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3223589	有图 <p> They were tasked with using the Swift programming language to develop innovative apps which solve real-world problems. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ben-and-Jason.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>, 13-year-old St John’s College student, Ben Anderson and third year University of Pretoria student, Jason Mayo. Picture: Supplied. </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Two students have put South Africa on the world stage after representing the country as leading app developers at Apple’s Swift Student Challenge.</p><p>In a world echoing with the clicks of keyboards and innovation, 13-year-old St John’s College student, Ben Anderson and third-year University of Pretoria student, Jason Mayo, were recently selected as Swift Student Challenge winners.</p>Competition<p>The duo’s participation, facilitated by iStore Education, was part of a global group of students tasked with using the Swift programming language from Apple to develop innovative applications that solve real-world problems.</p><p>Out of the thousands of students around the world, Ben and Jason were selected in the final group of 350 winners whose apps demonstrated excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity.</p>Apps<p>Andersson’s app navigates the school day with scheduling periods, textbook management and school day prep.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Half a million white South Africans have left the country in 25 years </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: WATCH: Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhone – Everything announced at WWDC</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Mayo’s app, Study Guard (formerly Regret Guard), converts screen time for university students into study time by requiring them to answer AI-generated flashcards based on their study notes before accessing their social media feeds.</p>‘Late nights’<p>Anderson said he spent a lot of time on his app.</p><p>“Many late nights were spent working on my app, and there were moments I wasn’t sure if the app was going to work. When I finally submitted my project, I didn’t expect much.</p><p>“I knew thousands of incredibly talented students from all over the world would be applying, and I saw so many amazing ideas shared online that I felt lucky just to be a part of that community,” Anderson said.</p><p> </p>‘Goals’<p>Mayo said his goal from the beginning was simply to learn, grow, and challenge himself by taking an app idea from start to finish.</p><p>“What makes this achievement even more meaningful is that the app I built addresses a challenge I face personally. In many ways, I created it for myself, which is why it’s so fulfilling to see that it resonates with others, too.</p><p>“This opportunity has been both humbling and inspiring, and I’m so grateful to have been part of something that celebrates and recognises young developers from around the world,” Mayo said.</p><p>ALSO READ: SA and China agree to collaborate on AI and innovation</p><p> </p>‘South Africans’ potential’<p>Michelle Lissoos, iStore Education Director, said the experience that this global competition offers its participants is immense.</p><p>“The preparation and the journey towards submission bring so much to our young developers from a skills and commitment perspective.</p><p>“Recognition from initiatives like this boosts confidence and highlights our potential as South Africans to achieve anything we set our minds to on the global stage,” said Lissoos</p>WWDC<p>Ben also had the unique opportunity of being selected to attend a special event for this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025) at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.</p><p> </p><p>They have both received exam codes to gain international certification for Swift, a year’s license to the Swift developer programme, and a pair of AirPods Max.</p><p>ALSO READ: Got R14m to spare? Get this home cinema and forget the sports car</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics apple apps Mobile South Africa tech United States of America (USA/US) </p> Two young app developers put South Africa on global stage	查看 4242	《公民报》	2025-07-30 10:37:49 2025-07-31 06:32:56	word
3223588	有图 <p> A routine drive turns tense when seven unpaid traffic fines resurface, proving adulthood is a constant battle with the past. </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/The-day-unpaid-traffic-fines-came-knocking.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Photo: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>It started off like any other normal day. </p><p>I was cruising down a busy road, window down, music up, pretending I had my life together – when, suddenly, I saw them ahead of me: blue lights on both sides of the road. </p><p>Lots of blue lights. It meant only one thing. A roadblock. </p><p>I was surprised when I was pulled over to the side of the road and I rolled down the window with the confidence of someone who once paid a parking ticket on time back in 2016. </p><p>“Good afternoon,” he said. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Mystery surrounds death of e-hailing driver </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Bail for man who clocked 214km/h on N1 in Limpopo</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“May I see your driving licence, please?” </p><p>He raised an eyebrow while checking the licence disc on my car’s windscreen and walked back to a trailer mumbling that he was going to run my details. </p><p>He returned with a printout that looked like a CV. </p><p>“Did you know you have seven outstanding traffic fines?” he said authoritatively. </p><p> </p><p>Seven? Seven! I felt nauseous. </p><p>ALSO READ: Easter road carnage: Are we focusing on the wrong numbers?</p><p>Apparently, Big Brother doesn’t sleep. Ever. </p><p>And he is real, judging from the list the grim officer held in his hand. </p><p> </p><p>“Is this your correct address?” he asked, tapping the paper while shoving it under my nose. </p><p>I nodded slowly, but before I could say anything about the postal service that has collapsed, or the fact that I am technologically disadvantaged, he sighed. </p><p>“I could impound your car today. Are you aware of that?” I gasped. </p><p>ALSO READ: Are motorists in Ekurhuleni getting a ‘fines holiday’? City clears the air</p><p> </p><p>“But officer, this car is practically held together by hope and cable ties. If you impound it, it might never emotionally recover,” I joked nervously, hoping he had a sense of humour while I tried gathering my composure. </p><p>He laughed. I think. It could’ve been a cough. Regardless, he handed me a sternly highlighted printout and said, “Sort it out. Soon.” I could hear the “or else” in his voice. </p><p>I promised I would, taking the printout with a shaking hand. I even made a calendar reminder while he watched. </p><p>Then I drove off – very slowly – wondering if adulthood is just a long game of unpaid invoices and avoiding eye contact with government agencies. </p><p> </p><p>I know that I have myself to blame for not knowing about these fines but being oblivious to a lot of things is such a wonderful feeling. I need to be more “with it”. </p><p>ALSO READ: Can you be forced to pay traffic fines at roadblocks?</p><p>I need to pay my fines. Because one day, when I least expect it, the past comes knocking … and it’s definitely wearing a badge.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Columns driver traffic fines </p> The day unpaid traffic fines came knocking \| The Citizen	查看 3512	《公民报》	2025-07-30 11:00:00 2025-07-31 06:32:56	word
3223587	有图 <p> Iran rejects Israeli claims and denounces the regime’s ongoing assault on Gaza as genocide backed by Western complicity. </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/History-will-not-tolerate-Israel-regimes-deception-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Palestinians mourn a relative, killed the night before in an Israeli strike, during their funeral in Gaza City on July 29, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>In response to the remarks made by one of the representatives of the Zionist regime in The Citizen newspaper dated 14 July, 2025, the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pretoria deems it necessary to share the following points with the vigilant people of South Africa and public opinion. </p><p>First and foremost, this statement is a response to the comments made by a representative of a terrorist and child-killing regime; a regime that, in just the past 20 months, has systematically massacred innocent people, including thousands of Palestinian women and children. </p><p>The ongoing daily genocide in the Gaza Strip committed by this regime is a stain on humanity and a clear sign of state fascism in the modern era. </p><p>The use of starvation as a weapon against the people of Gaza is another inhumane tactic employed by this apartheid entity, clearly in violation of international humanitarian law. </p><p>A regime that itself admits to possessing illegal nuclear arsenals, is not a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and escapes international oversight with the backing of certain Western powers, has not the slightest legitimacy to comment on other countries. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA pushes for two-state solution in Palestine: ‘Peace must prevail,’ says Lamola [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Is GNU to blame for Powell’s resignation as DA’s international relations spokesperson?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The remarks of this Zionist official are a desperate attempt to divert public attention from the widespread crimes and ongoing genocide against the people of Palestine. This effort is not only baseless but also morally bankrupt and unacceptable. </p><p>In this context, it is worth recalling that the direct aggression by the Zionist terrorist regime against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran on 13 June, 2025 – carried out with the support and coordination of the US – led to the martyrdom of more than 1 100 Iranian civilians, including women, children, university professors, doctors and members of the media and emergency services. </p><p>Over 6 000 others were injured, many of whom were women and children. </p><p>These illegal strikes also targeted Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, which are fully under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency and have always remained transparent and compliant with international obligations. </p><p> </p><p>Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and continues to cooperate with global mechanisms. </p><p>ALSO READ: Hamas delegation travels to Turkey as Gaza ceasefire talks falter</p><p>What has been done by the Zionist regime and the US against Iran constitutes a blatant act of aggression. </p><p>In accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Iran exercised its legitimate right to self-defence and responded to the aggression with calculated precision. </p><p> </p><p>Iran’s determined response not only disrupted the Israel’s military calculus but reaffirmed its strategic resilience and commitment to international law. </p><p>The record of the Zionist regime speaks for itself. </p><p>Over the past eight decades, Israel has carried out more than 3 000 terrorist operations inside and outside of the occupied territories. </p><p>ALSO READ: Trump contradicts Netanyahu, Palestinians in Gaza facing ‘real starvation’ [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p>As a result of its crimes, more than seven million Palestinians have been displaced and made refugees, hundreds of thousands have been killed and over one million Palestinians have been imprisoned. </p><p>In just the past 21 months, nearly 200 000 individuals – mostly women and children – have been killed or wounded in Gaza. </p><p>Moreover, over 40 000 residential areas and infrastructure sites have been destroyed or severely damaged. </p><p>Iran has always defended the rights of all nations to self-determination and has called for a fair and democratic resolution to the Palestinian crisis through a referendum involving all original inhabitants of the land, regardless of religion or ethnicity. </p><p> </p><p>In this regard, Iran is the voice of the oppressed – not seeking imposition, but justice. </p><p>ALSO READ: Food arrives in Gaza after Israel pauses some fighting</p><p>Not seeking domination, but equity. </p><p>The Israel regime attempts to reverse the roles of oppressor and oppressed through false victimhood, but its hideous face is already known to the world and history will not tolerate such deception.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Iran Israel Opinion Palestine </p> History will not tolerate Israel regime’s deception \| The Citizen	查看 5373	《公民报》	2025-07-30 11:30:00 2025-07-31 06:32:56	word
