Daily news update: Covid-19 stats, Chicco Twala on Meyiwa murder and Brendin Horner murder-accused granted bail

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Covid-19 update: 2,156 new cases bring SA’s total to 710,515

Source: Health department

As of Thursday, South Africa has recorded a total of 710,515 positive cases of Covid-19, with 2,156 new cases identified in the last 24 hours, the health department has announced.

102 new deaths have also been recorded, bringing the total to 18,843. Of the 102 deaths reported today, 20 occurred in the last 48 hours, said the department.

“We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.”

EC businesswoman on bail as Hawks pounce on officials for R1.2bn tender fraud

A 48-year-old businesswoman has been released on bail of R20 000 after she made an appearance in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Mthatha, Eastern Cape today on two charges of fraud.

Murdered Marikana worker may have been stabbed to death

Katlego Joseph Sekgweleya (R) one of the six members of the South African Police Services at the North West High Court appearing for the trial relating to the events that lead to the death of three mine workers and two Police officers in August 2016, 20 October 2020. Picture: Jacques Nelles

New evidence suggests one of the mineworkers who was killed in Marikana on 13 August, 2012, might have been stabbed.

This emerged on Thursday in the North West High Court, where six police officers are on trial facing charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a lethal clash between police and striking mineworkers that day.

One accused in Brendin Horner murder granted bail, other remains in jail

Isaiah Mahlamba, 32, (right) and and co-accused Sekola Piet Matlaletsa, 44, (left) appeared in the Senekal Magistrates Court on Friday to formally apply for bail. They are accused of murdering Brendin Horner. Picture: Marizka Coetzer

The first accused in the murder, Sekwetje Mahlamba was denied bail by the Senekal Magistrate’s Court which set the matter for trial for 1 December.

Sekola Matlaletsa, the second accused in the 21-year-old farm manager Brendin Horner murder, has been granted bail by the Senekal Magistrate’s Court while the first accused, Sekwetje Mahlamba, will remain behind bars.

Cabinet approves setting up of council to monitor Ramaphosa’s rescue plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa presenting the South African Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan to a Joint Hybrid Sitting of Parliament. Kopano Tlape/GCIS

At its virtual meeting on Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the setting up of a council chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa and made up of, among others, ministers from the economic cluster, which will monitor the implementation of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.

Masuku, Diko to face ANC Gauteng’s disciplinary committee over PPE corruption allegations

Gauteng MEC for Health, Bandile Masuku has been relieved of his duties. Picture: Neil McCartney

Former Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Khusela Diko, are heading to the ANC’s disciplinary committee (DC), the ANC’s provincial executive committee (PEC) in Gauteng has said.

In a statement, ANC Gauteng secretary Jacob Khawe said the outcome of the disciplinary process would determine if the two would continue being PEC members.

IN PICS: Inside DJ Zinhle’s Bryanston apartment

DJ Zinhle’s Bryanston Luxury Apartment. Picture: AirBnB

DJ Zinhle’s took to twitter to let followers know that her Bryanston apartment has been listed on Airbnb.

According to the listing, the apartment is located in a complex directly across the road from Sandton Medi Clinic and is a few minutes drive from Sandton City.

Bonang expands her empire with new sparkling wine in a can

Guests at the BNG launch
Image: Thami Kwazi

TV presenter, businesswoman, and philanthropist Bonang Matheba has added a new flavour to her House of BNG MCC range.  This time with a twist. The new House of BNG Nectar sparkling wine comes in a can.

The nectar rose and blanc comes hot on the heels of her very successful range of  MCC’s and the Prestige Reserve earlier this year during level 3 of lockdown.

Lions without Jantjies and Kriel as Covid hits hard ahead of Cheetahs visit

Gianni Lombard will wear the Lions No 10 shirt on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

The Lions have a new captain in centre Dan Kriel as both seasoned campaigners Elton Jantjies, the regular captain, and Jaco Kriel, have been ruled out of the Super Rugby Unlocked match against the Cheetahs at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Arrest my son if he killed Senzo – Chicco

The late Senzo Meyiwa in action during the South African national soccer team training session and press conference at FNB Stadium on March 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Picture: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images / Getty Images

Musician and producer Chicco Twala was infuriated by Siyabonga Miya for claiming his son Longwe Twala shot and killed former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa.

Miya was interviewed by Newzroom Afrika’s Xoli Mngambi, where he informed the reporter that police were involved in covering up the evidence that would implicate Longwe in the murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain.

All-new Opel Corsa still coming this year followed by refreshed Crossland in 2021

New sixth generation Opel Corsa on course to debut either in November or December.

Running a close second behind the Ford Fiesta with 35 735 units versus 39 436 units moved in the United Kingdom so far this year, the Corsa, which outsold the Blue Oval’s equivalent last month to become the UK’s best-selling new vehicle, was initially set to have debuted as early as the third quarter of this year, but, unsurprisingly, has faced several delays mostly attributed to the Coronavirus. It now appears set for unveiling either in November or December.

AA hits out at Aarto’s ‘cash cow’ draft

In a statement, the association says the document “makes a mockery of the claim that the law is intended to improve road safety” with the biggest concerns being the R100 Infringement Penalty Levy (IPL) charged in addition to the actual final it describes as a matter already being performed by the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), and the removal of detailed information pertaining to the infringement at hand.

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