AKA’s Testimony, Mapisa Trial, and Pirates Move | Johannesburg News

In a shocking courtroom twist, rapper AKA allegedly told police he thought his late girlfriend Anele Tembe was “just playing” when she threatened to jump — sparking outrage as the inquest continues. Meanwhile, former speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial moves forward after her High Court bid to halt proceedings was denied. On the sports scene, Orlando Pirates are eyeing a European exit for winger Oswin Appollis. Home Affairs spent over R175 million deporting 57,000 foreigners — a sharp drop in the second year. And Minnie Dlamini is suing podcasters MacG and Sol Phenduka for R2.5 million, claiming their controversial remarks cost her a R900,000 Nivea deal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/849612522662de1d