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3226063	有图 <p> South Africans are bearing the brunt of undocumented migration, overwhelmed services, and a government slow to respond. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cries-of-a-nation-overwhelmed.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Entrance to the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo, 4 April 2023. Picture: Nigel Sibanda</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>Poet Robert Frost in Mending Walls said that good fences make good neighbours. </p><p>South Africa keeps finding itself in situations where it has to keep defending its borders. </p><p>Today, its citizens are at a point where they must justify the desire for South Africa’s provisions to be adequate without leaving its people scrambling, while also providing for its undocumented neighbours. </p><p>We are living with ghosts who work and have access to state provisions, but we don’t even really know who they are. </p><p>This is the case raised by movements such as March and March and Operation Dudula. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SANDF soldier trampled to death by herd of elephants in Limpopo </p> </p> </p><p>While many of us may differ with them on how to restore a semblance of order, many may agree that their cause is long overdue. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Foreign national arrested for mass Umlazi murder</p><p>When Tom London went on social media to lament the state of Helen Joseph Hospital, many rallied in support of his move to a private hospital. Funds were raised, and he was moved to Morningside Hospital for private care. </p><p>London complained that doctors treated patients as cockroaches. We agreed that some reform was needed. </p><p>The celebration of staff at state facilities as seen across social media platforms, of the work and initiatives by Operation Dudula and March and March reiterates, staff did in fact feel overwhelmed. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> SANDF soldier trampled to death by herd of elephants in Limpopo </p> </p> <p> <p> Thailand, Cambodia clash with jets and rockets in deadly border row </p> </p> </p><p>The nurses are accused of taking long breaks but they’ve worked as slaves throughout the day. </p><p>This is because they are stretched – they are servicing far greater numbers. While we may be angry, the people on the front lines are stretched. They are the voices that also lend a whisper of their exhaustion to movements that say, abahambe (let them go). </p><p>This is no phenomenon, this is the voice of the real people. </p><p>ALSO READ: 22 arrested after illegal workers and weapons found in Roodepoort factory raid</p><p> </p><p>The people of Lesotho are notorious for illegal mining, our neighbours from Mozambique are synonymous with vehicle theft. </p><p>The Zimbabweans are considered as petty thieves and Nigerians are known as traffickers of drugs and humans. </p><p>This in no way vindicates South Africans as perpetrators of crime, but we have moved from a national to an international crisis because we are unable to attribute these crimes to known people. How, when most are undocumented? </p><p>Swaziland has now taken five US convicts in, with 150 more expected. The spill over, South Africa. </p><p> </p><p>Do our neighbours and their leaders really respect South Africa? </p><p>The people are clearly tired and have become the voice the government lacks. Now, the question remains: would good fences not have made good neighbours?</p><p>NOW READ: ‘We are not xenophobic’: No justification to favour foreign academics over South Africans, says ANC MP</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics border Columns foreign nationals </p> Cries of a nation overwhelmed \| The Citizen	查看 3894	《公民报》	2025-07-31 11:00:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226062	有图 <p> Once a home for activists of all races, the ANC now faces an identity challenge as racial divisions in politics deepen. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SA-political-unity.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>South Africa should be striving for racial harmony in all facets of life – and not just on the sporting front. Picture: 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>Does the ANC really need whites in its ranks? ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji sparked this controversial debate when he said he wants to see more racial diversity in the party. </p><p>He made the remarks during a youth rally in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, where he expressed concern over the lack of white participation in the youth league. </p><p>Malatji questioned why, decades after democracy, young white South Africans are still largely absent from the ANC’s structures, especially considering the pivotal role played by figures like Joe Slovo, Denis Goldberg and other white comrades during the liberation struggle. </p><p>“We have to ask ourselves,” Malatji said, “why white youth do not see the ANC as their home any more. Why did they join in the past, and what’s pushing them away now?” </p><p>His comments come at a time when South African politics remains racially polarised. While the ANC continues to dominate the black vote, it has seen declining support among other racial groups. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Kunene controversy exposes ethics crisis in politics </p> </p> </p><p>Meanwhile, opposition parties like the DA and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) are struggling with their own identity challenges. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The DA, in particular, appears unsure whether it is a black-led liberal party or a white-dominated opposition. </p><p>As Malatji pointed out, the DA “doesn’t know whether it is a black or white party” – an identity crisis that speaks volumes about the broader racial tensions that still shape voter behaviour. </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘I don’t see white people here’: Malatji laments lack of diversity in the ANCYL</p><p>The ANC, once celebrated as a nonracial movement, was a political home to South Africans of all races during the fight against apartheid. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Kunene controversy exposes ethics crisis in politics </p> </p> <p> <p> ‘I don’t see white people here’: Malatji laments lack of diversity in the ANCYL </p> </p> </p><p>Leaders such as Slovo, Ruth First and Beyers Naudé symbolised the inclusive, values-driven vision of the ANC. </p><p>Today, that image is fading. The ANC’s inability to attract white youth is not just a numbers issue – it is a reflection of a deeper identity crisis and a drift away from its founding ethos. </p><p>There are several reasons why white South Africans, particularly the youth, feel disconnected from the ANC today. </p><p>First, race-based policies such as affirmative action and broad-based black economic empowerment, though aimed at redressing historic injustices, are often perceived by some as exclusionary or even hostile. </p><p> </p><p>This perception, whether fair or not, creates emotional and ideological distance. Second, the ANC’s track record in governance has hurt its credibility. </p><p>Years of corruption scandals, poor service delivery and internal factional battles have driven many away – regardless of race. </p><p>For middle-class voters, both black and white, trust in the party’s ability to lead effectively has eroded. </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘Extend that apology to black South Africans,’ says ActionSA over Macpherson’s hobo comment</p><p> </p><p>Malatji, however, believes the presence of white voices is essential – not only for symbolic reasons but also for restoring a sense of shared purpose. “Bringing in white youth isn’t about chasing votes,” he said. </p><p>“It’s about restoring a vision of unity that was central to the liberation movement.” </p><p>In other words, inclusivity strengthens the ANC’s moral and political legitimacy. It reaffirms the principle that the party belongs to all South Africans, not just one group. </p><p>Yet despite these intentions, the racial divide in voting remains deeply entrenched. Last year’s general election showed that most South Africans still vote largely along racial lines. </p><p> </p><p>Black voters remain loyal to the ANC, EFF, Inkatha Freedom Party and lately uMkhonto weSizwe party, while the majority of white voters support the DA or FF+. </p><p>Coloured and Indian voters are split across smaller parties, often guided by regional or economic concerns. </p><p>This racialised voting pattern has been reinforced by South Africa’s unequal society, where race still closely aligns with access to education, wealth and services. </p><p>Political parties, whether intentionally or not, often speak past each other – targeting specific racial or cultural groups rather than building a shared national narrative. </p><p>ALSO READ: Half a million white South Africans have left the country in 25 years</p><p>So what would it take for the ANC – or any party – to truly bridge this divide? First, parties need to rebuild public trust through clean governance, transparency and delivery. Actions speak louder than speeches. </p><p>Second, they must embrace inclusive language and stop relying on racial identity as a political tool. </p><p>Third, they need to actively engage young people of all races – especially in schools, universities and communities – where future leadership is shaped. </p><p>In the past, many whites, coloureds and Indians joined the ANC not just because it was a black-led movement, but because it stood for justice, democracy and human rights. </p><p>Today, that moral clarity is harder to find. The ANC will need to rediscover and live out those founding values if it hopes to regain that kind of cross-racial support. </p><p>Malatji’s comments, while controversial to some, may be an important reminder that the struggle for a nonracial South Africa is far from over. </p><p>Whether the ANC – or any other party – can build a truly inclusive future depends on whether they are willing to listen, reform and lead with integrity. </p><p>The road to unity is long. But acknowledging the gap, as Malatji has done, is at least a start.</p><p>NOW READ: Does Africa still need liberation parties?</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress (ANC) African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) politics race </p> South Africa's road to political unity is long \| The Citizen	查看 6768	《公民报》	2025-07-31 11:20:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226061	有图 <p> Montana residents report foul-smelling water as Tshwane investigates discolouration and odour at a major reservoir. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smelly-water-sparks-concern.jpg" 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>Residents in the northern parts of Gauteng say there is something fishy going on with the water because a reservoir smells like a dam. </p><p>City of Tshwane spokesperson Selby Bokaba said the city was investigating reports of smelly and discoloured water in the Montana supply zone and at the Montana reservoir, which is supplied by the Roodeplaat water treatment works. </p>Smelly or discoloured water in Montana<p>“The city’s technical team is working to determine the cause of the odour with a view to restoring the quality of the water supplied to the reservoir. </p><p>“In the interim, an alternative supply through Rand Water’s backup system has been implemented to ensure safe and consistent provision of potable water to the affected areas,” he said. </p><p>ALSO READ: Uproar as Tshwane cuts power to three police stations</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng braces for a chilly, dry weekend with clear skies </p> </p> </p><p>Bokaba said residents will be updated as soon as the cause has been determined and corrective action has been confirmed. </p><p> </p><p> </p>Affected areas<p>The areas affected include parts of Annlin, Christiaansville, Cynthia Vale, De Onderstepoort, Derdepoort, Doornpoort, Hartebeestfontein, Kenley, Wonderboom, Magalieskruin, Sinoville, Kozeni, Montana and Pumulani. </p><p>Ward 5 councillor Arnold van Niekerk said the reservoir was closed after the first complaint was lodged on 3 May and removed from the Roodeplaat feed to the Rand Water feed.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City of Tshwane(COT) Gauteng water </p> Tshwane's smelly water sparks concern \| The Citizen	查看 2095	《公民报》	2025-07-31 11:40:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226060	有图 <p> A shocking video shows a toddler forced to inhale drugs, highlighting South Africa’s growing moral decay and broken parenthood. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/When-adults-fail-their-children.