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3170940	有图 <p> Johan Goosen returns from injury less than a month after undergoing knee surgery, just in time for the Bulls semifinal against the Sharks. </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/Johan-Goosen-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen is back from a knee injury in time for their URC semifinal against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday night.Picture: Calum Chittleburgh/SNS Group via Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen is back in the saddle and ready to drive the team in their huge United Rugby Championship (URC) semifinal against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening (kick-off 6:15pm).</p><p>Goosen picked up a serious looking knee injury in their URC pool win over Cardiff last month, with many speculating that it could be the end of his career due to the massive knee issues he has had over the years, only for Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White to dismiss those fears immediately.</p><p>And so it has proved as Goosen becomes the only change to the Bulls starting XV that defeated Edinburgh in their URC quarterfinal last weekend, while Keagan Johannes drops to the bench with Stedman Gans out of the match 23.</p><p>White admitted that it was great to have Goosen back, as he is their first choice flyhalf option, and that he didn’t expect him to show any rustiness despite coming straight back into the starting fold from injury.</p>In and out<p>“One thing I know about this is he’s (Goosen) always out and then in. So if anyone thinks he’s not game ready, that’s usually how he plays his career. He is ready, I am sure you’ve seen him in training, it’s like he hasn’t been away,” said White at the team announcement on Friday morning.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bok bruiser Snyman named URC Players’ Player of the Season </p> </p> </p><p>“I feel like I am repeating myself when I say that when you get to these end of season playoff games you need your best players fit and available. Whatever happens in the season is just part of that building block.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We have kept continuity with 14 of our 15 starters from last week, and to have him back as a Springbok (is great). He is our number one 10. We also have Keagan who played really well for us on the bench. So it is a good position to be in.”</p><p>It is a huge game for the Bulls as they look to reach their third URC final in four seasons, while they will be hoping to stop their coastal rivals from reaching their first ever Grand Final.</p>Bulls XV<p>Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Sebastian de Klerk, Johan Goosen, Embrose Papier, Cameron Hanekom, Ruan Nortje (c), Marcell Coetzee, JF van Heerden, Cobus Wiese, Wilco Louw, Johan Grobbelaar, Jan-Hendrik Wessels.</p><p>Bench:Akker van der Merwe, Simphiwe Matanzima, Mornay Smith, Jannes Kirsten, Marco van Staden, Zak Burger, Keagan Johannes, Devon Williams</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Jake White Johan Goosen Sharks rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> Johan Goosen back for Bulls URC semifinal against Sharks	查看 3238	《公民报》	2025-06-06 18:02:06 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170939	有图 <p> The festival will be held in Cape Town later in June. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tumi-morake-cape-town-festival.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Internationally renowned comedian, Tumi Morake. Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Award-winning comedian Tumi Morake is set to headline the 26th edition of the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival.</p><p>The festival will be held at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town from 17 to 29 June.</p><p>Speaking to The Citizen, Morake, who is based in Atlanta, USA, said she is looking forward to reconnecting with audiences.</p><p>“It feels like going back to my favourite uncle’s house after a long time!</p><p>“I am looking forward to one of the best audiences in this country and having a good time,” she said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> A ‘cultural warrior’ remembered: Joburg Theatre launches the Mbongeni Ngema Festival </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Event organiser demands over R80k refund after Pearl Thusi no-show</p><p> </p><p> </p>A full-circle moment for Tumi Morake<p>Morake said returning to the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival is a full-circle moment and described it as a great platform for both seasoned and upcoming comedians.</p><p>“It’s a mixed bag of goodies that gives everyone a chance to shine. You perform for audience sizes you don’t normally get to, so you sharpen your skills.</p><p>“Also, it is a great platform to get your name out there and share a stage with international acts.”</p><p>The 26th edition of the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival features a line-up of both international and local stars, including Robby Collins, Kagiso Mokgadi, Charlie Caper, Baccalà Clown Emo, and Loukmaan and Friends.</p><p> </p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by capetownfunnyfestival (@capetownfunnyfestival)</p><p>Morake is one of the leading names in South African comedy. She has won several awards, including the Savanna Comics’ Choice Award, and has been named a Free State Icon.</p><p>In 2018, she made history as the first African woman to appear in a Netflix comedy special, Just For Laughs Festival, which was streamed globally the following year.</p><p>After spending the past few years in the United States, she says the experience has sharpened her comedy without changing its core.</p><p> </p><p>“Living in the US has taught me the value of cultural context and research — understanding Ebonics and references makes a big difference.</p><p>“It has also taught me to appreciate how well-versed we are in American politics. But the more true I am to my South African roots, the more audiences lean in.”</p><p>Morake said she enjoys performing at home, particularly because of South Africa’s rich linguistic diversity.</p><p>“Switching language lanes is the thing I miss most when I’m away. In one South African set, you can go through half the country’s official languages!”</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: ‘It cannot carry on as things have been’ – Gayton McKenzie as he cuts funding for Downtown Music Hub</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics comedy festival Tumi Morake </p> Tumi Morake to headline JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival	查看 3283	《公民报》	2025-06-06 18:12:17 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170938	有图 <p> Siphephelo Ndlovu is the son of Muvhango creator and TV producer Duma Ndlovu. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SN-Project-new-music.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Siphephelo Ndlovu, known on stage as The SN Project has released a new body of work. Picture: Supplied </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Siphephelo Ndlovu, known on stage as The SN Project, has been involved in music all his life.</p><p>From being asked to sing at family gatherings by his mom at a young age, to attending the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School, to acquiring a bachelor of music with honours from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2017, music has always been there.</p><p>In 2020, he released his debut album, Afrikanization. However, SN hasn’t released another body of work until now, except for Pantomime Vol. 1 in May.</p><p>The singer-songwriter is the son of Muvhango creator and TV producer Duma Ndlovu.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Touring South Africa is a dream’: Calum Scott opens up about upcoming tour </p> </p> </p><p>Following the release of his debut, he decided to take a break from music to learn the family trade.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Muvhango’ axed by SABC 2 less than a year after relaunch</p>Taking a break and getting into TV<p>“Straight after university, I start recording Afrikanization. As that’s happening I’m working with the family business at the same time,” SN tells The Citizen.</p><p>“Juxtaposed that [music] with growing up with a father who’s in the industry, who’s made really important work in this country on television, that’s also part of my life,” says SN.</p><p>“I also lived that life. I’m also going with him to work, seeing him doing rehearsals. I’m also going with him on tour…so I have those two worlds co-existing in my life from a young age,” shares the musician.</p><p> </p><p>He says both his parents are his biggest supporters of his music. “They’re like front row seat supporters.”</p><p>Proud father moment! Sphephelo graduates from Wits, BA music (hons) pic.twitter.com/i3FOD43nfC</p>— Duma Ndlovu (@duma_ndlovu) July 7, 2018 <p>“A couple of things were happening between Afrikanization and Pantomime Vol.1. After I released Afrikanization, I wanted to learn how to make films and I just wanted to do filmmaking,” he says.</p><p> </p><p>During his hiatus from music he was learning how to direct and was involved in local productions. “I was heavily involved in some local productions,” he says.</p><p>SN has credits on shows like Muvhango and Sibongile & The Dlaminis.</p><p>“My goal is to write and direct a feature length film. That is something I’m currently working on. I’m really excited to branch out into that, I have gotten a bit of experience with television, I’ve been involved in these productions as a director.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Mandisi Dyantyis running for the Methodist Church at this year’s Comrades Marathon</p><p> </p><p>SN’s new sound</p><p>As much as the hiatus from music saw him drift toward the more visual side of things, he also used that period to tweak his sound around 2022.</p><p>“I start making my new project in 2022. It doesn’t go too well,” he says.</p><p>Afrikanization, a jazz album, had a live music setup, where he played with a band.</p><p> </p><p>The sound was mature beyond his years, with songs like Mina Nawe and Ismabulo. These are ditties that one would hear being played on Sunday on Kaya FM or 702.</p><p>“I’ve changed my approach to music, I’m trying to learn a different approach. I’m trying to experiment with new things,” he says of the period between 2022 and now.</p><p>His new body of work, Pantomime Vol. 1, is more electronic because SN wanted to produce it. “Ever since I released Afrikanization, I said next project I want it to be a bit electronic because I want to get more into the production aspect of it.”</p><p>He says that, because of his perfectionist tendencies, he couldn’t allow himself to release the new sound he produced because he wasn’t happy with it.</p><p>“Fast forward to 2023, the first song that I’m actually happy with, comes out as a single because that’s all I had so far,” he says referring to Falling (I just wanna know).</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘It cannot carry on as things have been’ – Gayton McKenzie as he cuts funding for Downtown Music Hub</p>An answered question<p>Between 2023 and now, he says he dedicated himself to learning as much as possible about production through tutorials.</p><p>“Pantomime is literally an answer to a question I’ve been asking myself between 2022 and 2025. I finally figured it out. I feel like a scientist that’s discovered a formula. The formula is my new sound.”</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by The SN Project (@thesnproject)</p><p>As the name of the album suggests, SN’s sound on the new project is playful and more accessible to a younger audience.</p><p>It’s imaginable that youthful stations like YFM or 5FM could feature songs like Again and Mine on their playlists.</p><p>Despite its sonic bounciness, Pantomime Vol.1 features heavy lyrics that speak to heartbreak and the challenges of romantic encounters.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by The SN Project (@thesnproject)</p><p>“Pantomime is a collection of experiences, not a hundred percent personal. Maybe just a little in some way or another,” he shares.</p><p>He will share the new and old sound this weekend at Joburg’s Untitled Basement with a performance on Saturday.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by The SN Project (@thesnproject)</p><p>He also confirmed that Pantomime Vol.2 is in the works and should be out this year.</p><p>NOW READ: A ‘cultural warrior’ remembered: Joburg Theatre launches the Mbongeni Ngema Festival</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Jazz music Muvhango TV shows </p> Siphephelo Ndlovu on his hiatus from music, getting into the family business of TV, as he returns to stage \| The Citizen	查看 6233	《公民报》	2025-06-06 18:26:03 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170937	有图 <p> The department"s target for the current financial year is to table the Basic Income Support policy to Cabinet for approval. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/basic-income-grant.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The implementation of South Africa’s Basic Income Grant has been delayed once again, with the Department of Social Development announcing that further consultations are required before the policy can be finalised.</p><p>The department presented its progress report to the portfolio committee on social development on Wednesday, outlining the ongoing challenges and next steps in developing the Basic Income Support policy.</p><p>Despite more than two decades of policy development, the Basic Income Grant remains elusive, with approximately 9.2 million people currently dependent on the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant and 19.2 million beneficiaries across the South African Social Security Agency’s (Sassa) other programs.</p><p>The department has been working to create opportunities for grant-dependent individuals while navigating concerns about affordability and sustainability.