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3194111	无图 <p> <p> <p> What are you looking for? <p> <form> <fieldset> <legend>Content</legend> <label>Please enter a search term</label> Search </fieldset> </form> <p> Number of results found No suitable keywords found. Please enter your complete search term. </p> </p> Close search </p> </p> </p> We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Kyiv - Federal Foreign Office	查看 1240	德国外交部	2025-06-07 08:00:00 2025-07-01 01:45:51	word
3194110	有图 <p> "We had a great battle (with Piastri), that"s for sure, a lot of fun, and a lot of stress." </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AFP__20250629__648A369__v2__HighRes__TopshotAutoPrixF1Aut-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris reacts after winning the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 29, 2025. Picture: Andrej Isakovic / AFP.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix from Oscar Piastri for a dominant McLaren 1-2 at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday.</p><p>The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took third and fourth as Norris closed the gap on Piastri in the drivers’ championship to 15 points.</p><p>This was in-form McLaren’s first success at the Spielberg track since David Coulthard way back in 2001.</p><p>Norris set off from pole and despite being constantly pressed by his teammate held on to notch up his third win of the season.</p><p>The Briton also put behind him his Canadian catastrophe last time out when he collided with Piastri’s car in the closing stages, failing to finish in Montreal.</p><p>“It was a tough race, pushing all the way through,” said Norris.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He added: “Pretty hot, tiring, but perfect result, a 1-2.</p><p>“We had a great battle (with Piastri), that’s for sure, a lot of fun, and a lot of stress.”</p><p>Four-time world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull crashed in the early stages after a collision with Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes when the young Italian rookie’s tyres locked up.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Formula 1 (F1) </p> Norris holds off Piastri as McLaren dominate in Austria \| The Citizen	查看 1701	《公民报》	2025-06-30 00:13:58 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194109	有图 <p> Through the lens: The Citizen"s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/squid-game.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Actors dressed in ‘Pink guards’ costume attend a final fan event of the Netflix series Squid Game season 3, in Seoul, South Korea, 28 June 2025. Picture: EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN</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/2025/06/wild-horses.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Wild horses during the traditional Rapa das Bestas festival celebrated in Mondonedo, Lugo, Spain, 29 June 2025. Every year, wild horses are rounded up in the hills and brought to a farmyard to be branded and have their hair cut during the festival. Several thousand people attended the event to watch young people overcoming horses without using ropes or sticks. In this edition, the event is held in a new ‘curro’ (the venue where it takes place) following the damage caused by vandals last year. Picture: EPA/ELISEO TRIGO<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/vincent-tshituka.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Vincent Tshituka of South Africa during the Qatar Airways Cup match between South Africa and Barbarians F.C at DHL Stadium on June 28, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/durban-july-fashion.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Models light up the runway at Gateway’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Fashion Show, showcasing bold fashion and flair ahead of the big race day. Shoppers, designers, and VIPs were treated to a dazzling evening of music, movement, and couture at Durban’s premier retail destination at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban over the weekend. The race is to take place at the Grenville race course in Durban this Saturday. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/south-africa-unemployment.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>This aerial view shows unemployed people queue to submit the Department of Unemployment and Labour work seeking registration forms at a centre in Chiawelo, Soweto on June 27, 2025, as they look to be added into the department’s data base. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/robot-football.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Robot soccer players compete during the 2025 RoBoLeague World Robot Soccer League match at Beijing Smart Esports Competition Center in Beijing, China, 28 June 2025. Picture: EPA/WU HAO<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/patryk-dudek.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Patryk Dudek of Poland (blue) in action during the Speedway European Team Speedway Championship in Gdansk, Poland, 28 June 2025. Picture: EPA/Adam Warzawa<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/paddy-day.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Nepalese farmers lie in muddy water in a paddy field on National Paddy Day in Jitpurphedi village, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, 29 June 2025. On this day, locally known as Asar Pandra, farmers begin the annual rice planting season and perform various festivities such as preparing rice meals with muddy water, mud being a symbol for a prosperous season. Picture: EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/office-chair-race.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Participants in action during the Office Chair Race World Cup (Buerostuhlrennen Weltmeisterschaft), in Olten, Switzerland, 28 June 2025. Picture: EPA/ANTHONY ANEX<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/naked-bike-ride.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>People participate in the 14th World Naked Bike Ride in Guadalajara, Mexico, 28 June 2025. The event takes place in more than 70 cities around the world, where cyclists ride naked on bicycles to highlight the vulnerability of pedestrians and cyclists to motor vehicles, as well as to promote the use of alternative modes of transportation. Picture: EPA/FRANCISCO GUASCO<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/kliptown-tour.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa visits Nomzamo and Ezimbuzini informal settlements in Kliptown as part of the “Winter Risk Awareness” campaign on June 28, 2025 in Kliptown, South Africa. The outreach aims to educate communities on disaster risk preparedness during winter, while highlighting the role of the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group in promoting safer, more resilient informal settlements. (Photo by Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gugulethu-massacre.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile visits Kanana informal settlement following the brutal killing of seven men who were gunned down while socialising on June 28, 2025 in a Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa. He is still expected to visit the families of the victims. SAPS has vowed that no stone will be left unturned as detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit investigate the deadly ambush. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/glastonbury-festival.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Kneecap fans carry Palestinian flags as they watch Kneecap perform at the West Holts stage during day four of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm near Pilton, Somerset, Britain, 28 June 2025. The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2025 runs from 25 to 29 June 2025. Picture: EPA/ANDY RAIN<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/durban-pride.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Members of the South African Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI+) community take part in a march throught the CBD during the annual Gay Pride Parade, as part of the Durban Pride Festival, in Durban over the weekend. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/democratic-alliance-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>DA leader John Steenhuisendelivers an important address on the Government of National Unity (GNU) and issues an ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa during a media briefing held at the Orange Hotel on June 28, 2025 in Cape Town South Africa. The address is expected to outline key demands, concerns around the direction of the GNU, and political consequences should the ultimatum not be addressed, marking a pivotal moment in South Africa’s evolving political landscape. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/climate-puppet-protest.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>‘The Herds’, a life-sized animal puppet group takes part in a photocall opposite Tower Bridge on June 27, 2025 in London, England. ‘The Herds’ is a touring public art performance of life-sized puppet animals designed to call attention to the climate emergency, symbolizing animals fleeing climate disaster. The puppets are visiting cities along their 20,000 kilometer journey, which set off from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic Congo on 9 April and plans to conclude in the Arctic Circle. ‘The Herds’ arrival in London coincides with London Climate Action Week, and is produced by ‘The Walk Productions’ – the same group of creatives behind ‘Little Amal,’ the larger-than-life puppet of a Syrian refugee child, which has has toured 18 countries as a symbol of human rights. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/charlize-theron-foundation.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>(L-R) Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne attend the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project 2025 Block Party at Universal Studios Backlot on June 28, 2025 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/buddhist-monks.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Newly ordained hill tribe Buddhist novice monks hold saffron robes during the 60th annual mass ordination ceremony for hill tribe men and youngsters at Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, 29 June 2025. A total of 196 hill tribe males “97 men and 99 boys” from northern Thailand were ordained as Buddhist monks and novices in the 60th annual mass ordination ceremony at Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok. The event is part of a national project, launched in 1965, aimed at spreading the Buddha’s Dharma to promote knowledge, wisdom, social and mental understanding, and improve welfare for hill tribe communities. The ceremony marks the start of Buddhist Lent, which begins this year on 11 July, and also honors the Thai King’s 73rd birthday on 28 July. During Lent, monks remain in one place to meditate and pray, while laypeople may give up meat or alcohol and observe other ascetic practices. In Thailand, it is traditional for Buddhist men to become monks at some point in their lives. Picture: EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/battle-of-wine-festival.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>People attend the traditional ‘Battle of Wine’ in the town of Haro, La Rioja, Spain, 29 June 2025. Around 10,000 people took part in Haro’s annual Battle of Wine, an event in which more than 40,000 liters of wine were thrown among participants. Picture: EPA/VILLAR LOPEZ<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airshow-air-picnic.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Aircrafts perform in the sky during the air picnic called ‘Odlotowe Suwalki Airshow 2025’ at the Suwalki airport, in Suwalki, Poland, 28 June 2025. Picture: EPA/Artur Reszko<p>MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 26 June 2025</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics gallery News Today photography pictures </p> 48 hours in pictures, 29 June 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 11938	《公民报》	2025-06-30 00:30:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194108	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is R380 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 29 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-results-Sunday-29-June-2025-e1751208857502.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Image: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen.</p>Daily Lotto results for 29 June 2025:<p>The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-29-June-1.