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ANC and DA fail to reach budget agreement after late-night negotiations. Deadlock persists between Government of National Unity partners. Fiscal framework discussion delayed as parties clash over VAT increase and economic policy. DA leader cancels media briefing as deadline looms for budget adoption.
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube calls for mandatory screening of school staff against sexual offenders register after 7-year-old Cwecwe’s rape in Eastern Cape. Gwarube spoke at Uyinene Mrwetyana commemorative lecture, honoring the late rape victim. Uyinene’s mother, Nomangwane Mrwetyana, expressed support for Cwecwe’s family during the event.
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Minister Hlabisa allocated R1.44 billion for disaster response in South Africa, warning of strict monitoring to prevent misuse by municipalities. Funds aim to restore infrastructure in provinces hit by floods and fires. Severe weather events have claimed 40 lives and caused extensive damage. National Disaster Management Centre classifies events as national disasters.
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Fuel prices in Johannesburg are set to decrease overnight, with petrol dropping by 58-72 cents per litre and diesel by 83-85 cents per litre. The department of mineral resources and energy attributes the drop to lower oil prices and a stronger rand against the dollar. Paraffin and LP gas prices will also decrease.
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AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit represents Matatiele school principal Jaco Pieterse in defamation and threats cases. They will drop the matter if evidence links Pieterse to the rape of a 7-year-old girl at Bergview College. The girl was allegedly drugged and raped in a classroom. Pieterse was at another campus during the incident. The community demands justice for the victims.
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Jannie Mouton, a South African success story, founded PSG after being fired at 48. Born in 1946 in Carnarvon, he started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and co-founded a stockbroking firm. His dismissal in 1995 led to the creation of PSG, now a financial powerhouse worth billions.
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The military government in Myanmar reports 2,000 deaths from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, but US Geological Survey suggests toll could exceed 10,000. Burmese army restricts access to foreign journalists. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake assesses quake impact from Thailand. BBC Verify to investigate further details of earthquake aftermath.
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Convicted war criminal Lubanga forms rebel group in eastern DRC. The Convention for the Popular Revolution (CPR) aims to topple the government in Ituri province. Lubanga, previously convicted for recruiting child soldiers, now leads armed men in Ituri.
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South African online shoppers face higher costs and delays due to new import rules despite rand’s rise to R18.28 against the dollar. ANC and DA budget negotiations may impact currency. SARS to introduce stricter customs procedures, eliminating import concessions. Online retailers warn of price increases and delays in clearance. Currency analysts warn of volatility.
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Police heavily deployed in Zimbabwe to thwart veteran-led protests against President Mnangagwa’s term extension until 2030. Businesses closed, streets empty in Harare and other cities. Despite some unrest, police maintain peace, dispersing protesters in western Harare. Mnangagwa, in power since 2017, faces opposition from former allies.
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