Daily news update: Farmer arrested, former VBS boss pleads guilty and Joburg Council ‘irregular appointments’

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Farmer arrested after Senekal court violence

This follows Police Minister Bheki Cele calling for swift action in response to the violence yesterday.

“The team resumed with the work yesterday so at to identify those responsible for such riotous behaviour and that led to the arrest,” the statement said.

“The suspect will be charged with malicious damage to property and public violence, and will appear in Senekal Magistrate Court soon.”

Premier out of the dogbox – for now

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha. Picture: Gallo Images

Limpopo premier Stan Mathabatha may have been criticised for not acting on a number of corruption allegations, but his move to invoke section 139 (1) (b) against the allegedly crime and corruption-ridden Mogalakwena local municipality has got the nod from all quarters.

DA and ANC squabble over ‘irregular appointments’ in Joburg Council

Party officials in council chambers during a session. Picture: Nigel Sibanda

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg Caucus has accused the ruling ANC of flouting council rules to make irregular appointments.

Earlier this year, the city faced a litany of accusations of irregular appointments from within the ANC’s own ranks as well as the DA. After the disgraced Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Group Corporate and Shared Service (GCSS), Loyiso Masuku, was put on special leave after she faced allegations of corruption.

VBS former CFO pleads guilty, gets 10 year sentence

Former chief financial officer of VBS Mutual Bank, Philip Truter, in court. Picture: Twitter / @chriseldalewis

The one-time chief financial officer of VBS Mutual Bank, Philip Truter, has pleaded guilty to charges of racketeering, fraud, corruption and money laundering.

He has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars, three of which have been suspended for five years.

In June, Truter was arrested along with seven others who had been implicated in what Advocate Terry Motau, SC dubbed “The Great Bank Heist”.

Calls for decisive action against De Lille intensify

Patricia de Lille. Picture: Moneyweb

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure met on Wednesday to deliberate on De Lille’s report following a visit last month to the now controversial Beitbridge border fence.

The report is expected to be considered by the National Assembly.

Mashele said, given all the reports the committee had received, there was sufficient evidence against De Lille.

Is Mihlali Ndamase dating Edwin Sodi?

Mihlali Ndamase. Photo: Twitter/@mihlalii_n

Influencer Mihlali Ndamase has had to state for the record that she has never met controversial businessman Edwin Sodi.

This after a screenshot of an article alleging that she was romantically linked to Sodi was tweeted. Ndamase denied this as well.

How I got ahead at work, while my boss was on holiday – Teboho Mofokeng

Engineer and author Teboho Mofokeng. Photo: Supplied

Teboho Mofokeng started her engineering career at a time when the profession was male-dominated with limited diversity in leadership and management. Within four years of her working career, she was married, raising two children, and had attained her professional license to operate as a registered engineer.

Sharks back Louw at inside centre for Lions battle

Marius Louw will start at inside centre against the Lions in their Super Rugby Unlocked match this weekend. Picture: Steve Haag/Gallo Images

With captain Lukhanyo Am assured of his outside centre spot, Sharks coach Sean Everitt has gone for the stockier option at No 12, preferring Marius Louw to Jeremy Ward. Although Louw is six centimetres shorter than Ward at 1.81m, he weighs eight kilogrammes more at 94kg.

Ex-Chiefs star may have profited from controversial asbestos tender

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 15: Jimmy Tau during the new ABSA goal of the month announcement in Rosebank on February 15, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates captain Jimmy Tau could find himself in the firing line if the claims from the Zondo Commission are true.

This follows the outing of people who benefited financially from businessman Edwin Sodi winning the Free State asbestos tender.

No more X as Opel reveals Mokka-inspired facelift Crossland

Facelift Opel Mokka, now without the X suffix

On the normally aspirated petrol, lesser diesel and turbocharged petrol, a five-speed manual gearbox is standard fare with a six-speed manual being the sole option on the high-powered PureTech. Optional with this engine but standard on the range-topping diesel is a six-speed automatic with drive on all models going to the front wheels.

Disguise free hot Hyundai i20 N teased

Side teaser image of the new Hyundai i20 N

Having unveiled the sporty N Line at the end of last month, Hyundai, after an extensive lull, has provided a first glimpse of the all-new i20 N minus any camouflage.

Coming just over five months after the teaser video, the pair of images sees the N wearing the now trademark Performance Blue paint finish with red door sills, a contrasting Phantom Black roof and mirror caps, a gloss black grille and red detailing on the front splitter.

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