Fannie’s Louis Vuitton, cold front, flood victims to blame

News update: A twist in the Louis Vuitton gifts saga could cost Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola his job; and SA support for another cold front.

Meanwhile, the premier of Mpumalanga said the flood victims had only themselves to blame.

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News update: February 20

Louis Vuitton Fannie gift saga

Several police officers investigating the Louis Vuitton scandal involving General Fannie Masemola were allegedly promised promotions in exchange for ending the investigation.

A twist in the Louis Vuitton saga of Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola — *_{National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, 1 August 2022. Photo: Gallo Images/Beeld/Dean Vivier}*

Email that is seen by City press suggesting the police officer would be offered a higher position in the SAPS in exchange for ending the investigation.

The investigation could end the careers of Masemola and other senior police officers.

Read: Play in the police commissioner’s Louis Vuitton gift saga – report

The front is cold

South Africa is bracing itself for severe weather conditions on Monday, February 20.

SA Weather Service warns of incoming cold front and strong winds — *_{People in affected areas are advised to take precautionary measures to stay safe. Photo: iStock}*

According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), heavy rain, strong winds, rough seas and a cold front are approaching in several provinces.

According to the forecast, residents in some provinces are advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety and protect their properties from bad weather conditions.

Read: Weather warning issued for 3 provinces ahead of cold front

Flood victims are to blame

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane says many communities are putting themselves at risk because they live in low-lying areas and are too close to rivers and dams.

Mpumlanga floods update the cold front weather — *_{Flooding in Thekwane South in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit. February 15, 2023. Photo: Warga/Sibongumenzi Sibiya}*

This exposes them to floods and can cause loss of life and property. The Prime Minister then stated that some residents violated the spatial laws governing land management.

This makes them more vulnerable to the effects of floods, which have devastated many people.

Read: ‘Flood victims to blame’ – Mpumalanga premier

Israel was expelled from the 36th AU summit

Sharon Bar-li, the deputy director general of the foreign ministry for Africa in Israel, was expelled from the African Union (AU) summit in Ethiopia.

Israel and Sharon Bar-li were expelled from the African Union Summit in Ethiopia. The ANC and EFF welcomed the decision — *_{The 36th African Union Summit called on member states to increase the spirit of Pan-Africanism, Solidarity and Brotherhood by speeding up the operationalization of the AfCFTA. Photo: African Union}*

The move was welcomed by the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

On Saturday, Bar-li was escorted out of the AU assembly. Israel has accused Algeria and South Africa of helping Iran orchestrate the movement.

Read: ANC celebrates AU expulsion of ‘apartheid Israel’, EFF demands further action

Compiled by Cheryl Kahla.

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