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Top 10 stories of the day: Longwe Twala rearrested | Shauwn Mkhize’s home raided | ‘What’s my name?’ teacher goes viral
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In today’s news, Longwe Twala, the son of veteran music producer Chicco Twala was arrested again, controversial businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize saw her home raided by Sars and police, and former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana was granted bail in her fraud case.
In entertainment, e.tv’s soapie Scandal! has honoured crew member Gary Megit following his tragic death. Also, Miss South Africa Mia le Roux will not let her gowns meant for Miss Universe go to waste after missing the contest. She will wear them at the Cape Town Fashion Week.
In sport, Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says he still has some way to go to recover after his surgery this week.
News today: 26 November
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Longwe Twala rearrested
Longwe Twala, the son of veteran music producer Chicco Twala has been rearrested after failing to appear in court last month.
This was confirmed by the South African Police Service on Tuesday.
Sars and police raid Shauwn Mkhize’s home
South African Revenue Services (Sars) officials and police have reportedly raided the La Lucia, Durban, home of controversial businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize.
The raid took place on Tuesday afternoon, with locksmiths also at the scene.
Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana granted R20k bail after appearing on fraud charges
Yakhe Kwinana made an appearance in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday to face fraud charges.
Kwinana was the chairperson of South African Airways’ (SAA) audit committee. Her alleged offences are related to a contract she adjudicated in 2011.
Lusikisiki mass shooting suspects linked to ANC prominent politician’s murder
It has emerged that the Lusikisiki mass shooting suspects are linked to the murder of a prominent ANC member in the O.R Tambo region in the Eastern Cape.
The seven accused returned to the dock in the Lusikisiki Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after abandoning their bail applications.
ANC MPs were not threatened to vote against Section 89 panel Phala Phala report – Ngcukaitobi
Advocate Thobeka Ngcukaitobi says its parliamentarians took a “pragmatic” decision by rejecting a Section 89 report which could have led to the impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ngcukaitobi was representing the ANC in a legal battle over Parliament’s decision to not adopt the report on a robbery at Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in February 2020.
WATCH: ‘Hello ma’am, what’s my name?’ – SA teacher captures hearts with viral video
Remembering pupils’ names as a teacher can be a daunting task.
These moments can also play out when you meet people, and it can create awkward moments when you see them in public and can’t remember who they are despite meeting them before.
‘Scandal!’ mourns tragic loss: Crew member Gary Megit dies after on-set accident
Popular e.tv’s soapie Scandal! has honoured crew member Gary Megit following his tragic death in an on-set accident.
In a heartfelt post on its official social media platforms, the show expressed shock and deep sadness over his passing.
Not wasting a good outfit: Mia le Roux to wear gowns meant for Miss Universe at Cape Town Fashion Week
If Miss South Africa Mia le Roux had fears of wasting her good outfit meant for the Miss Universe contest on an insignificant day, after withdrawing from the competition.
Those fears were shrunk by the opportunity to wear the gown at the Cape Town Fashion Week (CTFW).
Kitshoff shares update after surgery: ‘It’s going to be a long recovery journey’
Two-time World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff’s playing future remains in the balance, following his picking up a serious neck injury and undergoing surgery this week.
The 32-year-old who has played 83 Tests for the Boks since making his debut in 2016 shared an update on his injury following surgery. Kitshoff picked up the injury earlier this year while playing for Western Province, ironically in a return match after a lengthy outing due to a knee problem, and didn’t feature at all in the Rugby Championship and end of year UK tour.
Msimango believes Polokwane double-header can spark Chiefs into life
Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango believes playing two games in quick succession this week could give Amakhosi the momentum they need to spark their season into top gear.
Amakhosi’s campaign thus far has been stop-start, both in terms of results and matches. Nasreddine Nabi’s side did not play in the MTN8. And they were knocked out of the Carling Knockout at the quarterfinal stage by Mamelodi Sundowns.
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