SARS ‘protect me from yourself’ IT boss gets suspended
The suspension is precautionary, pending the finalisation of a disciplinary process in respect of serious allegations of misconduct.
Nearly a year after she first trended on social media for her bizarre Morning Live interview where she appeared to give clarity on the impending collapse of the tax agency’s e-filing system former South African Revenue Service (Sars) chief officer for digital and IT Mmamathe Makhekhe-Mokhuane has been suspended.
Sam Meyiwa passes on five years after Senzo’s murder
The slain Bafana star’s father’s health suffered a bad turn, with the murder remaining unsolved.
Penny Sparrow dies from cancer
Sparrow drew the attention of the nation when she took to social media and described black beach-going South Africans as illiterate monkeys.
Stun grenade detonated at Pietermaritzburg City Hall
The explosion occurred while city administrator Sbu Sithole was delivering his report back address on Monday morning.
SA musical legend Johnny Clegg passes away
Clegg had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2015.
ANC veteran Ike Maphoto passes away
His passing at the age of 88 has been confirmed by a family spokesperson.
Duduzane Zuma found not guilty of culpable homicide
Magistrate Tebogo Thupaatlase ruled that any reasonable man in the accused’s position could not have prevented the accident.
Springbok legend James Small dies of heart attack
The former Springbok winger and Rugby World Cup winner has died at 50.
Warrant of arrest issued for Babes and Mampintsha
The pair failed to show up at a court appearance relating to Wodumo’s assault charges against her boyfriend.
Armed robbers storm shop in Glen Acres Shopping Centre
No injuries were reported, but the suspects got away with cellphones and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Ethiopian army chief, regional president killed in unrest
A ‘hit squad’ led by Amhara’s security chief Asaminew Tsige burst into a meeting on Saturday, injuring regional president Ambachew Mekonnen and another top official, who both died of their wounds.
Trillian ordered to pay Eskom R600 million
The power utility maintained they never had any contract with them, never owed them a cent, and that no work was done for the money paid to them.
Fuel price drop on the cards for July
This is based on data which comes 12 days into the 28-day cycle and after five consecutive fuel price increases.
Derek Hanekom becomes latest MP to resign from parliament
The former tourism minister has reportedly resigned due to being offered a position in the presidency.
Bathabile Dlamini resigns as MP
In a letter, she took the opportunity to thank the ANC for allowing her to ’serve the nation’, but lamented that she was made to be a scapegoat.
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