Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today (11 July).
Tshifiwa Matodzi, the former VBS Mutual Bank chairman, as part of a plea and sentencing agreement for a nearly R2-billion bank heist, pleaded guilty to 33 counts of corruption and related crimes in the Gauteng High Court. He received a 495-year sentence set to run concurrently, effectively serving 15 years. “My desperation to be counted among the so-called big dogs is exactly what has ultimately led to my downfall,” he said.
The authorities remain vigilant, anticipating additional flooding that could further aggravate the current critical situation. Thousands have been displaced, and schooling has been suspended in several districts. [Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has warned executive mayoral council members of removal if they fail to meet performance standards. Performance scorecards to ensure MMC accountability will be introduced next week.
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Gauteng DA Welcomes Negligence Finding Over 9 Life Esidimeni Deaths, Calls for More Serious ChargesThe Gauteng DA welcomed High Court Judge Mmonoa Teffo's negligence ruling against former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and mental health head Makgabo Manamela.
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Life Esidimeni catastrophe: NPA yet to decide whether to prosecute Mahlangu for culpable homicideIn a landmark judgement, the Pretoria High Court ruled that former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former Director of Mental Health Makgabo Manamela should be held accountable for at least nine of the 144 deaths.
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