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <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>In a way, we have to be thankful for camera phones and social media for exposing the seamier side of life in South Africa. </p><p>But the latest viral video is not only horrifying, it says something about the slow-motion collapse of our morality. </p><p>This week, a woman was allegedly filmed encouraging her three-year-old boy to take a puff from a makeshift glass pipe said to be stuffed with dagga and mandrax. </p><p>As the child staggered around, other adults were heard laughing in the video. </p><p>Fortunately, antidrugs activists in Joburg removed the child – with the help of the police– and there is now an investigation into child abuse. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Man masquerading as pastor sentenced to life for raping at least 10 children in KZN </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Mother in custody after video of 3-year-old boy allegedly smoking drugs [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Given that inhaling these sort of substances could seriously affect the health of a child, we would suggest that charges of attempted murder also be brought. </p><p>But what does this say about adults, about mothers, in present-day South Africa? </p><p>We saw Kelly Smith being jailed for setting up the abduction of her daughter, Joshlin, and then we had Tiffany Meek arrested – and later denied bail – on charges of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee. </p><p>Bleeding hearts can blame socioeconomic circumstances all they want, but we say that these ongoing tragedies are the sign of depraved – and not deprived – people.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Man masquerading as pastor sentenced to life for raping at least 10 children in KZN </p> </p> <p> <p> Two children killed, their pregnant mom critical after being hit by car in KZN </p> </p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics children Editorials </p> When adults fail their children \| The Citizen	查看 2445	《公民报》	2025-07-31 12:00:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226059	有图 <p> From aluminium powder to Dragon’s Blood extract, fingerprint detection remains both a science and an art in modern forensics. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fingerprints-in-crime-1200x1000-1.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Fingerprint dusting. 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>Fingerprints have been the mainstay of crime scenes and criminal investigations for the longest time. </p><p>While newer technology like DNA can catch almost anyone, fingerprints remain one of the most reliable sources of evidence. </p><p>A crime scene expert who demonstrated the process to The Citizen said these silent imprints continue to play a critical role in solving crimes. </p><p>“People often imagine you just dust a surface and a perfect print appears,” he said. </p><p>“But it is not that simple. Every surface behaves differently. Glass is one thing, cardboard another and fabrics are more challenging still. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Soshanguve ID fraud bust: 42 identity books, smart ID cards seized </p> </p> </p><p>“It is about understanding both the science and the material with which you are working.” </p><p> </p><p> </p>The chemical composition of fingerprints<p>Most fingerprints are invisible to the naked eye, he said. </p><p>“They consist of fatty acids, amino acids, natrium chloride, water and other organic components that cling to whatever a person touches. To make them visible, powders, chemical procedures and flame processes are used. </p><p>“Black powder is the standard choice for lighter surfaces, while aluminium powder works better on darker ones.” </p><p>Then there are magnetic powders. This powder excess can be removed from a vertical surface. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Soshanguve ID fraud bust: 42 identity books, smart ID cards seized </p> </p> <p> <p> Hero Kameeldrift father gunned down protecting family — just hours before son’s 6th birthday </p> </p> </p><p>More unusual compounds like a powder called Dragon’s Blood extract can be used on difficult materials such as bamboo. </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/img30.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript>A flame process used to make fingerprints visible. Picture: Supplied<p>ALSO READ: Pensioner with ‘invisible fingerprints’ refused a driving permit</p>Time and environment impact fingerprint recovery<p>“You must also consider how long the print has been there. If it has been exposed to sunlight, heat, moisture, contamination of the crime scene, or people walking through the scene like paramedics, the chances of getting a clean print drop quickly.” </p><p>Porous surfaces such as paper, cardboard or fabric require different approaches. </p><p> </p><p>It is even possible to dust a leaf using gold dust, a plastic bag and a smooth-surfaced label on a porous CCTV camera body. </p>High-tech tools enhance traditional methods<p>Copper powder is used for car dashboards. Laboratory techniques using reagents react with the chemicals in the fingerprint residue, while compounds like blue oxide reveal patterns on items like pillow cases. </p><p>Tough prints can also be heated to make them appear. He demonstrated with a piece of paper, a set of dusted prints and a cigarette lighter. </p><p>In some cases, special lighting or laser-based methods bring out faint ridges. </p><p> </p>‘A silent witness’<p>Advanced systems like automated fingerprint identification systems compare thousands of prints and return matches fast. </p><p>In one recent case, a fingerprint over three decades old was retrieved from a cabin in Canada that had remained untouched. </p><p>“A fingerprint is like a silent witness,” the expert said. </p><p>“It does not just show who was there. It can suggest when and even how they interacted with something. </p><p> </p><p>“That is the beauty of forensics. It is science, but it is also about piecing together the human story behind the evidence.”</p><p>NOW READ: Evidence challenged in Jayden-Lee Meek murder investigation</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crime Crime Intelligence DNA </p> Why fingerprints haven’t faded as crime scene evidence \| The Citizen	查看 4491	《公民报》	2025-07-31 12:20:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226058	有图 <p> ActionSA has intensified its anticorruption campaign, targeting the Rustenburg local municipality over R335 million in alleged illegal contracts. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Herman-Mashaba-1200x741-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba. Picture: Nigel Sibanda</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>ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has taken his anticorruption battle to Rustenburg as he vows to root out the scourge at all municipalities in North West, which is beset by widespread financial mismanagement. </p><p>Mashaba led a delegation of the party’s councillors and members in Rustenburg yesterday in a show of solidarity against the endemic corruption in the Rustenburg local municipality, which has been in the news for several years over alleged corruption revolving around awarding of contracts to illegally appointed service providers. </p><p>Mashaba was flanked by the party’s Rustenburg councillor and North West provincial secretary Ofentse Kombe and councillor Thamziwe Nkaelang, who both laid fraud and corruption charges against municipal manager Ashmar Khuduge at Rustenburg police station. </p>AG report highlights serious financial violations<p>Acting on the auditorgeneral’s report that flagged a number of unauthorised expenditures by the municipality, the party further accused Khuduge of serious financial misconduct in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act. </p><p>The law holds an accounting officer accountable for failing to act on financial mismanagement in the municipality or department they lead. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Soshanguve ID fraud bust: 42 identity books, smart ID cards seized </p> </p> </p>R10.4m legal fees and R335m tenders under scrutiny<p>Khuduge allegedly failed to prevent unauthorised expenditure or to take reasonable steps to prevent an unauthorised expending of R10.4 million for the 2024-25 financial year on unsolicited legal fees in violation of the law.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A further R335 million was allegedly illegally spent on issuing contracts to a service provider without following supply chain protocols for the 2023-24 financial year. </p><p>ALSO READ: Probe into rot at North West’s Madibeng local municipality</p>Failure to act fosters culture of impunity<p>It is suspected that corruption occurred in the issuing of the contracts which Khuduge allegedly failed to prevent as the municipality’s accounting officer. </p><p>The AG’s report indicated the unauthorised deviation from supply chain management regulations was a violation of law. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Soshanguve ID fraud bust: 42 identity books, smart ID cards seized </p> </p> <p> <p> ActionSA reports Macpherson to parliament’s ethics committee for alleged ‘racist’ remarks </p> </p> </p>‘We are not ending there’<p>Mashaba said: “As ActionSA we asked small parties to join our Green Umbrella campaign under ActionSA for a strong battle against corruption. </p><p>“These are serious charges that warrant an investigation and action by the law enforcement agencies. </p><p>“We are not ending there. We will ask our MP to take up the matter and we will bring it to the attention of the public protector and minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs.” </p><p>He said the party laid charges against Khuduge and submitted evidence of his violation of the law in the form of the auditor-general’s report, which reveals massive unauthorised expenditure and violation of supply chain protocol in issuing of contract tenders in Rustenburg. </p><p> </p><p>Kombe said the municipality’s failure to probe the allegations fostered a culture of impunity.</p><p>NOW READ: Outa urges probe into R56 million Polokwane tender scandal</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics ActionSA fraud North West Province Rustenburg </p> ActionSA lays fraud charges against NW municipal manager \| The Citizen	查看 4146	《公民报》	2025-07-31 12:40:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226057	有图 <p> With over half a million white South Africans gone, Stats SA reveals a shrinking population and deepening racial rifts. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Race-relations-slide-after-democracy.jpg" 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 fact that more than half a million white South Africans have left the country in the past 25 years should surprise no-one. </p><p>Emigration is a fact of life, both in South Africa and around the world, as people move to improve their lives and the lives of their families. </p><p>Although that figure represents about 22 000 people per year, the other numbers in the latest Stats SA reporting on demographics in our country paint a broader picture of how the white community is shrinking, not only in terms of absolute numbers, but also in terms of its proportion of society. </p><p>In the past 25 years – a generation – whites have gone from making up just under 10% of the population to just more than 7% currently. </p><p>It is also true that, while many whites are dismayed about crime, black economic empowerment and political powerlessness, the biggest exodus of them occurred in the lead up to, and after, the 1994 elections, which brought democracy to South Africa. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Liberation movements fighting for survival and new injustices </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Half a million white South Africans have left the country in 25 years</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Many of those who left then had fears about living under a black government – fears which are undergoing something of a revival lately in the wake of the tub-thumping being done in Washington by groups like AfriForum. </p><p>Even as the Stats SA report was released this week, ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji was asking why there are no whites in the ANC organisation for younger people. </p><p>Given that much of the ANC’s rhetoric concerns alleged bad deeds of whites and apartheid, that should not surprise you, comrade Collen. </p><p>Yet, with the diminishing size of the white community, do parties like the ANC even need to continue to pretend that they are nonracial? </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Liberation movements fighting for survival and new injustices </p> </p> <p> <p> Apartheid cop sentenced for Caiphus Nyoka murder, judge says he can use time in jail to write book </p> </p> </p><p>And as right-wing groups attract more whites with their victimhood gospel, it looks as though the races will only drift further apart in the future.</p><p>NOW READ: SA’s health recovery underway after deep scars left by Mbeki’s Aids denial</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics apartheid Editorials white </p> Race relations slide after democracy \| The Citizen	查看 3024	《公民报》	2025-07-31 13:00:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226056	有图 <p> The principal was suspended without pay for allowing her husband to help with gardening duties at the high school. