mbalula launches urgent court bid against Anele Mda over Bozwana murder posts </p> </p> </p><p>Masemola said he had “no comment” about his “imminent arrest”.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“They must ask those who they want to arrest.”</p><p>National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola said he had “no comment” about his “imminent arrest.” Video: Saps @TheCitizen_News https://t.co/vXEK8XphPi pic.twitter.com/CC80dPJLfh</p>— 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) August 10, 2025 <p>ALSO READ: ‘No arrest warrant for police crime boss Fannie Masemola’, IDAC says</p>Saps buildings<p>At the centre of the investigation is the decision by Saps to buy five buildings without going through the normal procurement process through the Department of Public Works.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Mbalula launches urgent court bid against Anele Mda over Bozwana murder posts </p> </p> <p> <p> Police officer shoots and kills wife, community sets him alight </p> </p> </p><p>Masemola suspended Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, acting Crime Intelligence supply chain head Brigadier Janse van Vuuren and finance and administration services head Colonel Samamaya Mayekiso. </p>Ramaphosa briefed<p>According to the source, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been briefed by IDAC about the intended arrest of Masemola, which is “imminent”.</p><p>“The national commissioner is facing the following charges, corruption and contravention of the PFMA Act.</p><p>“Contravention of treasury regulations in that he colluded with lieutenants General Khumalo, divisional commissioner, Crime Intelligence and approved global deviation without following procurement prescripts and the abuse of slush funds from the secret service account of Crime Intelligence to acquire the properties,” the source said.</p><p> </p>Millions for buildings<p>A document from the Institute for Development Alternatives and Cooperation (IDAC) reveals that in one of the transactions, the Crime Intelligence Unit, bought the Kyalami Lodge in Midrand for a balloon amount of R48 250000.</p><p>“This includes R8 000000 in transfer costs for the 75-bedroom property.”</p><p>On 13 September 2024, the application for the acquisition of the 75-bedroom Kyalami Lodge in Midrand was compiled by the section head of supply chain management, Brigadier Janse van Vuuren.</p><p>The Kyalami Lodge had been on the market for more than two years for R40 250 000. According to Idac insiders, investigators questioned how a building that was on the market for two years was sold for R8 million more than the list price,” City Press reported.</p><p> </p><p>Idac accused Masemola of failing to report to the Treasury and the auditor-general within 10 days of the approval as required.</p><p>ALSO READ: Police say Malema ‘in a better position’ to shed light on Masemola’s arrest warrant [VIDEO]</p>Malema<p>Last month, EFF leader Julius Malema during a briefing said that Masemola would be arrested for conspiring with Khumalo, who was recently arrested for corruption and fraud.</p><p>“There is a warrant of arrest against Masemola. I don’t know why he’s not being picked up. It means someone, somewhere, is playing politics, and somehow they want to undermine, once more, the independence of our justice system. Maeamola is being arrested for what he did with Khumalo in the crime intelligence.”</p><p> </p><p>Malema claims Masemola was supposed to be arrested the week following explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya of political interference in police operations.</p>No arrest warrant<p>Mathe said they were not aware of any arrest warrant for Masemola and that questions should be directed at Mamela, “as he may be in a better position to respond with more information”.</p><p>The Crime Intelligence secret service account, also known as a slush fund, is allocated more than R600 million annually, which is used to pay police informants nationwide in exchange for information about criminal syndicates and their activities.</p><p>ALSO READ:Corruption crisis deepens within Gauteng police force</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crime Intelligence Editor’s Choice Fannie Masemola Police South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> Masemola in firing line over multi-million rand buildings acquisition	查看 6080	《公民报》	2025-08-10 16:27:48 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240624	有图 <p> Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bus-Crash-Limpopo.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>The mangled wreck of the bus in Limpopo. </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Four women have been killed in a tragic bus accident in Limpopo.</p><p>The accident occurred late on Saturday evening, 09 August 2025, on the R81 road in Sekgopo, Mopani District.</p>Accident<p>Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene said they are deeply saddened by the death of the women.</p><p>“Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus, which subsequently overturned. Sadly, four women were declared deceased at the scene. Eight passengers sustained serious to moderate injuries, while 45 others, including the bus driver, suffered minor injuries.</p><p>“All injured passengers were swiftly transported to Kgapane Hospital, Mankweng Hospital, and Van Velden Hospital for urgent medical care. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation,” Chuene said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police officer shoots and kills wife, community sets him alight </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Soccer star’s ‘special treatment’ after deadly crash concerns grieving mom [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p> </p>Condolences<p>Chuene said the department extends its “deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.”</p><p>“Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of immense grief. We also wish those injured a full and speedy recovery.</p><p>“On this sombre note, we urge all road users, particularly public transport operators, to exercise extreme caution, strictly obey the rules of the road, and prioritise the safety of all passengers. Let us work together to ensure that every journey ends with the safe arrival of all travellers,” Chuene said.</p><p>The MEC. for Transport and Community Safety, Susana Violet Mathye will be visiting the injured passengers who are being treated at the Mankweng, Van Velden, Kgapane Hospitals including the Sekgopo accident scene.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Police officer shoots and kills wife, community sets him alight </p> </p> <p> <p> Rescue officials searching for wreckage after car plunges down KZN cliff </p> </p> </p>KZN crash<p>Last week, at least twelve people were injured in a serious accident involving a bus and a taxi in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).</p><p>The crash occurred on Sarnia Road, Rossburgh, in Durban, just before 6am on Tuesday morning.</p><p>ALS Paramedics Medical Services spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said they arrived on the scene to find total carnage after a bus and a fully laden taxi had collided.