Category BreakingNews

Did Eskom mislead South Africans about load shedding risk?


Daily Maverick


Eskom assured stable power system with adequate reserves, suspending load shedding. However, South Africa experienced second power outage shortly after. Energy experts suggest Eskom may have not been transparent about power system’s true state. Data showed signs of impending load shedding a week prior. Diesel capacity meant for peak times was used, raising concerns.



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Amos Masondo to lead Gauteng Provincial Task Team alongside Lesufi


EWN


Former Johannesburg mayor Amos Masondo has been appointed to lead the ANC’s structure in Gauteng following poor election results. He will convene the new Provincial Task Team, replacing the Provincial Executive Committee. Panyaza Lesufi will also lead the team. The ANC aims to address its electoral losses in the province with these leadership changes announced by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula.



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AfriForum continues with misinformation campaign as it meets with Trump administration over land expropriation


EWN


AfriForum continues misinformation campaign in the US, meeting with Trump administration to advocate for Afrikaner interests. Despite recent outcry over lies about South Africa, group seeks US intervention on land expropriation, farm murders, and legislation. Request for re-housing white Afrikaaners as refugees in the US.



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Ukrainian journalist Tatiana Kulyk killed in her home by Russian drone attack in Kyiv Oblast


The Kyiv Independent


Journalist Tatiana Kulyk and surgeon Pavlo Ivanchov were killed in a Russian drone attack on Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast. Kulyk was a journalist at Ukrinform and Ivanchov was an oncologist at Bogomolets National Medical University. Kulyk was also an editor and TV host. Rescuers found their bodies while extinguishing a fire caused by the attack.



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Table Mountain fire takes a bad turn with concerns it could get worse | The Citizen


The Citizen


A fire at Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town has reignited, with efforts to contain it hindered by inaccessible terrain. Smoke is blowing into the city, prompting calls for calm. Resources are being deployed, with concerns of further damage due to windy conditions. Rescuers and firefighters are also assisting with a separate fire in Red Hill.



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Trump and Zelensky to sign “what could be trillion dollar” minerals deal at White House | BBC News


BBC News


President Trump confirmed a major minerals deal with Ukraine, to be signed by President Zelensky at the White House. The deal, potentially worth a trillion dollars, lacks specifics, including security guarantees. Trump’s initial demand for $500 billion in mineral revenue was rejected by Zelensky, leading to tensions. BBC’s Clive Myrie reports from Washington and Kyiv.



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State withdraws fraud charges against former Joburg mayor Gwamanda


TimesLIVE


Fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda and co-accused Mduduzi Zondo have been provisionally withdrawn by the NPA. The charges were related to alleged duping of Soweto residents into paying for fake funeral policies. The state was unable to issue a trial-ready certificate, leading to the withdrawal. Gwamanda criticized the prosecution as politically motivated.



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