MASHATILE UNMASKED | The R37m Waterfall mansion, his son-in-law and a Gauteng govt housing loan

Joburg residents panic buy water, storage containers ahead of 58-hour water cut

View Online Good Morning, SA Deputy President Paul Mashatile lives in a sprawling mansion bought for R37 million – but he didn't pay for it. The house is registered in the name of a company whose sole directors are his son and son-in-law. And his son-in-law does business with the state. Here are your top stories for Wednesday,12 July. KELLY ANDERSON, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR MASHATILE UNMASKED | The R37m Waterfall mansion, his son-in-law and a Gauteng govt housing loan The story: Deputy President Paul Mashatile is staying in a R37-million home bought by his son-in-law Nceba Nonkwelo – who has received funding from Gauteng government entities – and his son, Thabiso.      What was said: Mashatile's spokesperson and son said Mashatile had to move to the house because of threats in March 2023 by a former girlfriend shortly after he married another woman.    What we found: This is despite the fact that the purchase of the property was set in motion months before the alleged threats, with Mashatile taking occupation shortly after the registration was finalised at the deeds office, which happened to coincide with the time frame in which the threats were made.   Read the full story Joburg residents panic buy water, storage containers ahead of 58-hour water cut The story: Johannesburg residents are leaving shelves stripped of bottled water in various retail stores ahead of a planned 58-hour water outage.   What we know: The water outage will affect a large part of Johannesburg, including Roodepoort, Randburg, Langlaagte, Southdale, and Soweto.   What else: Retailers such as Pick n Pay, Checkers and Spar have seen an increased demand for five-litre bottles of water, while West Pack and Crazy Read the full story BRICS Summit 2023: Bigger, better and more important? The story: The 15th summit of the BRICS takes place in Johannesburg next month.   The details: The long guest list - which includes all 49 African heads of state and 11 political heads of global south bodies, including some controversial ones like Iran - indicates that this summit is... different.    We ask: What will a bigger BRICS mean for the world? Read the full story News for You NEWS Thabo Bester prison break co-accused abandons bail application Suspended G4S official Moeketsi Ramolula has abandoned his bail bid following his arrest for his alleged involvement in the escape of rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. NEWS SAPS official accused of defying court order, ignoring sheriff in battle over customised car A senior South African Police Services official defied an order of the Cape Town Magistrate's Court late last month, refusing the sheriff entry into the SAPS Bellville South impound lot to claim a customised VW Microbus a local man was hoping to export. PARLIAMENT Ramaphosa's red tape team gets new secretariat amid criticism of bloated Presidency The Union Buildings is getting another official with President Cyril Ramaphosa's red tape reduction unit being retrofitted with the appointment of a secretariat, amid criticism of a bloated Presidency. Can't read or write? Don't worry, you can be a councillor From local to national, there is a clear mismatch between the constitutional responsibilities of public representatives and lack of minimum requirements for the roles they play. This is a major flaw in our democratic system, argues Mpumelelo Mkhabela. MPUMELELO MKHABELA Meanwhile, in the rest of the world Zimbabwe could need a runoff if its election were to be held today, according to a new survey.   A group led by Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Djibouti have asked the Eastern Africa Standby Force to "consider the possible deployment" in Sudan, to protect civilians.   Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky continued to push for a path to Nato membership. He got promises of long-range missiles from France and another €700 million from Germany.   Libya sentenced five members of a people-smuggling network held responsible for the deaths of migrants to life in prison.   US prosecutors charged Gal Luft, perhaps best known for accusing the US president's son Hunter Biden of impropriety in China, with being a Chinese agent.   US President Joe Biden did nothing wrong by touching King Charles during an event, the latter's palace said.   Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's wife announced the birth of his eighth known child, Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson.    And Australia is talking about restarting crocodile culls, after an attack on a swimmer by one of its estimated 100 000 reptiles.   Must-read in lifestyle How to replace your car's wiper blades – it's easy until you get it wrong Replacing your own windscreen wipers could save a few hundred rands, but it's not always as simple. News24 Motoring contributor Stuart Johnston shares some sound advice about a car's wiper blades. Read more Double World Cup winner Frans Steyn retires: 'I have given it my everything and I have no regrets' Veteran Springbok and Cheetahs utility back Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Read more Vitality still supporting Netball World Cup teams with tournament 'on track' Tournament director Priscilla Masisi says it was a mutual decision that saw Vitality drop out as title sponsor of the Netball World Cup but says plans are on track for the global showpiece. Read more Is your partner experiencing a life crisis? Here's expert advice on how you can help him navigate it The loss of a job, the loss of his looks, a parent or friend dying, an illness or an empty nest can all trigger the confronting realisation that half his life is gone. While most men adjust, others have a more challenging time. 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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