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Daily news update: Zizi Kodwa resigns as MP | Mandisa Maya appointed chief justice | Khune mum future
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News today includes former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned as a member of parliament (MP) of the African National Congress (ANC).
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s new chief justice with effect from 1 September 2024.
Furthermore, veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has refused to shed light on his future with Kaizer Chiefs.
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Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP
Former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned as a member of parliament (MP) of the African National Congress (ANC).
This followed criticism over Kodwa’s deployment to the National Assembly.
The former minister’s resignation with immediate effect was confirmed by the ANC on Thursday afternoon.
CONTINUE READING: Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP
‘I want the blood of an Afrikaner’: Chaos at Tshwane council as mayor refuses to apologise
The Durban Magistrate’s Court was evacuated on Tuesday following an alleged bomb threat.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the court following the bomb threat on Tuesday.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said an unknown person called the court and announced that there was a bomb.
CONTINUE READING: ‘I want the blood of an Afrikaner’: Chaos at Tshwane council as mayor refuses to apologise
Ramaphosa appoints Mandisa Maya as SA’s new chief justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s new chief justice with effect from 1 September 2024.
Maya is the current deputy chief justice, and will take over from Raymond Zondo.
The presidency made the announcement on Thursday.
CONTINUE READING: Ramaphosa appoints Mandisa Maya as SA’s new chief justice
Joburg mayor says civil society organisations calling for his removal are ‘elitist’
The Joburg Crisis Alliance on Thursday added its voice to a growing chorus of calls for the removal of City of Johannesburg (CoJ) mayor Kabelo Gwamanda.
It said, at a media briefing at Constitution Hill, this decision was made in light of a “significant decline in citizen confidence and trust” in the leadership of the mayor and his mayoral committee.
Organisations that form a part of the Joburg Crisis Alliance and called for Gwamanda’s removal include the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), Action for Accountability, Defend Our Democracy, Johannesburg Inner-City Partnership and Rivonia Circle.
CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Joburg mayor says civil society organisations calling for his removal are ‘elitist’
Itumeleng Khune mum on Kaizer Chiefs future
Veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has refused to shed light on his future with Kaizer Chiefs.
Khune, whose contract with Chiefs expired last month, was not part of the Amakhosi squad that travelled to Turkey for pre-season. And raised speculation that Khune’s stay at Chiefs had come to an end.
“I don’t want to be quoted on this issue. Rather speak to Chiefs,” Khune told SowetanLIVE during the DStv Ekasi Champ of Champs final last weekend.
CONTINUE READING: Itumeleng Khune mum on Kaizer Chiefs future
In other news today:
- JRA threatens to cancel tender after Lilian Ngoyi Street repair delays
- Ex-ward councillor, motivational speaker arrested on alleged ‘construction mafia’ charges
- City of Joburg approves R2.5 billion overseas loan
- Snow alert: Widespread snowfall expected this weekend in four provinces
- ‘Sex toy’ and PlayStations: ‘Prisoners were enjoying the time of their lives in Sun City’ [VIDEOS]
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