</p><p>Jamieson added that events leading up to the accident are unknown; however, police were on the scene and will be investigating further.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ:13 killed, scores injured in Mpumalanga and KZN accidents</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Accidents Arrive Alive bus crash hospital Limpopo women </p> Four women killed in tragic bus crash on R81 in Limpopo	查看 3466	《公民报》	2025-08-10 16:54:37 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240623	有图 <p> "He is ready and when we call him, I think he will be able to perform," said the Pirates head coach. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tshegofatso-Mabasa-Orlando-Pirates-Sekhukhune-Betway-Premiership.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Tshegofatso Mabasa was not in the Pirates squad against Sekhukhune on Saturday. Picture: Backpagepix</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Tshegofatso Mabasa is fully fit despite leaving the striker out of his squad for the Buccaneers’ first two games of the season.</p><p>ALSO READ: Pirates’ Ouaddou – ‘We were dominant’</p><p>Mabasa scored 15 goals in all competitions for Pirates last season, but did not feature in either the 2-0 MTN8 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City or Saturday’s shock 1-0 loss at home to Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership.</p>Pirates strikers out in the cold?<p>Another experienced Pirates striker, Evidence Makgopa, has also not played yet though he was on the bench for the Sekhukhune match.</p><p>The new Pirates coach has instead preferred young forward Boitumelo Radiopane in attack. Radiopane only managed one goal last season for Pirates and has not found the net in either of Pirates’ first two games this time around.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Chiefs edge out ten-man Stellies in thrilling opener </p> </p> </p><p>“Mabasa is available, it is a choice that we made. But he is ready and when we call him, I think he will be able to perform and give us the best of him,” said Ouaddou, after Siphesihle Mkhize’s goal gave Sekhukhune a second league win this year at Orlando Stadium.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“You can maybe ask questions because the strikers we used didn’t score. But we have a lot of players this season and everyone will get their chance at the right moment.”</p><p>The result against Sekhukhune was an early setback for Ouaddou and his side. Pirates, who won their first seven games of last season, need to find a solution quickly. They visit Ouaddou’s former club Marumo Gallants in their next Premiership match on Tuesday.</p>‘The league is long’<p>Gallants started their season with a 2-1 win at Richards Bay on Saturday.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sekhukhune raid Orlando again to stun Pirates</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Chiefs edge out ten-man Stellies in thrilling opener </p> </p> <p> <p> Pirates’ Ouaddou – ‘We were dominant’ </p> </p> </p><p>“I said to the boys (after the game) that there is a lot of disappointment, but there is a chance … to play again quickly and to go and win the next game. The league is still long. It was a bad start but we must get some rest and … come back.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Betway Premiership Orlando Pirates F.C. (Pirates/Buccaneers) Sekhukhune United F.C. </p> Pirates' Ouaddou explains Mabasa absence	查看 3093	《公民报》	2025-08-10 17:22:19 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240622	有图 <p> The car driven by a female driver crashed off a cliff in KwaSwayimane. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KZN-Cliff-Crash.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>The cliff in KZN where the accident occured. Picture: KZN Transport. </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Search and rescue officials are searching for the wreckage of a car that plunged down a cliff in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).</p><p>The crash occurred in KwaSwayimane on Saturday.</p>Accident<p>KZN Department of Transport and Human Settlements spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said he received a report about the accident from the Traffic Ambassador, Ayanda Msweli</p><p>“We can confirm that a car driven by a female driver crashed off a cliff in KwaSwayimane. We have been made aware that members of the helicopter rescue team have been trying to locate the wreckage.</p><p>“At this stage, we don’t have the full details in terms of the number and condition of the victims. I have assigned a team from my office to liaise with the family and the neighbours,” Sibiya said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Four women killed in tragic bus crash on R81 in Limpopo </p> </p> </p>Updates<p>Sibiya said the province’s team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate is liaising with the South African Police, Search and Rescue Unit, and emergency personnel.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We will give more updates as the day progresses.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Several injured after bus and taxi collide in Durban, KZN</p>Bus crash<p>Meanwhile, four women have been killed in a tragic bus accident in Limpopo.</p><p>The accident occurred late on Saturday evening, 09 August 2025, on the R81 road in Sekgopo, Mopani District.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Four women killed in tragic bus crash on R81 in Limpopo </p> </p> <p> <p> Apollo 13 moon mission astronaut James Lovell dies at 97 [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p><p>Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene said they are deeply saddened by the death of the women.</p><p>“Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus, which subsequently overturned. Sadly, four women were declared deceased at the scene. Eight passengers sustained serious to moderate injuries, while 45 others, including the bus driver, suffered minor injuries.</p><p>“All injured passengers were swiftly transported to Kgapane Hospital, Mankweng Hospital, and Van Velden Hospital for urgent medical care. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation,” Chuene said.</p>Condolences<p>Chuene said the department extends its “deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.”</p><p> </p><p>The MEC. for Transport and Community Safety, Susana Violet Mathye, will be visiting the injured passengers in hospital.</p><p>ALSO READ:Soccer star’s ‘special treatment’ after deadly crash concerns grieving mom [VIDEO]</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Accidents emergency services KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) KZN SAPS rescue </p> Rescus officials searching for wreckage after car plunges down KZN cliff	查看 3305	《公民报》	2025-08-10 17:32:51 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240621	有图 <p> The Reds are heavy favourites to win at Wembley on Sunday. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arne-Slot-Liverpool-Crystal-Palace-English-Premier-League.