</p>Latest Basic Income Grant policy developments<p>The Department of Social Development has been actively working on the Basic Income Support policy, with the first draft presented to the social protection, community and human development cluster Cabinet committee on 26 November 2024.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng NPOs struggle as social development cuts funding, says DA </p> </p> </p><p>However, the committee directed that additional consultations be conducted with internal members, with a particular focus on the policy’s affordability and its linkages to economic opportunities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Following this directive, an interdepartmental workshop was organised on 31 March 2025 to discuss the revised document.</p><p>During this meeting, all members agreed on the necessity of identifying ways to connect the grant with employment and sustainable livelihood opportunities targeted at the economically active population.</p><p>The meeting acknowledged that the labour market, especially public employment initiatives, would not be able to absorb all current Social Relief of Distress beneficiaries.</p><p>Deputy director-general Brenda Sibeko informed members of parliament (MPs) that the policy has been revised again and could potentially be approved within a year.</p><p> </p><p>“If the policy is approved in the current financial year, then it means that after that, we have to write the law that makes the basic income support to be a permanent income support policy like the other grants,” she explained.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sassa CEO’s multimillion-rand package revealed amid suspension and grant hikes</p>Ongoing consultations and timeline<p>A second interdepartmental workshop is planned for the end of June 2025, which will be followed by bilateral meetings with the Presidency, Department of Labour, and National Treasury.</p><p>The department intends to approach the committee in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year to request Cabinet consideration of the revised draft Basic Income Support policy.</p><p> </p><p>“Once the consultations are concluded, the department will approach the SPCHD Cabinet Committee again in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, to request Cabinet to consider the revised policy, and if approved, publish it for public comments,” the department explained.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sassa SRD grant to be ‘converted’ to basic income grant – Mbalula says [VIDEO]</p>Parliamentary frustration mounts<p>MPs expressed growing frustration with the prolonged delays in developing a comprehensive Basic Income Grant policy.</p><p>EFF MP, Noluvuyo Tafeni, voiced this concern directly, asking: “When was the Basic Income Grant policy proposal first made? It was about some 30 years back, and there is still no progress.”</p><p> </p><p>The Basic Income Grant has indeed been on the country’s policy agenda for more than 20 years, with the first proposal dating back to 1998.</p><p>A technical proposal was subsequently drafted in 2002, but it failed to gain Cabinet approval.</p>Financial challenges and sustainability concerns<p>National Treasury has expressed significant concerns about the affordability and sustainability of introducing a Basic Income Support policy, given the country’s high unemployment rate and current fiscal position.</p><p>The department is working with various stakeholders to identify alternative ways to strengthen the implementation of the current Social Relief of Distress grant while creating pathways for beneficiaries to transition to other economic opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>Despite these challenges, the committee heard that the department has received approval to extend the Social Relief of Distress provision until the end of March 2026, with a budget of R35 billion.</p><p>The department has proposed that the Social Relief of Distress grant be made permanent, with a phased approach to increase benefits progressively.</p><p>The proposed entry-level Basic Income Support grant would be set at the Lower Bound Poverty Line, with long-term plans to eliminate poverty at the Upper Bound Poverty Line.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sassa problems and glitches this year, will we get a basic income grant in 2025?</p>Basic income grant supporting infrastructure and pilot programs<p>While policy development continues, the Department of Social Development is working on several parallel initiatives to support the eventual implementation of the Basic Income Support policy.</p><p>The department said it was collaborating with stakeholders to assist the South African Social Security Agency in enhancing system interoperability to improve efficiency in data-sharing for both eligibility assessment and economic linkages.</p><p>Additionally, the department, along with Sassa and partners, is piloting ways to link grant beneficiaries to employment activities.</p><p>An interdepartmental task team, including key departments such as National Treasury, the Presidency, Higher Education and Training, and Public Works, is working on various pathways to improve access to training, employment, and entrepreneurship support to reduce reliance on social grants as the only pathway out of poverty.</p><p>ALSO READ: Ramaphosa hints again at expanding SRD grant – and will Treasury go ‘BIG’ this time?</p>Next steps and legislative process<p>The department’s target for the current financial year is to table the Basic Income Support policy to Cabinet for approval.</p><p>Should such approval be granted, the department will need to amend the Social Assistance Act to introduce a new social grant category.</p><p>While the formulation of the amendment can be done relatively quickly, the timing of the legislation and its passage will depend on how rapidly Cabinet approves the draft bill, which will then be tabled to Parliament for processing.</p><p>During this legislative process, it will be necessary for the Social Relief of Distress grant to be extended beyond March 2026 to ensure the continuation of income support.</p><p>“In order to ensure stability during this consultation period, the department will consult National Treasury for the SRD provision to be extended until the legislative process is complete, to ensure that its beneficiaries are protected from extreme poverty and vulnerability,” the department stated.</p><p>NOW READ: Household food basket shows food prices still increasing</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Basic Income Grant SASSA SRD grant Social Development South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) </p> Basic Income Grant implementation postponed again	查看 7800	《公民报》	2025-06-06 18:29:07 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170936	有图 <p> Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Codi Yusuf, Dewald Brevis and Prenelan Subrayen will all be hoping to make their Test debuts in Bulawayo. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cricket-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius in action for the Titans during a domestic match. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A total of five uncapped players have been included in the 16-man Proteas squad for a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo starting later this month.</p><p>Among the new faces are Titans batting duo Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Lesego Senokwane, both of whom have received their maiden call-ups to the national setup. They are joined in the squad by another first-timer, Lions fast bowler Codi Yusuf.</p><p>At just 19, Pretorius enjoyed a breakout season in the CSA 4-Day Series. He struck three hundreds in five first-class games at an impressive average of 72.66, including a crucial 114 in the final that helped secure a hard-fought draw for the Titans against the Lions.</p><p>Senokwane also impressed with the bat, amassing 559 runs with two centuries to his name. Both players also recently made their South Africa A debuts against West Indies A.</p><p>Yusuf, meanwhile, has been a standout performer for the Lions. The right-arm seamer claimed 23 wickets at an average of 22.39, playing a pivotal role in guiding his side to a second successive appearance in the 4-Day Series final.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Former Proteas cricket player convicted in T20 match-fixing scandal </p> </p> </p>Players rewarded for domestic form<p>The other uncapped players in the squad are Titans batter Dewald Brevis, the second-highest run-scorer in the domestic first-class competition this past season, and Dolphins off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen, though both have previously toured with the senior side.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Earlier this week, Subrayen’s form was on full display in SA ‘A’s four-day win over West Indies A, where he delivered with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten half-century and picking up five wickets in the West Indies team’s second innings.</p><p>The squad also sees the recall of Lions batter Zubayr Hamza, marking his return since his last appearance against New Zealand in February last year.</p>Senior players rested<p>Several players – Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs – have been rested for the series.</p><p>Fast bowling trio Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee and Lizaad Williams, who have had recent injury struggles, were not considered for selection.</p><p> </p><p>In their absence, coach Shukri Conrad was pleased to be able to give opportunities to some younger players.</p><p>“This tour provides the ideal platform to expose them to the demands of Test cricket and see how they respond,” Conrad said.</p><p>“It’s also our first tour to Zimbabwe since 2014, so we’re really looking forward to heading over there later this month.”</p>Proteas squad<p>Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf</p><p> </p>Series fixtures<p>28 June – 2 July</p><p>Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo</p><p>6-10 July</p><p>Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Proteas cricket team </p> Five uncapped players in Proteas Test squad to face Zimbabwe \| The Citizen	查看 3636	《公民报》	2025-06-06 18:42:12 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170935	有图 <p> Soft-top sibling of the AMG GT will still get from 0-100 km/h in four seconds and hit a top speed of 315 km/h. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/730e9bdb-f466-4e9e-a0cb-1e57eb6019fe.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Mercedes-AMG has finally added to the SL63 to its line-up in South Africa. Image: Mercedes-AMG</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Its line-up having remained stagnant since the arrival of the four-cylinder ’43’ almost two years ago, Mercedes-AMG has finally confirmed pricing of the ’63’ variant of the new SL.</p>No electric assistance<p>Shown as far back as 2021, the first ever AMG-developed SL sits opposite the coupe-only AMG GT as being offered solely with a fabric roof-top roof that opens and closes in a Z-pattern in 15 seconds at up to 60 km/h.</p><p>ALSO READ: Modernised Mercedes SL43 lives up to its proud heritage</p><p>Known internally as the R232, the first new SL since the R231 that stayed in production from 2012 to 2021 also becomes the first to offer the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive, which until now, hasn’t been applicable to South Africa as the mentioned ‘43’ only comes with rear-wheel-drive.</p><p>Despite the availability of the entry-level eight-cylinder SL 55 and the range-topping plug-in hybrid SL 63 S revealed at the end of 2023, the mid-spec SL 63 will for now top the local range with outputs of 430kW/800Nm from its non-electrically assisted 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Plug-in Jaecoo J7 and Omoda C9’s shock goes further than power </p> </p> </p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/42baecc9-f77f-4eb5-9fe5-cdb27563799a.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><sub>Fabric roof opens and closes in 15 seconds up to 60 km/h. Image: Mercedes-AMG</sub></p><p>Paired to the nine-speed MCT transmission, with the 4Matic+ system sending the amount of twist to all four corners, the SL 63 will get from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 315 km/h.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Spec<p>As in Europe, South African models have the option of alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 21-inches, although in a departure, the rear-axle steering system has been fitted as standard and not as an option.</p><p>Also included are the Digital LED headlights, the Airscarf neck warmers integrated into the headrests of the front seats, the adaptive Active Ride Control dampers and the electronic limited slip differential.</p><p>In total, the AMG Dynamic Select system offers six modes; Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and a first-time Race mode not available on the SL 43 or the SL 55.</p><p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cc7b24de-ec80-4094-8f10-61d1f175e71e.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><sub>Bar the obvious move to right-hand-drive, the interior has not been changed from the depicted European market model. Image: Mercedes-AMG</sub></p><p>As part of the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package, buyers get more engine mounts, yellow AMG branded brake calipers, a ride height drop of 10 mm and carbon fibre exterior trim.</p><p> </p><p>Inside, no specification differences from the European SL have taken place, meaning the retention of the 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the new AMG Performance steering wheel and, as an option, the AMG Performance seats.</p>Price<p>Priced from R3 943 156, the SL 63’s sticker includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenanceplan as standard.