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Daily Maverick

Highly hazardous pesticide Terbufos, linked to deaths of children in Johannesburg, remains easily accessible in spaza shops and from street vendors despite promised crackdown. Daily Maverick investigation found 23 out of 28 sellers openly admitted to selling Terbufos, repackaged from original agricultural use, raising concerns about public safety.

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Hungarian citizen Bence Horvath was arrested in San Francisco for violating US export controls targeting Russia. He was accused of illegally exporting US radio communication technology to the Russian government without a license, possibly for Moscow police. South Africa was linked to Horvath’s procurement network, highlighting international legal entanglements.

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News24

South African Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, damaging winds, and hail in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. Yellow Level 2 alert issued for localised flooding. Caution advised for strong winds, lightning, and hail. Cold front expected on Monday with isolated showers and thundershowers in central and eastern regions.

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Daily Maverick

Finance Minister Godongwana considers a VAT increase necessary to fund the Social Relief of Distress grant, as reported by the Sunday Times. The grant, currently set at R370 a month, has been extended multiple times and is crucial for struggling South Africans. Critics argue that the focus should be on addressing mismanagement and priorities in the budget rather than burdening the vulnerable with VAT hikes.

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EWN

Over R600 million will be allocated to support KwaZulu-Natal municipalities recovering from natural disasters. Minister Hlabisa confirmed the upcoming allocation, following recent flooding that caused 21 deaths. The government is working on a plan to assist all affected municipalities with disaster management, with funds being transferred in March and April to address disaster issues in South Africa.

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Daily Maverick

Mining companies are encircling Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve in South Africa for coal deposits, with some prospectors extending claims up to the park’s boundary fence. Despite some withdrawals, over a dozen companies have applied for mining rights near the wildlife sanctuary, potentially leading to dynamite blasting and strip-mining near the Big Five conservation area and the country’s first wilderness zone.

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BusinessTech

Rainbow Chicken reports a significant earnings boost due to reduced load shedding but highlights avian influenza as a major threat. The company urges government intervention. As a leading broiler producer, Rainbow supplies chicken nationwide under various brands. Listed on the JSE in June 2024, the group’s first interim results show strong revenue growth of 8.9% to R7.9 billion.

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The South African

The DA has called on Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to reveal details of the R898 million tender for driver’s licence card machines awarded to Idemia Security. Creecy sought clarity from the High Court after irregularities were identified by the Auditor-General. The DA criticized the lack of transparency and urged for the full report to be made public to address procurement non-compliance issues.

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Daily Maverick

White City and surrounding areas in Saldanha Bay face devastation due to fishing quotas, leading to poverty and resorting to poaching. Rising gun violence turns parts of Saldanha into a “ghost” town. The trial of those accused of abducting Joshlin Smith sheds light on drug prevalence in the community. A 40-year-old man’s body found burning in a garbage bin adds to the town’s violence.

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BBC News

Israel cuts off Gaza’s electricity to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages. Energy minister Eli Cohen vows to use all tools to secure hostages’ release. Decision affects desalination plants crucial for clean water. Talks to extend ceasefire to resume in Qatar.

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