3223586	有图 <p> Trump’s aggressive trade tactics threaten South Africa’s economic future, with no room for negotiation before the Friday deal deadline. </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/US-tariffs-1200x798-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>After his erratic behaviour since taking office in January – and his failure to carry out his threats, US President Donald Trump is called “Taco” by some of his detractors… meaning “Trump always chickens out”. </p><p>If only that were applicable to South Africa… which it clearly is not, because the alleged persecution of white people in this country has become a cause célèbre for him and his right-wing supporters. </p><p>Not only that, his bullying this week forced the European Union to agree to an unfavourable trade deal – and if he did that to them, what hope do we have of leniency? </p><p>ALSO READ: Economists question if SA has a plan for US tariffs, Tau says here it is</p><p>US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also said there will be no extensions, for anyone, of the Friday deadline for new trade deals with the US to be finalised. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Will a repo rate cut make things better for SMEs? </p> </p> </p><p>While there is, undoubtedly, an element of enmity also involved in Washington-Pretoria relations, the truth is that Trump’s tariffs are not solely aimed at us, they are part of a broader assault on the existing norms of global trade. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The bottom line – a phrase Trump the deal-maker would love to use – we are going to be hurt by the US tariffs, so we should start finding new markets… and new friends.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Open our eyes and ears’ – Ramaphosa on how to tackle US tariff hike on SA cars</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Donald Trump European Union (EU) South African economy tariffs </p> South Africa has to cast its trade net wider \| The Citizen	查看 2218	《公民报》	2025-07-30 12:00:00 2025-07-31 06:32:56	word
3223585	有图 <p> KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will be the first to be consulted. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mbuyiseli-Madlanga-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Deputy Chief Justice and chair of the commission, Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Picture: X/@centralnewsza</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga’s inquiry into KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police chief Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of criminal infiltration into the South African justice system is expected to cost taxpayers an estimated R147.9 million.</p><p>This was revealed to The Citizen by the department of Justice and Constitutional Development spokesperson Terence Manase on Tuesday.</p><p>“Regarding your specific inquiry, we can confirm that the department of Justice and Constitutional Development is responsible for the procurement process for services for the Commission in consultation with the Commission Chairperson and Secretary,” Manase told The Citizen.</p>Millions<p>Manase said that due to the timeframes, the department has applied for a “deviation from standard procurement processes” with the National Treasury for the Madlanga Commission and “is awaiting feedback.”</p><p>“The estimated budget for the Commission over a six-month period is R147.9 million.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Zuma and MK party case should’ve started in High Court, ConCourt hears [VIDEOS] </p> </p> </p><p>On Monday, Madlanga said his team was treating the bombshell revelations by Mkhwanazi regarding police interference with the urgency they deserve.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He outlined the process of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system at a media briefing in Sandton, which included scheduling Mkhwanazi as the first to be consulted.</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Ramaphosa will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents’ – analyst</p>Judicial commission<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his decision to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate the serious allegations of political interference in police operations made by Mkhwanazi earlier in July.</p><p>During the briefing, Madlanga also revealed they would meet with Mkhwanazi in the coming days.</p><p> </p><p>“The imminent consultation that I referred to is going to be with Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi. One has no idea what the consultation will lead to.”</p>Allegations<p>Madlanga added that the timeline for the commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system is “quite tight”.</p><p>“Regarding the timeline, we will conduct our work with the timeline in mind. Should the need arise for an extension, that is something we will address at the right time.</p><p>“Just looking at the allegations that were made on the 6th of July, they seem to cover quite a wide spectrum and, in consultations and investigations, are likely to yield a lot more than what was referred to in the allegations 6 July. So the timelines, I must say, do appear to be quite tight,” Madlanga said.</p><p> </p><p>The commission is expected to deliver a preliminary report in three months and a final report within six months of its formation.</p><p>ALSO READ: Has government been blue-ticking State Capture report recommendations? Ramaphosa answers</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Commission Cyril Ramaphosa Editor’s Choice inquiry KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> Madlanga inquiry: Probe into Mkhwanazi’s allegations to cost R147.9m	查看 3839	《公民报》	2025-07-30 12:27:44 2025-07-31 06:32:56	word
3223584	有图 <p> A whistleblower’s report has led to a formal probe into allegations of corruption and nepotism at Madibeng. </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/North-West-signage.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Many years of maladministration, including allegedly unlawful appointments of officials and acts of nepotism at Madibeng local municipality in North West will come under scrutiny during a three-month investigation ordered by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa. </p><p>The Citizen has, over the years, reported on many cases of alleged nepotism and unprocedural appointments of senior officials under mayor Douglas Maimane. </p>Whistleblower raises alarm on irregular appointments<p>The problem was also reported to the public protector several times by a concerned resident. </p><p>North West MEC for cooperative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs Oageng Molapisi is set to undertake the probe after Hlabisa’s instruction. </p><p>The matter was brought to the minister’s attention by a whistleblower who raised alarm about endemic cases of irregular appointments of municipal officials and service providers. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Rand Water CEO explains why Gauteng is often without water </p> </p> </p>Spotlight on the appointment of Quiet Kgatla<p>A prominent alleged irregular appointment was that of municipal manager, Quiet Kgatla. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Attempts to have Kgatla’s appointment reversed were frustrated by some councillors, apparently including Maimane, who stayed away from meetings, forcing the council not to quorate. </p><p>A number of council sittings collapsed due to stayaways by some councillors when the matter was on the agenda. </p><p>NOW READ: Court reinstatement of suspended Madibeng manager Quiet Kgatla</p>Internal audit flags unqualified appointees and favouritism<p>A recent internal risk-based audit review that found Kgatla had been irregularly appointed as he did not possess the prescribed qualifications – a bachelor’s degree in public administration or political science, social sciences or law. </p><p> </p><p>However, the official, in addition to his matric certificate, possessed other qualifications – a BCom degree, BCom (honours) and CA (SA). </p><p>The recruitment process was handled by Maimane’s office. The audit expressed concern about possible favouritism or nepotism leading to questions about fairness and an equal opportunity recruitment process. </p><p>The audit found that four other candidates were not shortlisted, although they met all the requirements for the position. </p><p>It suggested that the matter be referred to Maimane to resolve. It was recommended that the Madibeng council reconsider Kgatla’s appointment as it contravened the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act. </p><p> </p><p>The legislation provides for an appointment to be declared null and void if the person does not have prescribed skills, expertise, competencies or qualifications. </p>Bypassing of supply chain processes leads to suspensions<p>The audit also found Kgatla’s appointment was done outside the corporate support services. In another case, three senior officials were suspended pending an investigation of possible misconduct. </p><p>The officials, Ofentse Masilo, chief financial officer, Morufa Moloto and director of human settlements, Walter Phala, allegedly bypassed the supply chain management process and hired service providers irregularly last year. </p><p>ALSO READ: North West’s Madibeng municipality appeals ruling to reinstate ‘suspended’ official</p><p> </p><p>A forensic investigation recommended disciplinary action. </p>Allegations of nepotism linked to mayor’s family<p>It was previously reported by The Citizen that Maimane allegedly hired members of his family to administrative positions in his office, including his daughter while a son was allegedly offered municipal contracts. </p><p>He did not deny that his daughter was an employee in his office, but his son vehemently denied ever receiving any municipal contract. </p><p>Molapisi confirmed that he had invoked Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act to investigate allegations of maladministration and malfeasance in Madibeng. </p><p> </p><p>He appointed a law firm to conduct the probe pertaining to irregular senior appointments and service providers. </p><p>The MEC said the probe would start in three months. </p><p>“The allegations are of a serious nature and we expect councillors and officials of the municipality to cooperate and assist in providing the necessary information that will assist the investigation,” Molapisi said. </p><p>He requested councillors to fully cooperate with the investigation.</p><p>NOW READ: NWU eyes academic hospital as health department plans expansion</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) municipality nepotism North West Province </p> Probe into rot at North West's Madibeng local municipality \| The Citizen	查看 5355	《公民报》	2025-07-30 12:30:00 2025-07-31 06:32:56	word
3223583	有图 <p> StatsSA data shows dramatic improvements in infant and under-five mortality, alongside a steady decline in fertility rates. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/iStock-2199409783.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock/Cristian Maciel</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Those eulogising the “good old days”, when former president Thabo Mbeki was at South Africa’s helm, would do well to have a good look at the latest national life expectancy figures released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). </p><p>In 2025, life expectancy of men is 64 years and for women it is 69. In 2002, by comparison, life expectancy was 52 for men and 57 for women. </p><p>Those numbers explain the devastating impact Mbeki’s Aids denialism – coupled with his fight against the use of antiretroviral drugs – had on ordinary people afflicted by the HIV virus. </p><p>People died in their hundreds of thousands. </p><p>Another event which had a hard-hitting impact on South African life expectancy was the Covid pandemic, which saw drops for males of three years (from 62.8 to 59.8) and 3.6 years for females (from 68.8 to 65.2). </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ramaphosa cautions against those who may use national dialogue to ‘score political points’ </p> </p> </p><p>StatsSA says that as public health programmes expand and treatment coverage improves, particularly among women of reproductive age, the country’s long-term outlook continues to stabilise. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: South Africans living longer: Here’s the life expectancy rate in 2025</p><p>The good news is that progress in health care has also resulted in major improvements in child survival. </p><p>The infant mortality rate declined dramatically, from 61.9 deaths per 1 000 live births in 2002 to 23.1 in 2025. </p><p>In the same period, the death rate among children under the age of five went down to 26.1 child deaths per 1 000 live births from 79.9 per 1 000 live births. </p><p> </p><p>And despite what many critics claim is our tendency to have too many children, StatsSA figures show the fertility rate has been declining over the years. </p><p>That is unusual for a developing country and different from the trend in many African countries. </p><p>Coupled with an increasing population of older people, the declining birth rate will mean headaches for social planners – for things like pensions and health care – in the future.</p><p>NOW READ: South Africans are living longer and need to plan for longer retirement – here’s how</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics HIV/AIDS Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Thabo Mbeki </p> SA’s health recovery underway after deep scars left by Mbeki’s Aids denial \| The Citizen	查看 2877	《公民报》	2025-07-30 13:00:00 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223582	有图 <p> Waves exceeding three metres above the tide level are possible along some coastlines </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/Tsunami-Pacific.