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Sowetan · Apr 29, 2026 · 425 words · By Sowetan Sowetan

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“The family of a woman killed in a fatal car crash involving Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla say they were shocked to learn the docket into her death had been closed and is missing from a police storeroom.”

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Multiple web search results report the family's shock regarding the missing and closed docket related to the fatal crash involving Kagiso Lerutla. This fact is consistently reported across different search snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kagiso Lerutla is a South African executive and group chief financial officer of the City of Ekurhuleni and TED (conference) speaker. Kagiso Lerutla was born in South Africa. He attained a Bachelor of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagiso_Lerutla

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web search NEUTRAL — Shock at missing docket of Lerutla crash victim.Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla released on bail.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Family learnt the case was closed through the media.The family of a woman who was killed in a fatal car crash involving Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla says they were shocked to learn the docke…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-29-sho…

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“Sandra Mathabathe Mamaila died on May 14 2021 when a black Mercedes G Wagon driven by Lerutla crashed into her Hyundai.”

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Multiple web search results link Sandra Mathabathe Mamaila's death to a fatal crash involving Kagiso Lerutla and a Mercedes G Wagon in 2021, confirming the key details of the incident.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article displays the various political parties' party candidate lists for the 2024 South African general election. The National Assembly of South Africa is elected every five years by party-list …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_lists_for_the_2024_South…

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web search NEUTRAL — In this video, we break down the shocking case involving Kagiso Lerutla and the tragic death of Sandra Mathabathe Mamaila following a 2021 crash.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psEwM9HFRms

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web search NEUTRAL — The family of a woman who was killed in a fatal car crash involving Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla say they were shocked to learn the docket into her death had been closed and is missing from …
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-04-28-shock-at-missing-d…

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“Details of the crash emerged last week during Lerutla’s bail application, where it emerged that a case of culpable homicide registered with Bedfordview police had been withdrawn in 2023.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that details of the crash emerged during Lerutla's bail application, specifically mentioning the withdrawal of a culpable homicide case registered with Bedfordview police.

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web search NEUTRAL — Details of the crash emerged last week during Lerutla’s bail application, when it was revealed that a case of culpable homicide registered with Bedfordview police had been withdrawn in 2023.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-29-sho…

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web search NEUTRAL — The bail application of Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is underway at the Boksburg Magistrates Court.
https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/lerutla-being-probed-f…

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web search NEUTRAL — Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla bail application judgment expected.EMPD’s Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla’s case postponed to Friday, ruling expected. 2 days ago. By Kamogelo Moichela.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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“Speaking to Sowetan, Sandra’s cousin, William Mamaila, said they found out through the media the case discussed during the court appearance of suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Lerutla was that of their relative because of the similarities.”

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The claim attributes specific information (learning through media about a case concerning a relative due to similarities) to William Mamaila. While multiple web searches mention William Mamaila, the specific details of his statement regarding Mkhwanazi and Lerutla's case are only found within the context of the provided web search results, making it difficult to corroborate the full claim across independent sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066, [2] and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 7, 2022 · The name was common among the Normans, and it became extremely popular in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England in the 11th century.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/william

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Stay updated on Prince William, heir to the British throne. From his royal duties and family life with Princess Kate to his passion for the environment, mental health, and charitable work…
https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/prince-william/

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“The office of the auditor-general (AG) has raised concerns about the City of Ekurhuleni’s “weak” oversight of procurement processes, warning that failures in bid controls are leaving the municipality vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.”

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Multiple web search results and Wikipedia entries confirm that the Auditor-General's office has raised concerns about the City of Ekurhuleni's weak oversight of procurement processes, making the municipality vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been many political assassinations in post-apartheid South Africa. In 2013 it was reported that there had been more than 450 political assassinations in the province of KwaZulu-Natal since …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_assassinations_in_po…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Boksburg explosion took place on 24 December 2022, when a fuel tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded underneath a railway bridge in Boksburg, in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Munici…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boksburg_explosion

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“This comes as the metro continues to struggle with compliance with legislation governing procurement and financial management and with auditors flagging persistent breakdowns in supply chain management and contract oversight.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the City of Ekurhuleni struggles with compliance with procurement and financial management legislation, and that auditors have flagged breakdowns in supply chain and contract oversight.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ekurhuleni is one of the five districts of Gauteng and one of the eight metropolitan municipalities of South Africa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Ekurhuleni_Metropolita…

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web search NEUTRAL — However, the city received a lashing for its lack of compliance with legislation related to supply chain management processes. “The majority of the indicators and audit priorities have no findings, an…
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-04-29-…

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web search NEUTRAL — City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/for-my-business/tenders/open-t…

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“The business unit leader in the AG’s office, Tlamelo Ramantsi, said inconsistencies in how bids are evaluated, coupled with excessive discretion exercised by officials, have created an environment prone to abuse.”

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The specific statement regarding Tlamelo Ramantsi's finding—that inconsistent bid evaluation and excessive official discretion create an environment prone to abuse—is detailed in the web search results, but the evidence provided does not contain enough independent sources to corroborate this specific quote or finding.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 10, 2026 · Learn what a foreign transaction fee is and whether the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi charges foreign transaction fees on international purchases.
https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/understanding-credit-cards…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Foreign transaction fees are typically charged when purchases are processed through overseas banks, often adding around 3% to each transaction. These fees are less common on top travel r…
https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/foreign-transaction-fe…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 24, 2025 · The Citibank foreign transaction fee is 0% to 3%, depending on the specific credit card. A foreign transaction fee is a surcharge that some credit cards add to transactions processed ou…
https://wallethub.com/answers/cc/citibank-foreign-transactio…

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“Ramantsi was making a presentation before the standing committee on public accounts in parliament on Tuesday as part of the committee’s oversight into municipalities.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Tlamelo Ramantsi presented before a standing committee on public accounts regarding the oversight of municipalities.

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web search NEUTRAL — Revolutionary committee (disambiguation). Standing Committees of the European Parliament. United States congressional committee.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee

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web search NEUTRAL — Committees Public Accounts Committee. Inquiry Northern Powerhouse Rail. The Grimond Room, Portcullis House. 15:30. Formal meeting (oral evidence session).
https://committees.parliament.uk/

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web search NEUTRAL — Standing Committee on Public Accounts (National Assembly), [Briefing by AGSA on the latest audit outcomes of metropolitan municipalities], Virtual – Zoom Platform, 09:30 – 16:00.
https://pmg.org.za/blog/The+Week+Ahead:+Oversight+Visits+&+C…

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“Brown Mogotsi, a self-proclaimed police agent, wants advocate Matthew Chaskalson to recuse himself as evidence leader during his evidence before the Madlanga commission.”

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No evidence was found in the provided web search or Wikipedia results regarding Brown Mogotsi, advocate Matthew Chaskalson, or the Madlanga commission.

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“Mogotsi appeared before the commission on Tuesday afternoon.”

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No evidence was found in the provided web search or Wikipedia results regarding Brown Mogotsi appearing before the Madlanga commission on Tuesday afternoon.

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“His lawyer, Makaula Sekgatja, said they would file a substantive application by midday on Wednesday.”

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“However, commission chairperson retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga said the application should be filed by the close of business on Wednesday, and the answering affidavit by May 6, followed by the replying affidavit by May 11.”

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““The hearing of Mr Mogotsi will resume on May 15, and the application for recusal will be heard on the morning of that day,” Madlanga said.”

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“Chaskalson had previously accused Mogotsi of being a professional liar and lying under oath in an affidavit he had once signed.”

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