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View Online Good Morning, SA The Inspector-General of Intelligence has launched an investigation into allegations that police top brass, including Police Minister Bheki Cele, police commissioner Lieutenant-General Fannie Masemola and Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya allegedly unlawfully and irregularly issued top-secret security clearance certificates to two cops. Here are your top stories for Friday, 31 March. KELLY ANDERSON, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR EXCLUSIVE | Top cops, including Bheki Cele, under investigation for 'illegal' security clearances The story: Police Minister Bheki Cele, police commissioner Lieutenant-General Fannie Masemola and Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya are under investigation for allegedly unlawfully and illegally issuing two top-secret security clearance certificates.   The details: The Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence (IGI) is investigating Cele and Lebeya for issuing a security clearance certificate to a Hawks officer.   What else: The IGI is probing Masemola for illegally signing off Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo's security clearance certificate. Read the full story Oscar Pistorius has never told the truth, says Reeva Steenkamp's family as he comes up for parole The story: Reeva Steenkamp's parents have been mentally prepared for the possibility that Oscar Pistorius may be released on parole for her murder, but their lawyer says they still don't accept that he's told the truth about her death.   The background: Oscar Pistorius shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp through his closed toilet door on Valentine's Day 2013, setting the scene for a highly-publicised murder trial that ended in the former Paralympian being found guilty of culpable homicide.   What else: Aborted court litigation has already revealed that Pistorius' release has been universally supported by his prison social worker, psychologists, unit manager and head of recreation. Read the full story Thabo Bester escape: Govt mulls immediate termination of G4S contract at compromised prison The story: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said Thabo Bester's escape from prison was a "huge embarrassment".     What else: He added he and the acting national commissioner of correctional services took "full responsibility".     What now: Lamola said the justice department's legal advisors were looking into the terms of its contract with G4S, which manages the prison. Read the full story News for You ECONOMY Rate shocker: Did the MPC just go out with a bang? It's hopeful to predict that the SA Reserve Bank went out with a bang, exiting this rate hike cycle with a final big 50 basis point hike. NEWS Private security firm offers R100 000 reward for information on Thabo Bester Private security company Fidelity ADT has offered a R100 000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of Thabo Bester. GOVERNMENT EFF, ANC no-confidence motion sees DA's Tania Campbell removed as Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell was voted out by 126 votes in support, with 91 against the motion. My view on SA remains unchanged: We need action, not despair Adrian Gore writes that he has a deep belief in the potential of our country and it is clear to him that this is not a time for pessimism, despair and inaction. He argues that, on the contrary, we are in desperate need of optimism, hope and action. ADRIAN GORE Must-read in lifestyle Eyeing top four: Blitzboks 'have to step up and prepare for battle' at Hong Kong Sevens This weekend, the jewel in the World Sevens Series crown, the Hong Kong Sevens, takes place, and the Blitzboks will be hoping to improve on their recent showings. Read more Wayde, Akani serenaded at SA Champs as Semenya cast aside following latest rule change Caster Semenya could only watch from the sidelines as fellow stars Wayde van Niekerk and Akani Simbine received warm receptions at the ASA National Championships in Potchefstroom on Thursday. Read more Prison wedding: Woman weds drug trafficker imprisoned for 6 years - 'There was no champagne' Self-styled rap star Ivo Vieira Silva - known as 18 Karat, for his GBP3 000 (about R66 800) solid gold mask - was jailed after the police seized 11 kilogrammes of marijuana. Read more Bringing a third lover into your broken relationship won't fix it. It's more likely to set it on fire Some couples think adding a third person to their relationship will make things interesting and fun again, but it could lead to heartbreak if not done properly. Read more Meanwhile, in the rest of the world Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, becoming the first former US president to face criminal charges.   At least five people have now died in Pakistan, at sites where free flour is distributed. In Burundi, the United Nations is halving the food rations of more than 56 000 Congolese refugees, which means they will get half their minimum daily calorific intake.   Scuffles broke out at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, where Orthodox monks are facing off against government agents working to evict them. The Ukrainian government accuses the church of maintaining ties with invaders Russia.   The Pope is doing better, said the Vatican, which also said he was in hospital for pre-planned checks before it emerged he had a respiratory infection.   13 people died in India when a floor covering a temple well collapsed. 9 people died in the US, when two US Army helicopters collided.   Four bankers were convicted in Switzerland for helping the Russian known as "Putin's wallet" to set up big-money Swiss bank accounts without proper checks.   New Zealand confirmed it had recorded its first-ever death due to rabies, but it doesn't look like there is rabies in New Zealand.   And sex workers in Amsterdam marched in protest against plans to evict the centuries-old red light district from the city.   Cape Town, Joburg get ready! News24's On the Record summit returns to nudge the country towards hope South Africa's problems are plenty - let's gather to talk about them and their solutions. The Cape Town leg of News24's On the Record summit will take place on Thursday 25 May, and the Johannesburg leg will be held at the end of August. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS24 APP CONNECT WITH US

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