Top 10 stories of the day: Zizi Kodwa “free man” | Football star Mogaila is out on bail | Another celebrity divorce

In today’s news, corruption charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa have been dropped, Sekhukhune United player Shaune Mogaila released on R20,000 bail after a fatal car crash, and the mayor of Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State. was found guilty of attacking his own defenders.

Closing statements were also heard in the Julius Malema shooting trial, while comedian and TV presenter Schalk Bezuidenhout announced his divorce from wife Mica McKechnie.

News today: November 2

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Kodwa claims that the corruption case was intended to “eliminate and humiliate” him (VIDEO)

Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said his corruption case was aimed at “elimination and public humiliation”.

Kodwa claims the corruption case was intended to — Kodwa and his co-accused EOH Group senior executive Jehan Mackay made their final appearance before the Economic Offenses Court where corruption charges against them were dropped. Photo: X/@Doreen_Mokgolo

A case was brought against both individuals by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) following their arrested in June this year.

Shaune Mogaila granted bail in the amount of 20,000. R because the case has been postponed to 2025

Sekhukhune United player Shaune Mogaila has been released on R20,000 bail and will be released from custody.

Shaun Mogaila released Sekhukhune United on bail — Sekhukhune United player Shaune Mogaila’s BMW has been involved in a fatal accident in Tembisa. Photo: EMPD

Mogaila appeared before the Tembisa Magistrates’ Court in Ekurhuleni on Friday to face charges related to a tragic car accident that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old girl.

‘Peace lover’ Free State mayor found guilty of attacking his own defenders

The executive mayor of Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State has been found guilty of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Attack on the mayor of the Free State — Mayor of Matjhabeng Municipality Thanduxolo Khalipa. Photo: Facebook

An African National Congress (ANC) councilor who has been mayor since 2021 allegedly attacked his driver and defender when they tried to distract him from a physical altercation.

Closing arguments delayed in Malema gun shooting trial

The trial against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his co-accused Adriaan Snyman over the alleged illegal discharge of a firearm has been delayed.

Malema shooting case, Adriaan Snyman — EFF leader Julius Malema. Photo: Nigel Sibanda

On Friday, the East London District Court adjourned the hearing until December 9 due to the poor health of judge Twanet Olivier.

Sergeant wanted for shooting wife and domestic worker, arrested after police shooting

A Limpopo police sergeant who was on the run in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and domestic worker has been arrested after a shootout with police on Thursday evening.

On Tuesday evening, Sergeant Nditsheni Vele of Masisi Police Station allegedly fatally shot his wife and the couple’s domestic worker at their home in Masisi.

Back to school: John Steenhuisen starts at Unisa (VIDEO)

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen goes back to school.

WATCH Back to school: John Steenhuisen starts at Unisa — Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Photo: Nigel Sibanda/Citizen

Steenhuisen has often been criticized for having only mathematics as his highest qualification.

Schalk Bezuidenhout’s Shocking Divorce – Fans Call ‘Fake News’ in Insta Q&A

“Thank you to everyone who says it’s fake news, but unfortunately it’s true. This is my statement, which I posted on Stories this morning.”

Schalk Bezuidenhout and his wife. — Schalk Bezuidenhout has announced that he and his wife Mica McKechnie are divorcing. Photo: Instagram/schalkiebez

Comedian and TV host Schalk Bezuidenhout announced on Thursday via Instagram Stories that he is divorcing wife Mica McKechnie in a Q&A. However, fans did not want to believe it, and many claimed it was fake news.

Homegrown Halloween: Our top five contenders for the 2024 crown (PHOTOS)

Halloween 2024 has come and gone, but the eye-catching outfits of some of our favorite Mzansi stars are still making waves on social media.

Halloween costumes SA stars Pearl including Nadia Nakai Uncle Waffles — From left: Nadia Nakai, Uncle Waffles and Pearl Alsoi got into the Halloween spirit this week. Photos: Instagram

Following the Kardashians known for their annual Halloween dress-up escapades, local stars including Tyla, Uncle Waffles and Somizi got into the spirit of things.

Morne Steyn predicts Springbok will be clean on their end-of-year tour

Former Springbok player Morne Steyn believes the Boks will claim a clean 3-0 victory on their year-end tour to the UK, which starts next week.

The Springboks are celebrating after defeating Argentina to secure the rugby league title at Mbombela Stadium in September. Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

Next weekend the Boks will play against Scotland in Edinburgh and then at Twickenham in London and finish with the match against Wales in Cardiff.

Mosimane opens up about the “difficult situation” in Esteghlal

Esteghlal coach Pitso Mosimane summarized Thursday’s 2-0 defeat to Tractor in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Mosimane reflects on the — Esteghlal coach Pitso Mosimane during training. Photo: Media Esteghlal

The defeat came just five days after a 3-1 defeat to Kheybar Khorramabad FC, meaning the former Bafana Bafana coach suffered back-to-back defeats in his first two matches in charge of the Iranian team.

Summary of yesterday’s news

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