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Demand for property in South Africa’s Karoo region is rising, making it a semigration hotspot. Pam Golding Properties highlights the appeal of small towns in the semi-desert area, attracting semigrants seeking escape from city life. The region’s unique features like historic buildings, open spaces, and outdoor activities are drawing remote workers and entrepreneurs.
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The SAPS Anti-Gang Unit seeks public help to find a 38-year-old Chinese national kidnapped in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The victim was taken from his vehicle by three suspects and forced into a minibus. No ransom has been demanded yet. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police. Case of attempted murder and kidnapping opened.
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Former Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams’ tell-all book “Careless People” exposes the company’s internal chaos and global influence. As a former diplomat, she offers a unique perspective on Facebook’s political potential and the top brass. The memoir sheds light on the tech giant’s operations and challenges the notion of tech bros as clever.
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South African cloud support and development companies report high demand for skills like DevOps, automation, DevSecOps, FinOps, and cloud security. Providers like Synthesis, IPT, DAC Systems, Obsidian Systems, and Autumn Leaf highlight the need for specialists in these areas. Autumn Leaf CEO Grant Bingham notes a growing demand for senior DevOps and automation experts.
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Elon Musk criticizes Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro, calling him a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” over comments about Tesla. Navarro had criticized Musk as a car assembler, not a manufacturer. Musk refuted the claims, hinting at opposition to White House trade policy. This public disagreement marks a notable clash between Trump’s trade team and Musk, the world’s richest man.
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A drug consignment intercepted in Panama reveals global organized crime cartels targeting South Africa. Police officers with concealed faces and firearms are seen in photos of the drug bust on January 30, 2025. 504 packages of suspected drugs, believed to be compressed cocaine, were found in 18 suitcases in a shipping container en route from Mexico to Panama and Spain, with South Africa as the final destination.
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Four suspects were killed in a shootout on the N12 in Alberton after robbing a liquor store in Ekurhuleni. The suspects stole cash and whiskey, fleeing in two vehicles. EMPD officers cornered them, leading to a shootout. Officers responded to a security vehicle chase, resulting in the fatal confrontation.
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The body of a missing seven-year-old boy, Sqalo Phumelela Ntlooa, was found near a river in Cato Manor forest after a search by Reaction Unit South Africa. The boy disappeared while hunting with friends and dogs. His clothes were found on a river bank, indicating a possible drowning.
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US President Trump threatens China with 50% tariff increase if Beijing doesn’t withdraw retaliation plans. China vows to fight against tariffs, state-owned firms offer support. Analysts believe China won’t back down despite potential impact on exports. Asian markets recover losses, except Taiwan. Trump continues trade war rhetoric against China, escalating tensions.
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US President Trump threatens to impose 50% tariffs on China if Beijing does not remove its 34% retaliatory tariffs on the US by Tuesday. China had announced similar tariffs in response to US levies on all goods from Beijing starting April 9.
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