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Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi will withdraw regulations banning food products with cannabis and hemp after meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa supports more stakeholder consultation and public participation to address health risks, especially for minors. The regulations under the Foodstuffs Act will be withdrawn for further consultations.
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Two suspects in court for the murders of community patrol officers in Soshanguve are not linked to the crimes. The men, aged 27 and 50, faced charges of illegal presence, firearm, and ammunition possession. Five officers were killed, one later died in hospital, and others were injured. No charges related to the murders were filed yet. Court ordered no photos of the accused.
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Johannesburg police investigate reports of bogus officers operating in specific area. Motorists warned of individuals posing as officers in unmarked vehicle. JMPD urges residents to verify officers’ credentials and report suspicious activity. Safety of residents top priority, investigation ongoing.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa views the US funding cut for USAID programmes in SA as a “wake-up call” for self-reliance. The $440m cut for ARV treatment endangers 15,000 healthcare jobs and HIV patient care. Ramaphosa emphasizes the need for SA to rely on its own resources amidst fiscal challenges. The government is discussing the matter.
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Deputy Minister Namane Masemola suggests children who died from contaminated food in 2024 may have been deliberately harmed by spaza shops. Parliamentarians question legitimacy of business permits for foreign nationals. COGTA to review permits issued. Concerns raised about South African business owners aiding foreign nationals. Masemola calls for political discussion on immigration laws.
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President Ramaphosa pledges to increase hiring of nurses and doctors despite financial constraints. National Treasury’s cost-cutting measures in government departments, including health, to be discussed at DENOSA congress. Ramaphosa emphasizes importance of nurses in the success of National Health Insurance.
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Captain Wesley Lombard testified in the Joshlin Smith trial that Kelly Smith informed him her missing daughter was no longer in Saldanha Bay. Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Stevano van Rhyn are on trial for kidnapping and human trafficking. Lombard revealed details of his investigation, including Smith’s statement about moving on with her life as she had other children.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared highly classified information in a Signal chat with top Trump officials before an operation began. The updates included real-time details of the operation, breaching operational security. President Trump’s team downplayed the sensitivity of the information shared, but the text messages revealed specific details of the attack.
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South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by 2.1% in 2025, surpassing central bank forecasts, due to increased spending and investment. Analysts at Absa are optimistic about the outlook, citing milder inflation and lower borrowing costs. However, concerns about strained relations with the US could impact growth prospects.
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As the 2 April deadline to pass the budget nears, the ANC struggles to secure coalition support. Opposition parties, including the DA, reject the budget due to a VAT increase. ANC leaders meet with various parties to gain support. Without the DA’s backing, ANC seeks opposition help to pass the budget by 1 May. DA states negotiations ongoing, will not support current budget form.
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