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Daily Maverick The Border Management Authority is prepared for the Easter weekend with four drones and 40 body cameras to combat illegal border crossings and smuggling. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced the use of technology to manage the increased…

the Guardian Nikkei drops over 5% after recent rebound, gold reaches new high amid tariff concerns in Asia. Other markets follow suit, with South Korea’s Kospi down 1.64% and Australia over 2%. Oil, dollar decline on economic slowdown fears. Yen…

BBC News President Trump’s tariff plan, which aimed to disrupt global trade, has been partially suspended for 90 days. The plan included a 10% baseline tariff on all countries and reciprocal tariffs on 60 offenders. Trump seeks better trade deals,…

BBC News A penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa after sliding off a passenger’s lap and hitting the pilot’s controls. The incident occurred during a flight conducting an aerial survey of Bird Island. The…

BBC News Zimbabwe government pays US$3m to white farmers for seized land under compensation agreement signed in 2020. Initial payment covers 378 farms out of 740 approved for compensation, totaling $3.5bn. Seizures in early 2000s aimed to address colonial-era land…

BBC News Donald Trump and his team tried to downplay recent chaos, framing it as strategic moves against China. Despite some rollbacks, the US has imposed significant protectionist tariffs, impacting global trade. Concerns arise over potential tariffs on medicines, a…

TimesLIVE Gauteng transport MEC proposes a six-month shutdown of taxi ranks to address escalating taxi violence, following 59 deaths since January. Three recent fatalities in Soweto and Diepkloof highlight the urgency. MEC Diale-Tlabela aims to consult with affected parties before…

BusinessTech New data from Discovery Bank and Visa reveals an increase in foreign visitors from the UAE, Canada, USA, Germany, and the UK to South Africa. The SpendTrend25 report tracks spending habits from 2019 to 2024, showing a rise in…

BusinessTech Markets relieved as Trump reverses punitive tariffs, but US tariffs of 10% still in place. South Africa benefits from suspension of tariffs exceeding 10%, with rand strengthening after hitting record low. Global and local uncertainty persists.Read More from source

CapeTown ETC A 12-year-old girl in Orania orphaned after witnessing parents’ murder-suicide. Danie van der Westhuizen (47) shot estranged wife Marlette (45) before turning gun on himself in front of daughter. Orania community supports girl with small celebration. Social services…