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Shivambu's Mayibuye consultation panel describes rape-accused Pastor Zondo as a community leader
JOHANNESBURG - Floyd Shivambu's newly formed Mayibuye consultation panel has described multiple rape-accused Pastor Stephen Zondo as a community leader. At a media briefing on Friday, Shivambu unveiled Zondo as part of Mayibuye's leadership committee. READ: Shivambu defends his association with rape-accused pastor Stephen Zondo Zondo is currently on trial for multiple sexual assault allegations and raping seven women from his congregation. However, Shivambu said he had not been convicted of anything. 'He is a religious leader who has been leading for a very long time. He has been playing multiple leadership roles in his community and even in other organisations that we came from – he was coordinating an otherwise very large inter-religious movement. We did not make a mistake.'
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Mass shooting in Gugulethu claims 7 lives
CAPE TOWN - Seven people have been killed in a mass shooting in Gugulethu on Saturday morning. Police said they were alerted to the shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning, and upon arrival at the Kanana informal settlement, officers discovered the bodies of the victims, all with gunshot wounds. It's understood that the victims may have been socialising in a kitchen when they were attacked. Three other men who were also in the house at the time managed to escape unharmed. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said, 'Lieutenant General Patekile met with detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit on the scene this [Saturday] morning, where he instructed them to explore every possible lead to uncover the truth behind the killings and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Violent and firearm-related crimes remain a top priority for the Western Cape SAPS, and no resource will be spared in the pursuit of justice.'
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Crime Intelligence COO to remain in police custody after failure to disclose pending case against him
JOHANNESBURG - Crime Intelligence chief financial officer Philani Lushaba will remain in police custody following his failure to disclose that he has a pending case against him. Lushaba appeared alongside six crime intelligence senior officials, including the unit's head, Dumisani Khumalo, in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday. They were arrested on Thursday by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), facing charges of fraud and corruption. The matter relates to the appointment of Dineo Mokwele to the position of technical support system manager, a highly specialised division within Crime Intelligence responsible for national covert operations. IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame explained: 'Khumalo, Madondo, Lekalakala, Gabela, Ncube and Mokwele were granted R10,000 bail. They were ordered not to enter any premises of crime intelligence. 'Meanwhile, Lushaba will remain in custody as his matter is a schedule 6 criminal offence, owing to his pending case, and such did not reflect in his affidavit presented to the court for bail application… IDAC is ready to proceed with the trial.'
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Shivambu claims many MK Party members unhappy with how organisation is run
JOHANNESBURG - Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu is claiming that many party members are unhappy with the party's course. While Shivambu is still a member of the MK Party, he has established the Mayibuye Consultation Panel, which will engage members of the public on whether there is a need for a new political organisation. At a media briefing on Friday, Shivambu unveiled the Mayibuye national leadership dominated by former MK Party members. Among the former MK Party members unveiled are Patrick Sindane, Menzi Magubane and Luther Lebelo, among others. Shivambu, who is the national convenor of the consultation process, said this was not a breakaway organisation of former MK Party members. ALSO READ: Floyd Shivambu: 'I don't beg for membership of political organisations' However, he acknowledged Mayibuye has a substantial number of former MK Party members. 'Majority of MK members, including those that remain, are not pleased with the manner in which the organisation is run. That is a fact that defines a lot of members. A lot of people had trusted that this is an organisation that was coming to be a replacement of the disappearing and dissipating liberation movement, but in its current configuration, the MK is not a viable vehicle to fight the battles of the people of SA.' Shivambu said the committee would hit the ground running as early as next week to determine from South Africans whether a new political party is needed.
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Kaizer Chiefs to face African giants Asante Kotoko in Toyota Cup showdown
Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung says the tournament is about celebrating African talent. 'We are proud to face Asante Kotoko… We want to grow our footprint in West Africa while creating an unforgettable experience for our fans.' The two sides last met in 2001 in the Vodacom Challenge, where Chiefs won on penalties following a goalless game. Tickets to the match at Moses Mabhida Stadium start from R80 on Open Tickets.
