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Police find possible remains of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner in Limpopo
- Police believe they have found the remains of missing journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli, who disappeared in February.
- Their skeletal remains were discovered in thick bush outside Rust De Winter in Limpopo, along with clothing and shoes.
- Five men have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of the couple, and they led police to the location of their remains.
'Gloves were off': PAC facilitates 'robust' ANC-Afrikaner exchange
- The ANC and the Afrikaner Leadership Network held a heated four-hour meeting facilitated by the PAC to discuss contentious issues.
- Key topics included the BELA Act, the Expropriation Act, farm murder claims, and US-SA relations, with both sides agreeing to seek South African solutions.
- Details of the discussions are being kept confidential to avoid jeopardising the talks, but the PAC described the meeting as intense and robust.
Teacher fired after sexual relationship with pupil, with intimate video trending at school
- A teacher, Modise Mokomele, was fired after a video and photos surfaced allegedly showing him in a sexual relationship with a pupil.
- Another teacher, Paseka Molefe, was also fired for sexually assaulting a Grade 8 pupil.
- The ELRC arbitrator emphasised the prevalence of inappropriate conduct and sexual assault by teachers against pupils, calling it a crisis.
'Mutually destructive' versions: Ex-JSC official contradicts Mbenenge accuser's testimony
- A Judicial Conduct Tribunal is investigating sexual harassment accusations against Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge by his secretary, Andiswa Mengo, which he denies.
- Former JSC law advisor Kutlwano Moretlwe's testimony contradicts Mengo's account of how her initial complaint was compiled, particularly regarding whether Mengo completed it on her own laptop.
- Mbenenge's advocate argues that discrepancies in Mengo's testimony undermine her credibility, while Mengo's advocate highlights inconsistencies in Moretlwe's evidence.
Dead chickens at a contract farm for Daybreak Foods.NSPCA
State-owned Daybreak mulls business rescue after horrified SPCA culls 350 000 starving chicks
- State-owned chicken producer Daybreak Foods is considering business rescue due to financial constraints, including the inability to afford feed and pay staff.
- The NSPCA was forced to cull 350 000 starving chicks at Daybreak's contract farms, where some birds had been without food and water for a week and resorted to cannibalism.
- The PIC, Daybreak's owner, is 'deeply disturbed' by the reports and is engaging with stakeholders to find a solution to preserve assets and jobs.
Sacha and Gaza: Same, same, but (very) different
- Damian Willemse's upcoming 100th cap for the Stormers highlights the team's backline strength, which also includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, another highly talented player.
- While both Willemse and Feinberg-Mngomezulu are exceptional talents, they have different approaches to the game and different personalities, with Willemse being more versatile and Feinberg-Mngomezulu preferring to play flyhalf.
- Despite their differences, both players are highly respected within the team for their work ethic, respectfulness, and the unique qualities they bring to the Stormers.
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