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News today includes a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier has called on the government to maintain its military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite the recent loss of 14 soldiers in combat.
Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema said he is “happy to be an international criminal.”
Furthermore, the Tshwane police have been directed to investigate and trace suspects linked to the violent abuse and assault of a group of men at a popular nightclub in Pretoria.
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SANDF soldier warns against withdrawal of troops from DRC at funeral
A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier has called on the government to maintain its military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite the recent loss of 14 soldiers in combat.
The troops, deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) for peacekeeping, died during battles with M23 rebels in the eastern DRC between 23 and 27 January.
Their remains were repatriated to South Africa last week and handed over to their families at the Air Force Base Swartkop in Pretoria after logistical delays.
CONTINUE READING: SANDF soldier warns against withdrawal of troops from DRC at funeral
Mozambique spitting cobra makes surprise visit to man’s home office — ‘He was totally relaxed’
KwaZulu-Natal abounds with stories of snakes making surprise home visits as they seek shelter or food.
In the latest of snake catcher Nick Evans’ adventures, he said his friend called him to his home on Friday after “something” fell next to him while he was working in his home office in Westville.
“He noticed a dark-coloured snake, about a metre in length, which had been on a bookshelf and went tumbling down,” shared Evans on his Facebook page.
CONTINUE READING: Mozambique spitting cobra makes surprise visit to man’s home office — ‘He was totally relaxed’
WATCH: ‘I’m happy to be an international criminal’ – Malema hits back at Musk
EFF leader Julius Malema said he is “happy to be an international criminal.”
The statement came after South African-born tech billionaire Elon Musk called for Malema to be declared an “international criminal” on social media.
The red berets leader addressed the spat between him and Musk during a speech at the St. Paul African Apostolic Church in Soweto on Sunday.
CONTINUE READING: WATCH: ‘I’m happy to be an international criminal’ – Malema hits back at Musk
ActionSA opposes My Vote Counts’ party funding case – Here’s why
ActionSA is opposing My Vote Counts’ (MVC) push to have sections of the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) declared unconstitutional.
The party’s national chairperson Michael Beaumont was outside the Western Cape High Court on Monday where MVC’s application will be heard this week.
The non-profit organisation is aiming to have the disclosure parameters of political donations adjusted. ActionSA is one of 19 respondents to the application.
CONTINUE READING: ActionSA opposes My Vote Counts’ party funding case – Here’s why
‘Inhumane, barbaric, unacceptable’: Police investigate assault and abuse at Zanzou nightclub
The Tshwane police have been directed to investigate and trace suspects linked to the violent abuse and assault of a group of men at a popular nightclub in Pretoria.
Disturbing and graphic videos surfaced on social media on Monday where a group of men were allegedly waterboarded and subjected to other forms of sexual mistreatment by bouncers at Zanzou in Hatfield for failing to pay bills.
The videos sparked outrage from social media users who called for legal action to be taken. Some suggested that the acts were torture.
CONTINUE READING: ‘Inhumane, barbaric, unacceptable’: Police investigate assault and abuse at Zanzou nightclub
Here are five more stories of the day:
- Barred KZN attorney who misappropriated R2m in trust funds to ‘prop up lifestyle’ loses case to be readmitted
- Up in smoke: Study finds heavy cannabis use puts working memory on mute
- Baftas 2025: Shocking wins, dazzling fashion and a magical night of surprise
- Trump’s offer of refugee status to Afrikaners: ‘Hopeful emigrants could wait for years’
- Musk’s 13th musketeer marches in: Billionaire’s brood keeps booming
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