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>How to play Daily Lotto in SA?If you are buying a ticket in-store:Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit to pay for tickets.Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.Confirm and pay for your entry.What time is the Daily Lotto draw?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.</p>Is there a winner every day?<p>Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.</p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Play Daily Lottosection to learn more.</p><p> </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Lotto Lotto Results </p> Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 29 June 2025	查看 2386	《公民报》	2025-06-30 02:30:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194107	有图 <p> Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was last seen at Middestad Mall in Bellville by his mother at about 1:26pm on Saturday. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/babies-stolen-dora-nginza-bay-hospital-gqeberha.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Police are appealing for information leading to the whereabouts of a nine-day-old baby who went missing with a person who was with his mother at a shopping mall in Cape Town.</p><p>Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was last seen at Middestad Mall in Bellville by his mother at about 1:26pm on Saturday.</p>Missing baby<p>Western Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the mother reportedly began feeling ill and went to the bathroom, leaving the baby in the care of the person accompanying her.</p><p>“When she returned, the person of interest and the baby were both gone.”</p><p>Swartbooi said the Bellville Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding the incident.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police probe double murder in Nyanga, Cape Town </p> </p> </p><p>He said a case of kidnapping had been opened.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>When he was last seen, baby Mogamat was wrapped in a blue blanket. He has brown eyes, a light complexion, black hair and weighs 2.1kg.</p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Missing-Baby.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>ALSO READ: Police rescue kidnapped man in Germiston, two arrested</p>Kidnapped man rescued<p>Meanwhile, the South African Police Service’s (Saps’) Anti-Kidnapping Task Team rescued a 30-year-old man and arrested two kidnappers during an operation east of Johannesburg.</p><p>The man was rescued in Germiston on Friday evening.</p><p> </p><p>Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the victim’s vehicle was found abandoned in Dawn Park.</p><p>“Further investigation revealed that the owner of the vehicle had been kidnapped and was being held against his will.</p><p>“Within 24 hours, intelligence directed the task team to an identified address in Germiston. With support from a tactical unit, the team entered the premises and successfully rescued the victim,” Van Wyk said.</p><p>ALSO READ:Kidnapped Gqeberhawoman Lindsay Knowlden reunited with family</p><p> </p>Arrests<p>Van Wyk added that two suspects were arrested at the scene, while others managed to flee during a shootout with police.</p><p>“The rescued victim confirmed he had been kidnapped on Thursday, 26 June 2025.”</p>Kamogelo Baukudi<p>On Friday, Saps made a major breakthrough and confirmed that the kidnapped 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi had been found alive.</p><p>The grade 11 pupil from Martie du Plessis Special Needs School was found alive early on Friday morning, six weeks after he went missing.</p><p> </p><p>Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said they were relieved that Baukudi had been found.</p><p>ALSO READ:Gauteng family pleads for safe return of their little daughter</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics baby Cape Town kidnapping mother newborn Police Western Cape </p> Police probe kidnapping of 9-day-old baby Cape Town mall	查看 3258	《公民报》	2025-06-30 10:42:57 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194106	有图 <p> Iran’s vulnerabilities have been exposed and its confidence has been shaken. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ramaphosa-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: GCIS</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Israel-Iran war lasted only 12 days but its consequences will reshape global politics for years. </p><p>One positive is that the battering taken by South Africa’s ally, Iran, could paradoxically greatly benefit this country, if President Cyril Ramaphosa had the wit and courage to seize the opportunity. </p>SA-Iran ties <p>The greatest impediment to a good relationship with the United States has been SA’s support of Iran. </p><p>It is hardly surprising, then, that SA’s increasing alignment with Iran’s “axis of resistance” and its self-appointed role as a spokesperson for the global south in siding with Russia and China against Western democracies, has caused the US steadily growing concern over the past dozen or so years.</p><p>This came to a head in February under the combative presidency of Donald Trump, who issued a punishing executive order against SA. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘It’s the president’s prerogative’: Nkabane responds as critics demand her axing </p> </p> </p><p>Despite these substantial economic costs caused by the order and Ramaphosa speaking fervently about the need to “reset” ties with the US, the government seems paralysed. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It boils down to the fact that foreign policy is not determined by pragmatism and national interest, but by ideology and party interest. </p><p>The foundation of SA’s post-1994 risky friendship with Iran stems from an anti-Western ideological outlook that the ANC has historically shared. </p><p>This has been amplified by a powerful Islamist clique within the department of international relations and cooperation that is strong enough within ANC party structures to dictate a harder line on Middle East matters than many in the Cabinet would choose. </p><p>ALSO READ: Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire</p><p> </p>Iran’s vulnerabilities have been exposed<p>The drubbing that Iran took in the 12-day war changes everything. Iran’s new precariousness as a functional state, its wavering status as a revolutionary beacon and its more circumscribed financial circumstances reduce Monday 10 30 June 2025 its usefulness to the ANC on all fronts.</p><p>Whether its nuclear programme has been destroyed or only set back months, Iran undoubtedly will have reduced capacity for mischief-making in the Middle East, while preoccupied with internal reconstruction. </p><p>Infrastructure has to be rebuilt, lost nuclear and military expertise replaced and weaponry stocks replenished, all while fretting whether the ayatollah’s government might be toppled in a popular uprising. </p><p>Iran’s vulnerabilities have been exposed and its confidence has been shaken. </p><p> </p><p>Israel effortlessly thwarted its much-hyped missile barrages, while the US demonstrated decisively that it would not sit idle while Tehran lashed out. </p><p>The loop of perpetual Middle East conflict has been broken, or at least dramatically reset. Iran’s terror proxies are isolated, vulnerable and on the back foot. </p><p>ALSO READ: Six Israelis detained for attacking soldiers in West Bank</p>Israel’s upper hand and mending ties <p>For the first time in decades, the strategic initiative lies firmly with Israel. </p><p> </p><p>Militarily, the Jewish state has never been stronger but it is being comprehensively bested on the battlefield of international public opinion over the conflict in Gaza. </p><p>With Iran down, for the moment, and Syria making noises, this is Israel’s best window yet to resolve the Palestinian question; to trade restraint for recognition and to convert tactical dominance into a durable regional peace through a revitalised and expanded Abraham Accords. </p><p>South Africa faces its own fork in the road. It can continue acting as a megaphone for radical Islam and a cheerleader for rogue states or it, too, can seize the moment. </p><p>Re-establishing ties with Israel, mending its fractured relationship with Washington and offering itself as a credible, post-ideological broker in the Middle East would not only serve the national interest, it would rescue a South African foreign policy now adrift in ANC moral incoherence, under Ramaphosa’s timorous captaincy.</p><p> </p><p>READ NEXT: Zelensky signs decree for Ukraine’s withdrawal from anti-landmine treaty</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa Iran Israel Opinion politics opinion </p> Cyril must seize opportunity	查看 4738	《公民报》	2025-06-30 11:00:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194105	有图 <p> It is good to see our top sportspeople have not got carried away. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wiaan-Mulder-Proteas.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Wiaan Mulder will bat at number three for the fourth time, come the first Test match against Zimbabwe. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>For sports fans, there is always some trepidation as new players start to filter in to replace the old stalwarts, especially in national teams. </p><p>It’s strange to see names you don’t know donning national colours and who have not yet proven themselves. </p><p>But after this weekend’s performances by the Springboks and the Proteas, rugby and cricket fans will be breathing a lot easier. </p><p>Our sports future is in good hands. Although the match against the Barbarians was not an official Test, Vincent Tshituka grabbed the opportunity to shine in his first game in a Springbok jersey, scoring two tries. </p><p>In the Proteas Test match against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, Lhuan-dre Pretorius became the youngest debutant to score a century for South Africa and youngest player in cricket history to score 150 and above in a Test innings. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tributes pour in for sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi </p> </p> </p><p>Corbin Bosch, whose first Test for the Proteas was only in December, also shone in Bulawayo with his maiden Test century. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is good to see our top sportspeople have not got carried away. </p><p>Bok man of the match in the 54-7 victory over the Barbarians, Cheslin Kolbe, honestly called it less than the Bok’s best. </p><p>This honesty and determination to do better augurs well for the future.</p><p>READ NEXT: Proteas firmly in control after day two of first Test against Zimbabwe</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Proteas cricket Sport Sport columnists Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> SA’s sports future in good hands	查看 2008	《公民报》	2025-06-30 11:30:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194104	有图 <p> Air Tanzania’s operations in South Africa remain unaffected, though Sacaa has not ruled out the possibility of future action. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/aviation.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Image used for illustration.Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The European Union (EU) blacklisted all airlines, cargo and passenger, certified by the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) this month.</p><p>The country’s flag carrier, Air Tanzania, and its cargo and charter peers are now banned from entering European airspace.</p>EU bans Tanzanian carriers from its airspace<p>The move was prompted by what the EU called “serious deficiencies” in Tanzania’s aviation oversight.</p><p>But civil aviation authorities in South Africa say they have no safety or compliance concerns about the Tanzanian airline operating into South Africa.</p><p>Presently, no Tanzanian carriers operate in the EU; however, national airline Air Tanzania had set its sights on long-haul operations, including flights to the UK, which are now scuppered.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Creecy steps in to resolve dispute over Acsa baggage screening services </p> </p> </p><p>The EU said TCAA has a lack of qualified personnel, ineffective regulatory supervision, and noncompliance with international safety standards a challenge locally.</p><p> </p><p> </p>No red flags for SA, says Sacaa<p>South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) spokesperson Naledi Shange said: “Airlines from Tanzania undergo our own rigorous technical assessments and ramp inspections before receiving foreign operator permits to operate in South African airspace.”