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Eyewitness News

N2 highway in southern KZN closed due to snowfall.
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BBC News

The US military is sending 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid protests sparked by immigration enforcement. President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops, citing the need for “law and order.” California Governor Newsom is suing the administration over the move, calling it provocative. Protests erupted after ICE raids detained long-time residents.
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IOL

A 34-year-old teacher from Tetelo Secondary School in Soweto was found dead after being reported missing for five days. The educator requested an e-hailing service before disappearing. The Gauteng Department of Education is investigating the circumstances of his death. Education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed condolences, describing the teacher as a beacon of hope.
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SABC News

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube plans to introduce entrepreneurship as a school subject to combat youth unemployment. However, critics argue that focusing on entrepreneurial skills overlooks the lack of support for existing entrepreneurs. They suggest that the education system needs fixing rather than adding new subjects.
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Daily Maverick

Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack convicted of corruption charges after 14 years. Former top cop’s plea agreement used as evidence. Other cases, including murder of Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear, still pending. Modack acquitted before but convicted on June 6, 2025. Delay in case due to final witnesses testifying last year. Modack in jail since April 2021, no longer a threat to witnesses.
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Daily Maverick

The challenge of accurately simulating all human senses in a computer environment is currently hindering the uploading of the human brain. The concept of mind uploading involves creating a digital copy of one’s brain and consciousness, allowing for a simulated existence without a physical body. This could enable activities impossible in the real world, such as walking through walls or traveling to other planets.
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EWN

Whistleblower in Sindiso Magaqa murder case reacts to hitman’s guilty plea, calling it a halfway mark in the quest for justice. Sibusiso Ncengwa admitted to murder and related charges in the 2017 ambush. Magaqa, ANC Youth League official, was targeted for exposing corruption. Friend Thabiso Zulu cautiously optimistic, emphasizing more work needed for full justice.
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IOL

Israel deported climate activist Greta Thunberg and others on a Gaza-bound aid boat to Sweden via France. Four agreed to immediate deportation, while the rest faced a detention review tribunal. Thunberg accused Israel of kidnapping in international waters. The boat was intercepted, towed to Ashdod, and activists taken to Ben Gurion airport. Thunberg flew to France, criticizing Israel’s actions.
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The Citizen

Cold weather prompts increased heating appliance use, but Eskom assures stable power system amid countrywide cold front. South African Weather Service issues warnings for very cold, wet, and windy conditions, including snow. No load shedding planned, with emergency reserves in place. Winter outlook suggests no load shedding if unplanned outages remain below 13,000MW.
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The South African

The Western Cape offers a variety of winter food festivals with live music, craft stalls, and outdoor activities. The upcoming Snoek en Patat Fees in Goedverwacht features marinated snoek cooked over an open fire, perfect for seafood lovers.
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