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Residents and visitors found themselves backed up in traffic as they try to leave the the Ala Way Harbor, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii on July 29, 2025, after an 8.7 earthquake off of Russia’s far east prompted tsunami alerts. Picture: Eugene Tanner / AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunamis of up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.</p><p>The magnitude 8.8 quake struck at 8:24am (1:24am SA time on Tuesday) off Petropavlovsk on Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula and was one of the 10 biggest recorded, according to the USGS.</p><p>Russian authorities said a tsunami hit and flooded the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, while local media said one of between three and four metres high was recorded in the Elizovsky district of Kamchatka.</p>‘The walls were shaking’<p>A video posted on Russian social media appeared to show buildings in the town submerged in seawater. Authorities said the population of around 2 000 people was evacuated.</p><p>Several people were injured in Russia by the quake, state media reported, but none of them seriously.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Japan offers cash handouts to all citizens ahead of elections </p> </p> </p><p>“The walls were shaking,” an Elizovsky resident told state media Zvezda.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“It’s good that we packed a suitcase, there was one with water and clothes near the door. We quickly grabbed it and ran out… It was very scary,” she said.</p><p>Officials from countries with a Pacific coastline in North and South America, including the United States, Mexico and Ecuador, issued warnings to avoid affected beaches.</p><p>In Japan, people evacuated by car or on foot to higher ground, including in Hokkaido, where a first wave measuring 30 centimetres was observed.</p><p>There were no injuries or damage reported in Japan as of midday (5am SA time).</p><p> </p><p>In Hawaii, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said residents and the thousands of visitors should get to safety on the upper floors of buildings or on higher ground.</p><p>“People should not, and I will say it one more time, should not, as we have seen in the past, stay around the shoreline or risk their lives just to see what a tsunami looks like,” Governor Josh Green said.</p><p>“It is not a regular wave. It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami,” Green said.</p>Pacific warnings<p>Wednesday’s quake was the strongest since 1952 in the Kamchatka region, the regional seismic monitoring service said, with warnings of aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude.</p><p> </p><p>The epicentre of the earthquake is roughly the same as the massive 9.0 temblor that year, which resulted in a destructive, Pacific-wide tsunami, according to the USGS.</p><p>At least six aftershocks have further rattled the region, including one of 6.9 magnitude and another listed at 6.3.</p><p>The US Tsunami Warning Centres said waves exceeding three metres above the tide level were possible along some coasts of Ecuador, northwestern Hawaiian islands and Russia.</p><p>Between one- and three-metre waves were possible along some coasts of Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, Japan and other islands and island groups in the Pacific, it said.</p><p> </p><p>Waves of up to one metre were possible elsewhere, including Australia, Colombia, Mexico, New Zealand, Tonga and Taiwan.</p><p>It described the potential conditions as “hazardous.”</p><p>At Inage Beach in Chiba prefecture in Japan, a security perimeter was set up, and a rescue worker told AFP that the seaside area was off limits until further notice.</p><p>“I didn’t expect there to be a tsunami; I actually made a joke about it when we heard (the alert),” Canadian tourist Leana Lussier, 17, told AFP.</p><p> </p><p>“We came here hoping to swim, but once we heard a tsunami warning had been issued, we didn’t go in at all, not even close to the water,” local Tomoyo Fujita, 35, told AFP as she left the area with her young daughter.</p><p>Television footage showed several whales washed up on a beach.</p><p>Workers at the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeast Japan — destroyed by a huge quake and tsunami in 2011 — were evacuated, its operator said.</p>Aftershocks <p>Tsunami alerts were pushed to mobile phones in California, according to local AFP reporters.</p><p>“STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!” US President Donald Trump said on social media.</p><p>Tsunami sirens blared near Hawaii’s popular Waikiki surf beach, where an AFP photographer observed gridlocked traffic as Hawaiians escaped to higher ground.</p><p>The US Tsunami Warning Centres issued a Tsunami Warning, its highest level alert, for the entire US state of Hawaii, with the first waves expected at 7:17 pm local time (7:17am SA time).</p><p>“People are also advised to stay away from the beach and not to go to the coast,” the seismology centre said in a warning.</p><p>Vessels were ordered to head to open water ahead of the expected arrival of waves up to 2 metres, while government employees in Honolulu were sent home early.</p><p>© Agence France-Presse</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Japan tsunami United States of America (USA/US) </p> Huge quake off Russia sparks tsunami warnings \| The Citizen	查看 5817	《公民报》	2025-07-30 13:00:09 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223581	有图 <p> A third shack fire in July has taken the life of a six-year-old, with officials warning of rising fire risks during winter. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tshwane-fire-toll-at-7-as-shack-fire-kills-child.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Image for illustration. Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Another life has been lost in the third shack fire in Tshwane in less than a month. </p><p>City of Tshwane emergency services acting spokesperson Zwelithini Mnguni said a six-year-old child suffered fatal burn injuries in a shack fire over the weekend. </p><p>EMS responded to a shack fire in Mamelodi on Sunday evening, where three shacks had caught alight. </p>Three shacks caught alight<p>“The incident was reported to our emergency communication centre at 21.33pm,” he said. </p><p>“Firefighting resources were immediately dispatched from Mamelodi Fire Station to the scene. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Israeli strikes kill children collecting water in Gaza </p> </p> </p><p>“These included a water carrier and a bush pumper. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: 15 rescued from burning building in Katlehong</p><p>“They immediately began firefighting operations and managed to stop the fire from destroying all three shacks. </p><p>“They protected the main house and one other shack,” he added. </p><p>The firefighters found a child in one of the shacks with fatal burn injuries. </p><p> </p>Shack fire claims child’s life<p>“Six other tenants survived the fire, including a child who had minor burn injuries and was treated on the scene by the Gauteng Emergency Medical Services. </p><p>“The child was then transported by ambulance to Stanza Bopape Clinic for further medical observation,” he added. </p><p>Mnguni said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. </p><p>ALSO READ: One dead in a shack fire at informal settlement in Ekurhuleni</p><p> </p><p>Tshwane emergency services urged communities to be cautious during winter to prevent incidents of this nature, he said. </p><p>On 11 July, EMS firefighters responded to a shack fire that claimed the lives of five people in Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion. </p><p>On arrival, the firefighters found that the fire had already destroyed a four-roomed shack dwelling. Five family members, including a senior citizen, one adult and three minors, were fatally burned in the devastating blaze. </p>Third fire in July<p>The firefighters extinguished the fire completely as it was still smouldering. </p><p> </p><p>On 1 July, a two-year-old died after a candle apparently set alight a tent the family was sleeping in on a smallholding at Grootvlei Oos in Pretoria. </p><p>AfriForum disaster management specialist Tarien Cooks warned that the dangers of fires are more common in the cold winter months with the use of heaters.</p><p>NOW READ: Man and baby killed in shack fire, in Nigel Ekurhuleni</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics child City of Tshwane(COT) shack fire </p> Tshwane fire toll at 7 as shack fire kills child \| The Citizen	查看 3219	《公民报》	2025-07-30 13:30:00 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223580	有图 <p> The Springbok coach said Australia may face tough Lions opponents, but his players train against fellow World Cup winners. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rassie-Erasmus-Springboks-Australia.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his team’s preparation for the Rugby Championship. Picture: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has defended the preparedness of his charges ahead of the Rugby Championship despite facing weaker opposition than Australia in the build-up.</p><p>The Springboks play their first two matches of the tournament against the Wallabies, first in Joburg on 16 August and then in Cape Town on 23 August.</p><p>Speaking to the media during their two-week training camp in Johannesburg, Erasmus said the camp had been extended due to concerns among the coaches. They felt players weren’t getting focused training before and during their season openers.</p><p>He said cutting the squad from his initial 55 at the beginning of the season down to 37 will allow the coaches to give players more one-on-one attention.</p>Springboks train against Springboks<p>When asked whether the Springboks’ less-than-perfect performances in some areas—particularly in the first Test against Italy—had influenced the decision to extend the training camp, and whether playing the 10th and 11th-ranked nations offered less preparation than Australia’s build-up against the British & Irish Lions, Erasmus said no to both.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Springbok coaches zero in on players after trimming squad for Rugby Champs </p> </p> </p><p>The Bok coach explained that Springbok players training with other Springboks elevates intensity, while Italy and Georgia presented top-range preparation in the physicality of the sport.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“If Eben Etzebeth trains against RG Snyman, or Lood [de Jager] plays against Ruan [Nortjé] or Siya Kolisi against Marco van Staden… if your training sessions are proper, and you have intent, you probably have eight weeks of good preparation,” Erasmus said.</p><p>“What Australia definitely have is, I wouldn’t say more talented, but more rounded players who are used to playing Super Rugby and British & Irish Lions now.”</p><p>The coach said by the time the Wallabies come to South Africa they will either be feeling sore from a 3–0 defeat at the hands of the Lions, or they will have won the last Test and feeling like the second one slipped their grasp, and so have more to prove against the Springboks.</p>Rassie expects Australia to come out guns blazing<p>“So it all depends on how Joe and his coaching staff and players handle that. We don’t know what players are going to get onto that flight. We just know that we’ve got another three weeks to prepare for them and it will be a team used to playing against New Zealand teams.</p><p> </p><p>“They will either be really battle-ready or they might be flat and punch drunk, and have three injuries in one position, and then they might be in trouble. But that’s being negative. I think they will take a lot of heart out of the previous game. I think they will do really well again this weekend.”</p><p>Erasmus added the Wallabies will have new energy with the arrival of their new coach, Les Kiss, on the horizon. </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rassie Erasmus Springboks (Bokke/Boks) The Rugby Championship </p> Springboks are not less prepared than Australia after Italy, Georgia Tests — Rassie \| The Citizen	查看 3694	《公民报》	2025-07-30 13:52:38 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223579	有图 <p> The presence of politicians near murder suspects and failure to act on Zondo’s report signal deep systemic decay. </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/When-politicians-and-criminals-blur-lines.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Former chief justice Raymond Zondo’s critiqued President Cyril Ramaphosa’s failure to implement recommendations of the commission of inquiry into state capture. Photo: Gallo Images/Veli Nhlapo</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Two recent events highlighted a perceived intermingling of South African politicians with the criminal underworld – and the ANC’s utter inability to fix this. </p><p>The first event was Kenny Kunene pitching up at the home of a murder suspect at the centre of a web of alleged politically tainted criminality. </p><p>The second was former chief justice Raymond Zondo’s critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s failure to implement recommendations of the commission of inquiry into state capture. </p><p>Kunene’s stated reasons for being at Katiso Molefe’s home were implausible to radio, TV and social media audiences. </p><p>Even his long-time friend and political boss, fellow ex-convict Gayton McKenzie, knew the position was indefensible. