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News today includes former president Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party have been given an extension to file answering affidavits in the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to an urgent appeal by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
Meanwhile, bank records have revealed one of men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa was in Gauteng around the time the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was fatally shot.
Furthermore, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has made scathing findings against the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) and government over the Enyobeni tragedy.
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ConCourt gives Zuma and MK party more time
Former presidentJacob Zuma and hisuMkhonto weSizwe (MK)party have been given an extension to file answering affidavits in the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to an urgent appeal by theElectoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
The IEC approached the apex court after the Electoral Court set aside an objection to Zuma running in next month’selectionbecause he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court.
That ruling meant Zuma would remain on the parliamentary list for the MK party.
CONTINUE READING: ConCourt gives Zuma and MK party more time
‘Vote for ANC and allow it to solve its problems,’ says Mbeki as he campaigns in Soweto
Hundreds ofSowetolocals turned out to meet formerANCpresident Thabo Mbeki as he attempted to persuade people to support the ruling party in the elections on 29 May.
Jabulani Mall was abuzz on Thursday afternoon as the ruling party ramped up their campaign trail withMbekiand Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi engaging South Africans ahead of the elections.
While speaking to the media, the former president said he was happy with the number of people who showed up for his walkabout, as he hadn’t been in Soweto in some time.
CONTINUE READING: WATCH: ‘Vote for ANC and allow it to solve its problems,’ says Mbeki as he campaigns in Soweto
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Bank records dispel accused’s alibi that he was not in Gauteng at time of murder
Bank records have revealed one of men accused of killingSenzo Meyiwawas in Gauteng around the time the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was fatally shot.
The murder trial continued in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday.
Following the conclusion of testimony and cross-examination of two witnesses, the state presented the bank records of accused one, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, in order to counter his alibi thathe did not live in Gauteng between 2013 and 2015.
CONTINUE READING: Senzo Meyiwa trial: Bank records dispel accused’s alibi that he was not in Gauteng at time of murder
Luke Fleurs: Kaizer Chiefs star’s alleged killers still behind bars after another bail bid delay
The six men standing trial for the hijacking and murder ofKaizer Chiefsstar Luke Fleurs will have to wait until next month to hear if their bid for bail is successful.
The 24-year-old footballer wasgunned downin a hijacking incident in Johannesburg earlier this month.
Ndumiso Moswane, Fernando Sive, Nhlakanipo Dlamini, Franky Xaba, Maredi Mphahlele and Thembinkosi Hlomikhawu appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with the footballer’s death.
CONTINUE READING: Luke Fleurs: Kaizer Chiefs star’s alleged killers still behind bars after another bail bid delay
Failures by liquor board, government led to Enyobeni tavern tragedy – SAHRC
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has made scathing findings against the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) and government over the Enyobeni tragedy.
Nearly two years ago, 21 partygoers died at theEnyobeni Tavernin Scenery Park, East London, and now the SAHRC has released an investigative report related to the tragedy.
The commission’sinvestigationlooked into the systemic challenges linked with the deaths, which included 12 boys and nine girls aged between 13 to 21 years old.
CONTINUE READING: Failures by liquor board, government led to Enyobeni tavern tragedy – SAHRC
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