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Daily news update: Mkhwebane sworn in as EFF MP, Senzo Meyiwa trial and Lily Mine Inquest
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In today’s news update, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been sworn-in as a Member of the National Assembly representing the Economic Freedom Fighters.
As the conflict in Gaza continues with thousands having being killed so far, the African National Congress (ANC) took to the streets of Pretoria on Friday in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
News Today: 21 October
‘I will continue to protect the public’ – Mkhwebane sworn in as EFF MP
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Speaker’s boardroom in Parliament on Friday.
Mkhwebane told The Citizen that she was ready to serve the people of South Africa.
“I’m very elated and excited and ready to serve.”
READ MORE: ‘I will continue to protect the public’ – Mkhwebane sworn in as EFF MP
ANC marches in solidarity with Gaza and Palestinians
As the conflict in Gaza continues with thousands having being killed so far, the African National Congress (ANC) took to the streets of Pretoria in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The governing party said the demonstration on Friday morning at Belgrave Square Park in Hatfield, Tshwane, was to highlight the plight of the Palestinian people while calling for peace and talks between Palestine and Israel.
READ MORE: ANC marches in solidarity with Gaza and Palestinians
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence grills witness over ‘inducing’ accused into making confession
A state witness faced tough questions in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial as the defence raised the possibility of her persuading the accused into making a confession.
Magistrate Vivian Cronje was cross-examined by the defence in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Friday.
A trial-within-a-trial is being held to determine whether the alleged confession statements of accused one, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, and accused two, Bongani Ntanzi could be admitted as evidence in the main trial.
2024 elections: 70 more political parties applied to IEC post 2021
The Independent Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) voting ballot paper is getting bigger after applications from 70 new political parties in the past two years.
Of the 70 that applied so far, 60 were successfully registered, while 10 were rejected, the IEC data sent as part of reply to questions showed.
The 60 parties added to the more than 500 that were already registered, bringing the number to a staggering 560 parties.
READ MORE: 2024 elections: 70 more political parties applied to IEC post 2021
Didiza grants thousands of permits for chicken, egg imports to ensure supplies for Christmas
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has granted thousands of permits for the importation of eggs and poultry meat to ensure sufficient stocks is available for the holiday season.
Lily Mine Inquest: ‘Lack of safety checks’ cause of deaths
A Barberton Magistrate’s Court inquest into the deaths of three Lily mine workers in February 2016 concluded that the mine owners, management and/or employers failed to do a proper risk assessment on the crown pillar that collapsed, entombing a container with three miners inside.
The inquest also pointed at the South African Police Service (Saps) and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for their failure to curb illegal mining, which contributed to the crown pillar collapse.
READ MORE: Lily Mine Inquest: ‘Lack of safety checks’ cause of deaths
Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o dumps Hugh Masekela’s son, Selema
In a heartfelt lengthy statement, Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o confirmed her break-up with Selema Masekela, the son of world renowned muso, Hugh Masekela.
“I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception. I am tempted to run into the shadows and hide, only to return to the light when I have regained my strength enough for me to say, ‘Whatever, my life is better this way’,” wrote Nyong’o on her Instagram.
READ MORE: Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o dumps Hugh Masekela’s son, Selema
Three things to look out for in the Carling Knockout Last 16
The Carling Black Label Knockout continues this weekend, with Mamelodi Sundowns already out of the competition, a depleted side, by Sundowns standards anyway, beaten on penalties by TS Galaxy on Wednesday.
Will there be more surprises over the weekend? None would be bigger than Cape Town Spurs winning at Orlando Pirates in Friday evening’s last 16 showdown. Here, we take a look at three things to look out for from the weekend’s action.
READ MORE: Three things to look out for in the Carling Knockout Last 16
Reinach in a good space despite death threat — Mzwandile Stick
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is ‘in a good space’ despite receiving a death threat on social media after the Boks’ Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win over France over the past weekend, according to Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick.
Earlier this week SA Rugby director Rassie Erasmus revealed that Reinach had been a target of death threats, with the Bok community then rallying around the player in support.
READ MORE: Reinach in a good space despite death threat — Mzwandile Stick
