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10: Public Protector does not recall making call casting aspersions on Vrede Dairy farm investigator – Mpofu
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane did not recall making a phone call to a former colleague wherein she allegedly indicated that she would be personally happy if the Vrede Dairy investigation did not make adverse findings.
9. Child porn addiction on the increase in SA, report warns
The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has ramped up efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of exposing children to pornography and child sexual-abuse material.
8. Debate over removing Cyril Ramaphosa lacks intellectual breadth
The bickering by opposition parties over sponsoring a vote of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa makes a lively spectacle.
7. Mfuleni child rape victim’s family living in fear after threats
According to a family member, the suspect is alleged to have raped the girl multiple times and given her chocolates and sweets in exchange for her silence.
6. Cele won’t apologise for rape comment
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Tuesday refused to apologise for a controversial statement he made after eight women were raped by illegal miners in Krugersdorp.
5. De Lille outraged after AG identifies non-compliance in KZN flood disaster projects
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has expressed outrage at the risks identified by Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke and her department’s Internal Audit Unit into the awarding of contracts in KwaZulu-Natal flood intervention projects.
4. Ex-manager was not intimidated when Mkhwebane summoned him back to the office
Former executive manager in the Public Protector’s office for provincial investigations and integration, Reginald Ndou, said on Tuesday he was not intimidated when incumbent Busisiwe Mkhwebane summoned him back to the office during the finalisation of the Vrede Dairy investigation.
3. PFMA not followed in leasing St George Hotel to SANDF
The SANDF did not follow the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) process for the leasing of the St George Hotel in Tshwane, says Defence Minister Thandi Modise.
2. Kidnappers demand R500k ransom for boy’s release
The suspects behind the kidnapping of six-year-old Shanawaaz Asghar have apparently demanded a R500 000 ransom from the child’s father, a reliable source confirmed to the Cape Times
1. Bheki Cele lifts lid on ‘staged’ kidnappings
Police Minister Bheki Cele has lifted the lid on the modus operandi involved in kidnappings, saying there were instances where the crime was staged by the so-called victims or relatives in an attempt to commit insurance fraud.
Cape Times