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ED_514693-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>EFF member protest outside the Pretoria High School For Girls after an alleged racist incident on July 30, 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Beeld/Deaan Vivier</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 suspension without pay of the principal of Pretoria High School for Girl for letting her husband assist with maintaining the school gardens without compensation has been described as absurd and unfair. </p><p>DA Gauteng shadow MEC for education Sergio Isa Dos Santos said finding Philippa Erasmus guilty shows a department more focused on saving face than on achieving justice or improving educational outcomes. </p>DA accuses department of political harassment<p>“We call on Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane to reverse this decision and put an end to the ongoing harassment and humiliation of this dedicated principal,” he said. </p><p>“This outcome reinforces our consistent assertion that under Matome, the department will go to great lengths to justify its political vendetta against Erasmus.” </p><p>Dos Santos said the Gauteng department of education’s persecution of Erasmus, who has now been found guilty on a “frivolous charge” because her husband Mike volunteered to assist with landscaping, was “unacceptable and delays progressive learning and teaching at the school”. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Man gets life sentence for raping minor with Down syndrome, claims victim is his girlfriend </p> </p> </p>Original racism claims dismissed, charges shift<p>Dos Santos said the initial investigation focused on allegations of racism, for which she was cleared. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“Instead of accepting this outcome, the department strayed from the original terms of reference in a desperate attempt to find evidence that could prove the principal’s guilt and subsequent punishment.” </p><p>ALSO READ: Pretoria Girls High principal found guilty of misconduct</p><p>Teacher union SAOU spokesperson Dems Nel said Erasmus was suspended and “labelled a racist for no reason”. </p><p>“Despite the fact that there were numerous allegations of racism at the school, Erasmus was never charged with this. She was charged with failing to implement the school’s code of conduct,” said Nel. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Man gets life sentence for raping minor with Down syndrome, claims victim is his girlfriend </p> </p> <p> <p> Likely to destroy evidence: Accused’s bail bid rejected in Ditebogo Phalane murder case </p> </p> </p><p>“SAOU represented Erasmus during the disciplinary hearing and she was found not guilty on the charge.”</p>Union steps in <p>Nel said the SAOU had to step in and refer a dispute to the Education Labour Relations Council to ensure that she was reinstated as principal. </p><p>“The department of education appointed a law firm to conduct an investigation and she was, upon completion of the investigation, charged based on the outcome of such investigation,” he said. </p><p>“The purpose of the investigation was to determine if there was racism at the school. To date, the contents of the report have not been made public, and not even the persons charged have had the opportunity to see what the investigation yielded and to be able to respond. </p><p> </p>‘This is unfair’<p>“This is unfair and the SAOU is still pursuing the matter through the information regulator to obtain the report,” he added. </p><p>ALSO READ: Western Cape school principal gets job back after demotion over ‘kwedini’ remark to his deputy</p><p>Nel said it was true that she was found guilty of charge 2, which dealt with the appointment of the school’s financial manager, as well as charge 3, which dealt with her husband’s involvement in managing the school’s gardeners and the use of the school’s vehicle. </p><p>“After mitigating and aggravating circumstances were submitted, a sanction of suspension without pay for three months was imposed. The presiding officer chose not to implement any of the other possible sanctions,” he added. </p><p> </p>Legal processes still ongoing<p>Nel said the SAOU and Erasmus were currently working through the information and, after all possible options have been considered, “will make an informed decision on whether or not to take the matter further”. </p><p>“The department failed to deal with the grievance and the SAOU then brought a court application to ask for an interdict to compel the employer to deal with the grievance,” he said. </p><p>“The department has failed to file its opposing affidavit to the application and the SAOU is currently waiting for the case to be set down.” </p><p>Nel said the SAOU already lodged a grievance in 2024 “regarding the way in which our members were treated by the employer before and during the investigation”. </p><p> </p><p>The department had not yet commented by the time of publication.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Something wrong’ with management at Pretoria Girls High – Sasco</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics high school misconduct Pretoria suspension </p> DA and SAOU slam Pretoria Girls High principal’s suspension \| The Citizen	查看 5495	《公民报》	2025-07-31 13:40:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226055	有图 <p> Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus called it unfair to phase an older player out of his plans if he was still performing, but would ensure there are back-ups. </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/Springbok-coach-Rassie-Erasmus-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he was building squad depth but still backing his experienced players to be fit at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Picture: Daniel Hlongwane/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 said aside from issues in their game play, the team is in a good place halfway through its four-year preparation cycle for the next World Cup.</p><p>When also asked whether some senior players would still be considered for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia, he said selection would be fair – If older players are still performing, they will be there.</p><p>Erasmus was speaking to media amid their two-week training camp in Johannesburg ahead of their Rugby Championship title defence. This begins with games against Australia in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 16 and 23 August, respectively.</p>Gap in player experience<p>Thirty-seven Test-capped players are included in the squad for those games, with eight capable Springboks acting as backup. </p><p>Three Junior Springbok stars who helped their team win the World Rugby U20 Championship joined the camp, as Erasmus seeks depth and eyes all “possibilities of players” in the coming months and years.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Springbok coaches zero in on players after trimming squad for Rugby Champs </p> </p> </p><p>When asked about preparation for 2027, Erasmus said, “I can’t really say there are any problems – I am not saying with our game, there are lots of things we must fix.” </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He said during Covid, players lost out on rugby from school level all the way to domestic and international level. Erasmus saw the result of that in the quality of players currently aged 20 to 26. But he was adapting to this.</p><p>“You lose two years of guys developing. But overall, apart from that I’ll be looking for excuses because I think we are pretty much on track. </p><p>“But we are trying to focus on the now without forgetting the future. We know 2027 is going to be big but if we don’t do well leading up to it, we might lose momentum.”</p>Older Springboks will be selected if they perform<p>The Springboks have a number of older players who may retire in the coming years. Siya Kolisi, 34, Cobus Reinach, 35, Bongi Mbonambi, 34, Damian de Allende, 33, Eben Etzebeth, 33, Faf de Klerk, 33, Franco Mostert, 34, Makazole Mapimpi, 35, Vincent Koch, 35, and Willie le Roux, 35, are among them. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Springbok coaches zero in on players after trimming squad for Rugby Champs </p> </p> <p> <p> Rassie: U20 stars won’t play for Springboks this year </p> </p> </p><p>Erasmus said age was not as important as ability. “Probably all of us will be involved until 2027 if I don’t get fired before then,” he smiled.</p><p>However, he said, “Trying to calculate which guys will be there in 2027, that’s why we had a camp with 45 guys here. Because we are not 100% sure.</p><p>“Some guys we feel iffy, some guys we think will definitely make it. Some guys are just freaks of athletes, like Johnny Sexton who can play until they are 38. But you don’t get a lot of those.”</p><p>That was why he was trying to build a large player base.</p><p> </p><p>“They plan their rugby lives around their age and how well they can play. So if they are still in the top one to three in their positions until 2026, we’ll probably play those guys. But making plans like we did, having bigger groups, making sure the younger guys coming through are quite comfortable… I think we are okay.”</p><p>In recent history, Schalk Brits played in the 2019 World Cup at the age of 38, and Duane Vermeulen was 37 at the2023 World Cup.</p><p>Likewise,Deon Fouriewas the oldest player to make his Springbok debut, at 36. He was 37 when he played in the 2023 World Cup.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Rassie Erasmus Rugby World Cup Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Rassie looks at player ages, prep for 2027 World Cup \| The Citizen	查看 4564	《公民报》	2025-07-31 13:58:39 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226054	有图 <p> Shared bikes, cashless apps and order in public spaces show how China has turned smart ideas into everyday efficiency. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/China-pedals-ahead-with-innovation.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Woman riding electric scooter. 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>When China invented toilet paper more than 1 000 years ago, while the rest of the world was still using primitive hygiene methods, nobody imagined it would remain a leader even in modern innovations. </p><p>There was disorder when Beijing launched the concept of shared bicycles to enhance public transportation and improve accessibility for the people and Western media crowed about the problems. </p><p>But there is now order in the system management with effective control, robust security and proper oversight by the owning companies and Chinese authorities. Strict policing has significantly reduced crime throughout China. </p><p>Although there was some parking chaos, theft and abandoned bicycles, the system began to work as it facilitated easy travel in the busy Beijing streets. </p><p>China’s shared bikes are being hailed as one of the four big inventions to come out of the country in modern times, aside from the highspeed railway, online shopping and mobile payments. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> SA and China agree to collaborate on AI and innovation </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: SA and China agree to collaborate on AI and innovation</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Shared bicycles are a popular mode of transportation for the “last mile” of Chinese people’s commute. </p><p>You unlock the bicycles by opening an app and scanning the QR code. After you park the bike at the parking spot, it will automatically charge your Alipay or WeChat Pay account. In general, the starting price is 1.5 yuan (about R3.70) including 15 minutes of riding, then 1 yuan every 15 minutes thereafter. </p><p>The shared bikes are run by private companies such as Mobike, Hellobike, and Meituan Bike, but the government is also involved in governance. </p><p>The Chinese government controls the number of bicycles and participates in the recycling of used bicycles, aiming to strengthen the management of the industry. