A Durban family is holding onto hope as the search continues for Terricia Govender, one of several South Africans reported missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal. The 33-year-old was on a long-awaited pilgrimage when mudslides and floodwater devastated the region.
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele denies that attempts were made to derail apartheid-era TRC cases during his time in office. His testimony comes as victims’ families continue questioning why prosecutions stalled. Nkosinathi Biko has also raised concerns about Judge Isaac Madondo’s involvement in the Steve Biko inquest.
Motorists could face a steep fuel price increase next week. Current data points to petrol rising by about R1 a litre and diesel by nearly R3 a litre after global oil-price increases outweighed the benefit of a stronger rand.
POLITICS AND EDUCATION
Political parties and independent candidates face the final deadline to submit nomination lists for the November local government elections. The IEC is already capturing candidate information as election preparations enter their next phase.
UCT students marched on NSFAS offices demanding that the R55,000 accommodation cap be scrapped. They argue that high Cape Town residence costs and alleged price inflation by private providers are forcing disadvantaged students into debt.
IN OTHER NEWS
Minenhle Makhanya, the architect behind Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla estate, has been ordered to repay National Treasury more than R147 million. The Special Tribunal found that unlawful conduct linked to the upgrades caused financial losses to the state.
SPORT
The Springboks have made late changes for their second Test against the All Blacks. Cheslin Kolbe returns, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at flyhalf and Manie Libbok moves onto the bench as the Boks attempt to regain their rhythm.
That’s your News Bite for 28 August.
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