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Daily news update: Wilgenhof residence report| Zille on Ramaphosa and GNU agreement| Presidential inauguration
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In today’s news update, the panel that investigated the Wilgenhof men’s residence at Stellenbosch University dismissed claims by former students, stating that there was no physical violence or humiliation involved during the Nagligte disciplinary process at the residence.
In other news, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Senzo Mchunu as the acting Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration will take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 19, and will be live-streamed on the government website and its various X platforms.
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Zille: DA will not support motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa
Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance (DA), Helen Zille, says the party will not support any motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The decision stems from the government of national unity agreement signed by the party and the African National Congress (ANC) on Friday.
Wilgenhof: Report spotlights Nagligte-KKK-Nazism parallels
The Nagligte disciplinary process is at its essence an ingeniously conceived and choreographed theatrical experience, laden with humour, irony, and secrecy. There is no physical violence or humiliation. None of the costumes or practices of the Nagligte originate from, or are intended to reference, any racist
or white supremacist basis or ideology.
This is one of the statements by previous residents (ou-Wilgenhoffers) which were dismissed by a panel that investigated the Wilgenhof men’s residence at the Stellenbosch University (SU).
Presidential inauguration: Road closures, alternative routes and permits for residents
It’s all systems go for Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidential inauguration after the 71-year-old statesman’s re-election at the first sitting of the National Assembly at the Cape Town International Centre on Friday evening.
The inauguration is set to take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday 19 June and will be live-streamed on the government website and its various X platforms.
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu appointed acting minister of agriculture
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Senzo Mchunu as acting minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development.
“The appointment, which takes effect immediately, follows the election by the National Assembly of Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza as Speaker of the National Assembly,” reads a statement by the Presidency.
Youth Day tragedy: Bay teenagers gunned down by balaclava-clad men
A tavern in Nelson Mandela Bay was rocked by a shock incident which saw two teenagers being gunned down and another three patrons injured on Sunday, 16 June.
Police were called to the scene in Bhabhatane Street, Walmer, where the two bodies were found.
Tarry and Snaith positioned for another close-run race to trainer title
It looks like we might see a replay of last season’s photo-finish in the national champion trainer title race – with reigning champ Justin Snaith and former champ Sean Tarry in a head-bobbing duel to the line in the 2023/24 term.
Tarry’s notable Tabgold Derby and Oaks double on Saturday switched racing fans’ attention – long fixed on Richard Fourie’s winning jockey record bid – back to the trainers’ battle.
Mngqithi set to sign new Sundowns deal
Indications are that Manqoba Mngqithi will remain with Mamelodi Sundowns, though both parties remain locked in negotiations over a new deal.
Mngqithi was reportedly being chased by Kaizer Chiefs but it looks like they have had a change of heart and opted for Nasreddine Nabi.
WATCH: Bryoni Govender jets off to Poland to represent Mzansi at the Miss Supranational 2024
After representing South Africa at the Miss Universe competition last year, Bryoni Govender is once again set to shine on the global stage.
The Miss SA 2023 first runner-up departed for Poland this past weekend, where she will compete in the 2024 Miss Supranational pageant.
Sex hit parade: Mzansi is a naughty nation
There’s no doubt that sex and sexuality along with fetishes and fantasy has become far more mainstream and acceptable in a post-pandemic environment.
It must have been the years we all spent coupled up with our thoughts and naughty to keep us company, or the chinwags we had with our partners that transported us to extremes. Be that as it may, fetish is here to stay, and a bit of research has shown that South Africans have a taste for sex less ordinary.
