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3210976	有图 <p> “I"m just happy Siwelele Samasele is back in the Free State," said McKenzie. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gayton-McKenzie-1-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Gayton McKenzie Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa Photo: Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says he will not be involved in the running of Siwelele FC. </p><p>McKenzie had to clarify his role in the new club after his son Calvin Le’ John bought the status of SuperSport United for a reported fee of R50 million and renamed it Siwelele FC. </p><p>ALSO READ: Cardoso grateful to Sundowns and staff after PSL nomination</p><p>“Siwelele FC is a very small part of my family’s portfolio and there’s bigger things which I was not involved in. Why will I get involved in that? I would have been involved as a supporter, as a minister I’m not allowed to get involved,”McKenzie told the media as reported by SABC Sport.</p><p>“I’m just happy Siwelele Samasele is back in the Free State. My heart breaks when I saw the lies that people of the Free State have been told, every year, believe me. Every year there’s some failed business man that wants to be famous, he’ll tell the people, ‘I’m bringing Siwelele back’ and the people will be happy.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Very crucial’ for Banyana to win against Senegal</p><p>“Every year without fail and when they do bring it back, then they sell it. My son didn’t bring it back for financial reasons, it’s not gonna pay rent for the family, he brought it back because Siwelele is a culture, it’s our heritage, there’s something missing in my soul as a Free Stater if Siwelele is not back.</p><p>“I will not be involved in the running of Siwelele,” he added. </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Betway Premiership Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. Gayton McKenzie </p> I'll not be involved in the running of Siwelele - McKenzie	查看 2034	《公民报》	2025-07-18 20:09:07 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210975	有图 <p> The Springboks want to end off their mid-year Tests with a bang, ahead of the Rugby Championship kicking off next month. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bok-team-Georgia-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The Springbok team to face Georgia. Picture: Johan Orton</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Springboks are aiming for a big finish to their mid-year Tests when they take on Georgia in their final game of the incoming series at the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:10pm).</p><p>It has been a comfortable start to their season so far with them brushing aside the challenges of the invitational Barbarians (54-7), and Italy twice (42-24 and 45-0), and they want to end off with a bang with another strong performance in the one-off Test against the Georgians.</p><p>The Boks, as has been their wont over the past year, have rotated their side quite a bit, and a number of players will get a chance to shine and stake their claim for a place in the reduced Rugby Championship squad that will be announced next week.</p><p>A completely uncapped front row has been picked, with former Cheetahs and current Edinburgh prop Boan Venter getting his first run in the green and gold, while hooker Marnus van der Merwe and prop Neethling Fouche earn their first caps after playing in the Barbarians non-Test.</p><p>Coach Rassie Erasmus explained that they wanted to give these guys a good introduction to Test rugby, so has surrounded them with experience in the rest of the pack and on the bench.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Curious case of Roos and the Bok team: Rassie explains omission for Georgia clash </p> </p> </p><p>“Georgia is a tough outfit, and they pride themselves on their physicality and brute force in the collisions, so the set pieces, mauls, and breakdowns will be key areas. That is why we are playing this front row,” said Erasmus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We want to give them a big test. But with the experienced guys around, we are not throwing them to the wolves.”</p>Eighthman surprise<p>Cobus Wiese, who made his debut off the bench at lock over the past weekend against Italy in Gqeberha, has taken over the number eight jumper from his suspended brother Jasper, and he is another that has been given a huge opportunity to impress.</p><p>A thrilling halfback combination also sees Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu and Grant Williams team up, and with both being quick, exciting players with an eye for a gap, it should bring extra flair to a backline featuring Canan Moodie at outside centre, Edwill van der Merwe at wing and Aphelele Fassi at fullback.</p><p>“It would have been good to start Sacha last week (at fullback), but it was Willie’s 100th and we wanted to give him that opportunity. Grant was also really good last week, and Sacha only got 20-25 minutes, so we want to give him a proper shot to close out a game. If it flows the way we expect, I think he’ll enjoy the moment.”</p><p> </p><p>Georgia did not enjoy the best build up to the game, going down to the Cheetahs 24-20 in their warm-up match last weekend, but Erasmus said they were missing a number of their best players who are back for this weekend.</p><p>“I know last weekend against the Cheetahs eight or nine of their best players were either on the bench or not playing,” explained Erasmus.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Aphelele Fassi Canan Moodie Rassie Erasmus Sacha Mngomezulu Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Springboks aiming for big finish to mid-year Tests	查看 3561	《公民报》	2025-07-18 20:11:38 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210974	有图 <p> "If companies want to calibrate remote working to their requirements, they need systems that support flexibility." </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Remote-work-vs-return-to-office.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>For illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Remote work, often abbreviated as WFH (work-from-home), is becoming culturally ingrained, despite pushback through return-to-office (RTO) mandates.</p><p>A poll from Global Payroll Association revealed that three-quarters of people would turn down a job that doesn’t offer hybrid or remote working. While critics say WFH reduces productivity.</p><p>Sandra Crous, managing director at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, notes that there is an increasing expectation for more workplace flexibility, and certain roles work better with flexible hours and locations.</p><p>“Considering that our digital society enables remote and flexible working, it’s no wonder it has become the norm. Companies should think about where it’s appropriate and how they create the systems to manage different work styles.”</p>Adapting to remote work<p>She says workplace flexibility is complex. The ability to work remotely depends on employee roles and business projects, managerial styles, customer expectations, and even how flexibility is presented.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Is it okay to send peach emoji to a colleague? How to use emojis in a workplace </p> </p> </p><p>“For example, is time and location flexibility a standard feature or offered as a perk?”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Crous highlights that work location flexibility is incompatible with some roles or industries. It can stagnate or elevate careers. It can reduce pay or increase bonuses. Furthermore, it can make some jobs more productive and others less.</p><p>ALSO READ: How to create a healthy work environment for employees</p>Work location flexibility <p>“In some cases, it has no impact at all. If companies want to calibrate remote working to their requirements, they need systems that support flexibility. Payroll and human resources systems have the biggest impact.”</p><p>She highlights that modern payroll and HR platforms offer increased flexibility for companies through data-driven insights, employee enablement services, and seamless integration with other business areas.</p><p> </p><p>“They establish the processes that enable a business to adapt and adopt different work modes as required. For example, a modern payroll platform automates the management of variable pay structures, thereby reducing the administrative burden associated with taxes, benefits, time tracking, and invoicing.”</p>Efforts to support WFH <p>Crucially, they support remote work for managers of payroll, HR, and finances, who can access cloud-native payroll platforms remotely and securely from anywhere through their smart devices.</p><p>“When companies combine these features with other collaboration tools such as Slack or Teams, they open the doors to dynamic collaborative workflows for people at the office and elsewhere.”</p><p>NOW READ: Do you want to work at home or in an office that looks like a hotel?</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics employees workplace </p> Remote work vs return to office: The battle for workplace culture, pay and productivity \| The Citizen	查看 3428	《公民报》	2025-07-18 20:30:19 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210973	有图 <p> More than 1.9 million Afghans have been deported this year, with the UN warning of systemic abuse under Taliban rule. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AFP__20250706__64WU7ZT__v1__HighRes__AfghanistanReligionIslamShiiteAshura-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>A Taliban security personnel stands over an armoured tank bearing a Taliban flag, as he keeps guard during a religious procession by Afghan Shiite Muslims celebrating Ashura, on the tenth day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram, in Kabul on July 6, 2025. Picture: Wakil Kohsar / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The United Nations insisted no one should be sent back to Afghanistan, after Germany on Friday deported 81 Afghans convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland.</p><p>The UN rights office warned that surging numbers of Afghans being forced to return to their conflict- and crisis-torn country from elsewhere in the region especially but also further afield was creating “a multi-layered human-rights crisis”.</p><p>“UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk calls for an immediate halt to the forcible return of all Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers, particularly those at risk of persecution, arbitrary detention or torture upon their return,” spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told reporters in Geneva.</p><p>She stressed that sending people, even those convicted of crimes, back to a country where they risk facing serious abuses “violates the core international law principle of non-refoulement”.</p>Germany defends deportations <p>The comments came after Berlin said it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes in Germany, the second such operation.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ramaphosa’s spokesperson defends SA’s ICJ case against Israel </p> </p> </p><p>Germany, like most countries, stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Taliban enforces smartphone ban in Afghan schools</p><p>But it resumed expulsions last year, when the previous government of Social Democrat chancellor Olaf Scholz expelled 28 Afghan convicts.</p>Iran and Pakistan ramp up mass deportations<p>Friday’s deportations come as Afghanistan is already reeling from the returns of more than 1.9 million people since the beginning of the year from Iran and Pakistan.</p><p>Iran has deported some 500,000 people in the past month alone, Shamdasani said.</p><p> </p><p>The UN warned last week that as many as three million could arrive by the end of the year.</p>‘Structural and systemic discrimination’<p>“People returning to Afghanistan, whether by compulsion or of their own volition, find a country facing an acute humanitarian and human-rights crisis,” Shamdasani said.</p><p>“They also face structural and systemic discrimination, gender persecution, issues related to ethnicity, obstacles to full reintegration into society, and a dearth of work and livelihoods as a result of a struggling economy.”</p><p>NOW READ: Lawyers for Human Rights slam Proteas for playing Afghanistan</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Afghanistan Human Rights Taliban United Nations (UN) </p> UN calls for halt to Afghan deportations amid abuse fears \| The Citizen	查看 3296	《公民报》	2025-07-18 20:54:40 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210972	有图 <p> City Power has emphasised safety precautions for all affected customers. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/City-Power-outages-winter.