</p><p>NOW READ: All-new AMG developed Mercedes-Benz SL revealed</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-Benz Motoring News </p> Eight-cylinders return as Mercedes-AMG prices long awaited SL 63	查看 3690	《公民报》	2025-06-06 18:51:10 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170934	有图 <p> The girl fabricated the story to conceal her visit to a male friend. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Perjury-rape.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>On Wednesday, Mpumalanga police were sent on a manhunt for two men who were driving a black VW Polo from Dullstroom to Lydenburg on Sunday on allegations of rape. However, this turned out to be a smokescreen.</p><p>According to Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, a 16-year-old girl reported to police that she was hitchhiking on Sunday and got raped after being given a lift by strangers.</p><p>“According to the report, the female victim was from Dullstroom, heading to Lydenburg, when a black VW Polo with two male occupants stopped and offered her a lift. She then accepted the offer,” said Mdhluli on Wednesday.</p><p>ALSO READ: These are Gauteng’s hotspots for murder, rape, kidnapping, carjacking and house robbery</p><p>“After passing Coromandel, the driver diverted the vehicle into a secluded area. The passenger allegedly covered her mouth with a cloth emitting a chemical smell, causing her to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, she realised the passenger was busy raping her.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bogus lawyer ordered to pay back murder accused client’s R40k </p> </p> </p><p>A case docket was opened and assigned to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for investigation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>At the time, acting police provincial commissioner in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, promised the public that the members assigned to investigate would hunt down the suspects until they were brought to justice.</p>‘She lied’<p>However, there was no rape case to investigate and consequently, no suspects to arrest because this was a fabricated story.</p><p>Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said on Friday that the 16-year-old girl had been charged with perjury after investigations revealed that she fabricated the entire story.</p><p>ALSO READ:Crime stats: SA records decrease in murders but increase in rapes</p><p> </p><p>“The FCS Unit immediately launched an investigation into the case, which had attracted significant public attention. However, during the course of their investigation, it was established that no rape had occurred. The girl eventually confessed that she had visited a male friend and, fearing her parents’ reaction, chose to lie about being raped,” said Ndubane.</p><p>Mkhwanazi expressed deep disappointment at the false report and issued a stern warning to the public about the seriousness of making false statements to the police. </p><p>“We will not show mercy to individuals who open false cases. The crime statistics for the last quarter of 2024/2025 indicate an increase in sexual offences. It is therefore extremely concerning and disheartening when people abuse the system by reporting fake cases. These actions waste police resources and undermine our efforts to fight gender-based violence, which we treat as a top priority.</p><p>ALSO READ:GBV, femicide receiving ‘priority attention’, says Gauteng police commissioner</p><p> </p><p>“False reports insult the real victims of GBV, who are genuinely suffering and need our support. We urge members of the public to work with us honestly. Anyone found to be providing false information will be charged. We will not hesitate to make an example out of such individuals.”</p>Mpumalanga rape stats<p>Police Minister Senzo Mchunu recently released the fourth-quarter crime statistics and revealed that three Mpumalanga police stations were among the top 30 stations with reported cases.</p><p>These are Masoyi, Calcutta, and Kabokweni police stations, all located in the Ehlanzeni district, which have recorded an increase in their cases.</p><p>Most incidents occurred in the residences of either the perpetrator or the victim, with 362 cases recorded, followed by public places, with 161 cases.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ:Justice department’s poor record-keeping delays protection orders for GBV victims – AG</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics child rape crime statistics Mpumalanga Rape </p> Mpumalanga teen girl charged for lying about rape ordeal	查看 4252	《公民报》	2025-06-06 19:13:15 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170933	有图 <p> Strong fields will line up in both the men"s and women"s races at the world"s biggest ultra-marathon in Kwazulu-Natal this weekend. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/running.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Former winners Tete Dijana and Piet Wiersma are among the favourites in the men’s race. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Local athletes will take on a strong contingent of international visitors at the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon, a down run between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday.</p><p>We take a look at five of the top contenders for the men’s and women’s titles.</p>MenTete Dijana (South Africa)<p>One of thecountry’s most consistent ultra-marathon runners, Dijana will target his third Comrades win after securing victory in 2022 and 2023.</p><p>In 2023, he set the down run record of 5:13:58, and though that mark should be safe on a longer course this weekend, if Dijana is at his best he will be difficult to beat.</p>Piet Wiersma (Netherlands)<p>At the age of 27, Wiersma is one of the younger individuals in the elite field, but he has proved his ability in recent years.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gerda Steyn aims to build on her legacy with another Comrades victory </p> </p> </p><p>A former bronze medallist at the 100km World Championships, the Dutch athlete finished second in his Comrades debut in 2023 and last year he went one better by winning the up run.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Bongmusa Mthembu (South Africa)<p>One of the best ultra runners South Africa has ever produced, Mthembu has earned 10 Comrades gold medals and, remarkably, has finished in the top three on seven occasions.</p><p>A three-time winner of the race and a former winner of the Two Oceans ultra-marathon in Cape Town, the 41-year-old athlete has the experience to outclass a strong field.</p>Edward Mothibi (South Africa)<p>Another veteran athlete with a wealth of experience, Mothibi flaunted his consistency by finishing in the top four at Comrades on four occasions between 2018 and 2023.</p><p>The winner of the up run in 2019, he has also previously found success on the down run and he will fancy his chances of putting up a fight once again.</p><p> </p>Degefa Lafebo (Ethiopia)<p>As strong as they are over the standard marathon distance, Ethiopian athletes are not known for their ultra-distance prowess, but Lafebo is an exception.</p><p>He earned gold medals at Two Oceans in 2023 and 2024, and last year he went on to secure third place at Comrades, and he should be in the hunt near the front of the field.</p>WomenGerda Steyn (South Africa)<p>Comrades is unpredictable and anything can happen, but few bookies will give anything better than even odds for Steyn to win again.</p><p>After winning her sixth successive Two Oceans title earlier this year, she will target her fourth Comrades victory in defence of the down run title she earned in 2023 when she set the record of 5:44:54.</p><p> </p>Alexandra Morozova (Russia)<p>If anyone has the pedigree to put up a fight against Steyn, it’s Morozova, who has been the most consistent elite woman at Comrades over the last decade.</p><p>Between 2017 and 2024 she earned six gold medals, winning the race in 2022, and Morozova has the experience and the ability to cause an upset against the pre-race favourite.</p>Caitriona Jennings (Ireland)<p>A former bronze medallist at the 100km World Championships, Jennings has been a regular feature at Comrades in recent years,finishing third in 2019, fifth in 2023 and seventh last year.</p><p>The 44-year-old former Olympic marathon runner, who was also seventh at the Two Oceans last season, will be confident of challenging for her fourth Comrades gold medal.</p><p> </p>Courtney Olsen (United States)<p>Holding down a full-time job in the banking industry and managing a team of competitive runners, Olsen doesn’t have as much time as she’d like to focus on training.</p><p>But she proved her class last year by finishing third on debut on the up run and she went on to break the50 mile (80.46km) world record later in the season.</p>Irvette van Zyl (South Africa)<p>Van Zyl has found some good form this year after bouncing back from injury and she will line up among the contenders on her Comrades debut.</p><p>The SA 50km record holder has finished second behind Steyn on three occasions at Two Oceans and as one of the country’s most experienced distance runners, she should make her presence felt.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Comrades Marathon road running </p> Comrades Marathon: Top five men's and women's contenders \| The Citizen	查看 4656	《公民报》	2025-06-06 19:22:57 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170932	有图 <p> The singer said she will be taking a break for recovery. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Jessie-J-cancer.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>International music star, Jessie J. Picture: Instagram/@jessiej</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>UK pop singer Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Ellen Cornish, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.</p><p>The Bang Bang hitmaker shared the news on Instagram this week.</p><p>“Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding onto the word ‘early’. I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period,” she shared.</p><p>The 37-year-old singer said she decided to go public with the news as sharing has helped her.</p><p>“I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me — with other people giving me their love and support, and also their own stories.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Touring South Africa is a dream’: Calum Scott opens up about upcoming tour </p> </p> </p><p>“I’m an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through similar or even worse. That’s the bit that kills me,” she added.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Jessie said she received her diagnosis before releasing her hit song No Secrets in April this year.</p><p>“To get diagnosed with this as I’m putting out a song called No Secrets, right before putting out a song called Living My Best Life, which was all pre-planned before I found out about this — I mean, you can’t make it up.”</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘I could die before surgery’: Cancer patient lost in Gauteng hospitals backlog</p>Jessie J to take a break for surgery<p>The singer said she would be taking a break to focus on her recovery.</p><p> </p><p>“What a weird way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery — and I’ll come back with massive tits and more music.”</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Jessie J (@jessiej)</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Feels like going back to my favourite uncle’s house’: Tumi Morake on returning to JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics cancer celebrities </p> 'I am going to disappear for a bit': Jessie J after cancer diagnosis	查看 2319	《公民报》	2025-06-06 19:47:33 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170931	有图 <p> The DA says the NPA should at least prosecute one major case successfully to regain public trust. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NPA-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi during a media briefing in Silverton where she introduced the new Investigating director at the NPA head office on Friday, 24 May 2019. Picture: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Lawyers for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are under scrutiny for their inability to secure convictions in high-profile cases.</p><p>The NPA has failed to secure court victories and convictions in several major cases, including controversial Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso’s rape case, and other prominent cases linked to ANC politicians and State Capture.</p><p>In 2024, former prosecutor and now DA parliamentarian Glynnis Breytenbach proposed a set of reforms aimed at bolstering successful prosecutions.</p><p>This includes introducing a “Scorpions 2.0” bill, which is expected to establish an independent Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).</p><p>This commission will have the power to investigate and prosecute high-level corruption, free from political interference.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> WATCH: NPA ‘infiltrated by those against the rule of law’ – Batohi </p> </p> </p><p>The DA also wants to amend the constitution to ensure the head of the NPA is appointed by parliament and not the president.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I did not expect that there would be a huge appetite for this bill, for obvious reasons. But I believe it is the only solution to the current problem.</p><p>“To rebuild, the NPA is going to take 20 years. We cannot wait 20 years for these prosecutions to take place; to fill up an anti-corruption commission with competent staff would be much easier,” said Breytenbach.</p><p>Breytenbach believes that other problems that plague the NPA include budget cuts, which limit the organisation’s ability to do its work.