Daily News Update: Outa Calls Out RTMC Scam | Pensioner shoots robber | 16 Mozambican women risk deportation

In today’s news, Outa says the Road Traffic Management Corporation has been misleading South Africans as to why they will not extend the validity of driving licences. A 73-year-old man shot and wounded two intruders in Gqeberha, and a court ordered the deportation of 16 Mozambican women.

Outgoing Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has also hit back at ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba, and Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and his wife Anastacia celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary.

News today: August 15

Outa: The public is misled about the validity of driver’s licenses

The Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) claims that the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has misled South Africans as to why it will not extend the license validity period from five years to eight years for light vehicles.

Image: Archive/ Pretoria Record

The organisation’s executive director, lawyer Stefanie Fick, said the RTMC would not provide Outa with its research report showing how communicable diseases affect its decisions while the Department of Transport told them the report does not exist.

Bad day at the office: Elderly man shoots two suspects in botched robbery

The elderly are getting tired of being targeted by house robbers and are now fighting back.

Photo: iStock

In the latest incident on Tuesday night, a 73-year-old man shot and injured two suspects during a home robbery in Richmond Hill, in Gqeberha.

The court decides on the deportation of 16 Mozambican women, 15 others are still in custody

Barberton Magistrate’s Court has ordered the deportation of 16 Mozambican women who were arrested in Mpumalanga on Friday.

The court did not hear the cases against the minors, pending the availability of a probation officer and social worker. Image: iStock

Police arrested a total of 41 Mozambican nationals on Friday at around 8pm in Kaapmuiden, Mpumalanga.

Gwamanda blames Mashaba for City of Joburg’s challenges

Outgoing mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has blamed ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba for the City of Johannesburg’s challenges.

Outgoing Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda Picture: Nigel Sibanda

Mashaba was the mayor of Johannesburg between 2016 and 2019.

Only 11% of Alex’s City Power customers pay for their electricity… and it used to be a lot worse

City Power says the Alexandra Service Delivery Centre’s (SDC) collection rate has increased from 4% to 11%.

City Power targeted businesses in Alexandra during its latest disconnection operation. Photo: iStock

The collection rate was at 4% when City Power began a smart meter installation project and has seen an uptick following the shutdown and removal of illegal connections in the area.

Springbok star Bongi Mbonambi and wife celebrate 7th wedding anniversary (PICS)

South African rugby star Bongi Mbonambi and his wife, Anastacia Mbonambi, recently celebrated their 7th birthday^Th wedding anniversary.

Bongi Mbonambi and his wife, Anastacia Mbonambi. Photo: Instagram/@everydaylife_stacy

The couple marked the occasion with heartfelt messages on their respective Instagram pages, expressing love and gratitude for each other.

Fierce competition in the SAMA 2024 Record of the Year nominations

The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have revealed the nominees for the prestigious Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year awards.

South African artists, Tyla and Tyler ICU. Images: Instagram

Celebrating its 30th edition, the SAMAs continue to honor the best in South African music.

Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel: Wing center rivals now Bok midfield partners

They have been rivals for the Springbok No.13 jersey for a number of years, but on Saturday Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel will become teammates and center partners when the world champions take on the Wallabies in their second Rugby Championship match of the season in Perth (11.55am).

Lukhanyo Am will play inside center for the Boks against Australia this weekend. Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images

It wasn’t that long ago that Am was the first-choice Bok full-back, with Kriel filling a spot on the bench or playing a back-up role, but more recently it has been Kriel wearing the No.13 shirt and Am fulfilling reserve duties.

Van Rooyen writes emotional farewell to Stellies after Pirates move

Following his move to Orlando Pirates, Deano van Rooyen has written a heartfelt farewell to his former club Stellenbosch FC.

Captain Deano van Rooyen of Stellenbosch FC leads the team into the stadium during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match against Polokwane City at the Danie Craven Stadium in April 2024. (Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix)

On Monday, the Buccaneers confirmed the signing of Van Rooyen on a three-year deal with a two-year option.