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Checking the electricity power meter with a candle in cold winter days while there is a power outage. Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>City Power has announced multiple planned power interruptions across Johannesburg for next week, affecting thousands of customers in four major regions as the utility conducts essential network maintenance work.</p><p>The most extensive outages are scheduled for Tuesday, 22 July 2025, with three separate interruptions planned across different areas of the city. </p><p>An additional outage is planned for Monday, 21 July 2025, in the Midrand area.</p>Monday power outage in Beaulieu<p>Residents and businesses in Beaulieu will experience an eight-hour power interruption on Monday, 21 July 2025. </p><p>The outage at Beaulieu Switching Station will affect all streets in the area from 9am until 5pm.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Illegal mining and dolomite threaten Joburg’s foundations </p> </p> </p><p>The Midrand Service Delivery Centre in Region A will oversee the maintenance work. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>City Power stated that “the interruption is necessary to do essential maintenance work on our network, which is part of our programme of constantly striving to provide a better service.”</p><p>ALSO READ: City Power suspends services amid staff being held hostage</p>Tuesday’s multiple outages<p>The Johannesburg CBD will experience significant disruption on Tuesday, with the CBD Switching Station requiring maintenance from 9am until 5pm. </p><p>The outage will impact several key commercial areas, including:</p><p> </p>Exchange, Market, Bond, Diagonal, Grand Central, and part of Old Pretoria Road.<p>The Midrand Service Delivery Centre will also manage this interruption, which forms part of the utility’s ongoing network improvement programme.</p><p>ALSO READ: City Power takes over electricity billing: Here’s what this means for you</p>Ennerdale and surrounding areas<p>Residents in Ennerdale and surrounding areas will face an extended eight-hour outage on Tuesday, starting earlier at 8am and concluding at 4pm. </p><p>The Ennerdale Substation maintenance will affect multiple areas, including:</p><p> </p>Lawley 1, Ennerdale Extensions 1, 3, 5, 9, 6 and 14, Mid-Ennerdale, Ennerdale CBD, and part of Ennerdale Extension 8.<p>The Lenasia Service Delivery Centre in Region G will coordinate this maintenance work.</p>Bryanston and northern suburbs<p>The northern suburbs will not be exempt from Tuesday’s maintenance schedule, with the Khanyisa Substation requiring work from 9am until 5pm. </p><p>The outage will impact several upmarket areas,, including:</p>Bryanston, Bryanston Extensions 8, 40, 64, 75, and 95, Cowdray Park Extension 1, Hurlingham Extension 5, and Lyme Park.<p>The Randburg Service Delivery Centre in Region B will oversee this maintenance operation.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: How to read and upload your meter readings — and will it save you money?</p>Safety warnings and service commitment<p>City Power has emphasised safety precautions for all affected customers. </p><p>The utility warned that “as the supply may be restored at any time, customers are urged to always treat their electricity supply points as live.”</p><p>The company acknowledged the inconvenience these outages would cause.</p><p> </p><p> “City Power regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by this interruption,” the utility stated in its notifications to customers.</p><p>City Power emphasised that all interruptions stem from essential maintenance work designed to improve service delivery. </p><p>The utility described the maintenance as “part of our programme of constantly striving to provide a better service.”</p><p>READ NEXT: WATCH: What happened when City Power came to remove illegal connection in Crown informal settlements</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City Power Johannesburg Power Outage </p> City Power: areas that will be without electricity next week	查看 4261	《公民报》	2025-07-18 21:12:58 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210971	有图 <p> India has condemned an armed attack in Niger as violence in the region continues to rise. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/iStock-866132834-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>An Indian national was killed and another abducted in what India’s embassy termed a “terrorist” attack in southwestern Niger, while a third is listed as missing, it said in a statement.</p><p>Local sources said unidentified armed attackers ambushed a Nigerien army unit providing security at a construction site for an electrical line in the Dosso region, around 100 kilometres (63 miles) from the capital Niamey.</p>Indian embassy in contact with Niger<p>Urging Indian nationals in Niger to be “vigilant”, India’s embassy in Niamey said it was in contact with the employer and families of the victims as well as the Nigerian government to facilitate repatriation of the dead man’s remains.</p><p>It said it was also working to secure the release of the person abducted in the attack, which took place Tuesday near the Nigerian border.</p><p>Local sources and social media posts suggested at least one Nigerien soldier was killed in the attack, which authorities had not yet commented on Friday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Dirco slams old travel advisory about terrorism in South Africa </p> </p> </p>Violence in Niger<p>Niger, under military rule following a 2023 coup, has faced around a decade of violence perpetrated by jihadists affiliated to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Dirco slams old travel advisory about terrorism in South Africa</p><p>The Dosso region borders both Nigeria and Benin, where attacks regularly target civilians, the army and also a giant oil pipeline transporting crude from Niger to Benin.</p><p>The authorities generally blame such attacks on “terrorists” or “bandits”.</p><p>Dosso borders the western town of Tillaberi near the borders with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, which has become a stronghold for jihadist groups.</p><p> </p>April 25 attack<p>According to official Indian sources, five Indian technicians were kidnapped in an April 25 attack just north of the nearby town of Sakoira.</p><p>Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed in that attack.</p><p>Earlier this month, three Indian nationals working in Mali were kidnapped from a cement factory in the west of the country.</p><p>NOW READ: Durban man previously accused of terrorism wants to run for election</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics india Niger terror attack </p> Indian killed, another kidnapped in suspected Niger terror attack \| The Citizen	查看 2786	《公民报》	2025-07-18 21:16:58 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210970	有图 <p> The Labour Party sought an urgent interim interdict to halt the National Dialogue which is set to commence on 15 August 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cyril-Ramaphosa-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Gauteng High Court sitting in Pretoria has dismissed the Labour Party’s application to halt President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to convene a National Dialogue and two related conventions.</p><p>Judge AJ de Vos handed down judgment in the application on Friday.</p>‘Urgent interdict’<p>The Labour Party sought an urgent interim interdict to halt the National Dialogue, which is set to commence on 15 August 2025.</p><p>The party argued that the initiative is unlawful and unconstitutional.</p><p>At the heart of its objections were the costs associated with the dialogue, arguing that it is not a genuine democratic exercise, but a costly and dangerous duplication of the national legislature.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> From tiger to a pouncing police cat? Ramaphosa is remixing the ‘corrupt’ until a new caretaker arrives </p> </p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>‘Lacking merit’<p>Judge de Vos ruled the Labour Party’s urgent application lacked merit, with no proof of unauthorised expenditure or irreparable harm.</p><p>ALSO READ: Ramaphosa announces ‘Eminent Persons Group’ to guide national dialogue – These are the people appointed</p>Application dismissed<p>He said the Labour Party had not proven that the balance of convenience favours the granting of an interim interdict.</p><p> </p><p>“In addition, it is not clear what relief the Labour Party would be able to obtain in due course. If it was so that the president was exercising powers he did not have, duplicating the work of Parliament and excluding sectors of society and spending more than R 700 million on such an unlawful endeavour, there would be no recourse that would undo that harm.</p><p>“Whilst the court ultimately rejected these findings – they were sufficient to show the Labour Party would not be able to obtain redress in due course. In these circumstances, the matter is urgent,” the court ruled.</p><p>ALSO READ:Mbeki says issue of renewal of ANC ‘not an invention’ [VIDEO]</p>Constitutional rights<p>De Vos said the Labour Party asserted its constitutional rights.</p><p> </p><p>“They litigated in the public interest. The litigation was not vexatious or frivolous, it was motivated by a concern of constitutional compliance. The state respondents accept that the application ‘concerns a matter of significant public importance’.</p><p>“It affects a wide range of stakeholders and raises issues of national interest. In such circumstances, premised on the Biowatch principle, there should be no order as to costs,” De Vos ruled.</p><p>De Vos said there was some dispute in the papers as to whether the Labour Party had relied on Section 172 in its papers.</p><p>“Assuming such a case has been made, the court declines to exercise its Section 172 jurisdiction for the reasons the court held that the Labour Party’s prima facie rights are weak.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:‘What has gone wrong?’ – Mbeki, Biko foundations call for national dialogue amid ‘political crisis’</p>Section 172<p>Section 172 of the South African constitution outlines the powers of courts when deciding constitutional matters. Specifically, it mandates that courts must declare laws or conduct inconsistent with the constitution invalid to the extent of the inconsistency and it allows courts to make any just and equitable order.</p>Reaction<p>In a statement, the National Dialogue communications subcommittee said the judgment reaffirms that the National Dialogue is a long-term, participatory process.</p><p>“It seeks to impact on and involve every part of our country, unleashing the energies and buy-in of every citizen and every sector – an assertion we have made since its inception. It is not a ‘talk shop’, as it aims to produce outcomes that are respected and adhered to by all sectors of society,” it said.</p><p> </p><p>“The judgment further affirms the PTT’s observation about the deliberate misinformation and disinformation about the Eminent Persons Group, the first national convention, scheduled for 15-17 August 2025 at Unisa and the National Dialogue.</p><p>“We would like to emphasise that the narrative surrounding the R700m budget for the National Dialogue is both misleading and unfortunate. As the Finance Minister advised the nation during his annual budget speech, the budgeting process for the National Dialogue is one of several items whose budgeting is still underway and shall be announced by him at the end of that process, the committee said.</p>National Dialogue<p>On 10 June 2025, Ramaphosa announced a National Dialogue – is a citizen-led, nationwide initiative to respond to South Africa’s democratic challenges – supported by the government, national foundations and civil society.</p><p>The dialogue aims to produce a shared national vision, accompanied by clear principles and develop a national compact and 30-year plan of action.</p><p>ALSO READ: Clarity sought on alleged R700m cost of National Dialogue</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cyril Ramaphosa judge labour National Dialogue North Gauteng High Court Political-parties </p> Gauteng High Court rules National Dialogue should continue	查看 5444	《公民报》	2025-07-18 21:36:38 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210969	有图 <p> The murder case of Jayden-Lee Meek continues, with his mother"s bail application being postponed until Monday. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tiffany-Meek.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Tiffany Meek maintains her innocence.Picture: Carlos Muchave</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The bail application by Tiffany Meek in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court has been postponed to Monday.