Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 6 August 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
News today includes controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe insists that being charged with murder should not automatically disqualify him from being granted bail.
Meanwhile, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says he plans to meet with the Independent Development Trust (IDT) board following allegations that the entity’s suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, attempted to bribe a journalist.
Furthermore, Gayton McKenzie, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and current Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, has vowed to take legal action against the Open Chats Podcast after a viral clip surfaced showing its hosts making derogatory and racist comments about the coloured community in South Africa.
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DJ Sumbody murder: Here’s why Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe thinks he should get bail
Controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe insists that being charged with murder should not automatically disqualify him from being granted bail.
Molefe appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for his formal bail application.
The alleged mastermind was arrested alongside three hitmen in connection with the murder of South African artist Oupa John Sefoka, widely known as DJ Sumbody.
CONTINUE READING: DJ Sumbody murder: Here’s why Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe thinks he should get bail
New roles for Joburg leaders as Dada Morero reshuffles his mayoral committee
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is set to restructure his mayoral committee
The Citizen has reliably learnt that Morero has decided on Loyiso Masuku as the MMC for Finance.
Masuku previously occupied the position of MMC for Group Corporate & Shared Services.
CONTINUE READING: New roles for Joburg leaders as Dada Morero reshuffles his mayoral committee
Macpherson breaks silence on IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka bribery attempt
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says he plans to meet with the Independent Development Trust (IDT) board following allegations that the entity’s suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, attempted to bribe a journalist.
On Wednesday, news publication Daily Maverick released video footage of a meeting between Malaka, IDT spokesperson Phasha Makgolane, and journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh.
The meeting reportedly took place over the weekend, on 3 August, at a restaurant near Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
CONTINUE READING: Macpherson breaks silence on IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka bribery attempt
Lesufi suspends two community safety officials amid financial irregularities probe
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the provincial community safety head of department (HOD), Nontsikelelo Sisulu, and the department’s chief financial officer, Mduduzi Malope.
The duo was suspended with immediate effect on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
Lesufi explained that the suspensions are a precautionary measure to ensure fair and unbiased investigations.
CONTINUE READING: Lesufi suspends two community safety officials amid financial irregularities probe
‘It’s racism’ – Gayton McKenzie plans legal action against Open Chats podcast
Gayton McKenzie, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and current Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, has vowed to take legal action against the Open Chats Podcast after a viral clip surfaced showing its hosts making derogatory and racist comments about the coloured community in South Africa.
In the video, the podcasters claimed that coloured families engage in incest and described the community as “crazy”.
The remarks have sparked public outrage, prompting political leaders, civil society and ordinary citizens to demand accountability and legal barriers.
CONTINUE READING: ‘It’s racism’ – Gayton McKenzie plans legal action against Open Chats podcast
Here are five more stories of the day:
- 19-year lease, no rent payment and R1.3m power bill: Businessman’s battle with Gauteng municipality
- ‘If they want to bring sanctions, let them’: Mbalula challenges Trump administration
- Dirco blasts Zuma for using SA flag in meeting with Moroccan minister [VIDEO]
- Illegal mining leaving Gauteng schools on shaky ground
- SA ‘deeply concerned’ by Eswatini’s decision to house dangerous criminals
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