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Dr Mamphela Ramphele has written an an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa that the ANC continues to add salt to the trauma that South Africans suffered under colonial conquest, apartheid and now state capture.

Though the convicted drug dealers cause of death over the weekend is yet to be disclosed, no foul play is currently being suspected.

Newman, who penned Agliottis biography alongside Peter Piegel, described him as a charismatic person that lived largely.

Tributes and condolence messages have been pouring in after the death on Monday evening of former trade unionist, activist and academic Dr Dennis George.

The convicted killer made an unsuccessful bid for parole in March and has now turned to the Joburg High Court in the hopes of overturning the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board’s decision not to recommend him for early release.

The first citizen executed the suspension based on advice from the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and in terms of the Constitution of South Africa.

Niehaus faced six charges – most of which related to comments he made in defence of his long-time ally – former president Jacob Zuma

Mpofu said Ramaphosa must respond to claims that Mkhwebane acted with a political motive when she investigated his CR17 African National Congress presidential campaign.

The door on broad electoral reform is now closed, but not locked, as the controversial Electoral Amendment Bill itself reopens the possibility of voting system changes — after the 2024 elections. And civil society court action looms.

Mzwandile Masina’s actions have placed him at opposing ends with the Gauteng PEC.