News24 | Mbalula threatens IEC complaint against DA; KZN man jailed in US: Today’s top 7 stories

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South African Marcell Meyer appeared in a federal court in America on charges of distribution of child sexual abuse material.

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KZN man working on US farm gets 12 years in jail for child sexual abuse material

- Marcell Meyer, a 45-year-old from KZN, was convicted in a US federal court of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.

- He was working on a US farm at the time of his arrest.

- He was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.

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Construction is under way at the controversial St John’s Road development in Sea Point.

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Sea Point developer fights residents over controversial luxury flats

- A developer and Sea Point residents are locked in a High Court dispute over a contested luxury apartment development on St John’s Road.

- Residents argue the project was approved due to a “drastic” error and want the approval set aside.

- The developer says construction is already under way, with more than R36 million invested.

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.

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‘Fear and desperation’: Mbalula threatens IEC complaint over DA ‘espionage’ at ANC rally

- ANC’s Fikile Mbalula accused the DA of “political espionage” by covertly attending an ANC rally.

- He alleged DA members took early photos to falsely suggest the rally wasn’t full.

- Mbalula threatened to lodge a complaint with the Electoral Commission.

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A general view of Curro School Bloemfontein on 2 June 2020. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has confirmed it is probing possible insider trading in Curro.

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‘We have nothing to hide’: Moutons pledge cooperation as watchdog probes Curro trades

- The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has confirmed it is probing possible insider trading in Curro.

- SA’s biggest private schools group went private after an offer from billionaire Jannie Mouton’s charitable foundation.

- The Mouton family says its actions were above board.

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JSE-listed Efora Energy is facing a liquidation bid after years of losses.

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PIC’s R760m bet on oil firm goes up in smoke

- The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invested R760 million in JSE-listed oil explorer Efora Energy.

- Efora has suffered years of losses, scaled back operations, and abandoned its wider African ambitions.

- The company is now facing a liquidation bid, leaving the PIC’s investment effectively wiped out.

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said Bongi Mbonambi is still a bit of a way off from Test match readiness.

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Where’s Bongi? Not ready for Tests yet, says Rassie as hooker’s absence creeps up on Boks

- Rassie Erasmus said hooker Bongi Mbonambi is still a long way from being Test-match ready.

- His absence has forced the Boks to rely on Deon Fourie as reserve hooker, creating a selection headache.

- The hooker shortage is becoming a growing concern for the Springbok camp.

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Dolly Parton at the Grand Opening of Dollywood's 2018 Season, with the Ladysmith Black Mambazo Band.

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Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on as South African musicians honour the country icon

- Country music icon Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, aged 80.

- Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute, remembering their collaboration that blended country music with South African harmonies.

- South African musicians celebrated her legacy of connection, philanthropy, and cross-cultural musical bridges.

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