Daily news update: Ready, set, govern | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial dragging | ActionSA exits Multi-Party Charter

News today includes while political parties were scrambling to find one another in coalition talks, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said the judiciary is ready to swear in the new members of parliament.

Meanwhile, the state in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is looking to wrap up its case, however, this has been hindered by more delays.

Furthermore, ActionSA interim national chairperson Michael Beaumont has announced that the party is leaving the Multi-Party Charter.

News Today: 7 June 2024

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Ready, set, govern: Chief Justice Zondo gears up for parliamentary transition

While political parties were scrambling to find one another in coalition talks, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said the judiciary is ready to swear in the new members of parliament.

On Thursday, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) handed over a list of political party representatives to Zondo at an event held in Cape Town. The list consists of potential members of parliament (MPs) and members of provincial legislatures (MPLs).

He said the judiciary was well prepared to ensure the smooth installation of the seventh administration.

CONTINUE READING: Ready, set, govern: Chief Justice Zondo gears up for parliamentary transition

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Nersa settles with Outa in court battle about Karpowership

After months of opposition, Nersa, South Africa’s National Energy Regulator, settled with the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) and agreed to hand over the full, unredacted record of its decisions to approve generation licences for Karpowership.

Nersa was also ordered to pay Outa’s legal fees. Karpowership already withdrew its opposition to the application to compel production of the record as well as the main application calling for a review of Nersa’s licence decision, but Nersa continued to oppose both.

The Pretoria High Court was supposed to hear Outa’s application to compel Nersa to give Outa the full, unredacted record of its decisions to approve generation licences for Karpowership, but Nersa offered to settle minutes before the trial was supposed to start.

CONTINUE READING: Nersa settles with Outa in court battle about Karpowership

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial dragging like Orient Express, says judge after delays

The state in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is looking to wrap up its case, however, this has been hindered by more delays.

The trial resumed at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday, but had to be adjourned early after state witness, Pinky Vythilingam was unable to continue with her testimony.

Vythilingam, who is a forensic supervisor at Vodacom, has been giving evidence relating to the data retrieved from the cellphones of the accused and Meyiwa.

CONTINUE READING: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial dragging like Orient Express, says judge after delays

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Pirates’ Chaine credits Riveiro for his heroics this season

Sipho Chaine has credited José Riveiro for showing faith in him as the number one goalkeeper at Orlando Pirates. The former Bloemfontein Celtic shotstopper once again produced heroics in the 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns as Pirates lifted the Nedbank Cup on Saturday. 

He saved Lucas Ribeiro’s penalty early in the first half to keep his side in the game. Chaine first endeared himself to the Buccaneers faithful when he saved three penalties in the 3-1 win over Sundowns during the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium last year.

The 27-year-old joined the Soweto giants during the 2022/2023 season from Chippa United. Following his latest performance for the Soweto giants at Mbombela Stadium against the Brazilians, Chaine reflected on his time under the Spanish coach.

CONTINUE READING: Pirates’ Chaine credits Riveiro for his heroics this season

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ActionSA exits Multi-Party Charter over ‘breach of agreement’ by other parties

ActionSA interim national chairperson Michael Beaumont has announced that the party is leaving the Multi-Party Charter.

The Multi-Party Charter was formed last year when the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other political parties including ActionSA signed an agreement to form an alliance to “rescue” South Africa from a possible coalition of the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

Several parties signed the agreement in August 2023 at the Johannesburg Convention Centre.

CONTINUE READING: ActionSA exits Multi-Party Charter over ‘breach of agreement’ by other parties

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In other news today:

• MK says coalition talks with ANC will happen ‘soon’
• SA’s ministers, MPs now wealthier after Ramaphosa approves salary hikes a day before elections
• Zizi Kodwa steps aside from NEC duties ‘to protect ANC’s reputation’
• Thieves prey on tornado-hit homes in KZN
• Mashatile’s ‘worries’ and minority party to run parliament? ANC NEC meet to discuss coalitions

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Yesterday’s News recap

READ HERE: Zizi Kodwa resigns as minister | Thabo Bester spills beans | Inside the ANC’s coalition talks