</p><p>She has been accused of the murder of her son, Jayden-Lee Meek.</p><p>Speaking to members of the media Jayden-Lee’s uncle, Owen Meek, said: “Let’s not attack the Dunn [Tiffany’s] family as we witnessed the attack during the break that we had. We heard the noise and the swearing at them. Let justice take its course.”</p><p>“We do know that more arrests have to be made. We are just asking everyone to please show restraint and give the Dunn family their time to mourn. Remember, Jayden-Lee was part of a family of two, not one.”</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘I never abused my child’ – Tiffany Meek denies murder allegations in bail bid</p><p> </p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Murder accused Murder case Roodepoort </p> WATCH: Tensions run high at Tiffany Meek's bail application [Video] \| The Citizen	查看 1198	《公民报》	2025-07-18 21:45:57 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210968	有图 <p> Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 19 July 2025. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Weather-forecast-7.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: Canva</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>TheSouth African Weather Service(Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Saturday, 19 July 2025.</p><p>KwaZulu-Natal is under warning for disruptive rainfall, while the rest of the country faces cool to cold, cloudy weather with isolated showers in some provinces. Here’s what you need to know.</p><p>Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 18 – 19 July 2025.</p><p>Partly cloudy conditions are expected over the eastern parts of the country, with isolated to scattered rain and showers. Otherwise, fine & cold to cool with damaging waves expected along the west & south coast. #saws pic.twitter.com/EA2VRaFDN0</p>— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 18, 2025</p>Weather warnings, Saturday, 19 JulyImpact-based warnings<p>Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall leading to localised flooding of susceptible formal/informal settlements or roads, low-lying areas and bridges, and difficult driving conditions on dirt roads along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal.</p><p>ALSO READ:Cold snap and clouds: Cape Town braces for chilly, windy weekend</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Cold snap and clouds: Cape Town braces for chilly, windy weekend </p> </p> </p>Provincial weather forecast<p>Here’s what to expect in your province on Saturday, 19 July:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Gauteng:</p><p>Residents of Gauteng can expect cloudy conditions in the south at first, otherwise it will be partly cloudy and cool with light rain, clearing in the evening.</p><p>The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “high”.</p><p>Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.</p><p> </p><p>Mpumalanga:</p><p>Expect morning fog along the escarpment, otherwise it will be cloudy and cool to cold with isolated showers, except in the Lowveld where it will be warm.</p><p>Limpopo:</p><p>The day will be cloudy and cool with drizzle along the escarpment, but warm in the Limpopo Valley. It will be partly cloudy in the south-western Bushveld.</p><p> </p><p>North West:</p><p>Partly cloudy and cool weather awaits North West residents, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the south-east.</p><p>Free State:</p><p>Residents can expect partly cloudy and cold to cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east, but scattered in the extreme east.</p><p> </p><p>Northern Cape:</p><p>The day will be fine and cool to cold, but warm in the north-west.</p><p>Western Cape:</p><p>Western Cape residents can expect morning fog patches over the northern high ground, otherwise conditions will be fine and cool to cold.</p><p> </p><p>Eastern Cape (western half):</p><p>The day will be partly cloudy in places at first, otherwise it will be fine and cold, but cool in places along the coast.</p><p>Eastern Cape (eastern half):</p><p>Expect cloudy and cold weather conditions, with isolated showers and rain east of East London, but scattered along the Wild Coast, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.</p><p>KwaZulu-Natal:</p><p>Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can expect morning fog patches, otherwise it will be cloudy and cold to cool with isolated but scattered showers and rain along the coast and adjacent interior.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics South African Weather Service (Saws) weather weather warnings </p> Weather alert: Flood risk in KZN and isolated showers in most provinces \| The Citizen	查看 3759	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:04:23 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210967	有图 <p> "We regret to inform you that an unauthorised third party temporarily accessed our system and obtained some of your information." </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Clients-personal-data-stolen-at-Louis-Vuitton-South-Africa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Louis Vuitton South Africa has confirmed that it was hacked earlier in July and some clients’ information was accessed.</p><p>In an email to clients sent on Friday, the high-end luxury brand confirmed it was hacked on 2 July 2025. However, no passwords or financial information was compromised, it said.</p><p>“We regret to inform you that an unauthorised third party temporarily accessed our system and obtained some of your information,” read the email.</p><p>ALSO READ: Mediclinic’s employees’ data compromised. Investigations underway</p>How was Louis Vuitton hacked?<p>Louis Vuitton said that it became aware of a personal data breach resulting from an exfiltration of certain personal data of some of its clients following unauthorised access to its system.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Businesses embrace GenAI in SA, but strategy and skills are lagging – report </p> </p> </p><p>It said this breach occurred despite all security measures being in place.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We would like to assure you that our cybersecurity teams have taken care of the incident with the utmost diligence and attention. We are continuing investigations to identify the malicious actor,” the email said..</p><p>“Technical measures were immediately taken to contain the incident after its occurrence, notably by blocking unauthorised access. Louis Vuitton teams are mobilised to cooperate with the competent authorities which have been notified.”</p>No financial information stolen<p>The luxury brand has reassured clients that no passwords or financial information, including credit card details or bank account information, were compromised.</p><p>Louis Vuitton added that, according to its investigation, only personal data, such as first names, last names, gender, country, phone numbers and email addresses, were compromised.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Cybersecurity breach costs Astral R20 million in profit</p><p>“Given the nature of the data involved, we warmly recommend that you remain vigilant against any unsolicited communication or other suspicious correspondence, including emails, phone calls or text messages.</p><p>“While we have no evidence that your data has been misused to date, phishing attempts, fraud attempts or unauthorised use of your information may occur.”</p>Never share your password<p>The brand further urged clients that it will never ask clients to disclose their Louis Vuitton password.</p><p> </p><p>“You should never disclose your Louis Vuitton password to anyone and you can rest assured that Louis Vuitton will never ask you to disclose it.</p><p>“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this situation may cause you. Please rest assured that the security and protection of your personal data remain our utmost priority.</p><p>“All efforts are constantly being deployed to help prevent similar incidents in the future.”</p><p>NOW READ: 16 billion Apple, Facebook, Google, and other passwords leaked</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cybercrime hackers tech </p> Customers’ personal data stolen from Louis Vuitton South Africa \| The Citizen	查看 3431	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:08:36 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210966	有图 <p> A teenage girl was found dead after a night out in Elukwatini. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Police-hunt-suspect-after-teen-girl-murdered-in-Mpumalanga.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: Michel Bega</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The police are searching for a suspect in the murder of a teenage girl who was found dead after visiting a local liquor outlet in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, with her friend.</p><p>The police in Elukwatini launched a murder investigation after the body of the girl, estimated to be 15 or 16 years old, was found on Thursday morning in Tjakastad, Suncity section.</p><p>Members of the community notified the police after they came across the body at 7am.</p>Teen’s body discovered by community<p>Mpumalanga police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said preliminary investigations suggested that two young girls visited a local liquor outlet.</p><p>The deceased’s friend said they met a man, believed to be a foreign national, who bought alcoholic beverages for them all night long.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘I never abused my child’ – Tiffany Meek denies murder allegations in bail bid </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘I never abused my child’ – Tiffany Meek denies murder allegations in bail bid</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>When the outlet was about to close, the trio left together.</p><p>“On their way out, the man reportedly demanded sexual favours from the girls, which they refused,” Ndubane said.</p><p>“He allegedly went on to demand their valuables and when they again declined, he attacked them with a sharp object.”</p>Unknown man attacked teens<p>The victims ran in different directions in an attempt to escape.</p><p> </p><p>One was later found dead on the scene, while the other was hospitalised for a medical examination and later discharged.</p><p>ALSO READ: Bail denied in Wynberg Court murder case, alleged mastermind admits being at scene</p><p>Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, the acting provincial police commissioner in Mpumalanga, has directed officers to give the suspect’s search top priority to stop him from escaping arrest.</p><p>He also issued a stern warning to liquor outlets to comply with laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to underage people.</p><p> </p><p>“The sight of underage teenagers consuming liquor is unacceptable. If the police had been alerted earlier, this tragic loss of life might have been prevented,” said Mkhwanazi.</p>Underage drinking <p>The police have urged anyone who saw the suspect at the liquor outlet or knows his whereabouts to contact the investigating officer, Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Sithole, on 082 822 8357 or 082 798 0396.</p><p>Alternatively, the public can call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or submit information through the MYSAPS App.</p><p>NOW READ: Police probe triple murder and attempted double murder in Gugulethu</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mpumalanga Murder South African Police Service (SAPS) Teens </p> Police hunt suspect after teen girl murdered in Mpumalanga \| The Citizen	查看 3168	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:17:20 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210965	有图 <p> Booking your December holiday now isn’t just a good idea — it’s the key to a stress-free festive season. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-holiday-bookings-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It may be mid-winter, but savvy travellers are already securing their spot in the sun.</p><p>Olivier Perillat-Piratoine, managing director of Club Med Southern Africa, says planning your December getaway in July isn’t just smart — it’s essential.</p><p>“South Africans love to travel over the festive season, and by booking early, you not only secure your place at sought-after destinations but also unlock early booking savings, better flight availability, and peace of mind.</p><p>“December should be about relaxing, not scrambling for last-minute deals — and that all starts with a little forward planning,” he added.</p><p>Planning your trip may even boost your mood. According to the Institute for Applied Positive Research (IAPR), the simple act of organising a holiday has been proven to increase happiness.