Sunday round-up: Zuma’s leave to appeal fails, Tom Cruise in South Africa, and tensions flare at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen after racism allegations

Some of the biggest headlines this week include a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, the murder of a firefighter in Tshwane, and a possible review of the speed limit on South African roads.

February 20, 2022
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Zuma’s leave to appeal in weapons scandal case dismissed

Former president Jacob Zuma. Photo: The Citizen

The judge found that the state prosecutor, Billy Downer, poses no conflict of interest.

More here.

Tom Cruise finally shows face in Hoedspruit 

Photo by Gillian Leigh Soames, Instagram: @gilliansoamesleopardqueen

After countless rumours and glimpses, the Hollywood star finally took off his mask and greeted fans in Hoedspruit.

Read more here.

Tensions high at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen after racism allegations

The situation outside Hoërskool Jan Viljoen on Monday morning. Photo: Tumi Riba
The situation was described as ‘extremely volatile’ and it was reported that police had to disperse learners with water cannons inside the school premises.

More on Randfontein Herald.

DA tables motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa’s entire cabinet

DA leader John Steenhuisen
DA leader John Steenhuisen named and shamed ministers who the DA says failed the country.

More on The Citizen.

Tshwane firefighter (59) murdered outside workplace

Senile Annah Mnguni

The 59-year-old woman was murdered in Bronkhorstspruit outside her workplace on Wednesday evening.

More on Rekord.

Sona: Analyst agrees with Ramaphosa’s jobs stance


The President’s appeal to the private sector – as the chief creator of jobs – to work with government in driving South Africa’s economy must be heeded, warns political analyst.

Read more and watch the video here.

Speed limits review: Lack of training in law enforcement

Photo: Michel Bega
Lowering the speed limits without addressing the issue of those responsible for enforcement would not change the outcome.

More on The Citizen.

Mkhwebane’s impeachment process to resume next week

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Neil McCartney

 

Parliament is expected to resume its impeachment process against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane next Tuesday. The Constitutional Court earlier this month ruled that the house can proceed with the process in a judgment that was reserved in November.

More on The Citizen.

UKZN suspends academic programme after threats of violence

UKZN Howard College. Photo: Stock image
Following incidents of violence and intimidation reported at some of the University of KwaZulu-Natal campuses on Monday, February 14, the management reached a decision to suspend the academic programme for the rest of the week.

More on Northglen News.

‘I’m going to be the president of this country, whether you like it or not’ – Malema tells AfriForum

Julius Malema in court earlier this week. Photo: Neil McCartney
Julius Malema on Thursday was back at the Equality Court in Johannesburg to testify in the hate speech case that AfriForum brought against him, his party and EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, for allegedly singing the controversial struggle song Dubul’ibhunu, which translates to ‘shoot the boer’ or ‘kill the boer’.

More on The Citizen.

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Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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