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Arne Slot will look to lead Liverpool to more silverware on Sunday. Picture: Backpagepix/EPA</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The traditional curtain-raised to the English Premier League takes place on Sunday, as reigning champions Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. </p><p>Arne Slot’s Reds have not rested on their laurels after winning the English top flight for the 20th time in the club’s history. Liverpool have invested heavily in the transfer market, bringing in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt at a combined cost of nearly 200 million pounds (about R4.8 billion). </p><p>Liverpool have also seen players leave, Trent Alexander-Arnold going to Real Madrid, while Luis Diaz has joined Bayern Munich. </p><p>The club has also been plunged into mourning in the off-season following the tragic death in a road accident of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. </p><p>Expect Jota to be honoured in the stands at Wembley as the players on the pitch look to lift their first silverware of the season. </p><p>Palace had a fairytale run to their first ever FA Cup triumph last season, stunning Manchester City 1-0 in the final. Oliver Glasner’s side will hope to spring another upset against Liverpool. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Eagles have not had the best time off the pitch since that FA Cup win, however. There have not been many new signings while the club still don’t know if they will play in the Uefa Europa League or the Uefa Europa Conference League this season. </p><p>Palace were demoted to the Conference League by Uefa, because of multi-club ownership issues involving their co-owner John Textor. They have appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with an answer expected soon. </p><p>According to the latest Betway odds, Palace are outsiders at 4.90 to win at Wembley, with a draw at 4.30 and a Liverpool win at 1.63. </p><p>Please note that all Betway odds are correct at the time of writing and subject to change. </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crystal Palace F.C. Emirates FA Cup Liverpool F.C. Premier League (EPL) </p> Liverpool a safe bet for more silverware against Palace	查看 2692	《公民报》	2025-08-10 17:45:53 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240620	有图 <p> Former Springbok eighthman Warren Whiteley is convinced that Evan Roos can still make a success of himself at international level. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evan-Roos-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Evan Roos during a Springbok training session earlier this year.Picture: Richard Huggard/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Former Springbok and Lions eighthman Warren Whiteley believes that Evan Roos’ time to shine at international level will come as long as he remains patient.</p><p>Plenty has been said and written about the relationship between Bok coach Rassie Erasmus and Roos, and the reasons behind Roos not getting regular game-time at Test level.</p><p>But current Sharks forwards coach Whiteley, who only made his Bok debut as a 26-year-old back in 2014, said that there is still plenty of time for Roos to force his way into the mix and become a regular for the national team in the coming years.</p>Still young<p>“Evan is still young. He’s only 25. He still has plenty of time left in his rugby career, and he just has to keep pushing. We know what he can do when he’s got ball in hand and he’s got space. He’s got brilliant feet and brilliant evasion,” said Whiteley.</p><p>“I think his biggest work-on is when he doesn’t have so much space, then he has to build momentum and stop momentum and at Test match level there is very often little space.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Springboks don’t need a specialist No 8 — Warren Whiteley </p> </p> </p><p>“He has to learn how to generate power in contact situations on defence and attack, when there isn’t a lot of space. I think that is what he needs to focus on at the moment.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Whiteley continued: “If you look at a guy like Kwagga (Smith), when he first started internationally that was something that at first took him a while to learn, and he has slowly but surely become indispensable.</p><p>“He is a different player to Evan, but it took him some time to be comfortable at that level, he had to develop his game, and we have seen how valuable he has become to the Springboks.</p><p>“So Evan just has to be patient. He’s still young and I think he will get there. He’s a quality player, and he just has to bite the bullet and keep going. We have some fantastic loose forwards in this country, and there is always going to be massive competition.</p><p>“Rassie would have spoken to him and would have told him exactly what he needs to work on, so I am confident he will be back in the Springbok mix eventually.”</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Springboks don’t need a specialist No 8 — Warren Whiteley </p> </p> <p> <p> Rassie sings praises of young guns as Boks wrap up training camp ahead of Rugby Champs </p> </p> </p>Premature end<p>The 37-year-old Whiteley was unfortunate to see his playing career come to a premature end in 2019 after a chronic knee injury forced his hand and moved him into coaching fulltime.</p><p>In the end he played 23 games for the Springboks and captained them on two occasions, and admits that he would have found it tough to mix it up with the current crop of Bok loose forwards.</p><p>“I definitely wouldn’t be able to now, I am too old and my playing days are long over,” said Whiteley with a chuckle.</p><p>“Now I’ve got the whistle in my hand and am chasing the guys around. So it’s been wonderful to watch this group of Springboks and how they have evolved over the last couple of years.</p><p> </p><p>“It is just phenomenal to see the competition that there is within each position and I can tell you that there is more competition than there has ever been in the Springboks at the moment.</p><p>“It is just incredible to see and I think that it brings the best out of the players. Leading up to the World Cup (in 2027) the competition is just going to get bigger and bigger. </p><p>“At eighthman especially, we have Jasper (Wiese), we have injured guys like Elrigh (Louw) and Cameron (Hanekom), and Evan, as well as all the other players that can play across the back three. So it is just an amazing and a privilege to see at this time.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Evan Roos Kwagga Smith Rassie Erasmus Springboks (Bokke/Boks) Warren Whiteley </p> Evan Roos’ time will come, says former Bok skipper	查看 4554	《公民报》	2025-08-10 17:51:31 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240619	有图 <p> The officers wife was identified as a sergeant attached to Beit Bridge port of entry. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Crime-Scene.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: Saps </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A police officer who shot and killed his wife, a police sergeant in an alleged domestic dispute, was killed by a community in Limpopo after the shooting.