</p><p>For now, Air Tanzania’s operations in South Africa remain unaffected. </p><p>The Sacaa has not ruled out the possibility of future action, but Shange said that any decisions will be based on its assessments, not the decisions of foreign regulators.</p><p>Even if an international body such as the EU or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US flags concerns, Sacaa conducts its own investigations and assessments before considering any bans or enforcement action.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Europe bakes in summer’s first heatwave as continent warms</p><p>“There is no blanket policy. If technical or safety concerns are identified, enforcement procedures are initiated, including grounding of the aircraft, if necessary,” Shange said.</p><p>“Each operator is assessed independently. We do not rely solely on the actions or findings of other authorities.”</p><p>Thus far, she said, there have been no bans on international operators in South African airspace, only corrective action.</p><p> </p><p>“As part of our surveillance programme, we do conduct planned and ad hoc inspections of foreign operators.</p><p>“If issues are identified, we act. In most cases, these are addressed before the aircraft departs,” she said.</p><p>That said, recently, South African airlines stood to forfeit access to US and EU airspace after the country failed to meet a key international aviation obligation and ensure the establishment of an independent body to investigate aircraft accidents.</p><p>ALSO READ: SA expresses sadness, offers condolences to India after Air India crash [VIDEO]</p><p> </p>SA’s aviation credibility under spotlight too<p>Under Annexe 13 of the Chicago Convention, which sets global aviation safety standards, accident investigations must be independent and impartial.</p><p>At present, they’re handled by the Civil Aviation Authority, an entity housed under the Department of Transport, which does not meet the required level of independence.</p><p>The department has since confirmed it will table a draft policy before Cabinet in a bid to avoid a serious safety finding, which could see local carriers grounded from some of the world’s most important air corridors.</p><p>When it comes to safety standards, Shange said robust international oversight and a strong performance record of the Sacaa.</p><p> </p><p>“Sacaa participates in the [International Civil Aviation Organisation] universal safety oversight audit programme – continuous monitoring approach, which evaluates global aviation safety compliance,” she said.</p><p>“In 2022, South Africa achieved a final safety oversight score of 91.38%, placing the country among the top 20 globally.”</p><p>The FAA also reaffirmed South Africa’s category 1 status, the highest accolade possible, under its international aviation safety assessment programme in the same year.</p><p>NOW READ: SANDF budget constraints: SAAF needs R414 million to refurbish Ramaphosa’s presidential jet</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics airline aviation European Union (EU) South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) </p> Tanzania Airlines blacklisted by EU, but safe in South African skies – Sacaa \| The Citizen	查看 4845	《公民报》	2025-06-30 12:00:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194103	有图 <p> ActionSA responds to criticism over the Joburg council vote, explaining why it abstained from the DA’s motion of no confidence in Dada Morero. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dada-morero-1200x801-copy.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>City of Johannesburg mayor, Dada Moreo.Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The editorial, published in The Citizen last Thursday, under the headline “Blame ActionSA for Dada Morero staying” regarding the motion of no confidence in the Johannesburg council, contains basic numerical inaccuracies that demonstrate a lack of understanding of the make-up of the council.</p><p>For starters, the council is made up of 270 councillors, with at least 136 required for a vote to pass. ActionSA had 43 votes and the DA 70.</p><p>Had ActionSA voted with the DA, it would have translated to a combined tally of 113 votes – way too few votes to pass the motion.</p><p>In blaming ActionSA, the editorial deliberately fails to mention this numerical fact.</p><p>The editor correctly points out numerous failures by the mayor, all of which have already been raised by ActionSA in council, the Gauteng provincial legislature and parliament.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Business Leadership CEO expresses worry about recent GNU tensions </p> </p> </p>‘No party hold majority’<p>If so, why didn’t we support the DA’s motion then, you may ask?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In a coalition administration, where no party holds a majority, consultations to reach consensus are a cornerstone for responsible, successful governance, as demonstrated in the City of Tshwane.</p><p>As has become the norm, the DA never consulted ActionSA or other parties – except the African Christian Democratic Party and Freedom Front Plus, which have three and four councillors respectively – to garner support, nor articulated their plan for the city should their motion succeed.</p><p>ALSO READ:Blame ActionSA for Dada Morero staying</p>Stability over political theatre<p>The City of Joburg has had no less than six mayoral changes since 2021, which has disrupted service delivery.</p><p> </p><p>While Morero’s failures are glaring, collapsing one government without a credible alternative in place is reckless and not in the best interest of residents.</p><p>Our decision to abstain was based on principle; to neither defend a failing mayor nor support a frivolous motion for political grandstanding masquerading as a motion to stabilise the city.</p><p>It was a decision to neither defend failure nor support chaos.</p><p>On the eve of the motion, ActionSA received credible information that the DA and Al Jama-ah had struck a deal to restore Kabelo Gwamanda as mayor if the motion succeeded.</p><p> </p><p>This is the same Gwamanda the DA accused of fraud and laid criminal charges against.</p><p>Such conduct exposes the motion as a self-serving tactic, not a plan for better governance.</p><p>ALSO READ:Is the GNU about to collapse? DA to brief media on way forward</p>‘Our focus is 2026’<p>With the possibility of further political instability in the city, ActionSA prioritised the need for effective governance and stability over political opportunism.</p><p> </p><p>We prioritised service delivery for residents over party political gimmicks.</p><p>ActionSA remains committed to building a credible, stable and ethical alternative government in Johannesburg.</p><p>Our focus is on service delivery, not political games.</p><p>We are building our structures, engaging communities and preparing for 2026, where voters can finally change the makeup of the council and end the dysfunction and instability caused by the ANC and the DA over the years.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ:Leaving GNU would cause ‘coalition of chaos’, says Steenhuisen as DA escalates pressure</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics ActionSA City of Johannesburg (COJ) Government of national unity (GNU) politics opinion </p> DA’s motion against mayor a self-serving tactic \| The Citizen	查看 4037	《公民报》	2025-06-30 12:15:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194102	有图 <p> Another South African, Thriston Lawrence, is also smiling all the way to the bank. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Potgieter-PGA-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>SA’s Aldrich Potgieter poses with the trophy after winning the Rocket Classic 2025 at Detroit Golf Club on Sunday. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>South African golfer Aldrich Potgieter has become the country’s youngest winner on the US PGA Tour after the 20-year-old captured the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club on Sunday. </p><p>Potgieter won a thrilling three-man playoff, that lasted more than an hour, against Chris Kirk and Max Greyserman after all three men finished the 72 holes on a score of 22-under-par. It required five additional holes for the winner to be determined.</p><p>It was Potgieter’s first win on the tour after just 20 starts. </p><p>The victory for the South African earned him $1,728,000 — in Rand terms R30,7 million.</p>‘Tough day’<p>Potgieter also finished tied sixth at the previous week’s Charles Schwab Challenge.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama arrested for R93m Transnet corruption </p> </p> </p><p>“Finally got one to the hole and saw the ball roll end over end and just knew it was going to go in,” Potgieter told AFP after missing winning putts on two prior extra holes in the playoff.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I’m just happy to walk away as a winner.”</p><p>Atter spending much of the first three days atop the leaderboard Potgieter struggled in the early stages on Sunday and he made two bogeys in the first five holes. However, he battled back with birdies on three of the last six holes and made a five-foot par putt at 18 to make the playoff.</p><p>“It was definitely a tough day,” Potgieter said. “The start didn’t go my way. I struggled to make putts, left a lot short.</p><p>“Big thanks to my family and friends, coaches and everyone who has been involved to get me to this point,” Potgieter said, noting his family’s sacrifice for his career.</p><p> </p><p>“We had to give up a lot, moving to Australia, moving back. Emigrating is definitely not the easiest thing. Coming alone at the start of my career to the States and giving it a grind … having my dad here has helped so much.”</p><p>Another South African golfer, Thriston Lawrence, also enjoyed a good few days at the Detroit club, finishing in a tie for eighth on 19-under-par and banking $261,600 — in Rand terms R4,65 million.</p><p>Final leaderboard and all the payouts</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice Golf </p> Big pay day! SA's Aldrich Potgieter wins first PGA Tour title \| The Citizen	查看 2779	《公民报》	2025-06-30 12:24:45 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194101	有图 <p> The Springboks still have plenty to work on after their hammering of the Baabaas, and heading into the incoming series against Italy and Georgia. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rassie-and-Felix-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and assistant coach Felix Jones have plenty to work on with the team despite their thumping win over the Barbarians.Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that his team wouldn’t be getting carried away after their 54-7 rout of the Barbarians in their season opener over the past weekend and that they still have plenty to work on heading into the rest of their 2025 campaign.</p><p>The Boks produced a strong showing first up to blow away the famed invitational team in poor weather conditions in Cape Town, but it wasn’t a ruthless display, with them making a number of mistakes over the match.</p><p>But Erasmus admitted it was a satisfactory result to start the season, with various players getting useful game time under their belts, while a few newcomers and inexperienced players got an important run for the national side.</p><p>“I am happy about the win, but there are lots for us to work on. To keep them only to seven points and us getting to the score we did, we are happy with that,” said Erasmus.</p><p>“Some guys got a hit-out today who haven’t played for a while. Other guys do not have a lot of caps, so we are glad we came through it.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Italy will be a proper test for the Boks, says scrum boss Daan Human </p> </p> </p><p>“For the Barbarians, this was probably the worst conditions to play in. We had to keep some structure, so overall it was satisfying, and now the Test matches start.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>Incoming series<p>The Boks now look ahead to their three match incoming series, two games against Italy in Pretoria and Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) over the next two weeks, followed by a one-off Test against Georgia, before they break for a few weeks ahead of the Rugby Championship.</p><p>Erasmus believes that playing in better weather conditions would see an improvement in their attacking game, which is what they will be working on over the next three weeks.</p><p>“We won’t get carried away with a game like this (against the Baabaas). We know it’s a festival game and we are playing at home against a team that only practiced a few times together,” explained Erasmus.