News24.com | Zuma attacks judiciary, claiming there is a political onslaught against him

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Former president Jacob Zuma

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  • Jacob Zuma has slammed the judiciary over a “political onslaught” against him.
  • His foundation said it was not surprised by the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling against him.
  • The foundation also lashed out at the media following an admission by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo he had fathered a child with a sister of one of Zuma‘s wives in the mid-1990s.

Former president Jacob Zuma has launched an attack on the judiciary, claiming there is a political onslaught against him.

The Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma Foundation said it was not astonished by the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling against Zuma on Friday.

The second largest court in the country, situated in Bloemfontein, dismissed with punitive costs an appeal against the order of the North Gauteng High Court imposing personal costs against him.

Zuma, who was directly implicated in the improper conduct referred to in the State Capture Report published by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela in 2016, was required to appoint a judge selected by the chief justice to head a commission of inquiry into the allegations of state capture using the report as a starting point.

He was appealing an order against him by a full Bench of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

It ordered Zuma to pay, in his personal capacity and on a punitive scale, the costs of his failed application to review and set aside a decision by Madonsela.

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“While we did not expect any positive outcome from a South African court in a matter relating to president Zuma, we had hoped that our courts would have some decency to steer clear from politics.

“We note that our courts have become part of the political onslaught against president Zuma, bending the law in order to serve political elites that seek to scapegoat president Zuma for all the ills that confront South Africa.

“It is clear that punishing Zuma has become a guarantee for a career in the judiciary. We implore the deputy chief justice [Raymond Zondo] to maintain the decorum of a judge, even if he is mandated by the hidden backroom masters and their advisors to produce a particular outcome,” the foundation said.

It also lashed out at the media following an admission by Zondo he had fathered a child with Zuma’s wife Thobeka Madiba’s sister in the mid-1990s.

“This, the media knows, but ignored it in order to propagate lies about  Zuma. In doing this, they deliberately ignored the fact that the admission was made by the deputy chief justice himself. We have already expressed our reservations about the appropriateness of media statements by the deputy chief justice. We maintain that these statements are reserved for Zuma and no other witness.

“They [the media] are part of the pattern that has emerged from our courts, to develop jurisprudence that seeks to deal with Zuma and those thought to be associated and aligned to him.

“We wish to remind the public that the application for the recusal of the deputy chief justice has not been filed and attributing this disclosure to him and his lawyers is mere mischief designed to save the image of the deputy chief justice,” said the foundation.

It added the timing of Zondo’s media statement admitting fathering a child was indeed intriguing as it was clear it was the advice of the hidden backroom masters and their advisors, trying in vain to do a pre-emptive strike for their man.

“It is rather curious that the deputy chief justice deemed it necessary and appropriate to comment on a matter that is still to be placed before him for adjudication.

“Neither Zuma nor his lawyers ever mentioned the issue of fathering a child by the deputy chief justice. It is rather unfortunate for the media and its sponsored analysts stooped so low as to be part of the deputy chief justice’s inappropriate propaganda and publicity stunt,” the foundation said.

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News24.com | Table Mountain fire: Firefighters battle raging blaze fanned by strong wind

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  • City Fire and Rescue Service staff is battling a fire on Table Mountain.
  • The fire is above Deer Park Drive.
  • It is being fanned by a strong wind and at this stage no property is in danger.

A large contingent of City Fire and Rescue Service vehicles and staff have ascended on Table Mountain to battle a raging blaze.

They have been joined by staff armed with equipment from Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) to fight the fire above Deer Park Drive.

The Fire and Rescue Service received an emergency call of smoke emanating above Vredehoek and after the Roeland Street fire crew were dispatched to the incident, they saw the extent of the fire and called on more resources.

In addition to TMNP being on the scene with approximately 20 ground crew staff members and three vehicles, Fire and Rescue Service has approximately 17 firefighting appliances and 70 staff members on scene.

According to SanParks, the fire was being fanned by a strong wind and at this stage no property was in danger.

Firefighters will remain on scene until the fire is under control.

