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Daily news update: ANC MP granted bail, Mkhwebane inquiry and Uganda’s LGBTQI+ march
Here’s your morning news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
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Daily news update: 5 April
ANC MP accused of killing wife granted R50k bail, ordered to hand over passport
The High Court in North West has granted ANC Member of Parliament (MP) Sibusiso Kula, who stands accused of killing his wife, R50,000 bail.
Kula was released on Tuesday after his leave to appeal application was previously struck off the roll by the high court.
READ MORE: ANC MP accused of killing wife granted R50k bail, ordered to hand over passport
Mkwhebane inquiry: Explanations pending for what she has on CR17 campaign
Suspended Public Protector (PP) advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who is currently not backed by a legal team, is gearing up for a final showdown when she takes the stand for the second time at the parliamentary Section 194 inquiry.
Evidence leaders Nazreen Bawa and Ncumisa Mayosi have been taking the committee probing her fitness to hold office through various court rulings, which invalidated Mkhwebane’s reports.
READ MORE: Mkwhebane inquiry: Explanations pending for what she has on CR17 campaign
Juju the ally: Malema and EFF come to defence of Uganda’s LGBTQI+ community
Scores of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members marched to the Ugandan high commission in Pretoria on Tuesday to protest against the East African country’s bill which criminalises those that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQI+).
The Ugandan parliament has already passed the anti-homosexuality bill, which makes homosexual acts punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
READ MORE: Juju the ally: Malema and EFF come to defence of Uganda’s LGBTQI+ community
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in hush-money case
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to criminal charges stemming from hush-money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election, at a historic court hearing in New York.
The 76-year-old Republican former president faces dozens of counts in the case, which threatens to upend the 2024 White House race.
READ MORE: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in hush-money case
LISTEN: Will anyone ever stop Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns wrapped up a sixth consecutive DStv Premiership title last weekend without even playing a match, as SuperSport’s draw with Chippa United meant no one can catch them at the top of the table.
Masandawana’s dominance of the domestic game shows no sign of slowing down, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates well and truly in the battle for second place this season, but also well and truly nowhere near the fight for first.