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> McKenzie wants Liam Jacobs to replace Kunene: Here’s 5 things you need to know about him </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Why the ANC remains a safe haven for corruption</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Molefe was mentioned in KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s media conference on 6 July, where allegations were made about senior police machinations. </p><p>Molefe should have been off-bounds for any media-savvy politician. Kunene has not only reinforced the common perception that politicians are not to be trusted. </p><p>It goes deeper. In an environment where whistle-blowers are slain with impunity, the link to a murder suspect could give rise to more sinister inferences. </p><p>Impunity is also at the heart of Zondo’s concerns, where he detailed failures of the justice system. </p><p> </p><p>As chief justice, he found it painful to swear-in Cabinet ministers who had serious state capture findings against them. </p><p>ALSO READ: Now we wait for accountability, Mr Mayor</p><p>“It was like the president was saying: ‘I don’t care what you have found about these people. I think they are good enough to be promoted.’” </p><p>Zondo’s words are a vote of no confidence in Ramaphosa by arguably the most respected judge in the country. Zondo lacks faith that crooks will be brought to book under Ramaphosa’s presidency. </p><p> </p><p>Indeed, in South Africa, most culprits get away with murder and much else. Only around 6.8% of murder cases with arrests lead to convictions. In many cases, there are no arrests. </p><p>So, the percentage of murder convictions per total number of murders (with and without arrests) will be lower. This picture contributes to the impunity with which criminals, including politicians, operate. In every sphere, crooks carry on because they know the chances of being convicted are slim. </p><p>Proper implementation of Zondo’s recommendations would have changed this perception. </p><p>ALSO READ: The real national dialogue has begun</p><p> </p><p>On Monday, the Presidency reported “significant progress” in implementing reforms. Ramaphosa claimed 48% completion of actions from Zondo’s recommendations, adding that high-profile cases are scheduled for 2025-26. </p><p>Given the lack of success in cases thus far, it is hardly reassuring to hear that cases are pending. Where are the significant arrests? </p><p>Why did Ramaphosa choose for his Cabinet from people implicated in Zondo’s report? Zondo has every right to feel disappointed. </p><p>After sitting for four years, hearing 300 witnesses, producing 8 655 530 pages of documents and spending R1 billion of taxpayers’ money, implicating more than 1 438 people, his team felt “their efforts were for nothing”. </p><p> </p><p>Many South Africans will agree. Why are so many of the people implicated in the Zondo report now sitting in parliament instead of being in court or in jail? </p><p>ALSO READ: RET faction gains ground as Ramaphosa falters</p><p>And ex-con politicians link themselves to murder suspects. When politicians and criminals are indistinguishable from each other and the underworld are overlords, it’s time to revolt.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Columns Kenny Kunene politicians Raymond Zondo </p> When politicians and criminals blur lines \| The Citizen	查看 4838	《公民报》	2025-07-30 14:00:00 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223578	有图 <p> The rapper’s show will debut on Mzansi Wethu this Thursday. </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/l-tido-podcast-dstv.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>L-Tido and Ney The Bae. Picture: Screenshot/YouTube</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Rapper L-Tido, real name Thato Madonsela, has landed a broadcast deal, with his podcast officially joining the DStv platform.</p><p>The L-Tido Podcast will air every Thursday at 9:30pm on Mzansi Wethu, channel 163 on DStv.</p><p>Launched in 2022, the podcast has featured a range of unfiltered interviews with some of Mzansi’s biggest celebrities, including the late AKA, Boity, Pearl Thusi, Emtee, and, most recently, Anele Zondo.</p><p> <p> <p> </p> <p><svg><g><g><g></g></g></g></svg></p><p> <p>View this post on Instagram</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><p>A post shared by l_tido 🇿🇦 (@l_tido)</p><p>ALSO READ: ‘It’s a kiss; there was no nudity’: L-Tido responds after YouTube restricts episode visibility</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> PODCAST: 222kW Amarok interesting addition to bakkie game </p> </p> </p>DStv backs podcast shows<p>In March, MultiChoice announced that eight original podcasts would be broadcast across its DStv platforms.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Since the announcement, the broadcaster has cut ties with at least two shows — Lasizwe’s Awkward Dates and MacG’s Podcast and Chill.</p><p>READ MORE: Lasizwe cuts ties with MultiChoice amid podcast payment dispute</p><p>DStv’s digital distribution partner, Leading Edge Growth CEO Lufuno Maliavusa, indicated in May that the first seasons of both shows were coming to an end, paving the way for new content.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘The most profoundly painful thing God has ever done to me’ — Mona Monyane on losing her children, heartbreak and more</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) podcast </p> L-Tido’s podcast secures broadcast deal with DStv	查看 2210	《公民报》	2025-07-30 14:16:45 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223577	有图 <p> Jacob Zuma and the MK party are seeking to invalidate President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence and appoint Feroz Cachalia. </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/Ramaphosa-and-Zuma-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa and former president Jacob Zuma. Photos: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen; Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Another battle is expected to play out in the Constitutional Court as the MK party and its leader, former president Jacob Zuma, challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Wits law professor Feroz Cachalia as acting police minister.</p><p>The apex court has agreed to hear the matter on Wednesday, 30 July.</p>MK party application<p>Jacob Zuma and the MK party are seeking to invalidate Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on a leave of absence and appoint Wits law professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister.</p><p>Zuma said Ramaphosa “openly dodges” the clear distinction between the power to appoint a minister and the different power to appoint an acting minister.</p>Cachalia appointment<p>In the head of arguments filed at the Constitutional Court this week, Ramaphosa defended his decision to place Mchunu on a leave of absence and appoint Cachalia, saying it is to protect the integrity of law enforcement agencies and to safeguard public trust.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> WATCH LIVE: MK party takes Ramaphosa to ConCourt over Mchunu, Cachalia and Madlanga Commission </p> </p> </p><p>He justified the additional expenditure in appointing Cachalia as necessary to maintain the legitimacy and integrity of the criminal justice system during the investigation into the serious allegations against Mchunu.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Here’s why Zuma’s MK party wants Ramaphosa removed in ‘urgent’ motion of no confidence</p><p>“I acknowledge that the appointment of Professor Cachalia as the acting minister of police, pending the outcome of the investigation by the commission of inquiry, has cost implications.</p><p>“The expenditure of additional resources for the appointment of a person from outside Cabinet could, however, only be avoided by assigning Minister Mchunu’s powers and functions to an existing minister (or to appoint a deputy minister as a minister to enable such assignment),” Ramaphosa said.</p>Cost<p>Ramaphosa added that Cachalia is meant to hold this position for the duration of the commission of inquiry, which is intended to complete its work with the “urgency that it deserves, and in a maximum of six months.”</p><p> </p><p>“It was based on these considerations that, mindful of the expenditure associated with the appointment of Professor Cachalia, I deemed this expenditure justifiable in the circumstances to maintain the legitimacy and integrity of the criminal justice system.”</p>Mchunu<p>In the MK party’s papers, Zuma argued there was no express constitutional power allowing Ramaphosa to impose special leave on Mchunu.</p><p>“There is nothing said in the president’s affidavit which justified placing Minister Mchunu on ‘special leave’ and thereby causing him to retain his ministerial title, salary and other perks or privileges at the expense of the long-suffering taxpayer.”</p>Leave of absence<p>However, Ramaphosa denied in the “strongest terms” that his decision to place Mchunu on special leave rather than dismissing him amounted to special treatment of an ally.</p><p> </p><p>“This allegation is based on pure speculation and conjecture. I deny it in the strongest terms. I have dealt with Minister Mchunu in accordance with my constitutional powers, having exercised my judgment regarding the appropriate course of action to adopt in the particular circumstances of this case.</p><p>“Far from revealing bias on my part, the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the allegations reveals the seriousness with which I take the allegations against Minister Mchunu,” Ramaphosa said.</p>Implications<p>Ramaphosa, in his heads of argument, said the urgent application initiated by Zuma directly to the Constitutional Court without approaching lower courts will have “far-reaching and punishing consequences” for the apex court.</p><p>“Despite this, the Court has been asked by the applicants to convene itself on hyper urgent timelines, and to determine alone, and finally, the meaning of constitutional provisions that will have far-reaching consequences for the exercise of power by the President well into the future.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as acting police minister</p><p>“It will also have far-reaching and punishing consequences for this Court because if it concludes that this case engages its exclusive jurisdiction, then all cases involving Cabinet reshuffles and arguments that the President has in some or other way not upheld and defended the Constitution will come to this Court without first going before any other court. The implications for this Court’s overburdened workload and its developing jurisprudence will be profound,” Ramaphosa said in his heads of argument.”</p>Madlanga commission<p>Ramaphosa’s papers also deal with his decision to establish a commission of inquiry.</p><p>While Zuma does not oppose the idea of a commission itself – and agrees it may be necessary – what he challenges is the appointment of a judge (Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga) to chair it, given that the judiciary is among the institutions implicated by Mkhwanazi.</p><p> </p><p>However, Ramaphosa disputes this.</p><p>“First, the applicants allege that the President’s decision is reviewable because it requires Justice Madlanga to ‘potentially investigate himself’. However, there is no evidence whatsoever that Justice Madlanga is implicated in any of the allegations of illegality that fall within the Madlanga Commission’s terms of reference,” Ramaphosa said.</p><p>“The allegations of impropriety do not pertain to justices of the Constitutional Court, and relate to criminal proceedings. No reasonable apprehension of bias can be said to arise at this stage. Even if Justice Madlanga allegedly became conflicted while the Madlanga Commission conducted its investigations, those allegations and any conflict of interest can be dealt with then.</p><p>“The very remote possibility of that conflict arising does not mean the entire Madlanga Commission cannot proceed—certainly not when the Madlanga Commission’s mandate extends beyond allegations of impropriety against judicial officers,” Ramaphosa argued.</p>Relief<p>The MKP wants the court to decide urgently on the matter because Cachalia will assume office on 1 August.</p><p>However, Ramaphosa argued a case has not been made by the MK party.</p><p>“In their heads of argument, the applicants say that they may request interim relief at the hearing of this matter. But the terms of this interim relief do not appear anywhere in the notice of motion, are undefined, and no proper case has been made out for it in the founding papers. No such interim relief should therefore be granted on any basis”.</p><p>Ramaphosa said even if the MK party establish some ground of review, the proper remedy would be “remittal and not substitution”, adding that the apex court cannot act instead of the President in the appointment and removal of ministers.</p><p>ALSO READ:MK party slams Ramaphosa over missed Mandela Day deadline</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Constitutional Court Cyril Ramaphosa Jacob Zuma Police Senzo Mchunu South African Police Service (SAPS) uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> Ramaphosa vs Zuma: Battle in ConCourt over Mchunu and Cachalia	查看 8005	《公民报》	2025-07-30 14:24:34 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223576	有图 <p> Polokwane municipality has rejected corruption allegations as politically motivated, claiming the tender processes were lawful. