Sunday round-up: Political, court and beachfront escapades make the headlines
The new year got off to an interesting start, with more state capture drama, more ANC scandal, and an attempted hijacking on the Numbi gate/White River road.
Minutes show how ANC predetermined appointment of judges, SEO heads, boards
Recently released minutes of the ANC’s deployment committee meetings show how the governing party seemingly predetermined the appointment of judges, Chapter 9 institution heads, and SOE boards, in a manner the opposition has described as ‘making a mockery of state appointment processes’.
More on The Citizen.
READ: The ANC’s January 8th statement of 2022
The ANC conceded its structures ‘are in a poor state’, riddled with ‘factionalism and furthering the self-interest of individual leaders’.
ANC distances itself from Magashule’s visit during birthday celebrations
The ANC has distanced itself from a planned visit to Limpopo by suspended secretary-general Ace Magashule, for an ANC 110th anniversary celebration. The ANC’s regional secretary sent a letter to the Sumbandila branch, reminding its management that Magashule is suspended.
More on The Citizen.
Bid to interdict Ramaphosa from receiving state capture report struck from roll
Judge Avrielle Maier-Frawley struck the Democracy in Action application from the roll with costs for self-created urgency. She will provide written reasons by Monday, January 10.
More on The Citizen.
Memorial service for Emalahleni mayor and her husband
A memorial service for the Executive Mayor of Emalahleni, Linah Malatjie, and her husband Esau Malatjie was held on January 5 after a tragic car accident.
More on Witbank News.
Parliament fire: Emotional loss as South Africa loses valuable history
While the damage to the Parliamentary precinct will cost millions to repair, the true losses can never be regained.
More on African Reporter.
Strong debut start at Dakar 2022 for Danie Stassen and Shameer Variawa
Shameer Variawa and SA’s own Danie Stassen started their new year competing in the toughest race of their career, the Dakar 2022, in Saudi Arabia from January 1 to 14.
More on Lowvelder.
Mother and children in hijacking attempt on way home from Kruger National Park
Melani de Beer and her two children narrowly escaped death when two suspects rushed in, guns blazing, in an attempt to hijack her vehicle on the R538 on Monday afternoon. The incident happened about 20km outside White River.
More on Lowvelder.
PICS: Opening of Vaal Dam sluices wreak havoc downstream
Residents say the last time the Vaal Dam was this full was nine years ago.
More on The Citizen.
WATCH: Reckless Richards Bay beach drivers pay the price
A number of drivers managed to ‘drown’ their vehicles in Richards Bay over the festive season. The most publicised incident was the New Year’s Day escapade of a Range Rover driver who made national news after speeding between bathers on the water’s edge.
More on Zululand Observer.
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