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Daily Maverick

Blue Origin plans to launch an all-female space flight crew, including Katy Perry, this spring. The crew, assembled by Jeff Bezos, features successful women like Gayle King and Aisha Bowe. The mission aims to inspire women to pursue their dreams. However, the glamorous optics of the flight raise questions about the challenges faced by successful women in science.
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The Citizen

Augrabies Falls are roaring at 2,361 cubic meters per second due to heavy rainfall, exceeding capacity. The flow rate surged by 195.13% since Friday, sourced from the Vaal and Orange rivers, and Vaal, Gariep, and Bloemhof dams. Nature enthusiasts are thrilled by the spectacle at Augrabies Falls National Park near Upington, Northern Cape.
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BusinessTech

The Netherlands faces a shortage of healthcare and engineering professionals, turning to South Africa for recruitment. Beaver Recruitment SA is assisting in training and placing South Africans in Dutch jobs. The demand for South African skills is increasing, with a notable South African population in the Netherlands. Reasons for choosing the Netherlands include top-notch healthcare, good pay, and work-life balance.
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BBC News

UN reports over 400 killed in RSF attacks in Darfur, Sudan. RSF launched assault on refugee camps near El-Fasher to seize control from Sudanese army. Conflict since April 2023 has led to world’s largest humanitarian crisis. UN verified 148 killings, but toll likely higher. International officials to discuss civil war in London. UN continues verification process.
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Daily Maverick

ANC under pressure after Budget talks deadlock. Leadership to decide on VAT increase and government structure. No deal reached in talks with political parties. National officials to meet on April 14, 2024, to report to NEC. Special NEC meeting to decide on VAT hike and government reconfiguration. Finance Minister’s fiscal framework facing backlash.
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EWN

President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the United States to advance South Africa’s diplomatic and trade priorities. Jonas will serve as the official representative of the South African government in response to pressure from the Trump administration. This appointment follows the expulsion of former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the US in March.
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News24

Police in the Eastern Cape arrested a 51-year-old woman for keeping cattle locked up without food and water, leading to the death of seven cows. Neighbors reported a foul smell from her property, where dogs were found eating the carcasses. The woman had barred entry to her homestead, accusing others of bewitching her late husband.
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EWN

Shireen Mathews, accused of masterminding a fatal shooting at Wynberg court, appeared in court for the murder of a 50-year-old man. Allegedly recruited gang for the hit in retaliation for another murder. Tightened security at court. Victim was a taxi driver from Vrygrond. Mathews covered her face in court. Police made another arrest in connection with the murder.
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