Malema awaits sentencing in firearms case
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will be sentenced today at the Kugompo City Magistrates Court, reports EWN. Malema was found guilty of violating firearms laws, which could have major implications for his political career. This conviction stems from an EFF rally in Amdantsen in 2018, during which he was seen on video firing shots into the air from a rifle. He said that the gun seen in the video footage was fake and did not contain live ammunition. Malema had previously told supporters he was being targeted and questioned the legal basis of the guilty verdict.
Ithala SOC Ltd board hit by mass resignations
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According to reports, five board members of Ithala SOC Limited have resigned SABC News. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli welcomed his departure, calling it a decisive step to stabilize the institution. The resignations come after more than R1.6 billion was paid out to more than 64,000 customers who were unable to access their funds. Ntuli says the resignation of the five board members is an important step towards securing the future of the entity and rebuilding Ithala as a credible financial institution.
Roelf Meyer appointed South Africa's ambassador to the US
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, according to reports EWN. His appointment follows the expulsion of former ambassador Ibrahim Rasool, who was declared persona non grata in 2025 following comments he made during a webinar on US politics. Mayer was a key figure in the negotiations that ended apartheid. He is seen as a trusted ally of Ramaphosa. This is the second time Ramaphosa has shown confidence in Mayer's leadership after appointing him as co-chair of the Eminent Persons Group of the National Dialogue in 2025.