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Two South Africans, one laptop and a billion-rand travel company </p> </p> </p><p>While others push through grey winter days, you’ll have visions of sunny shores and cocktails under palm trees to lift your spirits.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“People who are planning a vacation are significantly happier than those who aren’t,” said Dr Jameson Hayes, a researcher at IAPR.</p><p>Here’s why booking your December break now isn’t just a good idea — it’s the key to a stress-free festive season.</p><p>NOW READ: Two South Africans, one laptop and a billion-rand travel company</p>First pick of the best<p>Early planners get access to the widest choice of flights, accommodation, and room types — including family-friendly suites and ocean-view villas.</p><p> </p><p>Popular resorts often offer free stays for children under 12, but only for early bookings. By September, prime dates and rooms are usually gone, leaving slim pickings and higher prices.</p>You’ll secure the best leave dates<p>Waiting until October to request leave is risky. By then, the prime dates are often taken. Planning ahead gives you the advantage — and perhaps even leverage for a few extra days off. You’ll avoid being stuck on skeleton staff and earn a reputation as the organised one.</p>Budgeting becomes easier<p>Booking in advance allows you to spread out your payments, take advantage of early-bird deals, and secure better exchange rates. All-inclusive packages remove the risk of unexpected costs. Pay now, relax later — no last-minute panic.</p>You avoid holiday envy<p>Come November, your timeline will be flooded with beach snaps and airport selfies. Booking now ensures you’ll be the one posting envy-inducing photos, not just scrolling through them.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Enter the world of dinosaurs</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Holiday travel </p> Why you should start planning your December holiday now	查看 3044	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:24:21 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210964	有图 <p> "They are not doing it by themselves. It involves everyone in the pack doing their bit, and everyone in the team knows what they have to do." </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Siya-Kolisi-Rassie-Erasmus-and-debutants-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Debutant Neethling Fouche, captain Siya Kolisi, coach Rassie Erasmus, debutant Boan Venter and debutant Marnus van der Merwe. Picture: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Returning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the three debutants, all starting in the front row against Georgia on Saturday, have “nothing to fear” with experienced teammates there to support them.</p><p>The loose forward said mistakes are part of the game, even made by players with more than 100 caps. He would rather encourage props Boan Venter and Neethling Fouche, and hooker Marnus van der Merwe in their maiden Test match than focus on what could and might go wrong.</p>‘Not doing it by themselves’<p>“I’m very proud of the guys earning their first Test caps, and as a group, we feel there is enough experience in the team for them to know we have their backs,” Kolisi said.</p><p>He added that they do not look for ideal conditions to play debutants, but the Springboks have already played close to 50 players within four games this year.</p><p>“They’ve been training against the likes of Ox (Nche), Malcolm (Marx), and all of the others, and the players around them have played Test rugby before. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Rookie front row to face Georgia: Rassie satisfied it’s a balanced Bok pack </p> </p> </p><p>“Over and above that, a scrum is not only about the front row. I tell the prop I am struggling behind, he’s got Eben behind him… They’ve got nothing to fear. They are not doing it by themselves. It involves everyone in the pack doing their bit, and everyone in the team knows what they have to do.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>Springboks will learn from any mistakes they make<p>Kolisi also said he doubted discipline would be an issue, after Jasper Wiese was suspended for four games after headbutting an opponent during South Africa’s 45–0 victory over Italy in Gqeberha last weekend. </p><p>“We have enough experience in the team, enough guys who have played there before. Guys playing their first cap, you never feel like it’s your first game because you already a leader in what you have to do. </p><p>“We know what is wanted of us is the effort and… that is part of getting you not to be offside or doing something stupid like that. We learn from our mistakes and we learn from each other. Something happened – Jasper got sanctioned for that but we know to be better this coming week.”</p><p>Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick agreed. He said that while Georgia were known for their physicality in scrums, the Springbok group would learn from any mistakes made and collectively perform well.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mzwandile Stick Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Kolisi tells uncapped Bok front row they have 'nothing to fear' \| The Citizen	查看 3080	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:41:08 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210963	有图 <p> Social media giant found in contempt of court after an earlier high court ruling. Ordered to pay costs </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Meta-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: Supplied </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Tech giant Meta has agreed to permanently delete more than 60 WhatsApp channels publishing child pornography involving South African school children and to comply with all requirements of an earlier high court order.</p><p>This was after Judge Mudunwazi Makamu in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg handed down a further order on Friday.</p><p>Meta was found in contempt of court of an earlier ruling in urgent litigation brought by the Digital Law Company (DLC) led by social media law expert Emma Sadleir.</p>Contempt<p>On Monday, Makamu ordered the company to close all accounts and channels linked to the distribution of sexual content involving school children and to “permanently disable the creator of the WhatsApp channels and Instagram profiles listed” from creating any further WhatsApp channels and Instagram profiles.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> It’s World Emoji Day😊: From 😂 to why we can’t stop using them </p> </p> </p><p>While Meta agreed to shut down all the accounts and channels linked to the distribution of sexual content involving school children, it never complied with other aspects of the ruling, including handing over the account creators’ details to DLC.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Meta was then served with an urgent contempt of court application.</p><p>In his ruling on Friday, Makamu also ordered Meta to disclose “subscriber information” for whoever is behind the accounts distributing the child pornography on WhatsApp and Instagram.</p><p>ALSO READ: Meta complies, shuts down Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels posting sexual content of SA school children</p>Ruling welcomed<p>Sadleir welcomed the ruling. “I will forever be indebted to these incredible humans who dropped everything and gave up a whole week to help us with this matter,” she said.</p><p> </p><p>“It looked a bit like David and Goliath in court this morning – our young legal team against an army of senior lawyers. Thank you, team. You gave a whole lot more than 67 minutes this week.” </p>Information handover<p>Meta also agreed to provide DLC with information in its possession pertaining to the creator(s) of each of the WhatsApp channels and Instagram profiles listed, in no later than three business days.</p><p>“The information provided to the applicant shall not be publicly disclosed to the general public and shall only be used for purposes of reporting to law enforcement potential crimes related to the accounts at issue and taking appropriate legal steps for the protection of children,” the court ordered.</p><p>Meta and WhatsApp also agreed to pay DLC’s costs for the urgent application.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Communications department welcomes ruling on Meta’s WhatsApp and Instagram</p>Sexual content<p>DLC launched the interdict in which all lawyers acted pro-bono after Sadleir was contacted about content on the channels that included several explicit images and videos, including that of a Grade 11 pupil from a school south of Johannesburg having sex with a girl in a room. </p><p>Another video shows a Grade 12 boy having sex with a Grade 9 girl in a school bathroom, apparently filmed by another pupil.</p><p>“If you committed suitcase (sic) RIP, you can haunt me or whatever the plan,” the poster said.</p><p> </p><p>“If your nudes got exposed sies ulayegile sfebe (you deserved it whore). When I come back, I’m opening a page on every single platform expect (sic) Facebook…there won’t be any remorse. Next time when you wanna take nudes, you’ll think more than twice.” </p><p>It was such explicit content and filthy language that spurred Sadleir and DLC to pursue the matter in a mammoth David vs Goliath battle.</p><p>ALSO READ:Meta ordered to shut down Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels posting sexual content of SA schoolchildren [VIDEO]</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics child abuse child pornography instagram Meta (Facebook) school sex scandal WhatsApp </p> Meta agrees to hand over child pornography channel creator information	查看 4382	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:41:16 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210962	有图 <p> The higher education minister conceded that Advocate Terry Motau"s appointment was not been finalised </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Higher-Education-Nobuhle-Nkabane-Seta-board-appointments-Terry-Motau.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Two individuals named as members of the independent advisory panel that recommended appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) boards have claimed they did not attend any meetings, despite the assertions by Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.</p><p>Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education convened on Friday to question Nkabane over the controversial Seta board chairperson appointments, which drew backlash due to the involvement of candidates with links to the ANC. </p><p>The minister, however, failed to attend the meeting, citing her attendance at a TVET College event in the Eastern Cape.</p><p>Her chief of staff, Nelisiwe Semane; advisor Asisipho Solani; and the department’s Deputy Director-General Rhulani Ngwenya – who, according to the minister, served on the panel – also failed to appear.</p><p>Only Advocate Terry Motau and Mabuza Ngubane, the Higher Education Chief Director for Seta Coordination, were present at Friday’s meeting.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Lies have short legs’: MPs says Nkabane ‘can’t run forever’ after minister snubs Parliament </p> </p> </p>Nkabane in the spotlight over Seta board appointments<p>After taking an oath, Ngubane told MPs that he received a letter of appointment to serve on the panel as chairperson of the nomination committee on 10 March, but he had not sent a letter of acceptance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I viewed this as part of my role as chief director of Seta coordination in the department. </p><p>“To my knowledge, there’s no way the process of appointing Seta chairpersons could have been executed without my involvement or my office,” he said.</p><p>Ngubane explained that his role was to provide administrative support and technical advice regarding Seta board appointments.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Lies have short legs’: MPs says Nkabane ‘can’t run forever’ after minister snubs Parliament</p><p> </p><p>He stated that he received no remuneration for serving on the panel, as the responsibilities did not go beyond his regular duties.</p><p>Notably, the chief director said he attended no meetings related to the appointments.</p><p>“It is simply because I did not receive any invitation for the meetings,” Ngubane said.</p><p>“I reiterate that neither was I involved in setting any meetings, nor screening the nominations of candidates for the Seta chairpersons,” he added.</p><p> </p>Lawyer disputes appointment as panel chairperson<p>Motau, who previously indicated that an attorneys’ firm needed to formally brief him before he could assume any role as chairperson, said he received an appointment letter – dated 15 March – three days later.