Daily news update: Covid-19 stats, warrant of arrest for Magashule, and Brackenfell High School loses court bid

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Covid-19 update: SA records 1,729 new cases and 106 deaths

Source: Health department

South Africa has a total of 740,254 positive cases of Covid-19 as of Tuesday, the health department has announced.

1,729 cases have been identified since the last report.

The country has also recorded 106 new deaths; 12 from KwaZulu-Natal, 24 from Eastern Cape, 15 from the Free State, 33 from North West, 7 from Gauteng and 15 from Western Cape. This brings the total number of deaths to 19,951.

Of the 106 deaths reported today, 15 were reported to have occurred in the past 24-48 hours.

Hawks confirm warrant of arrest issued for Ace Magashule

Magashule is the latest in a string of political heavyweights in the Free State that have been linked to the controversial project, which saw a joint venture between Edwin Sodi’s Blackhead Consulting and the late Igo Mpambani’s Diamond Hill Trading74 being paid R225 million to audit the prevalence of asbestos in the province’s homes in 2014.

The companies had to identify and remove asbestos from houses across the Free State, but despite their large paydays, only work amounting to R21 million was done, while residents currently continue to live in houses with asbestos roofs.

Zuma does not plan to defy summons, lawyers tell Zondo commission

Former South African president Jacob Zuma appears at the Pietermaritzburg High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 23 June 2020. Former President Zuma stands accused of taking kickbacks before he became president from a 51 billion rand (3.4 billion US dollar) purchase of fighter jets, patrol boats and military equipment manufactured by five European firms, including French defence company Thales. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK

Zuma is scheduled to appear before the commission next week, between 16 and 20 November.

He appeared in July last year, and subsequent attempts at scheduling his return had been stymied by illness or a prior engagement.

Zuma’s lawyer, Eric Mabuza, told News24 earlier this month that he had received a letter from the commission as to whether Zuma would attend.

Brackenfell High School’s court bid to interdict EFF protest fails

Picture: Twitter/ @Nash_cold

The school approached the courts following a violent confrontation by angry community members on EFF members who were picketing outside the school following reports that a private event, organised by matric parents, was only attended by white pupils.

Community members denied the school or event was racist, saying the event was open to everyone.

Meanwhile, EFF member Sibongile Nkasayi has laid an assault charge against a man, who was captured on video hitting her with a baseball bat.

DA’s Nazi comment a desperate attempt to win back its lost white-voter base, says EFF

EFF member Sibongile Nkasayi

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has slammed the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) “shallow” likening of the former to the Nazis.

This after the red berets picketed outside Brackenfell High School on Monday following reports that a private event, organised by matric parents, was only attended by white pupils.

They were met by angry community members, who denied the school or event was racist, saying the event was open to everyone.

Is black wealth associated with witchcraft? Jackie Phamotse’s comment divide Twitter

Author Jackie Phamotse. Picture: Instagram

Controversial author Jackie Phamotse has made headlines once again, this time over her views on black wealth.

Phamotse weighed in on the death of Zimbabwean socialite Genius “Ginimbi” Kadaungre. Ginimbi died in a car collision in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Sunday morning. His Rolls-Royce collided with a Honda Fit and a tree, killing three other people.

SABC and Telkom partner up for content streaming platform

SABC and Telkom partner up. Photo: iStock

State broadcaster SABC seems to have finally moved into the digital space after announcing it has partnered with Telkom for a content streaming platform.

SABC Group CEO Madoda Mxakwe on Tuesday announced the state broadcaster’s partnership with TelkomONE’s streaming platform.

“To give the nation the option to access their favourite content at a time and pace of their choosing, the SABC has entered into a non-exclusive five-year channel carriage deal with TelkomONE to expand the SABC’s content into new markets and audiences.”

Mumbai Indians thrash Delhi to capture fifth IPL title

Proteas star Quinton de Kock was on the winning side for Mumbai Indians in the final of the 2020 IPL competition against the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

Brilliant hostile bowling led by New Zealander Trent Boult took Mumbai Indians to an emphatic five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals and a fifth Indian Premier League title on Tuesday.

Boult struck twice in his first two overs as Mumbai kept Delhi to 156-7 and the reigning champions raced to the target in 18.4 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 68.

Another blow for Kaizer Chiefs as Frosler is ruled out for two months

Reeve Frosler is out for eight weeks. Pic:
Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

The 22 year-old, who had already missed the first leg of the semifinal, and a league game against TS Galaxy through injury, before returning on Sunday, immediately had to be withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome.

Porsche boss pulls the plug on all-electric 911 once again

Porsche 911 Turbo

Reaffirming comments made by the line head for the 718 Boxster/Cayman Frank-Steffen Walliser earlier this year, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume confirmed to Automotive News Europe that Stuttgart has no plans for the foreseeable to offer an all-battery powered 911 despite racing a hybrid GT3 at the Nürburgring 24 hours in 2011.

Here it is: Freshened-up, boosted Toyota Fortuner priced

Facelift Toyota Fortuner

The changes include the introduction of the powered-up 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel engine similar to the Hilux, a few exterior styling changes, interior styling tweaks and a few changes to the model line-up which include the addition of new luxury VX derivatives similar to flagship models in the RAV4, Prado and Land Cruiser 200 ranges.

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