The testimony of former minister Nomvula Mokonyane's personal assistant, Sandy Thomas, has been postponed. Thomas had been issued with a summons to appear before the commission on Tuesday but instead asked for a postponement. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo warned her to appear on Monday or "run the risk of facing criminal charges". Former minister Nomvula Mokonyane's personal assistant,…
Former minister Nomvula Mokonyane. Luba Lesolle, Gallo Images A Krugersdorp guesthouse owner told the state capture commission that they hosted former minister Nomvula Mokonyane's 40th birthday celebration in 2003. He also said the function was organised by former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi and that Bosasa had paid for it. Meanwhile, a former Bosasa employee claimed that meat…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…