</p><p>After an initial meeting with Solani, a second meeting was scheduled for 23 March, but Nkabane, Ngwenya, and the advisor did not attend.</p><p>“I did not hear anything further as to this process is concerned until I saw from the media reports that the process had been finalised and that the nominations and appointments had been made,” he said.</p><p>Motau told the committee that Nkabane later wrote to him after her appearance in Parliament, where she refused to identify the panel members.</p><p> </p><p>READ MORE:‘Reputational discomfort’: Minister apologises to Advocate Motau over Seta panel claim</p><p>In the letter, she requested information about his “participation” in the panel and cautioned him about disclosing his identity to Parliament.</p><p>“I could immediately ascertain that the minister was either not properly informed or was mistaken,” the advocate said.</p><p>He reiterated that he never engaged with the panel process or attended any meetings.</p><p> </p><p>“The requirement to be formally engaged by an attorney is an issue that I raised with the minister in my letter of response on the 16th of June 2025.”</p><p>Motau added that he reminded the minister they had never met to discuss the Seta process.</p><p>Nkabane had previously attributed the confusion regarding Motau’s appointment to a “gap in communication” and issued a public apology on 24 June.</p><p>[MEDIA STATEMENT] MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENGAGES ADV TERRY MOTAU SC TO CLARIFY HIS INVOLVEMENT IN SETA BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESS.#DHET pic.twitter.com/g5CAdrZAWz</p>— HigherEducationZA (@HigherEduGovZA) June 24, 2025</p>‘No one from her office called me’<p>The two later spoke via a phone call on 17 June, before Nkabane disclosed the names of panel members to the committee.</p><p>During the call, the minister told Motau that her office had tried to get in touch with him but was unsuccessful, as he was apparently out of the country.</p><p>“I informed the minister what she was told was incorrect and that no one from her office called me,” the lawyer said on Friday.</p><p>READ MORE:‘It’s the president’s prerogative’: Nkabane responds as critics demand her axing</p><p>Motau further told MPs that he had expressed shock and surprise at Nkabane’s statement to the committee concerning his involvement.</p><p>“What I found inexplicable was the minister’s decision to not convene the virtual meeting I suggested [with her staff] to verify the contrary facts that I had raised in the letter and telephonic discussion, but to rather proceed and inform the parliamentary committee that I was appointed as the chair of the panel and that I did not attend any meetings.</p><p>“For these reasons, the minister’s disclosure to the portfolio committee insofar as my alleged involvement is concerned was inaccurate.</p><p>“In addition, due to the fact that I was not appointed, I was not and could not be remunerated.”</p>Nkabane’s ‘confusing’ apology<p>Motau said additional correspondence between him and Nkabane was exchanged on 23 and 24 June. </p><p>In one of the three letters, Nkabane referred to the appointment as a misunderstanding and claimed there was no intent to harm his professional reputation.</p><p>“I became aware of this letter when I woke up to media reports that were indicating that the minister had reached out to me, had tendered an apology, and the matter had been resolved.</p><p>“So that’s when I went to my computer that morning and found [she] had sent this letter on the evening of the 23rd.”</p><p>READ MORE:Will Ramaphosa act? DA lays criminal charges against perjury-accused Nkabane</p><p>Motau replied on 24 June, stating that Nkabane’s remarks about him chairing the panel were “inconsistent” with the facts he had already conveyed to her.</p><p>“Your apology is, in the circumstances, confusing insofar as it does not objectively engage with the above issue, which is the reason why I am aggrieved, as it is the cause of tarnishing my image and standing in society.</p><p>“To conclude, our WhatsApp [texts] of 19 June make it clear what I said is a deviation and incongruence between your statement and preceding events,” the lawyer’s letter to Nkabane read.</p>Nkabane concedes to misleading Parliament on Seta advisory panel<p>Nkabane responded that it was “erroneously” stated in her official communication that Motau chaired the panel. </p><p>She acknowledged that his appointment had not been finalised at the time his name was cited and apologised.</p><p>“I also acknowledge that my representatives were aware of the outstanding procedural requirement, and I regret that this important context was not correctly reflected in the statement to Parliament.</p><p>“I take full responsibility for that misstep. I did not intend to mislead the portfolio committee nor to associate your name improperly in a process in which you were not formally engaged,” Nkabane’s letter reads.</p><p>Motau later clarified that he never met with Nkabane in person to discuss the matter.</p><p>The committee is scheduled to meet next Tuesday, with the minister and departmental officials expected to appear.</p><p>NOW READ:‘A lying minister in Cabinet’: Why has Ramaphosa not fired Nkabane?</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Department of Higher Education and Training higher education Nobuhle Nkabane Parliament </p> 'Emails' reveal Nkabane misled Parliament over Seta scandal - but insisted it wasn't intentional	查看 8500	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:42:13 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210961	有图 <p> The O-Team is a German collective known for its experimental and immersive performances that blends various forms of theatre, music, and art installations. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tebello-The-Night-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Samuel Hof of the O-Team and Napo Masheane of Village Gossip Productions. Pictures: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>“Bringing our ‘Night Piece’ to South Africa and reinterpreting it here with wonderful local artists was a very enriching experience,” producer Samuel Hof of the O-Team tells The Citizen.</p><p>The O-Team is a German collective known for its experimental and immersive performances that blend various forms of theatre, music, and art installations.</p><p>The collective is in the country to collaborate with renowned South African playwright Napo Masheane, through her company Village Gossip Productions, on Tebello — The Night Piece.</p><p>ALSO READ: Linda van Coppenhagen said classical music’s power is real</p>SA German collab<p>The Night Piece is a collaboration between South African and German artists.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Lauryn Hill and sons to headline 12th edition of Delicious Festival </p> </p> </p><p>The one-of-a-kind 12-hour artistic meditative performance explores the mystical and transformative power of the night.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The production explores and re-images African and European rituals, offering a unique artistic experience that challenges conventional perceptions of performance art.</p><p>“There is no fourth wall. No separation between “actor” and “audience”. No wings to hide behind. Just a living, breathing ensemble — cast, crew, and our phenomenal guests — each of you co-creating this midnight mise-en-scène with every gesture, gasp, and glance,” Masheane shared with The Citizen.</p><p>“We enter not merely a show, but a nocturnal ritual—a bold, unscripted symphony of breath, body, and becoming.”</p><p>The award-winning Masheane says the characters in this theatre piece don’t just perform, but “they live truthfully under the watchful spotlight of moonlight and metaphor, making magic out of the lines life has improvised for them.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Kelvin Momo’s management team warns of scam when trying to book the music producer</p>Tebello — The Night Piece’s good run<p>Tebello — The Night Piece had a successful preview in Johannesburg and sold-out performances in Lesotho. It was also showcased at the recentNational Arts Festivalin Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown.</p><p>On Friday night, audiences in Bloemfontein at Rag Farm will have a last opportunity to see the critically acclaimed performance.</p><p>The intimate experience, which is limited to just 20 to 30 people per performance, invites</p><p>attendees on a deeply meditative journey from dusk till dawn, where they are encouraged to</p><p>disconnect from the outside world, embrace vulnerability, and connect with themselves and others in a sacred, quiet space.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: It’s a wrap: A look inside Muvhango’s final day of filming</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics German music performance </p> 'Tebello/The Night Piece' : A German-SA collaborative effort that engaged the audience	查看 3333	《公民报》	2025-07-18 22:50:16 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210960	有图 <p> How did you spend Mandela Day? </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/limpopo-mayor.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Polokwane Mayor Makoro John Mpe. Picture: Supplied</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The late former President Nelson Mandela might have passed away nearly 12 years ago, but his name and legacy are still remembered by both young and old in Polokwane, Limpopo, where many communities spent Mandela Day’s 67 minutes cleaning the streets, patching potholes, and cutting shrubs at street corners.</p><p>Speaking at the 67 minutes of work contribution on Mandela Day, Polokwane Mayor Makoro John Mpe said that in November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) paid tribute to Nelson Mandela by adopting a resolution to make the international community aware of his humanitarian work.</p><p>The resolution, Mpe said, declared 18 July, Mandela’s birthday, the Nelson Mandela International Day.</p><p>“It was also on that day that the assembly called on the people of the world to honour him by helping their communities, improving their lives and changing the lives of one another for the better by contributing to the community without expecting anything in return. </p><p>“It is through this declaration that Polokwane municipality is today joining the world to improve our communities by dedicating our time and energy by cleaning our streets and environment, spending time with our children, youth, and pensioners on this day in honour of our father,” he said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> PICTURES: Mandela Day blankets bring warmth to Joburg CBD </p> </p> </p><p>The cleaning and patching of potholes began at 10am fromPolokwane CBD to Zebediela Street, connecting Nelson Mandela Drive and Matlala Road in Polokwane Extension 44.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>During the day, trees were pruned, shrubs were trimmed to size, potholes were patched, and streetlights were repaired. To the surprise of many, about 100 people who joined the mayor on the cleaning spree were officially appointed for the Extended Public Works’ Program (EPWP) on the spot.</p><p>Mpe said the new recruits will clean streets and parks in Polokwane, collect litter, and plant trees around the city.</p><p>“Mandela loved people. He loved children and the pensioners, and most importantly, he loved you. But he also loved a better life for all his people and a clean environment. That is why I am giving you this job today in honour of our dearest father- Rolihlahla Mandela,” he added..</p>Mayor on the move<p>At midday, Mpe proceeded to a sports complex nearing completion in Ward 8.</p><p> </p><p>He said the municipality has four similar sports complexes in the area, built for communities to break monotony by playing sports and driving children, whom Mandela loved so much, off the streets.</p><p>“Because a child in sports is a child out of crime, and cleanliness is close to goodness,” he said.</p><p>By 1 pm, Mpe, who doubles up as Peter Mokaba ANC regional chair, proceeded to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium where he enjoyed a meal with municipal employees and pensioners from communities under the Polokwane municipality.</p><p>The Citizen interviewed a few pensioners about what they knew about Mandela and his humanitarian work.</p><p> </p><p>“Mandela loved children and senior citizens. He was a good citizen, a man among men, a dedicated community worker and a father indeed. That is how I know Mandela,” said 75-year-old pensioner, Maphuma Gilbert Ramohlale.</p><p>Another pensioner, Koko Francinah Mamabolo, 71, said there are five things that best describe Nelson Mandela:“Dedication, hard work, transparency, patience, and a father of the nation.