From the State Capture report to the DA laying criminal charges against, well everyone. Shebeens in Saxonwold, and even a crying CEO… here’s all you need to know today!

 

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5 things you need to know about South Africa today:

 

Eskom boss Molefe’s crocodile tears a master act: Madonsela

Thuli Madonsela, the former public protector, has accused Eskom CEO Brian Molefe of putting on a show to cast himself as a “victim” rather than answer hard questions about his cosy relationship with the Guptas and dishing out irregular deals to their companies.

People are angry about Zuma – Save SA

South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday faced increasing calls to resign after a damaging probe unearthed further evidence of alleged corruption at the top of the ANC government.

The country’s anti-graft watchdog ordered a judicial inquiry into possible criminal activity in Zuma’s relationship with the Guptas, a wealthy Indian family accused of wielding undue political influence.

Trevor Noah’s worst moment

‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah shares a passage from his new book ‘Born a crime’ and a snippet about one of his worst moments.

DA to lay criminal charges against, well, everyone

The Democratic Alliance will be laying criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma, Eskom CEO Brian Molefe, Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane as well as submit a report to the Hawks on the Guptas and Duduzane Zuma.

Breaking down the implications of the #StateCaptureReport

Thuli Madonsela’s State of Capture report investigating President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family was published on 2 November. This followed Zuma’s withdrawal of his application for an interdict preventing its release, as well as an order of the Pretoria High Court ordering its release.

 

Top 5 trending hashtags in the last 12 hours:

 

#StarbucksChristmas

The coffee franchise kicked off Christmas season with the release of their red cup and red range

#SaxonwoldShebeen

Brian Molefe said on Thursday that the reason he was in Saxonwold was not to visit the Guptas but to go to a shebeen in the area.

#SaveSouthAfrica

South Africans across the board are all uniting in one hashtag to save South Africa!

#BrendaFassie

South Africans paid tribute to the legendary Brenda Fassie, who would have been 52 yesterday.

#ThuliMadonsela

Social Media was set alight honouring the former Public Protector for all her work!


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Sources: IOL | News24 | Times Live | Mail & Guardian | EWN

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Recognised as one of the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s as well as a Primedia LeadSA Hero, Brent is a change maker, thought leader, radio host, foodie, vlogger, writer and all round good guy.

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