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> SA and China agree to collaborate on AI and innovation </p> </p> <p> <p> India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the United States </p> </p> </p><p>Last week, I visited China with fellow journalists from South Africa, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. We were warmly welcomed by our colleagues at Global People magazine. </p><p>ALSO READ: India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the United States</p><p>During our brief visit to Peking University in Beijing, Edwin Tshivhidzo, a colleague from SANews, tested one of the bicycles. </p><p>He certainly brought a lot of humour and entertainment from the media. </p><p> </p><p>You can stay safe from law enforcement issues while using the bicycles in China as long as you adhere to the equipment usage rules and follow the road rules. </p><p>In fact, the police are supportive of cyclists in China, a country with such a minimal crime rate that it leaves a South African like me quite envious. </p><p>During our travels through Beijing on our assigned two buses, I noticed several young people engrossed in their cellphones while simultaneously riding bicycles or motorbikes. </p><p>ALSO READ: China to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate</p><p> </p><p>They were likely using WeChat, a popular app in China. WeChat serves as a multipurpose platform, combining the features from various American social media apps such as Facebook, X, WhatsApp and Instagram, while also incorporating online banking functionalities. </p><p>During the 10 days spent in China, we encountered no more than half a dozen police officers in all the places we visited, including the capital city of Beijing, as well as Lhasa and Nyingchi in the Xizang autonomous region. </p><p>In Beijing, we saw a few uniformed officers directing traffic, while Lhasa and Nyingchi were peaceful and did not require a significant law enforcement presence – only security guards primarily monitoring entrances to buildings. </p><p>I must confess, before I went to Tibet, I was expecting thin monks who lived in suffering in isolated mountain sites. </p><p> </p><p>Instead, they were a jubilant bunch enjoying an urban environment that China created for them – a story for another day.</p><p>NOW READ: Liberation movements fighting for survival and new injustices</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics China Columns technology </p> China pedals ahead with innovation \| The Citizen	查看 4938	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:00:00 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226053	有图 <p> The veteran jockey will call it a day on Thursday. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Piere-Strydom-retirement.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Veteran jockey Piere Strydom will call it a day on Thursday. Picture: Wayne Marks</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>Piere “Striker” Strydom has his last rides before retirement at the Vaal racecourse on Thursday. The great jockey will be keen to leave on a winning note – and a multitude of punters will be willing him on by backing the four horses he’ll partner.</p><p>His rides for the day are:</p><p>Race 3: Xenophon</p><p>Race 5: Nkwenkwezi</p><p>Race 8: After Hours</p><p>Race 9: Summer Winter</p><p>All four runners have winning chances, though none is the proverbial penalty kick.</p><p>The multiplier bet known variously as All To Come, Multi or Accumulator will be a popular choice among Strydom fans – with all four to win or, perhaps, a couple of them to place.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Farewell to Striker — Piere Strydom’s historic day on the banks of the Vaal </p> </p> </p><p>A Betway Multi with Xenophon to win at 2.20, Nkwenkwezi and After Hours to place at 1.45 each, and Summer Winter to win at 2.70 would yield 10.65.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All four to win would deliver 104.30 for the R1 wager unit.</p><p>Three-year-old filly Xenophon is most tipsters’ fancy and warrants a straight Win bet at 2.30. But it’s worth noting that young rival Power Of Pearls (2.90) has been backed ante-post – despite returning from a six-month break, which followed a promising debut.</p><p>Nkwenkwezi (4.20) is well overdue a maiden win but bumps likely favourite Babette’s Feast (2.70). Exactas, Trifectas and Quartets with these two would be the wise way to go.</p><p>A similar strategy could apply in the case of Strydom’s penultimate ride. Veteran After Hours (4.00) always puts his best hoof forward but bumps up against juvenile stablemate Palace Prince (2.70), who is also in good form.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Farewell to Striker — Piere Strydom’s historic day on the banks of the Vaal </p> </p> <p> <p> Brilliant racing at Glorious Goodwood </p> </p> </p><p>The lucky last for the six-time champion jockey is one-time winner Summer Winter (2.70). The promising filly gives weight to all of The Navy Lark, Global Thunder, Predatrice and Deal Maker.</p><p>Nonetheless, there’ll be many sentimental Win bets riding on her.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics horse racing news </p> Strike with Striker: Master jockey aims to go out with a bang at the Vaal \| The Citizen	查看 2775	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:11:11 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226052	有图 <p> Matlou said that the review process had placed increased pressure on local offices, and it was crucial for leadership to be accessible. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Themba-Matlou-Sassa-CEO-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Themba Matlou Sassa CEO. Picture: Oratile Mashilo/ The Citizen </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 South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has mobilised its senior leadership to provide direct support to grant beneficiaries during the August payment cycle, particularly those affected by the ongoing review process.</p><p>In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sassa CEO Themba Matlou called on executives and senior managers across all nine regions to assist at local offices to ensure that no beneficiary is left unattended.</p><p>“We are intent on driving to assist all our clients to have their grants reviewed as seamlessly as possible so that no one leaves our offices without being assisted and being burdened with back and forth,” said Matlou.</p>On-the-ground leadership expected<p>Matlou emphasised that the review process had placed increased pressure on local offices, and it was crucial for leadership to be visible and accessible.</p><p>He said this hands-on approach would help speed up support services and reduce the burden on ordinary citizens waiting in long queues.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sassa grants to be paid next week: Here’s when to collect your money </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Sassa grants: Here are the August payment dates and amounts</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I have asked the executives and senior managers to be visible to clients, ensure that enquiries regarding the 4th payment date are addressed promptly and professionally,” Matlou said.</p>Safeguarding the system<p>The CEO described the grant reviews as essential to preserving the integrity of the system.</p><p>“They are the best tool to safeguard the government fiscus, thus ensuring that social grants are paid to the eligible beneficiaries while strengthening the integrity of the system and curbing fraudulent activities internally and externally,” he explained.</p><p>ALSO READ:Sassa delivers grants and IDs to Harding</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Sassa grants to be paid next week: Here’s when to collect your money </p> </p> <p> <p> Sassa confirms removal of its name from Ubuntu Life cards </p> </p> </p><p>While assuring that the majority of payments would proceed without hindrance, Matlou said the agency was determined not to allow operational lapses to impact vulnerable beneficiaries.</p><p>“The ongoing social grants reviews have put a spotlight on us as an organisation and tested our capacity to handle the inflow to our local offices,” he said.</p>Call for cooperation<p>Matlou urged all affected beneficiaries to cooperate and visit their nearest Sassa local offices with the necessary documents for their reviews and personal information updates. He stressed that beneficiaries should not be alarmed by the process.</p><p>Required documents include:</p><p> </p>A valid South African IDProof of income or unemploymentThree months’ bank statementsProof of residenceMarriage or divorce certificates (if applicable)Death certificates (if relevant)Any supporting documents based on the grant type<p>NOW READ: Sassa grants to be paid next week: Here’s when to collect your money</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Grants SASSA SRD grant South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) </p> Sassa CEO calls on senior officials to assist beneficiaries	查看 3780	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:20:20 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226051	有图 <p> The court noted the municipality had properly anticipated the need for a stay application from the outset of the review proceedings. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Zimbabwean-man-accusedof-raping-landlords-daughter-denied-bail-2.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>Ngqushwa Local Municipality has won permission in the Labour Court in Gqeberha to delay paying a fired employee R700 152 while it challenges the order in court.</p><p>Acting Judge Coen De Kock also approved the cash-strapped municipality’s request to provide only R150 000 as security instead of the standard 24-month remuneration requirement.</p><p>The municipality disagreed with an arbitration ruling that ordered it to rehire employee B Mangesi and pay him R700 152 in backpay.</p>Background of the dispute<p>The case centres on an arbitration award issued by the second respondent, Ntombekhaya Sesani, on 13 May 2025.</p><p>The award reinstated employee B Mangesi, represented by the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), effective from 26 May 2025.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Hawks successfully oppose bail in case of a Pakistani national’s kidnapping </p> </p> </p><p>The municipality was ordered to pay R700 152 in backpay by 23 May 2025.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ngqushwa Local Municipality filed for review of the award on 20 May 2025, well within the prescribed six-week period.</p><p>The municipality immediately flagged its intention to seek a stay of enforcement and permission to provide reduced security.</p><p>According to the judgment, the municipality was served with a certified award on 18 June 2025, enabling enforcement proceedings.</p><p>ALSO READ: Man sentenced to life for murder of KZN ward councillor</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Hawks successfully oppose bail in case of a Pakistani national’s kidnapping </p> </p> <p> <p> Swedish court jails four over killing of rapper C.Gambino </p> </p> </p><p>After filing a security bond of R150 000 on 19 June, the municipality’s attorneys requested an undertaking from the employee’s legal team that enforcement would not proceed.</p><p>When the seven-day deadline expired on 30 June without response, the employee’s attorney stated the municipality was “at liberty to approach the court on an urgent basis for appropriate relief.”</p>Court finds application urgent <p>De Kock ruled that the application was genuinely urgent given the timeline of events.</p><p>The court noted the municipality had properly anticipated the need for a stay application from the outset of the review proceedings.</p><p> </p><p>“The applicant’s actions in the way they anticipated the need to ask for a stay and the need to seek an exemption from the security to be furnished in terms of section 145 (8) are commended by this court,” De Kock stated.</p><p>ALSO READ: Ex-municipal manager linked to Magaqa’s killing remains behind bars, ANCYL responds</p><p>Additionally, the court emphasised that urgency was not self-created by the municipality.</p><p>De Kock found that urgency arose only when it became clear the employee would pursue enforcement despite the timely review application and provision of security, albeit at a reduced amount.</p><p> </p>Stay of enforcement granted<p>The court granted the stay application, finding no reason to refuse it given the municipality’s compliance with procedural requirements.</p><p>De Kock noted there was no indication that the review proceedings were brought to frustrate the enforcement of the award.</p><p>The court accepted that failure to grant the stay would severely prejudice the municipality.</p><p>Assets could be attached and sold potentially below market value, while the municipality’s ability to deliver services to residents would be impacted.</p><p> </p><p>“The applicant will suffer irreparable harm if the enforcement of the award is not stayed,” the judgment stated.</p><p>ALSO READ: Zuma and MK party case should’ve started in High Court, ConCourt hears [VIDEOS]</p><p>The court noted the municipality had conducted a thorough investigation into what security amount it could afford without affecting operations.</p><p>This distinguished the case from others where litigants arbitrarily decide on security amounts without justification.</p>Reduced security approved<p>De Kock exercised discretion under section 145(7) of the Labour Relations Act to accept the R150 000 security as sufficient.</p><p>The court found no reason to reject the municipality’s determination of what it could afford without interrupting constitutional and statutory obligations to provide municipal services.</p><p>The judgment referenced section 152(1)(b) of the constitution, which requires municipalities to provide services to communities.</p><p>The court was satisfied that the municipality has sufficient assets to comply with the award if the review application fails. It made no order as to costs.