It’s Friday, 7 August, and this is News Bite with Marcelle Gordon.
The ANC’s NEC meets as 2017 vote-buying allegations return. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s claims resurfaced after Ronald Lamola threatened legal action. Fikile Mbalula says the party will respond, while Zamani Saul says money still buys influence and the Veterans’ League wants one-member, one-vote elections.
In KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC says political motives may be behind the killing of councillor Sibusiso Khwela. The 4 November local election date is now proclaimed, and NATJOINTS says police are ready for security threats.
The voters’ roll closes at midnight. More than 400,000 young people registered, but 18- and 19-year-olds remain the least registered group.
School violence is under renewed scrutiny after 19-year-old Siboniso Landela died following an alleged assault at Vusumuzi High School. Four suspects have been arrested, while his family alleges a cover-up.
In Gauteng, a pupil is in hospital after an armed robbery at an Alexandra school, while shots were fired outside Waverley Girls High School during an apparent hijacking
In the Western Cape, a Grade 10 pupil at Bellville South High School died after a classroom attack. Officials want broader interventions, including more extramural activities.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has denied knowledge of political interference in apartheid-era crime prosecutions at the TRC Cases inquiry.
Donald Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship despite earlier attempts being struck down by the Supreme Court.
In other news we’re keeping an eye on, Parliament’s rebuild is 76% complete and remains on track for November 2026, with the National Assembly expected to host SONA and the Budget Speech.
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Banyana Banyana face hosts Morocco in the Women’s AFCON quarter-final on Saturday; Robyn Moodaly-Salgado says the team is peaking at the right time.
And finally, the Stormers welcome the All Blacks to Cape Town Stadium as the Greatest Rivalry tour begins. Beyond Game Day also turns to the SAFA elections.
That’s your News Bite for 7 August. For more, visit enca.com or watch eNCA on DStv 403.