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Daily news update: DA’s Gwen Ngwenya resigns, Facebook rapist whistleblower goes into hiding, and R7m spent on energy for ministers - The Citizen

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Daily news update: 27 March

Gwen Ngwenya quits DA ahead of congress

Gwen Ngwenya has resigned from the Democratic Alliance (DA) for the second time ahead of the party’s federal congress.

Ngwenya reportedly left her position as DA head of policy to the party’s leadership this week despite having completed all her preparations for the elective conference.

While the now former DA member refrained from commenting on her future, the party’s federal council chairperson, Helen Zille confirmed that Ngwenya had accepted an “excellent position” in the private sector.

“This is an incredible opportunity that no political party in South Africa can offer [her]. The DA is sorry to lose Gwen, but we wish her all the best,” Zille told City Press.

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Facebook rapist whistleblower fears for his life

The person who blew the whistle on “Facebook rapist”, Thabo Bester has reportedly gone into hiding at an undisclosed location after receiving numerous threatening phone calls.

Last year, Nkosinathi Sekeleni exposed Bester’s relationship with celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana as the country learnt recently that the convicted rapist and murderer is still alive.

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