</p><p>“If you do not have a budget, it becomes difficult and then impossible to prosecute these cases in court, and that is why we see these debacles in court because there has not been sufficient consultation with subject-matter experts,” she said.</p><p> </p>Sabotage in the NPA?<p>On Thursday, National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi expressed concern about the NPA’s inability to deliver successful prosecutions.</p><p>“That actually makes me worry sometimes, that the NPA is actually being infiltrated by people who do not have the rule of law at heart.</p><p>“I do not sleep comfortably at night because of that, not because I think the NPA is a failing organisation,” she said.</p><p>Breytenbach said she believes that Batohi has done her best and cannot be completely blamed for all the failures in prosecutions.</p><p> </p><p>She said some of the bad elements in the ranks of the NPA are known, but there seems to be no political will to root them out.</p><p>“We all know who they are. She (Batohi) has not managed to get rid of all of them either because she has not tried, but some of them we know that she has tried, and she has been hampered in the process,” she said.</p><p>ALSO READ: NPA ‘taken aback’ over Moroadi Cholota extradition ruling, hints at appeal</p>NPA a haven for politically connected?<p>ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip stated that the NPA has become a haven for the politically connected.</p><p> </p><p>“It has become a place where accountability is avoided, justice is delayed, and prosecutions collapse with shocking regularity.</p><p>“Under Shamila Batohi’s leadership, the NPA reels from one scandal to the next.</p><p>“South Africans are left wondering if these failures are merely a result of incompetence, or is there a deliberate agenda to protect the corrupt?” he said.</p><p>NOW READ: NPA ‘infiltrated by those against the rule of law’ – Batohi says</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Glynnis Breytenbach National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Shamila Batohi </p> A national embarrassment? ‘Scorpions 2.0’ bill pitched to save failing NPA \| The Citizen	查看 4164	《公民报》	2025-06-06 19:54:17 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170930	有图 <p> The co-owner states that while most of their clients are parents of young girls, Kallz Kids Spa is a family-oriented institution. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kids-Spa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Young girls at Kallz Kids Spa. Picture: Supplied </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The past two decades alone have seen a shift in how parent raise their children.</p><p>Technology has played a massive role in this, with kids as young as 10 years old having their own social media accounts, albeit controlled by their parents, to owning a cell phone.</p><p>Today’s kids are exposed to a wide range of information and perspectives at a younger age through their screen time.</p><p>The Mpala family realised this when their then nine-year-old daughter, who loves all things beauty and pampering, asked her parents in 2022 for a pamper party with her friends.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Kallz Kids Spa (@kallzkidsspa_za)</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> A VIEW OF THE WEEK: We need a ceasefire in the war on children </p> </p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“As we started looking around, we quickly realised that most spas were tailored for adults, with little to no facilities dedicated solely to kids. That sparked the idea—if we were struggling to find a safe, fun, and child-friendly spa experience, surely other parents were too,” Raymond Mpala tells The Citizen.</p><p>Together with his wife, Thandeka Sibiya-Mpala, the couple are the founder and owners of Kallz Kids Spa. “This was done with a realisation that self-care shouldn’t be reserved only for adults,” Mpala shares.</p><p>“Kids also deserve moments of calm, celebration, and confidence-building. We wanted to create a space where fun, relaxation, and learning about taking care of oneself could go hand in hand.”</p><p>Located in Germiston, the kids’ spa has been operating since August 2022 and has seen a demand for their unique services.</p><p> </p><p>Similar to him and his wife, Mpala says other parents are also looking for creative and wholesome ways to celebrate birthdays or treat their children to something special.</p><p>“Word-of-mouth has been powerful, and we’re blessed to have returning families and strong support from the community,” he shares.</p><p>ALSO READ: Mzansi meets Hollywood: Kris Jenner and Khanyi Mbau facelift secrets revealed</p>Self-care and beauty standards for kids<p>Kallz Kids Spa believes that one is never too young to learn about self-care. However, this could easily be interpreted as encouraging kids to focus on their looks from a young age, instead of allowing them to be kids.</p><p> </p><p>“That’s a valid concern, and we welcome these kinds of conversations,” says father and entrepreneur, Mpala.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Kallz Kids Spa (@kallzkidsspa_za)</p><p>“Our approach to self-care at Kallz Kids Spa is not rooted in vanity or appearance. It’s about teaching kids the importance of hygiene, confidence, and emotional well-being in a fun and age-appropriate way.</p><p> </p><p>We don’t promote beauty standards—we’re nurturing and promoting hygiene, self-love, bonding, confidence and a sense of value.”</p><p>He says their activities are centred on creativity and kindness, not looks.</p><p>“It’s all about fun, imagination, and positive experiences. We fully support kids being kids, and our space encourages exactly that, playfulness and empowerment, not appearance-focused.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Skin self-care during pregnancy</p><p> </p>Bonding<p>He says while most of their clients are parents of young girls, Kallz Kids Spa is a family-oriented institution, not just for girls.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by Kallz Kids Spa (@kallzkidsspa_za)</p><p>“We are very intentional about creating an inclusive space that welcomes boys as well. In fact, we are actively encouraging dads, especially, to spend quality time with their sons here.”</p><p>The packages at Kallz Kids Spa range from one and a half to three hours.</p><p>“Let’s be honest, it’s rare that parents sit with their children uninterrupted for that long at home just to talk. Imagine sitting in a warm jacuzzi with your son or daughter for 30 minutes—those moments often open the door to real conversation, laughter, and a deeper bond.” </p><p>“We live in a country facing serious challenges around absent fathers and limited parent-child bonding time. Our spa creates a unique opportunity for that connection to happen—away from distractions, in a relaxed and nurturing environment.”</p><p>NOW READ: Miss World 2025 – Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins World Designer Award for Africa</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics beauty children parents </p> Kallz Kids Spa: Setting beauty standards for kids or a bonding opportunity for parents and kids? \| The Citizen	查看 5139	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:05:50 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170929	有图 <p> The state is awaiting a two-minute video clip from a broadcaster. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Senzo-Meyiwa-murder-trial-state-evidence-defence.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>State prosecutor George Baloyi . Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>There was an exchange in court on Friday as the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial challenged the state’s attempt to introduce new evidence.</p><p>Proceedings resumed in the Pretoria High Court, following the conclusion of cross-examination of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda.</p>State seeks to introduce new evidence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial<p>During proceedings, state prosecutor George Baloyi sought to re-examine Gininda regarding additional photographs retrieved from the cellphones of accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi, and accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube.</p><p>“The role purpose of such re-examination is to put a full and fair picture before the court to enable the court to adjudicate on the issues that are in dispute namely the identity of the perpetrators who invaded the Khumalo home on the 26th of October 2014 and killed the deceased.</p><p>“It is, therefore, our submission that the evidence is relevant,” he said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Justice committee chair slams Mokgoatlheng’s ‘unfortunate’ comments in Meyiwa trial </p> </p> </p><p>Baloyi explained that the defence opposed this move on the grounds that it constituted new evidence not previously addressed. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘This is what happens in a SA run by blacks’: Senzo Meyiwa trial judge fires off explosive rant</p><p>However, he argued that it was the defence that raised the issue of the accused’s identity during Gininda’s cross-examination, which justified revisiting the matter.</p><p>“Even if the re-examination of Brigadier Gininda on these additional photos can be regarded as new matters that do not arise out of cross examination, we submit the new evidence can still be canvassed with the leave of the court and may allow further cross examination on the new evidence.”</p><p>He also pointed out that legislation governing hearsay evidence permits its provisional admission, provided the individuals who obtained the data are recalled to testify.</p><p> </p><noscript></noscript><p>The court previously heard that Mncube, also had photos of guns, ammunition, an axe and a panga on his phone.</p><p>One image with a firearm was saved under the name “my killing machine”.</p>Longwe Twala footage<p>Furthermore, Baloyi revealed that the state is awaiting a two-minute video clip from broadcaster eNCA.</p><p>The footage relates to a claim previously made by late defence lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu during Gininda’s testimony that Meyiwa was shot by Longwe Twala, the son of renowned music producer Sello “Chicco” Twala.</p><p> </p><p>Mngomezulu had also alleged that Longwe accidentally shot himself in the foot during the incident.</p><p>“There is footage available that we want to show the court.</p><p>READ MORE:‘No proper investigation was done’: Defence frustrated over missing evidence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial</p><p>“We have started this process since December 2024 to obtain the footage but there is a certain procedure that is involved.”</p><p> </p><p>Baloyi explained that a Section 205 application, authorised by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shamila Batohi, was granted to gain access to the footage.</p><p>“A section 205 subpoena was issued for the footage but there has been toing and froing with the legal representative from eNCA, but two days ago they undertook to furnish the state with the footage.”</p>Defence pushes back as Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed<p>The defence insisted that the state was introducing new evidence.</p><p>Advocate Charles Mnisi, representing Mncube and accused number one, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, argued that the state must make a formal application to reopen its case.</p><p> </p><p>“As much as we realise that there is nothing stopping the state from adducing that evidence, but that evidence cannot be introduced through re-examination.</p><p>“Procedurally, the state needs to finalise its re-examination, make an application to lead this new evidence which needs to be contexualised in its case.”</p><p>Other defence lawyers echoed similar sentiments. </p><p>Advocate Zandile Mshololo, representing accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli, warned that bypassing proper procedure could compromise the accused’s right to a fair trial.</p><p>She added that Sergeant Moses Mabasa and Warrant Officer Thando Ndlovu – both of whom previously testified on data downloaded from the accused’s phones – would need to be recalled.</p><p>“The new evidence cannot be introduced through this witness [Gininda],” Mshololo told the court.</p><p>Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng ultimately ruled in favour of the defence.</p><p>The trial is set to resume on Monday.</p><p>NOW READ:‘That is the law’: Judge intervenes as lawyers squabble in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Murder trial Pretoria High Court Ratha Mokgoatlheng Senzo Meyiwa </p> Defence raises concerns over new evidence about Longwe Twala in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial	查看 5260	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:08:33 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170928	有图 <p> Beckham played 115 times for England as well as for a list of high-profile clubs including United and Real Madrid. </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/David-Beckham-Kinghthood.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>David Beckham will be knighted next week, according to reports. Picture: Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images/AFP </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood by King Charles III next week in recognition of his football career and his charity work, reports said Friday.</p><p>The former England football captain is set to be named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, according to the BBC and other sources.</p>Beckham joins sporting royalty<p>Other sporting figures who have been awarded the title include Beckham’s former manager at Manchester United, Alex Ferguson, and British tennis great Andy Murray.</p><p>The Sun newspaper said he would take the title of “sir” and his wife Victoria, a former member of the Spice Girls pop group, will be known as Lady Beckham.</p><p>Beckham played 115 times for England as well as for a list of high-profile clubs including United and Real Madrid.