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  • Incidents & Accidents – attend investigations and control liaise with Sister re injuries
  • Monthly Stats – update DIFR, Green Cross Board, Injury Statistics and report from Medical Centre, incident files, Salaries & Wages department and update database
  • SHE Committee – schedule meetings for the year with Agenda items
  • SHE Reps – ensure there are sufficient Safety Reps in all departments and on all shifts. Ensure they are trained and have appointment letters. Carry out Awareness training
  • Staff Induction – Co-ordinate all Induction sessions. Liaise with Contractors and the HR department/Trainer. Process the necessary paperwork and update the database
  • Training & Contractor Control – Ensure all Contractors comply with all requirements; ensure they receive all Safety Induction/refresher training. Ensure Letters of Good Standing are up to date; Carry out Contractor checks whilst they are on site and check that the Contractor’s paperwork
  • Permit Register – ensure all items on permit register are renewed/obtained and update the register accordingly
  • Risk Assessments – assist departmental managers and Contractors with risk assessments for each project
  • Waste License : Conduct internal waste audits and be part of external waste audit and compile audit file and submit to DEA
  • Aspect & Impact registers- assist departmental managers to review and update aspect and impact registers in different departments
  • Lead in Air Monitoring – Liaise with the Laboratory to draw up an annual monitoring programme; receive monitoring results and create graphs to show trends
  • Budgets – assist the National SHE Manager to prepare the department annual budget
  • Audits (internal and external) annual Smelter Report – assist with Audit

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for Sale. R 1 850 000 : 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT / FLAT FOR SALE IN PARKVIEW, JOHANNESBUR… South Africa Property Portal

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News24.com | Steenhuisen: ‘We have many problems in this country, but the people of SA is not one of them’

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  • “We have many problems in this country. But the people of South Africa is not one of them,” DA leadership candidate John Steenhuisen wrote to DA delegates.
  • Youth leader Luyolo Mphithi believes Mbali Ntuli is the “kind of leader who can lead this disruptive moment to change the lives of South Africans, with new and innovative ideas to the old problems”.
  • The DA’s elective conference is this weekend, with Steenhuisen and Ntuli facing off for the position of federal leader.

On the eve of the DA’s elective conference interim leader and candidate for the leadership John Steenhuisen, and one of his challenger Mbali Ntuli’s supporters, youth leader Luyolo Mphithi, had a similar message to delegates: to save South Africa, they need to put the people first.

Steenhuisen wrote in his final pitch to party delegates ahead of this weekend’s elective conference that when he launched his campaign in February it pained him – as someone who has spent his entire adult life in the party – to see that the DA wasn’t reaching its full potential.

He repeated his mantra on the campaign trail: there is nothing wrong it the DA that can’t be fixed by what is right with the DA.

“Through decisive leadership, a commitment to the ABCs of politics – activism, branches and campaigning – as well as through a renewed focus on message discipline, I am absolutely convinced that the DA has what it takes to form the core of a new majority in South African politics.

“It is precisely because of my faith in the future of the DA that I also put forward a detailed plan to fix our country. In keeping with the words of our Federal Constitution, my plan is uniquely founded on faith in the South African people,” he wrote.

“We have many problems in this country. But the people of South Africa is not one of them.”

READ | John Steenhuisen vs Mbali Ntuli: DA leadership candidates speak ahead of conference

He said South Africa has been brought to its knees by an “incapable and power-hungry state” which has “stolen away from the people”. He said the solutions is to “flip the script by replacing state control with people power”.

“My plan calls for us to base every policy decision on a single question: does it give more power to the incapable state, or does it give more people to the people? Measuring every decision against this simple metric – and always choosing to empower the people rather than the incapable state – holds the key to fixing South Africa.”

Meanwhile, DA MP and youth leader Mphithi wrote a letter in his personal capacity stating that South Africa is in desperate need of a “disruptive moment”. He believes Ntuli is the “kind of leader who can lead this disruptive moment to change the lives of South Africans, with new and innovative ideas to the old problems”.

He said he is encouraged and inspired by the “many talented, committed and great leaders who will take the DA forward”.

“I believe now more than ever young people must raise their voices without fear and claim their space. Ageism is a fundamentally illiberal worldview that reduces the value of young people to a mere biological factor, refusing to consider them on merit as individuals with their own experiences, talent and appeal to voters,” he wrote.

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“South Africa is in desperate need of a disruptive moment to change and improve our country. A necessary disruptive moment to bring innovate solutions and ideas to improve our country and particularly that of our country’s young people.

“We need to reimagine our society, together and build a country where all South Africans feel a sense of belonging. Our current way of doing things is not working and the only way forward is win over all South Africans to ensure we give South Africa a real shot.”

He encouraged all young people in the DA, regardless of who they support, to remain committed to holding decision makers – internally and externally – to account.

“As we have always done in the DA, whoever wins, we will ensure we support them.”

