Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been removed from the leadership of the MKP in Mpumalanga.

- The MK Party is restructuring its leadership in preparation for the 2026 local government elections.

- Provincial and regional structures are being dissolved and replaced with a temporary “elections machinery”.

- National leaders are holding regional consultative meetings to guide the appointment of new leaders.

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Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize’s Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, estimated at around R4.5 million, goes under the hammer this week.

- MaMkhize’s R4.5 million Maybach SUV is being auctioned off by a court-appointed curator to recover part of her R40 million tax debt owed to SARS.

- The auction follows a preservation order granted in November 2024, allowing SARS to seize and sell her luxury assets due to alleged tax evasion.

- Taxpayers are also funding R188 000 monthly for security at her properties, which SARS is trying to sell due to deterioration and outstanding municipal charges.

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Professor Jonathan Jansen has criticised the proposed new history curriculum as “anti-intellectual”, warning that the Africa-centred overhaul could undermine education standards.

- South Africa’s history curriculum is being revised to be African-centred, shifting focus from European-dominated narratives to African experiences and achievements.

- Experts have raised concerns about the potential for “patriotic history”, the omission of key aspects like indentured Indian labour, and the exclusion of significant global events like the French and American revolutions.

- Teachers emphasise the need for a balanced, academically rigorous curriculum that includes diverse perspectives, promotes critical thinking, and provides adequate support.

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Elana Brooke and Tristan Perez. A recording of the couple’s final argument is set to form a key part of the State’s case as Perez applies for bail in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on a murder charge.

- Cape Town cricketer Tristan Perez is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Elana Brooke, and is expected to apply for bail.

- A voice recording of an argument between Perez and Brooke, allegedly ending with her being strangled, is expected to be presented as key evidence.

- The defence intends to challenge the admissibility of the recording and argue that Perez’s statements to the police were made as a witness, not a suspect.

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The 2026 Audi A6 Allroad will be imported to SA.

- Audi plans to launch 13 new models in South Africa by 2027, including electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, to expand its market share.

- Audi has overtaken Mercedes-Benz to become the second-largest premium vehicle brand in South Africa, trailing only BMW.

- Audi is focusing on strong aftermarket services and innovative marketing strategies to maintain brand loyalty and attract new customers amid increasing competition.

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Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke continues to request to be sent to the Fifa World Cup in USA in June but has been denied by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.

- Mama Joy is publicly requesting support to attend the FIFA World Cup to support Bafana Bafana.

- This follows a spat with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, who suggested her husband should fund the trip.

- McKenzie claims Mama Joy’s previous trip to the Rugby World Cup cost the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture R700 000.

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The BYD Dolphin Surf is South Africa's cheapest electric vehicle.

- BYD’s affordable Dolphin Surf has become a popular electric vehicle in South Africa, with BYD selling 239 units in March 2026.

- BYD’s success with the Dolphin Surf, priced from R339 900, has made it a game-changer in the South African electric vehicle market.

- Volvo remains a leading electric vehicle brand, selling 101 vehicles in March, but the author expresses a personal preference for the Volvo EX90 and ES90 models.

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