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Daily news update: February 16
‘Not all bad about apartheid’ – DA MP sparks fury during Sona debate
“Apartheid was bad…but not everything was bad about apartheid.”
This comment by DA MP Mlindi Nhanha during the State of the Nation Address (Sona) debate on Wednesday, prompted a chorus of boos at Cape Town City Hall.
Nhanha is not deterred by heckles.
READ MORE: ‘Not all bad about apartheid’ – DA MP sparks fury during Sona debate
Cele was forced to retract claims that Steenhuisen was an abuser
Police Minister Bheki Cele has been forced to withdraw his claim in Parliament that Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen is accused of abusing his wife.
Cele on Tuesday, during a State of the Nation Address (Sona) debate at Cape Town City Hall, said Steenhuisen abused his wife before marrying him, which angered DA MPs and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. , who asked him to withdraw his claim.
READ MORE: Cele forced to withdraw claims that Steenhuisen was an abuser
Weather warning: another week of heavy rain poses a serious risk to property, people
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has again warned of heavy rains that could cause flooding in some parts of the country, over the next few days.
Many parts, especially in the east, have experienced heavy rains since last week, leaving several people destitute and dead.
READ MORE: Weather warning: Another week of heavy rain poses a serious risk to property, people
WATCH: AKA family addresses claims of friend’s involvement in shooting
The family of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes held a media briefing on Tuesday evening, following the sudden and tragic death of the popular rapper last week. Tony Forbes – in his capacity as family spokesman – spoke to the media for the first time.
The briefing was held at one of AKA’s favorite hangouts, Rockets in Bryanston.
READ MORE: WATCH: AKA’s family addresses claims of a friend’s involvement in the shooting
Girls Girls die for earthquake-hit Turkey
Following the uncertainty surrounding the Turkish Women’s Cup following the devastating earthquakes that hit the country and Syria, the tournament has been given the green light to go ahead.
Turkey and neighboring Syria were hit by an 8.7-magnitude earthquake last week, leaving thousands of lives lost as the toll continues to rise as rescue teams try to help those still missing and trapped in collapsed buildings.
Read more: Girls go to earthquake-hit Turkey