Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

- Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testified at the Madlanga Commission about his possession of tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s credit card, which he allegedly used to funnel bribes.

- Nkosi claimed Matlala needed the card urgently for meetings with Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, but Mashatile denies knowing Matlala.

- Evidence suggests the credit card was used to pay bribes to Sibiya and/or Nkosi, who also arranged for impalas to be delivered to Sibiya’s farm.

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The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has found that former Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s “partner” drained one of his bank accounts during a time when he was not of sound mind and unable to conduct his own financial affairs.

- The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has found that Mosiuoa Lekota’s “partner” emptied one of his bank accounts while he was not of sound mind and unable to manage his finances.

- The court found that Lekota’s partner, Luzelle Adams, received over R1 million from his account, including transfers made after she was notified of a court application.

- Judge Anthony Millar expressed grave concern over Adams’ conduct and imposed a punitive costs order against her due to the fund transfers and lack of cooperation with court-appointed representatives.

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy instructed Prasa to keep a forensic report exposing billions in irregular expenditure hidden from the public.

- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has directed Prasa to keep a forensic report revealing billions in irregular expenditure hidden from the public.

- The report details how Prasa employees allegedly received millions in bribes from contractors in exchange for allocating work and overlooking inflated invoices.

- Despite the report’s findings, Prasa has not charged any of the accused employees, laid criminal charges, or taken steps to recover misappropriated funds.

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- Apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock testified in the Cradock Four inquest, denying any involvement in the 1985 murders of four anti-apartheid activists.

- De Kock claimed he had no knowledge of the killings and that Vlakplaas, which he commanded, never classified the Cradock Four as terrorists.

- This third phase of the inquest aims to shed light on the events surrounding the murders, with De Kock’s testimony considered pivotal.

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US President Donald Trump.

- Escalating tensions between the US and Iran, along with ongoing conflict in the Middle East, caused oil prices to jump and stock markets to tumble.

- The head of the International Energy Agency warned of a major threat to the global economy and a potential energy crisis due to the conflict.

- Concerns about rising inflation and global food security are growing, leading central banks to reconsider monetary policies.

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- LIV Golf South Africa was a successful event with over 100 000 attendees, making it the largest golf event in the country.

- A brawl broke out between fans near the exit, involving pushing, shoving, and punches, before security intervened.

- Despite the violence, no injuries were reported, no arrests were made, and authorities suspect alcohol played a role in the altercation.

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VW Golf GTI Mk8.5.

- The latest VW Golf GTI, with 195kW of power and priced at R908 000, is now available in South Africa after extensive local testing.

- Local VW engineers undertook a 60 000km testing programme to prove the Golf 8.5 GTI could perform optimally on South African fuel, leading to its approval for local introduction.

- The new GTI features updated exterior styling, a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, premium sport seats, and physical controls, while paving the way for the introduction of mild-hybrid VW models in South Africa.

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