</p><p>It is understood that Hlanganani police in the Mopani District were called to two incidents of murder that took place at Nkuna Kraal Mall, in Nkuzana village, on Saturday at about 3pm.</p>Murders<p>Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the preliminary report indicates that the female sergeant was out with two other adults and her six-year-old child when her police officer husband, with whom they had been separated for about seven months, approached her.</p><p>“It is alleged that a heated argument ensued between them, resulting in the husband taking a service firearm and shooting the victim in the upper body. When he attempted to run to the vehicle in order to flee the scene.</p><p>“The community that observed the entire incident chased and assaulted him, setting him alight next to his vehicle. The vehicle was, as a result, burnt beyond recognition. The incident was reported to the police, and murder cases were registered,” Ledwaba said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Mbalula launches urgent court bid against Anele Mda over Bozwana murder posts </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Police Minister vows to capture cop killer Jabulani Moyo</p><p> </p><p> </p>Police officers<p>Ledwaba said the incident was reported to the police, and murder cases were registered.</p><p>“The deceased male was identified as a sergeant, attached to Thohoyandou K9, and the deceased female was identified as a sergeant attached to Beit Bridge port of entry.</p><p>The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, said she was shocked by the incident.</p>Domestic disputes<p>Hadebe urged community members to resolve their domestic disputes amicably by seeking professional help rather than resorting to violence.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Mbalula launches urgent court bid against Anele Mda over Bozwana murder posts </p> </p> <p> <p> Four women killed in tragic bus crash on R81 in Limpopo </p> </p> </p><p>“The Saps has in place Employee Health and Wellness programmes that are offered free of charge. We call upon members of Saps to make use of these services that are at their disposal.”</p><p>The police have urged anyone with information that can assist in identifying the suspects to contact the nearest police station or toll-free number 08600 10111 or to share information on MySAPSApp.</p><p>ALSO READ: Four-year-old from Eldorado Park dies after alleged abuse by father</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics community Limpopo Murder Police shooting South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> Police officer shoots and kills wife, community sets him alight	查看 3260	《公民报》	2025-08-10 18:07:52 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240618	有图 <p> First meeting since April brought the heat to race fans. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Morgenrood-HRSA-R2-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Veteran Ben Morgenrood took his Morgenrood Auto Ford Mustang to victory in Saturday’s second race for Marlboro Crane Hire Pre-1966 Production Cars at Zwartkops. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Nostalgia and spectacle ruled at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria on Saturday, when the venue hosted round three of the Inland Historic Tour.</p><p>Dedicated to Women’s Day, the event provided excellent spectacle in front of a reasonably large crowd.</p>Pre-1966 Production Cars<p>Top billing belonged to the Marlboro Crane Hire Pre-1966 Production Cars, where Seef Fourie Jr took the thundering TAR Mercury Cougar to an easy first race victory.</p><p>ALSO READ: Damp Zwartkops fails to deter Inland Historic Tour from shining</p><p>He was chased to the flag by Ben Morgenrood (Morgenrood Auto Ford Mustang), James Temple (Lindenberg Ford Capri Perana) and Jonathan du Toit (TAR Chevrolet Nova).</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ford Territory’s new Dark touch not a full segment black-out </p> </p> </p><p>Morgenrood won race two ahead of Fourie, Hennie Groenewald (Ford Escort) and Temple.</p><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/2025/08/Marlboro-Crane-Carel-Pienaar-R1-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Carel Pienaar took his Kameeldoring</sub> <sub>Lotus Cortina to the opening Marlboro Crane Hire Little Giants race victory. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Carel Pienaar (Kameeldoring Lotus Cortina), took the first Marlboro Crane Hire Little Giants race from Nicolas Christofides (mytravelshop.co.za Alfa Romeo GT Junior), Terence Botes (Ted’s Garage Mini Cooper) and Ishmael Baloyi (TAR GSM Dart).</p><p>Jonathan Needham (Ford Cortina Perana) won race two, followed by Alan Poulter (Vic Campher Volvo 122S) and Deon Schwarbsky (Vexalabs Software Ford Escort).</p>HRSA<p>Peter Bailey (Bailey Cars Porsche 911 RSR) won the HRSA class ahead of Werner Kotze (Black and Gold Mazda R100), Andre van der Merwe (Evapco Porsche 911 RSR) and George Avvakpoumides (Euro Shopfitting Porsche 911 RSR).</p><p>Kotze won race two in the flame-spewing Rotary Mazda, leading home Bailey, Avvakoumides and Andre ten Napel (Volkswagen Scirocco).</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Ford Territory’s new Dark touch not a full segment black-out </p> </p> <p> <p> Aston Martin F1 Realme smartphone lands in SA </p> </p> </p>Sports Prototypes<p>The opening race for Pre-2000 Sports Racing Prototypes was won by Franco di Matteo (Ford Mustang) ahead of Jonathan du Toit (TAR Chevron B8), James Temple (Lindenberg Daytona Coupe) and Andre van der Merwe (Evapco Porsche 911 RSR).</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Di-Matteo-Pre2000-R2-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>The opening race for Pre-2000 Sports Racing Prototypes was won by Franco di Matteo (Ford Mustang) ahead of Jonathan du Toit (TAR Chevron B8). Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Du Toit beat di Matteo to the flag the next time out, followed by Temple and Warren Lombard (Pepboys Automotive AC Cobra).</p>Lotus Challenge<p>Mackie Adlem (Adlem Auto Taylon) took the first Lotus Challenge race from David Jermy (Blue Bubbles Taylon), Jeff Gable (Blue Bubbles Birkin) and JP Nortje (N4 Autocraft Taylon).</p><p>Race two was won by Nortje, ahead of Gable, Clive Wilmot (racekit.co.za Birkin) and Josef Kotze (Top Products Birkin).</p><p> </p><p>The final Lotus Challenge race went to Adlem, followed by Gable, Nortje and Kotze.</p>Clubmans<p>A combined race for Clubmans and Midvaal Historic cars saw Adrian Dalton win in his Xtra Clothes BMW M3 CSL, leading home Dirk Lawrence (JDM Tuning Honda Ballade), Kobus Brits (Pragma Volkswagen Polo Classic), Rodney Kruis (Real Pro Honda Ballade), Vitor Dias (Throttle Mafia Honda Ballade) and Pete Walters (Opel Tigra Spaceframe).</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Adrian-Dalton-Clubmans-both-and-Silvercup-both-4-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Adrian Dalton won both Clubmans/Midvaal Historic races in his Xtra Clothes BMW M3 CSL. