Jacob Zuma and Louis Liebenberg enjoy a jovial exchange at Nkandla – Photo: Facebook / Forever Diamonds and Gold
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday 20 April 2022
In the latest news in South Africa on Wednesday 20 April 2022, Jacob Zuma and Louis Liebenberg enjoy a jovial exchange at Nkandla.
Jacob Zuma and Louis Liebenberg enjoy a jovial exchange at Nkandla – Photo: Facebook / Forever Diamonds and Gold
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Wednesday 20 April.
You can judge a person by the company he keeps, and Jacob Zuma’s latest acquaintance certainly comes with some baggage. Last weekend, the former president was pictured with Louis Liebenberg – leaving us with lots to unpack.
In other news, President Cyril Ramaphosa and a few ministers have had charges of culpable homicide opened against them for the KZN floods.
SASSA is encouraging victims of the deadly KwaZulu-Natal floods to apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant for Disasters.
And in what promises to be an enormous boost for Cape Town and its tourist-driven economy, the Mother City’s international airport will now operate a triangular flight route between itself, Johannesburg and Atlanta – in the US state of Georgia. Delta Airlines, one of the biggest in the business, will provide the service.
The last thing we need right now is Stage 6 load shedding – but nothing stops Eskom from letting SA down with alarming regularity.
Good news! The man who attacked retired British lodge owner, Christine Robinson at Rra-Ditau lodge in Limpopo was found guilty of rape and murder.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Wednesday 20 April
Who is Louis Liebenberg? Zuma’s new friend linked to ‘whites-only town’
His name may sound familiar to some of you: He’s a high-profile businessman, who has been active in the mining, gold, and diamond industries. However, a number of accusers have labelled Liebenberg as a ‘conman’.
Several Facebook groups have been set up, allegedly exposing the Northern Cape resident as a fraud. It’s believed he has been part of several Ponzi schemes, which have illegally taken money from investors.
KZN floods: Activists open case of culpable homicide against Ramaphosa
Climate justice activists have opened a case of culpable homicide against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The president’s name is not the only one in black and white as ministers and other government representatives have been named.
This follows the deaths of over 400 people due to the floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The activists are arguing that the disaster could have been avoided had the government implemented adaption and mitigation strategies.
SASSA SRD Disaster grant: R1200 in food vouchers, up to R3.9k for families who lost loved ones
The department of social development is encouraging residents of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) who were affected by the devastating floods to apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant for Disasters.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) explained that SRD grants – such as the R350 COVID-19 one – are meant to provide temporary assistance to people affected by a crisis or disaster.
The relief is meant for people who are unable to meet their families’ most basic needs.
Possible STAGE 6 load shedding ‘may hit SA this week’
A leading energy expert in South Africa fears that the current load shedding situation will get worse before it gets any better. UCT professor and energy policy specialist Anton Eberhard has predicted that Stage 6 load shedding ‘is now a possibility in the next few days ahead.
Eberhard has forecast a ‘rough week’ for South Africa, and acknowledges the huge economic impact moving to Stage 6 load shedding would have on the country. Earlier today, Eskom confirmed that we’d be moving to Stage 4 load shedding for the rest of Tuesday. Cape Town, however, will remain at Stage 3.
Finally! New flight route connecting Cape Town to USA approved
In what promises to be an enormous boost for Cape Town and its tourist-driven economy, the Mother City’s international airport will now operate a triangular flight route between itself, Johannesburg and Atlanta – in the US state of Georgia. Delta Airlines, one of the biggest in the business, will provide the service.
The good news was confirmed by James Vos. He’s the Mayoral Member for Economic Growth and Tourism at the City of Cape Town – and the excitement coming from his department is palpable.
Man found guilty of the BRUTAL rape and murder of British lodge owner in Limpopo
A man who attacked a retired British lodge owner at Rra-Ditau lodge in Thabazimbi, Limpopo was found guilty of rape and murder in the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane on Tuesday.
Andrea Imbayarwo attacked Christine Robinson at the lodge on 30 July 2014.
Andrea Imbayarwo – a Zimbabwean national found to be in the country illegally for the past six years – is alleged to have murdered Christine Robinson, 59, on 30 July 2014.
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