Top 10 news of the day: Mark Lifman shot dead | Government Agencies Fight for Courthouse | Mashatile appears before ANC integrity commission

In today’s news, controversial businessman Mark Lifman was shot dead at a shopping center in George, Western Cape, the Department of Justice spent the weekend trying to persuade the Department of Employment and Labor not to close the Mpumalanga High Court building, and Deputy President Paul Mashatile is reported to have appeared before the ANC integrity commission .

In addition, ANC municipal councilors in the North West have been told they will be removed from their posts if they continue to challenge the party, and the headmaster of Wynberga Boys’ High School caused controversy with his speech at the 2024 valedictory assembly.

News today: November 4

Mark Lifman shot and killed in George

Controversial businessman Mark Lifman has reportedly been killed at a shopping center in the Western Cape.

Mark Lifman shot George — *^{Mark Lifman in the Western Cape High Court on 21 October 2022 in Cape Town. Photo: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais}*

Described as an underworld boss, Lifman was previously linked to the murder of steroid trafficker Brian Weinstein and faced charges of extortion and money laundering.

The shooting happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Garden Route Shopping Center and the suspects fled in a white VW Polo with CY license plates.

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Government departments squabble over ‘white elephant’ courthouse

The Department of Justice (DoJ) spent the weekend trying to persuade the Department of Employment and Labor (DEL) not to close the “non-compliant” Mpumalanga High Court building.

High Court of Mpumalanga — Mpumalanga High Court. Photo: Mpumalanga News

The row between the two government bodies began about two weeks ago when DEL inspections found that the four-storey R1.1 billion building in Mbombela, which houses employees of the Department of Justice and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), did not meet health and safety standards ( OHS).

After further investigation, DEL issued a restraining order directing the department to immediately close the building and evacuate employees, but the DOJ continued to operate.

CONTINUE READING: Government Agencies Squabble Over ‘White Elephant’ Courthouse

Paul Mashatile appears before ANC integrity commission – report

Vice President Paul Mashatile has reportedly appeared before the African National Congress (ANC) integrity commission in an attempt to clear his name of multiple allegations.

Paul Mashatile Integrity Commission — *^{Deputy President Paul Mashatile during a visit to Cedara Agricultural College in Durban, 18 May 2023. Photo: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart}*

Mashatile is accused of buying a house in Cape Town for R28 million in December 2023 using cash.

However, he denies this, saying he has no property in Cape Town or anywhere else, except for the house he and his late wife bought through a bank loan in Kelvin, Johannesburg.

CONTINUE READING: Paul Mashatile appears before ANC integrity commission

ANC councilors in the North West to be suspended for defying Luthuli House orders

ANC municipal councilors in the north-west Bohanala region will be removed from their posts if they continue to defy the party.

Moses Kotane has topped the list of municipalities targeted by the Regional Working Committee (RWC) and could see all of the ANC’s proportional representation councilors removed.

Regional secretary Raymond Morail confirmed council speaker Gugu Mtshali was given 48 hours to resign from Tuesday last week when she allegedly tore up a council agenda document during an adjourned council meeting last week. He said Mtshali’s behavior had brought the ANC and the Moses Kotane council into disrepute.

CONTINUE READING: ANC councilors in North West to be suspended for failing to follow orders

Winberg Boys’ High School principal’s speech sparks backlash over gender stereotypes

Deon Scheepers, principal of Wynberg Boys’ High School in Cape Town, caused controversy with his speech at the 2024 valedictory assembly in October.

Portrayed as humor, Scheepers’ speech contained remarks that many felt went too far.

Scheepers drew criticism from both social media users and staff at its sister school, Wynberg Girls’ High School.

CONTINUE READING: Wynberg Boys’ High School principal’s speech sparks backlash over gender stereotypes (VIDEO)

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