Fadiel Adams alleges 'wild' CT plot to kill him, R6bn withheld from EC schools illegally

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Welcome to News24’s premier video bulletin for the week that was.In our top story this Sunday, suspended member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams’ conduct and evidence before the Madlanga Commission continues to draw ire from all corners. In Knysna, Aubrey Tsengwa, who was ousted as the ANC’s mayor last year, was gunned down this week, and no one’s been arrested yet. In our feature story, the late great Nelson Mandela once said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Yet the Eastern Cape Education Department, the province Madiba hails from, has now admitted in court that it acted illegally by withholding R6bn in funding from no-fee public schools for years. We also wrap beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina’s legal battle with Home Affairs, the rand’s latest performance, how the interest rate may remain unchanged for the rest of 2026, and how fuel prices are set to rise again in September. Finally, we give you a closer look at the unique new trophy crafted for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Fadiel Adams: hitman claim and "fantasist" response
02:50 - Knysna's former mayor, Aubrey Tsengwa shot dead
04:12 - Eastern Cape admits unlawfully withholding R6bn from schools
05:55 - Chidimma Adetshina's deportation fight
07:15 - Business: rand, inflation, fuel prices
09:10 - Rugby's Greatest Rivalry trophy unveiled
09:50 - Daveyton Muti Murders podcast trailer
11:50 - Outro

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21 Aug English South Africa News · Politics

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