Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today (27 August 2024).
Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya, head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation , reported over the weekend that in the first quarter of the 2024-2025 financial year, the unit handled 18,461 cases, totaling 752,712 charges and exceeding R1 billion. Of these cases, 5,616 involved 11,972 individuals in court, and 1,788 cases were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for prosecution decisions.
City Press reported over the weekend that Steenhuisen uncovered that R500 million meant for Onderstepoort Biological Products was unaccounted for. Didiza said it was inappropriate for Steenhuisen to make definitive statements while investigations are ongoing, as it implies the previous administration did nothing to address the issues. [The rand was stable on Monday, ahead of local economic data releases this week that could give hints on the health of the local economy.
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Justice delayed, denied, degraded — the curious case of the Zondo Commission database and the Justice DepartmentThe Department of Justice’s action which resulted in the Zondo Commission database being unavailable to investigators is another indication that the ANC is frustrating State Capture prosecutions. It is the latest in a series of moves that appear deliberately designed to ensure that ANC leaders are protected from prosecution.
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MK Party doesn't suffer rights violation from SABC's use of GNU, court hearsIt’s the MK Party has argued the public broadcaster is feeding its audience propaganda - because government does not meet the definition of a GNU.
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MK Party uses Zille comments on GNU to bolster case against SABCOn Thursday, it dragged the SABC to court in an urgent bid to get the broadcaster to stop using the term, saying it’s inaccurate and poisoning the minds of its viewers and listeners.
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GNU: Tau describes ‘a new era of collaboration’ with big businessesTrade Minister Parks Tau hailed a big business meeting as a 'new era of collaboration,' focusing on economic challenges and reforms.
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Zuma's MK, SABC back in court over GNU usageThe MK Party claims the SABC is misleading South Africans by referring to the governing coalition of political parties as a Government of National Unity.
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