Category BreakingNews

Daily Maverick

Victoria J Collis-Buthelezi, an associate professor and author, shares her personal views on US President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, suggesting it aims to return to a time before civil rights progress for marginalized groups. She is a product of the US, the Caribbean, and South Africa, and an alumni of Princeton and Columbia Universities.
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Daily Maverick

Rachel Kolisi has lodged a complaint at the CCMA against the Kolisi Foundation board, alleging constructive dismissal. She resigned as CEO, claiming the employer made her continued employment intolerable. The form indicates an unfair dismissal procedure and requests reinstatement and/or compensation.
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Business Insider Africa

Norway closes embassy in South Sudan amid escalating violence and fears of civil war. German embassy also shut down. Tensions rise between President Kiir and Vice President Machar. Norwegian nationals advised against travel to South Sudan. Diplomatic affairs to be handled by embassy in Nairobi. Germany’s Foreign Minister prioritizes safety of embassy staff in decision to close embassy.
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AP News

A powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, causing extensive damage and fatalities. At least 144 people died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand. The full extent of the destruction is unclear due to limited information in Myanmar. Myanmar’s military government expects the death toll and injuries to rise. Bangkok reported 10 deaths, 16 injuries, and 101 missing in construction sites.
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CNN

A strong earthquake hit central Myanmar, triggering tremors across Southeast Asia. It caused a building to collapse in Bangkok and led to efforts to rescue people and protect infrastructure in the affected areas.
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BusinessTech

Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci to anchor new luxury retail development at South Africa’s V&A Waterfront. The mall is tripling space for luxury retailers to 4,000 sqm. Demand for high-end goods in Cape Town is rising. New wing to consolidate luxury stores under one roof, with space for six new brands. Development costs R207 million.
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BusinessTech

Capitec, South Africa’s largest bank, announced CEO Gerrie Fourie’s retirement in July 2025 after 25 years with the bank. Graham Lee will succeed him. Fourie oversaw the bank’s growth from 5 million to 24 million customers and its transition to a diversified digital bank. His retirement marks the last of the bank’s founders to exit management, ending an era.
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BBC News

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa appoints new army chief, Emmanuel Matatu, ahead of planned protests. Matatu, a former major general, replaces Lt Gen Sanyatwe. Critics urge Mnangagwa to resign over mismanagement and corruption. Matatu, from Mnangagwa’s province, seen as transitional figure. His appointment reflects unstable party-military relations under Mnangagwa.
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News24

Three alleged CIT robbers killed in shootout with police in Reservoir Hills, Durban. Police found grenade and firearms in suspects’ vehicle. Two officers injured. Bomb squad removing grenade. Suspects linked to CIT cases since 2021. Ongoing investigations to determine involvement in other cases. Police acted on tip-off about planned house robbery. Only one vehicle intercepted out of three.
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TimesLIVE

The EFF celebrates Constitutional Court’s dismissal of AfriForum’s appeal against Julius Malema’s singing of “kill the boer” as not hate speech. EFF calls AfriForum’s attempt to silence party “baseless and reactionary.” EFF vows to continue singing struggle songs, rejecting efforts to distort history and erase black resistance.
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