</p><p>“Italy gave Namibia 70 points today (Saturday). I know Namibia is not a first-tier nation, but we know that Italy have improved greatly. There are obviously certain things we can improve. We want to get better and that will be the focus of the next two matches, while the one against Georgia will also be a grind.</p><p> </p><p>“If the weather was dry, we might have capitalised and executed on the line-breaks we had better than we did.</p><p>“We maybe (overplayed) a bit in the first half, but we chatted about that at halftime and we toned it down a bit in the second half. It was a good experience playing in this (wet) weather and we will use that experience if we get it again.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rassie Erasmus sa rugby Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> ‘We have plenty to work on,' says Rassie after Baabaas rout	查看 3358	《公民报》	2025-06-30 12:29:32 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194100	有图 <p> Write your will. Do it today. Then put it in a folder labelled “When I Die” and leave it readily accessible. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Will-planning.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Image: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>There are some things that should not be put off until tomorrow. One of the these is writing a will. Seriously. </p><p>Even if you think you have nothing to settle, even if your standard joke is that you haven’t decided who to leave your debt to, write a will, please. </p><p>I say this because a friend of ours died too young the other week, suddenly gone after a very short, brutal illness which proved to be all the things it was ever going to be: horrible, tragic, devastating for his wife, children, parents, siblings, and friends. </p>Running out of time <p>Then came the double whammy: he wasn’t married to the person we thought of as his wife and he had left no will. </p><p>He was a great guy with a heart of gold, but if you want your loved ones to remember you by shouting obscenities at the heavens, then he is your pinup guy, too. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Family demands answers in rugby tragedy </p> </p> </p><p>Left behind, trying to hold their home and family together, his partner of decades is necessarily devastated, but also unnecessarily ashamed and angry, so terribly angry, because it’s not like they had never heard of this very issue – as she said, “stupid men ducking out on stupid women without a will or an I do” – because it happens far too often and is overwhelmingly awful when it does. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They saw a lawyer once and drafted something, but nothing was ever decided, nothing was ever signed. </p><p>Instead they went away to think about it and life was busy and the years ticked by and they had all the time in the world… Until they didn’t. </p>Write your will today<p>So jot something down on paper now – “I hereby bequeath my estate” is a good start – date it, sign it, and get two people to witness it. </p><p>Do it even if you’re planning on getting a lawyer to write something more elaborate. </p><p> </p><p>There are draft wills online; there are lawyers, banks and insurance companies that will help for free.</p><p>Write your will. Do it today. Then put it in a folder labelled “When I Die” and leave it readily accessible. </p><p>You can add other documents and change it later; you can refine it until you die. And you will die. </p><p>Do it so that your legacy isn’t heartache. Do it as soon as possible because where there’s a will, there’s a way forwards.</p><p> </p><p>READ NEXT: Can you afford to die? Here’s why it’s important to have a will</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics death Opinion will </p> With a will there is a way	查看 2827	《公民报》	2025-06-30 12:30:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194099	有图 <p> Mbalula said the DA cannot hold government to ransom. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fikile-Mbalula-ANC-3-1-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has dared the DA to “pack its bags” and leave the government of national unity (GNU), as President Cyril Ramaphosa remains resolute in not reneging on his decision to fire Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield.</p><p>Whitfield was axed after he made an unsanctioned trip to the United States.</p><p>Mbalula made the remarks at the OR Tambo regional elective conference in the Eastern Cape on Sunday.</p>DA ultimatums<p>He was responding to the DA’s latest threats of withdrawing from the National Dialogue and resolving to vote against departmental budgets for what it termed “corrupt ANC ministers.”</p><p>DA leader John Steenhuisen announced the move on Saturday, warning that leaving the GNU would create a “coalition of chaos”, signalling the party’s growing frustration with Ramaphosa’s leadership.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘It’s the president’s prerogative’: Nkabane responds as critics demand her axing </p> </p> </p>‘Bad behaviour’<p>However, Mbalula said if the DA exits the GNU, they would encounter other parties willing to join the GNU.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The president is dealing with bad behaviour in his Cabinet. John Steenhuisen called that press briefing, thinking we would reconsider, but the president is not going to change his mind. That guy [Whitfield] must pack his bags and go because he was exceptionally disrespectful.</p><p>“Now he [Steenhuisen] is saying they won’t participate in the National Dialogue, the dialogue doesn’t depend on the DA, it belongs to South Africans,” Mbalula said.</p>WATCH: Fikile Mbalula speaking about the DA’s threats <p>[WATCH] If they propose a motion of no confidence on the President then it will mean they are out of the GNU. #ANC7thRegionalConference#ANCRenewal#ThePeoplesMovement pic.twitter.com/F0rpNE7X6k</p>— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL \| Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) June 29, 2025 <p>ALSO READ:‘Greatest political mistake’: Steenhuisen says Ramaphosa firing Whitfield was a ‘calculated assault’</p><p> </p>‘Pack their bags’<p>Mbalula said the DA was free to leave the GNU if it wanted, adding that the party’s behaviour was precisely why the ANC opted for a GNU and not a grand coalition.</p><p>“They can pack their bags if that is what they want. The door is wide open, and as they leave, they will bump into other parties waiting to join the GNU.</p><p>“The government would have long collapsed, but now, even if the DA leaves, the government won’t collapse because other parties are knocking on the door,” Mbalula said.</p>Motion of no confidence<p>Mbalula said that if the DA proposes a motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa, then it will mean they are out of the GNU.</p><p> </p><p>“We are behind the president, and at the same time, we are not moved by any threat, including ultimatums. Government is not run by ultimatums. If you respect each other, you must learn to speak properly through us, not through ultimatums.</p><p>ALSO READ: The DA can walk away from GNU, says Mbalula</p><p>“You can’t give an ultimatum to a person whom you serve in his executive, they have a choice if they think that this government of national unity doesn’t serve them well. They have a choice to leave. So they have a choice to stay, and we also have a choice to work with everyone for the interest of the people of South Africa,” Mbalula said.</p>Holding government to ransom<p>Mbalula said the DA cannot hold the government to ransom.</p><p> </p><p>“It is not good for the economy that the DA want to hold the government to ransom. At times, when there is a difference, they threaten to walk away; it’s blackmail. You can’t run a relationship on the basis of blackmail, and you need to respect your partner,” Mbalula said.</p><p>“Here we are not being respected. Every time there is a point of difference, they threaten to go. There will be differences in this government of national unity, because we did not come here as like-minded political parties. Those things that unite us outweigh those that divide us.</p><p>“So it cannot be that once we differ on a single issue, including the removal of a deputy minister of an opposition in the GNU, then that party threatens to walk away and threatens with a motion of no confidence. Government is not run in that way,” said Mbalula.</p><p>Mbalula has urged members of the GNU to set aside their political differences and stand together as one united front.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:WATCH: ANC to decide on future of GNU on Monday, says Mashatile</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa Democratic Alliance (DA) Editor’s Choice Fikile Mbalula Government of national unity (GNU) </p> Mbalula dares DA to 'pack its bags' and leave the GNU if it wants	查看 5130	《公民报》	2025-06-30 12:30:17 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194098	有图 <p> The DA chose to stay within the tent of the GNU, mainly because it is much closer to the action </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GNU-squabbles.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa smiles as Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (C) shakes hands with Deputy President Paul Mashatile (R) at the swearing in of ministers, on 3 July 2024, in Cape Town. Picture: RODGER BOSCH / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>There are many – including their own supporters – who would have wondered what the DA was thinking in the grandstanding ultimatum given to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, that he should sack those ministers accused of wrongdoing. </p><p>When party leader John Steenhuisen made the threats in the National Assembly, some wondered if the DA had reached the end of its tether at the firing of deputy minister Andrew Whitfield and whether it would pull out of the government of national unity (GNU). </p><p>In the end, it was all a damp squib as the only serious action the DA decided to take was to withdraw from the upcoming National Dialogue. </p><p>Was there ever a real prospect of bringing down the GNU? Or was it just a piece of stage-managed drama used to score points off its supposed GNU partner, the ANC? </p><p>Certainly, it looks more like the latter… Yet, Steenhuisen did manage to make some telling points – points which even those who have no time for the DA would have to admit cut to the essence of what is wrong with our governance. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama arrested for R93m Transnet corruption </p> </p> </p><p>Whitfield did break the rules by going to Washington without the permission of Ramaphosa – but while he got his marching orders, Steenhuisen pointed to three other Cabinet members with even worse alleged indiscretions hanging over their heads who still have their jobs. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>That is, in essence, everything wrong with SA today – there is no accountability or consequences for any form or criminality or incompetence if you are an ANC cadre. </p><p>In the end, the DA chose to stay within the tent of the GNU, mainly because it is much closer to the action – and the malfeasance – of government. </p><p>Whether you like the DA or not, someone has got to keep an eye on the ANC because it certainly cannot police itself.</p><p>READ NEXT: Leaving GNU would cause ‘coalition of chaos’, says Steenhuisen as DA escalates pressure</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa Democratic Alliance (DA) Editor’s Choice Government of national unity (GNU) John Steenhuisen </p> DA has got to keep an eye on ANC	查看 2857	《公民报》	2025-06-30 13:00:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194097	有图 <p> The gantries of the controversial Gauteng freeway improvement project (e-toll) gantries were disconnected in April 2024. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/E-TOLLS.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Outa – the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse – hold a protest against e-tolls on the N1 highway in Johannesburg, 26 October 2018. Picture: Tracy Lee Stark</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile says that R3.8 billion was paid towards the e-toll debt last year, and an additional R5.4 billion will be paid on Monday.</p><p>Maile briefed the media on Sunday about the substantial e-toll debt incurred when tolling was scrapped.</p>E-tolls scrapped<p>The gantries of the controversial Gauteng freeway improvement project (e-toll) gantries were disconnected in April 2024, after the National Treasury agreed to cover 70% of the debt, while the province took responsibility for the remaining 30%.