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> The king trumps Donald in Canada </p> </p> </p><p>He is currently the president and co-owner ofUS team Inter Miami and co-owner of Salford City, who play in the fourth tier of English football.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The 50-year-old, who has long been in the running for a knighthood, was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2003 — a lower award in Britain’s honours system.</p><p>Victoria later received the same award for services to the fashion industry.</p><p>David Beckham was last month named in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential leaders in philanthropy.</p><p>He is an official ambassador for The King’s Foundation, supporting its education programmes and “efforts to ensure young people have a greater understanding of nature” and has been a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since 2005.</p><p> </p><p>Beckham is understood to have been on the verge of receiving a knighthood after helping London win its bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.</p>A red flag<p>But UK authorities placed a red flag on his nomination due to his involvement in an alleged tax avoidance scheme, according to previous reports. He was subsequently cleared.</p><p>In 2017, British newspapers printed details of leaked emails in which Beckhamcriticised the honours system and the honours committee, according to the BBC.</p><p>A spokesman for Beckhamsaid at the timethat the emails were “hacked”, “doctored” and “private”.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics David Beckham England King Charles </p> Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles: reports	查看 2880	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:17:05 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170927	有图 <p> The lowest-paid CEO in grocery retail is Marek Masojada, CEO of Boxer, with R5.6 million, while the highest-paid is Sean Summers (pictured), CEO of Pick n Pay, with R24.9 million. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pick-n-Pay-CEO-receives-the-highest-salary-in-retail.-Heres-how-much-others-walk-away-with.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Supplied </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>At the top of the corporate ladder, the CEO stands as the face of pressure and power, a single person trusted with steering a company through stormy seas of inflation, consumer hesitancy and relentless competition.</p><p>Those at the helm of retail companies are paid handsomely due to several factors, including qualifications, experience and responsibilities. These are the people whose vision keeps customers walking through the doors despite the crushing cost of living.</p><p>The lowest-paid CEO in grocery retail is Marek Masojada, CEO of Boxer, with R5.6 million, while the highest-paid is Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay, with R24.9 million.</p>How do grocery retailers pay?<p>Those who are on the sales floors, in the stockrooms and behind the registers receive significantly less pay despite them being the people who grind through the chaos, carry out plans and turn PowerPoint strategies into tangible success.</p><p>Is it truly fair that those who ensure the vision comes to life earn a fraction of what the visionary earns?</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> What does the future hold for Spar? Retailer’s profits nosedive </p> </p> </p><p>The Companies Amendment Act, signed into law in July 2024, requires public and state-owned companies to disclose the earnings of their top and lowest employees.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Citizen attempted, with no success, to obtain the breakdown of how much the lowest-paid employee in each of six prominent grocery retailers in South Africa earns, as well as their positions. Enquiries were sent out earlier in the week.</p><p>ALSO READ: Is Boxer taking over, or is trouble brewing?</p>Lowest-paid CEO in grocery retail <p>According to Boxer’s financial results for the 53 weeks ended March 2025, its CEO, Marek Masojada, received a basic salary of R5.6 million. His total remuneration was R18.5 million.</p><p>The total remuneration includes basic salary, retirement and medical contributions of R1.1 million, benefits of R300000 and a short-term performance bonus of R11.5 million.</p><p> </p><p>The financial results outlined that Boxer has a total of 31906 employees. The retailer spends nearly R3.1 billion paying these employees, representing a 19.1% increase from the R2.5 billion spent in the previous financial year.</p><p>ALSO READ: Pick n Pay turnaround taking shape as it delivers on first year of recovery plan</p>Highest paid with no benefits <p>According to Pick n Pay’s financial results for the 53 weeks ended 2 March 2025, the man responsible for restoring the retailer’s glory, Sean Summers, received a basic salary of R24.9 million.</p><p>Unlike other CEOs who receive benefits, retirement contributions and medical benefits, as well as short-term performance bonuses, Summers does not receive these. However, he got a whopping R40.1 million in long-term awards.</p><p> </p><p>Pick n Pay said that employee costs increased by 1.1% to R6.4 billion during the period, up from R6.3 billion in the previous financial year.</p><p>ALSO READ: What does the future hold for Spar? Retailer’s profits nosedive</p>R16 million for Spar CEO<p>Spar seems to include the remuneration of executives and staff in its annual financial results, which are released towards the end of the year. However, The Citizen reached out, with no success, to the retailer to get the figures for 2025.</p><p>According to the retailer’s annual financial statements for the financial year 2024, released on 28 November 2024, Spar’s CEO, Angelo Swartz, got paid a basic salary of R9.5 million. </p><p> </p><p>During the period, he received a performance-related bonus of R4.3 million, retirement funding contributions of R1.1 million, and allowances and other benefits totalling R1 million, costing the retailer R16 million in remuneration.</p><p>ALSO READ: How Shoprite made R20 million profit per day</p>Shoprite and Checkers led by one man <p>Shoprite and Checkers are led by one man under Shoprite Holdings. The Citizen was unable to get the remuneration report of the group for 2025. </p><p>According to the financial statement for 2024, the group’s CEO, Pieter Engelbrecht, received a salary of R18 million.</p><p> </p><p>Apart from the salary, he received retirement and medical benefits of R500 000, benefits worth R919 000, a short-term performance bonus worth R17 million and a long-term incentive bonus worth R14.3 million, making his total cost to the company of R52 million.</p><p>ALSO READ: Is Woolworths in trouble? CEO said financial performance ‘disappointing’</p>Woolies CEO <p>Woolworths’ annual results for the year ended June 2024 show that the total remuneration for its CEO, Roy Bagattini, in 2024 was R65.29 million.</p><p>The breakdown of his remuneration package includes the base salary of R19.39 million and benefits worth R2.5 million. Additionally, he received both short-term and long-term incentives.</p><p>NOW READ: Capitec CEO tops banking pay charts — but how do staff salaries compare? A look at how SA’s top five banks pay</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics chief executive officer (CEO) financial results pay gap salary </p> Pick n Pay CEO receives the highest salary in retail. Here’s how much others get \| The Citizen	查看 5612	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:30:11 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170926	有图 <p> Chairperson Hermanus emphasised the importance of stability within the industry and urged taxi operators to remain calm. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Taxi-shooting-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A deadly shooting at the Mfuleni taxi rank in Cape Town claimed four lives in the early hours of Friday morning.</p><p>According to the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Western Cape chairperson, Mandla Hermanus, three other individuals were rushed to the hospital. They sustained serious injuries.</p><p>The incident has sparked outrage across the taxi industry, with Santaco condemning the act as “brutal and criminal”.</p><p>“We understand four people died at the scene. [Additionally], three were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care,” said Hermanus on Friday.</p>Call for swift arrests<p>Santaco has urged law enforcement agencies to act swiftly to bring the perpetrators to justice.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Four killed, three others injured at Mfuleni taxi rank in Cape Town </p> </p> </p><p>“We call on law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively to identify and arrest those responsible. There can be no tolerance for violence in our industry or communities,” said Hermanus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>While the details of the shooting are still inadequate, it is believed that gunmen entered the taxi rank office and opened fire on the people inside.</p><p>Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said further details will be provided.</p><p>The taxi rank has been cordoned off.</p><p>ALSO READ: Police recover 10 AK-47s at Meyerton taxi rank after shooting</p><p> </p>Appeal for calm<p>Hermanus emphasised the importance of stability within the taxi industry and urged taxi operators to remain calm.</p><p>“We urge all operators to remain calm and exercise maximum restraint. This incident must not be allowed to derail the efforts underway to build peace and unity within the taxi industry across the province,” he said.</p><p>Santaco will be meeting with the relevant taxi association to establish what led to the incident and how to prevent future outbreaks of violence.</p><p>NOW READ:Four killed, three others injured at Mfuleni taxi rank in Cape Town</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) taxi rank taxi violence Western Cape </p> Santaco condemns Mfuleni taxi rank shooting that killed four \| The Citizen	查看 2552	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:33:03 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170925	有图 <p> Former Proteas, Lions and Titans player Gulam Bodi was the first to be convicted and sentenced. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ethy-Mbhalati-scaled-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Former Proteas cricket player Ethy Mbhalati. Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 43-year-old former Proteas cricketer has been convicted on a charge of corruption linked to the 2015–2016 T20 Ram Slam match-fixing scandal.</p><p>Ntateko Ethy Mbhlati appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court this week, where he was found guilty of match fixing and sentenced.</p><p>This brings to four the number of former players who have been convicted and sentenced in relation to the T20 match-fixing scandal.</p>Match fixing<p>In 2016, an anti-corruption official at Cricket South Africa (CSA) received information about allegations of match fixing by a former player.</p><p>The former player approached several South African cricket players to participate in a scheme to fix three 2015 and 2016 T20 Ram Slam matches.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bribe-taking NC police officer sentenced to six years </p> </p> </p><p>A preliminary investigation revealed that at least six cricket players were approached by the former player and bookmakers from India to participate in the match-fixing scheme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>On 26 October 2016, the anti-corruption unit at Cricket South Africa reported the matter to the Hawks’ Serious Corruption investigation team for further investigation.</p><p>Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said that the successful investigation led to the arrest and conviction of three cricket players in 2018 and 2022.</p><p>ALSO READ: Former SA cricket players arrested for match-fixing scandal</p>Investigation<p>“On 18 November 2024, Mbhalati was arrested, and in the same month, both [Lonwabo] Tsotsobe and [Thami] Tsolekile were also apprehended. Mbhalati appeared in court on several occasions until his recent conviction.</p><p> </p><p>“The court sentenced Mbhalati to five years imprisonment wholly suspended for five years on condition that he is not found guilty of the same offence during the period of suspension, “ Mogale said.</p>Other Proteas<p>Mogale said Tsotsobe and Tsolekile’s cases are still ongoing, and they will make their next appearance in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 2 October 2025.</p><p>A former Proteas, Lions and Titans player, Gulam Bodi, was the first to be convicted in this case, receiving a five-year imprisonment sentence in October 2019, after he admitted to charges of attempting to fix matches in the same series.</p><p>Bodi acted as an intermediary for international betting syndicates, approaching certain players with a view to engaging in fixing activities during the competition.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Former Lions cricketer Jean Symes sentenced for match-fixing</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corruption Cricket South Africa (CSA) india match fixing Proteas Proteas cricket team </p> Former Proteas cricketer convicted in T20 match-fixing scandal	查看 3137	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:40:34 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170924	有图 <p> Eben Etzebeth has already missed a large chunk of the season with concussion issues and has now picked up a head knock, ruling him out of the URC semifinal. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eben-Etzebeth-v-Munster-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of their URC semifinal meeting with the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday night.Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Sharks coach John Plumtree confirmed that Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth will be available for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final, if they overcome the Bulls in their semifinal clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening (kick-off 6.15pm).</p><p>Etzebeth’s exclusion, due to a head knock, is a major blow to the Sharks hopes of reaching the URC Grand Final for the first time, while the Bulls are hunting a third appearance in four seasons in the trophy match.</p><p>The announcement, however, came as a bit of a shock due to the major concussion issues that Etzebeth struggled with earlier in the season that saw him missing out on almost four months of action, but Plumtree was quick to assuage any further fears.</p><p>“He got a head knock at training, but he’s feeling a lot better already. We decided that it’s best not to risk him this week, so we made a pretty early call,” explained Plumtree during Friday’s team announcement.</p><p>“He’s feeling a lot better by the way, he’s been communicating with me and the team, and I’m not overly concerned about it. I’m pretty sure that if we go through, he’ll be available next week.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bok bruiser Snyman named URC Players’ Player of the Season </p> </p> </p>Double blow<p>The Sharks will have to overcome a double blow in the second row, as on top of the Springbok superstar being unavailable, his lock partner Jason Jenkins was also ruled out of the clash due to an injury he picked up in their quarterfinal win over Munster.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>That has seen youngsters Emile van Heerden and Corne Rahl come into the starting lineup for the massive semifinal.</p><p>Deon Slabbert will provide lock cover off the bench, while loose forward Vincent Tshituka, who has featured at lock a number of times this season, will provide further cover if necessary.</p><p>Plumtree admitted that Etzebeth and Jenkins would both be big losses, but that they were more than confident in the abilities of their understudies who will be stepping into the breach.</p><p>“Eben’s probably the best lock in the world so it’s a big loss, but the thing is it’s a team game. One person doesn’t make this team and we’ve won games without him this year,” said Plumtree.</p><p> </p><p>“Jason is a big loss for us too. He played a pivotal role for us, with Eben being out for so much. He’s played at four, and he’s played at five. It’s really disappointing not to see him in the Springbok squad at the moment as well. I think he deserves to be there.</p><p>“Obviously Corne is a different player to Emile, in so many ways. Corne’s more abrasive, and Emile’s the ball winner, and a smart player and a good developer in his leadership as well. We’ve got full backing of the boys, and the boys are really pleased they’ve got this opportunity.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Eben Etzebeth John Plumtree Sharks rugby team United Rugby Championship </p> Etzebeth will be available for URC final, if Sharks get there	查看 3504	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:53:00 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170923	有图 <p> Kyiv hit hard as Russia launches over 400 drones and dozens of missiles, killing civilians and igniting widespread fires. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ukraine-war-existential-Kremlin-says-launching-revenge-strikes.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>A person looks out from a broken window in a residential building damaged during a Russian air strike in Kyiv on June 6, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia carried out a barrage of drone strikes across Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people and wounding 20 in the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. Picture: AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Kremlin said on Friday that the Ukraine war was “existential” for Russia, after it launched a wave of retaliatory drone and missilestrikes that killed at least three in Kyiv.</p><p>AFP journalists heard air raid sirens and explosions ring out over the capital throughout the night as Ukrainian air defence batteries intercepted waves of Russian drones and missiles.</p><p>Kyiv announced that Russia had fired 45 missiles and 407 drones in the barrage, after RussianPresident Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation for an audacious Ukrainian attack on several Russian airbases.</p><p>President Volodymyr Zelensky in response urged allies to “decisively” ramp up pressure on Russia to halt the war, which has left tens of thousands dead over more than three years of fighting.</p><p>“We heard a drone – we heard it coming very close and then there was an explosion,” Ksenia, a Kyiv resident, told AFP outside a multiple-storey housing block that was left with a charred and gaping hole.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Russia signals severe retaliation after Ukraine’s strikes </p> </p> </p><p>“Our windows and window panes were blown out, but we got away with a slight shock,” she added, standing in a courtyard littered with broken glass and debris.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Russia signals severe retaliation after Ukraine’s strikes</p><p>The Kremlin on Friday cast its three-year invasion as nothing short of a battle for the “future” of Russia.</p><p>“For us it is an existential issue, an issue on our national interest, safety, on our future and the future of our children, of our country,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, responding to US President Donald Trump’s comparison of Moscow and Kyiv to brawling children.</p>‘Act decisively’<p>Zelensky said at least three people had been killed in the capital and that Russia had targeted nine regions of Ukraine, including Lviv and Volyn in the west, which border EU and Nato member Poland.</p><p> </p><p>“If someone does not put pressure and gives the war more time to take lives, they are complicit and responsible. We need to act decisively,” Zelensky wrote on social media.</p><p>Deadly attacks have escalated in recent weeks even as the two sides hold talks aimed at ending the conflict triggered by Russia’s February 2022 invasion.</p><p>Cities and villages have been destroyed across eastern Ukraine and millions forced to flee their homes, with Russia’s forces controlling around one-fifth of Ukraine’s territory.</p><p>ALSO READ: Ukraine shows it’s far from finished with Russian warplanes bombing</p><p> </p><p>Russian aerial assaults have become larger in recent weeks as concerns build over Ukraine’s strained air defence capacity.</p><p>The defence ministry in Moscow said its forces had launched the “massive” missile and drone strike in “response” to recent attacks by Kyiv on its territory.</p><p>Putin earlier this week told Trump that Moscow would retaliate over the Ukrainian attack on Sunday in which drones damaged nuclear-capable military planes at Russian air bases, including thousands of kilometres behind the front lines in Siberia.</p><p>The brazen operation, 18 months in the planning, saw Kyiv smuggle more than 100 small drones into Russia, park them near Russian air bases and unleash them in a coordinated attack.</p><p> </p>Retaliation<p>Despite several recent rounds of meetings between Ukrainian and Russian delegations, Putin has repeatedly rejected a ceasefire and has issued a host of sweeping demands on Ukraine if it wants to halt the fighting.</p><p>They include completely pulling troops out of four regions claimed by Russia, but which its army does not fully control, an end to Western military support and a ban on Ukraine joining Nato.</p><p>ALSO READ: Kremlin denies dragging out Ukraine peace talks</p><p>The overnight Russian attack left multiple fires burning in various districts of the capital.</p><p> </p><p>Three first responders from the state emergency service were killed while dealing with an earlier strike, Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said.</p><p>“They were working under fire to help people,” he said, adding nine more were wounded and that “doctors are fighting for their lives”.</p><p>Kyiv’s mayor said earlier that four were killed in the capital but later revised down that toll.</p><p>Several strikes also hit the city of Lutsk and the Ternopil region in western Ukraine.</p><p>At least 49 people were wounded in total, Zelensky said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Zelensky says won’t play Putin’s ‘games’ with short truce</p><p>Moscow meanwhile said Ukrainian strikes overnight on Russia wounded three people in the western Tula region, while Kyiv claimed to have staged successful attacks on two air fields deep inside Russian territory.</p><p>Footage shared on social media showed a large fire and smoke billowing into the air at an oil facility that serves a military site in Russia’s Saratov region, which has been frequently targeted.</p><p>The Russian defence ministry said it downed 174 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ten downed drones were headed for the Russian capital, according to Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin.</p><p>– By: © Agence France-Presse</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Russia Ukraine Ukraine Russia War </p> Ukraine war 'existential,' Kremlin says, launching revenge strikes \| The Citizen	查看 6003	《公民报》	2025-06-06 20:58:42 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170922	有图 <p> The extension is to give authors and nominators who may not have been aware or failed to beat the first deadline another chance to submit. </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/SA-Literary-Awards-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Winners at the 2024 SA Literary Awards. Picture: Supplied </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Despite a fair rate of submissions from English and Afrikaans literature, the South African Literary Awards (Sala) have extended the submission date, encouraging work in indigenous languages to be submitted.</p><p>“It has been our experience in the past years that we attract small numbers of work written in indigenous languages than in Afrikaans and English,” Sala executive director, Morakabe Raks Seakhoa tells The Citizen.</p><p>The original submission date was 8 May, and authors have been given until 9 June to submit their works so they can be recognised for this year’s edition of the awards.</p><p>Seakhoa says the extension is to give authors and nominators who may not have been aware or failed to beat the first deadline another chance to submit.</p><p>Founded by the wRite associates, in partnership with the then national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in 2005, the main aim of Sala is to pay tribute to South African writers who have distinguished themselves as groundbreaking producers and creators of literature.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> A spy’s story – David Africa’s book ‘Lives On The Line’ thrills </p> </p> </p><p>Sala celebrates literary excellence in the depiction and sharing of South Africa’s histories, value systems, and philosophies, as well as art inscribed and preserved in all the languages of South Africa, particularly the official languages.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: South African literature celebrated at 19th Literary Awards</p>Indigenous work<p>Seakhoa says there may be various reasons why authors of indigenous works haven’t submitted their work for consideration at this year’s awards.</p><p>“The reasons may be many,” he says as he shares some insight.</p><p>“Inadequate resourcing of writing in these languages; the misguided notion among some writers that their work stands a better chance of reaching wider markets,” shares the Executive Director.</p><p> </p><p>This year marks 20 years of Sala. “We are planning a special occasion for Sala when [it] celebrates 20 years, as that’ll be marking a coming of age for this prestigious Awards scheme.</p><p>For this year, considerations are being entertained, including increasing the number of Lifetime Achievement Literary Award category celebrants.”</p><p>The ceremony is expected to be held in November this year.</p><p>ALSO READ: A spy’s story – David Africa’s book ‘Lives On The Line’ thrills</p><p> </p>Sala’s 20-year journey<p>When the literary awards were established, there was only one award, the South African National Poet Laureate Prize.</p><p>Sala now has 16 categories, which range from the Children’s Literature Award to the Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award.</p><p>According to Seakhoa, some of the most hotly contested categories are the Regional and National Poets Laureate Prize, followed by the Novel, First-time Published Author and Creative Non-Fiction Literary categories.</p><p>“There have been a number of calls to include, expand, realign, reconfigure and rename other categories, so these will certainly be considered for the coming years, as well as working very hard to attract more financial support to increase awardees’ cash prizes,” shares Seakhoa.</p><p> </p><p>The cash prizes for all categories are R30 000, except for the National and Regional Poets Laureate, who receive R100 000 and R50 000 respectively.</p><p>Last year’s Sala coincided with the 12th Africa Century International African Writers Conference, which celebrates the 33rd International African Writers’ Day and 30 years of South Africa’s democracy.</p><p>In 1991, the Conference of African Ministers of Education and Culture in Cotonou, Benin, voted to designate November 7th as International African Writers’ Day, which is currently observed across the continent.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘It cannot carry on as things have been’ – Gayton McKenzie as he cuts funding for Downtown Music Hub</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics awards books </p> SA Literary Awards extend submission date, calls for more submissions in indigenous languages \| The Citizen	查看 4495	《公民报》	2025-06-06 21:04:48 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170921	有图 <p> France"s crimes against humanity court has received a complaint over an Israeli strike that killed two French-Palestinian children in Gaza. