- The Tembisa protests have claimed the lives of four people.
- Joburg mayor accused of having ‘spy’ equipment by a city official.
- Blitzboks look to complete a historic treble with Commonwealth, World Series, and World Cup triumphs.
Four killed in Tembisa protests – TimesLIVE
The death toll has risen to four people after protests broke out in Tembisa on Monday.
Residents are protesting electricity cuts due to defaulting customers while there is also dismay at the rising municipal rates. Protestors damaged a substation, which has sparked outrage among other Tembisa residents who fear power cuts could be on the cards.
Ekurhuleni metro police confirmed that two people had died earlier in the day while a further two were killed allegedly via an attempted ATM bombing. Read more here.
Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse reported to Saps over ‘spy’ equipment – The Citizen
Joburg’s executive head in the office of the city manager, Mesuli Mlandu has accused mayor Mpho Phalatse and former group forensics and investigation services (GFIS) commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of having ‘spy’ equipment.
The State Security Agency (SSA) was asked to investigate the alleged procurement of intelligence gathering equipment by GFIS back in April but found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Unsatisfied with the result, Mlandu has turned to the South African Police Service (SAPS), claiming there is evidence from the SSA itself that implicates Phalatse and Sibiya. Read more here.
Powell’s era of brilliance is almost over, but the Blitzboks are far from finished – Daily Maverick
With the South African rugby sevens team’s triumph over Fiji in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match on Sunday, coach Neil Powell will be looking to complete a historic treble this year before leaving the head coach role.
Having won the gold medal in a 31-7 win over Fiji, the Blitzboks will turn their attention to the final leg of the World Sevens series in Los Angeles. The Blitzboks currently lead the standings with 124 points, just two points ahead of Australia who they beat 24-12 in the semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games.
If the Blitzboks do win the Sevens Series title then only the Sevens World Cup will be left for them to claim, which is due to be hosted in Cape Town later in September. Read more here.
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