Category BreakingNews

EWN

Police in Cape Town are investigating the origin of 20 firearms seized after a fatal taxi shooting in Nyanga. One person was killed and seven others injured in a gun attack between rival groups. Safety and security MMC JP Smith urged senior taxi leaders to help ease tensions and take responsibility for resolving conflicts within the industry.

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BusinessTech

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital may have to divest a fresh produce company due to a Competition Commission inquiry. The inquiry found ARC’s ownership in RSA Group and Subtropico raises competition concerns in the market. The investigation highlights the lack of incentive for competition between companies with common ownership, impacting market dynamics.

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The South African

The Henley & Partners Passport Index 2025 reveals South Africans can travel to 106 countries visa-free. Singapore tops the list with access to 195 destinations, followed by Japan with 193. South Africa ranks 48th out of 199 countries. Regional breakdown shows Africa – 34, Americas – 18, Asia – 17, Caribbean – 16, Europe – 3, Middle East – 8, Oceania – 10.

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Business Insider Africa

The U.S. boasts strong industrial prowess and global reach, while Africa’s economies vary in size and development. The contrast between the two regions is evident in their GDP and economic stages on the global scale.

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Daily Maverick

Andiso Mengo testified at a Judicial Conduct Tribunal that Judge President Mbenenge asked her to undress during a WhatsApp exchange in June 2021. The tribunal is investigating allegations of sexual harassment through suggestive messages and inappropriate comments. Mbenenge admitted to some messages but denies others and an alleged incident in his chambers. Emojis in their messages were also discussed during the hearing.

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BusinessTech

South Africa’s government has increased debt over 15 years, damaging its international reputation. Global debt hit a record $331.8 trillion by June 2024, with a $88.2 trillion rise in the past decade. South Africa’s total debt reached $699 billion, but global debt growth is concentrated in six countries.

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Reuters

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party aims to extend President Mnangagwa’s term until 2030, two years beyond his current limit. The party seeks ways to achieve this, possibly through constitutional changes. Mnangagwa’s second term ends in 2028, as per the constitution’s two-term limit. The late Robert Mugabe previously led Zimbabwe for decades.

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BusinessTech

Eskom reports no load-shedding expected this summer with an average unplanned unavailability of 11,500MW. The power utility achieved 292 consecutive days without load-shedding by January 13, 2025, following a milestone of 275 days in 2024. Improved maintenance and a Generation Recovery Plan contributed to the stable electricity supply in South Africa, a luxury after 15 years of rolling blackouts.

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TimesLIVE

A rescue operation at the Buffesfontein gold mine in Stilfontein has saved 56 illegal miners and recovered 15 bodies. The operation, which began on Monday, saw 26 people rescued and 9 bodies found that day. On Tuesday, 30 more miners were rescued and 6 bodies were retrieved. The operation involved a 45-tonne mobile rescue winder crane.

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Bloomberg (YouTube)

Meta is laying off 5% of its staff based on performance and will hire new employees to replace them. Riley Griffin is reporting on the company’s restructuring.

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