Category BreakingNews

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 inbound travelers. VisaNet data highlights the UAE as the top source of visitors, with Canada, the UK, Germany, and the US also contributing significantly.
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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.
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Lowveld Media | The Citizen

A fatal crash involving a cash-in-transit vehicle on the R40 near Riverside Mall resulted in one death and serious injuries to the driver and another guard. The accident caused significant traffic disruptions, with emergency crews taking over five hours to clear the scene. Investigations are ongoing, and SBV Services’ CEO expressed condolences and support for the victims and their families.
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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 praise her resilience. Ongoing investigation into the tragic incident.
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CNN

Nearly 200 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse during a performance, including merengue artist Rubby Pérez. Emergency responders recover 184 bodies, with rescue efforts ongoing.
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BBC News

Three Americans convicted in a failed coup in DR Congo have been repatriated to the US to serve their jail terms after their death sentences were commuted to life in prison. The move coincides with talks between the US and DR Congo on exploiting the country’s mineral wealth, including coltan and cobalt. The convicts left DR Congo under strict legal procedures.
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EWN

Magistrate grants R10,000 bail to accused in Zanzou nightclub assault case. The 41-year-old Congolese asylum seeker, facing charges related to sexual violations at the Pretoria nightclub, was released on bail by Magistrate Ernest Mbembele. Despite the gruesome nature of the crime, the magistrate deemed it in the interest of justice based on the accused’s family responsibilities and safety concerns.
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TechCentral

South Africa’s history of scientific innovation includes the development of the computed tomography (CT) scanner by physicist Allan MacLeod Cormack. His mathematical techniques and algorithms paved the way for CT scanning, earning him a Nobel Prize in 1979. South African inventors have also contributed to groundbreaking medical procedures, engineering solutions, and an electric car.
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BBC News

Despite initial insistence on imposing reciprocal tariffs, the White House has announced a pause on higher tariff rates, except for a few exceptions. The reordering of the global economic order is on hold, delaying Trump’s promise of a golden age of American manufacturing. The decision follows investor panic, a tumbling bond market, and Republican criticism.
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SowetanLIVE

A dam with a capacity of 126% is releasing water cautiously through 5 out of 63 sluice gates to maintain safe water levels. The operator emphasizes the importance of following standards and waiting for the water level to reach a specific point before opening more gates.
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