Good morning, SA | Ramaphosa draws the line for corrupt ANC members, municipalities spend R1bn on legal fees, Nathaniel Julies' family says he was eating when killed

The ANC NEC urged law enforcement to leave no stone unturned when dealing with Covid-19 corruption.

View Online Good Morning, SA President Cyril Ramaphosa puts his foot down about corrupt ANC members, municipalities spend more than R1 billion on legal costs and Nathaniel Julies' family says the 16-year-old was eating when he was shot dead by police. SHELDON MORAIS, ASSISTANT EDITOR: BREAKING NEWS ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule with President Cyril Ramaphosa at Parliament in Cape Town. (Adrian de Kock) ANC NEC: Ramaphosa draws a line in the sand, says all members who face charges must go The story: The ANC's national executive committee (NEC) has urged law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned when dealing with Covid-19 corruption. What happened: The party's top six, in an unusual move, held a media briefing where President Cyril Ramaphosa read the statement from the three-day meeting held by the ANC's highest decision-making body in between conferences. What was said: Ramaphosa said ANC members who had been formally charged for corruption or other serious crimes must step aside from all leadership positions in the party, in legislatures, and other government structures pending the finalisation of their cases. Read More Police officers Simon Scorpion Ndyalvana (left) and Caylene Whiteboy (right) appeared in the Protea Magistrate court in Soweto on Monday following the killing of Nathaniel Julies. (Chanté Schatz, News24) Packet of biscuits 'found in Nathaniel Julies' pocket', he was 'eating it when he was killed' The latest: The family of Nathaniel Julies believes there was no motive to kill the 16-year-old and were pained when they allegedly found a packet of biscuits in his pocket after his death. What we know: His uncle, Cyril Brown, alleged on Monday, after two police officers appeared in court in connection with his death, that Nathaniel had been eating the biscuits outside his Eldorado Park home on 26 August when he was shot.  In quotes: "It is painful because when we went to fetch his body, there were biscuits in his pocket, that he was eating when he was killed. Read More Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. (Gallo Images/Phill Magakoe)) Municipalities have spent more than R1 billion on legal fees, investigations - Mboweni The news: South Africa's municipalities have spent a collective R1.2 billion on legal fees. Top scorers: Metro municipalities such as the City of Cape Town, City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni Metro, and Buffalo City in the Eastern Cape are some of the biggest spenders in the 2018-19 financial year. How we know: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni revealed these figures in response to a written parliamentary question from DA MP Gizella Opperman who wanted details on municipal finances and expenditure. Read More News for You PROTEAS Cricket SA postpones AGM, set for organisational 'reconfiguration' In another shocking turn of events, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has postponed its AGM, which was due to take place in Johannesburg on Saturday. NEWS Mbalula too focused on being a 'celebrity minister of Twitter' - aggrieved transport dept staffers Transport department staffers say Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula's Twitter popularity trumps his official work. ECONOMY Alcohol, cigarette sales ban weighed on July tax collections - data Tax revenue collections for July 2020 fell 11.4%, compared to last year, data from National Treasury shows. Ramaphosa and the ANC - a mutually assured destruction While he may be the president of the ANC, Cyril Ramaphosa is only surviving due to a variety of complex issues. RALPH MATHEKGA, COLUMNIST On the lighter side WATCH | How this 12-year-old from Cape Town made history around Japan's Ebisu Drift Track Muhammad Uzayr Rajah may only be 12-years-old, but he has quickly made a name for himself in South Africa's drift circles. Read more WATCH | Ocean View 'soup kitchen' for cats and dogs helps pet owners during tough times Animal rights activist Ingrid de Storie cooks up hearty meals for local pets going hungry in her neighbourhood. Read more Uber Eats motorcycles will now deliver your parcel of up to 15kg nearby – fast For roughly the price of an Uber trip, the Uber Connect service will deliver anything legal you can fit into the topbox of a motorcycle to a nearby address. Read more WATCH | Mother and daughter duo share R600 000 in 'dumpster treasures' with charities and friends Some of the most expensive items the two have found include hair straighteners and designer shoes. Read more Elsewhere in the world China detains Australian journalist in latest blow to relations US passes 6 million Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins Two charged after mass poisoning at Oslo bunker rave DOWNLOAD THE NEWS24 APP CONNECT WITH US

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