It’s Wednesday, 22 July, and this is News Bite with Gareth Edwards.
Photographs took centre stage in the attempted murder trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala in the High Court in Johannesburg. The court rejected an attempt by Nardus Grovè to use still images during cross-examination because they were taken four years after the incident and were unauthenticated.
At the Madlanga Commission, IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson admitted the directorate requested a Section 27 referral from MP Fadiel Adams against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo.
Annual consumer price inflation rose to 5% in June, from 4.5% in May. Stats SA says transport, housing and utilities, and insurance drove the increase ahead of the Reserve Bank’s interest-rate decision.
Property-sector figures are warning against a potential second interest-rate hike this year, saying higher borrowing costs are hurting the economy and property market.
Triple-murder accused Ndodana Tshuma has withdrawn his bail application. He faces extradition and is wanted in Britain in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters.
The United States war on Iran has cost $37.5 billion. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked lawmakers for another $87 billion, including $67 billion for Middle East operations.
The Eastern Cape has remembered Nkosi Mpumalanga Gwadiso, chairperson of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, at a memorial service in Bhisho.
In other news we’re keeping an eye on, Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee is finalising its terms of reference. The Western Cape High Court rules on Friday on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent bid to halt the committee.
Unpaid water and sanitation contractors have vowed to intensify their protest outside eThekwini Municipality’s Pinetown depot, alleging favouritism in public procurement.
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Orlando Pirates lost 3-2 to Al-Ittihad in Spain. Chelsea have reportedly signed Morgan Rogers for a British-record £117 million. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says the club still has transfer gaps, while Rassie Erasmus has named a 43-player Springbok squad for Argentina and the Greatest Rivalry series.
And finally, Hugo Broos has reportedly received a one-year extension to remain Bafana Bafana coach through next year’s AFCON after the team’s historic World Cup knockout run.
That’s your News Bite for 22 July.
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