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/French-grandmother-files-genocide-complaint-over-Gaza-killings.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: X/@DomPradalie</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The grandmother of two children with French nationality killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza has filed a legal complaint in Paris, accusing Israel of “genocide” and “murder”, her lawyer said Friday.</p><p>Jacqueline Rivault filed her complaint with the crimes against humanity section of the Court of Paris, lawyer Arie Alimi said.</p><p>Rivault hopes the fact her daughter’s children, aged six and nine, were French citizens means the country’s judiciary will decide it has jurisdiction to designate a magistrate to investigate the allegations.</p><p>Rights groups, lawyers and some Israeli historians have described the Gaza war as “genocide”.</p><p>But Israel, created in the aftermath of the Nazi Holocaust of Jews during World War II, vehemently rejects the explosive term.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Spain’s Yamal primed to ‘prove’ himself against ‘legend’ Ronaldo </p> </p> </p><p>The complaint states that “two F16 missiles fired by the Israeli army” killed Janna, six, and Abderrahim Abudaher, nine, in northern Gaza on October 24, 2023.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>They and their family had sought refuge in another home “between Faluja and Beit Lahia” after leaving their own two days earlier due to heavy bombardment, the 48-page document stated.</p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: ‘ICJ case never came up’ in meeting with Trump, says Ramaphosa</p><p>One missile entered “through the roof and the second directly into the room where the family was”, it said.</p><p>Abderrahim was killed instantly, while his sister Janna died shortly after being taken to hospital.</p><p> </p><p>The complaint argues the “genocide” allegation is based on the air strike being part of a larger Israeli project to “eliminate the Palestinian population and submit it to living conditions of a nature to entail the destruction of their group”.</p><p>Though formally against unnamed parties, the complaint explicitly targets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government and the military.</p>Mother convicted<p>The children’s brother Omar was severely wounded but still lives in Gaza with their mother, identified as Yasmine Z, the complaint said.</p><p>A French court in 2019 convicted Yasmine Z in absentia of having funded a “terrorist” group over distributing money in Gaza to members of Palestinian militant groups Hamas and the Islamic Jihad.</p><p> </p><p>Hamas’s unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 resulted in the deaths of 1 218 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.</p><p>ALSO READ: Gazan twin brothers’ Cannes film mourns a Gaza lost to war</p><p>Militants abducted 251 hostages, 55 of whom remain in Gaza, including 32 the Israeli military says are dead.</p><p>Israel’s retaliatory offensive in Hamas-run Gaza has killed 54 677 people, mostly civilians, according to the health ministry there, figures the United Nations deems reliable.</p><p> </p><p>No court has so far ruled the ongoing conflict is a genocide.</p><p>But in rulings in January, March and May 2024, the International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial organ, told Israel to do everything possible to “prevent” acts of genocide during its military operations in Gaza.</p><p>The International Criminal Court has issued arrests against Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.</p><p>It also issued an arrest warrant for Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the October 7 attack, but the case against him was dropped in February after confirmation Israel had killed him.</p><p> </p><p>ICC prosecutor Karim Khan initially sought warrants against Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh as well, but dropped those applications after their deaths in Israeli attacks.</p><p>NOW READ: Israel launches expanded Gaza offensive aimed at defeating Hamas</p><p>– By: © Agence France-Presse</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics France Gaza genocide Israel Palestine </p> French grandmother files genocide complaint over Gaza killings \| The Citizen	查看 4473	《公民报》	2025-06-06 21:25:18 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170920	有图 <p> The arbitrator noted that students initially delayed reporting the harassment incidents "because Siwela threatened them". </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sexual-assault-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Stock image </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A Gauteng high school teacher has been found guilty of sexual assault and harassment of multiple Grade 8 students and dismissed from his position following a lengthy arbitration process that concluded in May 2025.</p><p>Lindokuhle Siwela, a natural science teacher at Kensington High School, was found guilty on multiple charges of sexual misconduct involving several schoolgirls in 2023.</p><p>Education Labour Relations Council arbitrator Themba Manganyi ruled that Siwela was unsuitable to work with children and ordered his dismissal as the mandatory sanction.</p><p>The arbitrator also declared that Siwela be registered as unsuitable to work with children in terms of the Children’s Act, effectively barring him from any future employment involving minors.</p>Pattern of misconduct targeting Grade 8 students<p>The charges against Siwela involved a disturbing pattern of behaviour targeting Grade 8D students throughout 2023.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Alcohol, e-cigarettes and knives found during search at high school in Brakpan </p> </p> </p><p>The allegations included multiple instances of sexual assault through inappropriate touching, sexual harassment through inappropriate comments and questions, and intimidation of victims who threatened to report him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>According to testimony by pupils, Siwela’s misconduct extended beyond physical assault to include a system of awarding academic marks based on students’ physical appearance rather than their academic performance.</p><p>Learner ZY testified that during a periodic table project, Siwela “would allocate them marks based on their body shape”.</p><p>She recounted how when asked how many marks she deserved, she said 15 out of 20, “but he said she deserved 18 out of 20 because she was beautiful”.</p><p>ALSO READ:Police rope in specialised team to probe murder of 14-year-old Lukhona Fose</p><p> </p>Students testify about harassment<p>Multiple students provided testimony detailing Siwela’s inappropriate behavior during the 2023 academic year.</p><p>The students, whose identities were protected during proceedings, described a pattern of unwanted physical contact, inappropriate sexual comments and threats when they attempted to seek help.</p><p>Learner AM testified about an incident in which she and another student called Siwela for help with a project.</p><p>“Mr Siwela approached them from behind and put his hands around their necks and he held their breasts,” the arbitrator’s report said. When questioned about his actions, Siwela allegedly responded that “he would make them fail”.</p><p> </p><p>The same student testified that Siwela told her “she must date him and that he would take good care of her and that she should stop sleeping with young boys.”</p><p>Learner SK, who served as a representative council member, testified about particularly disturbing incidents including Siwela’s refusal to allow her to use the toilet during menstruation unless she proved her condition to him.</p><p>“Mr Siwela refused and said that she must undress so that he could see for himself,” according to her testimony.</p><p>ALSO READ: Police launch search for teen kidnapped by fake cops in Vereeniging</p><p> </p>Threats and intimidation tactics<p>Central to the case was evidence that Siwela used his position of authority to intimidate students who might report his behaviour.</p><p>Multiple witnesses testified that he threatened academic retaliation against students who spoke out.</p><p>SK testified that Siwela “threatened her that if she reported him for sexual harassment, he would make sure that she did not write matric”.</p><p>Similarly, testimony revealed that Siwela told another student “he would make her life miserable and that he would make her fail” when she indicated she might report him.</p><p> </p><p>The arbitrator noted that students initially delayed reporting the incidents “because Mr Siwela threatened them”.</p><p>ALSO READ: Abusive Teachers: How do we deal?</p>Teacher’s defence collapses under scrutiny<p>During the proceedings, which spanned multiple hearing dates from August 2024 to March 2025, Siwela pleaded not guilty to all charges but offered what the arbitrator characterised as merely “bare denial” of the allegations.</p><p>Siwela’s testimony was marked by contradictions and admissions that undermined his defence.</p><p>He conceded that he “touched learners when he was interacting with them during teaching and learning” but denied inappropriate intent.</p><p>Regarding specific allegations, Siwela’s responses were evasive.</p><p>On one charge of sexual assault, he stated he “had nothing to say about allegation 1 as he was not sure whether it happened in full view of the class or somewhere else”.</p><p>The arbitrator noted that Siwela “conceded that he could have touched her bum when moving in between the rows, but denied that he smacked her” and admitted that “allegation 12 could be true because he used to compliment learners who wore full uniform”.</p><p>ALSO READ: Discipline and learning collapse at Wordsworth High School</p>Arbitrator finds evidence overwhelming<p>Manganyi found the students’ testimony credible and consistent, noting that “all the learners that testified in these proceedings gave a first-hand account of what they knew and they were consistent even during cross-examination”.</p><p>The arbitrator was particularly critical of Siwela’s defence strategy, noting that “there was no version that was put to them during cross-examination” and that key elements of Siwela’s own testimony contradicted his defence.</p><p>Manganyi dismissed Siwela’s claims that the students were disruptive and had fabricated the allegations, pointing out that no evidence was presented of any disciplinary action taken against the student witnesses.</p><p>The arbitrator noted that “these learners were in their first year in high school and the reception that they got from Mr Siwela is very appalling to say the least”.</p><p>“The evidence that the learners gave was corroborative, consistent and not rehearsed, contrary to Mr Siwela’s arguments,” the arbitrator concluded.</p><p>ALSO READ: School in south of Joburg rocked by sexual harassment claims</p>Mandatory dismissal and future restrictions<p>The arbitrator determined that dismissal was the mandatory sanction given the nature of the violations under the Employment of Educators Act. </p><p>Manganyi found Siwela to be “an unsuitable candidate for corrective discipline as he never showed any remorse for his actions”.</p><p>The ruling emphasised the breach of trust inherent in Siwela’s position: “It is common cause that Mr Siwela was entrusted with the care of children and that it was expected of him to act with the utmost good faith in his conduct towards learners as society must be able to trust him as an educator unconditionally with children.”</p><p>The ruling also requires notification to the South African Council of Educators regarding breaches of professional ethics.</p><p>NOW READ: KZN Education welcomes arrest of alleged serial school rapist</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics high school sexual harassment sexual misconduct </p> Teacher dismissed for sexual harassment against Grade 8 pupils	查看 7543	《公民报》	2025-06-06 21:37:09 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170919	有图 <p> The circumstances surrounding the shooting is being investigated by Saps. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shooting.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>An off-duty police officer has been killed and another person critically injured in a murder suicide in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).</p><p>IPSS Medical Rescue and security responded to reports of the shooting in the Mangethe area on Friday.</p>Shooting<p>IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said Saps was on the scene when they arrived.</p><p>Reports from the scene indicate that two people sustained gunshot wounds, with one person declared dead. A second patient was found to be in a critical condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.</p><p>“The critically injured patient was stabilised on the scene by IPSS Medical Rescue advanced life support paramedics before being airlifted by the Air Mercy Services helicopter to a specialised facility for further care,” Meyrick said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Four killed, three others injured at Mfuleni taxi rank in Cape Town </p> </p> </p><p>NOW READ:Four killed, three others injured at Mfuleni taxi rank in Cape Town</p><p> </p><p> </p>Police officer<p>Merick said the circumstances surrounding the shooting are being investigated by Saps.</p><p>“We can confirm that the shooting appears to have been an attempted murder/suicide. The victim who lost her life was an off-duty Saps member. Our condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.”</p>Taxi rank shooting<p>Meanwhile, two gunmen shot and killed four taxi operators and injured two other commuters at the Mfuleni taxi rank in Cape Town on Friday morning.