</p><p>READ NEXT: Cop and prosecutor get bail in R1.6 million extortion case</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics courts Gqeberha judgment labour court South African Municipal Workers" Union (SAMWU) </p> Labour court grants municipality stay of enforcement	查看 5474	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:32:32 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226050	有图 <p> No rain is expected, but frost is possible in parts of the province, says Saws. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/chilly-weather-1-1200x800-2.jpg" 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>While the weather will be cold, Gauteng is set for a calm and settled start to the new month, offering residents a chance to enjoy clear winter skies without the disruption of rain.</p><p>According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), partly cloudy conditions are expected in the eastern parts of the country, with isolated showers. Otherwise, the weather is expected to be fine and cold to cool, but it will be warm in places in the north.</p><p>Saws forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela said that while partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers are expected in some eastern parts of the country, Gauteng will remain dry throughout the weekend.</p><p>“It will be fine and cold over the southern areas of the province, but cool in places in the north.</p><p>“No precipitation is expected, with possible frost in places in the south in the morning,” said Thobela.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> MK party and Zuma suffer blow as ConCourt rules in Ramaphosa’s favour [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p>Pretoria forecast: Cold mornings, clear skies<p>Pretoria residents will wake up to cold mornings with temperatures dropping to 6°C on both Saturday and Sunday.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Clear skies are expected to persist throughout the day, with Saturday’s maximum temperature reaching 18°C and Sunday slightly warmer at 19°C.</p><p>ALSO READ: Weather alert: Strong winds in the three Capes</p><p>Humidity levels are expected to hover between 40% and 75% during the day, while wind speeds will remain light, peaking at 10km/h in the early hours of Saturday.</p><p>Winds will shift from easterly in the morning to south-westerly by the evening.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> MK party and Zuma suffer blow as ConCourt rules in Ramaphosa’s favour [VIDEO] </p> </p> <p> <p> Vodacom scores ConCourt win over Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate </p> </p> </p><p>No rain is forecast for the capital city over the weekend.</p>Johannesburg: Cold but dry conditions to continue<p>Johannesburg will also see crisp conditions with no rainfall expected. Saturday morning will start off at a chilly 5°C, with daytime highs peaking at 16°C.</p><p>On Sunday, temperatures will range from 5°C in the morning to a mild 18°C in the afternoon.</p><p>Residents can expect mostly clear skies across both days, with humidity levels sitting around 60% on Sunday morning.</p><p> </p><p>Winds will remain gentle throughout the weekend, not exceeding 5km/h.</p><p>NOW READ:Snow alert: Weather service warns of cold and wet conditions</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice Gauteng South African Weather Service (Saws) </p> Gauteng braces for a chilly, dry weekend with clear skies \| The Citizen	查看 3165	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:46:09 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226049	有图 <p> The council must find a solution to the tariff mess. </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/Ekurhuleni-Tembisa-electricity-charge.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Ekurhuleni is not permitted to implement a different charge than what was approved by Nersa, unless it applies for a change in the approved rates, says an expert. 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>Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza is expected to present a report to council on Thursday about the suspension of certain fixed charges for electricity. But the mess might be bigger than the city’s communications indicate.</p><p>Xhakazarecently suspendedthe fixed charge of R109.78 (excluding Vat) for specifically single-phase non-indigent households (A2 tariffs) following violent protest in Tembisa, where residents were furious about the charge.</p><p>This was already an 54% increase compared with the previous year.</p><p>The suspension was meant to:</p>Enable comprehensive, inclusive and orderly engagement with affected communities.Ensure that legitimate concerns raised by residents were systematically and effectively addressed.Mitigate the risk of recurrence of destructive and violent events such as those experienced in Tembisa during 2022.<p>In a press release issued on 22 July, Xhakaza explains at great length that Ekurhuleni is compelled by the energy regulator Nersa to levy fixed charges “aimed at ensuring adequate investment in infrastructure maintenance, long-term sustainability of electricity supply and equitable distribution of operational costs across all communities.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Thembisa protest turns violent: Ekurhuleni mayor calls urgent meeting as residents and police clash </p> </p> </p><p>He further emphasises that the charges are informed by a cost-of-supply (CoS) study.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Traffic delays after residents shut down Thembisa over electricity tariff hike [VIDEO]</p><p>What Xhakaza failed to admit, is that the only fixed charge Ekurhuleni could lawfully have implemented is much higher, at R142.51 and that these consumers are not the only ones who are lawfully required to pay considerably more than the amount implemented.</p><p>To complicate matters further, on 1 July Ekurhuleni implemented the higher tariffs Nersa approved. After a storm of protest from councillors who relied on the numbers they approved with the budget, the city “corrected its mistake” and reverted to the lower council-approved tariffs a day later.</p><p>The amounts in the budget, which are currently implemented, and those Ekurhuleni asked Nersa to approve, differ substantially regarding residential customers in terms of fixed charges as well as the unit cost.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Thembisa protest turns violent: Ekurhuleni mayor calls urgent meeting as residents and police clash </p> </p> <p> <p> Traffic delays after residents shut down Thembisa over electricity tariff hike [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Ekurhuleni mayor to suspend electricity tariff hike after protests in Thembisa</p><p>Nersa approved exactly what Ekurhuleni applied for.</p><p>Schedule F – approved by council</p><p>A2 Residential – non-indigent</p><p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tembisa-Schedule-F.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>Nersa approved:</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/Nersa-approved-tariff.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>Source: Nersa.org.za</p><p>A resident of Ekurhuleni with a single-phase connection that is on this tariff, currently pays R627 (excluding Vat) if he uses 200 kWh/m according to the council-approved tariffs, while the tariffs approved by Nersa would have resulted in a bill of R708.25 for the same amount of electricity.</p><p> </p><p>The difference is more than 12% for single-phase customers. Those with a three-phase connection using the same amount of electricity would see an even bigger difference of 15%.</p><p>That means Ekurhuleni added a considerable mark-up to the tariffs it consulted the public on and approved in council. Whether it was a mistake or a deliberate effort to mislead council and consumers about the extent of the increase, is not clear.</p><p>ALSO READ: Experts warn of unintended consequences of giving in to Thembisa demands</p><p>Moneyweb tried to engage the city about the matter, but was told by a spokesperson that the electricity tariffs are expected to be discussed in council on Thursday.</p><p> </p><p>Following Xhakaza’s statement that the tariffs are based on a CoS study, the question arises how the city then arrived at two different sets of tariffs and if the council-approved tariffs that he quoted are indeed cost-based, why it would submit higher tariffs to Nersa that would result in an over-recovery. Further, did Nersa interrogate how the city arrived at the numbers?</p><p>Electricity pricing expert Deon Conradie confirms that Ekurhuleni is not permitted to implement a different charge than was approved by Nersa, unless it goes back and applies for a change in the approved rates.</p><p>He is of the opinion that the council as implementor can decide not to implement the tariff charge and take the loss of income on the chin, or stop the implementation temporarily until they have received approval from Nersa to change the tariff.</p><p>How big that loss will be, is not clear at this stage. In the statement announcing the suspension, the city however states that the decision was taken after “assessment of potential risks.”</p><p>Several sources told Moneyweb they are trying to engage Nersa on the matter. Moneyweb sent questions to Nersa on 8 July, but has not received a response, despite several efforts to follow up on the enquiry.</p><p>Nersa for the first time this year published both the tariff applications it received from municipalities as well as the approved tariffs. Conradie advises consumers in all municipalities to check these tariffs against those approved by council to make sure there are no discrepancies.</p><p>This article was republished from Moneyweb. Readtheoriginal here.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Ekurhuleni metro electricity tariffs National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) </p> How Ekurhuleni under-charged Tembisa for electricity	查看 6856	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:50:32 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226048	有图 <p> The sister told the court during trial that she had forgiven her brother. </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/Northern-Cape-High-Court-murder-life-sentence-tik-crystal-meth.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>A 39-year-old man who killed his sister’s one-year-old child while under the influence of the drug tik (crystal meth) has avoided a life sentence.</p><p>The accused, referred to only as D.F., was recently sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberly.</p>Background<p>D.F. faced four charges of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), kidnapping, murder, and housebreaking with intent to commit a crime.</p><p>He had already spent approximately two years and four months in custody at the time of sentencing, awaiting the conclusion of his trial.</p><p>Although the judgment did not provide detailed facts about the incident, arrest, or trial proceedings, it confirmed that D.F., who was 34 at the time of the offence, underwent a 30-day psychiatric evaluation due to his history of drug addiction.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Vehicle used in brutal child murder forfeited to state </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Mother in custody after video of 3-year-old boy allegedly smoking drugs [VIDEO]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A psychiatric report concluded that the accused was mentally fit to stand trial, but had been so heavily intoxicated at the time of the offences that his ability to appreciate the wrongfulness of his actions was negatively impacted. </p><p>As a result, the 39-year-old man was not convicted on the original charges, but rather under Section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act (CLAA), which applies to crimes committed while an individual is voluntarily intoxicated.</p>Correctional services report<p>A witness for the state, Ms Klaaste, a correctional services officer, had presented a report to the court during the trial, arguing against a non-custodial sentence under Section 276(1)(h) of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA).</p><p>She stressed the seriousness of D.F’s actions and the inadequacy of state-run rehabilitation services outside prison due to overcrowding and placement delays. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Vehicle used in brutal child murder forfeited to state </p> </p> <p> <p> Witbank church robbery and kidnapping ends in two arrests </p> </p> </p><p>Private facilities, she told the court, were too expensive and unaffordable for the accused.</p><p>READ MORE:Criminal record? These are the options for children bust with drugs</p><p>Klaaste testified that the Kimberley Correctional Centre had a full-time doctor and trained nursing staff with experience in managing mental health conditions. </p><p>This, she added, would enable D.F to take his prescribed medication consistently for his chronic drug-induced psychotic mood disorder and epilepsy. </p><p> </p><p>Such support was not available at the Hopetown Correctional Centre, which is closer to D.F’s home and family.