Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-09-19 i Daily News

A legal battle is unfolding at the Mpumalanga High Court concerning the R44-million estate of the late former deputy president David Mabuza. The court must navigate a complex dispute involving claims from two women who both assert their relationship to Mabuza, with each vying for the rights to inherit his substantial fortune. Mabuza passed away on July 3 and left behind a large estate and multiple dependants. Now, the focus shifts to a R44m living annuity that he had invested through Alexander Forbes Financial Services. This living annuity plays a central role in determining who among those close to Mabuza will be legally recognised as the rightful beneficiary of his wealth. The first respondent, Nonhlahla Patience Mnisi, claimed to be his lawful spouse and the sole beneficiary of this annuity.…

The Zulu royal family has hailed Queen Thandekile Ndlovu-Zulu’s graduation as a big inspiration to the Zulu nation. The queen, commonly known by her maiden clan name Mandlovu, is the fourth wife of the late king Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. She was conferred with a Doctor of Business Administration degree by the University of KwaZulu-Natal during the spring graduation ceremony on yesterday. The queen comes from Linduzulu royal palace in Nongoma in the north of the province and she was accompanied by the reigning king Misuzulu kaZwelithini, who also stood beside her as she received her qualification. Speaking on behalf of the king and the Zulu nation, Prince Thulani Zulu hailed the queen and said her graduation particularly, at her age, would inspire young and old women to take education seriously. He…

Arthur Zwane has praised AmaZulu’s growing fortress mentality at the Princess Magogo Stadium after his side edged Stellenbosch on Wednesday, ending a three-year winless run against the Cape outfit. Usuthu’s victory continued their perfect home record this season, with three wins out of three since relocating to the KwaMashu venue at the start of the campaign. Zwane believes turning their new base into a difficult place for opponents to visit is key to the club’s revival. “It’s not only us, it’s probably all the teams – we have to make it clear that when you come into our backyard, we have to make your life difficult,” Zwane said. “That’s the only way we can bring back people in this area to come support us.” The coach emphasised that home results…

The Champions League returned with drama on all fronts on Wednesday night as Chelsea marked their comeback with a 3-1 defeat at Bayern Munich, Diego Simeone called for greater protection for managers after Atletico Madrid’s fiery 3-2 loss at Liverpool, and holders PSG swept aside Atalanta 4-0 in Paris. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lamented his side’s loss of focus at the Allianz Arena, where the Club World Cup holders made their first Champions League appearance in two years. Michael Olise pressured Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah into an early own goal and England captain Harry Kane added a penalty soon after. Palmer pulled a goal back immediately, finishing off an excellent team move, but Kane capitalised on a defensive error from Malo Gusto to complete a double and secure Bayern’s opening…

Older Sharks fans will recall with a smile the bizarre case of AJ Venter squeezing out of his contract with the Lions in 2000 to join the Sharks because they could offer sand and sea training. It was a dubious legal argument, but Venter became a Shark and, indeed, became a sun and surf worshipper on Durban’s beaches. The blond locks proved it. It is a different scenario for the latest Lions player to trade the City of Gold for the Golden Mile, but Edwill van der Merwe is enjoying Durban’s bounty as much as Venter did. “Life is good, my wife and I love our walks on the beach. It is a very different lifestyle from Johannesburg, and we are excited to be starting this next chapter in our…

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler maintains that Mamelodi Sundowns remain strong favourites for the league title, even though his side has enjoyed a more impressive start to the 2025/26 campaign. Babina Noko have been in blistering form since the season kicked off, and as they prepare to host Golden Arrows tomorrow at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium (3pm kickoff), they have a chance to stretch their lead at the summit. With Kaizer Chiefs occupied in the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend, the log leaders can seize the opportunity to open up a gap at the top. Currently, the Limpopo-based outfit leads the standings on 16 points, a single point ahead of second-placed Sundowns and three clear of Chiefs in third. Tinkler’s side and Amakhosi, however, still have a game in…

The African Security Congress (ASC) has ramped up calls for an in-depth investigation into a R500-million security contract awarded three years ago by power utility Eskom to Fidelity Security Services. The ASC says there are irregularities associated with the emergency procurement processes administered by Eskom in making the award. Ever since doubts emerged about the legitimacy and necessity of the con-tract that came into effect in 2022, the ASC, a political movement that champions the interests of private security guards, have been outspoken abouttheir objection to the contract award. They have since made repeated calls for a police investigation to be instituted. And they have made repeated calls for a police investigation to be instituted. ASC president, Teboho Motloung, in an open letter last month, yet again expressed their concerns…

An inventor has churned out a digital creation that adds value and removes some hassles of managing money and donations associated with occasions and events. One of the benefits of Thulani Ngwenya's AltarPOS app is that it can help families during days of bereavement to better manage their affairs, such as receiving donations and paying for funeral and related expenses. AltarPOS is also regarded as an ideal digital tool that empowers community leaders and religious organisations to manage the accounting side for fundraising and similar events. With cash quickly losing its kingly status, due mainly to convenience and security reasons, electronic, digital, online, and contactless transactions have become the norm, all of which AltarPOS accommodates. Ngwenya stated that his creation seeks to simplify the process of giving while honouring age-old…

