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DA Johannesburg mayoral hopeful, Helen Zille, attended a Ward 99 meeting at the Randpark Golf Club on Wednesday night.
Zille’s coalition shopping list: Hard pass on ANC, EFF and MK Party
- Helen Zille, DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate, has ruled out forming a coalition with the ANC, EFF and MK Party after the local elections.
- Zille stated that the DA is polling at 39% in Johannesburg, ahead of the ANC, but still needs more votes to avoid coalitions.
- Zille is open to a coalition with ActionSA and other smaller parties but would rather be in opposition than in an “ungovernable coalition” with the EFF or MKP.
City Power has suspended its request for quotations manager in the supply chain management department, Thabang Mashishi, amid allegations of misconduct and extortion.
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City Power suspends manager after extortion, graft claims
- City Power has suspended Thabang Mashishi, a request for quotations manager, due to allegations of misconduct.
- General manager Marvin Baepi remains suspended, and investigations into his conduct are being merged with the new allegations.
- Acting CEO Charles Tlouane has called on the Hawks to expedite their investigation into suspected collusion between officials and contractors.
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City manager Kagiso Lerutla in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court.
Ekurhuleni’s Lerutla ‘offered’ tow truck R10K to remove body from crash scene, court hears
- Ekurhuleni City manager Kagiso Lerutla allegedly offered a tow truck driver R10 000 to remove a crash victim’s body, and the culpable homicide docket later went missing.
- Lerutla and suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi are applying for bail on charges of fraud, defeating the ends of justice, and corruption, with the State opposing due to concerns about interference.
- Mkhwanazi and Lerutla deny the charges, claiming political motives and asserting they pose no threat to witnesses or the investigation.
The US State Department paid to install more than a dozen trailers on embassy property in Pretoria to facilitate interviews with Afrikaners.
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Trump administration considers dramatic increase in US refugee cap for white Afrikaners
- The Trump administration is considering more than doubling the annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into the US, citing race-based persecution.
- Despite Trump’s claims, the South African government denies the persecution, and some refugees have already returned to South Africa.
- The US admitted about 4 500 South Africans as refugees in the first six months of the fiscal year and is discussing including religious minorities from Iran and former Soviet countries in the refugee programme.
SA’s reliance on fuel imported from the Middle East has left it vulnerable, but importers have diverted to other markets, according to shipping logs.
South Africa ramps up fuel imports from US as war jolts trade
- South Africa is increasing oil-product imports from the US to compensate for reduced supplies from the Middle East due to conflict.
- The shift to more distant suppliers like the US is raising import costs due to higher fuel prices and freight rates.
- South Africa is discussing pump price calculations with importers and producers to reflect the new supply chain costs.
Sharks back Ethan Hooker will go under the knife this week to determine the extent of his shoulder injury sustained against the Ospreys last weekend.
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Bok star Hooker set for surgery as Sharks find no joy in review of late hit
- Ethan Hooker sustained a shoulder injury after a late hit by Ospreys’ Luke Morgan while scoring a try, with the URC finding no cause for disciplinary action.
- Hooker will undergo surgery this week to determine the extent of the injury, potentially ending his URC season and impacting his Springboks availability.
- Marnus Potgieter has been added to the Sharks’ squad for their match against Edinburgh due to a growing backline injury crisis.
Bryan Adams performs at the Grand Arena, Grand West in Cape Town on 21 April 2026.
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Bryan Adams’ Cape Town comeback: Arena tour delivers nostalgia and new anthems
- Bryan Adams launched his South African tour in Cape Town, promoting his 2025 album, Roll with the Punches, with a mix of new and classic songs.
- The concert featured a dynamic performance, including audience interaction with song requests and light-up armbands, alongside memorable moments like Summer of ‘69 and a rockabilly segment.
- Adams, who first performed in South Africa 32 years ago, will continue his tour in Pretoria and Durban after his Cape Town shows.
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