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ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba. Picture: Neil McCartney In the news today, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has officially announced his intention to run for mayor of Johannesburg again. Meanwhile, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, said liquidation should be the last resort for Tongaat Hulett, as the government believes the business remains capable of being stabilised and restructured.

Furthermore, Kenny Kunene has waved away the claim that Cape Town streets are in a better condition than Johannesburg’s, saying anyone who believes so is “indoctrinated”. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail over the north-central parts of the Northern Cape for Sunday.Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has officially announced his intention to run for mayor of Johannesburg again. While Mashabapreviously toldThe Citizenthat he could not confirm whether he would throw his name in the ring for the position ahead of the local government elections this year, he made it official on Saturday. This follows as the sugar processor battles mounting financial pressure, with close to 163 000 tonnes of cut-price sugar entering the domestic market, intensifying fears of its downfall.