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sanral reports nearly R29bn in expected credit losses from toll debtors</p><p>The total debt owed by the Gauteng government amounted to R15.9 billion, including accrued interest.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Less than 25% of Gauteng police stations have dedicated toilets for GBV victims </p> </p> </p>Second payment<p>Maile said that on 30 September 2024, the Gauteng Provincial Government made the first instalment, amounting to R3.8 billion.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He said this instalment consisted of R3.2 billion historical debt and the maintenance portion of R546 million.</p><p>“Today, we wish to announce that tomorrow, the 30th of June 2025, the Gauteng Provincial Government will honour the province’s obligation by paying the second instalment towards the e-tolls debt as disclosed in the 2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).</p><p>“The amount due on the 30th of June 2025, based on the Memorandum of Agreement, is R3.377 billion in terms of historical debt. This is the amount that we will be paying to the National Treasury tomorrow as a second instalment as part of our 30 percent contribution,” Maile said.</p>WATCH: Lebogang Maile speaking about the E-Toll debt <p>[WATCH] Gauteng MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile says an amount of R5.76 billion will be paid tomorrow for the e-toll debt and towards SANRAL freeway upgrades. pic.twitter.com/NC8AmyC64T</p><p> </p>— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) June 29, 2025 Road maintenance<p>Maile added that over R2 billion will also be channelled towards road maintenance and over R3 billion for the actual debt.</p><p>“With regards to the financing of Sanral’s Gauteng freeway projects, the current outstanding amount is R3.559 billion.</p><p>ALSO READ:Gauteng pays first R3bn of whopping R12.9bn debt</p><p>“In addition to the e-toll payment, tomorrow, the Gauteng Provincial Government will also transfer an amount of R2.099 billion as part of the contribution towards the backlog of rehabilitation to restore the GFIP 1 freeways to an acceptable condition before Sanral resumes its obligations for all future maintenance funded by the national fiscus,” Maile said.</p><p> </p>Money better used<p>Maile said Gauteng could have used that money to build additional schools, hospitals and roads and added that if the province was not paying this R5.4 billion, it could, for example, be announcing that it is “giving R2 billion to deal with all the potholes, R1 billion to deal with the robots”.</p><p>“The repayment does have an impact on service delivery because it means we have limited resources”.</p>Fiscal environment<p>The MEC said the provincial government is implementing various measures and reforms to ensure the sustainability of our fiscal environment.</p><p>These include active debt management strategies, spending restraint, improving compliance with rules and regulations in supply chain management, as well as revenue enhancement.</p><p> </p><p>“Our Revenue Enhancement Strategy is already been actualised. Provincial departments are implementing various strategies to enhance revenue collection, anchored on a strategy that is underpinned by the following five principles:</p>Accelerating the completion of interventions that have already started.Optimising the existing revenue sources.Enhancing revenue collection processes and systems to increase efficiency, cost effectiveness, and eliminate leakages.Identifying potential new revenue sources that have not been explored.The use of alternative funding and implementation models to achieve more value.Maintenance<p>In terms of the MoA, Maile said Sanral cannot use the funds it receives from the province for any purpose other than the nine projects that are financed by the province.</p><p>He said the R4.1 billion will be used for the following maintenance, upgrades and capacity expansion projects on 185 kilometres on the N1, N3, N12, N14 and R21:</p>14th Avenue to BuccleuchGolden Highway to 14 th AvenueBuccleuch to BrakfonteinBrakfontein to ScientiaHeidelberg Rd to GeldenhuysGeldenhuys to BuccleuchUncle Charlies to ElandsGillooly’s to Tom JonesOlifantsfontein to Hans Strydom<p>“These freeways are vital for facilitating efficient transportation and supporting economic activity by providing high-speed, controlled-access routes for vehicles in the broader Gauteng City Region,” Maile said</p><p> </p>Sanral<p>In addition to settling this debt, the Gauteng Provincial Government has also made a commitment to contribute towards the rehabilitation of nine projects that Sanral is undertaking.</p><p>“These projects, part of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project I (GFIP I) are aimed at the amelioration of the Gauteng freeway network, and will cost the provincial government a total of R4.1 billion,” Maile said.</p><p>ALSO READ:‘R6 billion in the red’; Gauteng could face bankruptcy by 2025 amid e-tolls debt</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics debt e-tolls Gauteng Lebogang Maile Maintenance National Treasury South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) </p> Gauteng pays R5.44 billion e-toll debt amid budget constraints	查看 6080	《公民报》	2025-06-30 13:06:14 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194096	有图 <p> Steenhuisen said the ANC had failed to honour the statement of intent setting up the GNU and “they continue to protect corruption”. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/John-Steenhuisen-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen.Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The DA will stay in the government of national unity (GNU) to “course correct” the ANC.</p><p>This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa fired DA deputy trade, industry and competition minister Andrew Whitfield.</p><p>DA leader John Steenhuisen claims, “he started to ask questions around the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) board and the transformation fund”.</p><p>“If the ANC fails to course-correct, the FedEx (DA’s federal executive) will seriously consider exercising our constitutional prerogative by tabling a motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa,” the party said.</p><p>“The ANC has become increasingly uncomfortable with the DA representatives in the GNU because they are uncovering corruption and maladministration,” the DA leader said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Where does Johannesburg’s air quality rank among global polluters? </p> </p> </p><p>One of them, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, described his department as a site of “frenzied and rampant corruption and mismanagement”.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Macpherson added that the DA had “uncovered deeply entrenched patterns of mismanagement, lack of accountability, patronage networks and corruption”.</p>Party to honour mandate despite tensions<p>Steenhuisen told The Citizen the decision to remain part of the GNU had been taken to honour the party’s promise to voters in the election last year to “put the country on a new path”.</p><p>“We love our country, and we work against tremendous odds every day to act in the best interests of all South Africans.”</p><p>He said the ANC had failed to honour the statement of intent setting up the GNU and “they continue to protect corruption”.</p><p> </p><p>If, in the course of the DA being a watchdog, “the ANC wants to kick the DA out for fighting corruption, so be it”, Steenhuisen said.</p><p>The DA would vote against the budgets for the departments of those ministers who had allegations hanging over their heads.</p><p>These were earlier cited by Steenhuisen as being Thembi Simelane, Nobuhle Nkabane and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo.</p><p>ALSO READ:Is the GNU about to collapse? DA to brief media on way forward</p><p> </p>Mixed reaction from experts<p>The DA’s decision has drawn mixed reactions from political experts.</p><p>The FW de Klerk Foundation said: “The DA’s plan to withdraw from the National Dialogue makes no sense. What does the National Dialogue have to do with the dismissal of Whitfield?</p><p>“The DA has the advantage of the moral high ground and has the public’s support. Therefore, it is unfortunate that the DA is now walking away from a process that is desperately needed to empower the country’s residents to gain control over their future,” it said.</p><p>Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast said the removal of Whitfield had nothing to do with him visiting the United States earlier this year without Ramaphosa’s permission.</p><p> </p><p>“Ramaphosa has some reasons known to him, but I don’t think it is connected to the US visit.”</p><p>ALSO READ:DA anniversary: Can a ‘white party’ govern SA again?</p><p>The withdrawal from the National Dialogue was irrelevant because “we know the DA has always not been interested in discussing the national problem, especially poverty, unemployment and other related issues troubling black people.”</p><p>“The GNU was in trouble, but none of the parties would walk away because the GNU was the idea of those funding the parties,” he said.</p><p> </p><p>Analyst Goodenough Mashego said the DA’s threat of pulling out of the National Dialogue was just sulking because the dialogue is not even a political platform.</p><p>“The dialogue was intended to be a civil society mobilisation whereby South Africans have a conversation,” Mashego said.</p><p>Political analyst André Duvenhage believed firing Whitefield was not only inconsistent, as there were a lot of errors on the side of the president.</p><p>“Ramaphosa acted in the interest of the ANC, rather than the interest of the GNU,” he said.</p><p>NOW READ:Leaving GNU would cause ‘coalition of chaos’, says Steenhuisen as DA escalates pressure</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Democratic Alliance (DA) Editor’s Choice John Steenhuisen politics </p> DA vows to stay in GNU to ‘fight corruption’, threatens motion against Ramaphosa \| The Citizen	查看 4691	《公民报》	2025-06-30 13:15:00 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194095	有图 <p> Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s relentless attacking threat despite the ebbs and flows of their 4-2 Club... </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/VIncent-Kompany-Bayern-Munich-Flamengo-Fifa-Club-World-Cup-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany led his team in to the Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. Picture PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s relentless attacking threat despite the ebbs and flows of their 4-2 Club World Cup win over Flamengo On Sunday.</p><p>The German side led 2-0 and again had a two-goal advantage at 3-1 but on both occasions the Brazilian club found a way to keep the contest alive.</p>Kompany – ‘We always stayed dangerous<p>While pleased with that resilience from his team, former Manchester City captain Kompany was particularly impressed with the way his team never drifted out of the game.</p><p>“I think the key part of the game for me, which always remains a key part of the game, is we always stayed dangerous,” he told reporters.</p><p>“It didn’t matter if we were defending or if we had the ball. I think if we had the ball we were always dangerous. But even when we defended, then on the counter in the moments we looked like a team that could score at any time,” he added.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Modise highlights short turnaround facing Sundowns </p> </p> </p><p>“I thought we stayed calm and then we scored the goals at the right time just to take the pressure off a little bit. Playing against these teams, the fans are a big part of the game. The Boca game is very similar. They feel like away games for us. And we have to adapt and find a way to win,” he said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Kompany said that ability to regain control of a game when an opponent is building momentum, is an element of the game that is tough to teach.</p>– ‘Better players’ –<p>“It’s the hardest thing to coach, it really is. I’ve been a player myself. In these moments you take responsibility. It doesn’t matter how good your coach is, it doesn’t matter anything, you have to.</p><p>“And the main thing is you have to stay calm. It’s something that the players did, it’s the experience as well, but it’s also something we talk about.</p><p>“We can’t lose the game in five minutes because we had a bad period or because we considered it was a silly penalty.”</p><p> </p><p>Flamengo coach Filipe Luis agreed that his team were given no respite by Bayern.