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Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has effectively blamed axed official Lumka Oliphant for the ongoing scandals that have engulfed her.
It’s Lumka, says Sisisi Tolashe about scandals within her ministry
- Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is blaming axed employee Lumka Oliphant for a campaign to mislead the public and undermine her leadership.
- Tolashe faces numerous scandals, including inappropriate relationships, questionable hiring practices, and receiving cars from unnamed officials.
- Oliphant denies the accusations and claims Tolashe is diverting attention from her own scandals, calling for her resignation.
The 2026 local government elections will take place on 4 November 2026.
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Local government elections to be held on 4 November
- President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the 2026 local government elections will be held on 4 November 2026.
- The announcement was made at the President’s Coordinating Council in Ekurhuleni after consulting with Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa.
- There are fewer than 190 days remaining until the elections.
The City of Cape Town civic centre. The Western Cape High Court has declared key tariff charges in the City of Cape Town’s 2025/26 budget unlawful and invalid.
City of Cape Town’s fixed tariffs declared invalid and unlawful
- The Western Cape High Court declared fixed tariff charges in Cape Town’s 2025/26 budget unlawful and invalid.
- The court found the citywide cleaning, water, and sewerage charges imposed on ratepayers are unlawful and invalid, setting them aside from 30 June 2026.
- The case was brought by Sapoa and AfriForum, who argued the city’s tariff structure is unlawful and improperly linked to property values.
Mosiuoa Lekota’s romantic partner has filed for leave to appeal a Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruling that found she transferred funds from the late COPE leader’s account while he was of unsound mind.
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Lekota’s lover fights ruling that she drained account when he wasn’t of sound mind
- Luzelle Adams, Mosiuoa Lekota’s romantic partner, is appealing a court judgment that found she drained his bank account while he was not of sound mind.
- Adams argues that all transfers were made at Lekota’s instruction for his benefit, his household, and children, not for self-enrichment, and that the initial application was made out of spite.
- The court had previously declared Lekota of unsound mind and found Adams transferred hundreds of thousands of rand from his account to hers, prompting the Legal Practice Council to investigate her conduct.
The SIU says Todi Media Development Foundation and Zibsiflo worked together to use lottery grant funds for private use and upmarket property purchases.
‘Regrettable mistakes’: Lotto funds meant for charitable projects allegedly used to buy upmarket house
- Two nonprofits, Todi Media Development Foundation and Zibsiflo, repaid R3.2 million in lottery grant funds after acknowledging “regrettable mistakes” in their conduct.
- The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) found that funds meant for community projects were misappropriated, with R900 000 from Todi Media and R1.36 million from Zibsiflo allegedly used to purchase a property.
- The SIU also found that R550 000 was diverted to Unscripted Communication, a company formerly run by Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara, who has since stepped aside from his Sanef position and been placed on special leave.
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach.
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Springboks: Who becomes first-choice scrumhalf with Reinach out?
- Cobus Reinach’s knee injury will likely sideline him for the start of the international season, including a potential clash against England.
- Morne van den Berg, Faf de Klerk, Grant Williams, Jaden Hendrikse, and Embrose Papier are all potential replacements, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus will need to consider player availability, current form, and tactical fit when selecting Reinach’s replacement for the England match.
After six years off air, Top Billing returns to SABC3 on 30 April 2026.
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‘Top Billing’ returns: Whiteboard magic, goosebumps moments and a fresh take on an SA Icon
- After a six-year hiatus, ‘Top Billing’ is returning to SABC3 due to the continued popularity of its reruns.
- The show aims to inspire viewers to pursue their dreams by showcasing desirable South African homes and destinations.
- The production team is leveraging the show’s legacy and expanding the brand with real-world event experiences.
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