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Corruption-1200x800-2.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The non-profit civil rights group, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), has called on relevant authorities to investigate allegations of more than R50 million worth of corruption involving the Polokwane mayor and municipal manager. </p><p>Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage was reacting to allegations that mayor John Mpe and municipal manager Thuso Nemugumoni awarded a R56.3 million tender to a company linked to a Zimbabwean national believed to be close to them. </p>Whistle-blower report prompts Outa’s call for action<p>The allegation surfaced recently after the matter was reported by local media and shared on social media. </p><p>“These allegations should be investigated, more so if the anonymous whistle-blower provides sufficient evidence/facts about the allegations,” Duvenage said. </p><p>“The extent of corruption and patronage in municipalities is outrageous. All oversight entities and the criminal justice system must act with urgency to assess the facts, suspend the individuals concerned and ensure accountability and if necessary, criminal charges are applied soonest.” </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Feeding scheme or feeding scam: KZN education department responds to food tender ‘corruption’ </p> </p> </p>Opposition reveals scale of irregular contracts<p>DA councillor Jacques Joubert said the allegations contained in the documents “show that there were irregularities with about 28 foreign-owned companies awarded tenders amounting to more than R740 million. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The spreadsheets outline bid numbers and contract values mostly awarded between 2022 and 2023,” said Joubert. </p><p>ALSO READ: DA wants Joburg tenders linked to Kenny Kunene investigated </p><p>“According to the documents, the tenders were given to people with proximity to the high-level officials. Where there is smoke, there is often fire. </p>Mayor urged to support independent investigation<p>“The outcome of the investigations that we want on the matter should be made public to ensure full transparency and accountability. If the mayor and city manager indeed feel they have nothing to hide, they should welcome any independent investigation into the matter. </p><p> </p><p>“I understand the mayor has ambitions to become premier, so he would need to tackle this cloud over his name.” </p>Polokwane municipality dismisses allegations<p>Municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala denied the allegations and said it was a smear campaign aimed at discrediting the two officials. </p><p>Selala defended the mayor and municipal manager. “We would like to address the recent defamatory claims circulating on digital platforms. </p><p>It is both necessary and urgent to clarify the facts and expose the political motives behind a series of orchestrated attacks aimed at undermining the integrity of the municipality and its leadership. </p><p> </p>Officials blame political motives and selective outrage<p>“The people of Polokwane deserve the truth, not sensationalised fiction designed to destabilise the municipality that is focused on service delivery, clean governance and inclusive development,” Selala said. </p><p>“We have noted with concern, contempt and disappointment the continued circulation of unfounded, malicious and misleading allegations on anonymous online platforms. </p><p>ALSO READ: Man sentenced for defrauding Amtola Water Board in tender scam</p><p>“These claims attempt to falsely implicate the mayor and manager and we reject these allegations as baseless, defamatory and politically motivated.” </p><p> </p><p>Selala said the matter was an orchestrated smear campaign and politically motivated. </p><p>“These attacks often resurface around politically significant periods and are part of a broader agenda by individuals and factions that have lost democratic influence.” </p><p>He added that the municipality did business with more than 100 companies and service providers across diverse categories of work. It was concerning and suspicious that only a select few were being singled out. </p>‘Why is Polokwane municipality being singled out?’<p>“It is also important to note that many of the companies listed in recent allegations have been awarded contracts through lawful, competitive bidding processes, before the appointments of both the mayor and municipal manager.” </p><p> </p><p>He said that some of the accused companies and others had ongoing relationships with the municipality as far back as 2017, 2018 and 2020 – well before the current leadership team. </p><p>“Why is Polokwane municipality being singled out? The answer lies not in procurement irregularities – of which there are none – but in an intensifying campaign of targeted misinformation.”</p><p>NOW READ: Gauteng health maintains court ‘misinterpreted law in waste tender matter</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corruption Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) Polokwane tender </p> Outa urges probe into R56 million Polokwane tender scandal \| The Citizen	查看 5427	《公民报》	2025-07-30 14:30:00 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223575	有图 <p> A doctor has elaborated on the possible long and short-term consequence of such early drug use. </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/Pipe.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Image for illustrative purposes: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A community uproar led to an all-night ordeal to save a young child from potential abuse.</p><p>Community activists on Tuesday night went on a crusade to rescue a three-year-old boy who was filmed allegedly inhaling narcotics through a makeshift pipe.</p><p>The activists broadcast much of their mission to find the boy’s family and get assistance from police and medical professionals.</p>Community response<p>Community anti-drug activist Curt van Heerden, founder ofthe Institution of Grace, described how the pipe was lit before the adults encouraged the small boy to inhale.</p><p>“What makes it worse and even more heartbreaking is that they actually coach him how to smoke,” said Van Heerden as he was filmed driving to the residence of those in the video.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Mistakes to avoid when applying for a protection order against alleged abusers </p> </p> </p>WATCH: Van Heerden‘s explanation <noscript></noscript><p> </p><p> </p><p>Upon arriving at the block of flats where they believed the implicated adults lived, Van Heerden and his colleagues interrogated residents.</p><p>The boy’s mother was located and taken to Sophiatown police station by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers.</p>Child received medical attention<p>Police confirmed on Wednesday morning that the mother and two men, all aged between 28 and 36, had been arrested in connection with the incident.</p><p>“[They] will be charged with child abuse under domestic violence. They will appear before the Johannesburg Regional Court on 31 July,” police spokesperson Brenda Muridili said in response to The Citizen‘s enquiry.</p><p> </p>Medical treatment <p>At roughly midnight, Van Heerden was with the father of the child at Sophiatown police station.</p><p>By 1:30am, the child had not received any medical attention, and by 2:15am, Van Heerden was driving the child and his grandmother to a hospital in the Johannesburg CBD.</p><p>Van Heerden relayed that by 3am the boy was receiving treatment and he reported at 4.45am that the “child’s health was intact”, although he was left in the custody of social services.</p><p>“It rips my heart. He didn’t want to let go. He just kept on holding me. It is very hard for a gran to let a child go,” said the child’s grandmother.</p><p> </p><p>Van Heerden was in Newclare throughout Wednesday search for an additional male suspect who is believed to have been present at the time of the incident.</p>Medical doctor issues warning<p>Dr Marlin McKay elaborated on the possible long and short-term consequence of such early drug use.</p><p>McKay said that, depending on the quantity consumed, the child’s mother risked severely damaging the child — or worse.</p><p>“An overdose in such a small body can be fatal due to the immature development of the child’s organs,” McKay told The Citizen.</p><p> </p><p>He noted that the child’s undeveloped brain, heart and liver could potentially fail, as could the lungs.</p><p>Other than the physical dangers, the child was at severe risk of lasting developmental impediments that would result in mood disorders, aggression, ADHD, and many other behavioural disorders.</p><p>Even if the incident was a once-off, McKay said that by exposing the boy to such behaviour created the likelihood that they would be repeated in the future.</p><p>“Yes, there are the stresses of life and times are hard but that really isn’t an excuse. One thing that changes when you become pregnant is the desire to be a proud mom and expose your child to everything that is positive,” he explained, urging parent to be good role models.</p><p> </p><p>McKay warned that expecting mothers who smoked and drank alcohol were equally at risk of hampering their child’s development or exposing them to foetal abnormalities.</p><p>“Our children should be protected at all costs but it really should start at pregnancy,” McKay concluded.</p>‘Visionary leadership’ needed<p>A study by the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) showed that less than 1% of children exposed to drugs were under the age of 10.</p><p>Van Heerden told The Citizen that this specific type of incident was rare but that addiction was a daily occurrence in the communities he serves.</p><p>He has worked to help rehabilitate addicts for 10 years and said he was spurred into action because “it is something close to my heart”.</p><p>Striving to give addicts hope, Van Heerden said building functioning communities required guidance from the ground, up.</p><p>“This is a generation without fathers. There are various causes, mainly tied to poverty, but it is such a multi-layered problem,” he said on Wednesday.</p><p>“It must be dealt with systematically. The problem did not occur over night and it will take visionary leadership to lay a pathway to deeper societal change,” he added.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Why were alarm bells not sounded sooner?’ – Jayden-Lee Meek’s mother denied bail</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics community drugs Editor’s Choice mother South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> Mother in custody after video of 3-year-old boy allegedly smoking drugs [VIDEO] \| The Citizen	查看 5691	《公民报》	2025-07-30 15:14:52 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223574	有图 <p> Van Rooyen just in, Bezuidenhout just out, of top 70 rankings. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Erik-van-Rooyen-3-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Erik van Rooyen will be chasing a good finish at this week’s Wyndham Championship. Picture: David Berding/Getty Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>This week’s Wyndham Championship is the final event on the PGA of America’s regular tour in 2025 and the last chance for golfers to qualify for the FedEx playoffs – the tour’s grand finale.</p><p>That adds a lot of extra spice and betting interest to the tournament that tees off at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina on Thursday.</p><p>Only 70 players qualify for the first FedEx playoff, the St Jude Classic, the following week – the top performers who’ve amassed the most points over the whole season.</p><p>Nicolai Hojgaard is the man currently in 71st position, so he’ll be on the charge at the Wyndham.</p><p>The PGA’s official website ranks the Dane at No 1 in its Power Rankings of this week’s competitors – following a solid showing at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush earlier this month, when he tied for 14th place.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Oosthuizen on playing LIV Golf event in SA: ‘It will be an unforgettable experience’ </p> </p> </p><p>Yet Hojgaard is not favourite to win the Wyndham, languishing at 53.00 in the Betway odds. That is a clear value proposition – as is his 3.50 to make the Top 20, 6.55 for the Top 10 and 13.00 for the Top 5.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Topping the boards is England’s Matt Fitzpatrick at 19.60, with emerging talent Ben Griffin next at 23.80, Aaron Rai at 25.10 and Keegan Bradley at 25.40.</p><p>Bradley is the only world top-10 ranker in the 156-strong field as, understandably, most of top players – comfortably FedEx qualified – are taking a tournament break ahead of the playoffs.</p><p>The only South Africans in the FedEx top 70 are Aldrich Potgieter at a safe 42nd and Erik van Rooyen at a febrile 64th. The latter is playing this week and is priced up at 145.00 the Win.</p><p>Christiaan Bezuidenhout, in FedEx position 74, will be among those trying to usurp his countryman’s slot and the bookmakers give him a 55.00 chance of winning in Greensboro.</p><p> </p><p>The PGA’s Power Rankings have Bezuidenhout in 13th place, so a tickle at 3.80 for Top 20 appeals.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Golf PGA tour </p> Last chance for golfers to make FedEx playoffs \| The Citizen	查看 2662	《公民报》	2025-07-30 15:16:01 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223573	有图 <p> According to Arryadia, a Riyadh sports newspaper, Felix will earn $10 million a year. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Joao-Felix-Ronaldo-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Joao Felix (right) with Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup match between Portugal v Ghana , in Doha, Qatar, in November 2022. Felix has joined Ronaldo at Al Nassr. Photo: Foto Olimpik / NurPhoto via AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday.</p><p>Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline.</p><p>“I’m here to spread joy. Let’s win together,” said Felix in a video posted on the Riyadh club’s X account. A separate post said he had signed until 2027.</p><p>Felix remains one of the most expensive transfers in history, following his move to Atletico for 127.7 million euros ($147.3 million) six years ago.</p><p>He has since failed to score more than 10 goals a season, despite stints at Barcelona, AC Milan and Chelsea.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ex-Pirates star compares Nkota to Bale </p> </p> </p><p>According to Arryadia, a Riyadh sports newspaper, Felix will earn $10 million a year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo’s arrival in 2023, and the conservative desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034.</p><p>Many of the signings have been ageing stars, but Felix bucks the trend along with Mateo Retegui, 26, the Serie A top-scorer who joined Al Qadsiah last week.</p><p>French international Theo Hernandez, 27, left AC Milan for Al Hilal in a reported $29 million deal earlier this month.</p><p>Top coaches have also been lured to Saudi Arabia, including Italy’s Simone Inzaghi who led Al Hilal to an upset win over Manchester City at the Club World Cup.</p><p> </p><p>At Al Nassr, Felix will be working under Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, who was sacked by Al Hilal in May following their defeat in the Asian Champions League semi-finals.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) Saudi Arabia </p> Portugal's Joao Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi	查看 2495	《公民报》	2025-07-30 15:24:58 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223572	有图 <p> When the victim became pregnant as a result of rape, her father gave her R1 500 to terminate the pregnancy. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Limpopo-rape-court-bail-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Image: iStock </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 64-year-old father from Mamelodi has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court for the repeated rape of his daughter for more than ten years. </p><p>On Wednesday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the sentence, which also includes additional protective measures for children in the family.</p><p>The court declared the man unfit to work with children or possess a firearm. His name was ordered to be added to the National Register for Sexual Offenders. </p><p>The court also directed that his two granddaughters be referred to the children’s court for investigation and inquiry.</p>Decade of abuse<p>The systematic abuse began when the victim was just nine years old in 2010 and continued until she reached 19 in 2020. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Cop and prosecutor get bail in R1.6 million extortion case </p> </p> </p><p>Lumka Mahanjana, NPA Regional Spokesperson for the Gauteng Division in Pretoria, explained that the abuse occurred during specific periods when the child was most vulnerable.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The abuse occurred during weekends and school holidays when the victim would visit her father,” Mahanjana added.</p><p>The victim’s parents were not married and only shared custody of the child. </p>Continued manipulation and control<p>Before the abuse started, the father employed psychological manipulation to normalise his criminal behaviour. </p><p>“Before the abuse started, the father told the victim that the abuse was normal in households,” Mahanjana explained. </p><p> </p><p>She said the father warned the victim not to tell her mother because she had a heart condition. </p><p>This manipulation continued throughout the abuse, keeping the child trapped in a cycle of violence and secrecy.</p><p>ALSO READ: Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Mother may be killed in jail, says lawyer as she considers bail appeal</p>Pregnancy and forced termination<p>The abuse escalated in 2018 when the victim was 16 years old. During one of the many sexual abuse incidents, while being assaulted by her father, the condom broke. </p><p> </p><p>“When the father realised that the condom was broken, he told her to track her menstrual cycle and if she misses it, she should inform him,” Mahanjana said.</p><p>According to the NPA, the victim became pregnant as a result of the rape, and her father gave her R1 500 to terminate the pregnancy.</p><p>Despite this traumatic experience, the sexual abuse continued unabated.</p>Truth emerges<p>The decade-long nightmare came to light in 2021 through an unexpected revelation. </p><p> </p><p>The victim had begun dating and confided in her boyfriend about her experiences, still believing her father’s lies that such behaviour was normal.</p><p>She told her boyfriend that her father was the only person she had been intimate with. </p><p>She genuinely believed this was standard household behaviour due to years of manipulation and grooming.</p><p>The boyfriend recognised the gravity of the situation and informed the victim’s mother. </p><p> </p><p>When confronted, the victim finally understood that what had happened to her was criminal abuse.</p><p>“After realising what had been happening was wrong, the victim opened the case at the Mamelodi East police station on 16 January 2021, and the father was arrested on the same day,” Mahanjana stated.</p><p>ALSO READ: Police arrest 183 rape suspects in one week</p>Court proceedings<p>During the trial, the father maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to all charges. </p><p>However, Regional Court Prosecutor Anton Burger presented compelling evidence that established the father’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. </p><p>The prosecutor’s case demonstrated the systematic nature of the abuse and the psychological control exercised over the victim.</p>Sentencing arguments<p>When facing sentencing, the father attempted to secure leniency by highlighting his financial responsibilities. </p><p>“He cited his role as a breadwinner for his wife, three other children, and two granddaughters.”</p><p>Burger opposed any reduction in sentence, presenting several aggravating factors. </p><p>He argued that the father showed no remorse for his crimes and had betrayed his fundamental duty to protect his daughter.</p><p>Burger also emphasised the broader context of gender-based violence in South Africa and the need for deterrent sentences.</p><p>The prosecutor highlighted one of the most disturbing aspects of the case.</p><p>“Furthermore, Burger said the father instructed his own daughter to terminate a pregnancy after realising that he was going to father his daughter’s child,” Mahanjana explained.</p><p>The systematic nature of the abuse was particularly shocking to court officials. </p><p>Mahanjana noted that the court found that the father had deliberately planned and prepared for the sexual abuse before it began.</p><p>ALSO READ: National Assembly agrees to revive motion to investigate statutory rape </p>Rape impact on victim<p>The court heard a Victim Impact Statement facilitated by court preparation officer Kgomotso Lodi. </p><p>The statement revealed the devastating psychological toll of the prolonged abuse.</p><p>The victim told the court that she cannot recall life without rape. </p><p>She described losing her teenage years to the trauma and explained that she now suffers from depression and low self-esteem.</p><p>Acting Regional Court Magistrate Pierre Wessels delivered a strong message when imposing the life sentence. </p><p>He contextualised the case within South Africa’s broader crisis of violence against women and children.</p><p>The magistrate described violence against women and children as a pandemic in the country. He emphasised that courts have a duty to combat such offences through appropriate sentencing.</p><p>The court found no substantial and compelling circumstances that would justify deviating from the mandatory life imprisonment sentence.</p><p>ALSO READ: Police hunt suspect who raped and hammered 60-year-old Free State woman in her home</p>NPA response<p>Mahanjana emphasised the NPA’s commitment to supporting survivors and ensuring accountability.</p><p>“The NPA welcomes this sentence, reaffirms its dedication to eradicating GBV, a pervasive crisis in South Africa, by supporting survivors and ensuring perpetrators face severe consequences,” Mahanjana said.</p><p>She noted that this case exemplifies their resolve to foster safe environments where children’s rights to dignity and safety are upheld.</p><p>The NPA has used this case to issue a broader call for community involvement in combating gender-based violence. </p><p>Mahanjana said the organisation recognises that legal prosecution alone cannot solve the crisis.</p><p>Working together with justice partners, the NPA is calling on communities to stand united against gender-based violence. </p><p>It emphasised and encouraged the reporting of abuse as a way to break the silence and protect future generations.</p><p>READ NEXT: Khayelitsha court hears disturbing details of seven-year-old’s rape and murder</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crime and Courts mamelodi National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Rape </p> Mamelodi father sentenced to life for decade-long rape of daughter	查看 7729	《公民报》	2025-07-30 15:30:12 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223571	有图 <p> Trafford, who will wear the number one shirt, will battle with Brazilian Ederson to be first choice. </p> <p> <img src="https://www.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/James-Trafford.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>England goalkeeper James Trafford has joined Manchester City from Burnley. Photo: Urbanandsport / NurPhoto via AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Goalkeeper James Trafford has signed a deal to return to Manchester City from Burnley, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.</p><p>Man City activated a £27.5 million ($36.7 million) buy-back clause for the 22-year-old England youth international, according to British media reports.</p><p>ALSO READ: Bayern agree deal to sign Liverpool winger Diaz: reports</p><p>Trafford, who never played for the City senior team during his first spell at the Etihad Stadium, left for Burnley in 2023.</p><p>He struggled in his first season as the Clarets were relegated from the Premier League, but equalled an English football record with 29 clean sheets last term to help Burnley earn promotion back into the top flight.</p><p>“This is the place I call home — it’s a truly special football club with fantastic people who make it such a unique place to work and play,” he said in a statement.</p><p>“I am still very young and hungry to keep learning and improving — and I know there is no better environment than Manchester City to help make me become the best goalkeeper I can be.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I will do everything I can to help this great club look to achieve even more success.”</p><p>City coach Pep Guardiola dropped established number one Ederson multiple times last season in favour of Stefan Ortega.</p><p>Trafford, who will wear the number one shirt, will battle with Brazilian Ederson to be first choice.</p><p>He is Man City’s sixth signing of the transfer window after they finished third last season, well adrift of champions Liverpool in their bid for a fifth straight Premier League title.</p><p> </p><p>Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Marcus Bettinelli, Rayan Cherki and Sverre Nypan have all already moved to the club since the end of last season.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Burnley F.C. Manchester City F.C. Premier League (EPL) </p> Goalkeeper Trafford returns to Man City from Burnley	查看 2440	《公民报》	2025-07-30 15:36:15 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223570	有图 <p> Stats SA reveals that over 500 000 white South Africans have left the country in 25 years, leaving the group at just 7.1% of the population. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/migration.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Image used for illustration.Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>More than half a million white South Africans have left the country in the last two decades, according to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA)’s latest Mid-Year Population Estimates report for 2025.</p><p>The data, which includes net international migration assumptions by population group, reveals that 555 497 white citizens have emigrated from South Africa between 2001 and 2026, with consistent net losses recorded every five years.</p>Persistent emigration trend<p>The report shows that South Africa experienced a loss of 99 574 white South Africans between 2001 and 2006, followed by 106 787 between 2006 and 2011, 111 346 between 2011 and 2016, 90 957 between 2016 and 2021, and 94 898 expected between 2021 and 2026.