News24 | Bishop defends rape-accused top cop; Pick n Pay appoints new CEO: Today’s top 7 stories
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An iconic landmark in Kalk Bay has transformed a kiddies tidal pool into a deck for diners and bands, resulting in a chilly reception from locals.
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Tide of discontent: Kalk Bay in a froth after Brass Bell builds deck over tidal pool
- Kalk Bay residents are planning a Heritage Day protest after the Brass Bell restaurant built a wooden deck over the local kiddies tidal pool.
- Residents accused the business of years of encroachment on public space, while the restaurant insisted that the deck was approved and the pool was never used by the public.
- The City of Cape Town said the land belonged to Prasa, and the restaurant had a legal lease.
Bishop Azwihangwi Maumela.
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‘A child of God’: Bishop defends high-ranking cop accused of rape and grooming
- A friend of the top cop accused of rape and sexual grooming claims he is being targeted.
- The lieutenant general was arrested on Monday by members of the Madlanga Commission’s Recommendations Task Team.
- Police said the sensitive investigation was kept confidential to protect the alleged victims.
Taxi tycoon Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday.
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‘We are in charge of the streets’: Inside taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni’s WhatsApps
- Self-described “man of God” and taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni vehemently denied he was a cartel member – but was also on trial for R2 million extortion.
- On Monday, Sibanyoni returned to the Madlanga Commission to respond to questions on, among other things, WhatsApps about “izinkabi [hitmen” and his involvement in a multimillion-rand stokvel.
- He has yet to face cross-examination on that evidence, and objected to the commission using it.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has tasked the SIU with probing allegations of serious maladministration and corruption at the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements.
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Ramaphosa orders SIU probe into Buffalo City corruption, stalled R30m pool project
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has tasked the Special Investigating Unit with the investigation of corruption and maladministration in the Buffalo City Municipality and the Gauteng human settlements department.
- Probes include stalled projects, such as Mdantsane’s R30 million swimming pool.
- The unit will refer criminal evidence to the National Prosecuting Authority and pursue civil action to recover losses.
Spencer Sonn spent most of his career at Woolworths in South Africa before moving to New Zealand in 2021.
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Pick n Pay appoints new CEO
- Spencer Sonn has been named as Sean Summers’ successor as Pick n Pay’s chief executive.
- Sonn will work alongside Summers from February before taking over when the current chief’s contract ends in May 2028.
- Sonn brings extensive retail experience from his career at Woolworths in both South Africa and New Zealand.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is toying with the idea of playing Malcolm Marx at flank for Sunday's Test against Australia.
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Malcolm Marx at flank? Rassie flirts with launching another out-the-box hybrid
- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he had flirted with the idea of giving Malcolm Marx a run at flank for Sunday’s one-off Test against Australia in Perth.
- Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Johan Grobbelaar will be starting in the front row in Perth as they get a rare chance to play.
- Erasmus said he needed to give the other players an opportunity to get some game time.
Speakers from the evening’s proceedings: From left, Mpumi Mabuza of Brand South Africa; head of secretariat for the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, Tonni Brodber; Naseem Banu Lahri, managing director of Lucara Botswana; Malaak Compton-Rock, global Luminary; Her Excellency Madame Kaone Boko, first lady of Botswana; Carol Bouwer, founder of African Odyssey; and Lionel Moise, ABC News.
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Botswana’s first lady launches GBV fund as Carol Bouwer’s African Odyssey marks 10 years
- Botswana First Lady Kaone Boko announced the launch of a new Gender-Based Violence Fund at an African Odyssey and Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund event in New York.
- African Odyssey and the UN Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund marked their 10-year anniversaries ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly High-level week.
- Founder Carol Bouwer said Africa had “knowledge, experience, leadership and solutions to contribute” to global conversations.
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