News24 | City Power fires whistleblower manager; Guard faces 15 counts of rape: Today’s top 7 stories
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Remnants of the bloody shootout inside and outside Dora’s Tavern in Wedela, west of Gauteng, where 18 people were killed and 18 others wounded.
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Wedela massacre: Gunmen used neighbour’s house 3 times to reload during 40-minute attack
- A 40-minute mass shooting at Dora’s Tavern in Wedela, west of Gauteng, left 18 people dead and 18 wounded.
- Witnesses said armed men repeatedly used a neighbour’s house to reload their rifles – reportedly three times – before returning to the tavern to resume firing.
- An employee at Dora’s Tavern corroborated that attackers returned three times and also shot at CCTV cameras before fleeing.
A group of people picketed outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where an alleged serial rapist appeared.
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Man who guarded NPA’s Durban offices charged with 15 counts of rape
- A man who worked as a security guard at the NPA’s Durban offices has been charged with 15 counts of rape.
- The charges relate to alleged sexual offences linked to his time guarding the offices.
- He has been arrested and charged, and is due to appear in court as the matter proceeds.
US President Donald Trump speaking to President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House last year.
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Ramaphosa condemns ‘white genocide’ lobbying, language that ‘glorifies killing’
- President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned lobbying language invoking “white genocide” that appeared to glorify killing.
- He pointed to actors and influencers tied to that rhetoric, including US political and conservative figures, and warned that it harms diplomacy and social cohesion.
- Ramaphosa urged responsible public discourse and stronger responses to counter inflammatory, violence-extolling narratives.
City Power manager Stephanus Fourie blew the whistle on the utility’s plan to cede its procurement to private companies.
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‘This is illegal’: City Power fired manager who exposed R1bn dodgy deal
- Stephanus Fourie, a City Power manager, blew the whistle on an allegedly illegal R1 billion procurement deal that would have ceded City Power’s purchasing to private companies.
- The National Treasury blocked City Power’s proposed arrangement after Fourie exposed the deal.
- Two months after raising concerns, he was suspended and subsequently dismissed by City Power.
Launched in 2021, ARC has 12 stores in major shopping centres, including Sandton City (pictured), and sells fragrance, skincare, makeup, haircare, and bath and body brands.
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‘Not a cheap deal’: Clicks pays R507m for control of makeup retailer ARC
- Clicks paid R507 million to take control of makeup retailer ARC.
- The deal secures Clicks’ ownership and control of AC’s beauty retail operations.
- Analyst Simon Brown called the acquisition “not cheap” but a good deal for Clicks given its strong balance sheet.
Marques Ackerman has earned a selection nod for the Proteas’ first-Test squad against Australia next week.
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Conrad: Ackerman ‘knocking the door down’, Du Plooy has entered Proteas chat
- Proteas coach Shukri Conrad said Dolphins top order batter Marques Ackerman has done more than enough to kick down the selection door for the Australian Test tour that starts next week in Durban.
- Ackerman has been a prolific run scorer for South Africa A and the Dolphins, with his selection well-deserved.
- Conrad confirmed that he has been in contact with returning batter Leus du Plooy, who has declared his availability to play for South Africa.
Taylor Swift accepts the Video of the Year Award for “The Fate of Ophelia” onstage during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at Peacock Theatre on 27 September 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs
- Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in MTV VMA history, breaking a tie with Beyoncé, and also won Video of the Year.
- Madonna took home Artist of the Year and opened the show with her first VMA performance since 2003, alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
- Nirvana received the Video Vanguard award, while tributes honoured the late Dolly Parton and George Michael.
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