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Limpopo Mandela Day Nelson Mandela (Madiba) </p> Limpopo still remembers Mandela \| The Citizen	查看 3944	《公民报》	2025-07-18 23:05:10 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210959	有图 <p> Manas’ story is tied to some of South Africa’s most important moments in recent history. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Manas2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>TV legend Leanne Manas is one of SA’s most recognisable faces. Picture: Supplied.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Leanne Manas has been part of South Africa’s mornings for more than two decades, and to many of us, she is as familiar as the smell of AM coffee, an Ouma rusk, and the school run. For millions of people, that’s where their relationship with the breakfast anchor started. Morning Live has always been where families gathered at the TV before school or work to catch up on the latest news and actuality.</p><p>She’s one of the most recognised faces in the country, and after so many years, people don’t approach her for selfies in public anymore. They share memories. “They tell me about their parents or grandparents having watched Morning Live before school or work. It’s nostalgic for them. It takes them back to a different time in their lives. It’s an honour to be part of their story in that way,” she said.</p><p>Manas’ story is tied to some of South Africa’s most important moments in recent history. She has anchored the nation through its biggest triumphs and deepest crises, while keeping the country company through everyday mornings. The death of Nelson Mandela remains the most significant moment of her career. “It wasn’t just a national story; it was global. I was one of the first to walk past his body as he lay in state. Mandla Mandela was standing there alone. I hugged him, and it hit me that I was about to tell this story to the entire world. It was emotional beyond words.” That same year brought personal heartbreak when her co-anchor and friend, Vuyo Mbuli, passed away suddenly. “It was incredibly difficult to keep the show going while mourning a friend. Viewers had loved us as a team, and it was hard to hold the programme together through that loss.”</p>Some of SA’s biggest moments<p>Valentine’s Day in 2018 brought another tense broadcast. “We were waiting to see if Zuma would step aside. Nobody knew what was coming. I sat next to Peter Ndoro that night, and you could feel the country holding its breath.” She also remembered the uncertainty during Thabo Mbeki’s resignation, when her team was on an outside broadcast and had to scramble to find a signal to follow the unfolding story. And then there was the night last year when the ANC lost its majority for the first time. “Everyone expected a dip, but not those numbers. The mood in the studio was electric. You could feel the country shifting in real time.”</p><p>Also Read: Two South Africans, one laptop and a billion-rand travel company</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> It’s a wrap: A look inside Muvhango’s final day of filming </p> </p> </p><p>It was really challenging to be in the news during the Zuma years. The SABC was not exactly free from the tentacles of state capture. “I refused to do those so-called captured breakfasts,” she said. “At the time, I knew something wasn’t right. I stayed because I believed in fighting for the integrity of the show rather than walking away.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Manas said she has seen over the years how the news itself has changed. It’s become a flood of reportage across multiple platforms every second of the day. Social media, multiple channels, it’s mayhem. “I go to bed scrolling through headlines and wake up checking what’s happened overnight. It’s constant. There’s no pause button,” she said. “Years ago, you were told what the government wanted you to hear, and that was it,” she said. “There were no alternatives. Now there’s an explosion of information, and people are far more informed, but sometimes in the wrong way. Fake news has become one of the biggest challenges. The fight now is for truth,” she said.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Manas.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>The fight now is for truth<p>Social media and citizen journalism have blurred the lines. “Anonymous accounts push narratives, and suddenly there’s a whirlwind of speculation and hatred. People pile in without checking facts. You can’t rely on one source anymore. You need to read widely, dig deeper and always look for the other side of the story. There’s always another side.”</p><p>Getting away from work, because it’s news, it’s not easy. She finds balance in her family. “My kids are my light. Even on their bad days, they make me happy and take my mind off things.” Manas is also an avid padel player and got into the sport before it was a trend. “We discovered it during Covid. It was just the four of us in our family playing together when there was no socialising allowed. It was just fun. I introduced it to everyone I knew, and now it’s everywhere. I still love it.” At home, cooking is more practical than a passion. “I come from a family of incredible cooks, so I can cook well, but it’s not something I rush to do. When I have time, I enjoy making Lebanese food because it connects me to my heritage. But most nights, it’s about getting dinner on the table for the kids.”</p><p>In between, she still finds time to read and recently enrolled at the University of Cambridge for a course called Communicating for Influence and Impact. “I communicate for a living, but I want to learn how to do it better. In a time when people are bombarded with negativity and there’s so little leadership, I want to use my voice to inspire and uplift.”</p><p> </p><p>Now Read: A slice of bush heaven that delivers more than just wildlife</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics celebrity SA Celebrities South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited (SABC) TV shows </p> Leanne Manas: A South African TV legend \| The Citizen	查看 5922	《公民报》	2025-07-18 23:41:25 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210958	有图 <p> The suspect who was driving the car that was illegally fitted with blue lights was an illegal immigrant and has been deported. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/blue-lights-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The North West High Court has granted the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) a preservation order which relates to an SUV unlawfully fitted with blue lights.</p><p>The order was granted to the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit on Wednesday, allowing it to seize the silver Toyota Fortuner valued at about R600000.</p>Driver arrested in Vryburg<p>This comes after a suspect was arrested for unlawfully using blue identification lights along the N18 near Vryburg on 27 April.</p><p>According to NPA communications officer Sivenathi Gunya, the arrest was made in terms of regulations 176 and 185 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000.</p><p>“[The regulations] prohibit the unauthorised fitting or display of blue lights reserved exclusively for emergency and law enforcement vehicles,” Gunya said in a statement.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Cyril must fall’: Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day </p> </p> </p><p>“According to the law, only specific personnel are permitted to use such lights when performing official duties.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These include members of the South African Police Service, municipal police, provincial and municipal traffic officers, and the military police of the South African National Defence Force.</p>More woes for the suspect<p>To make matters worse, the suspect was in the country illegally.</p><p>ALSO READ: Thrrr…Phaaa: Musician Selaelo Selota’s Mercedes frozen as SIU probes misuse of lottery funds</p><p>In addition to the blue light offence, he was also charged and convicted under section 49 of the Immigration Act, 2002 for being in South Africa without valid documentation.</p><p> </p><p>He was subsequently deported by immigration enforcement procedures.</p>‘Ruling sends a strong message’<p>Gunya said the NPA welcomes the court’s decision as a firm affirmation of the rule of law and a critical step in combating the abuse of state-like authority.</p><p>“The ruling sends a strong message that the justice system will not tolerate actions that endanger public safety, erode trust in legitimate law enforcement, or create fear and confusion on our roads.”</p>‘A serious threat’<p>Dr Rachel Makhari, North West director of Public Prosecutions, said the outcome reaffirms the NPA’s commitment to tackling so-called blue-lights bullies who intimidate road users and undermine public safety.</p><p> </p><p>“These individuals often act with impunity, posing a serious threat to both the physical safety of citizens and the credibility of law enforcement agencies,” Makhari said.</p><p>“The NPA, through its Asset Forfeiture Unit, will continue to take decisive action to dismantle this form of organised criminality by seizing their tools of trade, particularly unlawfully used vehicles, and pursuing the appropriate legal remedies.</p><p>She said the state prosecuting agency remains steadfast in its duty to uphold the law and protect communities from people who seek to exploit systems of authority for criminal gain.</p><p>NOW READ: Fake commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazis pop up online</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics illegal immigrants National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) North West Province </p> NPA secures preservation order in unlawful blue lights case \| The Citizen	查看 3730	《公民报》	2025-07-18 23:52:13 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210957	有图 <p> The US tariffs have turned the global economy into a roller-coaster as it affects every part of economic growth and decline. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Weekly-economic-wrap-US-tariffs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In what was supposed to be a quiet week on the economic front, US tariffs kept people watching the economic news, while there was local news on mining production and retail sales.</p><p>Lisette IJssel de Schepper, chief economist at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), says the big global data prints of the week came on Tuesday, with better-than-expected Chinese GDP growth for the second quarter and US core inflation coming in lower than expected, but still (finally) reflecting some signs of tariffs being passed on to consumers.</p><p>In South Africa, she says, the uptick in mining production and retail sales was positive for gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter.</p><p>“There was plenty of political news to digest. Globally, US President Donald Trump dished out more tariffs to be implemented on 1 August, while the push to essentially oust US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell continued.</p><p>“Locally, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, something which has never happened before, pending the outcome of another commission of inquiry.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Retail sales: South Africans spent R19.6 billion on clothes and furniture in May </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Devastating impact of US tariffs on SA automotive sector even before implementation</p><p> </p><p> </p>Big story of the week: 30% US tariff on European Union<p>She points out that the big story over the weekend was that the US plans to impose a 30% tariff on the European Union (EU), more than the 20% Liberation Day tariff announced in early April. Key training partners Canada (35%) and Mexico (30%) face similar hurdles, although some exceptions for trade covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remain in effect.</p><p>“All countries have, so far, held off on immediate retaliation, but the EU finalised a list of countermeasures to strategically target US exports to the EU. It has held off on retaliating so that negotiations can continue, but plans to target €72 billion of imports, ranging from industrial goods (Boeing, cars and machinery) to agri-food products (including bourbon).</p><p>“Some EU countries pushed for the option to use anti-coercion instruments, which give broader powers to, for example, introduce taxes on US tech companies or restrict access to parts of the market.”</p><p>ALSO READ: ArcelorMittal warns it might close without urgent solution to challenges</p><p> </p>Headlines in global markets written in halls of power, not just Wall Street<p>Bianca Botes, director at Citadel Global, says this week in global markets the headlines were written not just on Wall Street, but in the halls of power from Washington to Beijing. “Trade, technology and teetering central bank policies collided, reordering how investors see risk, reward and the future path of markets.”