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Professor Thabo Masihlelo convicted of animal cruelty, fined R5,000 or faces 10 months in prison, half suspended for five years. NSPCA found starving lions on his property in Free State, highlighting severe neglect. Masihlelo claimed to breed lions for conservation but failed to provide basic care. NSPCA condemns captive lion industry for malnutrition and exploitation.
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White South Africans seeking refugee status in the US have reported positive interviews about land disputes and racism. Meanwhile, other refugee admissions have been halted. Some applicants discussed chartering a plane for their pet dogs. US officials feel pressure to approve applications, while the South African government notes white privilege.
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A mother with a four-month-old daughter with a heart condition was turned away from Tembisa Hospital due to a fire, delaying a critical heart scan. Dr. Angelique Coetzee emphasized the urgency of the echocardiogram to assess the child’s heart health.
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The South African Weather Service issued an Orange Level 5 Warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo due to a ‘cut-off low’ weather system. The warning, in effect until Saturday, warns of heavy rain, chilly temperatures, and potential flooding, hail, and lightning. Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid windows, and take precautions during the storm.
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The Special Investigating Unit reported saving R262 million by canceling SABC and Sita contracts. The SIU briefed Scopa on successes related to state-owned communications, with 11 criminal referrals and various disciplinary actions. Investigations into contracts dating back to 2012 resulted in savings and recoveries totaling R262.6 million, along with legal actions.
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Remgro CEO Jannie Durand expressed challenges working with the government and Competition Commission, making deals difficult. Despite cautious optimism about South Africa’s reforms, regulatory hurdles persist. Durand emphasized managing uncontrollable factors and engaging with authorities, even when in disagreement. Preference stated for not doing business with the government.
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Power outages hit Centurion and Pretoria due to a fire at the Waltloo substation and shutdown of Njala Line 1. City of Tshwane confirms fire at Waltloo Transformer 1B caused outages in various areas. Emergency Services extinguished the fire, but the cause remains unknown. Technicians assessing damage before repairs begin.
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Former SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng is accused of abusing the legal process by appealing a ConCourt decision to repay money gained unlawfully during his tenure. The SIU believes Motsoeneng’s latest appeal is an abuse of the legal system. Parliament’s Scopa committee is investigating the SABC and State Information Technology Agency, with MPs questioning Motsoeneng’s attempts to avoid repaying money.
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Zimbabwe faces a bleak future with President Mnangagwa accused of clinging to power amid a deepening socioeconomic crisis. Analysts warn of a possible implosion due to political repression, economic collapse, and institutional decay. Human rights activists are jailed, hospitals lack supplies, and prisons face food shortages. Factionalism within Zanu-PF and opposition collapse add to the instability.
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In the early 2000s, Guy Watson-Smith’s 5,000-hectare farm in Zimbabwe was violently invaded by armed men, leaving him and his family with a choice to leave or die. Forced to flee to Harare, they left behind their land, workers, and families. Watson-Smith, a white commercial farmer, felt hurt and betrayed by the invasion.
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