It’s Tuesday, 25 August and this is News Bite (https://www.enca.com/news-bite-podcast) with Marcelle Gordon.The Madlanga Commission has heard how Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s shared love of luxury sports cars with Hangwani Maumela grew into a joint venture involving government tenders. Maumela is a central figure in the alleged looting of Tembisa Hospital.
The Steve Biko inquest has begun in the Gqeberha High Court, 49 years after the anti-apartheid activist died from injuries sustained in police detention. The Justice Department stepped in after Legal Aid South Africa rejected the family’s application for representation.
Alleged drug kingpin and former bank manager Raed Cupido says he fears for his life after the murder of a former co-accused who became a state witness. His Cape Town trial is being held behind closed doors, with the media barred from covering his plea.Pakistan says significant progress in US-Iran talks followed army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s latest Tehran visit. The claim comes as Washington imposes fresh sanctions and experts warn of wider regional economic consequences.Couples in unregistered customary marriages have until 31 August to register. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act gives customary marriages the same legal recognition and protection as civil marriages.The R14-million precious stones theft case against suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and three co-accused has been postponed to 18 September.The ANC’s mayoral candidates could be revealed by the end of the week after the party held a special Johannesburg meeting to finalise its list.Transnet is selling 15 non-core properties, including Johannesburg’s Carlton Centre, Umlazi Mega City, Bloemfontein Golf Course and the Durban Station Precinct, as it works to improve its financial position.
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Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says facing the All Blacks at Ellis Park is an iconic opportunity, days after New Zealand beat the Springboks at the same venue.
Swimming South Africa president Alan Fritz and CEO Shaun Adriaanse have been provisionally suspended over alleged World Aquatics Integrity Code violations, including claims of false information, fake documents and abuse of power.
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