Sunday round-up: Cabinet reshuffle, Zuma hospitalised and possible elections postponement
It has been a news-heavy week in South Africa, with a major Cabinet shake-up, questions being asked about the deputy president’s long absence and Jacob Zuma being admitted to hospital.
‘Amazing,’ says Nienaber after Steyn kicks Boks to Lions series win
Thank you for an unforgettable Castle Lager Lions Series @lionsofficial. 💚❤️#StrongerTogether #StrongerForever #CastleLionsSeries #SpringbokSaturday #SAvBIL pic.twitter.com/9nvKhkKo87
— Springboks (@Springboks) August 7, 2021
“I had my head down between my legs when he kicked that last penalty goal,” said the Bok coach after his side pipped the Lions on Saturday to win the series.
Read more on The Citizen.
Phaahla leads health, while Godongwana takes charge of finance
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle includes the separation of the ministries of human settlements and water and sanitation, and the Department of State Security’s relocation to the Presidency.
Read more on Bedfordview Edenvale News.
Concern over flawed process of Brandfort name change
The Democratic Alliance says it will petition the flawed name change process of Brandfort in the Free State.
Read more on Vaal Weekblad.
Former President Jacob Zuma hospitalised
Jacob Zuma’s healthcare needs require the involvement of the South African Military Health Services.
Read more on The Citizen.
Deputy president’s Russia trip probed
Questions are being asked by the nation about Deputy President David Mabuza’s six-week absence from South Africa, after he travelled to Russia for medical treatment in June. Journalist Izak du Plessis asks Jan-Jan Joubert if South Africans deserve answers.
Read more on Rekord.
IEC’s plan gives ConCourt little grounds to reject its application
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to have the October elections postponed while, at the same time, preparing to organise the polls just in case.
Read more on The Citizen.
Eskom Medupi’s last unit achieves commercial operation
The last of Eskom’s six-generation units at the Medupi Power Station project have attained commercial operation status and have been handed over to the generation division.
Read more on Bloemfontein Courant.
Latest rhino poaching stats: Twenty rhino poachers convicted in 2021
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment recently shared the latest poaching statistics. More than 200 rhinos were poached during the first half of this year.
Read more on Lowvelder.
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