Chaskalson subpoenas Carrim’s hospital records; PIC directors quit: Today’s top 7 stories

Author: Thapelo LekabePublished on: July 15, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Chaskalson subpoenas Carrim’s hospital records; PIC directors quit: Today’s top 7 stories

Chaskalson has subpoenaed Carrim's hospital records. Additionally, several directors of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have resigned. These events are among today's top seven stories in South Africa, covering legal and economic topics.

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