</p><p>By contrast, black African, coloured and Indian/Asian population groups all show net gains from international migration over the same period. Between 2021 and 2026, for example, 903 697 black African migrants are expected to have entered the country.</p>Age profile points to shifting demographic<p>In addition to emigration trends, the report also outlines the changing age structure of the white population. The largest proportion of white South Africans is between 40 and 64 years, with the 50–59 age group being the highest.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Zuma and MK party case should’ve started in High Court, ConCourt hears [VIDEOS] </p> </p> </p><p>This suggests a maturing demographic that may be less likely to emigrate due to age, settled lifestyles, and potentially limited new employment opportunities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In contrast, the lowest white population group is among those aged 0–9, suggesting fewer births and declining growth among young white South Africans.</p><p>Stats SA noted that these changes reflect broader demographic shifts, including lower fertility rates and population ageing, which affect all racial groups but are more pronounced in some.</p><p>ALSO READ: SA’s health recovery underway after deep scars left by Mbeki’s Aids denial</p>Migration trends continue to shape population<p>Despite the net loss among white South Africans, overall international migration into South Africa is increasing. </p><p> </p><p>Between 2021 and 2026, Gauteng is expected to receive the highest number of migrants, approximately 1.42 million, followed by the Western Cape with 500 347.</p><p>“The Mid-Year Population Estimates report has assumed a resumption in migratory patterns, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels by 2025 with an upward trajectory going forward,” Stats SA stated.</p><p>The data underscores the ongoing demographic transformation of South Africa, shaped by both internal population dynamics and international migration flows.</p><p>NOW READ: South Africans living longer: Here’s the life expectancy rate in 2025</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice South Africa Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) white people </p> Half a million white South Africans have left the country in 25 years \| The Citizen	查看 3484	《公民报》	2025-07-30 15:46:08 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223569	有图 <p> DPWI minister confirms providing the Hawks with a forensic investigation report to supplement their criminal investigation. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IDT-corruption-CEO.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>The DPWI minister said it was using the scandal as an opportunity to ‘get things right in our entities and department’. Picture: Shutterstock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A forensic investigation report into the allegedly irregular and corrupt R880 million hospital oxygen plant tender managed by the Independent Development Trust (IDT) has recommended that disciplinary action be taken against IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka, IDT general manager for supply chain management Dr Molebedi Sisi, and other officials.</p><p>On Tuesday Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson said the PwC report did not identify any relationship and/or links between the appointed contractors and the IDT or Department of Health (DoH) officials.</p><p>But Macpherson believed the murkiness surrounding particularly Bulkeng, one of the preferred service providers, would “have been a red flag right at the beginning”.</p><p>He added that the department can only work off the evidence provided to it, but if any evidence came forward to suggest something else, they would also look into it.</p><p>Macpherson said he took a number of actions to ensure consequence management and accountability, including writing to the Hawks and providing them with the report to supplement their current criminal investigation into this matter.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng health maintains court ‘misinterpreted law in waste tender matter </p> </p> </p><p>“…where criminal allegations exist, I want to ensure the highest chances of success,” he said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Fake licence and ballooned budget: PwC report places IDT seniors at centre of R800m oxygen tender</p><p>Macpherson said he had also briefed the minister of health and the newly constituted IDT board on the contents of the report.</p><p>He stressed that “accountability must follow and will follow” and the disciplinary process going forward is for the new IDT board to determine.</p><p>“South Africans deserve to know how their money was spent – and misused.</p><p> </p><p>“We are not just reacting to this scandal. We are using it as an opportunity to get things right in our entities and department.</p><p>“Public Works and Infrastructure has immense potential to be a force for good in South Africa. That’s why we must use every opportunity to better our systems and to build towards this goal,” he said.</p><p>Macpherson quoted directly from a section of the forensic report, which he said “lays bare the depth of the procedural failings and regulatory breaches uncovered during the investigation.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Zikalala slams ‘spurious’ allegations about R45m IDT lease deal, heads to Public Protector</p><p> </p>Report findings<p>The report found Malaka failed to exercise oversight and confirmed she relied entirely on internal supply chain management (SCM) staff to assure her that the process had followed proper procurement protocol.</p><p>It further found that Malaka did not verify any of the documentation, act on the red flags raised by the DoH or convene the necessary risk committees to assess the matter.</p><p>Macpherson said Malaka did not act alone: the report also singles out Sisi for his role in misleading internal stakeholders and failing to act in accordance with his responsibilities.</p><p>The report found Sisi advised against cancelling the request for quotation (RFQ) process, despite clear warnings from the DoH.</p><p> </p><p>It further found that Sisi assured Malaka and evaluation committees that the procurement process was compliant, when in fact key regulatory requirements, such as valid South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) licences, had not been enforced.</p><p>“Instead, both the CEO and Dr Sisi approved contracts and accepted flawed internal assurances,” Macpherson said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Profits on R1.6 billion tenders to be repaid, orders tribunal</p><p>The report said it therefore appears the IDT appointed eight service providers on the panel for the roll-out of the plants without confirming that any of them met the required criteria, adding that a SAHPRA licence was again not included as a mandatory requirement in the RFQ document.</p><p> </p><p>It said Sisi reported that there was an inherent requirement that the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) be SAHPRA registered and bidders were not specifically requested to supply evidence that they were SAHPRA registered, as the equipment was to be procured from the SAHPRA-registered OEMs.</p><p>The report said Bulkeng, as one of the preferred service providers, did not have the required authorisation to use Atlas Copco’s SAHPRA licence and the use of it in Bulkeng’s submission to the IDT appears to be irregular.</p><p>It said the SAHPRA criteria should have been included from the establishment of the panel of service providers and the entire process therefore appears to be irregular.</p><p>The report said the pre-tender estimate for the project at tender stage was R216 959 849.70 and at design stage R253 317 911.83.</p><p>It said the DoH was subsequently requested to approve increased funding for the roll out and implementation of the oxygen plants to R592 564 686.66, with the project cost therefore increasing when the market was tested by 174% from the initial estimated budget of R216 006 750.</p><p>ALSO READ: Macpherson says urgency of court challenge against him ‘self-created’</p><p>According to the report, Bulkeng was awarded facilities with a total offer of R428 069 345.04, which exceeded its Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading threshold of R200 million.</p><p>Macpherson said this means Bulkeng did not qualify at all to be awarded that project.</p><p>The report further highlighted that the minutes of meetings of the Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee, Management Bid Adjudication Committee and Executive Bid Adjudication Committee are very vague and contain limited information relating to the items discussed during these meetings.</p><p>Further, the submission documents that were presented often contained incorrect and incomplete information, such as the correct dates of meetings, and record-keeping of these minutes was poor, as none of the meeting recordings could be obtained.</p><p>ALSO READ: Public works to investigate entity over R800m oxygen plant tender</p>‘A monumental failure in governance’<p>Macpherson said these findings represent “a monumental failure in governance and adherence to IDT and IDT policies and National Treasury regulations – undermining the integrity of public procurement and threatening donor funds”.</p><p>He said the SAHPRA compliance requirement originally stipulated in the project execution plan and the DoH’s MoA was deliberately removed from the final request for proposals.</p><p>“This opened the door for ineligible bidders to participate and win massive contracts.</p><p>“Meeting minutes were missing or incomplete – which is shocking but not surprising.</p><p>“Committee appointments were not properly constituted. Bid scores were not properly documented. Price negotiations were not transparent,” said Macpherson.</p><p>He said Bulkeng’s CIDB grading limited it to contracts of no more than R200 million and yet the IDT awarded it contracts worth R428 million.</p><p>Macpherson said only R13.5 million was paid out for the project, which means the IDT is technically short of this amount.</p><p>He said the PwC forensic report cost R1.9 million.</p><p>This article was republished from Moneyweb. Readtheoriginal here.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Independent Development Trust Tender Fraud </p> IDT CEO, officials must face disciplinary action over R800m tender	查看 8106	《公民报》	2025-07-30 16:13:59 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223568	有图 <p> Chiefs are expected to offload more players to make room as they look to sign quality players for the upcoming season. </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/Tebogo-Potsane-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Tebogo Potsane and Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways. Photo: Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of out-of-favour winger Tebogo Potsane.</p><p>Potsane joined Amakhosi from Royal Am in 2023, but despite his talent, never really established himself in the Chiefs’ first team.</p><p>ALSO READ: Khune shares his views on Kaizer Chiefs new signings</p><p>Injuries hindered his stay at the club. He leaves Chiefs after making only 19 appearances in two seasons.</p><p>“As Kaizer Chiefs continue to prepare for the upcoming season, the Club and midfielder Tebogo Potsane have parted ways amicably. We thank him for his contributions and wish him all the best in the future,” read a statement from Chiefs on social media.</p><p>Potsane also played for Free State Stars, Bloemfontein Celtic, and Royal AM before his move to Chiefs.</p><p>OPINION – New season, same old Kaizer Chiefs?</p><p>Meanwhile, Chiefs are expected to offload players to make room for quality players for the upcoming season.</p><p>Players like goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari and left-back Happy Mashiane, and midfielder George Matlou are still believed to be facing uncertain futures at the club. They could be released before the season starts.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Betway Premiership Kaizer Chiefs F.C (AmaKhosi/Chiefs) </p> Potsane leaves as the clear-out continues at Kaizer Chiefs	查看 1899	《公民报》	2025-07-30 16:16:37 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223567	有图 <p> Devised as Dacias and badged as Renaults in certain markets, the latest generation Duster and Boreal will be sold as Nissans built at the Chennai plant in India from 2026. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NNSUV33.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Original teaser of Nissan’s incoming pair of new models based on Renault/Dacia products. Image: Nissan India via Autocar India.</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Its product plans for South Africa revised at the beginning of the year, the reported confirmation by sister brand Renault on its new Boreal being under investigation for the local market, has provided the clearest hint yet of one of Nissan’s incoming, still unnamed, new SUV.</p>Made in India for us<p>Approved for the local market in September last year after being teased in India five months earlier, the supposed Nissan-badged Boreal will form part of a two-model roll-out, with the second set to be based on the all-new Renault Duster.