</p>Northern Cape High Court sentencing<p>In delivering his judgment, Northern Cape High Court Judge Lawrence Lever considered the nature of the offences, the accused’s personal circumstances, and the broader interests of society. </p><p>D.F’s background included a Grade 11 education, casual work on a farm earning R1 200 every two weeks, and fatherhood to two children. </p><p>The judge also took into account the 39-year-old man’s time already served in custody and the fact that he committed the offences while in a drug-induced psychotic state.</p><p> </p><p>“Dr Kirimi described the accused as acting as if he were an automaton,” the judgment reads.</p><p>Lever also reflected on the testimony of D.F’s sister, who was both the victim of the assault and the mother of the deceased child. </p><p>READ MORE: Why isn’t it more difficult to do drugs in South Africa?</p><p>While acknowledging the deep impact of her child’s death, she told the court she had forgiven her brother. </p><p> </p><p>She also shared that she had suffered from drug addiction herself, starting before D.F., and that her brother had once tried to help her overcome it, which she ultimately did.</p><p>“Ms F seemed to understand her brother’s addiction. She also seemed to have a genuine desire to help him.</p><p>“It is clear from the evidence placed before this court prior to the conviction of the accused and during the sentencing process that abuse of the drug tik was central to this tragedy. That were it not for his addiction, this tragedy would not have happened,” Lever said.</p>Minimum sentence not applicable<p>Noting the seriousness of the murder and kidnapping, the judge concluded that the prescribed minimum sentences for serious offences, including life imprisonment under Section 51 of the CLAA, did not apply in this case.</p><p>Referring to a previous judgment, Lever said that although punishment must fit both the criminal and the crime, “it is appropriate to show the accused a measure of mercy” under the circumstances.</p><p>“The accused must also receive treatment to optimise his chances of rehabilitation and optimise the chances of preventing a similar tragedy in the future.”</p><p>Lever, therefore, imposed a custodial sentence, ordering that D.F serve his sentence at the Kimberley Correctional Centre.</p><p>The court handed down sentences for each conviction: five years for murder, three years for kidnapping, six months for assault, and three months for housebreaking, which will run concurrently.</p><p>As a result, D.F received an effective sentence of five years’ imprisonment, which includes the more than two years he has already served in custody during the trial process.</p><p>NOW READ: Drug-addicted mother who killed son and went to church gets 20 years</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics crystal meth drugs Editor’s Choice kidnapping Murder Northern Cape </p> Northern Cape man who killed sister's baby while high on tik escapes life sentence	查看 6350	《公民报》	2025-07-31 14:55:46 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226047	有图 <p> Turns out we are able to smell over a trillion different smells. That’s probably why it’s so easy to smell a rat in parliament. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/iStock-2160521335.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>The human body: Even more incredible inside. 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>Okay. So, forget about wokery and body positive, naked stares into the mirror for a moment. Your body is already perfect, designed as if it came straight from Silicon Valley’s best geniuses, and when nothing goes wrong, it works like clockwork. No reboots required.</p><p>And even though you may think you know your body, what happens underneath your skin is more than just what we know on the surface. It’s incredible, it’s delicate, and sometimes downright scary. Isaac Asimov’s science fiction has nothing on the mysteries of the human composition. </p>Your stomach lining gets replaced every three to four days<p>Did you know that if your body didn’t do this, it would end up digesting itself? It renews constantly, because stem cells are working away in the gastric depths of your body to keep your gut from becoming your next meal.</p><p>ALSO READ: South Africans living longer: Here’s the life expectancy rate in 2025</p>Your brain devours a fifth of all your energy<p>This has nothing to do with intellect but everything to do with keeping the machine going. Even though your brain weighs in at only two per cent of your total body weight, it burns up almost 20% of all available energy. Whether you’re thinking, dreaming at night or simply picking your nose, it all takes energy, and your brain is processing it.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> MK party and Zuma suffer blow as ConCourt rules in Ramaphosa’s favour [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p><p>Also Read: Here’s how you can use sex to heal</p><p> </p><p> </p>By weight, bones are stronger than steel<p>Gram for gram, your bones can take a better beating than a metal rod. Bone handles around 1195 kilogrammes per centimetre.And unlike steel, which must be welded with joints to fix, bones can also heal.</p>Livers are clean, but they self-respawn too<p>You can cut off three-quarters of your liver and share it with Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ Lecter. It will bounce back and regenerate itself. No other organ does this.</p>Like our pets, humans also shed<p>Actually, people lose about 30 000 to 40 000 skin cells a minute. It’s enough to fill thousands of snow globes. In a way, bits of you never leave the boardroom.</p>Your small intestine is about as long as a short bus<p>Can you believe that your small intestine is coiled, like a hosepipe, inside your body? Stretched out, it’s as long as a short bus, around six or seven metres.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> MK party and Zuma suffer blow as ConCourt rules in Ramaphosa’s favour [VIDEO] </p> </p> <p> <p> Vodacom scores ConCourt win over Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate </p> </p> </p>Your nose can identify over a trillion smells<p>So maybe there is something to snooty wine tasters’ notes of lemongrass and teff in that expensive bottle of Chardonnay. Turns out we are able to smell more than a trillion different smells. That’s probably why it’s so easy to smell a rat in parliament.</p>You’re shorter in the afternoons<p>Thanks to gravity, your spinal discs decompress while you sleep, giving you up to a centimetre of bonus height when you wake up. Later in the day, you’re much, much shorter again.</p>Skeletons rebuild themselves every 10 years<p>Now, only if that meant wrinkles are ironed out every decade. Cosmetic brands would be out of business, and what would you do with that Botox appointment? But the human skeleton, your own skull and bones, rebuilds itself all the time. Old bones are broken down and replaced by fresh stock every ten years.</p>You don’t see your blinks<p>If only load shedding could be edited from our minds. We all blink around 20000 times a day, but we never see our own blackouts. That’s because our brains edit them out before our conscious minds even get to notice them. Imagine if this were possible with failing state-owned companies.</p><p> </p>Your heart beats are around 100 000 times a day<p>Imagine falling in love at this pace. Not even Casanova would be able to keep up. But it’s incredible for a muscle that’s the size of your fist. It packs a helluva punch.</p><p>*Please note that all facts were validated through referenced academic literature. Sources available on request.</p><p>Also Read: Why Gen Z fears phones</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics body Editor’s Choice Health interest </p> 11 insane facts about your body \| The Citizen	查看 4919	《公民报》	2025-07-31 15:20:41 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226046	有图 <p> "Yes, I understand he"s only done today"s session and yesterday, very little," said Arteta. </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/Viktor-Gyokeres-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres takes part in a training session at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on Wednesday, ahead of a friendly exhibition football match against Tottenham Hotspur which will be played on Thursday. Photo: Peter PARKS / 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>Viktor Gyokeres could make his Arsenal debut in the cauldron of a north London derby this week in front of 50,000 Hong Kong fans, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday.</p><p>The $67 million Swedish striker came through an open training session at Kai Tak stadium, where Arsenal will take on Tottenham on Thursday in the bitter rivals’ first clash outside of the UK.</p><p>ALSO READ: Goalkeeper Trafford returns to Man City from Burnley</p><p>Gyokeres joined up with Arsenal on their Asia tour only three days ago, after signing from Sporting Lisbon, but will get some time on the pitch if the club medical team think he is ready, said Arteta.</p><p>He is playing fitness catch-up with his new teammates, though, who came through pre-season friendlies in Singapore last week against AC Milan and Newcastle.</p><p>“Yes, I understand he’s only done today’s session and yesterday, very little,” Arteta told reporters.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Arteta ready to smash Arsenal transfer budget to sign striker </p> </p> </p><p>“We’re going to assess tonight how he is, if the medical staff are happy as well with his condition to participate tomorrow night, it’s a possibility.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“With the rest of the squad, everybody is OK.”</p><p>The 27-year-old Gyokeres fired Sporting to the Portuguese championship last season with 39 goals and made global headlines when he netted a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City.</p><p>The striker, who has chosen to wear the number 14 shirt made famous by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, scored a remarkable 97 goals in 102 matches for the Portuguese side.</p><p>He has joined Arsenal on a five-year deal which could cost the north London club up to $89 million with performance-related add-ons.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Arteta ready to smash Arsenal transfer budget to sign striker </p> </p> <p> <p> Arteta wants Arsenal to use Liverpool guard of honour as title fuel </p> </p> </p><p>His arrival took Arsenal’s close-season spending to around $267 million.</p><p>They have also signed defender Cristhian Mosquera, midfielder Martin Zubimendi, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, midfielder Christian Norgaard and forward Noni Madueke.</p><p>Arteta was clearly pleased at the business the club has carried out in the transfer window so far, as he seeks to be the first Arsenal manager to win the Premier League since Arsene Wenger in the 2003/04 season.</p><p>“I am extremely happy with the way that we have approached the window and how aggressive we’ve been,” said Arteta, who has finished runner-up in the Premier League for the past three seasons.</p><p> </p><p>Arsenal captain Martin Odegaardsaid he was excited to play with his fellow Scandinavian, Gyokeres, calling him “a very complete” player.</p><p>“I think you’ve all seen what he’s done in his career so far, especially the last season at Sporting, and the numbers speak for themselves,” Norwegian international Odegaard said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Portugal’s Joao Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi</p><p>“You know, he’s physical, strong, fast, good finisher and intelligent as well.</p><p>“So I think he’s a very complete striker,” said Odegaard.</p><p> </p><p>“Really excited to have him with the team. And he’s only trained a few times, but you can already see the quality and the energy and the willingness.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Arsenal F.C. Mikel Arteta Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (Spurs) </p> New Gunner Gyokeres could debut against Tottenham in Hong Kong	查看 4334	《公民报》	2025-07-31 15:22:05 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226045	有图 <p> A look at two reforms that aim to thwart municipalities’ spendthrift ways. </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/Municipalities-water-debt-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Not surprisingly, municipalities owe Eskom close to R100 billion and a further R23.4 billion to SA’s nine water boards. 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 seemingly impossible task of preventing municipalities from spending water and electricity revenues on salaries and other services has been debated at national level for more than a decade.</p><p>Now, it is finally receiving the attention it deserves. Two reforms in particular aim to curtail municipalities’ spendthrift ways.</p><p>National Treasury’s amended Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) regulations came into effect in June, exempting infrastructure projects below R2 billion from some of the more cumbersome procurement processes.