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Daily news update: Senzo Meyiwa trial, EFF march, trapped miners and Chiefs sack Ntseki
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In today’s news update, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria heard that one of the five men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa insisted on making a confession. This as the defence argues the confession was not made freely and voluntarily as one of the suspects, Bongani Ntanzi, was allegedly assaulted days prior to making the statement.
Around 543 miners downed tools in Springs, Eastern Johannesburg, demanding that the employer recognise trade union Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) as the majority union.
News Today: 24 October
‘He really wanted to speak’: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa trial not ‘compelled’ to make confession
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has heard that one of the five men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa insisted on making a confession. The state called new witness, Evelyn Tshepiso Motlhapeng, to give evidence in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday.
A trial-within-a-trial is being held to determine whether the alleged confession statements of accused one, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, and accused two, Bongani Ntanzi, could be admitted as evidence in the main trial.
More than 540 miners held hostage underground in Springs
Around 543 miners are currently being held hostage in Springs, Eastern Johannesburg, allegedly by representatives of the trade union Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu).
Amcu representatives reportedly blocked access to the GoldOne-East Modderfontein mine and prevented night shift workers from leaving.
There have reportedly been injuries underground but medics have been prevented from accessing the scene.
WATCH: ‘Shoot to kill’- Malema compares Hamas to Mandela and Tambo
EFF leader Julius Malema has compared Gaza group Hamas to anti-apartheid activists like Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, drawing outrage and possible action by the SA Jewish Board of Deputies.
Malema’s party held a picket at the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria on Monday in solidarity with the people of Palestine on Monday. Addressing a crowd at the march, Malema urged Hamas to “shoot to kill”.
‘Not yet out of the woods, but SA beginning to bear fruits’ – Ramokgopa
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa’s power supply is significantly improving, thus, reducing the intensity of load shedding.
Briefing the media on the updates on implementing the Energy Action Plan, Ramokgopa said while South Africa had turned a corner, it was “not yet out of the woods”.
London property hunt reignites Royal feud for Harry and Meghan
It’s said absence makes the heart grow fonder but the saying doesn’t seem to have an effect on Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the rest of the Royal Family as the two are reportedly looking to buy their own London property.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are aiming to have a home base in London, insiders told the Sunday Times, rather than ask the King for property on the royal estate after they were removed from Frogmore Cottage.
Sonia Mbele wins TV award after tax evasion fine
After reportedly signing an admission of guilt and paying the applicable fee, actress Sonia Mbele had reason to smile when her show The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ) won the Best Non Scripted Series at the National Film and TV Awards this past weekend.
Last month Mbele missed court twice, after she was expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court together with Yolisa Gqunta and Rebone Sesing for contravening the Tax Administration Act. The three are directors of a company named Real Housewives of South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Chiefs sack Ntseki after Carling Knockout exit
Kaizer Chiefs sacked head coach Molefi Ntseki on Monday, just two days after the side were knocked out of the Carling Knockout in the first round by AmaZulu.
Chiefs have appointed Cavin Johnson as interim head coach, after only recently hiring him as Head of the Youth and Development Academy.
Latest: World Rugby reviewing allegations against Mbonambi
World Rugby have said they are reviewing the allegations of suspected racist behaviour on the part of Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi.
Mbonambi has been accused by Tom Curry of using a racist slur against him during the Boks’ 16-15 Rugby World Cup semi-final win against England in Paris on Saturday.
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