Today’s news includes the founder of Gift of the Givers harshly criticizing allegations that his organization finances terrorism.

Meanwhile, MK party’s Floyd Shivambu claims that everything he announced about leaving the EFF was “true”.

Later, ANC national president Gwede Mantashe said that if those appointed in the party’s government of national unity (GNU) worked hard, they would boost the ANC’s flagging support.

Today’s News: October 28, 2024

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Dr Imtiaz Sooliman slams reports that Givers’ Gift is funding terrorism

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, has responded to allegations that his organization is financing terrorism.

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

Lawrence Nowosenetz, former president of the Board of Jewish Deputies, objected to the Helen Suzman Foundation’s invitation for Sooliman to give a Helen Suzman memorial lecture within two weeks.

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Floyd Shivambu claims ‘everything about the EFF’ is true in interview

MK party national organizer Floyd Shivambu claims everything he revealed about leaving the EFF, leader Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma in an interview with politics podcast SMWX 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 MK party.

The interview created controversy On social media where Shivambu and Malema are trending on various platforms.

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

ANC national president Gwede Mantashe said if the party’s officers in the government of national unity (GNU) worked hard they would boost the ANC’s flagging support.

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

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

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Concerns about food poisoning incidents disrupting teaching and learning

The Department of Basic Education said increasing reports of food poisoning were disrupting education and learning, with the majority of cases affecting students during school hours.

Expressing concern about several cases of food poisoning that have an impact on learning, the ministry said school time was being diverted to assist affected students with medical attention.

At least seven children have died and dozens have been hospitalized in Gauteng after eating snacks bought mainly from spaza shops.

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Call for investigation into Gauteng’s R9.7m arms tender

The Gauteng Prosecutor has said he wants an investigation into 124 handguns the Gauteng government bought for R78,000 each.

The price of weapons was announced in the 2023-2024 fiscal year of the community department.

When the balls are combined, the total comes to R9.7 million.

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SA joins other countries in condemning Israeli attack on Iran

South Africa, along with other countries including Saudi Arabia, condemned Israel’s attack on Iran and the sustained bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon.

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

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

This statement 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 given 5-year suspended prison sentence for child abuse

The Burgersfort District Court sentenced a 32-year-old woman to a five-year prison sentence fully suspended for five years for child abuse and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).

The foreign national defendant was sentenced to three years in prison.

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

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Sundowns suffered shock defeat against City

Polokwane City caused a huge upset by beating reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the Betway Premiership match played at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Bulelani Nikani scored the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute.^And While Sundowns suffered their first defeat of the season.

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

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‘Shaka iLembe’ dominates SAFTAs with 12 Awards: Highlights and best wins

Shaka iLembe She dominated the 18th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs18) on 25 and 26 October, taking home 12 awards.

The main ceremony, hosted by Lerato Kganyago-Ndlala and Skhumba Hlophe, was held at the Gallagher Convention Center and celebrated South Africa’s film and television talents under the theme “Back to Basics”.

Production company Bomb Shelter continued its leadership with 13 awards. Shaka iLembeMultiple wins, including Bests TV Best Achievement in Drama, Makeup and Styling and Best Original Music/Score.

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