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>The six drivers finished race two in exactly the same order.</p>Silver Cup<p>Adrian Dalton also won the opening SPS Silvercup 2.0 race with his BMW, followed by Giulio Airaga (Desco Opel Tigra Spaceframe), Jared Rossouw (Nathan’s Volkswagen SuperPolo) and Jonathan Visser (Volkswagen Polo).</p><p> </p><p>Dalton completed his perfect day with a win in the final race, chased by Airaga, Faudo Sidique (Fuel Injection Tech Honda Civic) and Visser.</p>Single-seaters<p>Andrew Horne (Xena Chemicals Royale) won the opening Historic Single Seater race, chased to the flag by Paul Gerber (Rosso Sport Auto Ray), Paul Richardson (Aztek Procurement Dulon) and Ben van der Westhuizen (Pioneer Plastics Royale).</p><p>Race two went to Gerber, followed by van der Westhuizen, Richardson and Alan Kernick (Aztek Procurement Dulon).</p>Monoposto<p>The first Monoposto single-seater race went to veteran Allen Meyer (Liqui Moly FVW), ahead of Peter Hills (Rhema 2), Aidan Morrow (Chaplins Eye Formula M) and Theodore Vermaak (DOE Parts Forza).</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/2025/08/Ladies-Monique-Wallendorp-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>To celebrate Women’s Day, Zwartkops ran an all-ladies Monoposto race, won by Monique Wallendorf in her Total Nail and Beauty Care Rhema. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Meyer won race two as well, leading home Vermaak, Hills and Morrow.</p>INEX Legends<p>Devin Robertson (Big Boss Auto) won the first INEX Legend race from Gavin Botha (Pta Noord Toyota), Christian Padayachee (Midas Gem) and Tyler Posthumus (Plant Hire).</p><p>Botha won race two ahead of Robertson, Sebastian Venkov (Martin Venkov) and Padayachee.</p><p>Race three went to Robertson, followed by Botha, Richard van Heerde (Browndeck Roofing) and Posthumus.</p>Next…<p>The next Inland Historic Tour event at Zwartkops will be on Saturday, 20 September.</p><p>ALSO READ:Inland Historic Tour season kicks-off at Zwartkops</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Motoring News Motorsport racing </p> Inland Historic Tour delivers on nostalgia promise at Zwartkops	查看 7018	《公民报》	2025-08-10 19:06:43 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240617	有图 <p> The matter is scheduled to be heard on Monday. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fikile-mbalula-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula during an ANC media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has launched an urgent court application to force social commentator Anele Mda to take down social media posts which falsely link him to the murder of tender tycoon Wandile Bozwana.</p><p>Mbalula filed the papers in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria last week. The matter is scheduled to be heard on Monday.</p>Court action<p>In papers filed, Mbalula insists that the “false, malicious and reckless” comments posted about him by Mda “seem to suggest that I was directly or indirectly involved in the murder of the deceased [Bozwana]”.</p><p>The ANC secretary-general added that “the urgency of clearing my name in the public sphere should be understood in the context and backdrop of the recently sanctioned Commission of Inquiry by the State President into an investigation of the alleged criminal involvement of Members of Parliament, the incumbent Minister of Police, and several public figures who are alleged to have been colluding with criminal syndicates”.</p><p>“I submit that if the matter is not urgently addressed, [Mda’s] allegations may be perceived by the public to be interlinked with the recent allegations by the KZN police commissioner [Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi],” Mblula said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police officer shoots and kills wife, community sets him alight </p> </p> </p>Murder<p>Bozwana, who Mbalula describes as a “friend”, died in a hail of bullets along Garsfonte Road in Pretoria on 2 October 2015, while driving with business associate Mpho Baloy Baloyi, who survived the attack.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Notorious taxi boss Vusi “Khekhe” Mathibela and his three co-accused – Sipho Patrick Hudla, Robert Mutapa and Bonginkosi Khumalo – were each sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder last year.</p><p>ALSO READ: Mamelodi taxi boss and co-accused found guilty of Wandile Bozwana’s murder</p>Opposing legal action<p>Mda is strongly opposing that legal action, arguing that it is not urgent and is driven by Mbalula’s unhappiness over her reventilating allegations about Bozwana’s murder that have been in the public domain for years – and which he never sued any publication over.</p><p>She referred to an article in The Citizen in 2019 that said police had identified Mbalula as a “person of interest” in Bozwana’s killing.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Police officer shoots and kills wife, community sets him alight </p> </p> <p> <p> Masemola in firing line over multimillion-rand buildings acquisition [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p>Interest in Mbalula<p>The reason for police’s interest in Mbalula, who was alleged to have been in Pretoria When Bozwana was gunned down, relates to phone calls made to one of the murder suspects, Vusi Mathibela, police revealed to the publication. Mbalula reportedly contacted Mathibela on the day of Bozwana’s murder.”</p><p>Exclusive information revealed to Sunday World showed that Mbalula had met up with Bozwana two days before his murder, which was confirmed by Bozwana’s colleague Baloyi.</p><p>One of the police officers working on the case, Major-General Vincent Leshabane, revealed in an affidavit that Mbalula had contacted him later in 2015 and promised to hand over Mathibela after a warrant for his arrest was issued.</p><p>This was never fulfilled, and Mathibela was arrested after handing himself in at the Brooklyn police station, following damning CCTV footage that positively identified him.</p><p> </p><p>Police believed that Mbalula could have been potentially helpful in solving the case.</p><p>ALSO READ:Four deny guilt in Wandile Bozwana killing</p>No evidence<p>In his papers, Mbalula argued that this response makes it clear Mda has no real evidence to support her accusations against him, and has described how, on the day of Bozwana’s murder, he was officiating the first annual National Recreation Day in Tshwane as Sports Minister, which was publicised in the media,” News24 reported. </p><p>“Consequently, [Mda’s] reliance on me being anywhere close to the vicinity of the crime scene is refuted by information that is in the public domain,” he said.</p><p> </p><p>“Further, [Mda] makes sweeping statements that, two days before the unfortunate murder of the deceased, I was allegedly with the deceased and one of the deceased’s convicted murderers at Emperor’s Palace. [She] attaches no proof of this purported meeting, which never took place as alleged,” he added.</p><p>Mbalula maintains Mda has not produced any evidence to support her claim that he had had a fallout with Bozwana and had been indebted to him.