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In connection to Perry's death, a woman allegedly gave 50 vials of ketamine in two separate transactions in October to an acquaintance who ultimately gave it to Perry. Jasveen Sangha, 41, aka the “Queen of Ketamine,” whose Instagram account is filled with lavish vacations, glamorous photoshoots and high-profile nights out, is currently being charged in connection with the drug overdose death of Matthew Perry. Sangha, 41, along with four others, died in August. friend Authorities said yesterday that the star player had died after being administered ketamine on October 28 last year. Other suspects include Perry's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa,…
Mbokazi Nkambule, 52, died in the early hours of Monday morning at Parklands Hospital in Durban after a battle with lung cancer. Family and friends gathered at the Durban International Conference Centre for the funeral of the late Ukozi FM radio presenter and founder of the Crown Gospel Awards, Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule. Several prominent musicians and politicians are due to take to the stage during the ceremony, including KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli. WATCH: Funeral of Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule: Mbokazi Nkambule has “touched hearts and changed lives” Mbokazi Nkambule, 52, died in the early hours of Monday morning at Parklands Hospital…
ANC regional chairperson and Johannesburg MMC treasurer Dada Molero has been elected as Johannesburg's new mayor. (Lubabalo Lesor/Galo Images) aDada Molero, NC regional chairperson and Johannesburg MMC treasurer, has been elected as the new mayor, replacing Kabelo Gwamanda, who resigned on Tuesday, marking the eighth change in the city's top job since December 2019. Gwamanda, who stepped down as mayor following ANC pressure to give way to Molero, will now replace Lubabalo Magwenthu as the city's mayoral committee's head of community development, while outgoing chairperson Margaret Arnold will replace Molero as MMC treasurer. Molero served as mayor for just 25…
Minister of Power and Energy Kgosiensho Ramokgopa MaSouth African Minister of Power and Energy Kgosiensho Ramokgopa has bowed to legal pressure and reversed a gazetted decision for South Africa to procure 2,500 megawatts of new nuclear generating capacity. He announced the decision at a special press conference in Pretoria on Friday to revoke the decision on section 34 of the Electricity Regulatory Act that he approved in January, citing insufficient public participation. The minister said the decision was made to maintain “the integrity of the nuclear procurement process, particularly given its checkered history.” He noted that the government's previous efforts…
Those who want to go to the theater this weekend have options. Here are some shows to check out. If you're a theatre lover, here are some shows you can catch this weekend. From comedy shows to drama and music, South Africans looking to hit up their nearest theatre this weekend have plenty of options. Below are just some of the shows taking place this weekend: Baxter Theatre [Cape Town] neighborhood Commissioned by Baxter Theatre and a creative exploration of the fight for affordable housing in a financial, commercial and residential precinct, Fleur du Cap and Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning…
The minister said he was not satisfied with Mr Khaw's approach. Minister Gayton McKenzie was swift to respond to legendary comedian David Cow who expressed frustration at the lack of recognition and support given to comedians. Khaw's comments were made on social media platform X, where he questioned whether the minister was willing to engage with the stand-up comedian. He stressed that the comedy industry thrives on skill and the support of the people, with little assistance from government agencies or corporate sponsors. Khaw added that the minister's office has met with other departments in the arts and culture sector,…
Sikakane will be performing for the first time since the release of his new album this weekend at Untitled Basement in Johannesburg. Saxophonist Linda Sikakhane says signing to one of the world's most renowned music labels, Blue Note Records, did not put him under any pressure but rather gave him confidence that he was on the right path, especially since his former mentor, Nduduzo Makhathini, is also on the label. “It's a real honour. To be signed to the same label as someone who was my mentor shows that someone cares about what I'm doing and that I'm on the…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's grand plans for economic growth will remain a pipe dream unless underlying problems that hold back investment, such as crime and unclear policies, are addressed, says Gauteng Democratic Alliance leader Solly Msimanga. “Investors are hesitant to pump money into a state where crime is rampant and government economic policies are unclear. Without a stable and secure environment, no amount of job creation programmes will be successful,” Msimanga said in response to Lesufi's state of the state address on Thursday. Msimanga said Lesufi's state unity government was failing to grow the economy because…
Lack of results: Ajay and Atul Gupta flew out of South Africa to Dubai with his brother Rajesh and his family two days after then-president Jacob Zuma stepped down from office. (Photo: Gallo Images/BusinessDay/Martin Rose) South Africa continues to make efforts to extradite brothers Atul and Rajesh Gupta from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is also fielding dozens of requests from around the world for the extradition of wanted criminals. “We remain committed to implementing treaty and extradition obligations to ensure that justice is achieved in all relevant cases,” Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembisile Simelane-Nkadimeng told a press…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (Geoffrey Abrahams/Netwerk24) Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi made transport infrastructure a priority in the GPU's first state of the province address. Lesufi also made other important announcements, including the establishment of a national bank and a pharmaceutical company. The event took place in Katlehong on Thursday evening. The Gauteng provincial government has announced ambitious plans to expand the rapid rail system to new areas including Soweto, Fourways, Mamelodi, Atteridgeville, Lanseria and Springs. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, in his first state of the province address since being re-elected as premier in July, said the government plans to invest…