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Daily Maverick In 2000, South Africa’s cricket captain Hansie Cronje was accused of match-fixing in India, leading to a scandal that spanned multiple countries and involved a ‘global terrorist’. The incident exposed the dark side of cricket, ending Cronje’s career…
Daily Maverick Cracks deepen in coalition government as ANC criticizes DA over recent missteps. ANC chief whip calls for consequences, President Ramaphosa rejects external interference. Future of pact uncertain as ANC hardens stance against DA. Business leaders urge parties to…
Sky News Global stock markets plummeted due to fears of a trade war after Trump imposed tariffs, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 down 8%, Singapore’s index falling 6.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropping over 6%, and South Korea’s Kospi losing 4.4%. US…
BBC News Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports to improve relations after Trump imposed tariffs on Zimbabwean exports. The move aims to boost American imports in Zimbabwe and increase Zimbabwean exports to the US. The countries have had…
SABC News Two people died in a fire at New Rest Informal Settlement in Wellington, destroying 200 structures and displacing 800 residents. Drakenstein Municipality’s fire service is still battling flare-ups, while police and forensics search for missing family members. Gift…
News24 The Department of Water and Sanitation opened a fifth sluice gate at Vaal Dam due to rising water levels. Urgent evacuation orders were issued for residents near the Vaal River, including Orkney, as the dam surpassed its capacity. Klerksdorp…
Daily Maverick Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson calls for lifestyle audits of Independent Development Trust’s senior management amid ongoing investigation into R836m oxygen plant scandal. Probe into alleged malfeasance in contracts awarded by IDT should conclude in May. IDT under…
The Race The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix saw McLaren lose despite having the fastest car. Max Verstappen’s final lap edged out Lando Norris by 0.012 seconds. McLaren’s failure to convert their pace advantage into pole position cost them the win,…
SABC News Northern Cape police investigate negligence case after pit bull attack on 10-year-old girl. Reatlegile Pitsoemang lost an eye and suffered skull fracture. Scheduled for reconstructive surgery at Robert Mangaliso Hospital in Kimberley. Mother, Kelebamang Pitsoemang, says dog removed…
Daily Maverick South Africa is advised to observe global reactions to Trump’s tariffs before responding. The government’s cautious approach reflects the complexity of the situation. Standard Bank’s economist compares the tariffs to a “Brexit” for the US. Global leaders must…
