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TimesLIVE

DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach has accused human settlements minister Thembi Simelane of involvement in defrauding Eskom, alleging she received over R700,000 from a company hired by the power utility. Simelane denies corruption claims and is under scrutiny for previous scandals. Breytenbach is confident in a police investigation. The consulting firm Vitrovian is accused of inflating charges to Eskom and billing for non-existent employees during protests at the Kusile power plant.
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Getaway Magazine

South African National Parks (SANParks) introduces gate quota system at Kruger National Park for Easter weekend 2025 to manage visitor influx. Entry organized into time slots, pre-booking mandatory. Travel agents advised to adjust itineraries and inform clients about stricter enforcement measures. SANParks warns against removing ‘No Entry’ signs for safety reasons.
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Daily Maverick

MK won their first metro by-election in Durban, beating the DA by 22 votes in Ward 110. The DA retained a seat in Randfontein. The ward includes Durban North, Phoenix, and KwaMashu, with MK gaining support in traditionally ANC strongholds like Mount Moriah and Mount Royal.
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BBC News

American pastor Josh Sullivan, kidnapped during a church service in South Africa, has been rescued after a shootout that killed three. The kidnappers had demanded ransom, prompting intervention by South Africa’s elite police unit. Sullivan was found unharmed in Gqeberha. The Hawks unit swiftly acted on intelligence to locate and rescue him.
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Daily Maverick

A British Airways A350 departing Cape Town turned back 3 hours into the flight due to smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely after turning back over Namibia. Emergency services at Cape Town Airport were put to the test. City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue supported the emergency response. Passengers disembarked safely after the pilots shut down engines.
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Daily Maverick

A report highlights significant water loss from the Cubango-Okavango River system in Angola and Namibia, posing a threat to the iconic Okavango Delta. Water diversion for agriculture and towns is a major concern, impacting the Delta’s future. The report emphasizes the need for better oversight to protect this vital wetland.
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SowetanLIVE

Gang violence in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, leads to school closures and three murders in two days. Sibusiso Khomotsana, 18, killed by a gang wielding pangas. Parents fear for children’s safety as the community grapples with the surge in violence.
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TimesLIVE

A shocking hit-and-run incident in Rivonia, Gauteng, last Saturday has left South Africans in disbelief. A video shared on social media shows a man, believed to be a Zimbabwean Uber driver, being run over multiple times by a dark grey Ford Ranger. The suspect fled the scene, and eyewitness Sarah Britten described the incident as witnessing a murder.
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BusinessTech

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana insists on a tax increase amid budget dispute with opposition party Democratic Alliance. The DA opposes a 0.5% VAT hike to 15.5%, filing a lawsuit to block it. Godongwana defends the increase, scheduled for May 1, stating he sees no alternative within the fiscal framework.
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Sky News

Former Labour MP turned independent, Rosie Duffield, praises Supreme Court ruling defining a woman as “biological” victory for feminists. The landmark decision clarifies the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010. Duffield dismisses concerns about impact on trans rights, emphasizing the ruling’s importance for women’s rights.
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