</p><p>ALSO READ: Nissan preparing mass product roll-out in renewed market pledge</p><p>“[These] products will be Nissan’s answer to the Chinese competition in South Africa. We believe [India] is a good source to bring competitive and technologically advanced cars to market,” Nissan Managing Director for South Africa and Independent African Markets, Maciej Klenkiewicz, said on thesidelines of the facelift Magnite’s launch in Cape Town in November.</p><p>“If you look at other products made in India [for South Africa], they are becoming more and more competitive and we, as Nissan, believe this is our future”.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Speculation over: BYD-owned Denza coming to South Africa </p> </p> </p>Renault taking over<p>Set to be produced alongside the Boreal and Duster at the Chennai plant that currently builds the Magnite, Kwid, Kiger, Triber, the Nissan pair will differ visually and subtly inside, but retain the same mechanicals and, in the case of the Boreal, offer seven seats.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Back in May, Nissan Managing Director for India, Saurabh Vatsa, confirmed that while the facility now falls under Renault ownership, Nissan has no plans on leaving the Indian market.</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/Renault-Boreal3.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>New Renault Boreal is expected to form the base of one of Nissan’s incoming new SUVs. Image: Renault</sub></p><p>This stands in confirmation with Nissan Africa boss Jordi Vilas, who told local media at the launch of the Navara Stealth earlier this month that the brand remains committed to Africa and South Africa despite ongoing rumours around its Rosslyn plant outside Pretoria.</p><p>“We have a wonderful partnership and agreement with Renault, and when we were in charge of the plant, there were no production-supply problems for either partner, so why should there be any now?” Vatsa told Autocar India.</p><p>“Reports of our exit are all untrue, and there is no reason for us to exit.”</p><p> </p>Nissan’s SUV plans for South Africa<p>In the same report, Vasta said pre-production of the first Nissan-badged Renault had already started, which speculation has alleged could be the Duster Nissan will either rebadge once again as the Terrano, or under a different moniker.</p><p>While a Nissan-badged version of the Renault Triber has also been approved for India from next year, this model has not been approved for South Africa.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RD1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup>New Duster will again serve as base for one of the new Nissan models. Image: Renault Turkey</sup></p><p>At the other end of the scale, the Boreal-based Nissan, itself a restyled and adapted version of the Dacia Bigster, will be revised further to seat seven and not five as the latter.</p><p>In a surprise, it will be positioned below the X-Trail instead of replacing it outright. For its part, the Duster-underpinned model will indirectly succeed the Qashqai discontinued last year.</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/2024/09/all-new-nissan-patrol-world-premiere-podcast.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>All-new Patrol will go on-sale in 2026. Image: Nissan</sub></p><p>“In terms of the positioning of the vehicle and pricing, and technology, it won’t cannibalise sales [of the X-Trail],” Vila said when asked about the possibility of the newcomer stealing sales of the X-Trail that will undergo a refresh within the coming months.</p><p>An effective five model SUV range that will be topped by the new Y63 Patrol next year, with the Magnite remaining the line-up’s entry-point, more details will only be disclosed.</p>Symbioz out?<p>For its part, the announcement to IOL about the Boreal for South Africa could result in the Symbioz being pulled, possibly as a result of price.</p><p>This, after Renault revealed at its product plans conference for 2025 at the end of last year, that it is investigating the Symbioz for introduction in 2026 as the replacement for the long since discontinued Kadjar.</p><p> </p><p>As it stands though, this is purely speculative and will only be confirmed or dismissed next year.</p><p>NOW READ: New products coming as Nissan approves two new SUVs for Africa</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Motoring News Nissan Renault Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) </p> Making sense of Nissan-Renault's SUVs heading to South Africa	查看 5916	《公民报》	2025-07-30 16:17:59 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223566	有图 <p> The Proteas might not be in action at the moment, but that doesn"t mean there"s not plenty of cricket going on all over the world. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AB-de-Villiers-legends.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>SA Legends team player AB de Villiers has been in great form at the legends tournament. Picture: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Cricket fans have a large menu to pick from in the coming days, with a number of intriguing matches taking place in various places across the globe.</p><p>The Proteas are next in action in white-ball cricket in Australia in a few weeks’ time but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something on offer for those who want to have a punt.</p><p>In fact, there is so much cricket happening all around the world almost every day that fans always have something to watch and follow.</p><p>On Wednesday in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and New Zealand get the first of their two Tests under way with the visitors the hot favourites to win that one at 1.12 for the win, according to Betway. A more lucrative option is backing Zimbabwe to shock the tourists, at 8.00 for the win. A draw is at 14.50.</p><p>On Thursday, the South African legends team take on their Australia counterparts in the semi-finals of the World Championship with AB de Villiers and his team the favourites at 1.70 for the win, while Australia are at 2.10. The winner will advance to the final for a meeting with either Pakistan or India.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sports update: Boks & Proteas secure wins </p> </p> </p><p>De Villiers, the former Proteas captain, is the leading run scorer at the tournament with 303 runs. This includes two centuries. The next best run-getter is Ravi Bopara of England, with 177 runs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>On Friday, the West Indies host Pakistan in the first T20 of their series and somewhat surprisingly the hosts are favourites to win the first game, at 1.75, while Pakistan are at 2.10.</p><p>All Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Proteas cricket </p> AB de Villiers and the legends have a date with Australia \| The Citizen	查看 2356	《公民报》	2025-07-30 16:21:36 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word
3223565	有图 <p> Israel’s closest ally, the United States, was absent from the conference. </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/Ronald-Lamola-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. Picture: X/@DIRCO_ZA</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>South Africa has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution in the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, which has dominated the Middle East.</p><p>International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, speaking at the United Nations International Conference on Tuesday, emphasised that discussions on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine are crucial.</p>Lasting peace<p>“This conference takes place at a time when we are witnessing the destruction of Gaza and its people in real time, in a brazen and wanton act of genocide in full view of the world,” Lamola said</p><p>“Despite this challenging context, in which the international legal and multilateral system has been paralysed and turned into a blunt tool, the focus today on a real path to lasting peace must prevail.</p><p>“The might is right doctrine can no longer be justified. It has led to perpetual insecurity, and it justifies an attempt to eradicate the Palestinian people through killing and starvation,” Lamola said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> History will not tolerate Israel regime’s deception </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Trump contradicts Netanyahu, Palestinians in Gaza facing ‘real starvation’ [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p> </p>Palestinian statehood<p>During the conference, which was not attended by Israel’s closest ally, the United States, Lamola said South Africa is “anti-war and prefers dialogue over violence”.</p><p>He stressed the following points as fundamental to restoring the credibility of the two-state solution.</p><p>“All states must urgently recognise Palestinian statehood, and the territorial integrity and contiguity of Palestine should be established and respected. In this regard, South Africa welcomes the intentions of recognition of the State of Palestine by France as an important step towards achieving a two-state solution.”</p><p>Lamola stressed that there cannot be peace while the very existence of the Palestinian people is being threatened by Israel’s continued genocidal actions in Gaza and the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank.</p><p> </p><p>“This is part of a systematic pattern of injustices and oppression of Palestinians since the adoption of Resolution 181 and the subsequent Nakba in 1948. These actions must be condemned, and the UN Security Council must act to protect the Palestinian people in whole and in part.”</p><p>South Africa is anti-war and prefers dialogue over violence. Global attention is on this Conference. There is an expectation that we will deliver an effective response to the destruction of an entire population and a peaceful path for preserving the prospect of a viable… pic.twitter.com/ZZsCjc3GhC</p>— Minister: International Relations and Cooperation (@RonaldLamola) July 29, 2025 <p>ALSO READ:Israel accused of starving Gaza ‘by design’ — South Africa addresses ICJ</p>Two-state solution<p>Thirdly, he said, preserving the viability of the two-state solution must include promoting safeguards such as the full respect for international law, including international humanitarian law, and human rights law.</p><p> </p><p>“It is necessary for the immediate and full implementation of resolutions of the United Nations and the Provisional measures, as well as Advisory Opinions of the International Court of Justice.”</p><p>Lamola reiterated that not only Israel, but all states, must comply with the collective obligations under international law.</p><p>“We all have a duty to preserve the sanctity of international law and ensure accountability. It’s against this backdrop that we have seen the establishment of The Hague Group, and the recent meeting of the Madrid Group to elevate the primacy of international law, promote accountability and ensure a just peace.”</p>Obstacles<p>Lamola added that all obstacles to the two-state solution should be removed.</p><p> </p><p>“The halting of illegal Israeli settlement expansion, the removal of the illegal separation wall cutting across the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the resumption of all internationally reputable humanitarian relief efforts and the reconstruction of Gaza, which of course can only take place once there is peace.”</p>Reminder<p>Lamola reminded his counterparts that global attention was on this Conference.</p><p>“There is an expectation that we will deliver an effective response to the destruction of an entire population and a peaceful path for preserving the prospect of a viable Palestinian State existing side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security.</p><p>“This expectation is not misplaced, and it could not be higher. Eighty years since the founding of the United Nations, this is a matter that has plagued our collective conscience. The solution lies with a tangible re-commitment from all of us to the values that bind us,” Lamola said.</p><p> </p>UK to recognise Palestine<p>On Tuesday, the British prime minister announced that the UK would recognise a Palestinian state should Israel not agree to a Gaza ceasefire by September.</p><p>“I have always said that we will recognise a Palestinian state as a contribution to a proper peace process at the moment of maximum impact for the two-state solution,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a press briefing after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.</p><p>“I can confirm the UK will recognise the State of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long-term sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a two-state solution.”</p>France<p>France commended Starmer’s announcement on Tuesday, with the country’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot saying the UK “joins today in the momentum created by France for the recognition of the State of Palestine.”</p><p>Israel’s foreign ministry said the move harms efforts to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and release the remaining hostages held in the territory.</p><p>ALSO READ:Israeli strikes kill children collecting water in Gaza</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Gaza genocide Israel Palestine Ronald Lamola United Kingdom (UK) United Nations (UN) war </p> SA pushes for two-state solution in Palestine, peace must prevail' - Lamola	查看 6854	《公民报》	2025-07-30 16:25:11 2025-07-31 06:32:55	word

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