</p><p>“The pressure they put on you is immense. They come at you with eight, 10 players. They deserved to win,” he said.</p><p>“Our plan did work and we were able to apply pressure and create goal scoring opportunities but they were better than us, we’re playing against the football elite,” he said.</p><p>Asked again about the quality gap between South American clubs and the top European sides, Luis noted that the economic realities around the transfer of players was a big element.</p><p> </p><p>“If Vinicius Jr had not left for Real Madrid, we would have the best player in the world. They (South American players) want to be in the elite and that’s where they are. Had we won today and the tournament, it would not change the reality – they’re high quality teams,” he said.</p><p>“We have many Brazilian players in our teams but they (the European teams) have the best ones. They have better players, that’s a fact.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics FC Bayern Munich (Bayern) Fifa Club World Cup </p> Kompany praises Bayern's constant threat	查看 3655	《公民报》	2025-06-30 14:10:04 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194094	有图 <p> The maintenance work will take place on the bulk supplier’s Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes systems. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Water-outage-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Johannesburg Water has reminded residents of a 50-hour maintenance schedule, which is expected to impact some of its water systems.</p><p>The maintenance work will take place on the bulk suppliers, Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes systems, from 30 June to 2 July 2025.</p>Water<p>“Residents may experience poor pressure to no water during the maintenance period. However, arrangements will be made for an alternative supply to affected areas.</p><p>“Residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance. Once the maintenance is completed, it will take several days for the systems to fully recover and for normal supply to return,” Joburg Water said.</p><p>The utility said it will provide further updates on the progress of the maintenance.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Water projects worth R50bn to be constructed in Limpopo while progress on older projects stalls </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: 21-day water disruptions in Joburg from next week</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The maintenance willbe conducted as follows:</p>Eikenhof<p>The work involves the repair of a pipe leak at Zuikerbosch Plant from 5am on Monday. It will take 48 hours to complete the work.</p><p>Affected areas include</p>Commando System (Hursthill, Brixton and Crosby)Lenasia Systems, Randburg/ Roodepoort SystemsSoweto Systems, Crown Gardens ResEagles Nest Res, and Aeroton Res<p>“Pumping will be reduced to 50% for the duration of the 48-hour maintenance.”</p><p> </p>Zwartkopjes<p>The work involves valves replacements at Zwartkopjes Station from 5am on Monday. It will take 50 hours to complete the work.</p><p>Affected areas include</p>Crown Gardens, EaglesNest Res, Parktown, Berea, Forrest Hill, Alan ManorNaturena, and Hector Norris Pump Station<p>“No pumping for the duration of the maintenance work.”</p>Recovery<p>Joburg Water said residents should take note that it may take several days for the water system to fully recover and for normal supply to return once the maintenance is completed.</p><p> </p><p>Last week, City Power and Joburg Water officials cut illegal water and electricity connections at a Houghton property where 90 undocumented foreign nationals were found living in squalid and unsafe conditions.</p><p>The disconnections came after the City of Johannesburg’s public safety department and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) raided the property at 8 Tenth Avenue, Houghton, on Wednesday.</p><p>ALSO READ: Taps to run dry again: Joburg residents warned to brace for water throttling</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City of Johannesburg (COJ) Joburg/Johannesburg Water water water and sanitation water cuts Water Outage </p> Joburg residents brace for planned 50-hour water mainenance	查看 3012	《公民报》	2025-06-30 14:18:22 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194093	有图 <p> Win 1 of 5 Heineken 0.0 hampers including DOUBLE tickets for the F1 Movie at any IMAX cinema PLUS snacks for two, valued at R1 000 each! </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1200x800.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Heineken® 0.0 takes pole position at the F1® movie premiere</p><p>South Africa, 27 June 2025: The South African premiere of F1® THE MOVIE was more than just an opulent ‘green’ carpet meets racetrack moment. With Heineken® 0.0 at the heart of it all, the night brought together friends, fans, and familiar faces to show that you don’t need alcohol to enjoy the moment — just good company, great storytelling, and a drink that keeps you in the driver’s seat.</p><p>From track to theatre, Heineken® 0.0 took centre stage at the IMAX Mall of Africa, blending seamlessly into the thrill of Formula 1® and the sophistication of film — all while reinforcing a modern, inclusive message: there are zero reasons needed to choose moderation.</p><p>Hosted by celebrity F1 fan and radio host, Anele Mdoda, the theatre was packed with South African movers and shakers, including the likes of Girlie Lukhele, Khuli Chana, Bonko and Lesego khoza, Zakes Bantwini, Karabo Didiand so many more.</p><p>“As a brand, we’ve always believed culture has the power to shape behaviour. Tonight’s premiere is proof of that,” said Warrick Wyngaard, Marketing Communication Manager for Heineken® South Africa. “This filmbrings together emotion, adrenaline, and culture. The same ingredients make Heineken® 0.0 such a natural fit. We’re leading the conversation around moderation in a way that feels aspirational, modern, and completely in step with how people are choosing to live and socialise today.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> OPINION: The absence of DRS technology in Zimbabwe is unacceptable </p> </p> </p><p>Heineken® 0.0 was announced as an official global partner of Apple Original Films’ F1® THE MOVIE, a collaboration brought to life with a new campaign directed by the movie’s director/producer himself, Joseph Kosinski, and which features the film’s stars, Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Heineken® 0.0 features directly in the film, reinforcing its natural place in the world of Formula 1® – a world the brand has been in partnership with since 2016.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>With F1® THE MOVIE set to hit cinemas nationwide on 27th June, Wyngaard says that Heineken® 0.0 is leading the conversation about shifting drinking norms, featuring in cultural spaces where audiences are already reconsidering how they socialise.</p><p>“Lifestyles are changing and drinking habits are too. More people are choosing low and no-alcohol options for a night, for a lifestyle shift, or just because. We’re adapting to give people the freedom to choose what suits them best,’ continues Wyngaard.</p><p>For Wyngaard the premiere wasn’t just a first look at F1® THE MOVIE, it was a bold expression of where culture is headed. “It was a proud moment to be there as Heineken® 0.0, and to have the backing from the global brand team as well as many local celebs and media personalities. This really showcased the incredible transformation in societal views we are witnessing.”</p><p>From racing fans to film lovers, guests left not only excited for the nationwide release but inspired to embrace moderation and celebrate life’s moments with confidence, intention, and a cold Heineken® 0.0 in hand. Get into the driver’s seat and catch F1® THE MOVIE in theatres today. Join the movement and share your story with #NowYouCan #EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.</p><p> </p><p>Most recent information is available on HEINEKEN’s website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow us on Twitter via @HEINEKENCorp.</p><p><mark>Heineken® supports responsible drinking. Alcohol Not for Persons under the age of 18 years.</mark></p><p>The competition closes Sunday, 27 JULY 2025 at midnight.</p><p>The competition will run online only.</p><p> </p>Delivery includedPrizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash<p>Ts&Cs apply. This competition is only open to individuals who are <mark>18 years of age or older. </mark>By entering the competition, you acceptThe Citizen’sstandard terms and conditions.</p><p><mark>CLICK TO ENTER</mark></p> </p> WIN: 1 of 5 Heineken® 0.0 F1 Movie hampers up for grabs! Valued at R5 000! \| The Citizen	查看 4413	《公民报》	2025-06-30 14:32:56 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194092	有图 <p> Red Bull KTM man admits his lap times was way too slow at the Dutch MotoGP. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/brad-binder-redl-bull-ktm-assen-2025-reaction.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Brad Binder is not content with merely finishing MotoGP races. Picture: Red Bull KTM </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Red Bull KTM rider Brad Binder must feel confident in auditioning for the sequel to the Hollywood movie Need for Speed.</p><p>The Red Bull KTM rider’s 11th place in the main race of the Grand Prix of the Netherlands was a decent result after his struggles throughout the weekend, but mediocre by his own high standard nonetheless. He was the first admit he needs to find some extra speed after all three the other KTM riders finished ahead of him at the Assen TT Circuit.</p><p>“We need to go home and analyse where I was losing the time. In general, it is nothing too serious we just need a bit more speed,” Binder told the KTM website.</p>Brad Binder’s lap times ‘too slow’<p>After regaining some confidence with a solid ninth place finish during the previous round at Mugello, Binder’s weekend at Assen got off to a poor start. He could only qualify in 16th place and finish 10th and out of the points in the sprint race.</p><p>“I didn’t have much pace all weekend. I could do the same time every lap but it was too slow and I missed the speed here,” he added.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Joy and agony for Marquez brothers at Dutch MotoGP </p> </p> </p><p>“It’s been tough and the only positive is that I finished both races. But that doesn’t mean much to me.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Brad Binder: Sleeping at home and racing at Kyalami will be ‘sick’</p><p>The five points Binder earned at Assen saw him move up to 47 points, keeping him 13th in the title race. His factory KTM team-mate Pedro Acosta is in eighth place on 98 points.</p>No luck for Darryn<p>Out in front, Marc Marquez (307) is running away with the premier class championship. He leads his brother Alex Marques by 68 points after Alex crashed out on Sunday.</p><p>Brad Binder’s brother Darryn Binder crashed out of the Moto2 race at Assen on lap 11. He is on 10 points which places him 21st in the title race.</p><p> </p><p>Moto3 rider Ruché Moodley was ruled out of the Dutch MotoGP with a shoulder injury. The teenager suffered a fracture during a crash at Mugello and his return date has not been set yet.</p><p>The next stop on the calendar is the Sachenring in Germany next weekend, the first of a double header which concludes in the Czech Republic.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Brad Binder Darryn Binder MotoGP Red Bull KTM </p> Brad Binder craves 'some extra speed' after mediocre outing \| The Citizen	查看 2752	《公民报》	2025-06-30 15:01:45 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194091	有图 <p> The duo is expected to appear in court 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/2025/06/Brian-Molefe.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Former Eskom and Transnet CEO, Brian Molefe at the State Capture Commission, on 15 January 2021. Picture: Neil McCartney</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Hawks have arrested two former Transnet executives linked to a dodgy R93 million locomotive tender.</p><p>Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to police on Monday morning.</p><p>The duo is expected to appear in court on Monday.</p><p>The Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson, Henry Mamothame, confirmed the arrest of Molefe and Gama to The Citizen. </p><p>“They’ll be appearing in court this morning (Monday).” </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Where does Johannesburg’s air quality rank among global polluters? </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: McKinsey SA added to R398m Transnet corruption case</p><p> </p><p> </p>Charges<p>Molefe is currently a member of parliament for Jacob Zuma’s MK party.