Ramaphosa drops DA deputy minister; Top cop arrested: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes

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26-06-2025

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DA supports Budget 3.0, despite Whitfield axing
- The DA will support the national Budget despite the party's deputy minister being axed from the government of national unity (GNU).
- DA leader John Steenhuisen challenged President Ramaphosa to prove the DA is a trustworthy partner within 48 hours.
- Steenhuisen stated the DA is prioritising South Africa's interests over party politics by voting for the bill.
Police Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo arrested
- Major-General Dumisani Khumalo, the SA Police Service Crime Intelligence (CI) boss, has been arrested by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) for alleged unlawful senior appointments.
- This is the second arrest of senior CI officers in two weeks, following the arrest of Major-General Philani Lushaba and others for allegedly covering up a burglary at Lushaba's home.
- Khumalo will be transported to a police station in Pretoria for processing.
DEAR TAXPAYER | Tembisa Hospital 'kingpin' faces SARS charges as R500m corruption web widens
- Stefan Govindraju, a key figure in the R2.3-billion Tembisa Hospital procurement scandal, faces criminal tax charges for allegedly failing to submit tax returns for his company, Fuligenix.
- Govindraju controlled over 56 companies that received nearly R450 million in dubious tenders from Tembisa Hospital, flagged as potentially fraudulent by murdered whistleblower Babita Deokaran.
- An investigation revealed Govindraju's network was wider than previously known, with five additional entities and R16 million in payments, and the SIU uncovered severe procurement irregularities, fraud, and money laundering.
'We both die, or you die alone': How one woman fought off gunman who tried to rape her
- Onkabetse Zandile Mashile fought off a gun-wielding attacker who ambushed, strangled, and attempted to rape her.
- Mashile criticised the police for their lack of response, even with the attacker's location from her phone tracker.
- Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a robbery with a firearm case was opened and encouraged the victim to report the allegations of policing failing to assist her.
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'We can't kill mining for fresh air' says Mantashe on Karoo fracking
- Minister Gwede Mantashe is advocating for the revival of shale gas exploration in the Karoo to address South Africa's looming gas shortage.
- Mantashe criticises South Africa's inaction, stating the country behaves like it doesn't want to save itself despite the impending depletion of gas resources from Mozambique.
- He says that once environmental regulations are received from the DFFE, the moratorium on fracking will be lifted, inviting investment in Karoo's shale gas.
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'I almost jumped on him!' Lood back with the Boks after nightmare two years
- Lood de Jager is making a comeback to the Springboks after overcoming injuries and a heart condition, partnering with Jean Kleyn for the Barbarians clash.
- Teammates and coach Rassie Erasmus praise De Jager's resilience, skill, and dedication to the game, highlighting his importance to the team.
- De Jager expresses his excitement to be back, acknowledging the competition at lock and his motivation to contribute to the Springboks.
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