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the Guardian

South Africa is reeling after the murder of Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of violence against women and children in the country. The main suspect was killed in a police shootout, while another remains at large. The case has shed light on a “romance dating scam” involving multiple victims. South Africa has one of the highest rates of femicide globally.
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BusinessTech

SA’s National Assembly approved the Treasury’s fiscal framework, advancing the annual budget adoption process. The framework includes economic policy, revenue projections, and spending limits. Finance Minister Godongwana acknowledged the challenging journey to approval, having initially proposed a VAT increase before scrapping it in favor of spending cuts and fuel levy hikes.
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BusinessTech

South Africa’s JSE Share Index hits record high at 96,000 points despite low economic growth of 0.1% in Q1 2025. Other countries like Germany and Canada also reach record highs amid economic downgrades due to US trade policies. Old Mutual Wealth strategist emphasizes stock market and economic growth differences. OECD projects South Africa’s GDP to rise from 0.6% in 2024 to 1% in 2025.
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IOL

Actor Warren Masemola’s speech at Presley Chweneyagae’s memorial service sparks debate on funeral etiquette. Masemola’s raw tribute to his late friend included intimate details, surprising attendees. The service in Pretoria honored Chweneyagae, known for his role in “Tsotsi.” The event highlighted the complexities of grief and respect in public mourning.
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SowetanLIVE

Cabinet bans import of toxic rodenticides linked to child deaths in Soweto. Minister Ntshavheni announced the immediate ban to prevent future outbreaks, following advice from advisory councils. The ban targets organophosphate, known as halephirimi, with enforcement measures in place. Consultations for safer alternatives ongoing. Minister also warns of rising death toll from floods in Eastern Cape, now at 57.
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The Citizen

Three bodies of victims in their twenties were found in an open veld in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African Police Service is investigating three counts of murder. A fourth person, believed to have survived the attack, is at large. The motive behind the attack is unknown, and police investigations are ongoing with no arrests made yet.
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BBC News

British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the Air India crash that killed over 200 people on a London-bound flight. He was in seat 11A and shared his experience from the hospital, mentioning a loud noise and a quick crash after take-off. Authorities confirmed his survival and hospitalization. The flight had 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian on board.
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AP News

An Air India plane bound for London crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing all 244 people on board. The plane exploded after takeoff, crashing into a medical college hostel. Charred bodies and wreckage were scattered at the site. Indian army teams assisted in rescue efforts. A video showed the plane descending before the crash.
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AP News

An Air India plane bound for London crashes in Ahmedabad, India, with hundreds of passengers onboard. Rescue teams respond to the scene, with debris scattered and the tail stuck in a building. Firefighters are also on site. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
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Daily Maverick

South Africa’s 10-party coalition, the Government of National Unity, nears its first anniversary without signed ministerial performance agreements. The Presidency assures that government work continues unaffected, citing accountability measures through Parliament. President Ramaphosa stated that ministers will sign contracts once the Medium-Term Development Plan is approved.
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