</p><p>The other accused in the matter include former CFOs Anoj Singh and Garry Pita, and former treasurer Phetolo Ramosebudi.</p><p>Others who have been charged include Regiments Capital directors Niven Pillay and Litha Nyhonyha, Regiments shareholder Eric Wood, Trillian Asset Management director Daniel Roy, and Albatime owner Kuben Moodley.</p><p>Their charges, which include fraud, corruption, and money laundering, stem from the locomotive transaction advisory tender awarded to the McKinsey-led consortium in 2012.</p><p> </p>Transnet tender <p>Molefe and Gama’s arrests are linked to a matter involving a payment of R93 million to Trillian Capital, a Gupta-linked proxy company, to secure funding for the purchase of locomotives in 2012.</p><p>The transaction advisory contract for 1 064 locomotives was allegedly initially awarded to global investment bank JP Morgan in May 2015, before the deal was cancelled and subsequently awarded to Trillian in October of the same year.</p><p>An invoice of R93.4m was allegedly then submitted by Trillian through Daniel Roy, who served as a director of Trillian. The invoice was allegedly approved by Pita and Gama, and payment was reportedly made on 3 December 2015 to Trillian’s account.</p><p>Three days after payment was received, R74 million was paid to Albatime, owned by Moodley, without any apparent reason, according to the Investigative Directorate.</p><p> </p>Cost <p>The estimated cost of the project reportedly increased from approximately R38 billion in 2012 to over R50 billion.</p><p>In its report, the Zondo Commission recommended that the police investigate Molefe, Gama and Singh for their alleged roles in siphoning money from Transnet to the Gupta family.</p><p>A 2018 forensic report found that Molefe had misled the state-owned entity’s board about its obligation to inform then-public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba about the spike in the project’s costs.</p><p>ALSO READ: Brian Molefe, Anoj Singh, more former Transnet executives arrested</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Anoj Singh. Brian Molefe corruption Editor’s Choice Siyabonga Gama State Capture Transnet </p> Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama arrested for R93m Transnet corruption	查看 3402	《公民报》	2025-06-30 15:03:14 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194090	有图 <p> Young SA batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius seemingly benefitted because the system isn"t being used in the two-Test series. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Umpires-DRS-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>There is no Decision Review System in use in the Test series between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>To walk or not to walk?</p><p>That is the question that has again come up following Lhuan-dre Pretorius scoring 153 on debut for the Proteas against Zimbabwe after he seemingly nicked a ball to the wicket-keeper when on just 30, but wasn’t given out by the on-field umpire.</p><p>This went down on day one of the first Test between the teams in Bulawayo on Saturday. The match is being played without the use of the Decision Review System (DRS), a standard now in almost all top-level men’s international cricket.</p><p>Without DRS, neither team can challenge the umpire’s decisions — not edges behind or LBW appeals.</p>No DRS in use<p>While there is no clear explanation why DRS isn’t being used in this Test series in Zimbabwe, it seems the high operational costs have delayed its rollout in the country. It is not the first time DRS isn’t being used in Zimbabwe.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Proteas firmly in control after day two of first Test against Zimbabwe </p> </p> </p><p>On Saturday in Bulawayo, with Pretorius on 30 and the Proteas in trouble at 68/4, the batter seemingly nicked the ball to the wicket-keeper – it can be heard on the audio – and despite a big appeal, the umpire didn’t give Pretorius out. The batter stood rooted to his crease.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Pretorius went on to score 153 and the Proteas declared their innings closed on 418/9. How different things could have been had Pretorius been given out, or had DRS been in use.</p><p>“You’ve got to walk for that” 🗣️ #ZIMvSA Pretorius survives, somehow. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/RGA7J161Pf</p>— Richard Faasen (@RichFaasen) June 28, 2025</p><p>There have been other decisions in the Test – nicks and LBW appeals – that with DRS in use would have been referred to a third umpire, and possibly some overturned.</p><p> </p><p>It boggles the mind that any Test match now is played without DRS in place. It’s not acceptable, though this is how cricket was once played, without any technology assisting in decisions of players being given out or not.</p><p>It is much better having DRS in place because for the most part the correct decisions are made, and that’s all we all want.</p><p>Some players walk, others say it’s up to the umpire to make the decision, whether they know they’ve nicked it or not.</p><p>Pretorius might have got lucky, but well done to him for making the most of the reprieve.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Proteas cricket team </p> OPINION: The absence of DRS technology in Zimbabwe is unacceptable \| The Citizen	查看 2920	《公民报》	2025-06-30 15:29:18 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194089	有图 <p> The unemployment rate depends on your definition of employment … </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sinlge-hour-counts-as-employed.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>It’s complicated: A single hour of paid work the week prior to being interviewed by Stats SA counts as ‘being employed’ – and being ‘employed’ could put a social grant at risk. Picture: Adobe Stock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It happens from time to time that someone questions the integrity of the survey methods and accuracy of the figures produced by Statistics SA. The result is always the same – the head of Stats SA comes out all guns blazing to prove the statistical validity of his team’s work.</p><p>The most recent debate around Stats SA’s figures erupted when Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie remarked that the unemployment rate in South Africa could be as low as 10%. Stats SA sticks to its estimate of an official unemployment rate of nearly 32.9% – and the expanded unemployment rate of 43.1%.</p><p>Fourie argues that Stats SA does not count everyone who is working in the informal sector.</p><p>His view is probably influenced by the fact that Capitec has 24 million clients.</p><p>He noted that nearly three million of Capitec’s clients earn an income without formal employment, and more than one million use their bank accounts to operate a small business.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘AI already reshaping traditional job functions,’ says Microsoft SA </p> </p> </p><p>Fourie says the data suggests that some four million people are earning an income in the informal sector.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, the latest figures from the different banks in SA show that Standard Bank has around 12 million local clients, Absa has 12.7 million, FNB has 8.6 million, and Nedbank has 7.6 million. TymeBank states that it has 10 million clients.</p><p>The total comes to nearly 75 million. It raises the question of why anybody would need a bank account – and apparently multiple accounts at more than one bank – if they don’t have money or don’t earn money somehow.</p><p>Perhaps these figures support Fourie’s argument.</p><p>ALSO READ: Is South Africa’s unemployment rate really only 10%?</p><p> </p>Not so, says Stats SA head<p>But the Capitec CEO received more criticism than support. Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke issued a statement saying that Stats SA does measure the informal sector.</p><p>“The informal economy is not ignored,” says Maluleke.</p><p>“Stats SA produces several statistical products that measure this sector, including the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) and the Survey of Employers and the Self-Employed. The informal sector is measured, tracked and reported on consistently. Stats SA follows the guidelines set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for defining the informal sector, which is characterised primarily by the registration status and size of enterprises or businesses.</p><p>“Our methods stand open to rigorous examination, inviting scrutiny to ensure integrity and trustworthiness.</p><p> </p><p>“The data we produce is publicly accessible, fostering a culture of openness,” he adds.</p><p>ALSO READ: Minister agrees unemployment statistics should include work in informal sector</p><p>“Our concepts, definitions and classifications are meticulously crafted, guided by the highest global standards and best practices. We take pride in our commitment to transparency, clearly articulating what we measure, and the methods employed to derive our insights.”</p><p>Maluleke appeared on national television to assure people that the statistics are accurate.</p><p> </p><p>He took Fourie on: “If he says unemployment is sitting at 10%, it means 10% of 25 million, we’d have 2.5 million people who are unemployed in South Africa and then it means that we have 22.5 million people who are employed. The Sars [South African Revenue Service], from personal income tax doesn’t even have such numbers for starters.”</p><p>He says it is incorrect and misleading to suggest that Stats SA somehow “misses” those who are employed in the informal sector.</p><p>The latest QLFS for the first quarter of 2025 estimates the working age population at 41.7 million of which slightly more than 25 million are considered to be in the labour force. The rest of the people are not working and not looking for work, including those still at school or studying, in jail or those who have a (wealthy and generous) spouse or family to provide for them.</p><p>Around 16.8 million are classified as employed, including 3.3 million in the informal sector and more than one million in private households (domestic workers and gardeners). That leaves 8.3 million unemployed and looking for work.</p><p> </p><p>There are another nearly 3.5 million people who are classified as discouraged workseekers. The Stats SA report defines a discouraged workseeker as “a person who was not employed during the reference period, wanted to work, was available to work or to start a business, but did not take active steps to find work during the last four weeks” preceding the date of the survey.</p><p>ALSO READ: Unemployment underscored by weak economic activity – 1 in 3 unemployed in SA</p>The employed, by gender and hours of work<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Employment-data-table.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Source: Stats SAHow Stats SA gets its data<p>Stats SA says its sampling method is statistically correct and representative. The QLFS surveys households directly and collects information from approximately 30 000 dwelling units. It collects data on the labour market activities of all individuals aged 15 years and above in the selected dwellings.</p><p>Desiree Manamela, chief director of labour statistics at Stats SA, says data collectors visit the selected dwelling units once every three months and interview all the people residing in the dwelling.</p><p>“There can be multiple households within a dwelling unit. Everybody in those households will be interviewed,” she says.</p><p>“The survey is structured in such a way that we don’t simply ask people whether they are employed or unemployed. There is a series of questions that we ask people within households and then we analyse the answers based on international standards to classify them according to different labour force statuses – meaning individuals are classified into three mutually exclusive and exhaustive categories following ILO hierarchy.</p><p>“We have employed persons, we have unemployed persons, and we have people that we call inactive. These three labour market statuses are supposed to sum up to the working age population,” she says.</p><p>“Employment takes priority over unemployment, and unemployment takes priority over inactivity. The first status that we derive is employment.</p><p>“We first want to know, of the people who are in the working age population, how many are employed.Then, once you have classified the people that are employed, we move on to the next status, which is unemployment. Now we ask people questions where we are going to classify them into the unemployed or the inactive. Unemployment will take priority over inactivity.”