ASSOCIATION NEWS
News snippets from around the world Agrizzi and Smith’s key relationship in Bosasa fraud scandal unfolds in court papers
Ramaphosa returns SA to National State of Disaster in response to KZN floods
War crime, crime against humanity, genocide: what’s the difference?
South Africa has returned to a national state of disaster, this time in response to the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal that have claimed more than 400 lives. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement in an address late last Monday night. https://ewn.co.za/
News24 takes a look at the different categories of the most serious crimes known to man, which the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague was set up to prosecute. https://www.news24.com/news24/ world/news/war-crime-crime-againsthumanity-genocide-whats-thedifference-20220413
Best-case scenario: loadshedding until Friday — Stage 6 ‘not envisioned for this week’ Shortly after stepping up load shedding to stage 4 last Tuesday, Eskom announced the earliest it will be able to consider ending the rolling blackouts will be 22 April 2022. Speaking at a press briefing, Eskom’s group executive for generation, Philip Dukashe, said load shedding would be reassessed only on Friday. “At this stage we do not envision stage 6 being necessary this week. We are hoping that will continue to be the case,” Dukashe said. www.timeslive.co.za/
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Six undocumented suspects to appear in court for R1 million worth of cable theft Six suspects arrested for the stealing of copper cables worth R1 million and failing to produce valid passports are expected to make their first appearance at Harrismith Magistrate’s Court shortly. They were arrested on 13 April, after residents alerted the police about two suspicious vehicles at a house in Makgolokweng Village. www.iol.co.za/
Hundreds left homeless after devastating Langa fire
Khayelitsha mass shooting: Alleged gunman back in court for bail
Western Cape premier Alan Winde has appealed for donations of essential items to help those left homeless and destitute by recent, devastating fires in the Joe Slovo informal settlement in Langa. www.timeslive.co.za/
The man accused of the late-March 2022 mass shooting in Khayelitsha is set to apply for bail. Thirty-six-year-old Thando Shuba is facing six counts of murder in relation to the attack. www.thesouthafrican.com/
SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA APRIL 2022
Cash ‘gratifications’, university fee payments and the gift of a VW Polo for a daughter are mentioned in court papers as being among bribes allegedly made in return for Bosasa being awarded valuable tenders. The story of an alleged corrupt relationship between former Bosasa logistics company chief operating officer-(COO)-turned-whistle-blower Angelo Agrizzi and ANC parliamentarian Vincent Smith is unfolding in court papers. The businessman and the politician are seen as key players in the state’s case relating to a multimillionrand fraud scandal that involved many prominent political figures. www.dailymaverick.co.za/
Art and crime — the dark side of the antiquities trade For most people, museums are where we go to look at works of art or ancient artefacts. But those who can afford it prefer to have them much closer, paying millions to display exclusive pieces in their living room or study. The collection of art and antiquities is worth $50 billion (€45 billion) globally… and there is, unfortunately, an ugly side to the art market: illegal trade. It’s estimated that the illegal art trade makes up about five percent of the whole industry, and while that may seem like a small figure, it appears to be a stubborn and growing problem that’s increasingly tarnishing the art world. www.euronews.com/
10,000 SANDF members deployed to flood-hit KZN The South African army said last Monday that it had deployed 10,000 troops to help the nation’s East Coast recover from storms that have claimed more than 440 lives and ravaged infrastructure. Some of the troops include plumbers and electricians to help restore power and water, which have been cut off in some
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