Here’s this morning’s news update: An easy-to-read selection of top stories. Keep up to date with it The Warga – More news, Your Way.
Daily news update: February 26
The ANC blames state capture for SA’s greylisting
The ANC said it was concerned that South Africa had been greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday. It also urged the government to implement strategies to curb the flow of illegal money into the country.
“The decision is based on FATF’s assessment that South Africa has eight areas of strategic deficiencies related to the effective implementation of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism laws that still require attention,” the party said.
It said South Africa has until November 2025 to address the shortfall.
READ MORE: ANC blames state capture for SA greylisting, says steps are being taken to address problem
The ANC, NFP and EFF coalition in KZN declared it illegal
The ANC, NFP and EFF have yet to taste “victory” in ousting the IFP at the helm of Nongoma Municipality.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court on Friday disqualified the newly elected coalition leaders of the ANC, NFP and EFF.
This follows an urgent application by the IFP after it was removed on Tuesday.
READ MORE: Coalition ‘victory’ canceled
Mpumalanga police commissioner suspended for bribes
Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, the police commissioner in Mpumalanga, has been suspended.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Manamela was suspended by national commissioner General Fannie Masemola over allegations of wrongdoing.
Mathe would not give a reason for the delay. However, reports claim that Manamela was suspended due to numerous gifts he received from the Mpumalanga police station.
READ MORE: Mpumalanga top cop Daphney Manamela has been suspended
The second tragedy was the Herbst family lost their son, the day before Paul’s funeral
Three days before his father’s funeral, the son of Medi Response director and spokesman Paul Herbst died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday morning.
The tragic death of 28-year-old Sevaughn comes days after Herbst’s death on Tuesday.
Herbst’s wife, Linda Herbst, confirmed the news in a Facebook post, saying she was numb and in disbelief.
Read more: Double tragedy as the Herbst family loses their son, a few days before Paul’s funeral
Electoral Amendment Bill: Will Ramaphosa meet ConCourt deadline?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has a few days to sign the Electoral Amendment Bill into law in order to comply with the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) order.
Parliament passed the Electoral Amendment Bill on Thursday after the Home Affairs Portfolio Committee finalized and enacted the legislation earlier this month.
This leaves Ramaphosa several days to approve the bill before the February 28 deadline.
ConCourt has greenlit another extension to Parliament in order to allow for more input from the public in the Bill after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) made amendments to the rules.
Read more: Electoral Amendment Bill: Will Ramaphosa meet ConCourt deadline?
City Power pulls workers from Westbury after Fast Guns gang leader shot
Johannesburg electricity utility City Power has warned that an outbreak of gang violence in Westbury and surrounding areas is affecting service delivery and is concerned about employee safety.
This comes after the 38-year-old leader of the Keenen Fast Guns gang Sheldon Ebrahim was shot dead in the west of Johannesburg on Thursday.
The situation in Westbury, commonly known as Western, has been described as “volatile” and “no-go zone” during the shutdown implemented after Ebrahim’s murder.
READ MORE: City Power pulls workers from volatile Westbury after Fast Guns gang gun boss
Chiefs sneak derby dull win over 10-man Pirates
The Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates clearly showed why Mamelodi Sundowns remain unbeaten in their dominance in the DStv Premiership.
Considered to be the greatest team in the country, the Chiefs and Pirates huffed and puffed and failed to present a structured appearance.
The game, watched by thousands of fans at FNB Stadium on Saturday evening and millions more on television was played in patches but ended with Chiefs claiming victory.
READ MORE: Chiefs sneak derby dull win over 10-man Pirates