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Daily news update: January 22
Magashule faction ‘draws up court papers’ to ban ANC Free State conference
At least two branches of the African National Congress (ANC) linked to former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule are all suspected of preparing to disrupt the party’s Free State provincial conference held this weekend outside Mangaung.
ANC sources confirmed that factions linked to Magashule were busy drafting papers to ban the provincial conference to end because they were not satisfied with being left out of the meeting.
ANC national executive committee (NEC) member David Mahlobo on Saturday said the ANC had not yet received a court letter seeking to ban the conference.
READ MORE: Magashule faction ‘drafts court papers’ to ban ANC Free State conference
Ramaphosa’s Necom published an update on plans to end load shedding
As the country battles excessive load shedding, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) has released a six-month progress update on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan to end blackouts.
The update follows a period of load shedding that was elevated to stage 6 due to extensive breakdowns in Eskom’s generation fleet.
READ MORE: Ramaphosa’s Necom issues update on plans to end load shedding
Zuma diamond man Louis Liebenberg preaches ‘death to the Volk’ from the shower
A near explicit video of diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg is doing the rounds on social media and private messaging platforms after his wife Dezzi captured the visual and shared it on Facebook.
The video begins with a shot of Dezzi’s face as she walks through the house and states that she is going to check if her husband is done with what he is doing.
READ MORE: Zuma diamond man Louis Liebenberg preaches ‘death to the Volk’ from the shower
The health department is telling unemployed doctors to look elsewhere
The health department has told unemployed doctors to seek employment elsewhere despite the country’s critical doctor shortage, with just one doctor for 1,000 patients.
In response to a parliamentary question In May last year, the Minister of Health Joe Phaahla announced that the doctor-to-patient ratio in the country is 1:3 per 198 patients and 0.31 doctors per 1,000 patients, and the number of doctors is decreasing. .
READ MORE: Health department tells unemployed doctors to look elsewhere
Mpumalanga police arrested a gang of police station robbers
Mpumalanga police have arrested four suspects who were allegedly involved in the robbery of the Kwaggafontein police station when several guns were stolen from an on-duty police officer.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said the suspects, aged between 21 and 39, were stopped on Friday while driving a Hyundai Silver i20 in eMalahleni, formerly known as Witbank.
READ MORE: Mpumalanga police arrest gang suspected of stealing police station
Twins allegedly killed their brother with a kitchen knife after a violent argument
A Polokwane family confrontation turned fatal earlier this week when one half of the 36-year-old twins stabbed their sister to death with a kitchen knife in Ga-Mogotlane village.
According to a police report, the twins had a fight on Wednesday, January 18 and became rowdy, disturbing the neighbors. The police were then called to attend the scene of the domestic violence conflict.
READ MORE: Twin allegedly killed brother with kitchen knife after violent argument
A clip from an interview featuring outrageous Kwaito legend Arthur Mafokate has seen the superstar-turned-businessman ridiculed for his dramatic reaction to questions about recent allegations leveled against him.
The video posted on the YouTube account was done by Danny Mdluli who interviewed the director of the South African Arts and Development Association (Saada) in a show called ‘Set The Record Straight.’ Many admitted on social media that they hadn’t heard of the show before the viral clip.
READ MORE: Arthur Mafokate mocked for ‘performance’ in interview
What Kaizer Chiefs can expect from new Congolese player Bosomboli
New Kaizer Chiefs signing Christian Saile Basomboli has been described as a utility player who can play on the wing and as a target.
Bosomboli, 22, joined Chiefs this week from Nchanga Rangers in Zambia after impressing on trial with Amakhosi during the World Cup break.
He arrives with high expectations after passing Arthur Zwane’s stringent recruitment requirements.
READ MORE: What Kaizer Chiefs can expect from new Congolese player Bosomboli