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News today includes the remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who perished in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have returned home and been handed over to their families.
Meanwhile, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been dealt a blow after the Constitutional Court dismissed her latest impeachment-related appeal bid.
Furthermore, the Johannesburg High Court has been temporarily closed due to a water shortage.
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‘We will remember them’: Fallen SANDF soldiers return home for a final farewell
The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who perished in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have returned home and been handed over to their families.
SANDF hosted a handing-over ceremony and memorial service at the Air Force Base in Swartkop on Thursday evening. The families of the troops eagerly awaited their return; however, there were multiple delays, including medical processing in Uganda.
The hearses carrying the fallen heroes and President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at the air base with rain pouring in buckets at around 6: 30pm. A positive omen in many African cultures.
CONTINUE READING: ‘We will remember them’: Fallen SANDF soldiers return home for a final farewell
‘Deep in their hearts they know they’re talking to the wind’: Ramaphosa responds to Sona criticism
President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the criticism from MPs following his recent State of the Nation Address (Sona).
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, the president defended the plans outlined in his speech and pushed back against those who dismissed them as empty promises.
Over the past two days, MPs debated the Sona, with some expressing skepticism.
CONTINUE READING: ‘Deep in their hearts they know they’re talking to the wind’: Ramaphosa responds to Sona criticism
Mkhwebane dealt blow after Constitutional Court denies leave to appeal impeachment
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been dealt a blow after the Constitutional Court dismissed her latest impeachment-related appeal bid.
In a two-page order delivered by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya on Wednesday, the apex court said Mkhwebane’s leave to appeal application “must be dismissed on the basis that it is moot and that nothing warrants the court’s exercise of a discretion to entertain it despite its mootness”.
“Consequently, leave to appeal is refused,” the ConCourt stated.
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Customary and civil wives battle it out in court with paternity issues exposed – here’s who won
The battle over a deceased man’s estate got heated as two women claimed to be married to him in customary and civil laws, respectively.
The appellant, who was in a civil marriage with the deceased, approached the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) after the lower courts declared the respondent the deceased’s customary wife.
The customary marriage was said to have occurred on 13 March 1979, and the civil marriage followed on 23 December 1996.
CONTINUE READING: Customary and civil wives battle it out in court with paternity issues exposed – here’s who won
Johannesburg High Court closed due to water shortage
Former Baroka FC and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase has joined ABC Motsepe Foundation side Sunrise FC as he looks to revive his ailing football career.
The Limpopo-based outfit announced Ntshangase’s signing through their social media platforms on Tuesday.
“Sunrise FC is proud to announce the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs, Baroka FC, and Black Leopards midfielder Siphelele Leonard Ntshangase!”
CONTINUE READING: Johannesburg High Court closed due to water shortage
Here are five more stories of the day:
- Brutal killing of Raygun the baboon: NSPCA says school refuses to identify those involved
- State says all victims had headshot wounds as Mpumalanga tavern shooting accused cries self-defence
- Eskom to disconnect 15 Free State towns over billions worth of debt
- ‘I can’t imagine anything better’ – Flautist Wouter Kellerman on Oscar-nominated SA film ‘The Last Ranger’
- Unregistered SIM cards fuel more than 60% of extortion cases
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