</p><p>She says Trump’s surprise announcement of potential sweeping tariffs on its key trading partners, South Korea, Japan, Brazil and Canada, sent waves through the commodity world and reignited concerns about global supply chains.</p><p>“Notably, a proposed hefty 50% tariff on copper imports, potentially starting 1 August, catapulted the red metal’s futures prices. While previous tariff announcements sometimes triggered swift, knee-jerk selloffs, market reaction this time was more nuanced.</p><p>“Why? Investors are, by now, warier but also somewhat desensitised to the tug-of-war on trade. Rather than a wholesale equity retreat, money, instead, flowed into safe havens. Silver surged nearly 4% and select commodity classes outperformed as investors hedged their exposure.</p><p> </p><p>“This sector-by-sector action underscores a key theme for 2025: the world is learning to trade around trade policy, analysing which assets get hit hardest and which might benefit.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Government must intervene with US tariffs, act stronger with police corruption</p>Oil and gold also affected by US tariffs<p>Botes points out that oil steadied on supply worries, while gold dipped on strong data. “Brent Crude hovered near $69.60/barrel, holding on to a 1.5% gain, after geopolitical tensions and tighter supply boosted prices.</p><p>“Meanwhile, gold hovered just below $3 340/ounce, heading for its first weekly decline in three weeks. The retreat follows stronger US data, with retail sales rebounding and jobless claims hitting a three-month low, thereby reducing the urgency for Fed rate cuts.</p><p> </p><p>“Despite the policy tug-of-war within the Fed, gold remains underpinned by geopolitical risks and tariff uncertainty. With Trump’s notification of tariff rates to over 150 trade partners, safe haven appeal remains intact.”</p><p>According to Busisiwe Nkonki and Isaac Matshego, economists at the Nedbank Group Economic Unit, the rand is trading around R17.70/$ this afternoon, pulling back from R17.92 last Friday despite worries about the 30% import tariff on exports to the US. “The rand benefited from positive sentiment that boosted emerging market currencies.”</p><p>In commodity markets, the Brent Crude Oil price softened on concerns about the effects of the Trump tariffs on global demand, while gold continued to move around $3340 and platinum jumped to the highest level since August 2014 as supply concerns worsened.</p><p>ALSO READ: Does stronger economic activity indicate improved GDP?</p><p> </p>Will mining production perform better in the second quarter?<p>Mining production increased by an above-consensus 0.2% in May, marking the first annual expansion since the start of this year, after a sharp 7.7% contraction in April. Iron ore was the largest positive contributor, while declines in manganese ore and coal production were the biggest drag.</p><p>Nomvelo Moima, an economist at the BER, says that barring a sharp reversal in June, it appears the mining sector is likely to contribute positively to GDP in the second quarter.</p><p>Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya, Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Thanda Sithole and Koketso Mano, economists at FNB, say the increase in seasonally adjusted mining output suggests a continued improvement in output in the second quarter, with production up 2.6% in the three months until May.</p><p>“Should this trend continue, mining production will contribute positively to GDP growth.”</p><p>Nkonki and Matshego say the outlook remains murky. “While most mining products will likely be exempted from the 30% US tariff on South African imports, the ongoing tariff war will hurt global growth in the quarters ahead, weighing on export demand and commodity prices.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Retail sales: South Africans spent R19.6 billion on clothes and furniture in May</p>Retail sales and motor trade faring better, but wholesale drags<p>Statistics SA released a batch of domestic trade data for May, affirming that consumer spending remained solid during the second quarter. Real retail trade sales increased by 4.2%, while motor trade sales increased by 4.7%.</p><p>However, the wholesale sector did not fare too well, as annual wholesale trade sales contracted for a fifth straight month in May by 4.3%.</p><p>Matikinca-Ngwenya, Mkhwanazi, Sithole and Mano say retail activity over the past three months reflected no growth compared to the preceding three-month period, suggesting that household spending is losing momentum. “However, any build-up in momentum in June will support GDP growth.”</p><p>Nkonki and Isaac Matshego point out that only general dealers and hardware stores saw sales increase over the month, while sales at most other retailers, including online stores, declined in May. </p><p>“Despite the mixed results, sales remained well above last year’s levels across the board.</p><p>“Retailers should benefit from the ongoing recovery in consumer demand as household incomes strengthen, inflation remains relatively subdued, and the recent interest rate cuts reduce borrowing costs and revive credit demand.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics mining production retail sales tariffs United States of America (USA/US) weekly economic wrap </p> Weekly economic wrap: US tariffs, mining production and retail sales	查看 8586	《公民报》	2025-07-18 23:56:31 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210956	有图 <p> MK party has approached the Apex Court to challenge Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Mchunu on special leave. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MK-party-takes-Ramaphosa-to-ConCourt-over-Mchunu-special-leave-decision.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has approached the Constitutional Court seeking to have President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave set aside.</p><p>The party made the announcement on Friday afternoon after intensifying its call for the president to fire Mchunu by leading marches in Pretoria.</p><p>The marches were in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi following his explosive media briefing earlier in July, where he alleged a connection between Mchunu and crime syndicates.</p>MK party escalates challenge against Ramaphosa in ConCourt<p>The president placed Mchunu on special leave and appointed two acting police ministers in the space of four days.</p><p>Ramaphosa first appointed Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister, then named Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe to fill the role for the next two weeks until Cachalia formally takes office.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng High Court rules National Dialogue should continue </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Mandela Day marches: Avoid these streets in Tshwane as traffic congestion expected</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In the court documents shared with the media, the MK party said the president’s decision to place Mchunu on social leave and appoint Cachalia as acting minister was “irrational”, “invalid”, and inconsistent with obligations in the Constitution and Presidential Oath of Office.</p><p>“Declaring that the conduct or decisions of the president to establish the Judicial Commission of Inquiry is irrational and/or inconsistent with the obligations in section 83(b) of the constitution and/or the Presidential Oath of Office, read with sections 84(2)(f), 177, 178(4) and/or 180 of the constitution and is invalid,” the court papers read.</p><p>The party calls for each to be set aside with immediate effect.</p>‘Mchunu must be fired’<p>MK party MP David Skosana told broadcasters that the party has made it clear that Mchunu must be fired.</p><p> </p><p>“We want Ramaphosa to resign, and we want Senzo Mchunu to be fired,” Skosana said.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Cyril must fall’: Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day</p><p>Meanwhile, the party’s move comes after it issued an ultimatum to the president demanding that he resign by 8am on Friday, Mandela Day.</p><p>The party warned that if Ramaphosa misses the deadline, it will respond with a motion of no confidence, nationwide mass action, and constitutional litigation.</p><p> </p>Party ‘disappointed but not surprised’ that president didn’t resign on Mandela Day<p>Ramaphosa did not resign by 8am on Friday morning. The party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela told the media on Friday that MK party was disappointed but not surprised that the president didn’t resign.</p><p>[BREAKING NEWS] MK Party approaches the Constitutional Court seeking to have President Cyril Ramaphosa"s decision to place Police Minister</p><p>Senzo Mchunu on special leave set aside.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/Wr8oO4vptq</p>— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) July 18, 2025</p><p>“We believe that Ramaphosa is not fit to lead this country and must do the honourable thing, as comrade Nelson Mandela would have done. He would have told him to resign,” stated Ndhlela.</p><p>Ndhlela accused Ramaphosa of using commissions of inquiry as political tools to avoid accountability and called for immediate action against those implicated in corruption.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Where’s the proof?’: Calls for Ntshavheni to answer for coup claims</p><p>“When crime is exposed, we say crime must be dealt with effectively immediately,” he said.</p><p>The spokesperson also accused the president of violating the constitution by bringing in Cachalia “through the back door”.</p>Phala Phala and CR17<p>Ndhlela also called out the president for the Phala Phala scandal and mentioned the CR17 bank statements.</p><p> </p><p>“Ramaphosa must also have his day [in court] like President Zuma,” he said.</p><p>Ndhlela concluded by reinforcing that MK party has approached the Apex Court and confirmed that marches will continue throughout the country, as well as the motion of no confidence against the president.</p><p>NOW READ: MK party gives Ramaphosa until Mandela Day to resign</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Constitutional Court Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> MK party takes Ramaphosa to ConCourt over Mchunu special leave decision \| The Citizen	查看 4973	《公民报》	2025-07-19 00:05:48 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210955	有图 <p> World Rugby have moved to clarify the short kick-off law, employed by the Springboks against Italy in Gqeberha. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rassie-laws-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Rassie Erasmus has come under fire for certain tactics employed by his team. Picture: Johan Orton/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>World Rugby have said the Springboks’ intentional short kick-off, done in the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha last Saturday, to force a scrum on the halfway line, “shows an intentional violation of the kick-off and restart laws”.</p><p>World Rugby have considered the matter, brought to their attention by the Italian Rugby Federation, and taking a decision.</p><p>World Rugby have stated that should a referee deem the action to be deliberate they must award the opposition team a penalty.</p><p>Last weekend, Manie Libbok deliberately kicked off with the ball failing to go the required 10m. The Italians were awarded a scrum on the halfway line, exactly what the Boks were after, but an early engagement by the world champions resulted in Italy getting a free kick.</p><p>💬 "We have reviewed the footage carefully, and a question has come up regarding the legality."</p><p>🌎 World Rugby confirm Springboks were guilty of ‘intentional violation’ after Italy’s request.https://t.co/T8yAyUnb2I</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Springboks aiming for big finish to mid-year Tests </p> </p> </p>— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) July 18, 2025</p>‘Not intentionally infringe any law of the game’<p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus this week said he simply wanted his team to scrum, because it is something they do well. He also questioned why his team shouldn’t be allowed to do it, asking who decides what is for and against the spirit of the game – something that had come into question.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada said after the match the move was not in the spirit of the game.</p><p>World Rugby said a request by Italy stated: “A question has come up regarding the legality of the play under Law 9.7(a), which states: ‘A player must not intentionally infringe any law of the game.’