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Public protector finds Mashazi’s conduct improper over Ekurhuleni appointment (opens the original)
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The public protector has found that former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s conduct was improper in relation to the appointment of Ndumiso Aschendorf Gcwabe as deputy chief of the municipality’s metro police. “We find that Mr Gcwabe did not qualify for the position of deputy chief of metro police. In the circumstances, we further find that the conduct of the former city manager, Dr Imogen Mashazi, as accounting officer at the time of appointment of Mr Gcwabe, constitutes improper conduct
SPOTLIGHT | Nothing is quite what it seems in ‘Verity’, while love collides with real life in ‘Charlie Harper’ (opens the original)
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Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook. Click here to find previous episodes of Spotlight with all the movie news you need, and follow the show on Facebook for all the latest news and giveaways. There is something for everyone this week with Spotlight, from complicated love
SPOTLIGHT | Nothing is quite what it seems in ‘Verity’, while love collides with real life in ‘Charlie Harper’ (opens the original)
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Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook. Click here to find previous episodes of Spotlight with all the movie news you need, and follow the show on Facebook for all the latest news and giveaways. There is something for everyone this week with Spotlight, from complicated love
POLL | Should SA reintroduce the death penalty for GBVF and severe violent crimes? (opens the original)
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Recent spikes in cases of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and other violent crimes have reignited calls for the reinstatement of the death penalty. This follows the discovery of many women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni and surrounding areas, sparking outrage and calls for urgent action by law enforcement. South Africa has also experienced a wave of gun violence, with mass shootings leaving many people dead this week. Several activist groups, political parties and civil society organisations h
POLL | Are you confident in Ramaphosa’s four-point plan to tackle GBV and femicide? (opens the original)
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has sparked mixed reactions from civil society organisations, political parties and the public. During his address on Tuesday, Ramaphosa announced an emergency response alongside a four-point plan to combat GBVF. Acknowledging that the government has failed to adequately protect women, he outlined new interventions tied to strict 30-, 60-, and 90-day deadlines. These measures include municipal safety audits
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