India’s commitment to strengthen trade relations and deepen economic ties with South Africa and the other countries on the continent was highlighted during the 20th India-Africa Conclave in New Delhi in August. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau led South Africa’s delegation at the invitation of Indian minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal. The relationship between India and countries on the African continent continues to be strengthened with India-Africa trade surpassing $100 billion in 2024/25 compared to $56 billion in 2019/20 and New Delhi has emerged as one of the top-five investors in the continent. With the focus shifting to co-creating a shared future, bilateral trade between countries on the continent and India has significantly increased since 2019/20 and India has extended significant loans and grants for…

The highly speculated rift between Kaizer Chiefs and head coach Nassredine Nabi has culminated in an unexpected split, plunging the club into uncertainty ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. In a decision that has left fans perplexed, Chiefs have parted ways with Nabi, as unresolved licensing issues and deepening mistrust proved too significant to bridge. For his part, Nabi has insisted that his departure is not as sinister as many have speculated. Speaking to North African news platform WinWin, he said: “My separation from Kaizer Chiefs was a mutual agreement with the club’s management, following a successful and challenging experience. “Currently, I need some time to rest, focus more on my family, and monitor my wife’s health, which has required me to be by her side over the past…

It was the late 90s in the south of Johannesburg. I was a prefect then at Laerskool Theo Wassenaar and in the final days of primary school before heading to the nearby high school. It was an open day, where they welcomed prospective students, and as prefect – proudly wearing my bottle green blazer, my station pinned its lapel – it was my job, alongside my peers, to introduce them to the school. The drop off point was on the sidewalk, at the lower end of the school, next to their fields. We would guide the younger kids, along with their parents, up to the main gate, making small talk and speaking pleasantries as we attempted to convince both that this was the school that they wanted to join. So…

Durban City FC’s remarkable introduction to the Betway Premiership gathered more pace on Tuesday as they powered past Siwelele FC at a buzzing Chatsworth Stadium, thanks to goals from new signing Letsie Koapeng and Trevor Mokwena. The result lifted the newly promoted Citizens to fourth on the standings with 11 points from their first six matches, a start even seasoned head coach Gavin Hunt admits has exceeded early expectations. “Any win in the top flight is important, especially where we are with our squad and the financial side,” Hunt said after the game. “A team of our nature, new in the top flight, we have to get as many points as we can.” The victory set up what Hunt described as a “free hit” when his side travel to Tshwane…

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard of breaking the law and inciting attacks against the Crime Intelligence unit. He made the comments at Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System in Pretoria yesterday. The commission of inquiry is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Mkhwanazi told the commission that Barnard used classified intelligence to launch probes and fuelled attacks against the Crime Intelligence unit. "What we see here is a person who has a legal obligation to keep her mouth shut and go to the joint standing committee and present and ventilate and hold the division account. But she does not use that platform, but goes publicly and discloses this," he said. He also…

Safety and security were some of the concerns raised by eThekwini municipal workers at the Pinetown Water Depot during a visit by city officials on Wednesday. Mdu Nkosi, chairperson of the eThekwini Municipality's Trading Services Committee, visited the depot as part of their Public Service Month activities. The visit was aimed at direct engagement with staff to reinforce the importance of the Batho Pele Principles, and to encourage employees to prioritise service delivery. Nkosi was warmly received by the depot’s team and listened to their concerns. Among the challenges raised were the hijacking of municipal vehicles while on duty in communities, as well as safety risks when attending to water-related service calls, after hours. Nkosi assured staff that the matters would be escalated to the relevant authorities for urgent intervention.…

Former England Men’s coach Andy Flower often said that playing spin is all in the head but it's not brain surgery. Perhaps it came as second nature to him, judging by his Test average of 117.14 in India, but it certainly wasn’t for many of the England batters he coached during his tenure. Or for that matter the Proteas’ Women’s team. Combating slow bowlers on the spinning surfaces has long been the Achilles heel for the Proteas, and particularly for in-form opener Tazmin Brits when she started her international career. Brits learnt her cricket in Potchefstroom where the surfaces resemble billiard tables that allowed her to play through the line against the seam bowlers. Strong and powerfully-built, and naturally aggressive, Brits’ had a single-minded approach to the spin bowlers: Block,…

Championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but they could also secure McLaren the constructors’ crown. Having won 12 of the 16 races so far this year between them, Piastri and Norris are already on the brink of wrapping up McLaren’s 10th team title with seven races remaining. The teammates are also locked in a race for the drivers’ world championship, with Piastri leading Norris by 31 points after the Briton cut his advantage last time out in Monza. Despite Max Verstappen’s victory at the high-speed Italian Grand Prix, the return to a street circuit where Piastri triumphed last year should enable McLaren to resume normal service. Accidents and incidents, however, are often part of the spectacle in Baku. Norris can…

Orlando Pirates are slowly blending as a unit, which is why they’ve set their sights on challenging for every trophy up for grabs this season – including the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers will begin their Champions League campaign in the first-round preliminary qualifiers at a neutral venue – Toyota Stadium in the Free State – tomorrow. They are expected to win this match, and the tie overall. The Sea Robbers are high on confidence, having cruised to their fourth successive MTN8 crown after beating Stellenbosch 3–1 at Mbombela Stadium at the weekend. And that’s not all – they also had an impressive continental campaign last season and boast considerable squad depth. Pirates reached the Champions League semi-finals last term, losing to eventual champions, Pyramids of Egypt. A lot has…