Category BreakingNews

Rand tanks as Trump brings the pain

BusinessTech

The South African rand weakened to R19 against the dollar as President Trump imposed tariffs on imports, with South Africa facing a 30% tariff due to its trade imbalance. The announcement added to existing political and economic turmoil in the Government of National Unity, with markets reacting negatively to the news.
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Salsify named SA’s best restaurant at Woolworths Eat Out Awards

Getaway Magazine

Salsify named South Africa’s best restaurant at Eat Out Awards, achieving coveted three-star rating for excellence in food, technique, service, ambiance, and value. Praised for historic setting, connection to nature through foraging, and storytelling menu. Located in Cape Town’s Roundhouse, offering locally sourced ingredients and celebrating South African flavors. Chef Ryan Cole acknowledges team’s dedication.
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Val Kilmer obituary: A difficult man but a brilliant actor

BBC News

Val Kilmer, the versatile and underrated actor, has passed away at 65. Known for his range in various film genres, he shone in roles like Jim Morrison in “The Doors.” Kilmer’s talent spanned from comedies to action-adventures, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. Born in 1959 in California, he embraced Christian Science and honed his acting skills in high school.
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Delay in Cwecwe’s case slap in the face of victims – Children’s Parliament

eNCA

Children’s Parliament President Khazimla Adams highlights the case of seven-year-old Cwecwe from Matatiele, Eastern Cape, who was raped in October 2024 at Bergview College. Despite the mother reporting the incident, justice was delayed for five months, reflecting a broken system failing Gender-Based Violence victims in South Africa. Adams calls for urgent action, stating it’s unfair for a child to wait so long for justice.
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South Africa ‘clarifies’ land expropriation and BEE to United States officials

BusinessTech

South African officials, led by G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor, met with US officials to clarify expropriation and equity laws. Progress was made in discussions initiated by former US Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The delegation engaged with counterparts in Washington to address bilateral priorities and clarify misconceptions. They also addressed concerns about minority rights in South Africa.
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AfriForum Advocate Nel says child likely raped at a party, not at Matatiele school

Daily Maverick

AfriForum’s Advocate Gerrie Nel criticized Eastern Cape police for requesting a DNA sample from a school principal in a rape case, stating the child was likely assaulted at a party, not the school. Nel, known for high-profile cases like Oscar Pistorius’, defended the principal against social media accusations. Contradictions in the mother’s account were highlighted.
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Trump poised to reshape global economy

BBC News

President Trump to announce serious tariffs in White House Rose Garden, potentially launching universal 20% tariff on all imports into the US. Aim to generate massive revenues and reshape global trading system. Trump emphasizes reciprocity and hints at varying tariff levels for different countries. Uncertainty remains on final decision.
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