This news roundup covers a range of current events in South Africa. It includes an apology from MK party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for her critical posts about the party's secretary-general, a confirmed inmate escape from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, and opposition parties' responses to President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA). It also includes news of a former professional footballer seeking to revive his career and a warning from the weather service about damaging winds and extreme temperatures.
MK party MP Duduzile Zuma -Sambudla has issued an apology for her posts on X criticising the party’s secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. Seemingly reacting to posts praising Shivambu on Monday, Zuma -Sambudla responded with a tirade of her own posts, many of which contained explicit language. In one of them, she claimed Shivambu was the “worst thing that happened to MK”.
Former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla at the IEC’s national results centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, 30 May 2024. Picture: Ngel Sibanda/ The Citizen This led to MK party leader Jacob Zuma, who is also her father, threatening to terminate her membership if she did not apologise.The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed the escape of an inmate from the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre on Tuesday.Opposition parties on Tuesday threw salvos at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona) under the government of national unity (GNU). Leaders of different political parties were allowed to critique Ramaphosa’s Sona at a parliamentary sitting. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) was debated on Tuesday in parliament. Picture: GCIS However, MK party parliamentary leader John Hlophe spent most of his time on the floor paying tribute to his leader, Jacob Zuma.The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has raised concerns about Eskom’s exorbitant electricity tariff increases, saying that ordinary South Africans cannot afford it. On Tuesday, Scopa was briefed by the Auditor-General (AG) on Eskom’s annual reports and financial statements for the 2023/24 financial year.Former Baroka FC and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase has joined ABC Motsepe Foundation side Sunrise FC as he looks to revive his ailing football career. The Limpopo-based outfit announced Ntshangase’s signing through their social media platforms on Tuesday. Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase has joined Sunrise FC. Photo: Sunrise media “Sunrise FC is proud to announce the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs, Baroka FC, and Black Leopards midfielder Siphelele Leonard Ntshangase!
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Manhunt Launched for Escaped Prisoner from Pollsmoor Correctional CentreYanga Wayithi, 35, serving a six-month sentence for theft and trespassing, escaped from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape. Police have launched a manhunt and urge the public to report any suspicious activity.
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Inmate Escapes from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, DCS Launches ManhuntAn inmate has escaped from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, prompting a manhunt by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The department has urged the public to report any suspicious activities.
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St Anthony's Community Learning Centre Relocates to Ramaphosa Combined SchoolSt Anthony's Community Learning Centre (CLC) is relocating from St Anthony's Education Centre to Ramaphosa Combined School. This move aims to improve the learning environment for the centre's 400+ students and will see the centre rebranded as J Mabaso Community Learning Centre. The centre's manager assures that this relocation is a positive step forward and will not disrupt academic operations.
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Parliament's correctional services committee shocked by number of foreigners in SA prisonsChairperson Anthea Ramolobeng says in some facilities the number of foreigners outnumber South African inmates.
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MK Party Leader Apologizes to Court After Contempt AllegationsJacob Zuma, leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, has issued a qualified apology to the Western Cape High Court following accusations of contempt of court. The court previously condemned the party's statements as offensive and disrespectful to the judiciary. Although Zuma claims the party's leaders are not responsible for drafting statements, he apologized for any remarks deemed objectively offensive to the court. The Democratic Alliance, which challenged Dr. John Hlophe's appointment to the Judicial Service Commission, remains dissatisfied and may pursue further legal action.
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South Africa's First Correctional Services Minister Overturns Parole for Life Sentence InmatesCorrectional Services Minister Dr Pieter Groenewald made history by revoking the parole of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, the attackers of rape survivor Alison Botha. This is the first time a correctional services minister in South Africa has overturned parole for a life sentence inmate. Groenewald cited the need to protect the community, particularly in cases of violence against women and children, as the primary reason for his decision.
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