- SAPS investigating Philani Lushaba’s theft allegations.
- Cher confirms romance with younger boyfriend Alexander Edwards after surprising PDA photos.
- Springboks to review goalkicking.
‘Sex, lies and parties’: Crime Intelligence rocked by another scandal – News24 (for subscribers)
Major General Philani Lushaba opened a theft complaint in Tshwane on August 6. Lushaba told News24 he left his house with a companion the night before and went to various sites. On his return, the house was still in order, so he went to bed. When he woke up, his laptop and mobile, valued R75,000, were gone. But a source from CI and the Independent Police Union of South Africa (Ipusa) said that Lushaba was not telling the whole truth.
“It is alleged that General Lushaba brought in [sex workers] at his house in the absence of his wife, who was away on business purposes and partied the whole night until the morning. The [sex workers] ransacked the house of moveable properties, including [state-owned] properties (laptop and firearm),” said National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Read more here
Cher Shuts Down Critics Of 40-Year Age Gap With New Boyfriend: ‘Love Doesn’t Know Math’ – Huffington Post
Cher was spotted leaving a Los Angeles restaurant while holding hands with Alexander “AE” Edwards over the weekend. The photographs, notably one of Edwards kissing her hand, fuelled rumours of a possible new romance and raised eyebrows over their 40-year age difference.
According to Huffington Post, Cher, 76, confirmed her relationship with the 36-year-old music businessman and responded to admirers who questioned the couple’s age gap. Read more here
Bok assistant coach Davids says goalkicking issues discussed ahead of France Test – News24
Prior to Saturday’s match against France at Marseilles, Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids stated that the team has thoroughly examined their goalkicking. At Saturday’s Test against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, the goalkicking was a significant issue, among others, News24 reports. Read more here
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