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The South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industry Association is happy with the levels of interest amongst South African women and girls who want to take up careers in the aviation sector, Chairperson Florence Musengi said on Thursday. "Today we were graced with the presence of our Minister of Defence, Honourable Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula - who launched the South African Women in Defence Association, where all women in defence have to come together to assist one another," said Musengi.

Former president Jacob Zuma is optimistic that another court will overturn the R10-million costs order granted against him by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria. A full bench, led by Judge President Dunstan Mlambo, earlier ordered Zuma to pay the costs of his legal challenge to the remedial action called for by former public protector Thuli Madonsela.

The first application is a challenge to the constitutional validity of the Riotous Assembly Act of 1956 and the second one is an application for leave to appeal brought by Former President Jacob Zuma. The picket has affected traffic on the intersection of Bosman and Madiba Streets as cars are not allowed down Madiba Street.

The fight between former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Transnet board member Seth Radebe will be heading to the Constitutional Court if Radebe's lawyers get their way. This comes after the Pretoria high court dismissed Radebe's application, which had sought to set aside Gordhan's decision to remove him from the Transnet board.

The five-day Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition kicked off in Pretoria on Wednesday with numerous companies and countries showcasing their capabilities and products. Photo: Jonisayi Maromo / ANA The five-day Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition kicked off in Pretoria on Wednesday with numerous companies and countries showcasing their capabilities and products.

The United States of America on Wednesday said it felt honoured to be part of the massive Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition which kicked off in Pretoria with several American companies joining other entities and nations showcasing their military products, capabilities and weaponry. "It is such an honour to be here with all of you today, to open what I understand is the largest of the national pavilions this year.

Commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Marshal Elson Moyo, on Wednesday said his nation treasures participation at the five-day Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition which has kicked off in Pretoria. "The Air Force of Zimbabwe is part of the family of greater SADC [Southern African Development Community].