</p><p>ALSO READ: Defence’s demands slammed in Wandile Bozwana murder trial</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics ANC Veterans Editor’s Choice Fikile Mbalula Murder North Gauteng High Court shooting taxi violence </p> Mbalula launches urgent court bid against Anele Mda over Bozwana murder posts	查看 5502	《公民报》	2025-08-10 19:06:56 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240616	有图 <p> Chasing 179 runs to win, the SA team were restricted to 161/9. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cricket-6.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Members of the Proteas team during the first T20 International against Australia in Darwin on Sunday. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Though they put up a fight, South Africa were ultimately outplayed by Australia on Sunday, falling in a 17-run defeat in the first game of a three-match T20 International series in Darwin.</p><p>Set a target of 179 runs to win, the Proteas struggled to build partnerships, and while opening batter Ryan Rickelton tried to hold the innings together, he did not receive sufficient support.</p><p>Rickelton contributed 71 runs off 55 balls, hitting his second T20 International half-century before he was removed in the final over of the innings, and the SA team were restricted to 161/9 in their 20 overs.</p><p>Seamer Ben Dwarshuis (3/26) and Josh Hazlewood (3/27) were the best of Australia’s bowlers, leading their attack.</p><p>“There are one or two things to probably tweak in the batting,” Rickelton said after the match.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Proteas fans dare to dream with longish odds </p> </p> </p><p>“With just a bit more smarts and hopefully a better platform to start off, I think the guys are pretty confident in what we have in the changeroom and hopefully we can bring out something better (in the second game of the T20I series) on Tuesday.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>Australia innings<p>Earlier, after being sent in to bat, Australia got off to a fast start, but they paid for their aggression with the loss of some early wickets, and they were teetering on the edge of a collapse at 71/4 at the end of the six-over powerplay.</p><p>However, Tim David did well to carry the lower order, contributing 83 runs off 52 balls as the hosts reached 178 in their 20 overs.</p><p>Taking their 10th wicket from the last ball of the innings, the Proteas bowled out Australia in a T20 International for the first time.</p><p>Fast bowler Kwena Maphaka kept the pressure on the hosts in the second half of the innings, with the 19-year-old left-arm quick taking 4/20, returning career best figures in his ninth T20 International.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Proteas fans dare to dream with longish odds </p> </p> <p> <p> With senior stars returning, Proteas are ‘raring to go’ against Aussies </p> </p> </p><p>The rest of the Proteas attack combined well, with five of their six bowlers taking wickets, albeit in a losing cause.</p><p>“They (Australia) came out guns blazing and we managed to create a lot of chances, so that’s quite exciting for us as a group, the fact that we could pin such a formidable batting lineup down a little bit,” Rickelton said.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics australian cricket team Proteas cricket team </p> Proteas defeated by Australia in T20 series opener \| The Citizen	查看 3292	《公民报》	2025-08-10 21:15:31 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240615	有图 <p> A number of classic and unusual cars were on display at Cowboy Town in Krugersdorp 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/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-8.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Visitors to Cowboy Town in Krugersdorp look through some of the vehicles on display during a classic car show, 9 August 2025. Cowboy Town is an old western themed market space with antique and art shops, eateries, and live music. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Cowboy Town is an old western-themed market space with antique and art shops, eateries, and live music.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Visitors to Cowboy Town in Krugersdorp look through some of the vehicles on display during a classic car show, including a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, 9 August 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A Chevrolet and a General Motors truck. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A 1975 Datsun 1200 GX. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-6.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-9.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A Volkswagen 1600 L Combi. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-10.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-11.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-town-car-show-12.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A Triumph Bond Equipe. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<p>PICTURES: Cosplay feast at Comic Con San Diego</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics car Classic Cars gallery photography pictures </p> PICTURES: Classic car show at Cowboy Town \| The Citizen	查看 3783	《公民报》	2025-08-10 21:48:56 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240614	有图 <p> Government is getting services for free but who will attend the National Dialogue? And will it just be a disastrous talkshop? </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ramaphosa-National-dialogue-costs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has tried to allay fears of wasted expenditure at the National Dialogue. Picture: Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Presidency has responded to concerns about the exorbitant cost of holding the National Dialogue this week, outlining measures taken, it says, will reduce the cost to the country.</p><p>The first phase of the dialogue, including local consultations, will lead to a National Convention on Friday, 15 and Saturday, 16 August 2025 at the University of South Africa (Unisa) campus in Pretoria. A second convention will take place in early 2026 to finalise and formalise policy.</p><p>Beyond concerns about inclusivity, timing, format, and political parties hijacking the dialogue to spread their ideology, many have criticised a reported R700-million price tag for the event. </p><p>In June, the Presidency dismissed this figure, saying the budget was yet to be decided. However, in a statement on Sunday, it addressed the matter again.</p>Free services<p>It claimed budgetary processes are “consistent with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)” and an Inter-Ministerial Committee had been working hard to manage costs.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations, Ramaphosa says </p> </p> </p><p>Among its victories, it claims, was to get the venue and some services for free.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“As a response to the call for collaboration with other stakeholders to reduce the costs of the</p><p>National Dialogue, Unisa has offered to host the first National Convention and provide associated goods and services free of charge.