ANC suspends Mervyn Dirks over call for Ramaphosa to appear before Scopa | Azapo writes to Fifa boss Infantino asking for investigation into Mosimane snub

Download the SowetanLIVE app [image: SowetanLIVE]( [image: SowetanLIVE]( [image: SowetanLIVE] Afternoon Newsletter — January 20 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- [News]( | [South Africa]( [ANC suspends Mervyn Dirks over call for Ramaphosa to appear before Scopa]( [image: ANC suspends Mervyn Dirks over call for Ramaphosa to appear before Scopa]( The ANC has suspended controversial MP Mervyn Dirks over his call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to account in parliament for utterances he allegedly made in a leaked audio clip about the misuse of public funds for internal party leadership campaigns in 2017. [Read more >>]( Top stories [News]( | [South Africa]( [Top achievers overwhelmed by invitation to minister’s breakfast]( [image: ANC suspends Mervyn Dirks over call for Ramaphosa to appear before Scopa]( As Asanda Manyanda Mdlalose, 18, made her way to King Shaka International Airport on Wednesday, she was both excited and nervous as it was her first flight. [Read more >>]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [Human Rights Watch asks justice ministry how SA is curbing attacks on LGBTI individuals]( [image: ANC suspends Mervyn Dirks over call for Ramaphosa to appear before Scopa]( Human Rights Watch has asked the government if it is implementing recommendations to curb attacks on LGBTI people. [Read more >>]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [Azapo writes to Fifa boss Infantino asking for investigation into Mosimane snub]( [image: ANC suspends Mervyn Dirks over call for Ramaphosa to appear before Scopa]( The Azanian People's Organisation (Azapo) has written to Fifa president Gianni Infantino requesting an investigation into the snub of Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane from the shortlist for the organisation’s 2021 Coach of the Year award. [Read more >>]( [Entertainment]( [GBV activists slam Patrick Shai for threatening to beat Cassper Nyovest]( Gender-based violence (GBV) activists have deemed a video by veteran TV actor Patrick Shai promising to beat rapper Cassper Nyovest a red flag coming from a self-confessed repentant perpetrator. [Read more >>]( [News]( [Three ANCWL members suspended over ‘R2m fraud’ in North West]( The ANC Women’s League in the North West has suspended three of its top officials over allegations of defrauding the organisation of more than R2m. [Read more >>]( [Sport]( [WATCH | 'They are running away' — Malema and EFF picket sports minister]( EFF leader Julius Malema has arrived outside the office of sports minister Nathi Mthethwa in Pretoria for a picket by the party demanding the opening of sports stadiums to crowds. [Read more >>]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Business]( [Tax, paying down debt and where to spend your cash: finance minister calls for input]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [COPE councillor Murunwa Makwarela replaces DA’s Katlego Mathebe as new council speaker for Tshwane]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [WATCH | Mkhanyiseli Siwahla recalls training with Messi at Barcelona juniors]( [News]( | [South Africa]( ['We arrested 10 of them': Cops swoop on Malamulele police station robbers wanted for alleged crime spree]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [Lack of water, electricity leave officials working in inhumane conditions]( [S Mag]( [Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series just got more epic thanks to a new Fan Edition]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [Paramedics to march as health MEC deplores attacks on ambulance crews]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [Riyad Mahrez wants back-to-the-wall Algeria to do their talking on the pitch]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [You passed matric but you can’t get into a university. What now?]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [WATCH | Drone footage shows flooded Bloemhof homes as heavy rains cause havoc]( [Sport]( | [Cricket]( [Nothing average about Van der Dussen and his incredible numbers in ODIs]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [Mthokozisi Ntumba trial postponed after lawyer falls ill]( [Unsubscribe]( • • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 20-01-2022 [Arena Holdings]( is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By [Arena Holdings](