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Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 21 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
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News today includes as the meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump looms, the Presidency said it will be difficult for the US administration to “sustain” its claims of a genocide against Afrikaners or white farmers in South Africa.
Meanwhile, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says its work at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is not yet done.
Furthermore, police are investigating an incident at Soshanguve South Secondary School in Tshwane, where community members allegedly entered the school premises and assaulted pupils with sjamboks under the guise of enforcing discipline.
Ramaphosa vs Trump: Here’s what you need to know
As the meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump looms, the Presidency said it will be difficult for the US administration to “sustain” its claims of a genocide against Afrikaners or white farmers in South Africa.
The stage is set for the anticipated heated and robust meeting between Ramaphosa and Trump, expected to take place at the White House on Wednesday.
There is speculation about how the meeting will go, with fears Ramaphosa is walking into a “Zelensky-style ambush”, referring to the viral clash that took place when Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House in February which was broadcast live on television.
CONTINUE READING: Ramaphosa vs Trump: Here’s what you need to know
Is someone sabotaging Absa? Senior managers face disciplinary action for leaking information
If the walls at Absa could speak, there would be a better understanding of what is happening at the bank’s top management.
Since the walls cannot speak, an independent report had to do the talking. It revealed that some senior managers are involved in leaking Absa’s information, prompting the bank to take disciplinary action against the individuals.
In recent years, Absa has been known for its leadership instability, marked by frequent changes in chief executive officers (CEOs) since 2019. This year alone, the bank has announced it will be getting a new CEO and a new chairman of the board.
CONTINUE READING: Is someone sabotaging Absa? Senior managers face disciplinary action for leaking information
SIU is not done with NLC yet, as more corruption allegations emerge
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says its work at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is not yet done.
SIU head Andy Mothibi on Tuesday briefed the standing committee on public accounts on the investigation into the NLC.
In November 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the SIU to investigate the NLC and recover any losses.
CONTINUE READING: SIU is not done with NLC yet, as more corruption allegations emerge
Police recover 10 AK-47s at Meyerton taxi rank after shooting
Police are investigating a case of attempted murder following a shooting incident at a taxi rank, south of Johannesburg.
The incident happened at the Meyerton taxi rank on Tuesday morning.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said police investigations are continuing.
CONTINUE READING: Police recover 10 AK-47s at Meyerton taxi rank after shooting
Soshanguve community members accused of assaulting pupils with sjamboks [VIDEO]
Police are investigating an incident at Soshanguve South Secondary School in Tshwane, where community members allegedly entered the school premises and assaulted pupils with sjamboks under the guise of enforcing discipline.
A video made rounds on social media platforms on Tuesday showing an incident where two pupils are seen being hit by two people with sjamboks as they entered the school premises.
Chiloane confirmed that the department was aware of the incident. The MEC said the matter is being handled with the urgency it demands.
CONTINUE READING: Soshanguve community members accused of assaulting pupils with sjamboks [VIDEO]
Here are five more stories of the day:
- Water in parts of Joburg to be fully restored by Wednesday afternoon
- Government to offer Musk’s Starlink before Trump-Ramaphosa meeting — report
- Will Ramaphosa fall into the same trap as Zelensky? — Experts weigh in
- Taps run dry in Merafong after municipality defaults on bill
- Proposed cleaning levy sparks legal challenge in Tshwane
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