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BULLETIN 16 May 8 am

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In this bulletin:

# The Madlanga Commission will explain its decision on Brown Mogotsi’s failed recusal bid against Michael Chaskalson
# The City of Cape Town already addressed over ten-thousand-700 storm-related electricity faults 
# And in rugby: The Stormers were stunned by a resolute Cardiff in their United Rugby Championship clash

# The Madlanga Commission will provide comprehensive reasons over the denied recusal bid of evidence leader Michael Chaskalson brought by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi next week. The application centred on disputed WhatsApp communications allegedly linked to altered or incomplete records presented during proceedings. Mogotsi argued bias and improper conduct, but the commission dismissed the claims after finding no sufficient basis for recusal. Meanwhile, the police arrrested Mogotsi yesterday on charges relating to the staging of an assassination attempt in November last year and defeating the ends of justice. He will appear in court on Monday.

Meanwhile Mogotsi denied that suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu received funding from businessman Vusimuzi Matlala. During questioning by evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, Mogotsi acknowledged discussions about Matlala potentially assisting Mchunu, however insisted he never asked for funding. He said no funding arrangement ever materialised and maintained there was no communication indicating Mchunu requested or received financial support from Matlala or any other businessman:

# National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams has been granted bail of ten-thousand-rand by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal. Adams faces fraud and defeating the ends of justice charges linked to allegations that he interfered in the investigation into the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. The court imposed strict bail conditions, including a ban on contacting witnesses and regular reporting to police. The case has been postponed to 14 August.

# The City of Cape Town electricity teams have already responded to more than ten-thousand-700 storm-related service requests out of over 16-thousand logged across the metro. The city says resources have been redirected to the worst-affected areas, urging residents not to submit duplicate requests, as this slows down response times. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, warned the public to stay clear of damaged electrical infrastructure and report any hazards immediately:

# Trade union Solidarity has lodged a formal complaint with the International Labour Organisation, calling for action against the South African government over an alleged breach of an agreement on racial legislation. The union argues the government failed to implement and publish agreed measures as regulations and is now in contempt of court. Solidarity’s Dirk Hermann says the agreement required racial laws to be temporary and that skills and socio-economic factors should be considered instead.

# And finally rugby: A resolute Cardiff side kept the visiting Stormers at bay with a 22-16 victory in their United Rugby Championships clash last night. Despite an early try by Stormers lock Adré Smith, the hosts fought back with tries from Jacob Beetham and Tom Bowen to seal their regular-season finale. Despite the defeat, the Cape Town franchise finishes the league stage with 60 log points, currently placing them second on the points log. They now await the results of the other matches today to confirm their final playoff seeding.

Stay tuned for more news………….