</p><p>“As it stands, venues have been secured for the plenary, two overflow venues with</p><p>livestreaming, 10 breakaway venues, a dining area, and work areas. </p><p>“In addition, Unisa is providing facilities for an Operations Centre, which has been running over the past week, catering, ushers, AV services, printing of discussion documents, signage, conference bags,</p><p>notepads, pens and WiFi.”</p><p>READ MORE: National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations, Ramaphosa says</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations, Ramaphosa says </p> </p> <p> <p> Why six key foundations have pulled out of the National Dialogue </p> </p> </p>More donations<p>The Presidency said other donations had been received for the National Dialogue digital platform and logistics.</p><p>“Some goods and services, such as the venue, screens for public viewing, and rail and road transport, are</p><p>being provided at no cost.</p><p>“The reduced costs associated with the hosting of the National Dialogue and the funding plan</p><p>are done with the intention to reduce the cost to the fiscus.”</p>Other budgets to play around with<p>The Presidency said the convention was also being funded from the existing budgets of National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) and the Presidency for secretariat support, communications and logistics. </p><p> </p><p>The provisions in the Appropriation Act and the PFMA will be used to reimburse the Department of Employment and Labour and Nedlac in the adjustments budget later this year.</p><p>“All procurement and management of public funds will adhere to the PFMA and applicable</p><p>Treasury regulations. All funds will be accounted for through the normal public finance</p><p>mechanisms.</p><p>“The total budget for the National Dialogue will be developed as the structure and form of the</p><p>community dialogues are finalised by the Convention, and will depend on in-kind</p><p>contributions, donations and other resources that can be mobilised.”</p><p>ALSO READ:Ramaphosa announces ‘Eminent Persons Group’ to guide national dialogue – These are the people appointed</p><p> </p>But who will come?<p>While leaders across politics and civil society are expected to attend, several high-profile organisations and foundations have announced their withdrawal.</p><p>Governmentof National Unity (GNU) partner, the DA, announced in June that it wouldnotparticipate in theNational Dialogue.</p><p>More recently, the Steve Biko Foundation, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation, the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, and the FW de Klerk Foundation all withdrew.</p><p>Among their concerns was the lack of finances, erosion of citizen leadership, lack of a proper platform for the dialogue, misalignment within the organising committee and the timelines involved.</p><p> </p><p>“What began as a citizen-led initiative has unfortunately in practice shifted towards government control. In pushing forward for a convention on 15 August at the will of government officials and against the advice of the subcommittee chairs, we believe that a critical moment in which citizens should be leading will be undermined,” the foundations said.</p><p>NOW READ: Why six key foundations have pulled out of the National Dialogue</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics costs National Dialogue presidency </p> Who is footing the bill for the National Dialogue? Presidency breaks it down \| The Citizen	查看 5808	《公民报》	2025-08-10 22:14:28 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240613	有图 <p> Floyd Shivambu"s Afrika Mayibuye will contest next year"s elections </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jacob-Zuma-Floyd-shivambu.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>MK Party President Jacob Zuma and former SG Floyd Shivambu.Picture:X @FloydShivambu</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Former uMkhontoweSiswe (MK) party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has told supporters his Afrika Mayibuye Movement will contest elections from next year, hoping to take votes from his old party.</p><p>Speaking at the Johannesburg City Hall in Gauteng on Sunday, Shivambu said the movement had already started the process of applying to contest the local government elections next year, and all other polls from there on out.</p><p>While it is still in its infancy, Shivambu said community consultations would be finished by September, and Afrika Mayibuye will then be registered. A youth, women’s, student, and professional league would follow, with Maanda Ashu Workers Union of South Africa (Mawusa) reportedly already on board. The union represents Community Work Program (CWP) workers. </p><p>ALSO READ:WATCH: Floyd Shivambu ‘a total failure as a politician’ – analyst</p>KZN ‘made a mistake’ in voting MK party?<p>Shivambu has set his sights on Gauteng, saying it would be one of the key focuses of the movement, but said he had requests from interested people in KwaZulu-Natal.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘No grudges’ but Shivambu takes parting shot at MK party </p> </p> </p><p>In what could be seen as a thinly-veiled dig at his former party and its success in last year’s elections, Shivambu claimed those in the province had “made a mistake” in giving the MK party their votes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Former president Jacob Zuma’s party received more than 1.6 million vote or 45.93% of all votes in the province during last year’s elections.</p><p>“The people of KwaZulu-Natal have been saying to us, ‘Please come to KwaZulu-Natal’. We almost made a mistake last year. We want to correct that mistake. So please come and listen to us so that we can make contribution as to what is the nature and character of the movement’. </p><p>“Comrade, so today we are going to listen attentively”</p>Why he bad-mouthed other parties<p>He defended his previous comments about other political parties, saying voters needed to know who they were voting for.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> ‘No grudges’ but Shivambu takes parting shot at MK party </p> </p> <p> <p> MK party terminates Floyd Shivambu’s membership </p> </p> </p><p>“We are not obsessed with any other organisation. We did, in a few instances, conscientise and make aware to the people of South Africa the pitfalls and weaknesses of the existing political formations, because it would have been treasonous, particularly for those of us who have intimate knowledge of these organisations, not to expose them.</p><p>“It is a task of a revolutionary to expose the weaknesses, pitfalls, and the lies that are told by other formations so that we educate, agitate, and conscientise our people to realise that they’ve been misled many times, for many years.”</p>Shivambu’s parting shot to the MK party<p>Shivambu’s membership in the MK party was terminated last month and confirmed on Friday. In response, he said the decision would allow him time to work on a movement unlike those he had left behind.