Nine lawmakers fined for undeclared financial benefits
The Joint Committee on Ethics and the Interests of Parliament has fined nine lawmakers from various political parties, including prominent figures such as MK Party spokesman Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Minister Moropene Ramokgopa, Sihle Zikalaala, Sihle Zikalaala of Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Mkhuleko Hlengwa. ewn. Fines ranging from R10,000 to R12,500 were imposed along with formal responsibilities. After the general election, lawmakers were required to declare their profits within 60 business days of the opening of the assembly in July 2023. Anthea Gordon, an extensive training session conducted by Action Registrar, has failed to meet the deadline for compliance. The committee also denied a request for a final warning in lieu of a fine from ANC MP Masetshego Mofokeng. This cites that the code does not allow such exceptions.
Ethekwini tackles flooding and deals with power losses
Kwazulu-Natal’s Ethekwini municipality is set to deal with widespread power outages caused by destructive rain and flooding in parts of the city, SABC News reports. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 6 warning about serious thunderstorms expected to last in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to evacuate immediately if the water reaches ankle height and secure important documents, medication and emergency supplies in waterproof containers. Meanwhile, flooding has also been reported in other parts of the larger Durban, such as Pinetown and Kroof, where collapsed trees, local flooding and washed-down bridges have compromised access to the area.
The challenges of Gupta handing over will last
The South African government welcomed the Malawi Court’s ruling to hand over the controversial prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to face charges that include violating the Banking Act in 2020, violating the Banking Act, and violating the Banking Act. However, there is no clear timeline left for the extradition of the Gupta brothers Atul and Ajay, who fled South Africa amid a claim for national capture. Despite continuing efforts to bring them back from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including ratification of the 2021 extradition treaty, the UAE dismissed South Africa’s extradition request in 2023, and Guptas is not yet facing prosecution.
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