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Aryna Sabalenka admits mistakes and credits Coco Gauff for French Open win. Sabalenka criticizes her own performance, calling it her worst final ever. She suggests Gauff was lucky to win and would have lost to Iga Swiatek. Sabalenka later acknowledges Gauff’s victory on Instagram.
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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane urges faster rehousing for families displaced by Khayelitsha fire. Over 50 structures destroyed in cold front. Authorities warn against mishandling appliances. Affected households may receive building materials for reconstruction. Emergency housing interventions in place. 57 families in Ethekwini to receive materials after fire.
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Auditor-General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke, refutes corruption allegations by ActionSA against AGSA auditors in Free State. ActionSA claims collusion with Centlec to manipulate audit outcomes in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. Maluleke defends AGSA’s integrity, citing rigorous audit processes and external reviews. No evidence of collusion found.
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Limpopo Flying Squad arrests foreign national with R100,000 worth of crystal meth in Mokopane. Suspect found without valid ID. Expected in court on June 9 for drug charges and Immigration Act violation. Three more suspects arrested for drug possession in separate incidents on June 6.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa delighted onlookers at a shopping center in Cape Town by stopping to tie a young girl’s shoelaces. The heartwarming moment, captured on social media, showcased the president’s humility and drew praise from South Africans. The act was dubbed “classic Cupcake,” referencing his nickname. The gesture went viral, with many commending Ramaphosa’s kindness.
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New high-tech plates with QR code, track & trace feature, tamper-evident security decal, and alphanumeric characters for vehicle identification and registration unveiled in Gauteng. Designed to prevent cloning and illicit plate swapping, with plates breaking apart if tampered with. Aimed at fighting crime, as 85% of crimes in Gauteng involve motor vehicles. Rollout to start in six months after recent incidents of cloned plates.
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South African Reserve Bank cuts interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing repo rate to 7.25%. Consumers relieved, but warned of potential cost increases. Money Coach Hayley Parry praises timing of cut, highlighting savings on debt repayments. For example, a million Rand home loan could see monthly savings of R515 due to lower interest rate.
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Gerda Steyn and Tete Dijana, both from South Africa, won the 98th Comrades Marathon. Steyn secured her fourth win, while Dijana claimed his third victory, redeeming last year’s 14th-place finish. Steyn finished in 5:51:19, and Dijana in 5:25:28. The event, known as the world’s largest ultramarathon, is a national celebration.
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The West Coast municipality is the best-run in South Africa, with an average home price of R1.4 million. The Auditor General’s annual review of local municipalities for the 2023/24 financial year showed a decline in financial health nationwide, with only 41 out of 257 municipalities receiving a clean audit. Clean audits indicate strong financial and performance management practices.
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Police in Free State have arrested a 42-year-old sergeant in connection with the abduction of 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi in Bloemfontein. The teen was taken by men posing as police officers while driving with a friend. The investigation is ongoing, with the police commissioner emphasizing zero tolerance for criminal behavior within the SAPS. The sergeant will appear in court soon.
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