</p><p>“This process is taking a clear direction toward founding a revolutionary political movement grounded in sound principles, not a cult and not run by a family.</p><p> </p><p>“It will be a movement dedicated to genuine transformation, inclusivity and the empowerment of all South Africans.”</p>WATCH: MK party announce the termination of Shivambu’s membership<p>NOW READ: ‘No grudges’ but Shivambu takes parting shot at MK party</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Floyd Shivambu KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> 'We almost made a mistake last elections': Floyd Shivambu's Afrika Mayibuye to grab MK party's KZN votes? \| The Citizen	查看 4215	《公民报》	2025-08-10 22:43:12 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240612	有图 <p> Both teams looked to play attacking rugby but were guilty of making numerous errors. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Donavan-Don-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Boland win Donavan Don runs over for a try against the Lions. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Boland Cavaliers shocked the Lions 29-10 in an entertaining, yet error-ridden round three Currie Cup match played in Wellington on Sunday afternoon to announce themselves as title contenders in 2025.</p><p>Hawies Fourie’s team scored four tries to the two by the Lions, who had comfortably won their two previous matches, at home against Western Province and the Sharks.</p><p>And after the Bulls’ loss on Saturday (to the Pumas), who were also unbeaten going into round three, there are no longer any unbeaten teams in this year’s competition and the top six of the eight-team log is as tight as it can get.</p><p>The Pumas, Cheetahs and Boland are on 11 points each, while the Lions, Griquas and Bulls are on 10 points each.</p><p>The Cavaliers secured their bonus point late on thanks to a try by replacement Juan Mostert, who made a big impact. Earlier Donavan Don, who got two, and Xavier Mitchell scored tries for the team, while fullback James Tedder kicked well and also played a big role in his team’s attacking game.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Boland Cavaliers all in on Currie Cup project 2027 </p> </p> </p><p>The Lions’ tries came from Kade Wolhuter and Gianni Lombard.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Pumas beat Bulls<p>The other big result of the weekend was the Pumas’ impressive and unexpected 41-7 thrashing of the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon.</p><p>The Bulls had won their two opening games of the season and were favoured to make it three in a row against the men from Mbombela.</p><p>But Jimmy Stonehouse’s Pumas played some sparkling rugby in scoring six tries to the one by their hosts.</p><p>The 2022 champions are now very much back in the race for the semifinals, with four regular season games to play. They’re next up at home against the Lions, while the Bulls will be in Wellington to take on Boland.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Boland Cavaliers all in on Currie Cup project 2027 </p> </p> <p> <p> Currie Cup result: Cheetahs pip Sharks XV in cagey affair </p> </p> </p><p>Also on Saturday, the Cheetahs pipped the Sharks 7-5 in Clermont in a low-scoring but fairly entertaining match, though both teams made an abundance or errors. It was the third loss in a row for the men from KwaZulu-Natal.</p><p>The Sharks next go to Kimberley for a date with Griquas, who pulled off a big win at home on Friday, beating Western Province 47-17 while the Cheetahs are up against the men from Cape Town in Bloemfontein.</p><p>After three straight defeats without picking up a bonus point, Western Province are bottom of the points table, with the Sharks just a head of them with one (bonus) point.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Currie Cup Lions rugby team </p> Currie Cup result: Boland shock Lions in Wellington \| The Citizen	查看 3332	《公民报》	2025-08-10 22:53:51 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word
3240611	有图 <p> Israeli Prime Minister says new plan for Gaza City is "the best way to end the war". </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Israel-UN-emergency-meeting.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the situation in Gaza at United Nations headquarters on Sunday. Picture: John Lamparski / AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A senior UN official warned on Sunday that Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City would “likely trigger another calamity” with consequences beyond the embattled territory.</p><p>“If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza, reverberating across the region and causing further forced displacement, killings, and destruction,” UN Assistant Secretary Miroslav Jenca told the UN Security Council.</p><p>Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the new plan for Gaza City recently approved by the country’s security cabinet provided “the best way to end the war”.</p><p>“This is the best way to end the war and the best way to end it speedily,” said the prime minister.</p>Concerns<p>Spain and seven other European nations on Sunday condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City, warning it would kill large numbers of civilians and force nearly a million Palestinians from their homes.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza </p> </p> </p><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet on Friday greenlighted plans for a major operation to seize Gaza City, triggering a wave of domestic and international criticism.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the eight nations said the decision “will only aggravate the humanitarian crisis and further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages”.</p><p>They estimated the operation could lead to an “unacceptably high number of fatalities and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians”, according to a copy of the statement released by Spain’s foreign ministry.</p>Major obstacle to two-state solution<p>They also warned that the planned offensive and occupation of Gaza City would be “a major obstacle to implementing the two-state solution, the only path towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace”.</p><p>Besides Spain, the statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal and Slovenia.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza </p> </p> <p> <p> History will not be kind to Netanyahu </p> </p> </p><p>Foreign powers, including some of Israel’s allies, have been pushing for a negotiated ceasefire to secure the hostages’ return and help alleviate a humanitarian crisis in the strip.</p><p>Despite the backlash and rumours of dissent from Israeli military top brass, Netanyahu has remained defiant over the decision to seize Gaza City.</p><p>© Agence France-Presse</p><p>NOW READ: OPINION: History will not be kind to Netanyahu</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Gaza Israel United Nations (UN) </p> Israel plan to control Gaza City risks 'another calamity': senior UN official \| The Citizen	查看 3451	《公民报》	2025-08-10 23:13:39 2025-08-11 09:12:27	word

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