Category BreakingNews

Daily Maverick

The New Brighton Forensic Pathology Services Laboratory in Nelson Mandela Bay was closed due to safety concerns, including rats eating bodies. Personnel were relocated to other facilities. A maintenance tender was put on hold due to a damages order. The Department of Health is working to address issues raised by the Department of Labour. Bodies will be dissected at another facility until concerns are resolved.

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Business Day

Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating if data from ChatGPT was accessed without authorization by a group linked to Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek. Microsoft’s security researchers noticed data exfiltration by individuals connected to DeepSeek using OpenAI’s API. DeepSeek’s free AI assistant surpassed OpenAI’s ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store, causing a tech stock sell-off. White House’s David Sacks suggested DeepSeek may have stolen intellectual property from the US.

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Daily Maverick

Reports suggest the ANC may take action against leadership in Johannesburg and Gauteng, potentially holding them accountable for misgovernance. However, history shows that those implicated often end up in Parliament instead. Residents continue to suffer as a result. Calls for action against Joburg Mayor Dada Morero are increasing, but consequences may be limited to a reshuffling of positions.

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EWN

Thirteen soldiers have died in clashes between the M23 rebel group and Rwanda defense force near Goma. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses concerns about the well-being of South African troops in the DRC, offering support to fallen soldiers’ families and starting repatriation process. Criticism from political parties over troop conditions and resources.

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The mail& Guardian

KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer and eThekwini Metro Mayor Cyril Xaba discuss plans for bad buildings in the city. Meyer’s department to release 133 properties on public tender as the largest land owner in the province.

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BusinessTech

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on January 30 due to low inflation rates. The latest December figure was 3.0%, below the SARB’s target of 4.5%. The decision is influenced by the rand stabilizing and uncertain U.S. trade policies.

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EWN

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, to appear in court for alleged involvement in 2021 unrest. Human Rights Commission investigates damage to businesses in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Zuma-Sambudla not arrested in 2022 mass operation. She faces accountability for her role in the nationwide protests following her father’s arrest. MK Party urges support for her.

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Al Jazeera

Heavy battles in Goma, DRC, between M23 fighters and government forces result in numerous casualties. Protesters in Kinshasa attack embassies over international inaction. Rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, take control of Goma. Hospitals overwhelmed with patients suffering from gunshot wounds. Death toll reported at 17, with hundreds wounded. UN and aid agencies warn of escalating conflict.

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Daily Maverick

State Department orders Aid group ACF to halt food aid in Ethiopia, including treatment for malnourished children. Trump administration exempts emergency food aid from freeze on foreign aid spending. USAID memo clarifies complete halt on aid, with exceptions for emergency food assistance and officials returning to duty stations. State Department and ACF have not commented on the matter.

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BusinessTech

Uitkyk Vleismark in Lichtenburg, once named ‘Best Butchery in South Africa,’ thrived under entrepreneur Susan Ludick. Despite starting with second-hand equipment, the business grew rapidly, becoming a significant employer in the town. However, municipal mismanagement led to its downfall, despite Ludick’s efforts to upgrade and expand the business with various divisions.

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