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  • Company : Status Staffing

Customer centric Sales Executives needed to respond to inbound calls from consumers in the UK, dealing with their queries as well as upselling and cross selling them by the end of the call to earn incentive/commission.

You will need to communicate well with customers, have great negotiation and persuasive skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

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–          Resolve and assist customers wth inbound telephonic and email queries and requests

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–          Customer service skills and experience with ability to sell

–          Minimum 6 – 12 months Call Centre Experience (UK advantageous)

–          Sales ability within a Call centre or Retail sales within upmarket Retail environment

–          Must be available to work shifted hours from 9am to 11pm / midnight – subsidised transport offered after 7pm

–          Proficient in relevant computer applications (Word, Excel)

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–          Fluency in English & an excellent command of English (neutral accent) is vital

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Commercial Sales Agent – Kzn North Coast

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A National Insurance Company urgently requires a Commercial Sales Agents in Kwazulu Natal North Coast

Requirements:

  • Must have 3-5 years’ experience as a Commercial Sales Agent
  • Driver’s License with own vehicle is required
  • Must have good relationship building and business development skills
  • Must have extensive knowledge of external sales
  • Must have strong cold calling skills

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News24.com | IPL: Early flight home for Du Plessis, Ngidi

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  • Faf du Plessis, Lungi Ngidi and Imran Tahir wrap up their obligations to bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.
  • Quinton de Kock of leaders Mumbai Indians has every chance of pipping Du Plessis as heaviest-scoring SA batsman.  
  • One win from two round-robin matches will guarantee playoffs status for AB de Villiers’ Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Faf du Plessis is unlikely to hang onto his mantle as leading South African run-scorer in the 2020 Indian Premier League.

His basement-level Chennai Super Kings outfit are the only team already eliminated from the tournament – and the right-hander may need to go really big at the crease in their final match on Sunday against Kings XI Punjab to reinforce his position.

Whether the veteran former Proteas captain even plays is uncertain: he sat out their last match, a consolation victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.

Du Plessis currently sports 401 runs at an average of 40.10 to lie seventh overall among top tournament run-scorers (the near-runaway leader is Indian star KL Rahul of the Kings XI with 595 at 59.50).

But compatriot Quinton de Kock – by stark contrast, representing the only confirmed playoffs qualifiers thus far, table-topping Mumbai Indians – is breathing right down his neck in ninth overall with 392 runs at 39.20 and the guarantee of significantly further life in IPL 2020.

Even before the now-sealed playoffs spot, Mumbai have two further round-robin fixtures to negotiate, so there is every chance De Kock, the new SA white-ball skipper, will leapfrog his long-time national team-mate.

AB de Villiers is also still a dark horse to top the runs race among the South Africans: he has 339 from one innings less (11) than either of Du Plessis and De Kock, at an average of 48.42 and blistering strike rate of 171.

His Royal Challengers Bangalore side also have two round-robin tussles to go, and need just one win from them to be assured of a playoffs berth.

With Mumbai through and CSK eliminated, six teams are effectively fighting for three remaining knockout spots, although the dice looks loaded against the Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals (David Miller’s team) making the cut from here.

The luckless Miller has played only one match so far – run out for a duck without facing a ball – although the Royals have two league-phase matches left.

Once CSK have played their closing game on Sunday, Du Plessis and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi will have completed their IPL obligations and presumably return to bolster the domestic franchise scene (the four-day competition begins on Monday) as quickly as possible.

Ngidi has played only three times at the IPL, earning six wickets for 128, albeit at an expensive economy rate of 10.66.

The other Proteas player on CSK’s books, 41-year-old leg-spinner Imran Tahir, has just signed to play for Melbourne Rebels after Christmas in the Big Bash League, but is expected to be available for SA in the T20 portion of England’s two-format visit next month.

As with De Villiers, in-form pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje of Delhi Capitals know that one further victory from two opportunities for their side will seal a knockout berth.

Rabada tops the wickets chart with 23 at 16.86, and has a cushion of at least three wickets over any nearest challengers, while Nortje lies joint-eighth with 15 at 22.86.

The 37-year-old Dale Steyn may be fortunate to see further action at the IPL: the strike legend’s three, sporadic appearances for RCB have seen him take one wicket at a cost of 133 runs (11.4 overs) and show an economy rate of 11.40.

*The round-robin phase of the IPL continues through to Tuesday, with the playoffs beginning on Thursday and the final (in Dubai) scheduled for 10 November.

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