Top 10 news of the day: “Gift of Givers” terrorism charges debunked | Shivambu on the entry of politicians into the MK party | Mantashe’s rallying cry

News today says the founder of Gift of the Givers has slammed allegations that his organization is funding terrorism.

Meanwhile, MK Party’s Floyd Shivambu claims everything he said about leaving the EFF is “true”.

ANC national chairman Gwede Mantashe then says that if the party’s representatives in the government of national unity (GNU) work hard, they will increase the ANC’s dwindling support.

News today: October 28, 2024

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Dr Imtiaz Suliman slams reports that Gift of the Givers is funding terrorism

Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Suliman has responded to allegations that his organization is funding terrorism.

This comes after a Jewish human rights lawyer said in an open letter that Gift of the Givers donates money to groups blacklisted by the US government as terrorist organizations.

Dr Imtiaz Suliman criticizes 'Gift of the Giver' terrorism financing reports — *^{Gift of the donors of Dr. Imtiaz Suliman. Photo: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais}*

Lawrence Novosenets, former chairman of the Jewish Board of Deputies, objected to the Helen Suzman Foundation’s invitation to Suliman to give a lecture in memory of Helen Suzman in two weeks.

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Floyd Shivambu claims ‘everything about EFF’ in interview was true

MK Party National Organizer Floyd Shivambu claims everything he said about the departure of EFF leader Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma in his interview with SMWX political podcast host Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh is “true”.

On Saturday, Shivambu discussed his relationship with Malema and other explosive issues after leaving the EFF for Zuma’s party.

The interview sparked debate on social media, with Shivambu and Malema trending on various platforms.

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Mantashe’s rallying cry: hard work is key to reviving ANC support

ANC national chairman Gwede Mantashe says if the party’s representatives in the government of national unity (GNU) work hard, they will increase the ANC’s dwindling support.

Gwede-ANC-Tambo-GNU — *^{ANC National Chairman Gwede Mantashe. Photo: Gallo Images/Geoffrey Abrahams}*

Mantashe was speaking at a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of ANC veteran Oliver Reginal Tambo in Ekurhuleni on Sunday.

Mantashe said ANC ministers could restore confidence in the party if they spoke about their achievements in their portfolios.

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Concerns about food poisoning incidents interfering with teaching and learning

The Department of Basic Education said the rise in food poisoning reports has disrupted teaching and learning as most cases affected students during school hours.

The department expressed concern about several cases of food poisoning that had an impact on learning, saying school time was being used to provide medical care to affected students.

At least seven children have died and dozens of others across Gauteng have been hospitalized after eating the snacks, mostly from spa stores.

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Calls for investigation into Gauteng arms tender worth R9.7 million

The Gauteng prosecutor says he wants to investigate the Gauteng government’s purchase of 124 pistols at R78,000 each.

The cost of the weapon was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance for the 2023-2024 financial year.

The total cost of all guns is R9.7 million.

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SA joins other countries in condemning Israel’s attack on Iran

South Africa joined other countries, including Saudi Arabia, in condemning Israel’s attack on Iran and the continuous bombing of the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes struck military bases and missile sites in several Iranian provinces on Saturday, killing four soldiers.

SA joins other countries in condemning Israel's attack on Iran — ^{A general view of Tehran after several explosions was heard in Tehran. Israel has announced “precision strikes” against military targets in Iran in response to attacks on it, as Iranian state media reported several explosions around the capital. (Atta Kenare/AFP)}

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was determined to defend itself after the attack.

The announcement comes as South Africa and the international community warn Israel and Iran against escalating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Zimbabwean woman sentenced to 5 years probation for child abuse

Burgersfort Regional Court sentenced a 32-year-old woman to five years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years, for child cruelty and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).

The defendant, a foreigner, was also sentenced to three years of correctional supervision.

The court heard that in October 2023, the woman, a Zimbabwean national, abused and assaulted her 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son in their home.

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Sundowns suffer shock defeat to City

Polokwane City caused a stunning upset with a 1-0 win over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway Premiership match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Sundowns suffer shock defeat at Polokwane City — ^{Polokwane City’s Bulelani Nikani celebrates with his teammates during the Betway Premiership match against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on October 27, 2024. ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix}

Bulelani Nikani scored the only goal of the match out of 82.^nd minute as Sundowns suffered their first defeat of the season.

It was a deserved victory for the Limpopo team, who played without fear and looked the hungrier of the two teams. They limited Sundowns to zero shots on target for the entire 90 minutes.

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‘Shaka iLembe’ dominates SAFTA with 12 awards: highlights and major wins

Shaka and Lembe dominated the 18th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA18) on 25 and 26 October, winning 12 awards.

The main ceremony, hosted by Lerato Kganyago-Ndlala and Skumba Hlophe, took place at the Gallagher Conference Center and celebrated South African film and television talent under the theme “Back to Basics”.

Production company Bomb Shelter leads the way with 13 awards, thanks in large part to Shaka and Lembenumerous wins, including Best Television Drama, Best Achievement in Makeup and Styling, and Best Original Music/Score.

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