Good Morning, SA | Terror in Krugersdorp: Questions linger as labs try to link suspects' DNA to 8 victims

PLUS: No investigation, no protection: Inside department head's big lie

View Online Good Morning, SA I spent much of my weekend fluctuating between trying to process and block out the unfathomable details of the Krugersdorp mine attack. I think like most of you, I am angry, terrified, and heartbroken, and my blood is boiling for swift and serious justice. The ANC policy conference wrapped up last night, and our politics team have all the details on what transpired, including what happened with the contentious step-aside rule. Our investigations team have part three of Silenced out today, which exposes how Gauteng Health CFO Lerato Madyo did nothing when alerted by Babita Deokaran to R850m in dubious Tembisa Hospital payments. Some good news still managed to trickle in this weekend, with Bafana legend Benni McCarthy joining Man United as a coach, and South Africa claiming four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. Our sporting stars always manage to bring a glimmer of good to the nation, don't they? That's me for today – cheers. KELLY ANDERSON, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR Krugersdorp rapes: Questions linger as labs try to link suspects' DNA to 8 victims The story: Forensic laboratories are working around the clock to identify the people involved in the rape and robbery of eight women in Krugersdorp.   What now: The individuals are expected to appear in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court on Monday.   What else: Police Minister Bheki Cele met with some of the victims on Sunday. Read the full story SILENCED | No investigation, no protection: Inside department head's big lie to Babita Deokaran The story: Twelve days before Babita Deokaran was murdered, Gauteng Health CFO Lerato Madyo told the whistleblower that her report on dubious spending patterns at Tembisa Hospital had been escalated for an investigation.   What's more: This never happened, and, to date, nearly R850m in payments from the hospital to little-known suppliers has yet to be probed.   More details: The first time Madyo spoke up about Deokaran's concerns was the day of her killing. Read the full story Ramaphosa says step-aside policy has to be 'impartial, fair and consistent' The story: Cyril Ramaphosa says delegates have resolved to retain the step-aside policy, but it should be implemented fairly.    The details: Factions within the party reached a compromise to project a sense of unity.    What now: The compromise strengthens Ramaphosa's bid for second term.  Read the full story News for You ECONOMY Eskom's De Ruyter meets with CEOs to hash out solutions South Africa's CEOs have pledged to support Eskom's power crisis plan by collaborating with the government and will develop a delivery framework, through the BLSA. POLITICS Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says 265 people still face court for breaking lockdown rules More than 200 people still face court for violating lockdown regulations. COMMONWEALTHGAMES Humility, dedication paved way to Lara van Niekerk's gold: 'It still feels so unreal' Lara van Niekerk has been described as light-hearted, full of fun, but totally dedicated to her craft. The 18-year-old claim SA's first Commonwealth Games medal, gold in the 50m breaststroke, on Saturday. ANC policy conference: A festival of factionalism, where no one was willing to engage If anything, the policy conference was a festival of dogma, a festival of selective amnesia, where people decide to forget important facts because it suits their agendas, writes Ralph Mathekga. RALPH MATHEKGA Must-read in lifestyle WATCH | Tristan Stubbs' wonder catch in Southampton is one of the best you'll ever see South Africa's Tristan Stubbs took a stunning catch during Sunday's third T20 against England in Southampton. Read more DJ Zinhle on why local and African brands deserve to be in luxury retail spaces Changing the narrative that luxury brands are not local or African. Read more Magnificent Max! Verstappen storms from 10th to win Hungarian GP as Ferrari tactics flounder again Max Verstappen produced a calculated and blemish-free performance to win the Hungarian Grand Prix from 10th on the grid and tighten his grip on the Formula One world championship. Read more Sean Bean's Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Time takes a hard look at prison life Sean Bean stars in Time: The British prison drama following Mark Cobden, whose been sentenced to four years in prison after accidentally killing a man. Read more In the rest of the world Hitler's gold watch sold for R18 million in Nazi memorabilia auction that infuriates Jewish leaders: Adolf Hitler's watch was the star attraction in a major sale of Nazi memorabilia. The auctioneer received death threats, say reports. 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