</p><p>“Watching the dynamics of the restart, we were wondering whether it was carried out in full compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the law. We would really appreciate your view, to ensure a consistent and shared interpretation at international level.”</p><p>In summary, World Rugby stated: “If a team deliberately runs ahead of the ball carrier at a kick off, and/ or deliberately kicked so it doesn’t reach the 10m line, what should the sanction be?”</p><p> </p><p>According to World Rugby Law 9: Foul Play: Unfair play, 9.7 states: “A player must not: a. Intentionally infringe any law of the game. Sanction: Penalty.”</p><p>In the match in Gqeberha, the Boks also employed the midfield “fake lineout” where they lifted a player in open play to set up a driving maul. They scored two tries from the move. World Rugby have not said anything about this.</p><p>The Boks face Georgia in a one-off Test in Mbombela on Saturday (5.10pm).</p><p>Full World Rugby law clarification.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rassie Erasmus Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Boks' short kick-off deemed 'intentional infringement' by World Rugby \| The Citizen	查看 3426	《公民报》	2025-07-19 00:29:31 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210954	有图 <p> Through the lens: The Citizen"s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/swim-champs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Australia’s artistic swimmer Margo Joseph-Kuo and Australia’s artistic swimmer Georgia Courage-Gardiner compete in the preliminary round of the women’s duet technical artistic swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/chefs-for-mandela.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Mariot Hotel Chef Thabo Letshololo and other chefs prepare soup during the sixth annual Chefs with Compassion #67000 litres for Mandela Day at HTA School of Culinary Art in Johannesburg, 18 July 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/volcano-iceland.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Smoke and lava rise from a volcano eruption near Grindavik, Reykjanes, Iceland, 18 July 2025. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, a magma flow has begun at the Sundhnuk crater range on 16 July. Picture: EPA/JAKOB VEGERFORS<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/thai-politics.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Thai nationalists wave national flags during a protest rally outside the United Nations (UN) building in Bangkok, Thailand, 18 July 2025. The demonstrators are calling on the UN to launch an investigation into the Thai-Cambodian border crisis, after a landmine explosion injured three Thai soldiers during a patrol operation along the border with Cambodia on 16 July. Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated following a brief military clash in May 2025, with both countries increasing their military presence along the border, and imposing measures against each other. Picture: EPA/NARONG SANGNAK<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Youngsters from the central Johannesburg community drink some water as they queue for food, while wearing their 67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day donations of scarves and beanies, 18 July 2025. The distribution forms part of the annual Nelson Mandela Day initiative. Scarves, knitted by volunteers across South Africa, were distributed at Port Plein Park and were available for anyone to help themselves. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/military-south-africa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Alexandra youth at Artec Sports Stadium in Alexandra, 18 July 2025, where the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans commemorated Mandela Day. The event was organised in partnership with the South African National Service Institute (SANSI) and the Guardian Angel Wildlife and Marine Trust. It will focus on the theme: “It’s Still in Our Hands to Combat Poverty and Inequity.” The commemoration serves as a tribute to President Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy of service, justice, and unity, with an emphasis on youth empowerment, environmental action, and civic responsibility. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rice-india.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A farmer works at a paddy field in the village of Bardwan, north of Kolkata, Eastern India, 18 July 2025. India is the second largest rice producer in the world. This year’s rice prices have increased by 20 percent compared to 2024, as well as the global market. Picture: EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/religion-hindu.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Kanwariyas, devotees of the Hindu god Shiva, carry holy water of the river Ganges during the ‘Kanwar Yatra’ pilgrimage in the sacred month of Sawan in New Delhi on July 18, 2025. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/moscow-housing.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A woman walks past an apartment building at a newly built residential district in Moscow, Russia, 18 July 2025. Picture: EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mk-party-march-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Members of the MK (uMkhonto weSizwe) political party gather as they march in support of the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during a rally in central Pretoria, South Africa, 18 July 2025. Mkhwanazi has accused South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of sabotaging an investigation into political killings by allegedly seizing 121 open case files in March and pushing to disband the team assigned to the probe. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave with immediate effect. Picture: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/climate-weather.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>An aerial photo shows the banks of Butterley Reservoir which are partially revealed by a falling water level, near Oldham, northern England on July 18, 2025. Extremes in temperature and rainfall in the UK are becoming increasingly frequent, the nation’s meteorological service said this week in a report on Britain’s changing climate. Records were now being broken “very frequently”, said Mike Kendon, Met Office climate scientist and lead author of the Met Office’s State of the UK Climate report. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aero-station.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Balloonists prepare a hot air balloon for takeoff during the 25th Aero Station King’s Cup, as part of the Segovia Hot Air Balloon Festival, in Segovia, Spain, 18 July 2025. The festival aims to highlight Segovia’s status as a ‘European City of Sport’. Picture: EPA/PABLO MARTIN<p>PICTURES: Mandela Day blankets bring warmth to Joburg CBD</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics gallery News Today photography pictures </p> 24 hours in pictures, 18 July 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 7230	《公民报》	2025-07-19 00:30:00 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210953	有图 <p> The world champions have been impressed by the playing style of their junior counterparts ahead of the U20 Championship final against New Zealand. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Siya-Kolisi-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok captain Siya Kolisi speaking to the media ahead of their Test against Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday night.Picture: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the Junior Boks have been setting a standard at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy for the senior team to aspire towards.</p><p>The Junior Boks are up against fierce rivals, the Junior All Blacks, in the final of the competition in Rovigo on Saturday night, which is their third final appearance and first since 2014, while they will be hoping to emulate their only win which came on home soil in 2012.</p><p>Ahead of the Boks’ one-off Test against Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday, Kolisi backed their junior counterparts to the hilt, praising their thrilling attacking playing style that has powered them to the trophy match.</p><p>“We are so proud of them. They have shown us the standard. Coach Rassie (Erasmus) used them as an example, with the hunger that they have and how aggressive they are. And how in their last game (semifinal against Argentina) they took every opportunity that was on offer,” said Kolisi.</p><p>“That’s what they are going to need (against New Zealand U20). I also love how you can’t single any player out. They are all doing their role and it is really beautiful to see.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Kolisi tells uncapped Bok front row they have ‘nothing to fear’ </p> </p> </p><p>“They all struggled in the games they played (in the U20 Rugby Championship) in Gqeberha (a few months ago). The way they have come back has been inspiring and has set the tone for us, because they play the same gameplan as us. So we wish them everything of the best and we will be supporting them tomorrow (Saturday).”</p><p> </p><p> </p>Impact on SA<p>Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick also praised the junior side, hailing the impact they are having on South Africa.</p><p>“We haven’t been missing their games. We have been following them closely and they have been making our country very proud. You can see the way they are playing, they understand what it means, and that it isn’t only about them,” said Stick.</p><p>“I know they are playing away in Italy, but the way they are fighting is fantastic. I like the cohesion in their team, you can see they are in a good space, and every player has performed when they have gotten an opportunity.</p><p>“For those youngsters, I know one thing for sure. Playing a Rugby World Cup final, even at junior level, does change your life. It opens many channels and opportunities. So we wish them all the best, we are 100% behind them and we will definitely be watching tomorrow.”</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mzwandile Stick Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) World Rugby </p> Junior Boks' 'hunger and aggression' an inspiration for the Boks, says Kolisi	查看 3126	《公民报》	2025-07-19 00:41:29 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word
3210952	有图 <p> 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day honoured the legacy of Mandela by distributing scarves in central Johannesburg. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-10.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Youngsters from the central Johannesburg community drink some water as they queue for food, while wearing their 67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day donations of scarves and beanies, 18 July 2025. The distribution forms part of the annual Nelson Mandela Day initiative. Scarves, knitted by volunteers across South Africa, were distributed at Port Plein Park and were available for anyone to help themselves. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The distribution forms part of the annual Nelson Mandela Day initiative, where South Africans donate their time and effort to helping the needy.</p><p>Scarves, knitted by volunteers across South Africa, were distributed at Port Plein Park.</p><p>This year’s activation brings together a team of partners including City Sightseeing Joburg, Stuttaford van Lines, the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP), and the United Ethiopian Community Association in South Africa, who provided hot soup and hospitality for those gathering in the park.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day volunteers arrive in central Johannesburg to distribute scarves and beanies, 18 July 2025, for those that need them. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day founder Carolyn Steyn greets volunteers. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day volunteers distribute scarves and beanies at Port Plein Park in central Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-6.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day volunteers distribute scarves. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-7.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Port Plein Park is seen decorated with colourful scarves. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mandela-blankets-8.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen<p>PICTURES: Swan Lake ballet takes to Joburg stage</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Mandela Day Nelson Mandela (Madiba) photography pictures </p> PICTURES: Mandela Day blankets bring warmth to Joburg CBD \| The Citizen	查看 3701	《公民报》	2025-07-19 00:51:50 2025-07-19 03:29:58	word

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