</p><p>This will unlock opportunities at the municipal level, says Chito Siame, head of private equity at Mergence Investment Managers.</p><p>“In water, this could support more localised projects such as wastewater upgrades, pipe replacement, or alternative water sources in drought-prone areas,” says Siame.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> BLSA welcomes approach to performance and accountability of municipalities </p> </p> </p><p>“Encouragingly, there is also movement on project preparation and financial structuring, supported by development finance institutions and the Infrastructure Fund. These reforms signal growing alignment between the public sector’s development goals and the private sector’s capacity to deliver at scale.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Fixing SA’s water crisis starts with accountability</p>Ring-fencing and SPVs<p>Another planned reform is to ring-fence electricity and water revenues at the municipal level to ensure funds are used specifically for maintaining and upgrading related infrastructure.</p><p>In theory, municipalities are expected to spend 8% of their property, plant and equipment valuations on maintenance, but very few do. Some do close to zero. The result is visible across the country in untended water leaks, deteriorating roads and electricity outages.</p><p>Municipalities owe Eskom close to R100 billion and a further R23.4 billion to SA’s nine water boards. Revenues are being collected from residents and, in many cases, not paid over. Money is being used at a frightening rate to fund ever-larger salary bills and other services (including tenders).</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> BLSA welcomes approach to performance and accountability of municipalities </p> </p> <p> <p> Man sentenced for defrauding Amtola Water Board in tender scam </p> </p> </p><p>Rand Water CEO Sipho Mosai, speaking at a PSG Think Big presentation this week, said the ring-fencing of municipal water revenues will go a long way to recovering the nearly R8 billion it is owed for bulk water services.</p><p>“Water services are highly profitable for municipalities, but these funds are used for other services. In the future it will be ring-fenced, and that will go a long way to servicing this debt.”</p><p>Auditor-General Tsakani Malulekesees municipalities as a particularly weak link in the governance chain, with mayors, municipal councils and executive teams failing in their oversight duties.</p><p>“When councils are unstable, performance suffers, budgets go unfunded, and infrastructure crumbles,” saidMaluleke at a recent press briefing.</p><p> </p><p>Kasief Isaacs, CEO of Creation Capital, which will launch an infrastructure fund later this year, says private sector partnerships are one way to fix municipal water issues, but these require special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to manage the service end-to-end and to preserve the water revenue stream. To function effectively, these SPVs must have their own management and budget.</p><p>“One of the problems we have faced up to now is around this issue of ring-fencing. Another issue is interdepartmental dependencies. You dig up a road to repair a broken pipe or need to procure a subcontract and are forced to rely on other departments for these services. Those interdependencies are difficult to manage. The SPV should be allowed to manage this entire process,” says Isaacs.</p><p>ALSO READ: Rand Water maintenance deepens Joburg water crisis</p>eThekwini breaks the ice<p>In April, the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal announced it would follow National Treasury’s guidance and ring-fence revenues from water sales to ensure it had sufficient budget to repair and maintain its water infrastructure, reduce non-revenue water and illegal connections, and repair leaks.</p><p> </p><p>Not surprisingly,eThekwini reportsa significant reduction in water leaks and is now in the procurement stage to bring in a private sector partner to help reduce non-revenue water.</p><p>There has been stiff opposition from the unions to the government’s tentative embrace of PPPs, which are seen by some as a betrayal of the national democratic revolution. They would rather see municipalities better managed than handed over to private operators for profit.</p><p>These fears are not unfounded, as customers of Thames Water in London discovered. It was privatised in 1989 and over the years paid out £10.4 billion in dividends while accumulating close to £20 billion in debt, much of which was used to fund these payouts rather than fix ageing infrastructure. By 2023, it was said to be close to financial collapse, prompting the UK government to consider nationalising it.</p><p>“Rather than viewing PPPs as a threat to municipal control, we should frame them as enablers, tools to deliver better outcomes, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure that communities receive the reliable services they deserve,” says Siame.</p><p> </p><p>“Standardised PPP templates, municipal support programmes and ring-fenced revenue models could go a long way to building trust and capability in this space.”</p><p>In the future municipal water services could be run by water boards, private operators, or the municipalities themselves, provided they meet the standards required.</p><p>The two privately run water systems operating in SA – Siza Water in Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal and Silulumanzi in Mbombela, Mpumalanga – have achieved enviable efficiencies, with water losses of 15-20% against the national average of 47%, all while supplying the 250 000 and 500 000 customers in both areas considered indigent – meaning they get free basic water.</p><p>The question is, does SA have a water shortage or a leaking pipe problem?</p><p>Actually, it has both. National rainfall is about half the global average, but nearly half the water distributed is lost to leaks and other problems.</p><p>Non-revenue water – water that earns no revenue – exceeds 47% nationally, which is way ahead of the global average of 37%. The cost of this is conservatively estimated to be north of R7 billion a year.</p><p>It simply leaks away, untreated and unbilled. The reasons are many: burst pipes, degraded infrastructure, broken pumps, and increasingly, sabotage. The water boards are generally well run, so the problem is happening at the municipal level.</p><p>Moneyweb previously reportedon criminal gangs deliberately destroying municipal infrastructure so the water mafias can sell water from tankers at extortionate rates – often with the connivance of councillors.</p><p>ALSO READ: At least R900 billion needed to fix SA’s water woes</p>Operation Vulindlela<p>The water issue also has the attention of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela, aimed at reforming key bottlenecks to promote faster economic growth.</p><p>It’s in the process of establishing a National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency to take over the functions, staff, and assets of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, responsible for feeding water to Gauteng.</p><p>This will be flanked by the appointment of a new Independent Economic Regulator for the water sector and the establishment of a Water Partnerships Office to assist in implementing performance-based contracts to reduce non-revenue water at six metros – eThekwini, Tshwane, Mangaung, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay and Polokwane.</p><p>Part of the funding for this will come from the newly created Infrastructure Fund, which ultimately aims to manage around R100 billion and disburse a range of financing options for infrastructure projects.</p><p>Parliament is also reviewing the Water Services Amendment Bill, which aims to separate water service authorities (mainly municipalities responsible for water delivery) from water service providers (such as Rand Water, which supplies municipalities in bulk). Under the current Water Services Act, municipalities often act as both water service authorities and providers, meaning they regulate themselves.</p><p>This leads to weak oversight, poor accountability, and mismanagement. The evidence shows they frequently fail to enforce performance standards such as water quality or address inefficiencies like non-revenue water losses.</p><p>All of this will hopefully culminate in municipalities being stripped of many of the powers and privileges that helped create the national water crisis in the first place.</p><p>This article was republished from Moneyweb. Readtheoriginal here.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics municipalities water crisis </p> Fixing SA’s water woes means curtailing municipalities’ free-spending ways	查看 9824	《公民报》	2025-07-31 15:32:31 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226044	有图 <p> Masoka pleaded not guilty to the charges and denied the rape allegations. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pretorian-Man-sentenced-for-child-rape-of-a-minor.jpg" 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>A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome in Pretoria. </p><p>The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court handed down the sentence on Wednesday to Thabo Xolani Masoka.</p><p>The National Prosecuting Authority welcomed the ruling as a victory for vulnerable children with special needs who are often targeted due to their dependence and trust. </p>Victim found in convict’s home <p>The incident occurred on 18 September 2022, when the young victim was with her mother at the mother’s salon on their residential premises. </p><p>According to Lumka Mahanjana, NPA Regional spokesperson for the Gauteng Division in Pretoria, the mother began locking up at approximately 7:45pm.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Four suspects face attempted murder charges after viral child drug video </p> </p> </p><p>“The victim started walking home, but minutes later, the mother arrived at their flat and realised the child was missing,” Mahanjana said. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The mother launched a search with help from other residents. A witness reported seeing the victim walking with Masoka toward his flat. </p><p>When the mother and residents confronted Masoka at his apartment, they found the child sitting inside. </p><p>ALSO READ: Likely to destroy evidence: Accused’s bail bid rejected in Ditebogo Phalane murder case</p><p>“When questioned, he said he does not know why she was there,” Mahanjana stated. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Four suspects face attempted murder charges after viral child drug video </p> </p> <p> <p> JMPD seizes almost R280k worth of drugs in Hillbrow raid </p> </p> </p><p>Police were called immediately and arrested Masoka on the scene that same day. </p><p>The state successfully opposed his bail application, keeping him in custody throughout the legal proceedings. </p>Convicted rapist pleads not guilty to child rape<p>Masoka pleaded not guilty to the charges and denied the rape allegations. </p><p>“In court, Masoka pleaded not guilty, denying the rape and claiming the minor was his girlfriend, they had consensual sex and thought the victim was 17 years old,” said Mahanjana. </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Limpopo groom sentenced to life for raping 9-year-old girl on his wedding day</p><p>However, Prosecutor Andries Ntjana presented compelling medical evidence that demolished this defence.</p><p>Evidence from a medical doctor and a psychiatrist proved the child lacked the mental capacity to consent to sexual activity. </p>Sentencing <p>During the sentencing phase, Masoka requested leniency from the court. He cited his responsibility for supporting three children and a wife as grounds for a reduced sentence. </p><p> </p><p>Ntjana opposed any reduction in sentencing. The prosecutor argued that Masoka showed no remorse. </p><p>“Furthermore, Ntjana said Masoka lacked remorse; he continued to maintain his innocence even after conviction,” according to Mahanjana.</p><p>“Furthermore, Ntjana said Masoka betrayed the mother’s trust since he was a neighbour meant to protect the child,” according to Mahanjana.</p><p>Magistrate Lynn Pillay rejected the defence’s plea for leniency. </p><p> </p><p>She found no substantial or compelling circumstances that would justify deviating from the prescribed minimum sentence. </p><p>The court deemed life imprisonment appropriate for the crime. </p>NPA response <p>The NPA praised the court’s decision as a strong message against crimes targeting vulnerable individuals. </p><p>“The National Prosecuting Authority welcomes the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for the heinous rape of an 11-year-old girl with Down Syndrome,” Mahanjana said.