</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Government initiatives alone can’t address SA’s unemployment rate’</p>Odd jobs regarded as employment<p>It is quite a lengthy questionnaire that collects a lot of data.</p><p>One should keep in mind, though, that the questionnaire has been designed to ensure that, based on individual responses, respondents are only asked questions that are relevant to them.</p><p>Questions are arranged in six sections totalling approximately 30 pages.</p><p>The questionnaire starts by identifying the respondents and covers basic aspects such as age, population group, sex, marital status, and education.</p><p>The questions on employment details are asked of all persons aged 15 years and above who indicated that they did work for pay or profit – even if a person worked only for an hour during the week preceding the interview – or if they were temporarily absent.</p><p>Odd jobs for payment and even unpaid work in a household business is regarded as employment. Stats SA asks about the type of work, main tasks at work, working hours, type of business, type of products produced, income, and participation in public work programmes.</p><p>ALSO READ: Economy sheds jobs again in first quarter, unemployment worse than year ago</p>Time-related underemployment<p>The QLFS collects data on how many people worked and for how many hours.</p><p>A single hour of paid work during the past week classifies a person as employed.</p><p>Some employed persons may report that they would like to work additional hours if the extra hours are paid. This information assists in deriving persons in time-related underemployment.</p><p>The QLFS report for the first quarter of 2025 discloses that of the 16.8 million employed persons, only 9.4 million work a standard work week of 40 to 45 hours.</p><p>Approximately 518 000 “employed” persons worked less than 15 hours a week.</p><p>Stats SA measures this time-related underemployment by the more than 781 000 workers who said that they would like to work more hours for additional pay.</p><p>We asked Manamela for a simple explanation of these statistics to confirm the information. “We don’t say a person who is working 40 hours a week is employed and somebody who is working only 20 hours is half-employed. You are either employed, unemployed or inactive; and for those employed, if they work less than 35 hours a week and are available and want to work more hours, then they are regarded as underemployed,” she says.</p><p>These statistics prove Fourie wrong. If anything, most people may actually think that Stats SA is underestimating unemployment.</p><p>ALSO READ: SA youth not unemployed, rather under-employed</p>People lie or leave out information<p>There is also the possibility that the respondents in the survey are lying to the data collectors when asked whether they are employed.</p><p>There are many reasons to lie, including those among the 18 million social grant beneficiaries who also work a day or two per week.</p><p>Evading income tax is another reason to lie.</p><p>And criminals wouldn’t be honest. Robbery, hijacking, drug dealing, cigarette smuggling, rhino poaching, investment scams, and prostitution generate an income, but these ‘self-employed workers’ won’t reveal their employment status. They simply bank the cash quietly.</p><p>This article was republished from Moneyweb. Readtheoriginal here.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics employment Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) </p> Are you employed if you work an hour a week? Stats SA says yes	查看 10848	《公民报》	2025-06-30 15:54:06 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194088	有图 <p> Chinese automaker announced earlier this year that the Terron 9 will have its local market unveiling in the fourth quarter of the year. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-ldv-terron-9-20.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Terron 9 will become LDV’s flagship bakkie when it arrives in the fourth quarter of the year. Image: LDV Australia via carexpert.com.au</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Reported earlier this year as being lined-up for local introduction in the final quarter of the year, LDV has released pricing of its flagship Terron 9 bakkie in Australia as a teaser of what South Africa will soon get.</p>What is it?<p>Set to be positioned above the T60, the Terron 9 will not only take aim at higher-end versions of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, but also the latter’s twin, the Volkswagen Amarok, and the GWM P500 when it makes its landfall at the end of the year.</p><p>Also expected to be sold as an MG similar to the T60 that wears the MG Extender moniker in Thailand, the double cab-only Terron 9 measures 5500 mm long, 1997 mm wide and 1874 mm high, with its wheelbase stretching 3330 mm long.</p><p>ALSO READ: New Terron 9 bakkie coming as part of revised LDV product range</p><p>By comparison, the Ranger has an overall length of 5350 mm, wheelbase of 3270 mm, height of 1886 mm and width of 2208 mm, while the dimensions for the P500 amount to a length of 5445 mm, height of 1924 mm, width of 1991 mm and wheelbase of 3350 mm.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Regional Extreme Festival brings defrosting action to Red Star </p> </p> </p><p>Offering a payload of between 1005 kg and 1100 kg depending on the trim grade and a maximum towing capacity of 3500 kg, the Terron 9 has a ground clearance of 220 mm, wading depth of 500 mm, approach angle of 29-degrees, breakover angle of 20-degree and departure angle of 25-degrees.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Diesel first, EV later<p>Down Under, the line-up will span two derivatives: Origin and Evolve, both powered by the same engine, a new 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 163kW/520Nm.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-ldv-terron-9-11.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Terron 9 will rival the GWM P500 as one of the biggest bakkies sold in South Africa. Image: LDV Australia via carexpert.com.au</sub></p><p>As standard, the Terron 9 has a part-time four-wheel-drive system on both models, with the sole transmission option being an equally new eight-speed automatic.</p><p>Arriving later, the all-electric eTerron, which made a surprise showing at the Nampo Agricultural Expo in Bothaville in the Free State in May as the Maxus eTerron 9, will produce a reported 325 kW from its 102-kWh battery pack, and have a range of 400 km between trips to the plug.</p>Spec<p>On the specification side, both variants come standard with a pair of 12.3-inch displays, bi-LED headlights, type-A and type-C USB ports, rain sense wipers, cloth upholstery, a rubberised loadbin, electric front seats, a rear diff-lock, roof rails and Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.</p><p> </p><p>Taking care of safety are front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, tyre pressure monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Safe Exit Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-ldv-terron-9-4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Expansive interior adheres to the minimalist design and comes standard with a pair of 12.3-inch displays. Image: LDV Australia via carexpert.com.au</sub></p><p>Model-wise, the Origin has 18-inch alloy wheels and a four-speaker sound system, whereas the Evolve gets 20-inch alloys, folding electric mirrors, an eight-speaker JBL audio and a front locking differential.</p><p>Adding further to the Evolve is Trailer Reverse Assist, ambient lighting, heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, LED loadbed lighting and heated rear seats.</p>Colours and price<p>In total, six colours have been selected: white, black, Concrete Grey, Desert Yellow, Jewel Blue and Spruce Green.</p><p> </p><p>Now available, pricing for the Terron 9 kicks-off at $50990 for the Origin and $55990 for the Evolve. Directly converted to rand without the various taxes included, these amount to R591834 and R649868 respectively.</p><p>As a comparison, pricing for the T60 ranges from R480000 to R790000, suggesting a probable starting price of around R820000 to R850000 for the Terron 9 locally.</p>Coming in quarter four<p>For the moment, no further details about the Terron 9 for South Africa are known, however, expect more to be divulged around or before the stipulated fourth quarter reveal.</p><p>Additional information from carexpert.com.au and drive.com.au.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Maxus eTerron 9 electric bakkie makes surprise Nampo showing</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics bakkie Motoring News </p> LDV prices monstrous Terron 9 Down Under as hint for South Africa	查看 5314	《公民报》	2025-06-30 15:55:09 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word
3194087	有图 <p> There are likely to be a number of changes to the Springbok team for their first official Test of the season against Italy from the one that faced the Baabaas. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rassie-Erasmus-3-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus chats to the media after their thumping win over the Barbarians in Cape Town.Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is expected to ring the changes for the first Test of the incoming series against Italy in Pretoria this weekend as he aims to spread game time across the whole squad over the coming weeks.</p><p>The Boks got their season off to a cracking start with a 54-7 thumping of the Barbarians in their one-off non-Test in Cape Town on Saturday, and now turn their attention to their next three games against Italy and Georgia.</p><p>Heading into the Baabaas match the Boks only made part of their squad available, leaving out most of the players who featured in various franchise finals late in the club season.</p><p>But they will now have the full group of 46 players available for the incoming series, and might possibly even add a few extra players to the group for their last game against Georgia in Mbombela.</p><p>Speaking after the Baabaas romp, Erasmus explained that the players who will be facing Italy in the matches in Pretoria and Gqeberha already knew the team lineups.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘We have plenty to work on,’ says Boks’ Rassie after Barbarians rout </p> </p> </p><p>“The guys will know tomorrow (Sunday) night who’s playing Italy ‘one’ and ‘two’. They’ve got a fairly good idea already. The guys who played the Barbarians knew two weeks ago, so they had two weeks of training together,” said Erasmus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“That’s always a little bit of a caveat. If things don’t go according to plan, Italy ‘two’ can always change. But we do know who the core of the team will be. So we definitely know who’s in the mix for Italy ‘one’.”</p>Japan players<p>The Japan-based players are expected to get some more game time, while senior players like captain Siya Kolisi, who was pulled out of the Baabaas game with a stiff neck on Friday, Eben Etzebeth, Bongi Mbonambi, Handre Pollard and Willie le Roux could all be in line to play this weekend.</p><p>It will be interesting to see if any the four uncapped players who featured against the Baabaas, namely Vincent Tshituka, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Neethling Fouche and Marnus van der Merwe, will receive their official first caps, while the Bulls players, such as Wilco Louw and Ruan Nortje, and Thomas du Toit (Bath) will also be in the mix.</p><p>Erasmus also confirmed that star loose forward Pieter-Steph du Toit, who has been out injured since undergoing shoulder surgery in November last year, would likely be available for selection for the second Italian game.</p><p> </p><p>“We won’t get carried away with this performance (against the Baabaas). Certainly some guys showed us that they can do it at this level, but we’ll layer them in to make sure there’s a balance,” explained Erasmus.</p><p>“I think guys like Damian (de Allende), Jesse (Kriel) are a bit undercooked. Kurt-Lee (Arendse) hasn’t really played in a lot of matches either in Japan and didn’t come back to the Bulls.</p><p>“So we’ll try to strike a balance so that when we’re done with Georgia, we’ve got a group of 45 or 50 (players) that got some game time.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Eben Etzebeth Rassie Erasmus Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Rassie to ring changes for Italy as Springboks spread game time	查看 3793	《公民报》	2025-06-30 16:15:02 2025-06-30 23:02:46	word

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