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Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 7 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
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In the news today, police say five suspects have now been arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli, including someone known to his family.
Meanwhile, British authorities have denied EFF leader Julius Malema a visa to the United Kingdom, just hours before he was to depart South Africa for the Cambridge Conference.
Furthermore, the family of a 20-year-old North-West University student who died after breaking his neck during a rugby match is accusing the coaching staff of being responsible for the death.
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Key witness now a suspect as fifth arrest made in missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu case
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says five suspects have now been arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.
The couple vanished under mysterious circumstances more than two months ago.
It has also come to light that the first suspect arrested in the case, Samuel Mogongwe, was the last person seen with Ndlovu and Mdhluli before their disappearance.
According to Mdhluli’s son, Treasure, the 41-year-old man is well known to the victims and their families.
CONTINUE READING: Key witness now a suspect as fifth arrest made in missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu case
Malema denied UK visa
British authorities have denied EFF leader Julius Malema a visa to the United Kingdom (UK), just hours before he was to depart South Africa for the Cambridge Conference.
The conference is expected to take place this weekend in London.
In a post on X, Malema claims that authorities provided “no substantial justification” for denying him the visa.
“It is clear to me that this is an attempt to silence a dissenting political perspective. We are currently at the OR airport, as we were promised that everything would be sorted by 15:30. Instead, we received a regret letter just four hours before our departure. This is unacceptable and spineless.”
CONTINUE READING: Malema denied UK visa
Family blames coaches for NWU student rugby death
The family of a 20-year-old North-West University (NWU) student who died after breaking his neck during a rugby match is accusing the coaching staff of being responsible for the death.
This is because the player was reportedly forced to play in a scrum position without proper training.
Vilano Saunders, a second-year student at the NWU Vanderbijlpark campus, broke his neck in a match at the campus sports field.
He was admitted to the Midvaal Private Hospital and on Monday died as a result of the injury.
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Former chief justice Raymond Zondo has questioned former president Jacob Zuma’s release from prison on medical parole after defying a Constitutional Court order in 2021.
Zondo delivered the keynote address on Tuesday, the second day of the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference for heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa.
Zuma, who was sentenced to 15 months in July 2021 for defying a Constitutional Court order to appear at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture, was released on medical parole in September 2021 by former correctional services commissioner Arthur Fraser.
The former president served just two months of the sentence.
CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Zondo questions Zuma’s release from prison on medical parole
Stars shine for Darren Scott: A benefit concert to honour South Africa’s beloved broadcaster
After decades behind the mic, legendary South African broadcaster Darren Scott is now in the fight of his life, and he’s not doing it alone.
Recently returning to South Africa while battling a vicious bout of skin cancer, Darren’s voice may be quieter for now, but the country he entertained for years is raising its own in support.
Friends, fans, and fellow entertainers have come together to throw a heartfelt lifeline: a special benefit concert to raise funds for his ongoing treatment.
Set for Wednesday, 14 May at The Venue, Melrose Arc, the Benefit for Darren promises to be a night of music, comedy, and community spirit.
CONTINUE READING: Stars shine for Darren Scott: A benefit concert to honour South Africa’s beloved broadcaster
Here are five more stories of the day:
- Gautrain is offering 50% discount to these eligible passengers
- Nsfas recovers over R850 million following SIU probe
- DA tables motion of no confidence in Johannesburg mayor and speaker
- Mozambique spitting cobra loses fight with dog
- Police probe bomb threat at Al-Azhar Masjied in District Six
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