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Manchester United plans to build Britain’s largest stadium next to Old Trafford for £2 billion. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe aims for the “world’s greatest football stadium.” Foster + Partners will design a new 100,000-seater stadium as part of a regeneration project in South Manchester.
South African government imposes hidden tax by printing money, eroding local currency value. Finance Minister’s 2025 Budget, set for 12 March, to address deficit. Dispute over VAT increase delayed budget speech to 12 March. Cabinet ministers oppose VAT hike, prefer cutting state expenditures. Stakeholders urge focus on economic growth.
Pam Golding Properties reports a data breach on March 7, 2025, with unauthorized access to personal information on their CRM system. No banking or financial details were compromised. The group is taking steps to secure systems, notify affected clients under POPIA, and has reported the incident to the Information Regulator and SAPS. Measures are being implemented to prevent future breaches.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reports that 93% of identified pit latrines in schools have been eradicated through the Safe Initiative, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to eliminate them by March 31, 2025. Gwarube emphasizes the importance of providing safe sanitation facilities for children’s well-being. Approximately 236 pit toilets remain unresolved out of 3,372 identified.
Alpine F1 team adds Indian Kush Maini as fourth test and reserve driver, joining Colapinto, Aron, and Hirakawa. Maini to support with simulator work and TPC testing. Colapinto seen as potential future F1 driver.
Budget 2025 negotiations are ongoing, with Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya expressing confidence in a budget with full support from all parties. Talks continue as the DA opposes tax increases and pushes for spending cuts. Finance Minister Godongwana considers a reduced VAT hike. Opposition parties are discussing acceptable options, with a general stance against tax increases.
Police rescued an Ethiopian businessman kidnapped in Norwood. One kidnapper was killed, five arrested. Victim found in Johannesburg house, leading to a shoot-out. Police seized illegal firearms, luxury items. Recent successes include recovering 50 vehicles, destroying R340 million drugs in Cape Town. Over three years, police destroyed drugs worth R5.2 billion.
South African men, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Joel Pollak, have become part of Donald Trump’s circle. Rebecca Davis explores their backgrounds, connections, and influence on the US president.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the cancellation of 83% of programs at USAID to align with the “America First” agenda. The move, part of Trump administration’s spending cuts, affects humanitarian aid in 120 countries. Remaining programs will be managed by the State Department, leading to layoffs at USAID. Elon Musk’s efficiency drive also supported the decision.
Health Ombud investigated allegations of poor management at Helen Joseph Hospital following a viral video by radio personality Tom London. Two allegations were substantiated: Holmes waited in the emergency department for three days due to bed unavailability, and the hospital had poor infrastructure. Five other allegations were found unsubstantiated.
