Adriaan’s top 10 reads of the day | Mashatile pressed for answers, Zuma reality check, snoek shortage bites

A fish shortage in the Western Cape has left local fishermen high and dry.

View Online Adriaan's top 10 reads of the day ADRIAAN BASSON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Deputy President Paul Mashatile has been given seven days to account to Parliament's ethics committee regarding corruption allegations against him. Mashatile was in the National Assembly on Thursday, answering questions on the government's efforts to clamp down on corruption.  The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party will have to scrap Jacob Zuma's name from its candidate list after the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) told the party that the former president cannot contest for a seat in Parliament. The MK Party has previously threatened violence if Zuma was barred from contesting the elections.  Many Western Cape homes will be without their beloved pickled fish this Easter, due to what local fishers say is a shortage of fish that is driving up prices. West Coast fisherman and co-founder of Abalobi Fisheries Nico Waldeck said the lack of fish was distressing.  That's it for today. Have a lovely Easter weekend, and please be safe.   Regards,   Adriaan   Parliament's ethics committee gives Mashatile 7 days to respond to corruption allegations Parliament's ethics committee has given Deputy President Paul Mashatile seven days to respond to a raft of corruption allegations hanging over his head.   On Thursday, Mashatile was in the National Assembly where he answered questions on the government's efforts to clamp down on corruption.   But the tables quickly turned when he was questioned about the corruption allegations levelled against him.  Read the full story Sponsored | The top health issues faced by South Africans and how health insurance can help Given the socio-economic difficulties in our country, access to proper medical care is often difficult for many South Africans, but there is a solution that many of us may not have considered – health insurance. 2. Jacob Zuma barred from contesting elections, IEC confirms The Electoral Commission of South Africa upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma's candidature in the upcoming elections. 3. Ekurhuleni mayor voted out of office Sivuyile Ngodwana is no longer the mayor of Ekurhuleni after he was voted out in a motion of no confidence on Thursday. 4. Cop linked to kidnapping of Brits teens a seasoned detective with 18 years of police experience Thuloane Makume, who was arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two Brits teenagers, has been a police officer for the past 18 years. 5. Two-pot system: Parliament passes bill, but Old Mutual warns legal clarity still needed South African lawmakers on Wednesday backed a bill reforming the country's pension laws to allow members to withdraw as much as a third of their savings before retirement. 6. Shortage of snoek leaves many Western Cape households in a pickle this Easter weekend Many Western Cape homes will be without pickled fish and hot cross buns this Easter, due to what local fishers say is a shortage of fish that is driving up prices. 7. Gauteng family mourns 'kind, loving and bright' pupil allegedly raped and murdered by her cousin The grieving family of Owami Visagie is searching for answers after the 17-year-old was brutally murdered, allegedly by a close cousin, this week. 8. SEE | 6 things to check on your car before you hit the road this Easter weekend Many of us are gearing up for road trips and family getaways this Easter weekend. But before you hit the road, it's essential to ensure your car is in top condition to reach your destination safely. 9. OBITUARY | Tony Heard: An editorial light in a time of darkness The former editor of the Cape Times, Tony Heard, who died this week, will be remembered for many things, but mostly as a journalist's journalist, an editor who rose to meet the challenge of difficult times, an editorial light in a time of darkness, writes Anton Harber. 10. IPL records tumble as Proteas batting ace Klaasen wreaks havoc Several Indian Premier League records were shattered on Wednesday as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a high-scoring thriller. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS24 APP CONNECT WITH US

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