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Daily News update: ‘Nothing can ever justify genocide’, SAP to pay R4.1bn, Nsfas board chair leave of absence, Black Coffee well wishes and more
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News today includes Ramokgopa says although there will be days of no load shedding, the country is still going to experience power cuts and SAP has been fined more than R4 billion to resolve investigations into bribery and corruption in South Africa and Indonesia.
Meanwhile, NSFAS board chairperson Ernest Khosa has asked to be placed on leave in the wake of allegations against him by the Outa and shortly after it was announced that Black Coffee was involved in an accident, well wishes flooded in for the Grammy award winning South African DJ.
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‘Nothing can ever justify genocide’ – Professor Vaughan Lowe
Professor Vaughan Lowe has told the International Court of Justice nothing can ever justify genocide, no matter how great the threat to Israeli security may be.
Lowe was part of South Africa’s legal team taking on Israel in the Gaza genocide case being heard in The Hague.
South Africa has asked the ICJ to issue several orders, including for Israel to “immediately suspend” its Gaza offensive; to stop forced displacement; to enable humanitarian access to thousands of displaced Palestinians; and to preserve evidence.
CONTINUE: ‘Nothing can ever justify genocide’ – Professor Vaughan Lowe
Bafana’s Zwane targets ‘perfect start’ to the year at Afcon
The Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast is potentially Themba Zwane’s last opportunity to play for Bafana Bafana at a major tournament.
The 34-year-old has had a career that most footballers can only dream of, winning every PSL trophy on offer. His impressive list of accolades also includes the Caf Champions League and Caf Super Cup.
2023 turned out to be another memorable year for the evergreen midfielder, who led Mamelodi Sundowns to the inaugural African Football League title.
Against all odds, Zwane also forced his way back into the Bafana squad under Hugo Broos, who had written him off when he first took over the post.
CONTINUE: Bafana’s Zwane targets ‘perfect start’ to the year at Afcon
SAP to pay R4.1bn in state capture fines
German-based software company SAP has been fined more than R4 billion to resolve investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into bribery and corruption in South Africa and Indonesia.
This was announced on Thursday by the US Attorney’s Eastern District of Virginia office.
The company was ordered to pay a criminal penalty of $118.8 million (R2.2 billion) and administrative forfeiture of $103,396,765 10 (R1.9 billion).
Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said SAP paid bribes to officials at state-owned enterprises in South Africa and Indonesia to obtain valuable government business.
CONTINUE: SAP to pay R4.1bn in state capture fines
Well wishes pour in for Black Coffee, with Enhle Mbali’s cryptic post scrutinised
Shortly after it was announced that Black Coffee was involved in an accident, well wishes flooded in for the Grammy award winning South African DJ, with some reacting to his ex-wife Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa’s reaction to his ordeal.
In the early evening hours on Wednesday Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo’s management team released a statement on all his social media pages informing fans that the star was involved in an accident while traveling from a show in Brazil en route to Mar del Plata, Argentina.
“It resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with some injuries,” the statement read. Black Coffee’s management confirmed he was receiving “the best possible medical attention and is surrounded by a supportive family and team.”
CONTINUE: Well wishes pour in for Black Coffee, with Enhle Mbali’s cryptic post scrutinised
Nsfas board chair Ernest Khosa takes leave of absence amid corruption allegations
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board chairperson Ernest Khosa has asked to be placed on leave in the wake of allegations against him by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa).
This comes after Khosa and Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande were accused of corruption by Outa.
They have denied the allegations.
Outa released a report supported by voice recordings alleging Nzimande and Khosa received millions of rands in kicksbacks from service providers contracted by Nsfas.
CONTINUE: Nsfas board chair Ernest Khosa takes leave of absence amid corruption allegations
In other news today:
- Joburg gas explosion: Mayor can’t promise costs won’t balloon as repairs on damaged road begins
- ANCYL leader Collen Malatji slams ‘mickey mouse’ parties formed by ex-ANC members
- Increased registration fees, Nsfas budget cut and accommodation cap a recipe for #FeesMustFall
- ‘Kidnapping’, gambled rent money, and faked cattle theft: Men’s lies come back to haunt them
- SA genocide case against Israel underscores ‘very essence of our shared humanity’
