Markus Jooste is now a wanted man - but he will likely escape being extradited to Germany

A senior government official has been charged for Digital Vibes. The real kingpins are next

View Online Good Morning, SA Markus Jooste is now a wanted man in Germany – while a Dutch court effectively killed off Steinhoff in its current form on Wednesday. But getting him to Germany to face the trial may be tricky. Here are your top stories for Thursday, 22 June. KELLY ANDERSON, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR Markus Jooste is now a wanted man - but he will likely escape being extradited to Germany The story: A German judge has issued an arrest warrant for Markus Jooste some two months after he failed to appear in court.    However: Germany may not even try to extradite him from South Africa, a German expert says.    What's more: As news of the arrest warrant broke, a court in the Netherlands put an end to Steinhoff as a publicly traded company.  Read the full story Johnny Baartman, suspected of killing his ex-wife, wants to 'tell the court everything' The story: A Gqeberha man accused of murdering his ex-wife wants to tell the court everything about the crime.   What happened: Johnny Baartman appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, hours after Desiree Baartman's body was found.   The details: He failed to make eye contact with any of his family members, including his two children seated in the public gallery. The case was postponed to Monday.  Read the full story A senior government official has been charged for Digital Vibes. The real kingpins are next The story: Popo Maja has become the first person to be charged with corruption for the dodgy National Health Insurance communications tender awarded to Digital Vibes.   The background: Maja allegedly received payment from Tahera Mather on the day he was evaluating the bidders for the more than R140 million tender.    What's more: A source close to the investigation has revealed the key players who benefitted from the tender are next in line to be prosecuted.  Read the full story News for You INVESTIGATIONS 'Sacrificial lamb': City of Johannesburg dismisses whistleblower who flagged R8.2bn irregularities The City of Johannesburg has dismissed a senior official who blew the whistle on irregularities and possible corruption to the tune of R8.2 billion. NEWS If the president asks for airtime, say no: Presidency warns against scammers using Ramaphosa's name The Presidency released a statement on Twitter on Wednesday warning people that scam messages of the president requesting funds had been circulating. ANALYSIS Missing Titanic sub: 6 submarine disasters since 1963 As rescuers race against the clock to find a missing tourist submersible, News24 reflects on six submarine disasters that have occurred since 1963. Winde should get praise, not scorn, for his US trip to save AGOA Contrary to the naysayers, Alan Winde's trip to the US was not about protecting some elite industry. It was about protecting the jobs and incomes of those in the wine and citrus fruit industries which are essential sub-sectors for the Western Cape, writes Mbhazima Shilowa. MBHAZIMA SHILOWA Meanwhile, in the rest of the world Just when the diplomats were making progress, Joe Biden basically called Xi Jinping a dictator.   Ukraine is looking for $7 billion (call it R130 billion) in aid to rebuild what Russia broke. Many African countries are not thrilled about that.   A suspect in Kenya's starvation cult died after starving himself in prison.   Zimbabwe says its election will cost a little under R300 million.   Switzerland's President suddenly decided it is "the right time to leave".   What looked like a gas-leak explosion rocked central Paris.   The count of women massacred in a prison in Honduras reached 46.   Must-read in lifestyle Sobriety coach shares the benefits of going alcohol-free Sobriety coach Christy Osborne shares several ways going alcohol-free can benefit you. Read more Federer hails 'unbelievable' Djokovic but 'hard to say' who's greatest Roger Federer described Novak Djokovic's record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title achievement as "unbelievable" on Wednesday but avoided anointing his old rival as the greatest player of all time. Read more Sibusiso Mjikeliso | Second chances are great but Aphiwe Dyantyi is a dynamite Sharks signing For all the talk of Aphiwe Dyantyi getting a second chance, the new Sharks backline player could prove a dynamite signing if he can regain the bulk of his electrifying ability. Read more FIRST CHAPTER | 'Teenagers keep secrets' – A gripping new novel by Sam Beckbessinger and Dave Halvorsen This is the first chapter of Girls of Little Hope by Sam Beckbessinger and Dave Halvorsen. "I loved the hell out of this," said Lauren Beukes of Girls of Little Hope. Read more War On Truth: Karyn Maughan to lead summit panel on protecting SA journos, whistle blowers News24 is gearing up for its On The Record Summit in Johannesburg, where legal journalist Karyn Maughan will host a panel discussion on safeguarding whistle blowers and independent journalism in South Africa. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS24 APP CONNECT WITH US

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