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Deadly floods in Eastern Cape claim 75 lives, with many missing. Carpenter Bathandwa Malipale survives harrowing ordeal in Slovo Park, Mthatha. Witnessed submerged cars, people clinging to trees. Describes treacherous trek to safety. Rescue teams recover bodies near river banks in Decoligny village. Death toll rises as search continues.
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China plans to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, amid US tariff threats. Africa is China’s top trading partner, with $170bn exports in 2023. A joint statement criticized unilateral tariffs and urged the US to resolve disputes fairly. The move expands a previous deal for least developed nations and includes major partners like South Africa and Nigeria, with no set implementation date.
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Flight AI171 crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people. Indian investigators, along with experts from the US and UK, are working to determine the cause of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash. This marks the first fatal crash of a 787-8 Dreamliner since its commercial debut in 2011. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kundar were at the controls.
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China plans to remove tariffs on imports from almost all African countries to strengthen ties amid US trade wars. President Xi Jinping announced zero-tariff treatment for 53 African nations with diplomatic ties, except eSwatini aligned with Taiwan. Beijing granted duty-free access to 33 least-developed African nations. Chinese exports to Africa hit a record high of $134 billion.
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Azrapart, co-owner of Fourways Mall, placed in business rescue by High Court after owing RMB and Investec R2.3bn. Judgment delivered on 5 June following nearly year-long court process. Entity controlled by trust linked to Michael Georgiou owns 50% of mall. Partners invested R400 million in mall, with plans for solar plant installation.
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Google Cloud Platform experienced an outage on Thursday afternoon, but services have since been fully recovered. The company plans to release an analysis of the incident after completing an internal investigation.
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Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane missed a deadline to reveal names of panel endorsing politically connected Seta board chairpersons. Panel selected 21 chairpersons, including ANC politicians like Gwede Mantashe’s son. Nkabane requested extension, citing privacy concerns. Read more: Minister withdraws recent Seta board chairperson appointments amid nepotism and corruption claims.
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As the Government of National Unity celebrates one year, Daily Maverick assesses Minister Leon Schreiber’s performance at Home Affairs. Schreiber has made strides in digitization, network improvements, and tackling corruption. He launched Home Affairs @ Home strategy, upgraded digital systems, and cleared visa backlogs. Schreiber’s swift actions in firing corrupt officials have been commendable.
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US Africa Command emphasizes Africa’s need to address security challenges independently. The US is reevaluating its military strategy in Africa, focusing on homeland security and reducing its overseas military presence. Africa’s strategic importance lies in its growing population and abundant natural resources, making it a key partner for Western and Eastern countries.
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NPA to prosecute Bafana Mahungela for murder of teacher Kirsten Kluyts despite defence challenges. Mahungela faces charges of kidnapping, robbery, murder, and attempted rape. Arrested in November 2023 after Kluyts’ body found in Sandton. Surveillance footage links him to the crime scene. Kluyts was pregnant at the time of her death.
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