</p><p>She emphasised that the ruling demonstrates the NPA’s commitment to protecting society’s most vulnerable members. </p><p>Mahanjana said the case particularly highlights the need to protect children with special needs who face increased risk due to their dependence on others. </p><p>“The court’s decision to impose the prescribed minimum sentence, despite the accused’s pleas for leniency, underscores our resolute stance that no one is above the law, especially when it comes to gender-based violence (GBV) against defenceless victims,” Mahanjana said. </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 child rape Crime and Courts National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Pretoria </p> Man gets life sentence for raping minor with down syndrome	查看 5064	《公民报》	2025-07-31 15:53:55 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226043	有图 <p> The Currie Cup is under way once again, but unfortunately this country"s top players are not likely to be a part of it. </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/Boland-opinion-currie-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Boland being back in the Currie Cup is good news for the competition. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/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>So, the Currie Cup is back, but unfortunately there’s little bang to go with it.</p><p>What was once this country’s most prestigious rugby competition is now little more than a development competition or feeder programme.</p><p>Gone are the days of the country’s best players going head-to-head in pursuit of the Currie Cup trophy, one of the most sought-after titles in South African rugby.</p><p>Of course, it’s still lekker to win it, but it’s not nearly as glamorous or important as it once was.</p><p>Now there are bigger things to play for … and I’m not referring to the Springboks’ involvement in the Rugby Championship each year.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Currie Cup 2025: Round two fixtures </p> </p> </p>Other competitions<p>Now our best players have the United Rugby Championship to focus on, an international competition that runs on and off for eight months, between October and June the following year. It’s a demanding schedule, and then there are still Champions and Challenge Cup matches taking place on the weekends when the URC takes a break.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are now just too many competitions going on for the top players to also still be involved in the Currie Cup. That is why I refer to it as a development competition – it’s an opportunity for all the promising young players at the unions to show what they can do to try get into the URC squads.</p><p>So while the Currie Cup may not be what it once was it’s still an important competition for the unions to stay relevant and for the young players to have a platform to push for higher honours.</p><p>Over the course of the two months of Currie Cup action a few players who might have been overlooked by the URC coaches might put their hands up for consideration to play at a higher level, while the Junior Springboks stars and even a few U19 players could get a look in as well.</p><p>Boland getting into the mix again this season is also good news, because there’s just so much talent down in the Western Cape. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Currie Cup 2025: Round two fixtures </p> </p> <p> <p> Currie Cup wrap: Big wins for Bulls, Lions and Boland </p> </p> </p><p>Hopefully a few promising youngsters emerge in the coming weeks who one day will be able to say they got their big break in the Currie Cup.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Currie Cup </p> OPINION: Currie Cup has lost its bang ... but hopefully some new talent will emerge \| The Citizen	查看 3128	《公民报》	2025-07-31 16:06:44 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
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3226041	有图 <p> Police have urged social media users to "spare a thought for the family". </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jerry-Boshoga.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Police said the search for Jerry Boshoga is continuing. Picture: Saps. </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 South African Police Services (Saps) have slammed irresponsible social media posts after reports emerged online that respected farmer and businessman Jerry Boshoga was found dead.</p><p>Boshoga was kidnapped in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in November 2024. His kidnappers were reportedly sending his family videos where they were seen allegedly assaulting him and demanding R10 million ransom for his release.</p><p>Posts shared on social media on Wednesday claimed that the search for Boshoga, who was reported missing, had ended, as he had been found deceased.</p>Social media reporting<p>However, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe called for responsible social media reporting around the kidnapping case of Boshoga.</p><p>“In the last 24 hours, unverified social media accounts have shared misleading and false information claiming that Mr Boshoga has been found deceased.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Vehicle used in brutal child murder forfeited to state </p> </p> </p><p>“The Saps can confirm that the investigation into his kidnapping is still at a very sensitive stage, and the businessman has not been found alive or deceased. We therefore call on all social media users to stop the spread of unverified information,” Mathe said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Police rescue kidnapped Pakistani businessman in Evaton</p>Misleading information<p>Mathe urged social media users to “spare a thought for the family of Boshoga”.</p><p>“The spreading of such misleading information has caused unnecessary trauma, panic and anxiety for the close family members, including his mother, wife and children.</p><p>“The Saps are in close contact with the family, and if there are any developments in the case, the family will be the first to be notified by the investigating team,” Mathe added.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Vehicle used in brutal child murder forfeited to state </p> </p> <p> <p> Witbank church robbery and kidnapping ends in two arrests </p> </p> </p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-9.01.37-AM.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript></p>Pakistani kidnapping<p>Earlier this month, the Gqeberha-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation team of the Hawks successfully opposed bail for six suspects accused of kidnapping a 55-year-old Pakistani businessman.</p><p>Two former police officers from the Western Cape were among the four people arrested when Gauteng police rescued the Pakistani businessman more than 776km from where he was kidnapped.</p><p>Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba said during a closed court session, the Hawks presented a compelling argument against their release.</p><p>“The court sided with the state, denying bail and keeping the suspects in custody. The matter has been remanded to 4 August 2025 for further court proceedings.”</p><p> </p><p>The bail ruling, which was handed down this week in the Graaff-Reinet Magistrate’s Court, has been welcomed.</p><p>NOW READ: Woman nabbed at OR Tambo airport with 10kg of cocaine</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics kidnapping missing Police Social Media South African Police Service (SAPS) </p> Police slam misleading reports about busienssman Jerry Boshoga	查看 3864	《公民报》	2025-07-31 16:23:31 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226040	有图 <p> The home team lead the series 2-1 after four pulsating matches up to now. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ravindra-Jadeja-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during a net session at the Oval this week, ahead of the fifth Test against England. Picture: Alex Davidson/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>What a series we have seen between England and India. And the fifth and final Test starting at the Oval on Thursday should be another cracking game.</p><p>England are 2-1 up in the series, so there’s still plenty on the line in the coming days.</p><p>And what a build-up it has been to the start on Thursday. There has been all sorts of talk about how the fourth Test ended, with a good number of verbals thrown around between the players, while there have been a few issues with certain players getting a little heated with the groundsman at the Oval.</p><p>On top of all this, England captain Ben Stokes will not play the fifth Test because of a minor injury and the Test will also serve as a farewell tribute to the late England batter Graham Thorpe, who took his own life last year after suffering from depression and anxiety.</p><p>“A Day for Thorpey” will be held on Friday in support of mental health charity Mind on what would have been the batter’s 56th birthday.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Expect more fireworks in fourth Test between England and India </p> </p> </p><p>It’s all set up then to be an intriguing few days.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>England are the favourites, according to Betway, at 2.55 for the win, while India are at 3.45 for the win — something they must achieve if they’re to square the series. A draw is at 2.55.</p><p>These Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics England cricket team India cricket team </p> England or India — who'll take the fifth Test? \| The Citizen	查看 2119	《公民报》	2025-07-31 16:24:42 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word
3226039	有图 <p> "Every time we go to a major tournament, we have to fight about money, we have to fight about basically everything," said the Banyana forward. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jermaine-Seoposenwe-Banyana-Banyana-Safa.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Banyana Banyana forward Jermaine Seoposenwe has hit out at Safa after retiring from international football. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/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>Retired Banyana Banyana striker Jermaine Seoposenwe has slammed the South African Football Association in explaining her reasons for walking away from the international game at just 31 years of age.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sundowns’ Cardoso hails collective effort</p><p>Seoposenwe’s last game for Banyana came in the third-place play-off penalty shootout loss to Ghana at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on July 25.</p>Banyana players’ strikes<p>And she told Robert Marawa on 94.7FM on Wednesday that constantly having to fight with Safa for recognition had worn her down.</p><p>Banyana’s players went on strike ahead of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in a bonus row with Safa. And they again went on striker before the recent WAFCON, over unpaid match appearance fees.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Motau calls for patience after Banyana’s poor showing at WAFCON </p> </p> </p><p>“I just want to love football … don’t want to be unhappy … don’t want to continue to struggle for things that, as a national team player, you deserve,” said Seoposenwe, who played for Banyana for 15 years, earning over 100 caps.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I know what I can bring to the national team, but it’s best that I walk away.</p><p>“The treatment, every time we go to a major tournament, we have to fight about money, we have to fight about basically everything … why do we have to fight?,” she continued.</p><p>“Why can’t you plan for the year? Fifa gives you a calendar, why don’t you budget?”</p><p>The Banyana forward even said the players were even on strike before her final game against Ghana, and that they went to the stadium late.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Motau calls for patience after Banyana’s poor showing at WAFCON </p> </p> <p> <p> No complaints fromEllisinBanyanadefeat toGhana </p> </p> </p><p>“It becomes difficult to do your job to the best of your ability. The country expects us to do these amazing things, but they don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes.”</p><p>Despite their success in winning the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and reaching the last 16 of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, Banyana have struggled to get new sponsors.</p>‘Not celebrated enough’<p>And it has now been reported by SABC News that Banyana’s 16 year partnership with Sasol is coming to an end, after the global chemicals and energy company failed to reach an agreement with Safa.</p><p>Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has also reportedly been working without a contract for some time.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Motau calls for patience after Banyana’s poor WAFCON showing</p><p>“I’m talking about Banyana as a whole, I think this team is not celebrated enough for their achievements. I think with everything that this team has done on the field, there’s no sponsors coming in, all of those things. I think they need to be celebrated more, they need more recognition, they deserve more because of that,” Ellis told Radio 2000.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) banyana banyana South African Football Association (SAFA) </p> Banyana's Seoposenwe aims parting shot at Safa	查看 3836	《公民报》	2025-07-31 16:29:18 2025-08-01 06:50:18	word

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