Top 10 stories of the day: US ambassador to South Africa resigns | SIU secures warrant against Mabe | 7 million South African women are affected by GBV

Today’s news includes that the United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, has announced his resignation.

Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi), a company linked to Pule Mabe, former parliamentarian and member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC).

Furthermore, 33.1% of all women aged 18 and over are vulnerable to physical violence during their lifetime.

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Controversial US Ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety announces his resignation

US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety has announced his resignation.

Brigety, a member of the Democratic Party under outgoing US President Joe Biden, made the announcement on Monday.

Brigety said he had informed the South African government that he would resign as U.S. ambassador to South Africa effective January 10, 2025, in accordance with “standard procedure during a change of presidential administration.”

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Will Ndlozi leave the EFF? Zuma’s tea invitation turns into a party nightmare

The famous tea party between Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and former President Jacob Zuma has returned to haunt the EFF.

In 2021, Zuma invited Malema to a tea meeting at his home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.

The famous meeting caused a social media storm with speculation about where the two leaders met.

However, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast says honoring the tea invitation was one of the worst political moves Malema has made.

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SIU obtains a protective order for Pule Mabe’s home in Steyn City, Porsche

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has obtained a protective order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi), a company linked to Pule Mabe, former parliamentarian and member of the African National Executive Committee accused of fraud National Congress (ANC).

The SIU plans to seize a house on the luxurious Steyn City estate, as well as a Porsche 911 sports car.

“The order restricts Mabe from selling, leasing, transferring or otherwise dealing with specified assets, including a property located in Steyn City, Gauteng, and a luxury motor vehicle, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS,” said SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago .

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Erin-Jane Miller crowned Mrs South Africa 2025

Fourways beauty queen Erin-Jane Miller has been crowned Mrs South Africa 2025.

The grand finale of the pageant, hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, ​​took place last Saturday at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

Inspired by the elements of fire, wind, water and earth, the grand finale featured dazzling displays of red dresses, flowing tulle gowns and metallic eveningwear.

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GBV: At least 7 million South African women have experienced physical violence

33.1% of all women aged 18 and over are vulnerable to physical violence during their lifetime.

This was evident from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which presented the findings of the first South African National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Study of 2022 to Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on Monday.

The figures equate to an estimated 7,310,389 women who have experienced physical violence during their lifetime.

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