</p><p>Western Cape police said two of the taxi operators were shot and killed while sitting in a private vehicle at the taxi rank.</p><p> </p><p>The gunmen then proceeded inside an office where two more taxi operators were shot dead and two others were injured.</p>Attack condemned<p>The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Western Cape chairperson, Mandla Hermanus, condemned the attack.</p><p>“We call on law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively to identify and arrest those responsible. There can be no tolerance for violence in our industry or communities.”</p><p>Hermanus emphasised the importance of stability in the taxi industry and urged taxi operators to remain calm.</p><p> </p><p>Santaco will be meeting with the relevant taxi association to establish what led to the shooting.</p><p>ALSO READ:Two arrested and charged for IFP deputy chief whip’s ‘assassination’</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Murder paramedics Police shooting suicide </p> Off-duty police officer dead, another injured in KZN murder suicide	查看 2817	《公民报》	2025-06-06 21:42:54 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170918	有图 <p> He was dismissed last year after being found guilty at a disciplinary hearing of calling two African pupils the k-word. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Northern-Cape-teacher-racism-Education-Labour-Relations-Council.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A teacher in the Northern Cape has failed in his attempt to return to work after being dismissed for using a racial slur against two black pupils.</p><p>Gerhard Louw took the Northern Cape department of education to the Education Labour Relations Council, arguing that his dismissal was unfair.</p><p>At the time, Louw was employed at Technical High School Kimberley, where he taught technology and automotive subjects.</p><p>He was dismissed in November last year after being found guilty at a disciplinary hearing of calling two African pupils the k-word.</p><p>The arbitration proceedings were held on 8 April and 22 May. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bribe-taking NC police officer sentenced to six years </p> </p> </p>Pupils testify after Northern Cape teacher appeals dismissal over k-word<p>During the hearings, the provincial department called two pupils to testify.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The first witness, a Grade 12 at the time of the incident, said she was among seven girls who were transferred from the Northern Cape High School hostel to the Technical High School hostel on the evening of 23 June 2024.</p><p>Upon their arrival, Louw – who was one of the supervisors at the hostel – emerged from his residence and expressed displeasure at the girls being relocated to “his hostel”.</p><p>She testified that Louw conveyed his frustration to their driver, Mr Tshabalala. </p><p>After Tshabalala returned to the vehicle, Louw allegedly approached her and another pupil and accused them of tarnishing the school’s reputation, then called them the k-word.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Racism in schools: born-free generation faces lingering inequality challenges</p><p>She said that both she and the other pupil were shocked, as they had done or said nothing to provoke such language.</p><p>She also indicated that a third pupil might have overheard the incident.</p><p>The pupil added during cross-examination that they reported the incident to their families and the hostel’s centre manager instead of Tshabalala, who was the groundsman and head of security.</p><p> </p><p>Tshabalala later advised them to report the matter to the authorities once schools reopened.</p><p>The second witness, who was the third pupil mentioned, confirmed the first witness’s testimony and added that Louw had yelled at the girls in the presence of his wife.</p>Northern Cape teacher denies using racial slur<p>Louw testified as the sole witness in his own defence. </p><p>He stated that at the time of the incident, the hostel was occupied by boys attending winter school and that he felt it was inappropriate for girls to stay there as well.</p><p> </p><p>The teacher claimed to have warned the girls that they would be asked to leave if they did not behave.</p><p>Louw insisted he could not recall using the k-word. </p><p>He also contended that neither school management nor Tshabalala informed him of the allegations and he only became aware of the matter weeks later when he was served with legal documents.</p><p>READ MORE: Eastern Cape teacher fails to get job back after being fired for fabricating marks of 200 matric pupils</p><p> </p><p>According to Louw, he never saw the girls again after the incident.</p><p>During cross-examination, Louw admitted to being angry during the interaction, but again denied using the racial slur. </p><p>He also said he could have called his wife and a second person to support his version of events, as they were present during the conversation.</p><p>Louw asked for reinstatement on the grounds of what he claimed was unfair dismissal.</p>Arbitrator upholds dismissal<p>In a 5 June ruling, the arbitrator found that the testimonies of the two pupils were credible and consistent, making them reliable witnesses.</p><p>“A mere denial by the applicant is not enough to sustain a plea of not guilty when faced by allegations of this nature. </p><p>“The usage of the word ‘k****r’ is not just illegal and degrading to the humanity and dignity of the learners, but it reminds us all of the horrible past of our country,” the award reads.</p><p>The arbitrator also pointed out that Louw agreed with almost every detail of the pupils’ accounts, except the use of the racial slur.</p><p>“If the applicant was really truthful about this, surely his wife and Mrs van der Lith would not have deemed it troublesome to come to this council and to corroborate his version.”</p><p>Describing Louw’s conduct as “despicable”, the arbitrator concluded that the teacher being fired was an appropriate sanction and “a matter of last resort”.</p><p>Therefore, the dismissal was “substantively fair”.</p><p>“In this democratic South Africa, people like the applicant are anti-transformation and should not be allowed near children and the good citizenry of our society.”</p><p>NOW READ: Can you get fired for being racist? Here is what employers and employees need to know</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Department of Education Northern Cape racism school teacher </p> 'Using k-word is illegal': Northern Cape teacher fired for racist outburst loses reinstatement battle	查看 5414	《公民报》	2025-06-06 21:50:24 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170917	有图 <p> Trump"s relationship with Musk has been described as transactional. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/First-group-of-white-South-Africans-arrive-in-US-for-resettlement.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The first group of Afrikaners from South Africa to arrive for resettlement listen to remarks from US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar (both out of frame), after they arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on May 12, 2025. Picture: AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The future of 49 South Africans who have taken up refugee status in the United States is uncertain, as developments in the White House point towards Donald Trump being disillusioned over the white genocide claims he has made about South Africa.</p><p>Trump’s ally and confidant pastor Mark Burns has been in South Africa for a few days investigating claims of a white genocide.</p><p>He told a local broadcaster that he would report back to the White House that he had found no evidence of a white genocide.</p><p>Meanwhile, on Thursday, a public spat broke out between Trump and South African-born billionaire Elon Musk. The two figures even made serious threats against each other on social media.</p><p>There were claims that Musk was part of a disinformation campaign about South Africa and its “race-based” laws.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as feud fallout mounts </p> </p> </p>Politics in the White House<p>International relations expert Anthoni van Nieuwkerk told The Citizen the White House was now receiving correct information about the false claims of a white genocide in South Africa.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I think Trump is rethinking his belief that there is a white genocide; he might back off from this and it will lead to egg on the faces of those who started this disinformation campaign,” he said.</p><p>Van Nieuwkerk said a number of exposés by journalists around the world have disproved the information that Trump presented as fact during his meeting with a South African delegation in Washington.</p><p>“These developments will allow South Africa and the US to reset relations and start over on a stronger basis,” he said.</p>What’s next for the ‘refugees’<p>Van Nieuwkerk said the 49 refugees were in a precarious situation with the uncertainty of what Trump would do next.</p><p> </p><p>“They will be left with no home and they might even want to return home, because if the appetite for accommodating Afrikaners goes away and it loses its importance, then those people will be left stranded.</p><p>“By the way, it is not automatic that they will have a safe home, jobs and comfort. They will have to compete with others for the same benefits and some of them might return because the politics have now shifted fundamentally.</p><p>“This special dispensation for Afrikaners will fade away over time and very quickly. Fewer and fewer Afrikaners will take up this offer because it is very unclear what they will walk into on the other end,” he said.</p><p>Despite this, Van Nieuwkerk believes that there is no evidence to suggest that Musk was behind the disinformation campaign about South Africa.</p><p> </p><p>He also believes that Trump’s feud with Musk has no direct implications for South Africa’s relationship with the US.</p><p>ALSO READ: Trump’s latest offer is not just for Afrikaners </p>Was Musk involved?<p>Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast said the fallout between Trump and Musk is beneficial to South Africa.</p><p>“It is clear that Trump was indebted to Elon Musk. The question is how he was going to be indebted. Trump was just a mouthpiece. </p><p> </p><p>“The whole white genocide thing did not come from him. It could have had something to do with Elon Musk,” he said.</p><p>NOW READ: Magwenya: Ramaphosa optimistic after Trump meeting boosts US-SA ties </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics AfriForum Elon Musk Trump presidency </p> Trump-Musk breakup: Will 49 'refugees' return to South Africa? \| The Citizen	查看 4107	《公民报》	2025-06-06 21:55:30 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word
3170916	有图 <p> The fake lawyer was rearrested after his sentencing for another fraud case in Gauteng. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smelly-food-case-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 32-year-old man has been ordered to pay back money he received unlawfully from a client while posing as a lawyer back in 2019.</p><p>On Thursday, the Bethal Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga instructed Doctor Sobetha to pay back R40000 he received from a client that he tried to conduct a bail application for.</p>Four-year sentence<p>Sobetha has been ordered to pay the client – who was charged with murder – R3000 in monthly instalments until the last cent is paid up.</p><p>According to the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks), the order to pay back the money was made in addition to a sentence of four years behind bars, with the option to pay a R20000 fine.</p><p>This was after the bogus lawyer pleaded guilty to the charges.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Mpumalanga teen girl sends police on a hunt for her rapist, but she lied </p> </p> </p><p>“Two years of his four-year imprisonment were suspended for five years on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence,” Hawks regional spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi said.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Sobetha arrested in court<p>The bogus lawyer was arrested after a state prosecutor found fault in his arguments during court proceedings.</p><p>Sobetha was then asked to prove that he was a legal practitioner before the court, but failed to do so.</p><p>ALSO READ: Bogus doctor bust in Havenside sting operation</p><p>He was arrested by members of the Secunda-based Serious Organised Crime investigation unit who were in attendance.</p><p> </p>Hawks nab bogus lawyer in KZN<p>“The matter was referred to the Hawks Secunda-based Serious Commercial Crime investigation unit for further investigation. The suspect, Sobetha, was granted bail in 2024 and never set foot in court again,” Nkosi said.</p><p>“Investigation led members of the Hawks’ tactical operations management system to Durban, where the suspect was arrested on 22 May 2025.”</p><p>Sobetha was brought back to Mpumalanga, where he first appeared in the Bethal Magistrate’s Court on 30 May.</p>Sobetha rearrested after sentencing<p>He was rearrested immediately after sentencing on Thursday for a fraud case in Moroka, Gauteng, dating back to 2023.</p><p> </p><p>He is now in police custody in Gauteng.</p><p>Hawks provincial head Major General Nico Gerber warned people to only consult with registered legal advisers.</p><p>“It is concerning if people are defrauded by people like Sobetha whose formal education does not even go beyond high school level,” Gerber said.</p><p>NOW READ: Hawks investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud with Tammy Taylor franchises</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics fraud hawks lawyer Mpumalanga </p> Bogus lawyer ordered to pay back murder accused client's R40k \| The Citizen	查看 3054	《公民报》	2025-06-06 22:28:22 2025-06-07 17:14:04	word

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